Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Comments On Decision To Join RUTHLESS

October 6, 2008

Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has commented on his decision to join the reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS. He said, "Sammy D. [RUTHLESS vocalist] is an ol' buddy of mine for over 20 years! We have a lot of laughs together...and more than a few beers! They were one of the heavier bands around back in the day. DARK ANGEL and RUTHLESS played a lot of the same clubs in the '80s. So it seems like a nice fit. Their schedule is in line with mine so that I can work with them. I will not be doing the Vegas show [on October 24 at Cheyenne Saloon], sadly, due to other business I need to take care of on that weekend.

"DREAMS OF DAMNATION [Durkin's longtime project] is, of course, alive and well. I hope to start tracking the new songs before December. We are waiting for our drummer, Fabricio, to return from Brazil!! Anyone seen him?? Hehe. We may have to use a stand-in at our Black Castle gig in November.

"I'm looking forward to seeing you at the next DREAMS OF DAMNATION show and the upcoming RUTHLESS shows!"

Upcoming RUTHLESS dates:

Oct. 24 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr. 24-25 Tauberfrankenhalle - Lauda-Königshofen, Germany

RUTHLESS was formed in 1982 by lead guitarist Kenny McGee and lead vocalist Sami D. The band released a Bill Metoyer-produced five-song EP on Iron Works Records in America, Banzai/Polygram in Canada and Axe Killer in France. A full-length album entitled "Discipline of Steel" followed in 1985.

RUTHLESS disbanded in 1990 but reformed earlier this year.

RUTHLESS performing live in 1986:

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