Blitzspeer

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Blitzspeer was a power metal band, from New York City, active in the late 1980s, early 1990s. They released 2 albums via Epic/Sony records. The first, an EP recorded live at the Limelight in NYC, was aptly titled "Live". The EP consisted of a few Blitzspeer songs, and a cover of the MC5 song, "Kick out the Jams". The second album from Blitzspeer was a studio effort, titled "Saves".

Blitzspeer's lineup consisted of Scott Lano (Vocals & Guitar), Phil Caivano (Guitar, Bass and, vocals), Curt Fleck (bass) and, Louie Gasparro (drums)...[Bryan Essing] came in on "Saves" (drums), David Tritt (drums) appeared on a 45" released independently on American Gothic records in 1993.

Since the demise of Blitzspeer, Phil Caivano has been busy doing production work, working as a guitar tech for Monster Magnet, then joining Monster Magnet as a guitarist. Phil has since left Monster Magnet, and is now in Jakalope, an industrial/pop collective led by Dave Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy). Curt Fleck has been rumoured to have been in Raging Slab for a short time. Louie Gasparro went on to form Psycho 69 aka (Mad Parade) with School Of Violence boss Steg Von Heintz. Also played with NYCHC legends (Murphy's Law) Hip Hoppers, (Lordz Of Brooklyn), and currently heads Supervillain. Bryan Essing is currently working on a project named "Resurge",and has played drums on several other studio recordings,as well as pursuing an acting career.