PHOENIX, Jan. 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Viastar Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:VISH) announced today that the company has signed the metal rock group "Erotic Liquid Culture" ("ELC") to a multi-album recording contract. Viastar acquired Quadra Records, which released the group's self-titled debut album in the U.K. in 1996, as part of the merger agreement with Level X Media Corporation and has now finalized a deal with the group that encompasses the debut album and four additional titles. Viastar has set a street date of February 24, 2004 for "ELC's" debut in North America.
"Erotic Liquid Culture" has already been labeled "Metal of the New Millennium". The band showcases the talents of vocalist David Van Landing (former front man for MSG-Michael Shenker Group and Mannekin) and direct descendents of Crimson Glory, Jon Drenning (lead guitar) and Jeff Lords (bass) as they ride the primal percussion grooves of Ravi Jakohtia (drums). The veteran talents that comprise the group were acknowledged by U.K.-based Soundbites in their review which stated that "The Gods are smiling on (Metal) again...(this is the) album of the year...NO CONTEST!" Additionally "ELC" was touted by Metal Wire Magazine as well as numerous music industry internet web sites.
The launching of the "ELC" project is significant to the Viastar Music Group as it marks the first of several new titles in 04 which the company will release nationally/internationally under its rock/pop imprint, Viastar Records.
For more information visit Viastar's web site at http://www.viastarcorp.com
About Viastar
Viastar Holdings, Inc. is engaged in development, production and distribution of entertainment related media for film, television, music and publishing interests. The Company's portfolio currently includes ownership of Viastar Distribution Group, A.V.O. Studios, Moving Pictures International, Viastar Records, Quadra Records, Light of the Spirit Records, and Viastar Classical.
Except historical matter contained herein, matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties, which may affect the Company's business and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.