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DISBANDED
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Page online:
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December 9, 2004
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Last update/review:
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March 16, 2007
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Guardians Of The Flame
Guardians Of The Flame is the latest go-around for guitarist Jack Starr,
formerly of
Virgin Steele
(hence the band name, a reference to the classic VS album).
Starr has had a moderately successful post-VS career, both leading
his previous band
Burning Starr
as well as releasing several solo albums.
2003's
Under A Savage Sky reunites Starr with two old buddies from
his past, along with vocalist Shmoulik Avigal, formerly of Horizon and
Picture.
It's truly hard to believe that this was recorded in 2003
and not 1983, as
it has one of the most retro sounds heard in some time (in a good way),
bringing to mind any number of classic old American 80's metal bands.
But this is hardly a case of young kids aping their idols, as all four
members here logged significant time playing metal in the eighties --
Avigal in particular is in spectacular form with his
made-for-metal voice.
So, nothing in the way of modern metal, but for 80's nostalgists,
Under A Savage Sky is a winner.
Last Lineup
Shmoulik Avigal
vocals (ex-Picture, ex-The Rods) RIP: July 30, 2020, cancer, age 60
Jack Starr
guitars (Burning Starr, ex-Devil Childe, ex-Phantom Lord, ex-Virgin Steele)
Ned Meloni
bass (Burning Starr, ex-Devil Childe, ex-Phantom Lord)
Joe Hasselvander
drums (ex-Blue Cheer, Black Manta, ex-Devil Childe, ex-Pentagram, ex-Phantom Lord, ex-Raven)
Discography
Under A Savage Sky
2003
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- The Flame that Never Dies
- Conspiratos Sanctos
- Cry for Dawn
- Anthem for Nations
- Sharon of the Woods
- Under a Savage Sky
- I Stand Alone
- Personal Demons Dethroned
- Masters of Fate
- Return from the Ashes
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Shmoulik Avigal
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Jack Starr
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Ned Meloni
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Joe Hasselvander
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