David T. Chastain
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David T. Chastain is an American
guitarist
and owner of Leviathan Records and Diginet Music.
Chastain is a metal guitarist who emerged in the mid-'80s along with a wave of other neo-classical guitarists. He has released about 50 recordings under multiple names, including David T. Chastain, CJSS, Georgia Blues Dawgs, The Cincinnati Improvisational Group, SPIKE, Zanister, Ruud Cooty and Southern Gentlemen (blues-rock) as well as a number of heavy metal releases under the band name Chastain
, accompanied by female vocalist Leather Leone.
In more recent years, David has worked as a record producer
at his own company, Leviathan Records. His label specializes in discovering and promoting new talents, specializing in guitarists and bands. He also runs Diginet Music, a company specializing in rare, unreleased or out-of-print music.
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Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and owner of Leviathan Records and Diginet Music.
Chastain is a metal guitarist who emerged in the mid-'80s along with a wave of other neo-classical guitarists. He has released about 50 recordings under multiple names, including David T. Chastain, CJSS, Georgia Blues Dawgs, The Cincinnati Improvisational Group, SPIKE, Zanister, Ruud Cooty and Southern Gentlemen (blues-rock) as well as a number of heavy metal releases under the band name Chastain
Chastain (band)
Chastain is a Power/heavy metal project formed in 1984 by guitarist David T. Chastain.The band was put together in 1984 by Mike Varney, president of Shrapnel Records for a David T. Chastain solo album...
, accompanied by female vocalist Leather Leone.
In more recent years, David has worked as a record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
at his own company, Leviathan Records. His label specializes in discovering and promoting new talents, specializing in guitarists and bands. He also runs Diginet Music, a company specializing in rare, unreleased or out-of-print music.
Solo albums
- Instrumental Variations - 1987 Leviathan Records
- Within the Heat - 1990 Leviathan Records
- Elegant Seduction - 1991 Leviathan Records
- Movements Thru Time - 1992 Leviathan Records
- Next Planet Please - 1994 Leviathan Records
- Acoustic Visions - 1998 Leviathan Records
- Rock Solid Guitar - 2001 Leviathan Records
- Countdown to Infinity - 2007 Leviathan Records
- Heavy Excursions - 2009 Leviathan Records
With CJSS
- World Gone Mad- 1985 Leviathan Records
- Praise the Loud - 1986 Leviathan Records
- Kings of the World - 2000 Pavement Music
With Chastain
- Mystery of IllusionMystery of IllusionMystery of Illusion is the debut studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1985 through Shrapnel Records.-Track listing:All songs by David T...
- 1985 Shrapnel RecordsShrapnel RecordsShrapnel Records is a guitar-oriented record label started in 1980 by record producer Mike Varney. Guitarist Marty Friedman , one of the label's most successful artists, first appeared on the album Unsung Guitar Heroes II in 1980 with the band Vixen. Vixen would later change their name to Hawaii... - Ruler of the WastelandRuler of the WastelandRuler of the Wasteland is the second studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1986 through Shrapnel Records. During the same year, David T. Chastain released also two other studio albums with his second band CJSS...
- 1986 Shrapnel Records - The 7th of NeverThe 7th of NeverThe 7th of Never is the third studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1987 through David T. Chastain's own record label Leviathan Records in the USA. In Europe the album was released by Massacre Records...
- 1987 Leviathan Records - The Voice of the CultThe Voice of the CultThe Voice of the Cult is the fourth studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1988 through Leviathan Records.-Track listing:All songs by David T...
- 1988 Leviathan Records - For Those Who DareFor Those Who DareFor Those Who Dare is the fifth studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1990 through Leviathan Records. New members David Harbour and John Luke Hebert were part of the band that played in Leather Leone solo album Shock Waves in 1989.-Track listing:All songs by David T...
- 1990 Leviathan Records - Sick SocietySick SocietySick Society is the sixth studio album of the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1995 through Leviathan Records. It is the first album after five years released by David T. Chastain under the name Chastain and the first to feature the singer Kate French, who replaced Leather...
- 1995 Leviathan Records - In DementiaIn DementiaIn Dementia is the seventh studio album by the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 1997 through Leviathan Records. The album was re-issuued in Europe by Massacre Records.-Track listing:All songs by David T...
- 1997 Leviathan Records - In an OutrageIn an OutrageIn an Outrage is the eight studio album by the American heavy metal band Chastain, released in 2004 through Leviathan Records. The album was re-issuued in Europe by Massacre Records in 2006.-Track listing:All songs by David T...
- 2004 Leviathan Records - The Reign of Leather - 2010 Leviathan Records
With Zanister
- Symphonica Millennia - 1999 Shark Records (David T. Chastain - Guitars, Keyboards, Production)
- Fear No Man - 2001 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitars, Production)
With Southern Gentlemen
- Exotic Dancer Blues - 2000 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitars, Vocals, Production)
- Double Your Pleasure - 2003 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitar, Vocals, Production)
- Third Time Is the Charm - 2006 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitar, Production)
- Valley of Fire - 2008 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitar, Production)
- Instrumentalized - 2009 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Guitar, Production)
Other appearances
- Shockwaves - Leather - 1990 Roadrunner Records (Music, Lyrics, Production)
- Live! Wild and Truly Diminished!! - 1992 Leviathan Records (David Chastain and Michael HarrisMichael Harris (guitarist)Michael Harris born in Dayton, Ohio is an American musician. He is most noted for his work as founder and guitarist for rock band Arch Rival and for his primarily instrumental progressive guitar work. His later music is a fusion of progressive metal and a hint of classical music...
) - Aftermath - Ruud Cooty - 2002 Lucretia Records (David T. Chastain - Guitars, Arrangements, Production, Mixing)
- Burning Earth - Firewind - 2003 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Production, Vocal Engineering, Additional Background Vocals)
- Hurricane X - Michael Harris - 2003 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Bass, Executive Production)
- Armed and Ready - Joe StumpJoe StumpJoe Stump is an American guitarist and composer. He plays neo-classical metal, in a style similar to that of Yngwie Malmsteen. He has released albums with his band, Reign of Terror, and as a solo artist. He also plays the lead guitar for the symphonic metal band HolyHell...
- 2003 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Bass, Executive Production) - Destination - Corbin King - 2004 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Bass, Executive Production)
- Shredology/Midwest Shredfest - Joe Stump - 2005 Leviathan Records (David T. Chastain - Arrangements, Bass)