Hi,
I went back to the drawing board and came back with a few new ideas.
I gave the logo more balance, with regards to the layout and the color distribution. I kept in mind that this is a logo, so technically, quite a few principles had to be adhered to. Like, it must be able to be in one color, be readable when sized down and instantly communicated to viewer what the logo means or who it is representing. Given these permitters, I tried to give the logo a certain level of detail that would function flawlessly under all the stresses a logo is supposed to endure. I wanted to give the logo a "branded" feel, weathered and strong, with functional detailing to also drive the aesthetics. I truly hope these new layouts are to your liking and I eagerly await your response.
regards,
David