Tony Campos

Tony Campos

Tony Campos performing with Soulfly on September 2, 2012
Background information
Birth name Antonio Campos
Also known as Maldito X
Born (1973-03-08) March 8, 1973
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Industrial metal, alternative metal, groove metal, death metal, nu metal, thrash metal, grindcore, cowpunk
Instruments Bass guitar, vocals, backing vocals
Years active 1994–present
Labels Warner Bros., Reprise
Associated acts Fear Factory, Ministry, Static-X, Soulfly, Prong, Possessed, Agony, Brujeria, Dia de los Muertos, Asesino, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Attika 7, Cavalera Conspiracy

Antonio "Tony" Campos (born March 8, 1973 in Los Angeles, California)[1] is a Mexican American musician. He is the current live bass guitarist for the industrial metal band Fear Factory, and the vocalist and bassist for Asesino. He is a former bass guitarist for metal bands Static-X, Ministry, Prong, Soulfly, and Possessed.

Career

Along with Wayne Static, Campos was the only other band member that had been a constant figure through the different Static-X lineup changes. Campos backed up with growling bowel vocals, and he sung the entire song "Anything But This" live. He performs vocals and bass for Asesino. He also joined Ministry after bassist Paul Raven died.[2]

In 2001, Campos suffered a motorcycle accident, resulting in a broken collarbone, which caused him to miss most of the ongoing Static-X tour. He was temporarily replaced with Marty O'Brien.[3] His stage name, "Maldito X", is Spanish for "Damned X".[4]

In 2002, he played the bass guitar with the colombian band Agony during the Rock al Parque.

In 2011, he joined the death metal band, Possessed, until 2012. He played with Possessed in 2013 at The Oakland Metro. He also joined Soulfly in 2011 as the official bass player. In May 2015, Campos announced his departure from Soulfly, and that he would be joining Fear Factory as their bassist.

Influences

Campos has cited Blasko, Cliff Burton, Dan Lilker, Jeff Hanneman, and Kerry King as influences.[5][6]

Equipment

Campos tunes to ADGCF when playing in Asesino. In Static-X, he plays with several tunings: CFBbEbG and BbFBbEbAb during Shadow Zone and forward.[7][8]

Discography

Static-X

For a more comprehensive list, see Static-X discography.

Asesino

Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters

Ministry

Soulfly

Prong

Attika 7

As guest member

Year Band Album Track(s)
2007 Divine Heresy Bleed the Fifth "Rise of the Scorned" and "Closure"
2011 Otep Atavist "Drunk on the Blood of Saints" and "Remember to Forget"

References

  1. ↑ "Wayne, Tripp, & Tony answer fanQ". Jess. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
  2. ↑ "MINISTRY, MESHUGGAH, HEMLOCK: Complete Tour Details Revealed". Road Runner Records. 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Tony Campos: No "Static" with SWR!". SWR. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Asesino". BNR MEtal. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
  5. ↑ "Previously Unreleased "Golden Gods" Interview With TONY CAMPOS (Soulfly, Prong, ex-Static X)!". YouTube.com. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2015-05-03.
  6. ↑ "Interview with Tony Campos Bassist for Static-X". YouTube.com. 2007-04-25. Retrieved 2015-05-03.
  7. ↑ "Static-X's Tony Campos". Bass Player. 2005-08-01. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
  8. ↑ "Tony Campos". Guitar Geek. 2005. Retrieved 2007-11-13.


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