Vinnie Vincent Invasion - Revision history

188.151.199.209: Clarified ending of the band

2024-05-11T13:59:00Z

Clarified ending of the band

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	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>

	Later in 1988, the band was released from their contract with [[Chrysalis Records]]. Having grown annoyed with what they perceived to be Vincent's domination of the project, ~~Slaughter~~ and ~~Strum~~ left to form the band [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter]], which would go on to have success. Bobby Rock has played as a touring drummer for Slaughter, but was not in the initial line-up. After Vinnie Vincent Invasion broke up, he briefly joined [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], later [[Nelson (band)\|Nelson]], and then went on to play as a session musician with Gary Hoey and other bands. Subsequent to the band's release from their Chrysalis contract and the resultant split of Slaughter and Strum to form Slaughter, Vincent reunited with original Vinnie Vincent Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman and recorded the unreleased album ''Pyro Messiah'' (aka ''Guitars from Hell''). Andre LaBelle, (drummer from 1989 to 1992), along with Fleischman, formed a new band, The Sky in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|title=vinnie vincent invasion\|date=17 February 2006\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217071159/http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|access-date=11 October 2020\|archive-date=2006-02-17}}</ref>		Later in 1988, the band was released from their contract with [[Chrysalis Records]]. Having grown annoyed with what they perceived to be Vincent's domination of the project, Strum was fired and Slaughter left with him<ref>{{Cite web \|last=BraveWords \|title=MARK SLAUGHTER Remembers The Decision To Leave The VINNIE VINCENT INVASION – “Vinnie Pulled Me Down And Said ‘Are You Gonna Be In My Band Or Are You Go With Dana (Strum)?’ I Said I’d Rather Be In The Gutter With Dana” \|url=https://bravewords.com/news/mark-slaughter-remembers-the-decision-to-leave-the-vinnie-vincent-invasion-vinnie-pulled-me-down-and-said-are-you-gonna-be-in-my-band-or-are-you-go-with-dana-strum-i-said-id-rather-be-in-the-gutter-with-dana \|access-date=2024-05-11 \|website=bravewords.com \|language=en}}</ref> to form the band [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter]], which would go on to have success. Bobby Rock has played as a touring drummer for Slaughter, but was not in the initial line-up. After Vinnie Vincent Invasion broke up, he briefly joined [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], later [[Nelson (band)\|Nelson]], and then went on to play as a session musician with Gary Hoey and other bands. Subsequent to the band's release from their Chrysalis contract and the resultant split of Slaughter and Strum to form Slaughter, Vincent reunited with original Vinnie Vincent Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman and recorded the unreleased album ''Pyro Messiah'' (aka ''Guitars from Hell''). Some songs from those sessions were reworked and released in 1996 as the [[Euphoria (Vinnie Vincent album)\|Euphoria]] EP. Andre LaBelle, (drummer from 1989 to 1992), along with Fleischman, formed a new band, The Sky in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|title=vinnie vincent invasion\|date=17 February 2006\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217071159/http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|access-date=11 October 2020\|archive-date=2006-02-17}}</ref>

	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

UndergroundMan3000: The "associated acts" section no longer exists, although Slaughter is essentially/technically a spin-off of this band as Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum formed it after the end of VVI.

2024-02-11T16:03:14Z

The "associated acts" section no longer exists, although Slaughter is essentially/technically a spin-off of this band as Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum formed it after the end of VVI.

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	\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present		\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present
	\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]		\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]
	\| ~~associated_acts~~ = [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter~~]], [[Kiss (band)\|Kiss~~]]		\| spinoffs = [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter]]
	\| website =		\| website =
	\| current_members =		\| current_members =

Egeymi: Filled in 1 bare reference(s) with reFill 2

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Filled in 1 bare reference(s) with reFill 2

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	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>		In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados\|title=Hecho para reproducirse al máximo volumen: Vinnie Vincent Invasion muestra al fin resultados\|first=Cristhian\|last=Merlin\|date=23 November 2023\|accessdate=18 January 2024}}</ref>

	==Band members==		==Band members==

HorrorLover555: /* Studio albums */ Until the album is actually announced with a release date, WP:CRYSTAL

2024-01-17T16:51:39Z

Studio albums: Until the album is actually announced with a release date, WP:CRYSTAL

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	*''[[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|Vinnie Vincent Invasion]]'' (1986)		*''[[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|Vinnie Vincent Invasion]]'' (1986)
	*''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' (1988)		*''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' (1988)
	*''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' (2024)

	===Extended plays===		===Extended plays===

HorrorLover555: Bare URL present

2024-01-17T16:50:24Z

Bare URL present

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HorrorLover555: /* History */

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History

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	Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>		Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>

	Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album to [[Lick It Up~~\|Lick It Up.~~]]		Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album, ''[[Lick It Up]]''.

	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>

83.249.151.152: Bands

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Bands

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	Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>		Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>

	Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref>		Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album to [[Lick It Up\|Lick It Up.]]

	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>
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	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>		In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>

	==Band members==		==Band members==

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	\| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.		\| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
	\| genre = [[Glam metal]]<ref>{{Cite web\|last=McPadden 9/23/2015\|first=Mike\|title=The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3\|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3\|access-date=2021-04-12\|website=VH1 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|last=Popoff\|first=Martin\|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891379313\|title=The big book of hair metal : the illustrated oral history of heavy metal's debauched decade\|date=2014\|isbn=978-1-62788-375-7\|location=Minneapolis, MN\|oclc=891379313\|pages=111, 133, 147}}</ref>		\| genre = [[Glam metal]]<ref>{{Cite web\|last=McPadden 9/23/2015\|first=Mike\|title=The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3\|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524112935/https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3\|url-status=live\|archive-date=May 24, 2022\|access-date=2021-04-12\|website=VH1 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|last=Popoff\|first=Martin\|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891379313\|title=The big book of hair metal : the illustrated oral history of heavy metal's debauched decade\|date=2014\|isbn=978-1-62788-375-7\|location=Minneapolis, MN\|oclc=891379313\|pages=111, 133, 147}}</ref>
	\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present		\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present
	\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]		\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]

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	\| genre = [[Glam metal]]<ref>{{Cite web\|last=McPadden 9/23/2015\|first=Mike\|title=The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3\|url=~~http~~://www.vh1.com/news/~~208396~~/the-hair-metal-100-part-3/\|access-date=2021-04-12\|website=VH1 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|last=Popoff\|first=Martin\|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891379313\|title=The big book of hair metal : the illustrated oral history of heavy metal's debauched decade\|date=2014\|isbn=978-1-62788-375-7\|location=Minneapolis, MN\|oclc=891379313\|pages=111, 133, 147}}</ref>		\| genre = [[Glam metal]]<ref>{{Cite web\|last=McPadden 9/23/2015\|first=Mike\|title=The Hair Metal 100: Ranking the '80s Greatest Glam Bands, Part 3\|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/yagxu0/the-hair-metal-100-part-3\|access-date=2021-04-12\|website=VH1 News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book\|last=Popoff\|first=Martin\|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891379313\|title=The big book of hair metal : the illustrated oral history of heavy metal's debauched decade\|date=2014\|isbn=978-1-62788-375-7\|location=Minneapolis, MN\|oclc=891379313\|pages=111, 133, 147}}</ref>
	\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present		\| years_active = 1984–1988, 2023–present
	\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]		\| label = [[Chrysalis Records\|Chrysalis]]

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	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> ~~Though~~ Fleischman ~~will~~ be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref>		In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>

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	*''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' (1988)		*''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' (1988)
	*''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' (~~2023~~)		*''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' (2024)

	===Extended plays===		===Extended plays===

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	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>

	Later in 1988, the band was released from their contract with [[Chrysalis Records]]. Having grown annoyed with what they perceived to be Vincent's domination of the project, ~~Slaughter~~ and ~~Strum~~ left to form the band [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter]], which would go on to have success. Bobby Rock has played as a touring drummer for Slaughter, but was not in the initial line-up. After Vinnie Vincent Invasion broke up, he briefly joined [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], later [[Nelson (band)\|Nelson]], and then went on to play as a session musician with Gary Hoey and other bands. Subsequent to the band's release from their Chrysalis contract and the resultant split of Slaughter and Strum to form Slaughter, Vincent reunited with original Vinnie Vincent Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman and recorded the unreleased album ''Pyro Messiah'' (aka ''Guitars from Hell''). Andre LaBelle, (drummer from 1989 to 1992), along with Fleischman, formed a new band, The Sky in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|title=vinnie vincent invasion\|date=17 February 2006\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217071159/http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|access-date=11 October 2020\|archive-date=2006-02-17}}</ref>		Later in 1988, the band was released from their contract with [[Chrysalis Records]]. Having grown annoyed with what they perceived to be Vincent's domination of the project, Strum was fired and Slaughter left with him<ref>{{Cite web \|last=BraveWords \|title=MARK SLAUGHTER Remembers The Decision To Leave The VINNIE VINCENT INVASION – “Vinnie Pulled Me Down And Said ‘Are You Gonna Be In My Band Or Are You Go With Dana (Strum)?’ I Said I’d Rather Be In The Gutter With Dana” \|url=https://bravewords.com/news/mark-slaughter-remembers-the-decision-to-leave-the-vinnie-vincent-invasion-vinnie-pulled-me-down-and-said-are-you-gonna-be-in-my-band-or-are-you-go-with-dana-strum-i-said-id-rather-be-in-the-gutter-with-dana \|access-date=2024-05-11 \|website=bravewords.com \|language=en}}</ref> to form the band [[Slaughter (band)\|Slaughter]], which would go on to have success. Bobby Rock has played as a touring drummer for Slaughter, but was not in the initial line-up. After Vinnie Vincent Invasion broke up, he briefly joined [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], later [[Nelson (band)\|Nelson]], and then went on to play as a session musician with Gary Hoey and other bands. Subsequent to the band's release from their Chrysalis contract and the resultant split of Slaughter and Strum to form Slaughter, Vincent reunited with original Vinnie Vincent Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman and recorded the unreleased album ''Pyro Messiah'' (aka ''Guitars from Hell''). Some songs from those sessions were reworked and released in 1996 as the [[Euphoria (Vinnie Vincent album)\|Euphoria]] EP. Andre LaBelle, (drummer from 1989 to 1992), along with Fleischman, formed a new band, The Sky in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|title=vinnie vincent invasion\|date=17 February 2006\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217071159/http://www.metal-metropolis.com/vinnie_vincent_invasion.htm\|access-date=11 October 2020\|archive-date=2006-02-17}}</ref>

	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

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	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>		In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados\|title=Hecho para reproducirse al máximo volumen: Vinnie Vincent Invasion muestra al fin resultados\|first=Cristhian\|last=Merlin\|date=23 November 2023\|accessdate=18 January 2024}}</ref>

	==Band members==		==Band members==

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	Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>		Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>

	Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album to [[Lick It Up~~\|Lick It Up.~~]]		Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album, ''[[Lick It Up]]''.

	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>

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	Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>		Forming the band in 1984, Vinnie Vincent recruited bassist [[Dana Strum]], who had served as a talent scout in [[Los Angeles]], recruiting band members for the likes of [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Strum had found both [[Jake E. Lee]] and the late [[Randy Rhoads]] for Ozzy Osbourne, so when Paul Stanley had contacted Osbourne to inquire about where he found the guitarists, he was given Strum's name. Unable to find anyone Kiss considered to be on Vincent's level, Strum decided to find Vincent himself in hopes of working together. [[Bobby Rock]] came on board as the [[drummer]]. With the nucleus of the band completed, the band searched for a lead vocalist.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Raso \|first=Anne M \|date=18 May 1986 \|title=Rock-O-Rama \|pages=25 \|work=Daily News \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99008706/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1986-daily/}}</ref>

	Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref>		Former [[Journey (band)\|Journey]] singer [[Robert Fleischman]] provided vocals on Vinnie Vincent Invasion's [[Vinnie Vincent Invasion (album)\|self-titled debut]] album. The record included primarily the style of [[glam metal]], with much of it re-worked versions of demos Vincent recorded in 1982 with former [[New England (band)\|New England]] members Hirsch Gardner, Gary Shea, and Jimmy Waldo under the band name Warrior, with Vincent essentially replacing John Fannon as guitarist and vocalist. Warrior disbanded when Vincent was selected to be a member of Kiss.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=MetalTalk \|date=2015-07-02 \|title=CHRIS DALE'S METAL MELTDOWN: UNDISCOVERED KISSTORY: VINNIE VINCENT'S WARRIOR {{!}} MetalTalk \|url=https://www.metaltalk.net/20150845a.php \|access-date=2022-08-03 \|website=MetalTalk {{!}} We are MetalTalk and we publish Rock 'n Roll}}</ref> Other songs were demoed in 1984 with Hirsh Gardner on drums and intended for Kiss's follow-up album to [[Lick It Up\|Lick It Up.]]

	Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>		Fleischman exited the band during a contract dispute and a video was produced for the song "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" with new vocalist [[Mark Slaughter]] [[lipsync]]ing over Fleischman's vocal track. With Slaughter now on board, the band released their second album, ''[[All Systems Go (Vinnie Vincent Invasion album)\|All Systems Go]]'' in May 1988. The album featured one of the group's best-known hits, "Ashes to Ashes", and "Love Kills", which appeared on the ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master]]'' soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ridenour \|first=Debbie \|date=1988-07-21 \|title=Invasion \|pages=9 \|work=The Newark Advocate \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99092292/vinnie-vincent-invasion-1988-the/ \|access-date=2023-02-14}}</ref>
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	A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>		A tribute album entitled ''[[Kiss My Ankh\|Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute to Vinnie Vincent]]'' was released by SplitScreen Entertainment on August 27, 2008. The album consists of new recordings of songs from Vincent's careers with Kiss and Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Featured artists include Steve Brown of [[Trixter]], [[Troy Patrick Farrell]] of [[White Lion]], [[T.J. Racer]] of [[Nitro (band)\|Nitro]], [[Sheldon Tarsha]] of [[Adler's Appetite]], [[Chris Caffery]] of [[Savatage]] and [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]], [[Ryan Roxie]] of [[Alice Cooper]], and rock and roll comic [[C.C. Banana]], who performs a parody of the Kiss song "Unholy" (rewritten as a roast of [[Danger Danger]] vocalist [[Ted Poley]]).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com \| title=KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent \| publisher=SplitScreen Entertainment \| access-date=2008-08-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080831201119/http://www.splitscreenentertainment.com/ \| archive-date=2008-08-31 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>		In March 2023, Vinnie Vincent announced a listening party for a new studio album titled ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'', the first under the Vinnie Vincent Invasion name in 35 years, at Starstruck Entertainment Studio in Nashville on May 19-20.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces Listening Party for Vinnie Vincent Invasion Album ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-announces-listening-party-for-vinnie-vincent-invasion-album-judgment-day-guitarmageddon-pt-i \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=16 April 2023 \|language=en \|date=21 March 2023}}</ref> Although Fleischman was going to be featured as the vocalist of this album, Vincent introduced Scott Board from the bands No Love Lost and Sartori as his new singer, with whom he performed at the listening party. Vincent also confirmed that ''Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)'' could be released towards the end of 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Introduces His New Singer Scott Board at ''Judgment Day'' Listening Party in Nashville \|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/vinnie-vincent-introduces-his-new-singer-scott-board-at-judgment-day-listening-party-in-nashville \|website=Blabbermouth.net \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|language=en \|date=24 May 2023}}</ref> However, less than a week after Board was revealed as the band's new singer, Vincent said he was "auditioning singers for a new tour and record."<ref>{{cite web \|title=Vinnie Vincent Announces and Cans New Singer Within a Week \|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vinnie-vincent-new-singer-confusion/ \|website=ultimateclassicrock.com \|access-date=14 October 2023 \|language=en \|date=30 May 2023}}</ref> Faysal Smile was later announced as the new singer on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Netherland \|first1=Tom \|title=Bristol's Faysal Scott Smile joins former Kiss member in Vinnie Vincent Invasion \|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/tri-cities-scene/bristols-faysal-scott-smile-joins-former-kiss-member-in-vinnie-vincent-invasion/article_188212c4-6f7a-11ee-b381-c75e4474faeb.html \|website=Johnson City Press \|access-date=October 25, 2023 \|language=en \|date=October 20, 2023}}</ref> A month later, Smile posted a video teaser of what appeared to be a new Vinnie Vincent Invasion song on YouTube.<ref>https://kissmania.net/hecho-para-reproducirse-al-maximo-volumen-vinnie-vincent-invasion-muestra-al-fin-resultados</ref>

	==Band members==		==Band members==