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XANDER DEMOS And XDB Announce New Band Name, RAXUS PRIME

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 8, 2014
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Xander Demos (Sabbath Judas Sabbath, James Rivera, Solo) and his band, XDB have announced a new band name, RAXUS PRIME. The new name comes from a heavily metal-covered planet in the “Star Wars” expanded universe. This name change comes on the heels of Xander’s announcement of two new album projects due later this year: one album featuring members of Xander’s solo band and guest musicians; and one album by the newly monikered, Raxus Prime.

“For some time, there have been some misconceptions about the name, XDB,” said Xander Demos.  “While it started out as my band, it was clear that the members were more than just members of the “Xander Demos Band.”  So, we changed to XDB, but everyone still assumed it was Xander Demos’ Band, no matter how we tried to say it didn’t stand for that.  So, we wanted a new name, that would convey that this is, in fact, a band situation, with all equal parts, equal members.  We’re all a bunch of “Star Wars” geeks, so being that Raxus Prime is a metal-covered planet, it seemed the perfect name to go with.”

Raxus Prime is: Xander Demos (guitars, vocals), Mario Brescia (lead vocals), Jeff Morris (keys, vocals), Jeff Anzelone (drums), and Dan Bozym (bass).  The band has performed (as XDB) at festival events Skull Fest, Rock Harvest II, Wolf Fest and have opened for Stryper, Metal Church, Adrenaline Mob, Symphony X, Dio Disciples, and many others. They can be heard on the latest single release, “Dancing Through Daggers,” (Shark Nest/MTS) which will appear on volume 2 of Versailles Records‘ Guitar Wizards compilation, due out next month, and on the raw preview of new track, “The Phoenix.”

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice,) Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse, and it received mass critical praise. Xander will release his follow up, Runways and Waterways in late 2014.  He will appear in the 2015 metal movie release, “Hair I Go Again,” featuring members of Motley Crue, RATT, Quiet Riot, Anthrax, Warrant, Stryper and many others. Xander has upcoming shows opening for Guitar Gods, Tony MacAlpine and Richie Kotzen. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

XANDER DEMOS Reveals Raw Preview Of New XDB Album Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 30, 2014
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Renowned shred metal guitar virtuoso, XANDER DEMOS (James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, XDB, Solo) has posted a Soundcloud link to a raw, unmixed new XDB track called, “The Phoenix”. The two-minute, mostly instrumental, clip features the signature melodic shredding style that Demos has become known for, since his critically acclaimed 2012 Cj Snare-mixed debut, Guitarcadia (Rock ‘N’ Growl.) A searing keyboard solo from Jeff Morris is also featured.  The full version of “The Phoenix” will appear on the forthcoming XDB album, Dancing Through Daggers, scheduled for late 2014 release. It is one of two album projects that Xander is currently recording; the other being his 2nd “solo” album, Runways and Waterways.

Hear the raw clip of “The Phoenix” below:

Xander Demos is a renowned metal guitarist, who has recorded and performed with James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Ged Rylands’ Rage of Angels, Liberty ‘N’ Justice, Modern Superstar, James Rivera’s solo band, and others. Endorsed with Suhr, McNaught, Conklin and Brian Moore guitars, Xander is also a perennial performer at NAMM Metal Jam with some of the biggest names in metal. Xander will appear in the upcoming metal movie, Hair I Go Again. XDB–Xander with Jeff Anzelone, (drums) Mario Brescia, (vocals) H. Dan Bozym, (bass) and Jeff Morris (keys, vocals)–has performed at Skull Fest, Wolf Fest, and Rock Harvest II, and other notable metal events.  For more information, http://www.xanderdemos.com.

XANDER DEMOS Issues Statement About Future Of XDB, Plans For Upcoming Instrumental Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 26, 2014
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Metal guitar virtuoso, XANDER DEMOS, best known for his work with James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath and his own debut collection of guitar gymnastic “Master-shreds,” Guitarcadia, has issued a statement about the future of his current band, XDB and his plans for another upcoming “solo” instrumental guitar album.  The renowned guitarist, known almost as much for his colorful vocabulary and no-holds-barred opinion, posted to his facebook page:

“I wanted to post to the fans, and all, to alleviate any confusion with what’s next, my band XDB is not the same as me doing solo stuff. I have decided that I will be doing a follow up to Guitarcadia with another brand new instrumental album. It’s name is The Runway Obsession. XDB, on the other hand, is fronted by vocalist Mario Brescia and has Jeff Morris on keys, Dan Bozym on bass and Jeff Anzelone on drums. XDB does not mean “Xander Demos Band”… XDB is a BAND first – not a solo act. So with that said, besides the tribute band that I play in called Bon-Journey, I am going to do TWO projects. As a solo artist, you will see updates for my new instrumental album that may feature some XDB members if they have time to do it  and then you’ll see updates for XDB as we work on the full-length Dancing Through Daggers album. An EP will be up first and then by the time Skull Fest and all of the mid-west malfeasance takes place, we should have a completed CD. Whew…. any questions?”

Xander Demos and XDB are opening for Stryper on June 12th, in Pittsburgh. XDB will be performing at Skull Fest and Rock N’ Skull, where they will also be backing Shawn Pelata (Line of Fire) and John Elefante (Kansas.)

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice,) Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse. The title track from his upcoming release, Dancing Through Daggers was mixed by JK Northrup of King Kobra fame. Xander will appear in the upcoming movie release, Hair I Go Again. For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

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XANDER DEMOS And XDB Will Back Former Kansas Frontman John Elefante And More At Rock N’ Skull 2014

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 10, 2014
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MTS Management Group and Xander Demos are happy to announce Xander and his band, XDB will be backing rock icon and former Kansas frontman, John Elefante at Rock N’ Skull 2014. XDB will also be performing their own set and backing another frontman, Shawn Pelata (Line of Fire) during the 3 day rock and metal festival event.  Rock N’ Skull will be held at Goodfella’s Pub in Pekin, IL, November 14-16, 2014.  Tickets can be purchased at this location.

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Read the announcement Xander made on his facebook page: “I’m stoked to announce that myself and XDB will not only be playing our set at ROCK N SKULL, but we also have the INCREDIBLE honor and pleasure to be backing Mr. JOHN ELEFANTE (formerly of Kansas) and Mr. SHAWN PELATA of Line of Fire!! If you haven’t already, get your tickets and VIP packages NOW for November 14-16 in Pekin, IL. It’s going to be INSANE and it WILL sell out!!” Other acts scheduled to appear at Rock N’ Skull 2014 include Danger Danger, Black N’ Blue, Faster Pussycat, BulletBoys, Pretty Boy Floyd, Babylon A.D., members of L.A. Guns, Accept, Leatherwolf, Killer Dwarfs and more.

For a complete lineup, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/606529919411993/.

Xander Demos is a rock and metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed and recorded with James Rivera (Helstar, Malice,) Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Liberty N’ Justice, Ged Rylands’ Rage Of Angels, Modern Superstar, and others. His debut album, Guitarcadia was mixed by CJ Snare of Firehouse. The title track from his upcoming release, Dancing Through Daggers was mixed by JK Northrup of King Kobra fame.  Xander will appear in the upcoming movie release, Hair I Go Again.  For more information, visit http://www.xanderdemos.com.

XANDER DEMOS BAND To Open For STRYPER

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 25, 2014
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MTS Management Group is proud to announce Xander Demos and his band, XDB will be opening for hard rock veterans, Stryper. The concert will take place on June 12, 2014 at Altar Bar in Pittsburgh, PA. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets for the all agest Drusky Entertainment event are $27 in advance and $30 at the door.  They can be purchased in advance at this location. Also on the bill is Pittsburgh-based Christian hard rock band, Angelight. Iron City Rocks podcast is a co-presenter of this event.

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“This is going to be an incredible night of metal fretboard fireworks and soaring melodic metal vocals,” said Xander’s manager, Michael Stover of MTS Management Group. “Michael Sweet and Oz Fox of Stryper have long been regarded as one of the top guitar tandems in the business, and of course, Xander is fast becoming known among the shred metal guitar community, as having blazing speed, as well as tastefully melodic phrasing.  Stryper has always been known for the big harmonies and earth-shattering screams of Sweet.  Mario Brescia of XDB, can also wail with the best of them. Since XDB walked away with a slew of Iron City Rocks Awards this year, it’s very fitting to have them on what is sure to be a sold out bill.”

The iconic quartet of Stryper—Michael Sweet [vocals, guitar], Robert Sweet [drums], Oz Fox [guitar], and Tim Gaines [bass]—built a formidable catalog since first forming in 1983. They’ve sold over 10 million albums worldwide, garnered GRAMMY Award nominations, scored DOVE Awards, sold out arenas everywhere, and inspired one of the most diehard fan bases in history. The band’s signature style of overpowering melodies, harmony solos and thunderous rhythms is certainly its trademark, but it hits harder than ever on 2013’s No More Hell To Pay. For more information, http://www.stryper.com.

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Xander Demos is a renowned metal guitarist and winner of the 2013 Iron City Rocks Best Guitarist Award.  Xander has recorded and performed with James Rivera’s Sabbath Judas Sabbath, Ged Rylands’ Rage of Angels, Liberty ‘N’ Justice, Modern Superstar, James Rivera’s solo band, and others. He has also performed at NAMM Metal Jam with some of the biggest names in metal. Xander will appear in the upcoming metal movie, Hair I Go Again. XDB–Xander with Jeff Anzelone, (drums) Mario Brescia, (vocals) H. Dan Bozym, (bass) and Jeff Morris (keys, vocals)–has performed at Skull Fest, Wolf Fest, and Rock Harvest II, and other notable metal events.  For more information, http://www.xanderdemos.com

 

 

XANDER DEMOS And Bandmates Win 8 Iron City Rocks Awards

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 25, 2014
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MTS Management Group would like to congratulate their client, XANDER DEMOS and his bandmembers in XDB, on their 8 Iron City Rocks Pittsburgh Music Awards. Xander and his band led all nominees this year, with 12 total nominations. After being nominated for 3 years running, Xander was named Best Guitarist.  His band members were each voted “Best” in their respective instrument categories: Jeff Anzelone (Best Drummer, 2nd win;) Jeff Morris (Best Keyboards;) Mario Brescia (Best Vocalist, 2nd win;) and H. Dan Bozym (Best Bassist.) The band won for Best Song, “Dancing Through Daggers” and Best Progressive Band.  Xander was also voted into the Iron City Rocks Hall Of Fame, along with Norman Nardini and Anti-Flag.

Five nominees in each category were voted on by fans from around the world, with the nominee receiving the most votes being named the winner. Winners were announced on the Iron City Rocks website and facebook page.  A complete list of winners is available at www.ironcityrocks.com.

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“I wanted to say ‘thank you’ to the friends and family that voted for myself and XDB in all of the categories that we were nominated for this year,” said Xander. “We are honored to have been nominated and humbled to have won. I wanted to take a moment to extend an additional ‘thank you’ to a few people as well. First of all, the award for Best Song needs to also be shared with Benjamin Chiarini and Adam Heusey because they were the players on the ‘Dancing Through Daggers’ recording along with me, Jeff Anzelone and Mario Brescia…. and they were supportive in the early days of us getting out and playing. They both have jaw-dropping talent and I am so grateful for their contributions. Also, winning best Progressive Band is a thrill for us and I would like to thank Adam again for being there.. but also Chris Batton, Matt Williams and Christopher Free who also helped XDB out in the beginning. Again, all talented guys, and they gave generously, and I am thankful for their loyalty.”

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Xander Demos is a metal guitarist, based in Pittsburgh, PA.  His debut album, Guitarcadia was named among the Best of 2012 by several publications.  Most recently, he has performed in Pittsburgh, with XDB, opening for acts like Dio Disciples, Adrenaline Mob, Symphony X, and Buckethead, and nationally at Skull Fest, Wolf Fest, NAMM Metal Jam and Rock Harvest II.   Xander has recorded and performed with Ged Rylands’ Rage of Angels, Liberty ‘N’ Justice, Modern Superstar, James Rivera, Sabbath Judas Sabbath, and many others. XDB will open for Metal Church on March 7th in Pittsburgh.

Iron City Rocks is a nationally recognized podcast from the “Iron City” of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that brings you the biggest and best interviews in Metal, Rock and Blues. Recent guests on the show include Billy Sheehan, Eddie Money, Joe Satriani, James Labrie, Aaron Lewis, Phil Anselmo and Viv Campbell.