October 2002: Jack Starr signs a record deal with Cult Metal Classsics of Greece

November 2002: Jack Starr, Shmoulik Avigal, Joe Hasselvender and Ned Meloni. The "Guardians of the Flame" go to Florida to record their debut album.

Febuary 2003: Under a Savage Sky is released and distributed world wide, and Jack Starr is finally back after a 10 year hiatus.

March 2003: Jack Starr and Ned Meloni, bass player of Guardians of the Flame are officially endorsed by ESP guitars,which helps them sponsor guitar giveaways in major magazines.

April 2003: The reviews for "Under A Savage Sky", start pouring in and it starts off with Heavy Oder Was from Germany giving it a very high 10 out of 12!! The next 40 reviews give it an average score of approx 85 out of 100 and`most recomend it highly.

June 2003: Jack Starr travels to Germany as a guest of the Bang Your Head festival where he gives away the winning Esp guitar in front of 20,000 people also he jams with the California thrash metal legends. Hirax to an enthusiatic reception.

June 2003: Cult Metal Classics enters into a deal with CD Maximum of Russia for distribution of the new album in all of the former Soviet Union, where the record is met with great enthusiasm.

June 2003: Frontline Records of Brazil www.frontlinerock.com.br will be releasing "Out of the Darkness" Jack's 1984 first solo album,the release is set for Sept 2003.also planned are cd releases for "A minor Disturbance" and "The Best of Burning Starr".

A special thanks to Jose Ferro and Gooch from Esp, Espguitars.com for cosponsoring Esp guitar promotions that have already appeared in four major magazines,3 more are slated for Sept, and Oct. 2003.

July 2003: after 2 years of silence,www.jackstarr.com is back!!! and so Is www.guardiansoftheflame.us

March 2004: Jack Starr signs with Magic Circle Music

Magic Circle Music is proud to announce it's newest addition to the label: Jack Starr

Heavy metal guitar legend, Jack Starr, the founder of Virgin Steele is preparing a new album with his band, Guardians Of The Flame to be released this year.

Jack Starr quotes "For me to be on Magic Circle Music is like a dream come true. It's the heaviest label and will provide me with the newest technology and best resources to make the best album of my career."

April 2004: Singer wanted for Jack Starr's Guardian's Of The Flame

If you are a talented heavy metal singer and have been waiting for the right chance, the time is now! Jack Starr is auditioning singers for his next album to be released on Magic Circle Music. If you want to become one of the Guardian's Of The Flame please submit your demo material to:

Magic Circle Music
PO Box 7214
Auburn, NY 13022
USA

July 2004: Recording session of Jack Starr's new album

Jack Starr is currently recording his new album with his band, Guardians Of The Flame to be released by Magic Circle Music.

Guitar hero Joe Stump has been contributing to the recording sessions, which makes the album a must have for any guitar fanatic!

Click here for a photo of Joe Stump, Jack Starr and Ned Meloni at the recording studio.