Xander Demos Joins Sabbath Judas Sabbath Lineup

Online, January 22, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Metal shred guitarist Xander Demos has joined forces with Houston native and thrash-metal vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-SEVEN WITCHES) on a new East Coast chapter of his SABBATH JUDAS SABBATH project. This band is a national tribute band with chapters in Europe and in various locations across the United States. The East Coast chapter has Xander sharing lead guitar duties with fellow Pittsburgh natives Bill Staley (formerly of CREATURE OF HABIT), Greg Bittner (also formerly of Creature Of Habit) on bass and Jeff Kalp on drums.

Sabbath Judas Sabbath is a tribute to heavy metal icons BLACK SABBATH (primarily the RONNIE JAMES DIO years) and JUDAS PRIEST. Although the singer has had quite a productive and lengthy music career, Rivera chose to create tribute bands to perform with during times when he is on break from recording or touring with his original acts. Many have compared Rivera's singing capabilities to the vocal styles of ROB HALFORD and Ronnie James Dio. As a great form of flattery, Rivera felt it appropriate to showcase the effects these artists have had on his music career by dedicating his tribute bands to them.

Xander Demos is best known for his incredible shredding skills, being nominated for Best Guitarist in the 2011 Iron City Rocks Music Awards. He has appeared on Steve Vai's Guitartv.com, The Real Radio Show with AJ Pero from Twisted Sister, Screamer Magazine, Hair Metal Mansion, and many other rock, metal and guitar sites. His debut full-length CD, "Guitarcadia" is due in the first quarter of 2012, being produced by Firehouse frontman, CJ Snare. Xander is also appearing on several high profile releases by other artists in 2012, including the highly anticipated release from Liberty N Justice. Xander just wrapped up an appearance at the NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA this past weekend. For more information, please visit www.xanderdemos.com.