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THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS: New Quote Snippets from Kerry King and Philip Anselmo Released!‏

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THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS: New Quote Snippets from Kerry King and Philip Anselmo Released!

 

Hitting Stores April 9, 2013 — Written by NYC Music Scene Veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins

 

Featuring Exclusive Photography by Iconic East Coast Photographer Frank White

 

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“The Merciless Book Of Metal Lists, compiled by Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, is the ultimate look at the world of heavy metal via the ease and convenience of a list. No stone is left unturned here, and I mean no stone. If you think you have a list about metal that isn’t in this book, chances are you’re wrong. Both Jenkins and Abrams have exhaustively researched and brainstormed Merciless and delivered a look at their beloved genre that is informative and fun.” – Iann Robinson, CraveOnline.com

THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS, written by NYC music scene veterans Howie Abrams and Sacha Jenkins, is set to be released on April 9, 2013. Touted as being “the most opinionated compendium ever written concerning Heavy Metal”, THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS is comprised of 208 jam-packed pages representing all that is glorious across the world of Heavy Metal. The book features dozens of never-before-seen photographs from iconic East Coast photographer Frank White.

The foreword for THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS comes from one of the most respected names in the genre, Slayer guitarist extraordinaire Kerry King, with a candid and passionate afterword from Pantera/Down frontman Philip Anselmo.

“This book will appeal to metalheads because it’s what they love. They’ll get to laugh at the industry and at themselves. Any information is good information, and metal kids want it.” – Kerry King (Slayer)

“I am an unabashed heavy metal fan, and I know as well as anyone, that metal fans can be an extremely loyal lot. But we are a very critical lot too. With each new movement, a new, defiant, outspoken, and sovereign audience is born. Music is older than all of us, so its history is ours to writhe in and absorb.” – Philip Anselmo(Pantera/Down)

There are numerous other contributions from key metal luminaries and industry personnel like:

Scott Ian (Anthrax)

Gary Holt (Exodus)

Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly)

Katon W. DePena (Hirax)

John Gallagher (Raven)

Danny Lilker (Nuclear Assault/SOD)

Eddie Trunk (That Metal Show)

Jon & Marsha Zazula (Megaforce Records)

Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)

Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica Producer)

ILL BILL (Heavy Metal Kings/La Coka Nostra)

MC Serch (3rd Bass)

Richard Christy (Charred Walls of the Damned/The Howard Stern Show)

Monte Conner (Roadrunner Records/Nuclear Blast Records)

Borivoj Krgin (Blabbermouth.net)

Shaun Glass (Soil/Dirge Within)

Betsy Weiss (Bitch)

Presented in the form of dozens of factual, random and often outrageous lists, THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS dares to call many out for being the worst instead of being the best. It points out the triumphs, as well as the miserable failures concerning metal, from a diehard fan’s point-of-view.

TMBML leaves no stone unturned, often blurring the lines separating fact and hilarity. You want to know about album covers that feature goats on them? WhatMotorhead icon Lemmy’s warts might tell you if they could speak? The achievements Iron Maiden would never have reached had their original vocalist Paul Dianno remained in the band? Well then, this book is for you.

To pre-order THE MERCILESS BOOK OF METAL LISTS, please visit Amazon.com. You can learn more about the book at the official Facebook page orAbrams Books.

 

 

For press inquiries and additional information, please contact Adrenaline PR and Maria Ferrero at 732-462-4262 or maria@adrenalinepr.com.

About the Authors

HOWIE ABRAMS:

Howie is a former…lots of things, including record label A&R rep, music publisher and artist manager. Abrams grew up in his beloved NYC as part of its Metal and Hardcore scenes and has always carried the torch for aggressive music. He was the co-founder of the influential hard music label In-Effect Records, where he signed bands such as Agnostic Front, Nuclear Assault and Sick of it All among others. Later, as the Senior Director of A&R at Roadrunner Records, he inked Vision of Disorder, Madball, Shelter and others, plus, he handled marketing duties for groups such as Sepultura, Type O Negative, Biohazard and more. Howie also worked at Jive Records/Zomba Music, as well as Warner Music.

SACHA JENKINS:

Sacha Jenkins loves heavy music. He grew up in New York City, and has produced books about both hip-hop and also graffiti, including ego trip’s The Book of Rap Lists, and Big Book of Racism. He’s produced some television too, and plays guitar in a band called The White Mandingoes along with Darryl Jenifer of the legendary Bad brains.

 

ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN and the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA Unite to Bring You the Long Awaited Reunion Concert and Fundraiser to Benefit the Victims of Superstorm Sandy‏

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ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN and the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA Unite to Bring You the Long Awaited Reunion Concert and Fundraiser to Benefit the Victims of Superstorm Sandy

 

Taking Place on May 11, 2013 — Featuring Performances by ANVIL, RAVEN, THE RODS and Locals LORDS OF MERCY

 

Hosted by Eddie Trunk of That Metal Show

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ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN and the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA are uniting to bring you their highly-anticipated  Reunion Concert and Fundraiser to benefit the victims of Superstorm Sandy. The event will take place on May 11, 2013 at Encore Event Center in Freehold, NJ (106 Schank Rd).

New Jersey birthed heavy metal in the United States in the early 1980’s. The state of New Jersey was an integral part of launching the careers of these bands, as well as everyone from Bruce Springsteen to The Misfits to Bon Jovi and more. Now, ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN and the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIAare bringing these genre-founding metal bands together for this special event.

Eddie  Trunk (That Metal Show) will perform Master of Ceremonies duties with special guest hosts and an all-star jam to be announced. With a now confirmed line-up of Anvil, Raven, The Rods and Lords of Mercy this evening is poised for a metal pounders delight.

Doors will open at 7:00pm and there will be a drinking section for those 21+. Tickets will go on sale shortly so stay tuned for purchase links coming soon. R N’ R HEAVEN and OBMM ask all attendees to bring canned goods or non-perishable food items for a food drive which will benefit local area soup kitchens and shelters.

ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN/Megaforce Records/ Crazed Management founders Jon and Marsha Zazula are gearing up for the reunion. “It’s really great to bring the Militia together again and we look forward to seeing all of the  old faces and new faces, both young and old,” state the Zazula’s. “We’ve already heard that fans are coming in from Germany and even up from Florida. They don’t even know the line-up yet, that’s how cool this is! We can’t wait to bang with the best of them for this really good cause.”

John Gallagher of Raven adds, “We are proud to be part of this historic gathering of the clans of our old stomping grounds for such a worthy cause and are ready to kick major ass!!!”

“The Zazula’s and I made some great albums together,” adds Carl Canedy of The Rods. “Rock, Garry and I look forward to working with our good friends once again. No one throws a metal bash like the Z’s.”

Lips of Anvil states, “Doing this gig in NJ is exceptionally special to Anvil. We are expecting to see many of the original people we met back in ’82 when we played the Route 18 Flea Market. We have remained close friends through the metal ages… we look forward to our moments together again. See you all soon.”

Rockin Ray and Metal Joe, of the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA adds, “We would like to take this opportunity to invite music lovers to a reunion of ROCK N’ ROLL HEAVEN and the OLD BRIDGE METAL MILITIA. It should be a rockin’ night that will benefit the victims of Superstorm Sandy. Please come and show your support.”

“Lords of Mercy are proud to be a part of such a historical event,” states Pete Perrina of local metal band Lords of Mercy. “We are ready to promote this show and kick ass come show time. This show is guaranteed to be one of the HEAVEST shows of 2013!”

This is an event to benefit the victims of Superstorm Sandy, which wreaked havoc on the Jersey Shore and on the lives of its residents. Superstorm Sandy has left dozens dead and thousands homeless – making it the worst storm in the region’s history. This is a 100% non-profit event.

Invite your friends, family and neighbors! All are welcome – Keep your kids in tow and enjoy Encore and ‘iPlay America’ – check it out at this link.

GIVE THE GIFT OF METAL MUSIC!

EXODUS ANNOUNCES HEADLINING “METAL ALLIANCE TOUR” OFF-DATES

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EXODUS ANNOUNCES HEADLINING “METAL ALLIANCE TOUR” OFF-DATES

“Metal Alliance Tour” with Anthrax, Municipal Waste and more to commence next month

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BAY AREA, CA – Bay Area thrash metal icon, Exodus, has announced several headlining shows to commence following the band’s March/April run on “Metal Alliance Tour.” A full list of confirmed “Metal Alliance Tour” and Exodus headlining off-dates can be seen below.

Tickets for all “Metal Alliance Tour” dates – featuring headliner, Anthrax, as well as Municipal Waste, High on Fire and Holy Grail – can be purchased online at:http://www.metalalliancetour.com/tour-dates.html.

A staple of the Bay Area Thrash scene for over 30 years, Exodus released its latest studio albumExhibit B: The Human Condition in 2010 on Nuclear Blast Records.

Stay tuned for more information on Exodus and the band’s upcoming March/April run on “Metal Alliance Tour.”
 

 

Exodus on “Metal Alliance Tour”…

3/22 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

3/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

3/24 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

3/25 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

3/27 – West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues

3/28 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

3/29 – Portland, OR @ The Crystal Ballroom

3/30 – Vancouver, B.C. – CANADA @ Commodore Ballroom

3/31 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

4/01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue **Exodus headline

4/02 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

4/04 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

4/05 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

4/06 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore

4/07 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

4/08 – Fayetteville, AR @ The Rogue **Exodus headline

4/09 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

4/10 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues

4/12 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues

4/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

4/14 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

4/15 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theatre **Exodus headline + Holy Grail

4/16 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

4/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

4/19 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ***Exodus + Municipal Waste (New England Metalfest)

4/20 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

4/21 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

4/22 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance **Exodus headline

4/23 – Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall **Exodus headline

4/25 – Ashwaubenon, WI @ Green Bay Distillery **Exodus headline

4/26 – Fargo, ND @ House of Rock **Exodus headline

4/27 – Billings, MT @ The Railyard **Exodus headline

Exodus online…

WESFEST 8: Over $19,000 of $25,000 Goal Reached to Benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College of Music‏

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WESFEST 8: Over $19,000 of $25,000 Goal Reached to Benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College of Music

 

See BRENDON SMALL’s GALAKTIKON Live for the First Time Ever on March 3, 2013 – Supported by an All-Star Metal Line-Up of Tim Yeung (Morbid Angel), Mike Keneally (Dethklok, Joe Satriani), Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai) and More!

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TO PURCHASE WESFEST 8 TICKETS AND FOR FULL SHOW DETAILS, JUST CLICK HERE!

 

 

This year’s WESFEST 8 line-up features the live debut of headliner BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON! The attraction of such a huge, unique concert experience combined with this important scholarship benefit has drawn the attention of music fans far and wide – so much so that Berklee College of Music has almost reached its 2013 scholarship fund goal of $25,000! The fund is currently at $19,000 – only $6,000 away from the projected goal! For directions on how to donate to the fund and buy tickets to WESFEST 8, visitwww.weswehmiller.net/wesfest/wesfest-8/.

 

WESFEST 8: A Concert to Benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College of Music will take place on March 3, 2013 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA. The show marks the live debut of BRENDON SMALL’s GALAKITKON, the critically acclaimed side-project of Brendon Small – the creative mastermind behind the smash-hit animated [adult swim] TV show Metalocalypseand the band Dethklok.

 

The live band required to pull off the multi-layered music of BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON will contain four guitarists, including L.A.-based guitarist and former Musicians Institute Guitar Program Director Jude Gold (Jefferson Starship, Billy Sheehan), Mike Keneally (Dethklok, Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani), Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor, Carly Simon), and Small himself. Additional band members include keyboardist/guitarist Walter Ino; bassist Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Steve Vai, The Aristocrats); drummer Tim Yeung (Morbid Angel); and vocalists Ben Thomas (Zappa Plays Zappa), Kira Small (Peter Frampton, Martina McBride), Ali Handal (Neil Young, Paul Williams) and Jude Crossen (Patti Austin, Lee Ritenour, Phil Perry). This year’s line-up also features Derek Frank, Ali Handal, Janet Robin, Joe Travers & Friends, Colin Keenan, and Danny Mo & The Exciters (featuring 2012 Wehmiller Scholarship winner Jed Lingat).

 

 

WESFEST 8 advance tickets are available through March 1 for $35 per pair of tickets or $20 per single ticket. Tickets are $30 each at the door.

 

WESFEST 8 is a benefit concert whose net proceeds go to benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College Of Music. The scholarship fund honors Wes Wehmiller (1971-2005), a Berklee graduate (’92) and highly accomplished bassist, athlete and photographer who died of thyroid cancer in January 2005. Established by his family and friends, the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a continuing student at Berklee who best exemplifies the excellence and grace Wehmiller showed as a bassist and as a human being. The WESFEST concert series and related fundraising drive has raised more than $150,000 over the past seven years. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000.

 

The event is sponsored by Gallien-Krueger Amplification, Mike Lull Custom Guitars, D’Addario Strings, Epiphone Guitars, and Studio Instument Rentals (S.I.R.).

 

WESFEST 8 recently announced that sponsors Epiphone Guitars and Gallien-Krueger are giving away some awesome gear to two lucky attendees of the WESFEST 8 benefit concert. Fans can win an Epiphone “Thunderhorse” Explorer Guitar or a Gallien-Krueger MB 500 Lightweight Bass Amp. To win, all you have to do is buy tickets to WESFEST 8, show up, and you’ll automatically be eligible to win one of the two following items. For more information and contest details, visit www.weswehmiller.net/wesfest8geargiveaway/.

 

 

For any questions about ordering tickets or donating to the fundraising drive, please contact Peter Gordon at 818.380.3041 orpgordon@berklee.edu.

 

Check out Texas band MUD RIVER

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     This hard working band understands what it takes. They hit me up one day and told me to check them out. When I got the chance to listen to the music, it made an impression and we set up an interview. These guys are passionate and have the fire. Listen to the interview and enjoy Mud River:

     Mud River: Hellion approved!

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OF EARTH: New Project Featuring Rob De Luca (UFO, Sebastian Bach) to Release New Album ‘The Monarch’ this Spring‏

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OF EARTH: New Project Featuring Rob De Luca (UFO, Sebastian Bach) to Release New Album ‘The Monarch’ this Spring

 

New Single ‘Prototype’ Available Now for FREE at CDBaby.com

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OF EARTH, a musical endeavor featuring Rob De Luca (UFO, Sebastian Bach) is releasing a second album, entitled The Monarch, this spring. The album will be released via Lovember Records and was co-engineered by “Album Of The Year” Grammy winner Tom Camuso and mastered by Howie Weinberg. In addition to singing and playing bass on The Monarch, Rob De Luca produced and mixed the album as well.

The first single from The Monarch, entitled ‘Prototype’, is out now and available this week for FREE on CD Baby. Head towww.cdbaby.com/cd/ofearth2 to download the track!

Rob De Luca will be heading back out on the road, playing bass with legendary British rockers UFO in the UK and Europe:

2/21/13- Bath, England @ Komedia

2/22/13- Bournemouth, England @ O2 Academy

2/23/13- Portsmouth, England @ Pyramid Centre

2/24/13- Oxford, England @ O2 Academy

2/26/13- Cardiff, Wales @ Coal Exchange

2/28/13- West Yorkshire, England @ Holmfirth Picturedrome

3/1/13- Glasgow, Scotland @ ABC 1/2

3/2/13- Preston, England @ 53 Degrees

3/3/13- Birmingham, England @ HMV Institute

3/5/13- London, England @ HMV Forum

3/6/13- Caen, France @ Le Cargo

3/8/13- Madrid, Spain @ Caracol

3/9/13- Bilbao, Spain @ Rock Star Live

3/10/13- Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 2

3/12/13- Bordeaux, France @ Theatre Barbey

3/14/13- Nurnberg, Germany @ Rockfabrik

3/15/13- Mannheim, Germany @ Alte Seilerei

3/16/13- Wilhelmshaven, Germany @ Pumpwerk

3/17/13- Wuppertal, Germany @ Die Börse

3/20/13- Hannover, Germany @ Capitol

3/21/13- Berlin, Germany @ K17

3/22/13- Affalter, Germany @ Zur Linde

 6/6/13- Lubeck, Germany @ Werkhof

6/7/13- Solvesborg, Sweden @ Sweden Rock Festival

6/9/13- Rostock, Germany @ Alte Zuckerfabrik

6/11/13- Darmstadt, Germany @ Steinbruchtheater

6/12/13- Verviers, Belgium @ Spirit Of 66

6/13/13- Siegburg, Germany @ Kubana

6/15/13- Derby, England @ Donnington Download Festival

 Rob De Luca is available for touring, recording and press, regardless of location.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/OfEarthMusic or www.facebook.com/RobDeLucaOfficial.

OF EARTH IS:

Rob De Luca- vocals, bass

Paul Casanova- guitar, vocals

Rik De Luca- drums

Matt Baram- keyboards

WARBEAST Announces CASEY ORR (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) as Fill-In Bassist for Upcoming Tour with GWAR‏

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WARBEAST Announces CASEY ORR (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) as Fill-In Bassist for Upcoming Tour with GWAR‏

Releasing New Album ‘Destroy’ on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records

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WARBEAST is pleased to announce that Casey Orr (Rigor Mortis, GWAR) will join them as their fill-in bassist while on the road this spring with GWAR! The band’s upcoming tour dates with GWAR and Wilson kick off in Tucson, AZ on April 10th. The 16 day run, dubbed the “Fate or Chaos Tour”, will continue through the month of April until it closes in Jacksonville, FL on April 25th.

WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt states, “Obviously we are all psyched to have Casey on board for this upcoming tour with GWAR and Wilson. I’ve always respected Casey’s professionalism, abilities and musicianship from our many years together in Rigor Mortis,” “This will be a natural and comfortable fit for WARBEAST.  Plus he’s still buds with all of the guys in GWAR, so this tour will be a blast… to say the least.

“I am very excited to accept the challenge of playing bass for the mighty WARBEAST! I’m looking forward to crushing skulls with my brothers in the Beast, and I’m totally stoked to be bringing the thunder on the road this April, supporting my Scumdog family – GWAR,” adds Casey Orr. “Texas Thrash will Destroy!”

“This by far will be the most solid lineup to date with Casey Orr joining us for this tour.  I’ve known him all of my life and it just seems right,” adds WARBEASTguitarist Scott Shelby. “Casey is hyped as well, as is the whole band to move on to this new era and continue to Destroy!”

“I’m looking forward to the rhythm section being tighter than ever,” states WARBEAST drummer Joey Gonzalez. “I know Casey will be killer to learn from and jam with.  “

In addition to the newly announced tour dates with GWAR, a CD release show for Destroy will take place at The Rail Club in Fort Worth, TX on April 6, 2013. See directly below for all confirmed tour dates.

WARBEAST ‘Destroy’ CD Release Show:

4/6 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club

WARBEAST “Fate Or Chaos Tour” With GWAR and Wilson:

4/10 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

4/11 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues – Tickets

4/12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Cafe – The Strip – Tickets

4/13 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theatre – Tickets

4/14 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory – Tickets

4/15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex – Tickets

4/16 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater & Club

4/17 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre – Tickets

4/18 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Lounge

4/19 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

4/20 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom – Tickets

4/21 – Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room – Tickets

4/22 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works – Tickets

4/23 – Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar – Tickets

4/24 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater

4/25 – Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Live – Tickets

WARBEAST recently revealed the upcoming release date for their new full length album, Destroy. The new album, produced by Philip H. Anselmo and engineered by Stephen “The Big Fella” Berrigan, will hit stores and digital retailers on April 2, 2013 via Housecore Records. Destroy was recorded at Nodferatu’s Lair in May and July 2012 and mixed by Anselmo and Berrigan. The album artwork and concept were designed by “Carcass” John Fossum with graphic and technical adviser John Deleon.

 

War of the Gargantuas, the new split EP by WARBEAST and Philip H. Anselmo, is out now! You can buy the split now at www.thehousecorestore.com.

For more information on WARBEAST, please visit these websites:

www.warbeast.org

www.facebook.com/warbeast1

www.myspace.com/texasmetalalliance

www.thehousecorerecords.com

 

To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

 

 

 

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day! Pre-Order “Till Death: A Guide to Love and Loss” TODAY – A Twisted and Torrid Hardcover Photo Book by World-Renowned Photographer JEREMY SAFFER

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!

Pre-Order “Till Death: A Guide to Love and Loss” TODAY – A Twisted and Torrid Hardcover Photo Book by World-Renowned Photographer JEREMY SAFFER

Featuring NEW YEARS DAY Lead Singer ASH COSTELLO and KRIZ DK of GENITORTURERS and DEADSTAR ASSEMBLY

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day – buy your sinister sweetie a unique gift this year – “Till Death: A Guide to Love and Loss” is a brand new, 70-page, full color hardcover photo book that combines the creative and twisted minds of world renowned rock photographerJEREMY SAFFER and the to-die-for front woman of New Years Day, Ash Costello, in a goth culture romantic horror-comedy with an axe-sharp sense of humor. Our victim is portrayed by Kriz DK of the Genitorturers and Deadstar Assembly.

PRE-ORDERS KICK OFF TODAY! ***PRE ORDER HERE***

*Pre-orders are set to start shipping the week of March 18th.

 

*Pre-order packages detailed below.

 

 

Till Death… shows the trials and tribulations of a boy as he tries to win the heart of the girl of his dreams (or nightmares). His misadventures hilariously lead him to torture, beatings, loss of vital internal organs, and worse…all in the name of love. Follow Ash Costello as she (literally) catches the eye and captures the heart of an innocent boy in love!

“Till Death… shows what it might be like to date a gothic matriarch, like Morticia, Elvira, Lily, etc. prior to them meeting their Gomez or Herman,” states photographer JEREMY SAFFER. “What would a boy would have to go through and endure to win her heart? We really tried to capture the comedic aspects of romantic goth culture and horror, giving the book a Addams/Tales From The Crypt style sense of humor.”

“Jeremy is such a doll to work with,” adds Ash Costello. “I can be kind of a pain, as most girls tend to be, but he always made me feel so comfortable and confident and really excited about what we were doing. His vibe during the entire process made me so excited to share this project with the world! I cannot wait to shoot more!”

PRE ORDER DETAILS:

 

The book is a 70 page, 8.5 x 5.5 full color hardcover book with over 50 full page images.

ALL Pre-orders come with one of three anti-Valentine’s Day greeting cards made from the images and words of Till Death… (chosen at random).

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Pre-order (just the book)

– A copy of Till Death…

Pre-order pack 1

– A copy of Till Death…

– A limited edition metallic 8×12 of the cover printed on Kodak endura metallic paper signed by both Ash Costello and JEREMY SAFFER

Pre-order pack 2

– A copy of Till Death…

– 5 metallic 4×6 mini prints of images taken from Till Death…

Pre-order pack 3

– A copy of Till Death…

– all three anti- Valentine’s Day greeting cards made from the images and words of Till Death…

Pre-order pack 4

– A hand numbered and signed copy of Till Death… signed by both Ash Costello and JEREMY SAFFER.

– A limited edition metallic 8×12 print of the cover printed on Kodak endura metallic paper signed by both Ash Costello and JEREMY SAFFER

– 5 metallic 4×6 mini prints of images taken from Till Death…

– All three anti-Valentine’s Day greeting cards made from the images and words of Till Death…

– A limited edition 4×6 metallic mini print of the “its complicated” AD

– A double sided Till Death… postcard

– A double sided Ash Costello postcard

For more information and to buy the book, please visit http://jeremysaffer.com/tilldeath/.

 New Years Day,

WESFEST 8, Featuring Headliner BRENDON SMALL’s GALAKTIKON, Announces Concert Gear Giveaway: Epiphone “Thunderhorse” Explorer Guitar and Gallien-Krueger MB 500 Lightweight Bass Amp!‏

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WESFEST 8, Featuring Headliner BRENDON SMALL’s GALAKTIKON, Announces Concert Gear Giveaway: Epiphone “Thunderhorse” Explorer Guitar and Gallien-Krueger MB 500 Lightweight Bass Amp!

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WESFEST 8 is pleased to announce that sponsors EPIPHONE and GALLIEN-KRUEGER are giving away some awesome gear to two lucky attendees of the WESFEST 8 benefit concert featuring BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON on Sunday, March 3 at The Roxy in Los Angeles.

This year’s WESFEST 8 lineup features the live debut of headliner BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON, as well as Derek Frank, Ali Handal, Janet Robin, Joe Travers & Friends, Colin Keenan, and Danny Mo & The Exciters (featuring 2012 Wehmiller Scholarship winner Jed Lingat).

To win, all you have to do is buy tickets to WESFEST 8, show up, and you’ll automatically be eligible to win one of the two following items!

TO PURCHASE WESFEST 8 TICKETS AND FOR FULL SHOW DETAILS, JUST CLICK HERE!

First, for the guitarists:

THE EPIPHONE LTD. ED. BRENDON SMALL “THUNDERHORSE” EXPLORER OUTFIT GUITAR (pictured above)

EPIPHONE presents the Ltd. Ed. Brendon Small “Thunderhorse” Explorer Outfit, a one-of-a-kind signature guitar for one of the most eclectic and challenging artists working today.  Do we mean Brendon Small? No! Dethklok, of course!  Brendon Small is the co-creator and comedic–and musical–imagination behind Dethklok, the virtual metal band featured in the hit animated program produced by [adult swim], Metalocalypse. And now with the “Thunderhorse” Explorer Outfit, EPIPHONE and Brendon have collaborated to create the ultimate 6-string weapon packed with exclusive features only found on EPIPHONE. It’s a guitar worthy of “the world’s greatest cultural force” and in the hands of Dethklok lead guitarist Skwisgaar Skwigelf, a serious and potentially lethal musical weapon to be reckoned with. Billions of Dethklok fans have already noticed the EPIPHONE “Thunderhorse” is the ultimate Brendon Small Signature Explorer and have declared it totally metal times infinity. Retail price: $999.

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And, for the bassists (after all, this concert does go to benefit a bass scholarship at Berklee College Of Music!):

THE GALLIEN-KRUEGER MB 500 SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT BASS AMP

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Weighing in at less than 4 lbs. and taking up less than one rack space, the MB500 delivers 500 watts of power in a package that will easily fit into your gig bag. Featuring GK’s legendary four band active EQ and contour control, the MB500 allows you to tweak your tone before hitting the digital power section. In addition to the generous tone shaping capabilities, the preamp section also features a foot switchable boost channel with independent volume control to dial in just the right amount of grind and level boost when needed. Retail price: $714.

 

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WESFEST 8 is a benefit concert whose net proceeds go to benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College Of Music. The scholarship fund honors Wes Wehmiller (1971-2005), a Berklee graduate (’92) and highly accomplished bassist, athlete and photographer who died of thyroid cancer in January 2005. Established by his family and friends, the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a continuing student at Berklee who best exemplifies the excellence and grace Wehmiller showed as a bassist and as a human being. The WesFest concert series and related fundraising drive has raised more than $150,000 over the past seven years. Additional sponsors for WESFEST 8 include Mike Lull Custom Guitars, D’Addario Strings, and Studio Instrument Rentals.

CLIFF BURTON ARIA PRO II SIGNATURE BASS AT 2013 NAMM CONVENTION

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at the Aria Booth - NAMM 2013

at the Aria Booth – NAMM 2013

Several weeks prior to the NAMM show I had been talking to James Chen from Aria about this bass. We were fortunate to get an exclusive interview with Mr. Chen on the first day of NAMM:

     I got the chance to hold the prototype bass and was rendered speechless at its awesomeness.

the Cliff Burton prototype bass

the Cliff Burton prototype bass

I was honored to meet the Executive Vice President of Aria, Toshi Matsumura as well. Mr. Matsumura was gracious and thanked us for stopping by. This was quite an honor to be thanked by such a man. All in all a fantastic experience. Thank you to Mr. Chen, Mr. Matsumura, Cliff Burton, Ray Burton, and NAMM 2013 for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Ray Burton and James Chen - photo courtesy of James Chen

Ray Burton and James Chen – photo courtesy of James Chen

James Chen and Ray Burton - photo courtesy of James Chen

James Chen and Ray Burton – photo courtesy of James Chen

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Tragically we lost Cliff on 09/27/1986 but his legacy lives on through his music and people like his father and the fine folks at Aria guitars. Happy Birthday Cliff I will always remember and respect you.

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Clifford Lee Burton 02/10/62 - 09/27/86 Rest In Peace Brother

Clifford Lee Burton 02/10/62 – 09/27/86
Rest In Peace Brother