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A. J. Pero Musical artist

Anthony Jude Pero (born October 14, 1959 in Staten Island, New York) is an American drummer, currently the drummer of the American heavy metal bands Twisted Sister and Adrenaline Mob.He went to St. Peter's Boys High School in Staten Island, but left because the faculty made him cut his hair. He then went to New Dorp High School.Pero joined the band in 1982, after he left Cities, a local New York City band. Upon his departure from Twisted Sister in 1986, he re-joined Cities. He participated in the band's 1997 reunion and continues to perform with Twisted Sister.He was also a member of Ozzy Osbourne Cover Band No More Tears which is well known around Staten Island, NY.In 2007 Pero formed Circle Of Thorns with former Cities guitarist Steve Mironovich AKA Steve Irons.In 2011 Pero played drums on a song titled "Elephant Man" on the Eric Carr CD Unfinished Business.On December 3, 2013, Pero was announced as the new drummer of the band Adrenaline Mob.