It is said that there is no substitute for experience and only those who have been playing guitar for as long as Jack Starr has can attest to that fact. "I am a living connection to the music that is influencing artists of today," Starr said. True that. After all, Starr is one of the pioneers of power metal. Beginning his career in 1982 with the band, Virgin Steele, his metal odyssey has left a trail of devout fans, musicians aspiring to replicate his signature style and a yearning to keep the fire burning.
After many ventures into the realm of metal autonomy, Starr sought kindred spirits to assist with his next project. Striving to keep his edge, but improve the quality of his work, he reformed the band, Burning Starr, with bassist, Ned Meloni and vocal sensation, Todd Michael Hall, then signed with Manowar's label, Magic Circle Music. Quality is the key word that Starr uses when describing his latest venture. "Working with Joey DeMaio and Magic Circle has allowed me to raise the bar when it comes to production and recording. It has also forced me to become more focused on a powerful and refined sound. I am really striving for quality now and the support I have received from the label has given me the confidence to be the best I can possibly be," Starr said.
His first album release on the Magic Circle label, "Defiance" is set to drop in 2009 and takes its name from the title track, a song that expresses all of Starr's beliefs and is one of his favorites. "I love this song. It is about having the courage to believe in yourself and not worry about what others say. It is about travelling on a lonely road and not giving up, about following your heart and not fashionable trends. It's funny, but I wrote this song with Manowar in mind. They embody the spirit of defiance more than any other band in the world. It's prophetic that I am working with them at this point in my career," said Starr.
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