D-Zire

D-ZIRE was a Hair Metal Band based out of Los Angeles, CA. that was part of the 2nd Wave of Hair Metal that lasted from 1992-2002. The band was formed in 1995. Their first show was at the Whisky in December of 1995. They officially disbanded in January of 2003. Their last performance was on October 16, 2002 at Paladino's in Tarzana, CA. D-ZIRE was nominated by Rock City News in Hollywood as Best Metal Band in 2000 & 2001. They were on the Rock City Records Compilation album Marking New Territory. Their song Amanda Mae came out on the Martini Shot Films Skydiving Convention Video (Rantoul 2002). Their song Chance on Love was played numerous times on the Local Licks Show on 95.5 KLOS in L.A.. The interview with Radio Active Magazine (Aussie KISS Fan Club Mag) opened up lots of doors. Toney Richards was interviewed by Donna Bartlet- the interview was appropriately named: The Kiss of D-ZIRE. The Awakening won Album of The Year in 2003 by Metal Easteen Ezine. They were the Artist of the Month in January 2003 on MadDog Internet Radio in Hawaii. They also opened up for many National Acts such as: Saxon, 38 Special, Rik Emmet, Lizzy Borden, Warrant, L.A. Guns, Pretty Boy Floyd, Phil Lewis (Solo), Gilby Clarke, Ana Black, etc. D-ZIRE were regulars at the Glitter Glam Fests @ The Coconut Teaszer and also did a couple of gigs with the Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute Band) who were fronted by a vocalist named Ralph, who would later become Michael Starr of Steel Panther.