JAMES DURBIN

is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Santa Cruz, California. Many associate his name with his appearance on Season 10 of American Idol (2011), where he was unabashedly flying the flag for heavy metal, appeared with metal gods Judas Priest for rousing renditions of "Livin' After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" and also appeared with legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde. This was followed by Durbin’s debut album, 2011’s “Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster” that blended a mix of hard hitting riffs, vulnerable lyrics, and Durbin’s signature scream. James has worked and performed alongside many incredible musicians including Stevie Wonder, Don Was, Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones, Mick Mars, Bob Babbitt (The Funk Brothers), Alan Parsons, among many others.

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Durbin’s signature vocal prowess and powerful stage presence have earned him stamps of approval and praise from rock and metal royalty like Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, Rob Halford, and more. 

 

Signing with Frontiers Music SRL in 2020, Durbin has returned to Heavy Metal form releasing the albums: DURBIN "The Beast Awakens", CLEANBREAK "Coming Home" as well as appearances on Alan Parsons "From The New World" & Magnus Karlsson's FreeFall "Hunt The Flame".