David Shankle: beyond the ashes



News:
26-02-2008:

David Shankle is looking for the "ultimate vocalist/frontman" for his new project. The following press release was issued in connection with the singer search:

"This is for serious inquiries only!!! This is THE real deal!!! If you think you've got what it takes to perform in front of 30,000 people, perform night after night, sing both melodically and scream like a banshee with the vocal grit of Dio and live the life of a rockstar, then email your bio and song and any videos examples to David at guitarplayer5@hotmail.com.

29-01-2008:
David Shankle as you've not seen him before. Some really cool NAMM 2008 video with David in full flow, plus some more live footage.

David Shankle Shreds Daydreams at Namm 2008


David Shankle Shreds The Voyage at Namm 2008


David Shankle-ETUDE kahler Booth Namm 2008


David Shankle The Voyage Shred Fest/HELLBORN CD


David Shankle-DSG Promo Video with The Lie from the new cd H


15-12-2007:
blabbermouth news noted that video footage of DSG with David Shankle, performing at this year's Magic Circle Festival, which took place July 6-7, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. These clips are from "Magic Circle Festival Volume 1" double-DVD.

"Asylum God"


"Bleeding Hell"


10-12-2007:
David Shankle will make an appearance on the debut album from Asylum, the Illinois-based project featuring Marcus Johnson and Johnny Rox.


17-07-2007:
David Shankle has posted that the new Shred alborn Hellborn is out. Check out http://www.myspace.com/dsgdavidshanklegroup to hear the band DSG explode through 4 songs from the CD.

18-06-2007:
Dave Shankle has onfirmed that Hellborn CD will be relased on 07-07-07...a heavenly number...to coincide with the MCM festival.



08-06-2007:
David Shankle Group DSG, will release its new album, "Hellborn", on July 6 through Magic Circle Music. THere will be an instrumental track...featuring T D Clark, Joe Stump and Michael Angelo Batio.

"Hellborn" track listing:
01. Asylum God
02. The Lie
03. Bleeding Hell
04. Living For Nothing
05. Left To Die
06. Hellborn
07. The Tyrant
08. When Is It Wicked
09. Monster
10. Sins And Promises
11. Cold And Diseased
12. No Remorse
13. The Voyage *

* Instrumental "shred fest" featuring TD Clark (solo 1), Joe Stump (solo 2), Michael Angelo Batio (solo 3), and David Shankle (solo 4)

21-04-2007:
The Dave Shankle Group will be on the MCM festival roster for July 7, 2007. By that time the new CD, "Hellborn" should be released with the date set at July 1st, 2007.

13-04-2007:
Another interview this time ShredAcademy.com

"I have some other hot players on the new DSG cd. Like Mike Batio, Joe stump, TD Clark and Rusty Cooley Are playing the instrumental called the THE VOYAGE and it will be a Shred Fest!"


07-04-2007:
Interview @ NAMM 07 on UDTV


18-01-2007:
David Shankle will be at the 2007 NAMM show with KAHLER . New DSG CD and Guitar DVD will be out soon. David's new 7 string and 8 string guitar are also coming soon on the new DSG CD.

19-12-2006:
David Shankle has confirmed that Joe stump and TD clark Dave have laid down some super shred for the upcoming DSG CD. Also set to record some urning licks, our old shred friend Michael "Angelo" Batio. Looks like this one could be a real pressure cooker!

02-11-2006:
Thanks agin to the Shred Academy boys with this new video from ex-Manowar and DSG guitarist David Shankle David will be releasing a full instructional video sometime in 2007

Free Lick for Shred Academy


Also check out the competition with real cash prizes. All you have to do is make a lesson for the site. The lesson must be 100% original, exclusive!

03-07-2006:
I finally got around to posting an item for David Shankle, as recommend to me by my friends at www.shredacademy.com. Look for David on shredacademy soon. In the meantime check out his Myspace web site http://myspace.com/daveshanklegroup

ashes to ashes


calling all heroes



Background:
David Shankle rose to fame via his gig with Manowar, where he replaced Ross The Boss. He remained with Manowar from 1988 to 1995. He was represented and co wrote with Joey DeMaio on the gold album "The Triumph Of Steel".

When he left Manowar he then attended Roosevelt Music University in Chicago to study jazz and classical guitar. He now has more than a hundred students.

He has gone on to for mthe David Shankle Group (DSG). They released their debut CD "Ashes to Ashes" in June, 2003.



The album features a broad mix of heavy metal songs, speedy instrumentals, and epic ballads.

Check out his web site for a discography, video and visit his shop

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