NASHVILLE |DT: APRIL 22, 2010
2ND ANNUAL REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
PRESENTED BY EPIPHONE
ROB ZOMBIE LIVE PERFORMANCE–first with SLIPKNOT’S JOEY JORDISON on drums–AIRS ON ABC TV’s
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
VH1 CLASSIC TO AIR AWARDS SHOW ON MAY 22
REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS ISSUE HITS NEWSSTANDS ON MAY 11
The 2nd annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone–America’s original hard-rock and heavy-metal music awards show–will premiere on VH1 Classic on May 22.
Fans can catch an early sneak preview of the phenomenal live performances from the awards show now by checking out two songs from Rob Zombie’s set–featuring Slipknot’s Joey Jordison on drums–which aired last night on ABC TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live:”
Rob Zombie “Mars Needs Women:”
http://www.revolvermag.com/video/detail/watch-rob-zombies-performance-of-mars-needs-women-from-the-golden-gods/
Rob Zombie “More Human Than Human:”
http://www.revolvermag.com/video/detail/watch-rob-zombies-performance-of-more-human-than-human-from-the-golden/
As May 22—the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS’ official airdate on VH1 Classic—nears, a groundswell of photos and video are appearing on the web. Check out the show’s hilarious opening skit, starring Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead, Andrew W.K., Chris Jericho of the WWE and Fozzy, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Vinnie Paul of HELLYEAH and Pantera and Chuck Billy of Testament:
http://www.revolvermag.com/video/detail/watch-the-2nd-annual-revolver-golden-gods-intro-reel/
Revolver TV (Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead and Dave Grohl backstage)
http://www.revolvermag.com/video/detail/lemmy-and-dave-grohl-goof-off-backstage-at-the-revolver-golden-gods-aw/
Mayhem TV (Black Carpet interviews):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuLejNEmT44
Metal Injection (video of Black Carpet arrivals):
http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/4779/crashing-the-revolver-golden-gods-2010-black-carpet
Revolvermag.com (photos from throughout the night):
http://www.revolvermag.com/features/post/check-out-photos-from-the-revolver-golden-gods-awards-last-night/
Revolver will release its official Golden Gods issue of the magazine on May 11. The issue will include exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, interviews and a massive all-star gatefold cover.
In other news, VH1 Classic has commissioned an official REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS oil painting from acclaimed fantasy artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Check out the epic artwork, which features hosts Chris Jericho and Andrew W.K., here:
For more information on the REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS, log on to:
www.revolvermag.com/golden-gods
www.revolvermag.com
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.
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.
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