NASHVILLE |DT: MARCH 24, 2010
FR: LIBBY COFFEY/ ALEXANDRA GREENBERG
MSO
2ND ANNUAL REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
PRESENTED BY EPIPHONE
AWARDS SHOW & CONCERT SET FOR
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 IN LOS ANGELES
ICONIC GUITARIST SLASH TO JOIN THE FESTIVITIES
WITH A PERFORMANCE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
LEMMY KILMISTER OF MOTÖRHEAD, ANDREW STOCKDALE OF WOLFMOTHER & MYLES KENNEDY OF ALTER BRIDGE
SLASH AND DAVE GROHL
TO JOIN LEMMY FOR THE MOTÖRHEAD CLASSIC
‘ACE OF SPADES’
IN HONOR OF LEMMY KILMISTER RECEIVING
THE LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD
ROB ZOMBIE LIVE PERFORMANCE—first with SLIPKNOT’S JOEY JORDISON on drums–TO AIR ON ABC TV’s
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
ON APRIL 23
AWARD VOTING CONTINUES THROUGH MARCH 31 AT
www.revolvermag.com/goldengods
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The second annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone –set to tape Thursday, April 8 at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia and air on VH1 Classic on May 22nd— has announced that iconic guitarist SLASH will perform. One of the greatest rock guitar players of all time and Epiphone signature artist, he will open the show with several numbers from his upcoming debut solo album, SLASH. Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother and Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge, who appear on his album, will be his special guests.
Lemmy Kilmister will team up with Slash and Dave Grohl to perform the electrifying Motörhead classic “Ace of Spades.” Later in the evening, Grohl will be on hand to present Lemmy with the Revolver Golden Gods Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by Splatterhouse).
Another highly anticipated performance at the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS is by influential hard rock icon Rob Zombie, who will be joined for the first time by new touring drummer Slipknot’s Joey Jordison. Two songs from the group’s live set will air on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Friday, April 23.
To add to the night of mayhem, Epiphone Signature artist and Black Label Society leader Zakk Wylde will be on hand to perform a very special metal version of the national anthem.
Who will take home the honor of “Epiphone Best Guitarist Award,” “Drum Workshop Best Drummer Award,” “Liquid Metal Best Vocalist Award,” “Harley-Davidson® Album of the Year Award,” “Samson Zoom Best Live Band Award,” “Ferret Music Best Underground Band Award,” “Ballhype Most Metal Athlete Award,” “Just Cause 2 Hottest Chick(s) in Metal Award” and the “Guitar World Comeback Of The Year Award”? Only the fans decide as voting continues now through Wednesday, March 31 at: www.revolvermag.com/goldengods.
The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS–hosted by musician, activist and entrepreneur Andrew W.K. and professional WWE wrestling superstar, lead singer of FOZZY, actor and author Chris Jericho–will also include hard rocking musical numbers by Fear Factory (who will make their first LA appearance ever with their new line-up), As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada and last year’s host, Brian Posehn, with an all-star band featuring Scott Ian, Brendon Small, John Tempesta, Brett Anderson and Joey Vera. The legendary Ozzy Osbourne will present the Metal Blade Golden God Award to Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford. The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS will be televised on VH1 Classic Saturday, May 22 (air time TBA).
The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS are about celebrating all that is best in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Check out highlights from the first annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards in 2009 here: http://www.revolvermag.com/video/detail/preview-the-revolver-golden-gods-2010/.
The REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS are sponsored by Epiphone, Drum Workshop, Roadrunner Records, Just Cause 2, Indiemerchandising, Metal Blade, Harley-Davidson®, Ferret Music, Splatterhouse, Samson Zoom, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Hustler Hollywood, Daybreakers on Blu-Ray and DVD May 11, VH1 Classic and Sirius XM Radio.
For more information on tickets for the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS, please log on to:
(http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004445EC62B639?artistid=851598&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60).
About REVOLVER Magazine:
Revolver is the No. 1 hard-rock and heavy-metal destination in the world. In print for 10 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can’t find anywhere else. The home of The Hottest Chicks in Metal, Revolver also covers horror movies, mixed martial arts, tattoos, action sports, and more. Revolver sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival. Its website (www.revolvermag.com) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo shoot outtakes, and contests. Revolver is also the official partner of GoTV for RevolverTV, the main home of hard rock and heavy metal programming on all mobile phones, producing new features weekly on over 200 mobile networks including the latest versions of Android and iPhone.
About VH1 Classic:
Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and U2. Learn more at VH1Classic.com.
About Epiphone:
Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos, as well as amplifiers. Epiphone’s new “Prophecy” guitars are designed specifically for advanced players of rock and metal with a focus on speed, tone and reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. For more information visit www.epiphone.com.
Cast your vote for the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
between now and March 31 at:
www.revolvermag.com/goldengods
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