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James Durbin mixes headlining shows with opening slots

Wed, June 27 2012 2:21pm - Source: Soundspike

"American Idol" finalist James Durbin , who hit the road earlier this spring on his first national tour in support of his Wind-Up Records debut album "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster," will spend the summer on the road with Buckcherry and Drowning Pool. Memories of a Beautiful Disaster has sold over 100,000 units, while his latest single, "Love Me Bad," hit the Top 30 on the Hot AC chart.

Korn, Slipknot, Stone Sour, Nicolas Cage, Efren Ramirez, Derek Mears, Tyler Mane, Alter Bridge, Anthrax, Megadeth, James Durbin, Kevin Rudolf, Asking Alexandria, DJ Jesse Marco of "Project X" and More Celebrate Guns N' Roses

Wed, June 06 2012 4:27pm - Source: ArtistDirect

If you made music any time after 1987, you were influenced by Guns N' Roses.

Shira Lazar: American Idol Alum James Durbin Performs New Single "Right Behind You"

Thu, April 12 2012 10:30pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

American Idol rocker James Durbin came by the What's Trending live to perform his new single "Right Behind You."

Q&A: James Durbin

Tue, April 10 2012 4:29pm - Source: Soundspike

Slated as a presenter, Durbin is also nominated for Best Vocalist along with Sebastian Bach, Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack, Evanescence's Amy Lee, Five Finger Death Punch's Ivan Moody and Korn's Jonathan Davis.

James Durbin: 'I Never Wanted to Be the Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll Rock Star'

Mon, April 09 2012 2:36pm - Source: Noisecreep

It's been an amazing year for James Durbin.

Former 'American Idol' James Durbin Lightens Up

Sat, March 31 2012 9:55pm - Source: TMZ

After releasing his debut album four months ago to little success, former season 10 " American Ido l" singer James Durbin decided to change up his look and dyed his hair bleach blonde.

James Durbin to Launch First-Ever National Tour

Wed, March 28 2012 9:04pm - Source: ArtistDirect

James Durbin has announced he will hit the road for his first-ever national tour this spring in support of his Wind-Up Records debut album Memories of a Beautiful Disaster.

James Durbin Recounts the Night He Had Dinner With Judas Priest

Tue, February 21 2012 9:22pm - Source: Noisecreep

The 23-year-old Santa Cruz, Calif. native was one of the show's most popular finalists, showing off his expansive vocal range on songs by the likes of Aerosmith , Sammy Hagar and Queen.

James Durbin and Queensrÿche's Geoff Tate Perform Duet

Thu, January 19 2012 3:06pm - Source: Noisecreep

'American Idol' alum James Durbin married his longtime girlfriend, Heidi, on Dec. 31.

James Durbin's Wedding: Light Sabers and Journey Galore

Mon, January 09 2012 5:42pm - Source: Noisecreep

Any wedding that involves light sabers promises to be a good time, and based on the video evidence just posted over at People.com, the New Year's Eve nuptials of former ' American Ido l' contestant James Durbin didn't disappoint.

Finalist talks Steven Tyler, why more rockers should go on show and his own past of being bullied

Wed, January 04 2012 9:33pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Durbin tells Rolling Stone the relationship is among the things in his life that inspired his recently released album, Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster.

OH DEAR JAMES DURBIN IS TERRIBLE

Thu, November 17 2011 8:24pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I know there are people who got excited about James Durbin on account of him being "the metal dude" on whatever season of American Idol , but the fact that he was on that show is the very reason I never investigated his music.

James Durbin Premieres Video for 'Love Me Bad'

Thu, November 17 2011 5:56pm - Source: Noisecreep

Next week James Durbin will be releasing 'Memories of a Beautiful Disaster,' the Santa Cruz, Calif. rocker's debut solo album.

James Durbin Sets Things on Fire in 'Love Me Bad' Video Shoot -- Exclusive

Tue, November 15 2011 7:15pm - Source: Noisecreep

"We were like 90 minutes away from Las Vegas and it was a day full of rock 'n' roll debauchery. I accidently blew up a 1971 Dodge Charger by driving it too hard! I just remember the fire department guys we had on set running towards me screaming, "Get the f--- out!" It was insane," laughed James Durbin during a recent chat with Noisecreep.

James Durbin Exclusively Reveals Details About His Video and Solo Band

Fri, November 04 2011 6:57pm - Source: Noisecreep

Last week we spoke with former American Idol finalist James Durbin about his upcoming solo album and now we have an exclusive photo taken at the video shoot for his first single, 'Love Me Bad.' "We shot the video for 'Love Me Bad' in dry lake bed out in the desert of Barstow, Calif. We were like 90 minutes away from Las Vegas and it was a day full of rock 'n' roll debauchery. I accidently blew up a 1971 Dodge Charger by driving it too hard! The hood was on fire and there was smoke everywhere. I just remember the fire department guys we had on set running towards me screaming, "Get the f--- out!" It was insane," laughs Durbin.

James Durbin Overcame His 'Weirdo' Childhood Through Heavy Metal

Wed, October 26 2011 2:08pm - Source: Noisecreep

It's not often that Noisecreep covers someone from ' American Idol ,' but then again, how many other 'Idol' finalists can say they performed a duet with Rob Halford ?

What Goes On: James Durbin Sets Date For Album Release

Fri, October 14 2011 10:07pm - Source: WNEW

American Idol singer James Durbin's debut, "Memories of a Beautiful Disaster," will come out November 21 on Wind Up Records.

American Idol Finalist James Durbin Releases New Track, Announces Album Details

Fri, September 30 2011 11:58pm - Source: Noisecreep

2011 American Idol finalist, and hard rock and metal fan, James Durbin has just released a track called 'Stand Up.' The track comes off the second installment of the 'Official Gameday NFL Music' EP, which also includes songs by Hinder and Sammy Hagar , among others.

'American Idol' Contestant James Durbin's Skid Row Covers Not Aired

Mon, June 27 2011 5:18pm - Source: Noisecreep

Ex-'American Idol' contestant James Durbin is a professed metal fan.

In Which Scotty McCreery Has A Hole In His Head Where All The Money Goes

Thu, May 26 2011 2:30pm - Source: This Recording

I think Colin Hanks Jr. is going to win, as he's never been in the bottom three, and let me say, I hate Scotty.

Another 'Idol' Cut Reveals Final Three

Fri, May 13 2011 12:19pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

"American Idol" voters apparently stopped believin' in James Durbin.

Greg Archer: James Durbin Fever Spikes in Santa Cruz (VIDEO)

Thu, May 12 2011 9:17pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

In a year when we all could use a little more emotional sunshine, look who comes along to surprise us all -- one of the most impressive performers we've seen in years.

Muse's 'Uprising' performed by James Durbin on 'American Idol' - video

Thu, April 21 2011 1:15pm - Source: NME

Muse 's music made its first appearance on American Idol last night (April 21), when contestant James Durbin covered the band's 2009 single 'Uprising' on the show.

Tourette's Guy on 'Idol': I Wrote Songs About 'Whores'

Sun, February 20 2011 8:55am - Source: TMZ

James Durbin -- the Tourette's-suffering guy on " American Idol " last week -- wasn't joking when he said he turned his life around ... because just last year, he claimed to love singing about "sex" and "whores."

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