The Chicago-based DAVID SHANKLE GROUP is about pure talent. Even before his days as lead guitarist of MANOWAR, David had already received numerous accolades. His incredible technique and blistering speed on the guitar have won him the moniker “the Shred Demon”. Such revered artists as Michael Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, Rusty Cooley, George Bellas, Francisco Fareri and Tom Hess have testified to David’s prowess. With custom 7-string and 8-string guitars in both traditional (DS7 and DS8) and 36 fret (DS36-7 and DS36-8) being made by Waylon Ford of Halo Guitars and the first of six instructional videos available through ShredAcademy.com, David continues to make his mark on the guitar world. Fronting his own impressive band, the DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (also known as DSG), David introduced the metal world to a new breed of speed while, at the same time, displaying awesome classical guitar and balladry on the band’s debut album “Ashes To Ashes”, which was released in 2003 on Magic Circle Music. Now in 2007, DSG is prepared to release their second album, “Hellborn”, which is guaranteed to melt your face.

Joining David on “Hellborn” are three handpicked musicians, each with his own unique skills. On lead vocals, Dennis Hirschauer brings a strong, dynamic power metal sound and well-written lyrics to the fold. Drummer Brad Sabathne provides a fast and brutal double bass assault combined with the heart of a true rock and metal drummer. Bassist Jeff Kylloe has the technical prowess and speed to complement the fast-paced music that DSG is known for.

“Hellborn” is a very different album than “Ashes To Ashes”. In place of the keyboards of the previous album, “Hellborn” is focused on a heavy, gritty guitar sound. In using 7-string guitars to expand horizons, David shows that he is a true guitar wizard and 7-string monster. One of the crown jewels of this album is “The Voyage (An Instrumental Shred Fest)” which is a tremendous instrumental explosion featuring consecutive solos from guitar talents TD Clark, Joe Stump, Michael Angelo Batio and finally, the Shred Demon himself, David Shankle. David is known for having a vast array of musical influences and styles at his command. “Hellborn” is a good indicator of that flexibility. The solid team of musicians that David has assembled, along with the steadfast efforts of soundman, engineer and amplifier guru Jay Walsh and his wife Joy of farviewrecording.com, has ensured that “Hellborn” is a powerful and impressive sophomore effort from the DAVID SHANKLE GROUP.

The DAVID SHANKLE GROUP will perform at the Magic Circle Festival in Bad Arolsen, Germany on July 7, 2007. “Hellborn” will be released in July of 2007, by Magic Circle Music and will be available at the festival. Be sure to catch the fury of the Shred Demon!

Track listing for “Hellborn”:
1. Asylum God
2. The Lie
3. Bleeding Hell
4. Living For Nothing
5. Left To Die
6. Hellborn
7. The Tyrant
8. When Is It Wicked
9. 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)

DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Discography:
“Ashes To Ashes” – Magic Circle Music – 2003
“Hellborn” – Magic Circle Music -2007