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New York, USA - The history of Heavy Metal is long and strong with many pioneers blazing paths of passion and unparalleled talent. Magic Circle Music perpetuates that history. It is a label with the belief that creativity is like fine wine, it only gets better with time. Thus, the signing of power metal pioneer and co-founder of Virgin Steele, JACK STARR, was right on target. Starr ‘s creative maturity has produced stellar vintage with his new release, DEFIANCE, produced by Joey DeMaio of MANOWAR. Regrouping with former band, Burning Starr, featuring Ned Meloni on bass and vocal sensation, Todd Michael Hall, has proven to be the perfect formula for creative cuvee that was fermented to perfection, bottled, labeled and put out on the market exclusively for power metal connoisseurs. Starr took the formula to another level with this creation. He injected international flavor drawing from the musical spices of many countries and musically intoxicating listeners with this unique blend. DEFIANCE is proof positive that Jack Starr has not only written metal history, but is blazing a new path right into its future.
When it comes to blazing, another of metal’s favorite sons has ignited many fires in the hearts of metal fans. Known as The Shred Lord, JOE STUMP is already cemented in the annals of history as a metal guitar virtuoso. In recent years, he joined forces with power metal band, HOLYHELL and has been devoting much of his time to recording their debut album, set to be released in the summer of 2009. However, fans would not let him move on without releasing a collection of his greatest creations. Hence THE ESSENTIAL SHRED GUITAR COLLECTION was born. In this collection, Stump breathes new life into favorites from many of his solo albums, as well as adding a few new tracks. It’s a necessary addition to every guitar fans’ collection, if not only to archive and preserve monumental moments in music history.
Look for DEFIANCE by JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR and THE ESSENTIAL SHRED GUITAR COLLECTION by JOE STUMP set for release in June 2009 on the MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC label. Jack Starr is scheduled to perform new material from his release at Magic Circle Festival III on July 18, 2009 at the Loreley on the Rhine River in Germany, while Joe Stump with HOLYHELL will be headlining the festival as special guests of MANOWAR. For more details about the artists and their new releases, visit www.magiccirclemusic.com. For information about the festival and online ticket sales, visit www.magiccirclefestival.com.