I’m going to be fronting the Buddy Rich Big Band, barnstorming venues across the world. Yes, that Buddy Rich—the best drummer that ever lived, the most influential man to ever pick up a pair of sticks and bang on things. Buddy could make anything sound rhythmic—drums and cymbals especially. I even saw him bang on a Muppet head once, and even that sounded incredible! I’m going to be playing with a sixteen-piece big band, playing Buddy charts, and bringing Nutville to the youth—just as Buddy did! (He played more high schools and colleges than Chuck Taylor.) Now, of course you’ll ask, “How did I come up with such a concept?” I didn’t do it alone. This is where Buddy Rich’s daughter Cathy enters the blogosphere. One day we were sitting in our living room, looking at the 1991 Buddy Memorial Concert poster for the show at The Ritz in NYC (where I actually first met Cathy). She’s done many Memorial Concerts in the twenty-five years since Buddy’s passing. The drumming elite of the business were always well represented—Peart, Gadd, Smith, Weckl, Colaiuta, to name a few. But those were all one-night stands in L.A., NYC, and Boston—what about Lincoln, Nebraska or Dayton, Ohio?
“Jezebeth” Debuts in 2012 on Amazon Videos On Demand
The long awaited release of the vampire horror film Jezebeth is now a reality… Jezebeth is more than a horror film, it is a musical experience unlike any movie ever made. A cult horror film loaded with visuals and sound that can be enjoyed over and over again. Jezebeth was Written, Directed and Produced by Damien Dante and is a Damien Dante / Jeffrey A Swanson Film. Distributed Worldwide by SGL Entertainment, Satania 6 Films, Dark Star Records and The Phoenix Group. Jezebeth, own it or rent it today!!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at SGL Entertainment
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The New Single From DJ Swan “The Night Sky” Now Available Worldwide Via Dark Star Records And Sony Music
Now Available Worldwide via Dark Star Records and Sony Music is “The Night Sky” a new electronic techno trance single from DJ Swan. Always on the cutting edge and ready to try something new, DJ Swan created this new seven minute dance club anthem with only an iPod touch, and it’s already getting great reviews, The Night Sky by DJ Swan features the awesome vocals of “The Girls From Eden” and is the first of many upcoming electronic “Releases” from DJ Swan. Also, Check out the new music video.
New Music Video “The Night Sky” by DJ Swan:
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SGL Entertainment Acquires Several New Movies From The Phoenix Group
SGL Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has signed a deal with The Phoenix Group and has acquired four full length motion pictures for their cutting edge on-demand digital film distribution. The movies include NIGHT CRAWLERS, SCORNED, THE MAGNIFICENT DEAD and JEZEBETH. The Phoenix Group is a major independent motion picture distribution company founded in 1989 and has offices in Los Angeles, Palm Desert and Boca Raton Florida. SGL Entertainment business partners Jeffrey A Swanson and Damien Dante are also in talks with The Phoenix Group about acquiring a number of Classic Action Films that include some Major Hollywood A List Actors. SGL Entertainment has strong partnerships with many new digital content providers and are able to make titles available on many of the new on-demand services and platforms such as iTunes, Amazon, BigStar TV, X-Box, iReel, Playstation, YouTube Rentals, Cinema Now and More. SGL Entertainment is looking at the future of movies and film and will always remain on the cutting edge of technology. Look for these movies and others to be available worldwide in early 2012 via SGL Entertainment.
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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:
For more info on DD Rand Go To:
http://www.reverbnation.com/dougtheinerddrand
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For more info on Kyle Michaels Go To:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002522673587
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:
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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.
Watch The Making of “On Your Six”:
New Single “Inferno” by Grigori 3 on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inferno-single/id478297466
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Drake Mefestta “The Real Vampire” Interviewed on WGN Television
Drake Mefestta who stars in the television show “Jezebeth” as well as the full length vampire horror film “Jezebeth” intrigued it’s audience with an interview on WGN Television that reached out to more than a million people. Actress Linda Blair who is best known for her role as the possessed child, Regan, in the 1973 film The Exorcist also appeared on the show. Drake had first gained worldwide attention with an appearance that included a Live Feeding on the “History Channel” in Canada. The interview on WGN Television aired live on the Morning News Show, Channel 9 Chicago on Friday October 28th 2011. Drake Mefestta has decided to come out of the dark with his condition known as “vampirism” and pursue his career in acting and music. To watch the WGN Television interview with Drake just click on the link below:
Click Here To Watch The WGN Television Interview with Drake Mefestta
Drake Mefestta The Real Vampire Featured on WGN Television Channel 9 Chicago
Drake Mefestta the “Real Vampire” as seen on the “History Channel” in Canada will be featured on the WGN Morning News Show, Channel 9 Chicago on Friday October 28th at 8am. Drake also Stars as Jonah in the television show “Jezebeth” as well as the full length vampire horror film “Jezebeth”. Drake has decided to come out of the dark with his condition known as “vampirism” and pursue his career in acting and music. For more information on Drake Mefestta go to:
Meet Drake in person at The Portage Theater in Chicago For The World Premiere of Frankenstein “Day of the Beast” Sunday November 27th at 3pm.
And, then again for a second showing of Frankenstein on Thursday December 1st 9:30pm at the Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge Illinois:
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