Year : 2021 (Japan Edition)
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 152 mb
Bio:
James William Durbin] (born January 6, 1989) is an American singer and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California, who finished in fourth place on the tenth season of American Idol in 2011. Durbin was the lead singer for heavy metal band Quiet Riot from 2017 to 2019.He was the lead singer in a band called Hollywood Scars, where he went by the stage name of Jimmy Levox. Influenced by bands such as Metallica, Pantera, Judas Priest, Dream Theater, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden and Mötley Crüe, Hollywood Scars drew their inspiration from the glitz, glam, and decadence of Hollywood's Sunset Strip in the 1980s. The band released a single entitled "Under The Cherry Tree". He was also in a band called Whatever Fits.He has also sung country music.In March 2017, Durbin joined Quiet Riot, as their new lead singer.The band reported that their upcoming album, Road Rage would be re-recorded prior to its release to feature Durbin on lead vocals.After recording a follow-up album, Durbin quit the band in September 2019. The album, Hollywood Cowboys, was released on November 8, 2019.
Album:
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker of Durbin. James will release his aptly titled label debut "The Beast Awakens". A pure, unadulterated, headbanging heavy metal affair where James proudly wears his influences on his sleeve while simultaneously forging his own path, this is a must hear for fans of classic 80s heavy metal and for fans of the current heavy metal revivalist scene."I am awakened", says James Durbin. "The opportunity to begin to write the next chapter of my musical life with Frontiers has given me the creative recharge I've needed. We are establishing the musical direction I've been envisioning in my head for all these years and I'm so happy to have finally found a home for it."James Durbin is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California. Many associate his name with his appearance on Season 10 of American Idol, where he was unabashedly flying the flag for heavy metal. In fact, on the finale he appeared with undisputed metal gods Judas Priest for rousing renditions of "Livin' After Midnight" and "Breaking The Law". James has also worked and performed alongside many incredible musicians including Stevie Wonder, Don Was, Zakk Wylde, Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones, Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, Bob Babbitt of The Funk Brothers and Steel Panther, just to name a few. Durbin's signature vocal prowess and powerful stage presence have earned him stamps of approval and praise from rock and metal royalty like Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, Rob Halford and more. He has four full-length albums to his name, in addition to lending his voice to a handful of various albums.Durbin is now preparing to offer up his newest offering "The Beast Awakens". If you like the sound of Judas Priest (think of the "British Steel" to the "Defenders Of The Faith” era), early Dio, 80s Black Sabbath and classic US heavy metal, then this record is going to hit you straight in the face. Fans of heavy metal revivalists like Haunt, Eternal Champion, Sumerlands, Enforcer and the like, as well as hard rock and classic heavy metal fans in general are in for a treat!
Line Up:
James Durbin - Vocals, Guitars (rhythm) (2020-present) - See also: James Durbin, ex-Quiet Riot, ex-Hollywood Scars, ex-Whatever Fits
Barry Sparks - Bass (2020-present) - See also: ex-Guy Mann-Dude, ex-Roland Grapow, Michael Schenker Group, B'z (live), ex-Cosmosquad, ex-Dokken, ex-Marty Friedman, ex-Miloš Dodo Doležal, ex-Tony MacAlpine, ex-Vinnie Moore, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-John West, ex-Ted Nugent, ex-UFO (live)
Mike Vanderhule - Drums (2020-present) - See also: Y&T, ex-December People, ex-Seven Reasons, ex-SoulMotor, ex-The Russell Bros.
+ guests:
Chris Jericho (v)
Phil Demmel (lg)
Jon Yadon Jr (lg)
Marc Putnam (lg)
Dylan Rose (lg)
Nick Gallant (lg)
Ryan Heggum (g)
Ellison (g)
Jeremy Locke (g)
Earl Salindo (k, sy)
Paul Grimm (textures, pads)
Tracklist:
01. The Prince Of Metal
02. Kings Before You (ft. Chris Jericho & Phil Demmel)
03. Into The Flames
04. The Sacred Mountain
05. The Beast Awakens
06. Evil Eye
07. Necromancer
08. Riders On The Wind
09. Calling Out For Midnight
10. Battle Cry
11. By The Horns
12. Rise To Valhalla
13. Return Me To The One (Japan Bonus Track)
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