Cleanbreak
CLEANBREAK consists of powerhouse singer James Durbin and guitarist Mike Flyntz (Riot V) continuing to wave the almighty heavy metal flag.
Since their 2022 debut album 'Coming Home', CLEANBREAK has continued to craft music that pays homage to more traditional American heavy metal sounds like Riot and Fifth Angel. 'We Are The Fire,' the band's second chapter, continues that trajectory, again showing off the immense talent of both Durbin and Flyntz. They are joined by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Edge of Forever, Hardline, Vanden Plas) on bass, keyboards, and backing vocals while Nicholas Papapicco (Robin McAuley, Toby Hitchcock) completes the line-up on drums. "This is a great collection of songs that I had the pleasure of singing and interpreting. Mike Flyntz is an absolute beast on guitar and it’s been an honor working with him. Thank you to all of our collective fans and the CLEANBREAK fans. We love making music for you", says Durbin.
DURBIN's signature vocal prowess and commanding stage presence have earned him praise from rock and metal legends such as Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, and Rob Halford, and he continues to evolve as an artist, pushing the boundaries of heavy metal while staying true to its roots.
His journey into the music industry gained widespread attention during his appearance on Season 10 of American Idol, where he fearlessly championed heavy metal. Throughout his career, DURBIN has collaborated with an impressive array of musicians, including Stevie Wonder, Don Was, Zakk Wylde, Sheryl Crow, Tom Jones, Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe, Bob Babbitt of The Funk Brothers, and Steel Panther, among others.
