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RIPT Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS

February 22, 2011

'80s hard rock/metal band RIPT has inked a deal with Dark Star Records for the re-release of its self-titled debut album.

Hailing from Rockford, Illinois — the home of CHEAP TRICK — RIPT tore it up in the late '80s and early '90s with songs like "This Is Your Brain On Rock 'N' Roll" and the amped up version of ELVIS PRESLEY's "Suspicious Minds". The band released its self-titled full-length album in 1992 that included the love ballad "Nicole" and ten other fan favorites. The LP sold over 15,000 copies and the band was headed for the big time. But before RIPT could get to the next level, the ride was over. With one of the better albums of the last decade just sitting on a shelf, it would only be a matter of time before someone would re-release this hard rock anthem. Now with a special worldwide digital release through Ioda/Sony via Dark Star Records, "Ript" will once again see the the light of day.

"Ript" is available now at digital retailers everywhere, including iTunes.

RIPT is:

Wally Houck (drums)
Mike Nelson (guitar)
PK Ripper (guitar)
Ian Serrano (vocals)
Greg Utley (bass)

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