---
title: "Racer X"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/racer-x"
genre: "Heavy Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1985
---

# Racer X

**Racer X** is a heavy metal band, from United States, active 1985 to present.

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.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racer_X_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Racer X |
| Genre | Heavy Metal |
| Parent genre | Heavy Metal |
| Origin | United States |
| Formed | 1985 |
| Releases in catalog | 5 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Scott Travis](https://themetalnet.com/musician/scott-travis) |  | 1986 to present | Current |
| [Jeff Martin](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jeff-martin-50ae8559) |  | 1985 to present | Current |
| [Juan Alderete](https://themetalnet.com/musician/juan-alderete) |  | 1985 to present | Current |
| [Paul Gilbert](https://themetalnet.com/musician/paul-gilbert) |  | 1985 to present | Current |
| [Harry Gschösser](https://themetalnet.com/musician/harry-gschosser) |  | 1985 to 1986 | Former |
| [Oni Logan](https://themetalnet.com/musician/oni-logan) |  | 1989 to 1989 | Former |
| [Bruce Bouillet](https://themetalnet.com/musician/bruce-bouillet) |  | 1986 to 1989 | Former |
| [Chris Arvan](https://themetalnet.com/musician/chris-arvan) |  | 1988 to 1989 | Former |
| [Todd DeVito](https://themetalnet.com/musician/todd-devito) |  | 1986 to 1986 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1986 | [Street Lethal](https://themetalnet.com/album/10480af0-4833-3f63-bd18-d51ba29892db) | Album |
| 1987 | [Second Heat](https://themetalnet.com/album/56ff9cd0-cb68-3470-9300-fa88f229a8fa) | Album |
| 1999 | [Technical Difficulties](https://themetalnet.com/album/a290df63-fbe2-3bb6-b80c-4e8855fc255a) | Album |
| 2000 | [Superheroes](https://themetalnet.com/album/b9a22bd7-e025-34a2-86e7-3266308f235b) | Album |
| 2002 | [Getting Heavier](https://themetalnet.com/album/f0122266-e063-391d-b38e-9d4e6299e813) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth) (listened together)
- [Steve Vai](https://themetalnet.com/band/steve-vai) (listened together)
- [Paul Gilbert](https://themetalnet.com/band/paul-gilbert) (listened together)
- [Yngwie Malmsteen](https://themetalnet.com/band/yngwie-malmsteen) (listened together)
- [Van Halen](https://themetalnet.com/band/van-halen) (listened together)
- [Slayer](https://themetalnet.com/band/slayer) (listened together)
- [Opeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/opeth) (listened together)
- [Buckethead](https://themetalnet.com/band/buckethead) (listened together)
- [Symphony X](https://themetalnet.com/band/symphony-x) (listened together)
- [Anthrax](https://themetalnet.com/band/anthrax) (listened together)
- [Marty Friedman](https://themetalnet.com/band/marty-friedman) (listened together)
- [Liquid Tension Experiment](https://themetalnet.com/band/liquid-tension-experiment) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Racer_X/1306
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1027612
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C3ixObG7tE7jeO69rehvs
- youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCKKDU_oxPW9wNKD3BvEzYhg

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/racer-x](https://themetalnet.com/band/racer-x). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt