D-Metal Stars
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D-Metal Stars | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Walt Disney Records |
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D-Metal Stars is an American heavy metal band spin-off of the successful Animetal USA project. The band covers heavy metal versions of popular Disney songs on Walt Disney Records.[1][2]
- Michael Vescera (Obsession, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Loudness, etc..) - Vocals / Backing Vocals / Keyboards
- Rudy Sarzo (ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Whitesnake, ex-Quiet Riot, etc...) - Bass
- John Bruno (Obsession, Michael Vescera, and X Factor X) - Guitar / Backing Vocals
- BJ Zampa (House of Lords, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Obsession, and ex-Dokken) - Drums
Metal Disney
| Metal Disney | |
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| Studio album by D-Metal Stars | |
| Released | October 5, 2016 (Japan) March 31, 2017 (U.S.) |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 39:26 |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
The debut album Metal Disney was released in October 2016 on Walt Disney Records in the Japanese market. It reached No. 3 on the Amazon Japan Hard Rock / Metal Best Sellers chart, and No. 2 on the Children's Chart. The album was then released for the U.S. Market on March 31, 2017 by Universal Music Group landing on the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon charts.[3][4]
In June 2017, Metal Disney became a #1 Best Seller on "Amazon Hard Rock & Metal Digital Music Best Sellers" chart.
The album was engineered by Michael Vescera, with assistant engineering by Billy Burke. It was mixed and mastered by Greg Reely, who has previously worked with Sarah McLachlan, Fear Factory, Machine Head, Coldplay, Devin Townsend, and Overkill.
The song "I see the Light" from Disney's Tangled features special guests Demon Kakka on vocals for the second half and Jeff Watson playing guitar solos.
Michael Nunno is featured on "Mickey Mouse March" with a keyboard solo, with additional backing vocals by Michael Vescera's brothers, Nat Vescera, and Gary Vescera, as well as John Bruno's wife, Gail Bruno.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original Disney feature | Length |
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| 1. | "Introduction" | 0:41 | ||
| 2. | "Mickey Mouse March" | Jimmie Dodd | The Mickey Mouse Club | 3:27 |
| 3. | "I See the Light" | Tangled | 4:17 | |
| 4. | "A Whole New World" |
| Aladdin | 3:17 |
| 5. | "It's a Small World" | Sherman Brothers | It's a Small World | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Beauty and the Beast" |
| Beauty and the Beast | 3:54 |
| 7. | "Under the Sea" |
| The Little Mermaid | 3:35 |
| 8. | "Go the Distance" |
| Hercules | 4:15 |
| 9. | "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" |
| The Lion King | 4:01 |
| 10. | "Disney Medley | 4:23 | ||
| 11. | "When You Wish Upon a Star" | Pinocchio | 3:39 | |
| Total length: | 39:26 | |||
Chart positions
June 2017
- #1 "Amazon Hard Rock & Metal Digital Music Best Sellers"
April 2017
- #21 "Billboard Kids Albums Chart"
- #10 "Billboard Spotify Viral 50" - Under the Sea
- #21 "Billboard Spotify Viral 50" - Mickey Mouse March
- #26 "Billboard Spotify Viral 50" - It's a Small World
- #92 "iTunes Chart"
- #5 "Amazon Hard Rock & Metal Digital Music Best Sellers"
- #14 "Amazon Rock Digital Music Best Sellers"
October 2016 (Japan Release)
- #3 "Amazon Japan Hard Rock & Metal Best Sellers"
- #2 "Amazon Japan Childrens Best Sellers"
