NASHVILLE |*Check out the interview with Revolver magazine and Slash on the state of metal up now on the Wall Street Journal site: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704852004575258753959379076.html?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_5
DT: MAY 22, 2010
TUNE IN TONIGHT, MAY 22, AT 10:00PM ET/PT
ON VH1 CLASSIC FOR HIGHLIGHTS FROM
2ND ANNUAL REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS
PRESENTED BY EPIPHONE
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY
ROB ZOMBIE, SLASH,
DAVE GROHL, LEMMY OF MOTÖRHEAD AND MANY MORE
FINAL APPEARANCE BY HEAVY METAL LEGEND
RONNIE JAMES DIO
Tune in to VH1 Classic tonight, May 22, at 10:00pm ET/PT to see highlights from the 2nd annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone.
During the broadcast, witness never-before-seen collaborations, such as iconic music legends Slash, Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead and Dave Grohl performing “Ace of Spades” and the final televised appearance by the late, great heavy metal legend, Ronnie James Dio.
Other blistering performances by Rob Zombie, Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, Fear Factory, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada and Brian Posehn make this a heavy-hitting concert and award show not to be missed. Hosted by Chris Jericho (WWE, Fozzy) and Andrew W.K., the show also welcomes special appearances by iconic rock and metal artists including: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Alice in Chains, Slayer and more.
The Revolver Golden Gods Awards features hosts Chris Jericho (WWE, Fozzy) and Andrew W.K. along with presenters, performers, nominees and attendees including Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson, Joey Jordison of Slipknot, Alice Cooper, Chino Moreno of Deftones, Vinnie Paul of Hellyeah, Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains, Andrew Stockdale (Wolfmother), Kat Von D, Fireball Ministry and Marc Colombo of the Dallas Cowboys and Free Reign, and many more.
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. Every year Revolver throws the premiere U.S. hard-rock and metal awards show, the Revolver Golden Gods. Highlights of this year’s show will be broadcast on VH1 Classic on May 22 and feature appearances by Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Halford, Dave Grohl, Slash, Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper and many others. Revolver sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Its website (www.revolvermag.com) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo shoot outtakes, and contests.
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