Ousted American Idol Contestant JAMES DURBIN Says His Debut Solo Album Will Have A "'Holy Diver', 'Neon Nights'-Type Feel"
May 13, 2011, 13 years ago
According to USA Today, JAMES DURBIN's fans weren't the only ones blindsided by his elimination from American Idol. "Expect the unexpected; that's what I should have done Thursday night," the show's resident metal-head said Friday, admitting that he expected a hometown visit and a place in the top three.
But the Santa Cruz musician, 22, repeated his mantra, "Give metal a chance," already has big plans to update the genre to this generation. "I did what I came here to do," he said. "I haven't failed at all. This is just the beginning."
Plans for an album are already in the works, with what Durbin described as a 'Holy Diver', 'Neon Nights'-type feel. "I potentially heard my first single yesterday," he said, adding that it "still has a heavy edge and is radio friendly." He plans to reunite with a friend from home who will be his lead guitarist. He also hopes to work with Mike Portnoy from DREAM THEATER.
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