Attila (heavy metal band) explained

Attila (heavy metal band) should not be confused with Attila (metalcore band).

Attila
Origin:	New York City
Genre:	Heavy metal
Years Active:	1983-1986
Label:	Shattered
Associated Acts:	Hittman
Past Members:	A.T. Soldier John DeLeon Vincent Paul Manfredi Mike Buccel Jim Bachi

Attila was a heavy metal band from New York City active between 1983 and 1986. The group released their sole full-length album, Rolling Thunder, in 1986 on Shattered Records.^[1] The group also donated the track "Lucifer's Hammer" to the 1985 compilation album Speed Metal Hell Vol. 1.^[2] They also appeared on the Mausoleum Records compilation Metal over America with the tracks "Interceptor" and "Urban Commandos".

After the breakup of the band, drummer Anthony "A.T. Soldier" Tedeschi became a firefighter and was captain of FDNY Squad 270.

Members

Last known lineup:

• A.T. Soldier (Anthony Tedeschi)- Drums, backing vocals
• John DeLeon- Guitar
• Vincent Paul Manfredi- Bass, vocals (died 2017)

Other known members:

• Mike Buccel- Bass
• Jim Bachi- Guitar

Discography

Rolling Thunder (1986, Shattered)

References

• http://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-former-attila-frontman-vincent-paul-manfredi-dies-aged-53/

Notes and References

1. Web site: Attila (USA-1) : Rolling Thunder. www.spirit-of-metal.com. 2018-05-19.
2. Web site: Various - Speed Metal Hell Vol. 1. Discogs. en. 2018-05-19.