WildeStarr "Arrival" out worldwide TODAY!

[WildeStarr]

THANKS everyone here at mylespaul for the friendship and support!

WildeStarr "Arrival" out worldwide TODAY!
WildeStarr "Arrival" song samples now online!

To download the title track FOR FREE, listen to the song samples, and post comments, please visit:

WildeStarr - Official Band Site
WildeStarr on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads
WildeStarr - ReverbNation

Album can be purchased direct from our website or downloaded now at Amazon, Rhapsody, and itunes

Thanks!
Dave Starr & London Wilde

[lp_junkie]

It's incredible, she can wail with the best of them and the guitars are just incredible.

[StrangerNY]

Best of luck on the release, WS - the record is a monster.

- D

[WildeStarr]

Thanks for the kind words! I can't believe how damn busy we are right now, it is a great feeling to have this CD finally out after 3 years of hard work. I have been doing promotion non stop the last 30 days. I don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done!

[gui524]

Congratulations bro !! It's every musician dream to release a CD worldwide and you did it

[StrangerNY]

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

Thanks for the kind words! I can't believe how damn busy we are right now, it is a great feeling to have this CD finally out after 3 years of hard work. I have been doing promotion non stop the last 30 days. I don't have enough hours in the day to get everything done!

I'm sure you're hating every minute of it.

So... when do we get some East Coast tour dates?

- D

[lp_junkie]

gui- Dave was already famous back in the 80's-90's with Vicious Rumor several albums, world tours and MTV Vids and also played on a David Chastain album.

This isn't his first rodeo, but I would say this is the best effort of all of them, I really am inspired by what I've heard. First good metal in ages.

Rock on, Dave.....

[WildeStarr]

Originally Posted by lp_junkie

gui- Dave was already famous back in the 80's-90's with Vicious Rumor several albums, world tours and MTV Vids and also played on a David Chastain album.

This isn't his first rodeo, but I would say this is the best effort of all of them, I really am inspired by what I've heard. First good metal in ages.

Rock on, Dave.....

THANKS LPJ:
Hey, its all good. That was then , and this is now. I played bass on all those VR albums and tours, same thing with CHASTAIN. 8 or 9 albums, not including some session work along the way. I have really only been playing guitar seriously now for about 4 years. So, this is all a new beginning for me. Crazy how this all came together after I quit drinking and got my shit together. Life is really great right now... in many ways.

[lp_junkie]

well it sounds amazing, I am actually writing 3 new songs just because I am inspired again.

Funny what happens when our minds are free of drugs and booze.

[mrpesca]

Hey I quit drinking 6 years ago and I don't sound that good.

Anyway, good luck on your release and congrats on your sobriety. Rock out with your c*** out.

[WildeStarr]

Originally Posted by lp_junkie

well it sounds amazing, I am actually writing 3 new songs just because I am inspired again.

Funny what happens when our minds are free of drugs and booze.

Thanks again! The truth is... there is no way in hell I could have done this if I did not quit drinking 4 years ago. This is the most complex and ambitious thing I have ever been involved with in my career. I spend more time in the studio on this album then all the other albums I did in the past put together.

[lp_junkie]

She has a powerful and haunting voice, the description of Evanescence meets Judas Priest is accurate.

[WildeStarr]

Originally Posted by StrangerNY

I'm sure you're hating every minute of it.

So... when do we get some East Coast tour dates?

- D

I love it!

I need a band. London and I did everything ourselves in the studio along with a session drummer. I will cross that bridge a bit later on. I already have offers coming in from people that want to play with us when we tour.

[StrangerNY]

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

I love it!

I'm sure! the work has gotta be done - and when it's work to promote a labor of love (as your record so obviously is!), it's almost not work at all.

Originally Posted by WildeStarr

I need a band. London and I did everything ourselves in the studio along with a session drummer. I will cross that bridge a bit later on. I already have offers coming in from people that want to play with us when we tour.

Keep me posted. When your band's in place and you're ready to brutalize the East Coast, let me know and I'll give you some contacts for NY area. I'm pretty sure I can help you with that.

Who's marketing the record? (PM me if you don't want to make that info public.)

- D

[gui524]

Originally Posted by lp_junkie

gui- Dave was already famous back in the 80's-90's with Vicious Rumor several albums, world tours and MTV Vids and also played on a David Chastain album.

This isn't his first rodeo, but I would say this is the best effort of all of them, I really am inspired by what I've heard. First good metal in ages.

Rock on, Dave.....

That's news to me !!

YouTube - Vicious Rumors - Only Live Twice live 1992

YouTube - Vicious Rumors - Only Live Twice live 1992

Nice fringe WS !!

[WildeStarr]

Originally Posted by gui524

That's news to me !!

YouTube - Vicious Rumors - Only Live Twice live 1992

Nice fringe WS !!

That takes me back. That was from the Japan Tour 1992. The studio interview part was filmed at the Atlantic offices in Tokyo the day we flew in, the live show was Club Citta in Tokyo. We did 2 sold out nights there and recorded our LIVE album that came out later that year. That is my least favorite of all the records I did with VR. Recording production was low budget and it sounds like it. The shows in Japan were incredible.

[WildeStarr]

Reviews starting to come in....

Metal guitar legend and virtuoso David Chastain says.....

"WildeStarr 'Arrival' is the best debut release I've heard so far in 2009. Newcomer vocalist London Wilde gives a star making performance."



LEVIATHAN RECORDS Official Website

[WildeStarr]

WildeStarr "Arrival" CD review from Metal To Infinity (Belgium)



Today, August 20 – 2009, outside temperatures to increase to value above 30 degrees Celsius (which is very unusual for our little Belgium) so the heat is really on while writing down this review but I don’t care at all! Let me tell you this, for a band like WildeStarr – I do it all with pleasure and passion for the almighty US Metal movement!!

WideStarr is a new Francisco Bay Area Metal formation set up by legendary bassist Dave Starr… please don’t tell me you’ve never heard of him!! One of the most gifted bass player since the early eighties – all the magnificent works he brought to the Metal masses while Dave joined the Vicious Rumors ranks – one word so called OUTSTANDING! Active in VR for 22 years, well I’ll bow for such musicians whatever it takes. From 1985 till 2006 hooked up with Vicious Rumors, he also played with Laaz Rockit, Destillery and Chastain for a while!

Nowadays, Dave just formed his own band named WildeStarr along with London Wilde. She worked behind the scenes as recording engineer / song writer, studio vocalist and keyboard player over the last 15 years. Eventually all started while Lodon was pretty busy recording the bass lines for the Chastain (with Dave those days!) album “In An Outrage”… both Dave and Wilde talked with each other about his plans to set up a solo project. First Dave asked if she wanted to jump on the wagon delivering the keyboard tasks but on her way, London was so excited of Dave’s own and new music so far – she took all the chances she’s got and asked Dave to recruit as vocalist! As most things in life goes on – one led to another and yes, London Wilde became a full member as vocalist, she also handles backing vocals and keyboards in style! Dave Starr himself takes control of all guitars and bass lines like a real pro! Missing part in WildStarr’s game was a drummer which were founded by Jim Hawthorne afterwards, recording process started at Big White studios (Alemada), Mixing / mastering process took place at Spirit Wind Studios in Hayward California. Meanwhile, the album is unleashed through Furnace Maximus Media – entitled “Arrival”.

First song ‘Rose In The Dark’ takes me by the throat right on – dark minded, short intro before all explodes for real. A superb mixture of US Power Metal with minor dark / progressive vibes. First shot – first smack in the face to me! Dave’s guitar duties brilliant and London’t voice blows me away… the way she sings is quite amazing and from now on, she already be added to my favourite list of all time singers. If you’re into vocal use in the vein of Queensryche, Wolfeblitzer or Almighty Carl Albert – just go for WildStarr!

More dark and sinister moments during the title track but – haunted atmospheres breathing down your neck… heavy laden, groovy guitars with outstanding solo moments to ask for full attention. Also on this song the vocals are top notch! Loud and crystal clear, when London goes real high I nearly get a cardiac arrest. On ‘Touching God’ there is a dark atmospheric vibe on board – quite progressive Metal elements audible too but still very amusing but…

The song called ‘Rise’ makes me going insane through and through… in the vein of early Vicious Rumors style (listen up for the great guitar tactics), such works make me feel proud being a US Metal fan. Perfectly played track with super high pitched vocals – AMAZING! We’re almost in the middle of the entire album while ‘Down Of The Sun’ appears. Subtle and gentle in the beginning, a bit later on the song switches into some kinda melancholic / dramatic Power Metal masterpiece. Do I need to say that the combination of both Dave and London continues to work out an outstanding way? I don’t want to forget to mention also the great job of drummer Jim Hawthorne… never heard of him before but remarkable enough for me this guy can be considered as well skilled!

Okay, in the vein of early Ruffians (with Carl Albert) and early VR come on songs like ‘In This World’ and ‘Generation Next’… SUPERB!! Stay put for the touchable, awesome vocals on ‘Voice In The Silence’ before “Arrival’ shuts down in an overwhelmed form of breathtaking talent with the song called ‘The Chain’.

I'm glad I survived my journey through the entire album of WildeStarr – so much fantastic songs on one album to boost up adrenaline to the extreme… I really have great time listening to all of the 10 songs full of attention, of course with a huge form of admiration for the US Metal movement in general. Very good production, full colour 16 page booklet, cover art and nice looking inlay… all looks very attractive and actually so I’d like to describe WildeStarr’s name of the game too. Extremely versatile vocal use able to take my breath away plus the musical aspect can be considered as magnificent – I'm satisfied all. A superb US Melodic Metal highlight with vibes taking from a darkened, progressive world. Check WildeStarr at: WildeStarr - Official Band Site or WildeStarr on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

MY POINTS: 97 / 100 (Review by Stefan)

Metal to Infinity:WILDESTARR

[scoobyzjr]

Awesome man!!!!! I can't wait to get home and download it from itunes. The clips were very cool. Can't wait to listen through the whole thing. Please make sure to come through Baltimore/DC when you finally get out on the road. Jaxx in West Springfield, VA is a cool venue for metal acts. Congrats man!!!

[LongBeach]

Nothing but great news and reviews!
Congrats Wildstar!

[WildeStarr]

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: WildeStarr - Official Band Site


Thanks to Jodi from The Metal Alley!!

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[ruddy]

congratulations man, i had no idea you were already a rockstar, thats really cool! im happy youve got this far after you quit drinking, speaks volumes to other people out there! i may even buy your album!

[WildeStarr]

Originally Posted by ruddy

congratulations man, i had no idea you were already a rockstar, thats really cool! im happy youve got this far after you quit drinking, speaks volumes to other people out there! i may even buy your album!

Thanks! I don't think I am a rock star, but I have been doing this for a long time. I just try to keep my guitar in tune and hope it all works out somehow.

[WildeStarr]

METAL RULES

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 WildeStarr, 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]

WildeStarr "Arrival" CD review at: Spirit of Metal webzine : bands, albums reviews, interviews, live reports, mp3, photos, biographies...

Review by Kerbinator, le Monday 31 August 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

[WildeStarr]

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.

Flash Metal the entrance for the magazine

[WildeStarr]

Playlist - Various Artists - Playlist - July/August 2009 - RevelationZ Magazine

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 - Official Band Site
WildeStarr on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

[WildeStarr]

Just in from Austria...

Wilde Starr - Arrival Cd Bericht




Der Saitenvirtuose Dave Starr dürfte Fans des American Power Metal durchaus bekannt sein, denn schon bei Chastain, Vicious Rumors und Lääz Rockit wirkte der Axtschwinger mit. Gemeinsam mit London Wilde (voc & keys) hat er sich zusammen getan um fortan unter dem Banner Wilde Starr zu musizieren. Als zusätzliche Verstärkung hat man sich noch Schlagwerker Jim Hawthorne ins Boot geholt um das erste Lebenszeichen „Arrival" einzuspielen. Selbiges ist via Furnance Maximus Records zu haben und sollte genau für Freunde beziehungsweise Verehrern von Chastain oder Benedictum sein.

Mit dem deutschsprachigen Sprachintro wird „Rose in the Dark" eröffnet. Gleich im Anschluss gibt es die volle Power Metal Breitseite mit ordentlich sägendem Gitarrenspiel. Parallelen zum früheren Brötchengeber Chastain bzw. auch einigen Eckpfeilern zu Benedictum sind auszumachen und machen so das Triumvirat der Female fronted Power Metal Bands vom anderen Kontinent komplett. Gute Rhythmen animieren zum gemäßigten Headbangen. Einige Bombasteinschläge komplettieren noch den Gesamtsound recht passend. Somit bekommen wird gleich zu Beginn äußerst viel geboten, was laut aufhorchen lässt und das Potential dieser Truppe unterstreicht. Der gleichnamige Titeltrack „Arrival" steht gleich im Anschluss an und selbiger wird mit einem sehr düsteren Soundintro und Sprachverzerrungen eröffnet. Nicht ganz so flott wie beim Vorgänger geht es hier weiter, wenngleich man im stampfenden Midtempogefilde weiter die Hauptschiene gefunden hat. Als ständige Kurskorrekturen dienen viele düstere Bombastnachbrenner und diese werden im erdigen Style von der Fronterin sehr gut begleitet. Madame hat ein durchaus imposantes Organ und arbeitet sich quer durch die Tonlagen durch und trifft dabei jede Zielsicher. Etwas ruhiger und besonnener wird nun die Einleitung sehr lieblich von „Touching God" vollzogen. Deutlich klarer ist hier der Sound ausgerichtet, wenngleich man den gewissen Düsterflair beibehält. Erst nach etwa einer Minute versucht man durchzustarten, bremst dies aber sofort ab. Diese Wechsel werden ständig vollzogen, wenn man auch den flotteren Parts immer mehr Spielfeld einräumt. Gutes Wechselspiel mit dem man immer wieder besänftigt um im Anschluss wieder das Pedal ordentlich zu drücken. Eine Bangernummer par Excellence wird uns gleich im Anschluss als Muntermacher in Form von „Rise" geboten. Donnernde Power Metal Rhythmen mit sägendem Gitarrenspiel sind ein Garant für gute Bangermomente und diese werden ständig vollzogen. Der Rhythmus wurde hier komplett neu nachjustiert und auch die Fronterin schließt sich dem an und so wirkt alles wie ein roter Strich sehr hart umgestaltet. Steht der Nummer äußerst gut und nur die Fronterin versucht an und ab besänftigender zu arbeiten, lässt sich aber vom Restrhythmus wieder aufstacheln und brüllt infernaler ins Mikro. Nach diesem Flotten Ausbrecher wird es beim Beginn von „Down of the Sun" erst einmal sehr ruhig und beschaulich, ja fast schon balladesk klingt hier die Einleitung. Dennoch kurze Ausbrecher stehen auch hier als Wechsel an der Tagesordnung, wenngleich man sich immer wieder zu den sanften Allüren wieder hinreißen lässt. Durch diese Mischung und auch dem sehr leidend klingenden Gesamtsound wirkt der Song äußerst Melancholisch und zieht das Gefühlsleben sehr weit nach unten. Genug mit dem Seelenleben herum jongliert, denn mit „In this World" gibt es wieder flottere Kost für den Gabentisch. Auch die melodische Seite blickt hier deutlicher hindurch. Zwar dominiert das sägende Gitarrenspiel wie bei den bisherigen flotten Parts das Geschehen, dennoch kommt etwas mehr die verspielte Melodieseite zum Vorschein. Absolute Rakete par Excellence ist die Nummer „Generation Next" welches ein sehr speediges Power Metal Stück geworden ist und auch die Melodie hier deutlich dominierender zum Einsatz gekommen ist. Dennoch sägende Riffs und Nackenfräsende Rhythmen bestimmen hier das Geschehen und verleiten einem zum infernalen Kopfschütteln. Mit „Nevermore" vollzieht man noch einmal eine Neujustierung, denn wie eine Notbremste stoppt man etwas länger im balladesken Eck. Dennoch bekommen wir hier keine Ballade geboten, denn nach etwa einer Minute wird das Tempo dezent gesteigert, wobei man aber beschauliche Midtempogewässer nicht verlässt. Sehr doomig wirkt die Eröffnung von „Voice in the Silence", hier verlässt man binnen Sekunden die ruhigeren Gewässer und arbeitet mit etwas mehr Geschwindigkeit. Doch auch hier heißt das Erfolgsrezept besonnenes Midtempogefilde und der Hauptrhythmus wird mit viel Melodie und Rockanleihen erweitert. Zum Ende hin steht noch einmal temporeiche Kost am Programm. „The Chain" ist ein guter Power Metal Kracher mit vielen Scharfen Ecken und Kanten der bestens zum Bangen gedacht ist.

Fazit: Superber Power Metal Kracher der uns von den Herrschaften geboten wird. Pflichtkauf für alle Fans von Benedictum und Chastain.

[WildeStarr]

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: WildeStarr - Official Band Site

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 STARRwas 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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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!

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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 WildeStarr - Official Band Site or I-Tunes.
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