Darkling is an all-original hard rock band combining old school metal with a new school heavy edge. Not alternative, not death metal just straight-forward, in your face rock-n-roll. Darkling grabs the audience from the first note and doesn’t let go until the last.

Meet Darkling!

Chris Chris Randy Randy Scott Scott Jim Jim Jason Russo Jason Russo

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Chris Hannen - Guitars

equipment: Marshall amps (always and forever...i'm in love), Ibanez Jem guitars, Morley Bad Horsie wah and Boss effects, and Bolo picks.

influences: Scott, Randy, Paul, Jim, John, Paul, George, and Ringo (in no particular order)

Fav. Darkling Song: Rosetta Stone

comments: I consider myself very fortunate and blessed to be working with the musicians that i am surrounded by now; and even more so, that we have all become good friends who will look back on these days fondly. Success is truly in the company you keep.

Randy Wuest - Bass

equipment: Fender Squier 5-string bass, Gallien-Krueger GK 400RB, Rocktron compressor, Fender 2-15 cabinet, x-wire wireless and Dunlop picks.

influences: everything but rap

Fav. Darkling Song: Indifference

hobbies: motorcycles and jetskis

Favorite Expression: Zawright or "Zight!"

Scott Kent - Guitars

equipment: 2001 Ibanez Jem 7DBK, 1991 Ibanez Jem 77FP, 1991 Ibanez Jem7 VBK, 1991 Ibanez RG770DX, Marshall JCM2000 DSL 100 watt + 1960A cab, Morley Bad Horsie II Wah Wah, Boss overdrive, Boss TU-2 Tuner, Boss OC-3 Octave, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Dimarzio clip-lock straps, Hot Licks copper guitar picks.

influences: Darkling, pre-black album Metallica, Steve Vai, the Beatles, Eddie Van Halen, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Chris Hannen, Jimmy Page, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Randy Rhoads, Helloween, Carlos Cavazo, Warren Dimartini, Dave Mustaine, Jimi Hendrix, Elliot Easton, The Eagles, Kiss, Ritchie Blackmore, Slayer, Ozzy, Yngwie, Trent Reznor.

Fav. Darkling Song: Indifference, Inferno, and Tortured Eyes

hobbies: Spending time with Leslie, HOCKEY (GO SABRES), reading, home recording, playing any instrument i can get my hands on, Ebay, spending time with my dog, working on my house

comments: Darkling is an amazing experience for me. Each song we write is better than the last. There is no limit to where this band can go musically.

Jim Bihary - Drums

equipment: Tama drums and hardware, Zildjian and Paiste cymbals, Remo heads, Ahead drum sticks, and Iron Cobra pedals.

influences: Anything that is written with creativity and with some thought behind it.

Fav. Darkling Song: Every song written by this band has it's own hook...i think they all kick ass.

Mr X - Vocals

equipment: Lighting bolts, Dragon Breath, Fists of Fury.

influences: Sin

Fav. Darkling Song: The loud one.

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