Nov 30 2011

DD Rand and Kyle Michaels Release New Single “Rails Of Steel”

Guitarist DD Rand and Lead Vocalist Kyle Michaels from the 80s Hard Rock/Metal band Ravage out of Chicago have come together to release their new single “Rails of Steel”. This amazing rock ballad mixes layers of acoustic guitars and then it slams into the wall of sound followed by an epic guitar solo. But, what really takes this song “Rails of Steel” to the next level is the incredible vocals of Kyle Michaels. Kyle Michaels has performed with the Geezer Butler Band who was the legendary bass player for (Black Sabbath) and also, Guitar Virtuoso Masi (Lion Music), Plus of course the 80’s metal sensation Ravage (Shrapnel Records / Dark Star Records). DD Rand and Kyle Michaels prove once again that they have what it takes to make a rock ballad of epic proportions. Dark Star Records and SGL Entertainment are already making plans to place the song in some upcoming movies and television shows. DD Rand currently has deals with Dark Star Records, Shrapnel Records and Retrospect Records.

The New Single “Rails of Steel” is now available on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rails-of-steel-single/id478296389

The New Single “Rails of Steel” is also available at Amazon.com:

http://amzn.com/B0063MXK9W

For more info on DD Rand Go To:

http://www.reverbnation.com/dougtheinerddrand

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1078174206

For more info on Kyle Michaels Go To:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002522673587

Nov 22 2011

Ex-Trouble Vocalist Eric Wagner Releases First “Single” With His New Band Blackfinger

Dark Star Records recording artist Blackfinger release their first new single “All The Leaves Are Brown”.
Blackfinger features Eric Wagner, the former vocalist of Chicago’s doom metal band TROUBLE. Trouble formed in 1979 and released numerous widely acclaimed albums such as: Trouble, Manic Frustration and Plastic Green Head. Wagner was also a featured vocalist on Dave Grohl’s heavy metal side project PROBOT, released in 2004 which featured heavy metal vocalists from the 80‘s and 90‘s. The new single “All The Leaves Are Brown” was Produced by Vincent Wojno who worked with “Testament” on The Formation of Damnation Album. The single is just a taste of what’s coming in 2012. All the tracks have been recorded and Producer Vincent Wojno has now begun mixing the new full length album for Blackfinger. Eric Wagner is back with a Vengeance. Eric Wagner also makes a cameo appearance in the full length horror film Jezebeth coming out on Blu-Ray in early 2012. The new red hot single “All The Leaves Are Brown” can be found anywhere downloads are sold including iTunes.

Blackfinger is:

Eric Wagner (vocals)
Doug Hakes (guitar)
Rico Bianchi (guitar)
Ben Smith (bass)
Larry Piatz (drums)

Check out the promo video for the new single:

Download the new single from Amazon.com at:

Blackfinger Official Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/blackfingermusic

Nov 15 2011

Grigori 3 Release Their Hot New Single “Inferno”

Dark Star Records recording artist Grigori 3 release their hot new single “Inferno”. This Chicago based band is bringing you metal, industrial, and alternative all wrapped up in one song . “Inferno” is a teaser for their Sophomore album “On Your Six” coming out in 2012. The band has been working with Grammy nominee producer Matt Mercado in the making of the album “On Your Six” to showcase more of their metal roots. Before the album is released worldwide, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a special pre-release autographed copy exclusively at the Dark Star Records online store. This limited edition full length album will be available on November 22nd to purchase for only $13.00 and is a must have for any fan of Grigori 3 or the genre. The song “Inferno” will also appear in the cable series pilot “Jezebeth” as well as the full length vampire horror film Jezebeth II hour of the gun, a vampire western being filmed in the summer of 2012. Both Gwen Bartolini and Ray Wise from Grigori 3 have also landed acting roles in both Jezebeth The TV Series and Jezebeth II the sequel. Grigori 3 has several tracks from their debut album “Exile” featured in the Original Motion Picture Jezebeth coming out on Blu-Ray in early 2012 released by The Phoenix Group and SGL Entertainment. Other tracks from the new album “on Your Six” will also be featured in the Jezebeth TV Series as well as Jezebeth II. So, get a taste of what’s to come and download the new single “Inferno” by Grigori 3 available wherever downloads are available via
DARK STAR RECORDS / IODA / SONY.