STORM WITHIN

Artist Information

Biography

Storm Within’s musical style can only be described as an “Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove.” Combining the power and presence of legendary heavy metal originators such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest with the nu-metal feel and attitude of Slipknot, Disturbed and Tool, these seasoned stage performers deliver the goods with an effortless theatrical flair. They have carefully crafted a blend of musical styles that produces a unique and compelling sound that rings true with the name…STORM WITHIN!

Storm Within has heated up the Arizona music scene with crowd pleasing performances at the Arizona State Fair in 2003 and 2004, in addition to supporting performances for National Acts such as Drowning Pool, Velvet Revolver, Sacred Reich, Tesla, and George Lynch. While building an exceptionally diverse fan base with their victories in several Battle of the Bands competitions including a win at the Hard Rock Café in Phoenix, Storm Within has truly earned the nomination of “Best Metal Band in Phoenix” by Guitar and Keyboard City.

No challenge is too overwhelming for Storm Within; traveling out of state to audition for the Battle for Ozzfest competition is just an example of how far this band will go for the music. Surviving four of the five cuts of the competition, front woman Debra Darlene can be seen in the first commercial for the reality series and on episodes of the show airing on MTV.

2005 has been the break out year for Storm Within, bursting onto the national music scene with showcase performances at the GoGirls Showcase at SXSW, the Millennium Music Conference, and a performance atop the Stratosphere Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at the ConneXion International Music Conference. The summer of 2005 has seen Storm Within travel from one end of the U.S. to the other, and back again with an impressive schedule of metal festival performances including the renowned Milwaukee Metal Fest, the Blackened Deth & Hardkore Fest, the Fatal Force Fest, and an invitation to share the same stage as Disturbed, Dope, and Seemless at the Locobazooka United We Rock Festival.

Storm Within is currently recording their second full length CD, due for release in the Spring of 2007, with plans for a 2007 national tour.


RECORDINGS:

Full-Length Debut CD “Unleashed”– 5,000 copies sold and issued for promotion
4-song EP – Self Titled, 2004 – 1,000 copies sold and issued for promotion
Next Full-Length CD set for release –Spring 2007


AWARDS:

Nominee for “Best Metal Band” by Guitar & Keyboard City’s Dreams to Reality Awards 2004
Winner of Battle of the Bands Competition: Hard Rock Café (Phoenix, AZ) April 24, 2004
Winner of Battle of the Bands Competition: Minder Binders (Tempe, AZ) July 8, 2004
Winner of Battle of the Bands Competition: Balboa Café (Tempe, AZ) June 19, 2004


CHARTS:

#1 on Top Ten Metal Chart at the Unsigned Music Network Web site – August 4, 2004
Earned three #1 placements on MP3.com – March 17, 2000
Reached #4 on Overall Chart at the Unsigned Music Network Web site – August 4, 2004


RADIO PLAY:

KDKB 93.3 FM Phoenix, Desert Tracks local show, 2002 – played “Take a Chance” from Storm Within’s Debut CD, Unleashed
KUPD 97.9 FM Phoenix, local show, 2002 – played “FU2” and “Truth or the Lies”
“The Alternative Noisefactor” on regional Dutch radio station Omroep Terneuzen OTFM 94.4 FM in Terneuzen, Netherlands


LIVE PERFORMANCES:

Storm Within has opened for national acts: Drowning Pool, Velvet Revolver, George Lynch, F5, Sacred Reich, Tesla, Gilby Clarke, and Flotsam & Jetsam
Storm Within has played more than 250 live performances throughout the United States
Arizona State Fair 2003, and 2004


FESTIVALS:

GoGirls Music Fest, October 8th, 2004 - Tempe, AZ.
Arizona Drum Fest, February 12th, 2005 - Tempe, AZ.
Stage Mania, April 2nd, 2005 - Florence, AZ.
Blackened Deth & Hardkore Fest, April 29th, 2005 - Tempe, AZ.
Arizona Festival Express, May 28th, 2005 - Rock Springs, AZ.
Fatal Force Fest, June 25th, 2005 - Indianapolis, IN.
Amplify Independent Music Fest, August 13th, 2005 - Las Vegas, NV.
Locobazooka United We Rock Fest, September 18th, 2005 - Fitchburg, MA.
GoGirls Music Fest, October 15th, 2005 - Tempe, AZ.
Metal Madness, October 2005, Dallas Fort Worth - TX.
Milwaukee MetalFest, December 3rd, 2005 - Milwaukee, WI.


SHOWCASES:

SXSW – GoGirls Invasion Showcase, March 18th, 2005 - Austin, TX.
ConneXion International Music Festival, June 11th, 2005 - Las Vegas, NV.
Millennium Music Conference, June 24th, 2005 - Harrisburg, PA.


CHARITIES:

AIDS Walk Arizona (AIDS Rock Battle of the Bands) – Tempe, AZ – Sept. 25, 2004
MusiCares (Go Girls Music Fest 2004) – Tempe, AZ – Oct. 8, 2004
Phoenix Children’s Hospital (New Times 10K Marathon) – Phoenix, AZ – Nov. 14, 2004
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Arizona (New Times 10k Marathon) - Tempe, AZ - Nov. 12, 2006


ENDORSEMENTS/SPONSORS:

Halo Guitars
BC Rich Guitars
Strum-n-Comfort Picking Systems
D’Addario Strings
Dunlop
Online Gigs.com


FILM SOUNDTRACKS:

Rage of the Werewolf – featuring “Bad Winds” as the title track of the film, from Storm Within’s Debut CD, Unleashed
TaxiderME – featuring “Bad Winds” and “Tonight” from Storm Within’s Debut CD, Unleashed
The Damned – featuring “The Damned” as the title track of the film, Written and Recorded by Storm Within


WEBSITE:
www.stormwithin.com - Site went live August 2004. More than 13,825 visitors logged on from August 2004 – July 2005, with more than 142,300 download requests.


PHOTOSITE:
www.stormwithinphotos.com


MYSPACE:
www.myspace.com/stormwithin


For Additional Information Please Contact:

Jack Squall Productions
Phone: 602-769-0904
Fax: 480-323-2883
Email: stormwithin@yahoo.com, or jacksquallproductions@yahoo.com

Instrumentation

Debra Darlene - Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Mike Savage - Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals
Tom Brantner - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Chuck Klee - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals
Chad Edwards - Drums/Backing Vocals

Discography

Storm Within - "Unleashed"
Storm Within - "Self Titled EP"

Links

• Storm Within Official Myspace
• Debra Darlene's Myspace
• Mike Savage's Myspace
• Tom Brantner's Myspace
• Chuck Klee's Myspace

Audio

• Listen
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• Prideheart
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• Blackened Soul
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Lyrics

• Prideheart
• Listen
• Blackened Soul

Video

"You Don't Know Me"

Photo Gallery

Press

• Robert Metzgar [+ Show ]
  

  Storm Within features one of the most sensual and incredible lead singers you will ever hear! Debra...Storm Within features one of the most sensual and incredible lead singers you will ever hear! Debra Darlene and the band bring it to you the way a metal band should... HOT & HOTTER! Get ready for Storm Within to blow you away like a hurricane!

• Mike Ventarola [+ Show ]
  

  Storm Within unleashes cataclysmic passion and fury through the fiery vocals of front woman Debra Da...Storm Within unleashes cataclysmic passion and fury through the fiery vocals of front woman Debra Darlene, who is far more than eye candy for the libidinous folks interested in the rock genre. This is not some Arizona woman with a penchant towards a Lita Ford, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett idolization fantasy complex. Debra Darlene is the real deal, up front, in your face and backed by some of the tightest musicians to enter into the metal genre in at least a decade, they are destined to become legendary.

• Scott Barker [+ Show ]
  

  Storm Within's Debut CD, "Unleashed" is very impressive: Tightly performed and passionate, with a m...Storm Within's Debut CD, "Unleashed" is very impressive: Tightly performed and passionate, with a mix that's a good balance between clear separation and a wall of sound. I personally have an affinity for ARENA ROCK, and Storm Within is an ARENA ROCK BAND!

• Emma Lynn Tenney
  

  Storm Within is the most professional band I have worked with in years!

• Ted Nugent
  

  It's all about ATTITUDE... and Storm Within HAS IT!

• Pete Cummings
  

  Be sure to go to your local record store and DEMAND Storm Within's CD!

• David Seven
  

  Storm Within is an impressive band that stages a BLOWOUT PERFORMANCE!

• Lisa White [+ Show ]
  

  Storm Within is metal the way that metal was meant to be.... loud, aggressive, and in your face! On...Storm Within is metal the way that metal was meant to be.... loud, aggressive, and in your face! On top of that, their professionalism and drive is second to none.

• Fred Mills [+ Show ]
  

  Hooray! Storm Within is willing to celebrate personal freedom in their lyrics as opposed to over-us...Hooray! Storm Within is willing to celebrate personal freedom in their lyrics as opposed to over-used whiny angst!

Setlist

All Original Set List: Ranging from 45 min. to 2 hours

Prideheart
Oppression
Listen
Illusion Land
Walking a Straight Line
Bad Winds
Why?
Blackened Soul
How Many Days Wasted?
F*ck You Too!
Test Of Pain
The Damned
Bad Winds
Brides
Take a Chance
One Time Ain't Enough
Love Somebody
Truth or the Lies
Tonight
Can't Take it Anymore
Christmas is Hell
Enslaved
You Don't Know Me
Domination
Call To Arms

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