From Southern New Jersey comes Redliner, a band looking to redefine melodic hard rock in the Tri-State Area. Each member of Redliner brings his unique styles to this band and a no-nonsense approach to songwriting.
Founded in the summer of 2007 by guitarist Dan Chrzan (Crystal Synn, Mikell’s Plot) and vocalist Jim Santora (77LeSabre), the duo spent months molding what would become the Redliner sound. In the winter of 2008, drummer Don Valentino and bassist Steve Tortu entered the fold and provided the backbeat for Redliner’s life soundtrack.
Redliner is melodic modern hard rock with old school imagination. Chrzan’s
guitar talents are evident of his influences ranging from Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch, Alex Lifeson and Jimmy Page. Valentino’s drum styles range from the progressive rock of John Bonham and Neil Peart to the jazz style of Buddy Rich. Tortu’s bass playing is a flashback to classic rock greats like Geddy Lee, Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones and Chris Squire. Santora’s vocal influences range from hard rock greats like Don Dokken and Ian Astbury, the classic stylings of Robin Zander to the alternative rock of Michael Stipe. These influences combined with modern rock/metal influences like Life Of Agony, Puddle Of Mudd, Foo Fighters, Pantera and Incubus create a sound that is diverse and original, with lyrics (written by Chrzan and Santora) that are thought provoking, intelligent and contain subject matter ranging from Family, Addictions, Politics, Personal Issues and Relationships.
Redliner is currently out on the road grabbing more attention at every stop,
performing at venues like the Cherrywood Lounge in Clementon NJ and The Cup in Linden NJ. Upcoming shows have them appearing at Jokers in Philadelphia and Bank Shots in Wilmington DE.
The band is also working on a full length CD title Vengeance. Recording is being done by Wayne Earls of WNE Recording out of Deptford NJ. The material is being mastered by Wayne Davis of The Sound Station (who has done work with Breaking Benjamin, Ill Nino, Dropping Daylight and Philadelphia’s Noosphere). A release date is set for January 2009.
Redliner has recently been selected to appear in Metal Edge Magazine and CD Compilation for their January 2009 issue.
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South Jersey hard rock band Redliner has been contacted by Metal Edge Magazine informing that they have been selected to appear on their January Compilation due out December 23, 2008. Metal Edge is an international magazine with over 102,000 copies currently in circulation. Redliner will not only have their song “Knock Me Down” on the compilation, but will also have a bio in the magazine as well as information provided on the Metal Edge website
www.metaledgemag.com .
Redliner is a band whose members reside in the South Jersey area (Cherry Hill, Maple Shade, Hamilton) and are currently working on their debut CD titled “Vengeance” set to be released in January 2009. Most recently, Redliner has been performing all over the New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware area and have begun to receive local and internet radio airplay.
Redliner consists of Dan Chrzan (guitars), Jim Santora (vocals), Don Valentino (drums)and Steve Tortu (bass).
In their band bio, it is noted that Redliner is “melodic modern hard rock with old school imagination” and their influences range from Rush, Dokken, Black Sabbath, Skid Row, Puddle Of Mudd, King’s X and Life Of Agony. They are currently recording with Wayne Earls of WNE Recording and mastering is being done by Wayne C. Davis of The Sound Station, who has worked with national acts Breaking Benjamin, Ill Nino and Dropping Daylight among others. Redliner is currently giving away a 3-song demo at their live events as a promotion for their upcoming release. Additional information on the band can be found at
www.redlinerrock.com .
Description: Southern New Jersey based Redliner, is a 4-piece unit pushing out melodic hard rock that old school and modern metalheads can appreciate. Vengeance is coming in January 2009.
From Southern New Jersey comes Redliner, a band looking to redefine melodic hard rock in the Tri-State Area. Each member of Redliner brings his unique styles to this band and a no-nonsense approach to songwriting. 
