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I was fortunate enough to be part of Project Cheap Evil this past year which I recorded vocals for back in September. The songs were mixed by producer Duane Baron. (Motley Crue, Poison, Ozzy Osbourne (Producer: “No More Tears” album with partner John Purdell) and Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Ian Gillan, Bruce Dickinson,Yngwie Malmsteen) (he also appears in the Anvil documentary.)

Chris posted 2 of the songs “Die” and “Free Again” on his myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/christsangarides

Vocals were record at Ocean Studios in Burbank, California.
http://oceanstudiosburbank.com/Ocean_Testing/index.html

This studio is amazing (pics in my photos section), and the staff is courteous and professional.

Behind the Drums is Bobby Jarzombek (Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach, PainMuseum, Riot)

The masterminds behind the project:
Greg Reiter -> Guitars
Isaac Cash -> Bass
Nipsy -> keys

I’m very grateful that I had this opportunity to work with professionals on this level. They were all super cool, down to earth people.

I’ll be recording 6 more songs early next year. I’m looking forward to working with everyone again.

Be sure to visit http://myspace.com/cheapevil for more demos, news and updates

Well I finally got all the footage organized, and sent off
to the editor for him to get started putting the video together. I really
appreciate everyone’s patience but it was very important to me that this video
be nothing less than perfection so I made sure I spent countless hours picking
out the funniest and best shots for the video.

For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about. This
past summer I did a video shoot for a Heavy Metal Rendition of “Take on Me” by
80’s Pop band Ah-Ha.

The music was performed, and (re)composed by guitarist
Thiabaud Vuille, from Paca, France. – (http://www.myspace.com/darkrideband)
& keyboardist Victorino Perez Corona, from ….Mexico…. (http://www.myspace.com/victorinoperez),
and myself on Vocals, and backing vocal tracks.

This is an international collaboration of Metal Heads that
I’m very proud to be part of. We have 5 more songs that I hope to release early
next year but the guys are busy with their main projects so I’m unsure if/when
we’ll be releasing the demo.

If you haven’t heard the song yet you can give it a listen
here:

http://www.ilike.com/artist/Jason+Russo/track/Take+on+Me+(keys)+demo

If you could add it to your profile, or share it with others
it’d be greatly appreciated! (hint hint)

Once again I want to thank everyone who was part of it. You
all did such an amazing job, and I’m very humbled by the fact that I had so
many amazing people willing to help out. In the end, I hope to make this a
viral video hit on the web.

Len Kabasinski from killerwolf films did an amazing job
filming and directing the video. Thanks for being a leader, your time, and
patience. For more info on Len’s films & happenings, please visit Killer
Wolf Films http://killerwolffilms.com

Sara Brooks played the lead and was an absolute blast. After
meeting her I quickly learned she is much more than just another pretty face. She
was witty, funny (was making people laugh), smart (contributing ideas), and
helped quickly ease my mind. Sometimes I’m not so sure how funny my ideas
actually are, but you took the ideas, ran with them, and helped make them funny.
You were perfect for this role, and I’m glad Len referred you. Thank you!

 http://www.myspace.com/divasarabrooks OR
www.sarabrooks.com

Austin Goldberg played the “bad guy.” Thanks for everything
my friend. You did a great job. Some of the shots I was going over you were
making laugh so much I had to take a break. I think that’s why this whole thing
took me longer; I was having a hard time deciding which parts you were funniest
in because they were all a riot. I appreciate you helping out with everything
man.

http://www.facebook.com/Drummer.From.Hell

Marissa Winzig – “The Waitress” You’re a doll, thanks being
part of the video and for being such a good sport. Sorry for making you deliver
the same beer over and over and over again. Lol.

Audra Stachura -  “Bar
patron” Thanks Cuz! Thank you for letting us use your car in the video, and for
being a good sport about the feather duster. (You’re going to love that part.)
Lol.

Jean Fick – “go girl” I Love you baby. Thanks for helping
out with the script (even though I kept changing it. Lol.) Thanks for being my
“go girl” and thanks for putting up with all my crazy ideas.

Thanks Jim Calabrese (http://www.facebook.com/jimcalabrese2.0)
Reprographics (http://realestatesigns.com),
for letting me use the shop for filming.

Thanks Mike from Chuggers, Jen the bar tender, the other
dude, (Can’t remember your name, but you were a trip thanks!), and other
patrons who took part in the video. You guys are awesome!

http://www.myspace.com/chuggerssportsbar

Most importantly, thank you very much to the Robot! You are
a star, and I know you are busy with all your other projects. I really
appreciate you taking the time to be part of our video.

I’ll keep you all posted on the progress. Thanks again.

Jason Russo

http://www.facebook.com/imjasonrusso

http://twitter.com/jasonrussometal

http://www.youtube.com/user/theheavymetalman

I’m back from Burbank, and got a chance to upload some photos of my trip. You can find them here or on my other sites:

http://jasonrusso.name/photos/album/oceon-studios/

http://myspace.com/jasonrusso

http://facebook.com/jasonrussometal

I’ll have another update on my time there and some details on what I was recording.

So Next week (Sept. 18th – 26th) I’ll be heading out to Burbank, California to work on a CD for project named “Cheap Evil.”

I’ll be working with Producer Duane Baron: Motley Crue, Poison, Ozzy Osbourne (Producer: “No More Tears” album with partner John Purdell), Heart, Tracy Chapman, Rod Stewart etc.
http://myspace.com/duanebaron

I’ll also be working with drummer Bobby Jarzombek (Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach, PainMuseum, Riot)
http://www.myspace.com/bobbyjarzombek

I’ll be recording 6 songs and recording the remaining 6 early next year. I’m looking forward to working with everyone. Wish me luck!

When I get back, I’ll be working on finishing up our Take on Me Video rendition with Project Dark Ride.

Worwyk – Malignant Review on Metal to Infinity:

http://users.telenet.be/metaltoinfinity/MTIindex.htm

Sometimes we are really stunned about the material that we receive on our desk. Now and then, a totally unknown band delivers a package with an album that blows our socks off. I must admit Worwyk (pronounced War-wick) for having this appropriate talent.

A little bit searching on the internet taught me some more about this band that is hailing from the USA. First of all, this isn’t a band but a project of only one man: Thomas Vitacco. He released already 7 albums in the past, and with this 8th release ”Malignant”, he had some little vocals back up with the helping hand or throat of Jason Russo (also Darkling). These two men recorded ”Malignant” with a lot of passion for Heavy Metal music, and it’s really astonishing that Thomas plays all instruments; he is also responsible for mixing, mastering and all things that come together with the release of an album.

The first track ‘The Mind’ opens with a scream straight out of hell and musical wise we get a head banging masterpiece presented. The second song is totally diverse, as ‘Prosperity’ is more into the older hard rock style. Also the way that the vocals are brought into this track refers to the 80’s on occasion. Track #3 ‘As You Die’ is starting really slow with an acoustic guitar intro and vocals that lift this song to heights! And this is exactly the way that this album is going further.

Once you have listened to all tracks, you will have the need to play it once again, and again. The strongest point, and at the same time also the only critical comment is the variety. Some songs are really into heavy metal, while others go into a totally different direction. Some will like it; others will reject it, because the band (read Thomas Vitacco) will have to decide what path he’s going to follow in the future. I would suggest focusing on the heavy metal aspect, because there are really jewels on ”Malignant”, and those tracks are all in the Heavy Metal style.

My favorites of this album are: ‘As You Die’ (what a cool chorus, mixed with the acoustic part), titeltrack ‘Malignant’ (title track and best arrangement on this album) and ‘Selling Sickness’ (what an aggression, I just love this up speed anthem).

Conclusion: WORWYK was a real pleasure to explore and this band and name will be etched in my brain for the next coming years. I hope that we will hear of this band in the future, and I will be curious what the direction will be. Anyway, check this band on the internet http://www.worwyk.com/ and make sure to order your own copy!

My rating: 88 / 100 (Review by Patrick De Sloover)

I’m proud to announce that I’ll be doing a video shoot for our Heavy Metal Rendition of “Take on Me” by 80’s Pop band Ah-Ha. The music was performed by guitarist & composer, extraordinaire from Paca France, Thiabaud Vuille (http://www.myspace.com/darkrideband).

We’ll soon be adding the very talented shredding keyboardist from Mexico, Victorino Perez Corona (http://www.myspace.com/victorinoperez). We are currently working on releasing a 5 song EP to be released in Fall/Winter 09.

Len Kabasinski from killerwolf films will be handling the directing duties and photography duties for the video shoot. For more info on Len’s films & happenings, please visit Killer Wolf Films http://killerwolffilms.com

About Killer Wolf Films:

Swamp Zombies (2005)
CURSE OF THE WOLF (2006)
FIST OF THE VAMPIRE (2007)
WARRIORS OF THE APOCALYPSE (2008)
WENDIGO:BOUND BY BLOOD (2009)

Staring in the video will be Sara Brooks: http://www.myspace.com/divasarabrooks OR http://www.sarabrooks.com
Sara Brooks is a professional wrestler, actress, and gymnast.

About Sara Brooks:

2007 WWE, DIVA SEARCH TOP 50 FINALIST
PRO WRESTLER – DCW, KCW, PWR, BDW, 2XFW, XWF, & APWF
Extra in “Mothman Prophesies” & “My Bloody Valentine.”
Killer Wolf Films – Ring Girl in “Warriors Of The Apacolypse”
DTJ Films – Phoenix in “Zombie Soldiers” & Sara in “The Insaniac”

The video will be filmed in Buffalo New York at Reprographics (http://realestatesigns.com), and Chuggers Sports bar.

We’ll be looking for some participants to be part of the crowd scene at the bar if interested.

Just wanted to say thanks to DJ Gramie from the Autopsy Report Metal Radio Show for airing Worwyk this week. Check out their site:
http://autopsyreport.co.uk/

Thanks to Mike “The Big Cheese” from
Heavy Metal Mayhem Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Heavy-Metal-Mayhem

Also, thanks to Mad Man Mark “Completely Deranged” for spinning our stuff at http://whrwfm.org.

I’m really proud to announce that Worwyk – Malignant will be featured at cdbaby.com on their front page this Sunday, June 7th beginning at 9:00pm EST. We are an official CDbaby editors Pic!

Check out the CDbaby review at:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/worwyk2

Request these guys!

http://www.myspace.com/fullmetalreviewlive

Tell them Jason Russo sent you!
Then make sure you tune in this Thursday!!

From the owner:

“Full Metal Radio will be airing “Malignant!” in it’s entirety on our show, “FullMetalRadio Spotlight” Thursday night May 28th. The show starts @ 8 p.m. est. Here’s the link to the show…tell your friend’s, family and nieghbor’s to tune in! Pet’s are welcome!

http://fullmetalradionetwork.com/

Donation’s are not required but accepted!
Thank’s for your support!
Dave Pinocci
FullMetalReview Network”

If you haven’t already pick up a copy of Worwyk – Malignant!

http://cdbaby.com/cd/worwyk2

Well my sisters and brothers of Metal, I’d like to proudly announce my latest project release that will melt your faces – Worwyk – Malignant.

Worwyk features myself on vocals, and Guitarist/Producer Tom Vitacco. Although the project is merely a studio project, Tom has given me his “The Metal blessing” to perform the Worwyk tunes in front of live audience so expect to see me back into the live arena within the coming year.

Worwyk – Malignant tracks include:

The Mind Prosperity As You Die Greed Relapse Malignant Selling Sickness Consequences End of Days Circle of Trust

You can listen to clips on CD Baby or at Myspace.com/worwyk Purchase Worwyk – Malignant on CD Baby