WildeStarr no es una banda pionera en su género aún asi se escucha con fuerza y nítidez las guistarras.
Dave Starr nos complació con esta pequeña entrevista online acerca de cómo es para él este álbum.
(Aqui entrevista)
Mientras podeís leer las reseñas mas significativas que hay por toda la red acerca de este album
WildeStarr "Arrival" CD review from Metal To Infinity Webzine (Belgium)
MY POINTS: 97 / 100 (Review by Stefan)
http://users.telenet.be/metaltoinfin...iewArrival.htm
MY POINTS: 97 / 100 (Review by Stefan)
http://users.telenet.be/metaltoinfin...iewArrival.htm
08-20-2009
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Monday August 24 2009
WILDESTARR CD REVIEW "ARRIVAL"
DAVE STARR’S shredding guitar riffs, LONDON WILDE’S piercing screams and the addition of JIM HAWTHORN’S drumming promise lyrics and melodic metal that enchant the listener. The song "RISE" is one that stands out amongst all others to me and has become my personal favorite but as I listened to each song over and over again I came to the conclusion that every song possessed the power to paint pictures in the mind and capture the soul. Overall the groups performance is simply astounding and brings chills running up and down the spine and is a must have for every metal fans collection.
The band can be seen and samples of the CD can be heard at: http://WWW.WILDESTARR.COM
WILDESTARR CD REVIEW "ARRIVAL"
DAVE STARR’S shredding guitar riffs, LONDON WILDE’S piercing screams and the addition of JIM HAWTHORN’S drumming promise lyrics and melodic metal that enchant the listener. The song "RISE" is one that stands out amongst all others to me and has become my personal favorite but as I listened to each song over and over again I came to the conclusion that every song possessed the power to paint pictures in the mind and capture the soul. Overall the groups performance is simply astounding and brings chills running up and down the spine and is a must have for every metal fans collection.
The band can be seen and samples of the CD can be heard at: http://WWW.WILDESTARR.COM
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08-31-2009
WILDESTARR - "ARRIVAL (2009)"
NOW THIS JUST EXPLODED AND WOW!!! ...WITH "VICIOUS RUMORS" EX-BASSIST DAVID STARR AND THE AWESOME FEMALE VOCALIST LONDON WILDE,
THIS KILLER AUGUST 2009 DEBUT IS PURE POLISHED METAL, COMING FULL-FORCE FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!!! FRANKLY, THIS KILLS MANY BANDS FROM EUROPE!!! IT'S EXCEPTIONAL...
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NOW THIS JUST EXPLODED AND WOW!!! ...WITH "VICIOUS RUMORS" EX-BASSIST DAVID STARR AND THE AWESOME FEMALE VOCALIST LONDON WILDE,
THIS KILLER AUGUST 2009 DEBUT IS PURE POLISHED METAL, COMING FULL-FORCE FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!!! FRANKLY, THIS KILLS MANY BANDS FROM EUROPE!!! IT'S EXCEPTIONAL...
CD Inzane
P.O. Box 136
Albertville, MN 55301
http://www.cdinzane.com
sales@cdinzane.com
tel: 763-391-9344
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09-01-2009
http://www.metal-rules.com/review/vi...ar=2009&pos=47
WildeStarr
"Arrival "
September 2009
Released: 2009, Furnace Maximus Records
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Robert Williams
WildeStarr from Alameda, California takes it’s name from the culmination of forces comprised of guitarist and bassist Dave Starr of Vicious Rumors fame and vocalist and keyboard player London Wilde. The end result is often described as Euro Power Metal meets Evanescence. To do this band proper justice, I certainly would distance this band as far as possible from Evanescence as the operatic like vocals of London Wilde and the superior metal craftsmanship demonstrated by Dave Starr far outweigh any comparisons to the one hit wonders of the world.
ARRIVAL kicks things off with “Rose In The Dark” a kick ass mid temp melodic shredder with some high pitch notes that will likely drive canine members of your family bezerk. This very well produced disc then progresses forward to “Arrival” a very vocal driven track that offers up some enchanting keys and a pulsing beat. “Touching God” plays well upon dynamics and has an infectious chorus. “Generation Next” has a heavy lead in riff and a killer wailing banshee scream that welcomes you to a harsh terrain of blazing lead work. I would have preferred more uptempo stuff from Wilde Starr, but token ballad “Nevermore” is still pretty catchy.
Not bad for a first disc by any means. I will definitely be anxious to hear more from WildeStarr in the future and I’d love to see how the music found on ARRIVAL translates in a live setting.
WildeStarr
"Arrival "
September 2009
Released: 2009, Furnace Maximus Records
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Robert Williams
WildeStarr from Alameda, California takes it’s name from the culmination of forces comprised of guitarist and bassist Dave Starr of Vicious Rumors fame and vocalist and keyboard player London Wilde. The end result is often described as Euro Power Metal meets Evanescence. To do this band proper justice, I certainly would distance this band as far as possible from Evanescence as the operatic like vocals of London Wilde and the superior metal craftsmanship demonstrated by Dave Starr far outweigh any comparisons to the one hit wonders of the world.
ARRIVAL kicks things off with “Rose In The Dark” a kick ass mid temp melodic shredder with some high pitch notes that will likely drive canine members of your family bezerk. This very well produced disc then progresses forward to “Arrival” a very vocal driven track that offers up some enchanting keys and a pulsing beat. “Touching God” plays well upon dynamics and has an infectious chorus. “Generation Next” has a heavy lead in riff and a killer wailing banshee scream that welcomes you to a harsh terrain of blazing lead work. I would have preferred more uptempo stuff from Wilde Starr, but token ballad “Nevermore” is still pretty catchy.
Not bad for a first disc by any means. I will definitely be anxious to hear more from WildeStarr in the future and I’d love to see how the music found on ARRIVAL translates in a live setting.
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09-02-2009
Wilde Starr is a female fronted Band and its management says in the vein of Vicious Rumors, Judas Priest and Evanesence. Ok, I can agree with the Vicious Rumors vibes. No wonder if you know that Dave Starr who plays bass and guitars on this album is also the bassplayer of Vicious Rumors over the last 22 years. But Judas Priest and Evanesence ? We will see what this review find out. London Wilde is the name of the female frontgirl and Jim Hawthorne completes the band on drums. After a short symphonic intro the song Rose in the dark opens this debut album with a pumping riff and speedy begin. The first important impression is that London Wilde is not a female frontlady in the line of Tarja of other amounts of singing elvions on this planet....no, London owns a strong and clear rock voice more in the tradition of female fronted 80's bands. The song breaks in the middle into a melodic part and a short background anchorman voice before it continues furious with a unbelievable first scream of London Wilde. Wow, didn't hear a female scream like this for a long time. Now it is speed time again with machine gun like guitar riffing. The second powerful scream leads the song to a longer guitar part before it ends in union with London's backing vocals. Amazing start in this album. The titletrack Arrival starts with a mystical intro and the following guitar part remembers me to Queensryche's Operation Mindcrime. The song comes with deeper dark vocals and is more played in midtempo with symphonic background keys also played by London Wilde. In the refrain the vocals are changing from melodic high in the back to dark in the front. After a short guitar break the song ends with Tony Iommi like riffing. By the way it can be said that Dave Starr has his own guitar style. Sometimes influenced by US Powermetal bands of the past, sometimes with progressive and sometimes with a little industrial touch. Another short intro leads the third track Touching god to a drumpart and dark, Sabbath-like guitars. Mystical keys in the back interrupted from hectic vocals and riffs. This song has definetely its epic moments, but it is a song that will not be remembered like the first two. The next song Rise has that industrial touch in the beginning and continues with lots of speed. The lead guitar could also stay on one of the Vicious Rumors albums. London Wilde is really shouting this time. Screaming high in the powerful refrain . A slower midpart brings her back screaming again. An awesome lon guitar solo ends this song. Down to the sun starts slowly...a ballad? No !! Pumping guitars follow, but chaning with balladesque parts. So the heart of this song is the melodic guitar solo and it fades out with a long instrumental part. This song has definetely his moments in the music not so much in the vocals. The following In this world opens up with typical power metal guitars. Seems that I have heard this before...hm don't know yet. But it is a well known part. The vocals start immediately with dark and progressive metal touch. This song wants to show us our world like it is in these days, so the whole track is surrounded by darkness and full of fear before it find its way in an melodic end. Killer riff intro and a high scream - thats the start of Generation next. 80's metal guitar leads and midtempo vocals taking speed in between. This could be a song from the mighty 80's heroes Omen or Vicious Rumors. Uncompromising work that comes directly to the point. How is our next generation? Track 8 is Nevermore. Lovely intro-is this the ballad of the album ? Silent vocals - yes, we could describe this song as ballad or semi-ballad. The sad, silent vocals dominate, the refrains are overlayed with strong guitars. Queensryche influenced I would say. But London Wilde can't hold it the whole song, she has to bring her screams (that's her trademark, I see) again. This is not a cheesy ballad like from many other female fronted bands. This is only wonderful music with an acoustic part in the end. Mindcrime again? Voice in the silence starts like that. It remembers me for a short time. Following the amazing vocals with all the facettes she owns and one of the best refrains of the whole album. This song is very guitar dominated. Straight forward with progressive elements. The last song The Chain starts similar to the first song in the beginning. It marks the red line that leads through the whole album with all the fantastic, but dark lyrics of London Wilde. The song speeds in with straight guitar lines. The vocals are in between melodic and shouting. Refrain cannot kick like in other songs of this album but the guitars are real heavy and...again...US Metal orientated. A great solo ends this debut. This album is a debut, but it don't sound like one. Here it shows all the experience the musicians got through their carreer. For me it has its very own style and I like the rocking voice of London Wilde. Better than all that second row opera girls in other bands. I think the influences are bands from the 80's, thats Dave Starr's background. But also in bands like Queensryche and Black Sabbath. The veins of Judas Priest and Evanesence I don't see in their music. But the mixture of powerful music and variable vocals makes this band and album as a must to check out. Horns up !!
http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album...ival-l-en.html
http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album...ival-l-en.html
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09-04-2009
WildeStarr "Arrival" CD 2009. USA Heavy Metal with two great musicians! I love this album n can't stop listening to it over and over again! this is one of my favorite album for this year so I give them an award 
Voted best Heavy Metal album for 2009 by Metal Zone Prod.666!!! If Dave Starr is known as bass player in a famous band he has created this great album as a guitarist! Helped with an amazing singer London Wilde who just capture your hears and enchants them as a siren. Filled up with samples and keyboards making it a brilliant work and experience.
http://www.metalzoneprod666.com/
Voted best Heavy Metal album for 2009 by Metal Zone Prod.666!!! If Dave Starr is known as bass player in a famous band he has created this great album as a guitarist! Helped with an amazing singer London Wilde who just capture your hears and enchants them as a siren. Filled up with samples and keyboards making it a brilliant work and experience.http://www.metalzoneprod666.com/
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09-05-2009
http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=3017
Wildestarr - Arrival
Vicious Rumors bassist Dave Starr has teamed up with vocalist London Wilde for an album that has the potential to blow you away. Classic Heavy Metal with a hint of Crimson Glory and old Queensrÿche. London Wilde has an incredibly high pitch voice with an impressive amount of power and I wouldn't have guessed it was a woman singing. The production could be better but also gives the album a special hazy sort of atmosphere. Check out the dramatic title track at their MySpace site. Full review is coming.
Wildestarr - Arrival
Vicious Rumors bassist Dave Starr has teamed up with vocalist London Wilde for an album that has the potential to blow you away. Classic Heavy Metal with a hint of Crimson Glory and old Queensrÿche. London Wilde has an incredibly high pitch voice with an impressive amount of power and I wouldn't have guessed it was a woman singing. The production could be better but also gives the album a special hazy sort of atmosphere. Check out the dramatic title track at their MySpace site. Full review is coming.
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09-08-2009
3 new reviews...
WILDESTARR
Arrival
Furnace Maximus Media
Translation: German » English
Heavy Magazine (Germany) to be Published later this year
Ex –Vicious Rumors Bassist Dave Starr( has brought in all Bass,-& Guitar tracks here)and vocalist London Wilde ( vocals and keyboard) publish nowadays their debut.
Supported by drummer Jim Hawthorne an awesome piece of metal music has been created.
A mixture of Vicious Rumors ( of course), Chastain, Evanescence and Judas Priest.
Opened with the German (!)words: „Es lebe die Freiheit“, you get reminded on Rose In the Dark. Followed by the a bit morbid title track, to the forceful“ In this World“, up to the fast „Rise“ pushing metal is offered with a powerful female vocalist and massive guitar reefs.
A very good guitarplay is presented byDave Starr and stretches through all ten songs like a red fibre.
Although the track Voice in the Silence which is a tribute to the passed Vicious Rumors vocalist Carl Albert, penetrates the ear canals and remains there after having been heard a few times.
It is not easy for me to point out single tracks, cause everything sounds like all of a piece, covers the entire bandwidth, and means concentrated feed for each melodic metal fan, as well as the above mentioned bands.
Here one can take hold without concern!Check also: www.wildestarr.com
Kuno „Bockwurst“ Bognár (10 points of 12)
WildeStarr - Arrival (2009) - Metal Melodique - Autoproduction
Translation: French » English
Chronicle written by Val issued on 25/08/2009
Rating: 6.0/10 | Strange blend of talent that this duo. On one side, Dave Starr, renowned bassist, known for his career with Vicious Rumors, group mythic power metal which also officiated big names like Steve Smyth, Brad Gillis or Vinnie Moore. On the other, London Wilde, session musician and sound engineer for fifteen years.
It all starts when recording an album of Chastain, heavy group to which they are both involved. Wilde and her discuss their respective solo projects, then this is the trigger: Wilde will be singer and keyboardist, and Starr will cover guitar and bass. Never miss this enterprise a drummer, the duo is in the person of Jim Hawthorne.
The music of Wilde Starr, very American in nature, power metal oscillates between the old (Vicious Rumors in mind of course) and gothic atmosphere brought by the singular voice, androgynous and powerful Wilde. Starr delivers riffs and solos with consistency, and have displayed a real talent, if not particularly inspired. It is surprising indeed to get over to listen, perhaps wearied by the lack of variation from one track to another.
However, stirring quite varied influences (early Ruffians to Queensrÿche through Judas Priest or Evanescence), an album that is successful in the genre, but lacks identity to successfully attract the attention of the listener. We can not blame anything decent musicians themselves, including London Wilde has a really beautiful voice, but one can not help but expect more of the compositions.
A test to confirm so.
Métal Intégral - Chronique/WILDE STARR-Arrival
Translation: French » English
WILDE STARR is the proposed Dave STARR, well known in the guitarists Heavy Metal 80’s... VICIOUS RUMOURS , CHASTAIN, or LAAZ ROCKIT, it is one of those musicians who have dedicated their lives to "Heavy Metal " and often in the shade.
Arrivalmarks a new beginning for Dave, a way to show all the fruit of his more than 22 years. For this he was surrounded by LONDON WILDE , a talented singer and multi-faceted that fits perfectly to the compositions Heavy Metal to Dave. Finally Jim HAWTHORNE complete the group on drums
(Dave ensuring all parties guitar and bass).
If you enjoy the Heavy Metal mature, intelligent, who favors dark atmosphere, heavy and not the epic cavalcade if you are sensitive to production, the feeling and the overall quality of an album ... then quickly buy WILDE STARR!
In three plays, you, like me, fascinated by the dark but edged guitars, and this amazing song that has an amazing range! For me it is a true revelation! The strength of LONDON WILDE is to offer a song really bluffing! You'd think a singer rises from 80’s as we could hear above the US Heavy Metal or Heavy Scandinavian. It could be (on some tracks) singer in the Swedish group, WOLF but also in JUDAS PRIEST (listen to the full Riseyou tell me the news!)!
but LONDON WILDEhave the tone of voice that is clean and that demonstrates mastery of his body!
In all cases the song is a real treat!
The compositions are more mediums, dynamic and supported by its very electric guitars ... it was the thrill is so good!
Each title has its soul but the cohesion start to finish preventsArrival going in every direction. A mesmerizing album that takes you and do not let go throughout the 55 minutes, for me it was a real treat! All the musical parts are excellent!
Dave STARR was able to actually build a mature and effective album, with influences of 80’s , especially 90’s , but are enhanced by sound and production worthy of our 2000s? Yes, the mix is really a distillation of three decades of Heavy Metal! Bravo
to Dave , LONDON and Jim for this superb album that I recommend if you approach rather "adult" of Heavy Metal.
Style:Heavy Metal
Artistic Part: 3 / 5
Interest to Fans of 80’s Heavy Metal: 5 / 5
Interest in traditional metal fans in general: 5 / 5
RASKAL The French Warrior: 18.5 / 20
RASKAL Objective : 18.5 / 20
WILDESTARR
Arrival
Furnace Maximus Media
Translation: German » English
Heavy Magazine (Germany) to be Published later this year
Ex –Vicious Rumors Bassist Dave Starr( has brought in all Bass,-& Guitar tracks here)and vocalist London Wilde ( vocals and keyboard) publish nowadays their debut.
Supported by drummer Jim Hawthorne an awesome piece of metal music has been created.
A mixture of Vicious Rumors ( of course), Chastain, Evanescence and Judas Priest.
Opened with the German (!)words: „Es lebe die Freiheit“, you get reminded on Rose In the Dark. Followed by the a bit morbid title track, to the forceful“ In this World“, up to the fast „Rise“ pushing metal is offered with a powerful female vocalist and massive guitar reefs.
A very good guitarplay is presented byDave Starr and stretches through all ten songs like a red fibre.
Although the track Voice in the Silence which is a tribute to the passed Vicious Rumors vocalist Carl Albert, penetrates the ear canals and remains there after having been heard a few times.
It is not easy for me to point out single tracks, cause everything sounds like all of a piece, covers the entire bandwidth, and means concentrated feed for each melodic metal fan, as well as the above mentioned bands.
Here one can take hold without concern!Check also: www.wildestarr.com
Kuno „Bockwurst“ Bognár (10 points of 12)
WildeStarr - Arrival (2009) - Metal Melodique - Autoproduction
Translation: French » English
Chronicle written by Val issued on 25/08/2009
Rating: 6.0/10 | Strange blend of talent that this duo. On one side, Dave Starr, renowned bassist, known for his career with Vicious Rumors, group mythic power metal which also officiated big names like Steve Smyth, Brad Gillis or Vinnie Moore. On the other, London Wilde, session musician and sound engineer for fifteen years.
It all starts when recording an album of Chastain, heavy group to which they are both involved. Wilde and her discuss their respective solo projects, then this is the trigger: Wilde will be singer and keyboardist, and Starr will cover guitar and bass. Never miss this enterprise a drummer, the duo is in the person of Jim Hawthorne.
The music of Wilde Starr, very American in nature, power metal oscillates between the old (Vicious Rumors in mind of course) and gothic atmosphere brought by the singular voice, androgynous and powerful Wilde. Starr delivers riffs and solos with consistency, and have displayed a real talent, if not particularly inspired. It is surprising indeed to get over to listen, perhaps wearied by the lack of variation from one track to another.
However, stirring quite varied influences (early Ruffians to Queensrÿche through Judas Priest or Evanescence), an album that is successful in the genre, but lacks identity to successfully attract the attention of the listener. We can not blame anything decent musicians themselves, including London Wilde has a really beautiful voice, but one can not help but expect more of the compositions.
A test to confirm so.
Métal Intégral - Chronique/WILDE STARR-Arrival
Translation: French » English
WILDE STARR is the proposed Dave STARR, well known in the guitarists Heavy Metal 80’s... VICIOUS RUMOURS , CHASTAIN, or LAAZ ROCKIT, it is one of those musicians who have dedicated their lives to "Heavy Metal " and often in the shade.
Arrivalmarks a new beginning for Dave, a way to show all the fruit of his more than 22 years. For this he was surrounded by LONDON WILDE , a talented singer and multi-faceted that fits perfectly to the compositions Heavy Metal to Dave. Finally Jim HAWTHORNE complete the group on drums
(Dave ensuring all parties guitar and bass).
If you enjoy the Heavy Metal mature, intelligent, who favors dark atmosphere, heavy and not the epic cavalcade if you are sensitive to production, the feeling and the overall quality of an album ... then quickly buy WILDE STARR!
In three plays, you, like me, fascinated by the dark but edged guitars, and this amazing song that has an amazing range! For me it is a true revelation! The strength of LONDON WILDE is to offer a song really bluffing! You'd think a singer rises from 80’s as we could hear above the US Heavy Metal or Heavy Scandinavian. It could be (on some tracks) singer in the Swedish group, WOLF but also in JUDAS PRIEST (listen to the full Riseyou tell me the news!)!
but LONDON WILDEhave the tone of voice that is clean and that demonstrates mastery of his body!
In all cases the song is a real treat!
The compositions are more mediums, dynamic and supported by its very electric guitars ... it was the thrill is so good!
Each title has its soul but the cohesion start to finish preventsArrival going in every direction. A mesmerizing album that takes you and do not let go throughout the 55 minutes, for me it was a real treat! All the musical parts are excellent!
Dave STARR was able to actually build a mature and effective album, with influences of 80’s , especially 90’s , but are enhanced by sound and production worthy of our 2000s? Yes, the mix is really a distillation of three decades of Heavy Metal! Bravo
to Dave , LONDON and Jim for this superb album that I recommend if you approach rather "adult" of Heavy Metal.
Style:Heavy Metal
Artistic Part: 3 / 5
Interest to Fans of 80’s Heavy Metal: 5 / 5
Interest in traditional metal fans in general: 5 / 5
RASKAL The French Warrior: 18.5 / 20
RASKAL Objective : 18.5 / 20
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09-10-2009
This is pretty damn cool. KNAC in Los Angeles ...The biggest rock station on the planet just gave us a killer review...
http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=7191
WildeStarr Arrival
Furnace Maximus Records
By Michael Fischer, Writer, Cartoonist
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 6:12 PM
Master of Metal Dave Starr (Vicious Rumors, Chastain) and Ripper Vocalist London Wilde have just released their debut record entitled “Arrival.” Hands down this is the best record of 2009!
WildeStarr “Arrival” is a Progressive Rock Masterpiece! This record contains ten blistering tracks that took me on an epic journey somewhere beyond my soul and the volume knob. (And this one goes up to eleven!)
Alameda Axe Man Dave Starr and Vocalist & Keyboardist London Wilde along with Drummer Jim Hawthorne have assembled an arsenal of music in the flavor of bands like Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Symphony X. “Arrival” goes way beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before.
Why this record is not on the Billboard Charts this week is sacrilege and your loss if you haven't heard it. To be honest, this record haunts me like Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) slithering in a mud pit with Vampire Fangs and a Black French Warrior Bikini. And that’s a very beautiful evil thing!
As soon as I pressed play, “Arrival” came out swinging! This material rocked my socks!
I was hooked as soon as I heard the opening riff from track one “Rose in the Dark.”
From the door slamming intro, a giant hole in the sky opens beyond the stars to begin a wild journey into “Arrival.” The Gates of Heaven (Hell) open with a crunching Les Paul riff, double bass thunder and massive melodic vocals. This song is AWSUME! It is tasteful and absolutely brilliant! The entire record is painted like Rod Serling’s Night Gallery offering redeeming Tales of Angels, Demons, pain, seduction, and sacrifice.
WildeStarr has a sound and chemistry that rivals Mercyful Fate and Dream Theater and a presentation that stands alongside records like Queensryche’s Operation Mindcrime.
“Arrival” is one of the best metal records I have heard in a long time. “Arrival” is like strolling through an ancient burial ground where the souls of the dead rise from out of the dark and attack you!
“Arrival” is all the things I love in a new record. This record is a mover! It’s brooding, it excites and it’s performed with precision. “Arrival” features the high octane vocals and keyboards of New Metal Maiden London Wilde. It’s quite a cool change to go from Rob Halford to a fiery blue eyed blonde Rock Goddess that just rips your heart out on vocals. London doesn’t fit the typical Female Singer Stereo type. She is very aggressive and attacks vocal lines like a wildcat. Until I heard London sing, Ann Boleyn (Vocalist Hellion) and Pamela Moore (Back up Vocalist Queensryche) and of course Ann Wilson from Heart were the heaviest female singers I ever heard. If you appreciate amazing high octane vocals whether it’s Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) or James Neal (Malice), this is your first class ticket to rock.
London Wilde’s vocal performance
does not disappoint.
Track two entitled “Arrival” really show cases London's song writing craft ability along with her amazing voice. She writes story book lyrics, excellent melodies and all the backup vocal harmonies and arrangements are outstanding. Definitely Harvard School of Song Writing and Recording here layer after layer. There are some incredible tunes on “Arrival” and clever song writing formulas (If there were still such a thing as popular songs on FM rock radio).
The title track two “Arrival” would definitely be played on the radio; excellent rhythm chord progressions over the harmony guitar solos. When I’m soloing, I like cool stuff to solo over and Dave does it all. The music is well thought out and not your basic tired three chord progressions. “Arrival” has a huge chorus, and killer lyrics. “Walls are bleeding red light, bare force controls the night, desperation fills your mind... Angel of a new kind!”
Being a dedicated musician and a fan of Classic Metal Music. I immediately respected this material just for its content, themes, and vintage approach. Metal isn’t really REAL Metal anymore. It’s all senseless grunting and shitting out vocals and every song is faster than a crack head in the key of B or E. What’s the point? 90% of all metal bands today have no feel, no color and no creativity! It’s like what are those guys so pissed off about? In this crap ass new age of Cartoon Network Knuckle Dragger Cookie Monster Bands. The true Metal Gods should toss a party every time a record of “Arrival’s” magnitude is released. WildeStarr is a savior. It’s cool to hear something familiar yet so completely different and unexpected; that’s what listening to new music is all about.
This record is analog heavy without being over modern processed. I like the low tuning, it makes track three “Touching God” come off super heavy duty. This song put me in 4th gear and the music is not over busy and solo crazy like Dream Theater. Killer ominous intro and guitar feedback riff here! The chorus in “Touching God” blows doors; great melody. Descending harmonic minors flying for days! Nice touch on the Demonic backup vocals. All the guitar solos on “Arrival” have strong feel and Dave put together some massive harmonies reminiscent of early Iron Maiden and King Diamond. It fuels the material. Dave created smooth, simplistic voicing on his guitar to compliment the music instead of needlessly flailing about the neck from solo to solo. Nothing is over the top and he really milks those riffs!
For me personally, “Arrival” has taken a powder keg to all the metal records I’ve heard lately.
By the forth track “Rise” I was in 5th gear and inspired to go 140 mph down the freeway listening to this record. In the spirit of Rob Halford’s band Fight, I’d swear this song wants to fight! Powerhouse Vocalist London Wilde is definitely the new High Priestess in my CD Collection. She rips out those vocals and devours Pussy Cat Dolls for a snack (with her Starbucks Coffee of course). London’s performance on track four “Rise” made me rise up out of my chair the first time I heard it. What conviction. You talk about pipes. London has an incredible range and just nails those high notes in the spirit of singers like the late great Carl Albert (Vicious Rumors).
I know Carl Albert is smiling down from beyond because WildeStarr is one hell of an inspirational tribute to his voice and his legacy. Track nine “Voice in the Silence” was written in honor of Carl who was lost in a tragic car accident April 22, 1995.
I feel very fortunate to have seen Carl live with Vicious Rumors several times in their prime. He was the most incredible metal singer I have ever seen command a stage.
He was just mind blowing and made it all look so easy. Back in those days, Carl was approached by several major label bands to join. Carl humbly declined and said, “No thanks, I want to play with my own band Vicious Rumors, Cheers mate now off you go!”
A noble response of that nature tells a lot about a singer’s credibility to his band and his loyalty to not sell out. Carl wanted to play with his own band Vicious Rumors.
VR was his war uniform and the guys in the band were his close friends, not hired guns.
A captivating song like “Voice in the Silence” is the perfect way to immortalize Carl reminding us he will always be the best, forever young, and never forgotten.
Axeman Dave Starr plays both lead guitars and all bass parts on this record and it’s incredible playing. He plays solid counter melodies on his 8 string bass always complimenting the guitars without over riding them technically. When it comes to vintage metal, Dave is the ultimate rhythm section. He is innovative like Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler. When Dave plays bass, he makes guitar players and bands sound better. And when he’s on stage, he knows exactly where he belongs. It’s as if he was born standing in front of a drum riser and a wall full of screaming Marshall Amplifiers.
WildeStarrs debut is Dave Starr’s first solo effort since departing Vicious Rumors.
In honor of the style of music Dave originated with VR, I know he would expect nothing less than perfection with WildeStarr. If you take the time to do something, it shows.
Dave has truly out done himself taking his vision to another time and place, and he brought his music to a whole other level. “Arrival” is more progressive than anything he has recorded in the past. I now realize Dave leaving VR was his personal calling to make this record.
All ten tracks on “Arrival” just flow like molten lava into the next song. The middle of the record is just as good as the first half. One of my favorite songs is track five “Down of the Sun” (absolute killer song!) is followed by a slightly faster tempo tune called “In this World.” The verse and chorus are the same and the chord progression never really resolves. This song rocks and unlike the Presidents Health Care Reform Plan, I can trust it! “In this World” is solid, straight ahead balls to the wall WildeStarr Thunder; great driving song. It makes me want to crank up my stereo, hit the L.A. 405 freeway at 3 am and floor it (all the way to In-n-Out Burger).
Track seven “Generation Next” is a classic double kick head crusher. This is a cool song! Straight ahead and slamming balls. Drummer Jim Hawthorn does a kick ass job on the drum kit and deserves a medal for his work on this record. Like a King Diamond Record, each tune on “Arrival” just keeps coming at you amidst ghostly keyboards, choir vocals, chanting, marching sound effects and warm acoustic guitar intros. I’m a Classic Rush Fan and London’s voice tone at times reminds me of Geddy Lee back in the day but with better range and more balls. Very Progressive. There's major kick ass around every chorus! Metal Fans will flip out when they hear “Arrival.” The whole record just flows with no bumps or animals in the road.
In Dave's previous work with Vicious Rumors, they always went straight for my throat like a Pit bull. VR’s motto was plug in and hang on! The material WildeStarr performs is more ghostly and serpent like (think Kate Beckinsale slithering in mud). The music slowly creeps up on me like a snake in the grass. WildeStarr is a beast! These tunes really have something to say. Track eight “Nevermore” is the only slow tune on the record. Slow verse, heavy chorus, and as they said in World War II, “the bridge is on fire.” Dave arranged some nice acoustic string work and guitar harmonies on this tune; excellent dynamics and vocal arrangements. Again, London’s vocals are incredible, and Yes Virgina, she hits all the high notes! This song just cries out in pain with unbelievable feeling. They milk the ending and end on an acoustic note. “Nevermore” sets up track nine which is Carl Albert's Tribute song “Voice in the Silence.” Those punches and that riff to start “Voice in the Silence” is cool! Very Vicious Rumors like and how Carl was as a person. Heavy and bouncing off the ceiling like all the three Marx Brothers. Amazing song and Carl would be honored by Londons vocal performance and lyrics! They say Messiahs die tragic deaths. I always knew Carl was a Messiah...A Metal Messiah!
Track ten “The Chain” is a final metaphor for the spiritual faith that links dedicated Metalheads like us together. As the last song on this record “The Chain” plays out like an old friend sailing out of the shadows and into the night. London just ripping away on vocals as the music plays out. I feel like Beavis and Butthead on the couch after they got their ass kicked by a girl singer. And all I could say to myself as I peeled off my headphones was, “Whoa that was cool!” And then let out a devilish snicker like Beavis “Yeah, yeah that was cool, yeah, fire! Fire!” Then my last thought was “Hmmm, let’s play track one Rose in the Dark again!”
Dave Starr and London Wilde are the perfect metal marriage. Three years of hard work have finally paid off for these dedicated artists, and it shows in the final recording which is WildeStarr’s debut to the world entitled “Arrival”. It has arrived and it’s refreshing to experience new Classic Metal Music of this caliber in 2009. “Arrival” is lethal and really delivers! This is the best record of 2009!
WildeStarr “Arrival” is Pure %100 Proof KNAC.COM Metal Mastery!
WildeStarr “Arrival” New CD-Digital Music Release.... Total Running Time 54:32 (All tracks performed and written by WildeStarr...)
Track 1. Rose in The Dark... 7:29
Track 2. Arrival... 5:53
Track 3. Touching God... 5:13
Track 4. Rise... 5:37
Track 5. Down of the Sun... 5:14
Track 6. In this World... 5:25
Track 7. Generation Next... 3:28
Track 8. Nevermore... 6:35
Track 9. Voice in the Silence... 4:53 (Dedicated to Carl Albert 1962-1995)
Track 10. The Chain... 4:17
WildeStarr “Arrival” is: “London Wilde” - Lead Vocals/Keyboards/Backing Vocals, Dave Starr - All Guitars/Bass/Backing Vocals, and Jim Hawthorne - Drums. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Dave Starr, London Wilde and Jim Hawthorne at Spirit Wind Studios in Hayward, California and Big White Studios in Alameda California between 2006 and 2009.
WildeStarr “Arrival” can be purchased through www.WildeStarr.com/ or I-Tunes.
Also visit WildeStarr on My Space @ http://www.myspace.com/WildeStarr.
Visit Michael Fischer at: www.toonsonice.com.
http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=7191
WildeStarr Arrival
Furnace Maximus Records
By Michael Fischer, Writer, Cartoonist
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 6:12 PM
Master of Metal Dave Starr (Vicious Rumors, Chastain) and Ripper Vocalist London Wilde have just released their debut record entitled “Arrival.” Hands down this is the best record of 2009!
WildeStarr “Arrival” is a Progressive Rock Masterpiece! This record contains ten blistering tracks that took me on an epic journey somewhere beyond my soul and the volume knob. (And this one goes up to eleven!)
Alameda Axe Man Dave Starr and Vocalist & Keyboardist London Wilde along with Drummer Jim Hawthorne have assembled an arsenal of music in the flavor of bands like Judas Priest, Queensryche, and Symphony X. “Arrival” goes way beyond anything I’ve ever experienced before.
Why this record is not on the Billboard Charts this week is sacrilege and your loss if you haven't heard it. To be honest, this record haunts me like Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) slithering in a mud pit with Vampire Fangs and a Black French Warrior Bikini. And that’s a very beautiful evil thing!
As soon as I pressed play, “Arrival” came out swinging! This material rocked my socks!
I was hooked as soon as I heard the opening riff from track one “Rose in the Dark.”
From the door slamming intro, a giant hole in the sky opens beyond the stars to begin a wild journey into “Arrival.” The Gates of Heaven (Hell) open with a crunching Les Paul riff, double bass thunder and massive melodic vocals. This song is AWSUME! It is tasteful and absolutely brilliant! The entire record is painted like Rod Serling’s Night Gallery offering redeeming Tales of Angels, Demons, pain, seduction, and sacrifice.
WildeStarr has a sound and chemistry that rivals Mercyful Fate and Dream Theater and a presentation that stands alongside records like Queensryche’s Operation Mindcrime.
“Arrival” is one of the best metal records I have heard in a long time. “Arrival” is like strolling through an ancient burial ground where the souls of the dead rise from out of the dark and attack you!
“Arrival” is all the things I love in a new record. This record is a mover! It’s brooding, it excites and it’s performed with precision. “Arrival” features the high octane vocals and keyboards of New Metal Maiden London Wilde. It’s quite a cool change to go from Rob Halford to a fiery blue eyed blonde Rock Goddess that just rips your heart out on vocals. London doesn’t fit the typical Female Singer Stereo type. She is very aggressive and attacks vocal lines like a wildcat. Until I heard London sing, Ann Boleyn (Vocalist Hellion) and Pamela Moore (Back up Vocalist Queensryche) and of course Ann Wilson from Heart were the heaviest female singers I ever heard. If you appreciate amazing high octane vocals whether it’s Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) or James Neal (Malice), this is your first class ticket to rock.
London Wilde’s vocal performance
does not disappoint.
Track two entitled “Arrival” really show cases London's song writing craft ability along with her amazing voice. She writes story book lyrics, excellent melodies and all the backup vocal harmonies and arrangements are outstanding. Definitely Harvard School of Song Writing and Recording here layer after layer. There are some incredible tunes on “Arrival” and clever song writing formulas (If there were still such a thing as popular songs on FM rock radio).
The title track two “Arrival” would definitely be played on the radio; excellent rhythm chord progressions over the harmony guitar solos. When I’m soloing, I like cool stuff to solo over and Dave does it all. The music is well thought out and not your basic tired three chord progressions. “Arrival” has a huge chorus, and killer lyrics. “Walls are bleeding red light, bare force controls the night, desperation fills your mind... Angel of a new kind!”
Being a dedicated musician and a fan of Classic Metal Music. I immediately respected this material just for its content, themes, and vintage approach. Metal isn’t really REAL Metal anymore. It’s all senseless grunting and shitting out vocals and every song is faster than a crack head in the key of B or E. What’s the point? 90% of all metal bands today have no feel, no color and no creativity! It’s like what are those guys so pissed off about? In this crap ass new age of Cartoon Network Knuckle Dragger Cookie Monster Bands. The true Metal Gods should toss a party every time a record of “Arrival’s” magnitude is released. WildeStarr is a savior. It’s cool to hear something familiar yet so completely different and unexpected; that’s what listening to new music is all about.
This record is analog heavy without being over modern processed. I like the low tuning, it makes track three “Touching God” come off super heavy duty. This song put me in 4th gear and the music is not over busy and solo crazy like Dream Theater. Killer ominous intro and guitar feedback riff here! The chorus in “Touching God” blows doors; great melody. Descending harmonic minors flying for days! Nice touch on the Demonic backup vocals. All the guitar solos on “Arrival” have strong feel and Dave put together some massive harmonies reminiscent of early Iron Maiden and King Diamond. It fuels the material. Dave created smooth, simplistic voicing on his guitar to compliment the music instead of needlessly flailing about the neck from solo to solo. Nothing is over the top and he really milks those riffs!
For me personally, “Arrival” has taken a powder keg to all the metal records I’ve heard lately.
By the forth track “Rise” I was in 5th gear and inspired to go 140 mph down the freeway listening to this record. In the spirit of Rob Halford’s band Fight, I’d swear this song wants to fight! Powerhouse Vocalist London Wilde is definitely the new High Priestess in my CD Collection. She rips out those vocals and devours Pussy Cat Dolls for a snack (with her Starbucks Coffee of course). London’s performance on track four “Rise” made me rise up out of my chair the first time I heard it. What conviction. You talk about pipes. London has an incredible range and just nails those high notes in the spirit of singers like the late great Carl Albert (Vicious Rumors).
I know Carl Albert is smiling down from beyond because WildeStarr is one hell of an inspirational tribute to his voice and his legacy. Track nine “Voice in the Silence” was written in honor of Carl who was lost in a tragic car accident April 22, 1995.
I feel very fortunate to have seen Carl live with Vicious Rumors several times in their prime. He was the most incredible metal singer I have ever seen command a stage.
He was just mind blowing and made it all look so easy. Back in those days, Carl was approached by several major label bands to join. Carl humbly declined and said, “No thanks, I want to play with my own band Vicious Rumors, Cheers mate now off you go!”
A noble response of that nature tells a lot about a singer’s credibility to his band and his loyalty to not sell out. Carl wanted to play with his own band Vicious Rumors.
VR was his war uniform and the guys in the band were his close friends, not hired guns.
A captivating song like “Voice in the Silence” is the perfect way to immortalize Carl reminding us he will always be the best, forever young, and never forgotten.
Axeman Dave Starr plays both lead guitars and all bass parts on this record and it’s incredible playing. He plays solid counter melodies on his 8 string bass always complimenting the guitars without over riding them technically. When it comes to vintage metal, Dave is the ultimate rhythm section. He is innovative like Black Sabbath Bassist Geezer Butler. When Dave plays bass, he makes guitar players and bands sound better. And when he’s on stage, he knows exactly where he belongs. It’s as if he was born standing in front of a drum riser and a wall full of screaming Marshall Amplifiers.
WildeStarrs debut is Dave Starr’s first solo effort since departing Vicious Rumors.
In honor of the style of music Dave originated with VR, I know he would expect nothing less than perfection with WildeStarr. If you take the time to do something, it shows.
Dave has truly out done himself taking his vision to another time and place, and he brought his music to a whole other level. “Arrival” is more progressive than anything he has recorded in the past. I now realize Dave leaving VR was his personal calling to make this record.
All ten tracks on “Arrival” just flow like molten lava into the next song. The middle of the record is just as good as the first half. One of my favorite songs is track five “Down of the Sun” (absolute killer song!) is followed by a slightly faster tempo tune called “In this World.” The verse and chorus are the same and the chord progression never really resolves. This song rocks and unlike the Presidents Health Care Reform Plan, I can trust it! “In this World” is solid, straight ahead balls to the wall WildeStarr Thunder; great driving song. It makes me want to crank up my stereo, hit the L.A. 405 freeway at 3 am and floor it (all the way to In-n-Out Burger).
Track seven “Generation Next” is a classic double kick head crusher. This is a cool song! Straight ahead and slamming balls. Drummer Jim Hawthorn does a kick ass job on the drum kit and deserves a medal for his work on this record. Like a King Diamond Record, each tune on “Arrival” just keeps coming at you amidst ghostly keyboards, choir vocals, chanting, marching sound effects and warm acoustic guitar intros. I’m a Classic Rush Fan and London’s voice tone at times reminds me of Geddy Lee back in the day but with better range and more balls. Very Progressive. There's major kick ass around every chorus! Metal Fans will flip out when they hear “Arrival.” The whole record just flows with no bumps or animals in the road.
In Dave's previous work with Vicious Rumors, they always went straight for my throat like a Pit bull. VR’s motto was plug in and hang on! The material WildeStarr performs is more ghostly and serpent like (think Kate Beckinsale slithering in mud). The music slowly creeps up on me like a snake in the grass. WildeStarr is a beast! These tunes really have something to say. Track eight “Nevermore” is the only slow tune on the record. Slow verse, heavy chorus, and as they said in World War II, “the bridge is on fire.” Dave arranged some nice acoustic string work and guitar harmonies on this tune; excellent dynamics and vocal arrangements. Again, London’s vocals are incredible, and Yes Virgina, she hits all the high notes! This song just cries out in pain with unbelievable feeling. They milk the ending and end on an acoustic note. “Nevermore” sets up track nine which is Carl Albert's Tribute song “Voice in the Silence.” Those punches and that riff to start “Voice in the Silence” is cool! Very Vicious Rumors like and how Carl was as a person. Heavy and bouncing off the ceiling like all the three Marx Brothers. Amazing song and Carl would be honored by Londons vocal performance and lyrics! They say Messiahs die tragic deaths. I always knew Carl was a Messiah...A Metal Messiah!
Track ten “The Chain” is a final metaphor for the spiritual faith that links dedicated Metalheads like us together. As the last song on this record “The Chain” plays out like an old friend sailing out of the shadows and into the night. London just ripping away on vocals as the music plays out. I feel like Beavis and Butthead on the couch after they got their ass kicked by a girl singer. And all I could say to myself as I peeled off my headphones was, “Whoa that was cool!” And then let out a devilish snicker like Beavis “Yeah, yeah that was cool, yeah, fire! Fire!” Then my last thought was “Hmmm, let’s play track one Rose in the Dark again!”
Dave Starr and London Wilde are the perfect metal marriage. Three years of hard work have finally paid off for these dedicated artists, and it shows in the final recording which is WildeStarr’s debut to the world entitled “Arrival”. It has arrived and it’s refreshing to experience new Classic Metal Music of this caliber in 2009. “Arrival” is lethal and really delivers! This is the best record of 2009!
WildeStarr “Arrival” is Pure %100 Proof KNAC.COM Metal Mastery!
WildeStarr “Arrival” New CD-Digital Music Release.... Total Running Time 54:32 (All tracks performed and written by WildeStarr...)
Track 1. Rose in The Dark... 7:29
Track 2. Arrival... 5:53
Track 3. Touching God... 5:13
Track 4. Rise... 5:37
Track 5. Down of the Sun... 5:14
Track 6. In this World... 5:25
Track 7. Generation Next... 3:28
Track 8. Nevermore... 6:35
Track 9. Voice in the Silence... 4:53 (Dedicated to Carl Albert 1962-1995)
Track 10. The Chain... 4:17
WildeStarr “Arrival” is: “London Wilde” - Lead Vocals/Keyboards/Backing Vocals, Dave Starr - All Guitars/Bass/Backing Vocals, and Jim Hawthorne - Drums. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Dave Starr, London Wilde and Jim Hawthorne at Spirit Wind Studios in Hayward, California and Big White Studios in Alameda California between 2006 and 2009.
WildeStarr “Arrival” can be purchased through www.WildeStarr.com/ or I-Tunes.
Also visit WildeStarr on My Space @ http://www.myspace.com/WildeStarr.
Visit Michael Fischer at: www.toonsonice.com.
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WildeStarr - Arrival
Reviewed by Grigoris on 2009/09/11
http://www.metal-temple.com/review.asp?id=3975 (Greece)
Furnace Maximus Records
1. Rose In The Dark
2. Arrival
3. Touching God
4. Rise
5. Down Of The Sun
6. In This World
7. Generation Next
8. Nevermore
9. Voice In The Silence
10. The Chain
London Wilde - Vocals, Keyboards
Dave Starr - Guitar, Bass
Jim Hawthorne - Drums
I was in contact with Dave Starr some months ago, then being told the recordings for his WILDESTARR project were completed and the first promo copies for Media reviews would soon be on the way. Having not a single clue what his new mission would be about, it was an exciting moment to receive a fabulous promotional kit with full Press info and liner notes in order to have a generous input prior to listening to (what proved to be) this excellent album.
Dave Starr’s name has been largely associated with the ’classic’ discography of American renowned metallers VICIOUS RUMORS. Holding the bass duties during the band’s 1985-1992 years, then briefly joining VR again for the "Warball" (2006) sessions, Dave has also been credited for working with guitar extraordinaire David Chastain in his notable "In An Outrage" (2004) CD while his was a member of the LAAZ ROCKIT team back in 1983 (the Press leaf states he contributed to the Oakland, CA thrashers’ early "Prelude To Death" demo EP - it’s impressive how educational a detailed info sheet can be!). In WILDSTARR now, Dave decides to record both the guitar and bass tracks while invites a mystery lady called London Wilde to handle the vocals and keys sections, with drummer Jim Hawthorne filling the WILDESTARR lineup.
London Wilde was initially invited to supply the keyboards work for the songs Dave had already written, after they had met in David Chastain’s sessions. Impressed by her vocal abilities, it seems that Dave Starr had no other choice - or will - but to offer her the job. And - to cut along story short - London’s singing is impressive. She manages to combine the Heavy/Power Metal dynamics (many males shall bow to her throat when she decides to reach the ’sky’ notes) with some more emotional/ethereal vibe, while pieces of more sci-fi Rock singing are not out of the question, too. The balance proves to be fine; you know ho risky is to merge different patterns with today’s ’harsh’ requirements.
The music written by WILDESTARR is set on relative layers. Boasting massive classic American Metal guitars - both in the rhythm and leads fields - and some bombarding rhythm section, "Arrival"’s songlist also features a portion of more atmospheric music, surely originating from the keyboards slices but also being an adequate result of Starr’s view regarding enough lead parts and the production/sound. Do not rely on what Press info texts are declaring in general, but I guess this time the announcement is quite to the point, stating "Arrival" sounds like a mix of VICIOUS RUMORS, SAVATAGE, JUDAS PRIEST and EVANESCENCE. Even if the latter band’s quote is quite controversial for the average metalhead’s likes, it is essential to be stated that it is brought up just to underline the ambiance included in "Arrival"’s songs and not to recall any of the Little Rock, AR rockers’ songwriting blueprints (except from the vocals, maybe). Not to forget, I’d add HELSTAR, CRIMSON GLORY, LEATHERWOLF and CHASTAIN as some further bands brought to mind while listening to this album.
I’d like the production to be even more ’professional’, even if it surely is OK now. Else, the diversity in the themes and tempos, the mix of the old and the new in WILDESTARR’s musicianship and the hard work obviously done in the melodies and songparts result to a more than good album. Dave Starr has come up with an excellent CD and I really hope this is not all we’ll ever gonna here from WILDESTARR; really hope. You can order "Arrival" - comes with a 16-page glossy booklet - directly from the band and you’re kindly advised to do so.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Grigoris on 2009/09/11
http://www.metal-temple.com/review.asp?id=3975 (Greece)
Furnace Maximus Records
1. Rose In The Dark
2. Arrival
3. Touching God
4. Rise
5. Down Of The Sun
6. In This World
7. Generation Next
8. Nevermore
9. Voice In The Silence
10. The Chain
London Wilde - Vocals, Keyboards
Dave Starr - Guitar, Bass
Jim Hawthorne - Drums
I was in contact with Dave Starr some months ago, then being told the recordings for his WILDESTARR project were completed and the first promo copies for Media reviews would soon be on the way. Having not a single clue what his new mission would be about, it was an exciting moment to receive a fabulous promotional kit with full Press info and liner notes in order to have a generous input prior to listening to (what proved to be) this excellent album.
Dave Starr’s name has been largely associated with the ’classic’ discography of American renowned metallers VICIOUS RUMORS. Holding the bass duties during the band’s 1985-1992 years, then briefly joining VR again for the "Warball" (2006) sessions, Dave has also been credited for working with guitar extraordinaire David Chastain in his notable "In An Outrage" (2004) CD while his was a member of the LAAZ ROCKIT team back in 1983 (the Press leaf states he contributed to the Oakland, CA thrashers’ early "Prelude To Death" demo EP - it’s impressive how educational a detailed info sheet can be!). In WILDSTARR now, Dave decides to record both the guitar and bass tracks while invites a mystery lady called London Wilde to handle the vocals and keys sections, with drummer Jim Hawthorne filling the WILDESTARR lineup.
London Wilde was initially invited to supply the keyboards work for the songs Dave had already written, after they had met in David Chastain’s sessions. Impressed by her vocal abilities, it seems that Dave Starr had no other choice - or will - but to offer her the job. And - to cut along story short - London’s singing is impressive. She manages to combine the Heavy/Power Metal dynamics (many males shall bow to her throat when she decides to reach the ’sky’ notes) with some more emotional/ethereal vibe, while pieces of more sci-fi Rock singing are not out of the question, too. The balance proves to be fine; you know ho risky is to merge different patterns with today’s ’harsh’ requirements.
The music written by WILDESTARR is set on relative layers. Boasting massive classic American Metal guitars - both in the rhythm and leads fields - and some bombarding rhythm section, "Arrival"’s songlist also features a portion of more atmospheric music, surely originating from the keyboards slices but also being an adequate result of Starr’s view regarding enough lead parts and the production/sound. Do not rely on what Press info texts are declaring in general, but I guess this time the announcement is quite to the point, stating "Arrival" sounds like a mix of VICIOUS RUMORS, SAVATAGE, JUDAS PRIEST and EVANESCENCE. Even if the latter band’s quote is quite controversial for the average metalhead’s likes, it is essential to be stated that it is brought up just to underline the ambiance included in "Arrival"’s songs and not to recall any of the Little Rock, AR rockers’ songwriting blueprints (except from the vocals, maybe). Not to forget, I’d add HELSTAR, CRIMSON GLORY, LEATHERWOLF and CHASTAIN as some further bands brought to mind while listening to this album.
I’d like the production to be even more ’professional’, even if it surely is OK now. Else, the diversity in the themes and tempos, the mix of the old and the new in WILDESTARR’s musicianship and the hard work obviously done in the melodies and songparts result to a more than good album. Dave Starr has come up with an excellent CD and I really hope this is not all we’ll ever gonna here from WILDESTARR; really hope. You can order "Arrival" - comes with a 16-page glossy booklet - directly from the band and you’re kindly advised to do so.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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09-22-2009
WildeStarr "Arrival" CD review from Toxic Metal Webzine (Serbia)
http://www.toxicmetal.in.rs/index.ph...catid=35:power
http://www.toxicmetal.in.rs/index.ph...catid=35:power
OCENA: 8,5/10
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New follow up review at Spirit of Metal Webzine (France)
New follow up review at Spirit of Metal Webzine (France)
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WildeStarr "Arrival" Review at: www.femmemetal.net
WildeStarr - "Arrival" (2009)
Label : Furnace Maximus Records
WildeStarr - "Arrival" (2009)
Label : Furnace Maximus Records
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WildeStarr "Arrival" CD review at: www.furyrocks.com
Published: 30 September 2009
WildeStarr
Arrival
Furnace Maximum Records
Genre: Extreme Melodic Metal
Published: 30 September 2009
WildeStarr
Arrival
Furnace Maximum Records
Genre: Extreme Melodic Metal
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WildeStarr "Arrival" Review by: Cristiano "Frank" Gonçalves
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