STARBREAKER

Starbreaker biography
Formed in late 2004, STARBREAKER is a veritable supergroup featuring Tony Harnell (TNT) on vocals, Magnus Karlsson (RUSSELL ALLEN/JORN LANDE, LAST TRIBE, MIDNIGHT SUN) on guitars, Fabrizio Grossi (STEVE VAI) on bass, and John Macaluso (ARK, MCM, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RIOT, TNT, POWERMAD) on drums. Playing technically proficient power metal with a strong progressive leaning, the band has released their debut album through Italian label Frontiers Records.
The album clearly demonstrates the musicians' frightening skills which, while clearly displayed, never interfere with the superb songwriting. The performances are obviously passionate and well-executed, the stellar production only adding to the in-your-face feel of their music. Singer Harnell and drummer Macaluso played together in TNT in the past (on their gold album "Realized Fantasies"), furthering the comfortable environment in which the band members produced such memorable music.
STARBREAKER's self-titled debut album is highly recommended to power metal fans looking for something more progressive and original-sounding. Despite being named after a JUDAS PRIEST song, there's nothing derivative about these guys! Well worth checking out!




Why this artist must be listed in www.progarchives.com :
They fall under the same general category as progressive power metal bands such as Kamelot and Pagan's Mind, possibly even more progressive and technical than most of those acts.




Discography:
Starbreaker, studio album (2005)