Racer X

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Biography

Racer X was an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1985. The group went through a hiatus and a few lineup changes, with bassist Juan Alderete being the sole constant member. They were signed to Shrapnel Records.

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Racer X

heavy metalspeed metalhard rock

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Biography

Racer X was an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1985. The group went through a hiatus and a few lineup changes, with bassist Juan Alderete being the sole constant member. They were signed to Shrapnel Records.

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Discography

Albums

Album

Official Bootleg: Snowball of Doom V. 2

2003

Album

Getting Heavier

2002

Album

Live at the Whisky: Snowball of Doom

2001

Album

Superheroes

2000

Album

Technical Difficulties

1999

Album

Live Extreme Volume II

1992

Album

Live Extreme, Volume 1

1988

Album

Second Heat

1987

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Origin

United States

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1987 – Present

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