Jan 21 2014

World Premiere Music Video and Album Debut for New Supergroup “Cosmic Fury”

The band Cosmic Fury launches their new album “Cyber Dust” on the Dark Star Records Sony Music Label. This is the Debut release from this new Rock Supergroup. The band features former members of Daisy Chain, Mindbomb, Bunker Hill, Pivot Man, Supermercado, Roller and Zoetrope. Band leader and singer, Matt Mercado and bassist, Danny Vega, played together in the ’90s band Mindbomb. Mindbomb signed to Mercury Records which gave Mercado and Vega the chance to tour around the world with rock gods like KISS, Rob Halford, Jackyl and Mötley Crüe. Mindbomb songs were also featured in two major motion pictures: Kalifornia starring Brad Pitt and Cliffhanger starring Sylvester Stallone. After Mindbomb, Vega went on to play with drummer, Frank Iffland, in the popular local outfit, Bunker Hill, while Mercado launched Supermercado with guitarist and Zoetrope alumnus, Michael Ray Garret, thus completing the stellar lineup. “The new album “Cyber Dust” is Pure Genius” Quotes Label President Jeffrey A. Swanson, “Every song is a Radio Hit”. And, in support of the new album watch the World Premiere Music Video of the “Cosmic Fury Anthem”. The music video has a Special Cameo Appearance by none other than Ari Lehman who played Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th” Paramount Pictures (USA) Warner Bros. (International). The new album “Cyber Dust” is now available worldwide via Dark Star Records / Sony Music. Get it now on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Sony Music Unlimited, Spotify and wherever digital music is sold, streamed or downloaded.

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Dec 24 2013

Black Crows the New Single and Music Video by Jenny Franck is Now Available Worldwide

Female Rock Artist Jenny Franck Releases her New Single “Black Crows” Worldwide. “The New Hot Single” features “Michael James” on “lead guitar” Producer/Mixer/Guitarist, New Radicals, Edwin McCain, Hole, A.J. Croce and founder of IndieProMix. Jenny Franck’s Latest project “Beautiful Lies” which is being produced by Jaben Pennell who co-produced, mixed and played on the theme song on Jackie Chan’s latest movie, CZ12 is set for release in early 2014 via
Dark Star Records and Sony Music.

ALSO, THE WORLD PREMIERE
MUSIC VIDEO of “BLACK CROWS”
Launches on Christmas Eve Day!!

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“Black Crows” Today:

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Nov 19 2013

Sectara Inks Deal with Dark Star Records

Dark Star Records is pleased to announce that it has Inked a deal with the experimental Chicago based progressive metal band Sectara. This unique band whose primary focus since their 2006 formation has been the development of an aggressively original sound. With a combined appreciation for classic bands such as Voivod, Cynic, Death, Godflesh, Napalm Death, Tool, Kyuss, Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, and Macabre, Sectara have achieved something monumental with the completion of their debut full length recording. With the immensely creative production skills of Grammy award winning producer Neil Kernon, Sectara’s album “Interstellar Terror” helps to define new boundaries for the current aggressive music landscape. Also, Bruce Lamont and Matt Mclellund of Yakuza made guest saxophone and vocal appearances on the album along with Corporate Death of Macabre, who does guest vocals and guitar solos. The new album “Interstellar Terror” is now available worldwide at iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Amazon, Rhapsody and more via Dark Star Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

Sectara will be hosting a Special Album Release Party at “The Exit” in Chicago Illinois on December 8th The Exit is located at 1315 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 www.exitchicago.net

Watch the New “Interstellar Terror” Sci-Fi Promo Video by Sectara:

Sectara is: Ryan Logsdon – guitar and vocals, Alan Russell – guitar,
Garrett Scanlan – drums, Paul Herzog – bass and vocals

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www.DarkStarRecords.net

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Nov 18 2013

Available Christmas Eve, The Epic Single “Black Crows” From Singer Songwriter Jenny Franck

https://soundcloud.com/darkstarrecords/black-crows-by-jenny-franck

We are pleased to Announce that 6519 Worldwide, Dark Star Records and Sony Music Entertainment will be releasing the epic single “Black Crows” from singer songwriter Jenny Franck. The Single along with the music video will be released on Christmas Eve Day 2013.

The song “Black Crows” features Michael James (founder of IndieProMix) on lead guitar. This is one of her songs that tap into a serious, dark place. As the title indicates, it is a symbolic marker to what is holding her down. The fusion of acoustics, electronics and its dark undertone is one of many powerful moments of this song. The chorus becomes a crescendo, taking you into the darkest point of the song. It’s comparable to the energy of the ocean’s waves. Majestic to witness yet contain such raw power. Jenny’s song grabs you the same way.

BIOGRAPHY:
Jenny Franck is a rising star from the Chicagoland area, with an ever growing passion for music. Her love first started with the piano, evolving to guitar. Her signature sound is heavy, with a twist of grunge and a voice that captures the soul. Her inspirations have influenced her direction. They are rooted from artists like Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Silverchair, Elliot Smith, and Alice in Chains. Her evolution has been personal, musical, and spiritual, in developing her writing along with her collaborative efforts. The passion you hear through her music is done like no other, delivering her life’s events and emotions with such intelligence and grace. She says it in style each and every time through some of the best grunge/punk/rock music on the planet.

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Oct 27 2013

“Not Human” World Premiere Music Video Featuring Jeff Swan and Slave Driver Featured at NME Magazine

Jeff Swan from the band Slave Driver

The World Premiere of “Not Human” a new music video featuring Jeff Swan and Slave Driver is featured at NME Magazine. NME Magazine is one of the most popular and successful rock magazines in the world, and has featured some of the Biggest Platinum Artists on it’s covers. The song Not Human was originaly featured in The Day of the Dead, a horror film Written, Directed and Produced by Ricardo Islas. The bands original lineup featured Jeff Swan, John Babila and Bill Gingrich. The song Not Human is featured on the Resurrection in Black Album. For this Album the Musicians included Jeff Swan, Blair Lehman, Phil Di Maso and Bill Gingrich. Check out the new music video NOT HUMAN at NME MAGAZINE. Click on the Link Below to Watch:

http://www.nme.com/musicvideos/slave-driver-not-human/2076524

The Music Video “NOT HUMAN” was released by Dark Star Records and Sony Music Entertainment on
October 13, 2013 For More Info Go To:

www.DarkStarRecords.com

For More Info on Jeff Swan and Slave Driver Go To:

www.jeffswan.net

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Oct 15 2013

Guitar Shred Demon David Shankle and “DSG” Have Just Signed On To The West Coast Merch and Celebrity Swag Roster

West Coast Merch and Celebrity Swag has just signed a Deal with Guitar Shred Master David Shankle and his band the David Shankle Group also known as DSG. David Shankle first became a Metal Icon playing with the multi platinum band “Manowar” who have sold over 9 million albums worldwide. Manowar once held the Guinness Book of World Records for delivering the loudest performance. David Shankle played on The Triumph of Steel Album “1992” Atlantic Records, and has performed worldwide in front of crowds of 70,000+ Die Hard Metal Fans. This has built quite a loyal fan base for David Shankle. And, in 2010 David Shankle performed the “Demonic Solo” which was featured in the Cult Classic Vampie Film JEZEBETH, Directed by Damien Dante. The Blu-Ray for JEZEBETH which was released in 2013 worldwide via SGL Entertainment and RSquared Films features a special bonus feature music video of David Shankle performing the “Demonic Solo”. The video was produced by Dan Manzella. David Shankle is now currently performing with DSG. The David Shankle Group is a progressive power metal band founded by the legendary guitar virtuoso “The Shred Demon” Shankle. DSG is about pure talent and has been tagged “Dangerous Speed Guitar” by many well known and talented musicians. DSG has introduced the metal world, to a new breed of speed, while at the same time displaying awesome classical guitar and balladry on the band’s debut album. “Ashes To Ashes”. Which was released in 2003 on Magic Circle Music. Then in 2007 DSG released their second album “Hellborn” on “Magic Circle Music”. And, DSG is about ready to release their third album, more details coming soon. DSG is Warren Halvarson on vocals, Gabriel Anthony on drums, Mike Dooley on Bass and David Shankle on guitars.

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Oct 14 2013

World Premiere Music Video of Not Human by Slave Driver

Jeff Swan from Slave Driver

We are pleased to announce that Dark Star Records and Sony Music Entertainment have just released the new music video for the song NOT HUMAN by the band SLAVE DRIVER. The song was also featured in The Day of the Dead, a horror film Written, Directed and Produced by Ricardo Islas. The bands original lineup featured Jeff Swan, John Babila and Bill Gingrich. The song Not Human is featured on the Resurrection in Black Album. For this Album the Musicians included Jeff Swan, Blair Lehman, Phil Di Maso and Bill Gingrich. Their Classic CD “JUDGEMENT DAY” released in 1998 kicked off the bands career. The track L.A.’s Burning was included in the Sci-fi Thriller “CARNIVORE”, and is also on the films Original Motion Picture Soundtrack out on Dark Star Records and Sony Music Entertainment as of August 20, 2002. The soundtrack includes: L.A. Guns, Holland, Nitro, Madison Rhoades and more. Carnivore the movie is now being distributed in the USA by 20th CENTURY FOX. To promote the Movie and the Soundtrack, Maderfilm and Dark Star Records shot a video for the song “Mother Mary” performed by Slave Driver and starring “Catherine Chiarelli” of Temptation Island 2 and “Amiee Bravo” from the movie Jigsaw. After only 3 weeks the video had risen to the number 10 position on the National CVC charts and became the 10th most played video in the Nation. And now more than 10 years later, the band resurrected from the ashes, returns with the brand new music video “NOT HUMAN”

RESURRECTION IN BLACK / SLAVE DRIVER: The Heaviest Album to date from Jeff Swan and Slave Driver. This would be the last release from the heavy metal icons known as Slave Driver. Jeff Swan and the band pushed the envelope all the way to the edge with this dark and powerful 3 song EP. Before the band would break up “Slave Driver” would perform in front of a crowd of thousands at the Milwaukee Metalfest XVII.

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Aug 29 2013

Eric Wagner’s BLACKFINGER Sign Worldwide Deal; Reveal New Teaser Video

“We are extremely pleased to announce that BLACKFINGER, featuring former TROUBLE vocalist Eric Wagner, has signed a worldwide deal with Germany’s prestigious Church Within Records. The mastered album is being delivered to Church Within as we speak, and the CD and Vinyl versions are expected out by the end of the year. An exact release date will be announced soon. A full tour in the support of the album is being discussed, and will be reported on as things fall into place. Until then, be sure to check out the new BLACKFINGER promo video from Kathy Reeves Productions below.”

As reported earlier, DARK STAR RECORDS will be handling the digital release of the BLACKFINGER debut, which will be available on the official release date of the CD/LP. The debut album, with its many peaks and valleys of heaviness and melancholy, along with Wagner’s signature vocals, will mark the singer’s first recorded output since Trouble’s 2007 release “Simple Mind Condition”.

The track listing of “Blackfinger” is as follows:

I Am Jon
Yellowood
Why God
On Tuesday Morning
As Long As I’m With You
Here Comes The Rain
My Many Colored Days
For One More Day
All The Leaves Are Brown
Til Death Do Us Part
Keep Fallin’ Down

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Aug 20 2013

Chimaira and The Browning Confirmed for Indianapolis Metal Fest III Final Lineup

Photo by Mezgarth

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

SATURDAY LINEUP:

FRIDAY LINEUP:

For More Info Go To:

www.indianapolismetalfest.com

www.DarkStarRecords.com

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Aug 9 2013

New Promo Video Released For Indianapolis Metal Fest III 2013

Dark Star Records along with SGL Entertainment have created a new promo video for the third incarnation of the Indianapolis Metal Fest that will feature more than 50 bands including: INCANTATION, ACHERON, FUNERUS, BYZANTINE, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, ANGEL VIVALDI, THE CONVALESCENCE, SADGIQACEA, VICIOUS RUMORS, LEATHERWOLF, SEVEN WITCHES, SINGLE BULLET THEORY, MOBILE DEATHCAMP, SYSTEMS, EVOKED, FALL OF THE ALBATROSS, BURNING THE DAY, A FALL TO BREAK, ELCTRIKCHAIR, BEYOND AGONY, OF CREATIONS, EYES OF FIRE, CONQUEST, TWO TON ANVIL, LOW TWELVE, BLOODY MARY and Many More. The event kicks off Friday September 20th at Visions, 7411 Heathrow Way, Indianapolis, IN 46241 and then blows up on September 21st at the Old National Centre, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster, Live Nation and the Old National Centre Box Office.