What a year it's been for the rising hard-rock band from Northern Ireland, Trucker Diablo!
Hot on the heels of their ground-breaking performance at this years, Hammerfest, making their debut on the hit game ROCK BAND™ for X-box, unleashing a new video for the rocker, "Voodoo" starring the comedic talents of I AM Fighter, and having their hit raucous single "Drink Beer, Destroy" used as the official song for Relentless/Kerrang, Trucker Diablo has just been tapped to play the upcoming Tennents Vital, in support of the Foo Fighters and Black Keys.
Taking the stage Tuesday, August 21st, the Big Truck will rip through their hard rocking debut, The Devil Rhythm, in support of the Foo Fighters and the Black Keys. After an exhaustive competition, Trucker Diablo was one of only two local bands asked to share the stage with the international headliners. All reports are that they boys blew the judges away with their high-octane performances of "Drink Beer, Destroy" and "Voodoo."
But you don't have to wait until August to see this barn-busting band at a festival. Coming July 21st and 22nd, the Big Truck will also take the stage at the S.O.S. Festival in Radcliffe, Manchester, exposing their blistering hard rock to fans of such bands as the legendary Tygers of Pan Tang and Beholder.
Trucker Diablo has been riding an intense wave of popularity since signing to Ripple Music, the California-based hard rock label late last year. The Devil Rhythm has earned widespread accolades, and lead-off single "Drink Beer, Destory" has been getting steady play on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang Radio, and Kerrang TV. The Devil Rhythm has been converting rock fans world-wide, with its cohesive, high energy tracks.
The Devil Rhythm is now available at the Ripple Music Store and world-wide through Clearspot International in Europe, Code 7 Distribution in the UK, and Nail Distribution in North America. And be sure to check out the hilarious, viral hit video for "Voodoo"
TRUCKER DIABLO is:
Tom Harte - Guitar, Vocals
Simon Haddock - Guitar, Vocals
Glenn Harrison - Bass
Terry Crawford - Drums
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Zakk Wylde and Nancy Wilson added to BandFuse
Realta Entertainment revealed today the additions of legendary Artists Zakk Wylde and Nancy Wilson to the roster of “Rock Legends” for the upcoming videogame music title, BandFuse: Rock Legends. These artists join Slash, the iconic Grammy-winning musician and former lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, who serves as the games master guitar instructor. Jason Hook and Zoltan Bathory from the band Five Finger Death Punch will help players navigate through game features. Multiple songs have also been added to the game’s roster. BandFuse: Rock Legends will be coming to game consoles early in 2013.
BandFuse: Rock Legends seamlessly connects real guitars, basses and microphones to game consoles, empowering players to jam to a huge selection of hits in a fun game environment. Players of all skill levels can tap into the rock experience by using the unique BandFuse: Rock Legends animated tablature (tabs) interface, which simplifies the learning process for novice musicians while allowing advanced musicians to perform songs as the artists intended.
Renowned musician Zakk Wylde will mentor players in the game’s career mode. He has spent much of his career as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and is the founder of heavy metal band Black Label Society. In 2006, Zakk was recognized at the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, featuring his handprints and signature, for his successful career as a musician and his contribution to the music industry. Nancy Wilson is a multitalented artist who will also mentor players though various career levels. She is a core member of the super group Heart that has sold more than 30-million records worldwide and had Top 10 albums on the Billboard Album Chart in the 1970's, 80's, 90's, and most recently 2010. Heart is among the most commercially enduring Hard Rock bands in history. These notable musicians will inspire gamers as they master some of the most recognizable rock songs of all time.
BandFuse: Rock Legends features a massive, genre-spanning set list from today’s modern and classic rock ‘n’ roll artists, including these twelve newly revealed tracks:
· “You Oughta Know” (Alanis Morissette)
· “Jessica” (The Allman Brothers Band)
· “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” (Fall Out Boy)
· “Hemorrhage” (Fuel)
· “Barracuda” (Heart)
· “Drive” (Incubus)
· “I’m Broken” (Pantera)
· “Jessie’s Girl” (Rick Springfield)
· “Limelight” (Rush)
· “Should I Stay or Should I Go” (The Clash)
· “Stellar Revival” (The Crazy Ones)
· “Roundabout” (Yes)
Previously announced tracks include:
“No Rain” (Blind Melon)
“Godzilla” (Blue Oyster Cult)
“Yellow” (Coldplay)
“The Bleeding” (Five Finger Death Punch)
“Breaking the Law” (Judas Priest)
“Cult of Personality” (Living Colour)
“Sweet Home Alabama” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
“Harder to Breathe” (Maroon 5)
“Alive” (Pearl Jam)
“Back From Cali” (Slash)
“Reptilia” (The Strokes)
As previously announced, players are able to form bands and play along with their favorite songs to own online BandFuse: Rock Legends Leaderboards and Challenges, or create original music in real-time with up to three of their friends. In Free Jam mode, experienced guitarists can jam to their heart’s content, creating all-original songs by layering multiple audio tracks. Intermediate players can choose from a selection of backing tracks, then lay down their own lead, rhythm and vocal tracks in the Jam Along mode. Finally, players can then share their recorded tracks over social networks and debut them to the world.
To learn more about BandFuse: Rock Legends and the game’s online and multiplayer features please visit www.bandfuse.com , as well as Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates.
BandFuse: Rock Legends seamlessly connects real guitars, basses and microphones to game consoles, empowering players to jam to a huge selection of hits in a fun game environment. Players of all skill levels can tap into the rock experience by using the unique BandFuse: Rock Legends animated tablature (tabs) interface, which simplifies the learning process for novice musicians while allowing advanced musicians to perform songs as the artists intended.
Renowned musician Zakk Wylde will mentor players in the game’s career mode. He has spent much of his career as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and is the founder of heavy metal band Black Label Society. In 2006, Zakk was recognized at the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, featuring his handprints and signature, for his successful career as a musician and his contribution to the music industry. Nancy Wilson is a multitalented artist who will also mentor players though various career levels. She is a core member of the super group Heart that has sold more than 30-million records worldwide and had Top 10 albums on the Billboard Album Chart in the 1970's, 80's, 90's, and most recently 2010. Heart is among the most commercially enduring Hard Rock bands in history. These notable musicians will inspire gamers as they master some of the most recognizable rock songs of all time.
BandFuse: Rock Legends features a massive, genre-spanning set list from today’s modern and classic rock ‘n’ roll artists, including these twelve newly revealed tracks:
· “You Oughta Know” (Alanis Morissette)
· “Jessica” (The Allman Brothers Band)
· “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” (Fall Out Boy)
· “Hemorrhage” (Fuel)
· “Barracuda” (Heart)
· “Drive” (Incubus)
· “I’m Broken” (Pantera)
· “Jessie’s Girl” (Rick Springfield)
· “Limelight” (Rush)
· “Should I Stay or Should I Go” (The Clash)
· “Stellar Revival” (The Crazy Ones)
· “Roundabout” (Yes)
Previously announced tracks include:
“No Rain” (Blind Melon)
“Godzilla” (Blue Oyster Cult)
“Yellow” (Coldplay)
“The Bleeding” (Five Finger Death Punch)
“Breaking the Law” (Judas Priest)
“Cult of Personality” (Living Colour)
“Sweet Home Alabama” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
“Harder to Breathe” (Maroon 5)
“Alive” (Pearl Jam)
“Back From Cali” (Slash)
“Reptilia” (The Strokes)
As previously announced, players are able to form bands and play along with their favorite songs to own online BandFuse: Rock Legends Leaderboards and Challenges, or create original music in real-time with up to three of their friends. In Free Jam mode, experienced guitarists can jam to their heart’s content, creating all-original songs by layering multiple audio tracks. Intermediate players can choose from a selection of backing tracks, then lay down their own lead, rhythm and vocal tracks in the Jam Along mode. Finally, players can then share their recorded tracks over social networks and debut them to the world.
To learn more about BandFuse: Rock Legends and the game’s online and multiplayer features please visit www.bandfuse.com , as well as Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates.
Monday, June 11, 2012
The Amplifetes create interactive music video game
"Created in the depth of a nordic
forest, recorded with a strict dogma
of analog machinery, and filtered
through a mixing console once owned by
Pink Floyd. The Amplifetes second
album is about to be released.
We can see clearly now.
Where is the light?"
Kill Screen premiered the fun and challenging game the The Amplifetes created for their single "Where Is The Light" http://www.whereisthelight.com/ (this website launches interactive music video game) and the band made a teaser video available for the video game. From the beginning of its inception, Swedish 4 piece band The Amplifetes have never been afraid to push boundaries and try new things. Their forthcoming album, Where Is The Light, harnesses the power of the digital world and introduces interaction and gamification into the conventionally passively consumed music video by created a music video game, set to one of the songs from the new album, which immerses the player into The Amplifetes world. There will also be an iPhone app (to be released shortly).
Go to http://www.whereisthelight.com to embark on a light-chasing trip through hostile space levels. Those who have collected the highest number of light beams by the end of 2012 will win a trip to The Northern Lights in The Arctic Circle (prize info: The winner (from any country in the world) will get: Flight tickets + accommodation + visit to Kiruna Space Center + transfers. The winner will be announced before the end of this year of 2012.) Players also have the option to share the game and their score with their friends on social media channels including Twitter and Facebook, where their status is updated every time they log in to play.
More info on how the game works:
Players have to click on the arrow keys on their keyboard as light beams fly towards them in order to collect light beams and gain points. The player can share the game by clicking on "Broadcast With Love" and entering a secret message that will be revealed to friends who click on the link that will be posted on Facebook or Twitter, or sent via e-mail. The secret message will be gradually revealed as players collect more light beams. If the player plays to the end, they will get a free download of the single "Where Is The Light." Players can also check out their friends' scores.
Where is The Light Website
The Amplifetes Website
The Amplifetes on YouTube
http://www.facebook.com/TheAmplifetes
http://www.twitter.com/The_Amplifetes
forest, recorded with a strict dogma
of analog machinery, and filtered
through a mixing console once owned by
Pink Floyd. The Amplifetes second
album is about to be released.
We can see clearly now.
Where is the light?"
Kill Screen premiered the fun and challenging game the The Amplifetes created for their single "Where Is The Light" http://www.whereisthelight.com/ (this website launches interactive music video game) and the band made a teaser video available for the video game. From the beginning of its inception, Swedish 4 piece band The Amplifetes have never been afraid to push boundaries and try new things. Their forthcoming album, Where Is The Light, harnesses the power of the digital world and introduces interaction and gamification into the conventionally passively consumed music video by created a music video game, set to one of the songs from the new album, which immerses the player into The Amplifetes world. There will also be an iPhone app (to be released shortly).
Go to http://www.whereisthelight.com to embark on a light-chasing trip through hostile space levels. Those who have collected the highest number of light beams by the end of 2012 will win a trip to The Northern Lights in The Arctic Circle (prize info: The winner (from any country in the world) will get: Flight tickets + accommodation + visit to Kiruna Space Center + transfers. The winner will be announced before the end of this year of 2012.) Players also have the option to share the game and their score with their friends on social media channels including Twitter and Facebook, where their status is updated every time they log in to play.
More info on how the game works:
Players have to click on the arrow keys on their keyboard as light beams fly towards them in order to collect light beams and gain points. The player can share the game by clicking on "Broadcast With Love" and entering a secret message that will be revealed to friends who click on the link that will be posted on Facebook or Twitter, or sent via e-mail. The secret message will be gradually revealed as players collect more light beams. If the player plays to the end, they will get a free download of the single "Where Is The Light." Players can also check out their friends' scores.
Where is The Light Website
The Amplifetes Website
The Amplifetes on YouTube
http://www.facebook.com/TheAmplifetes
http://www.twitter.com/The_Amplifetes
Thursday, May 24, 2012
O-Games to release Get Up and Dance Hits
O-Games announces a new and exciting line up of dance moves with Get Up And Dance HITS!™ coming to Microsoft Kinect and Nintendo Wii™. Party goers can dance the night away with exclusive hits from Top 40 musicians. Jump into high gear with your own dance troop and join your friends as a lead or backing dancer. Enjoy hours of entertainment for the entire family with all new music and choreographies.
Developed by Gusto Games and published by O-Games, Get Up And Dance™HITS! will ship to retailers nationwide on October 9 for an MSRP of $29.99.
"Get Up And Dance HITS! is the next installment in a growing franchise of Dancing, Singing and Party Games from O-Games. We are pleased to announce Get Up And Dance HITS! to further capture the imagination of the party gamer," said Greg Lanz, general manager of O-Games, Inc. "Get Up And Dance HITS! will deliver hours of entertainment and top dance artists to enjoy with family and friends, all for an affordable price"
O-Games also confirmed development of new and innovative party games that combine singing, dancing, and connected social features to provide consumers with a fresh and unique game experience.
Keep up to date with news and information by joining the growing Get Up And Dance™ community at:
www.facebook.com/GetUpAndDanceLetsParty
www.twitter.com/GetUpAndDanceOG
For more information on O-Games, please visit: www.og-international.net
Developed by Gusto Games and published by O-Games, Get Up And Dance™HITS! will ship to retailers nationwide on October 9 for an MSRP of $29.99.
"Get Up And Dance HITS! is the next installment in a growing franchise of Dancing, Singing and Party Games from O-Games. We are pleased to announce Get Up And Dance HITS! to further capture the imagination of the party gamer," said Greg Lanz, general manager of O-Games, Inc. "Get Up And Dance HITS! will deliver hours of entertainment and top dance artists to enjoy with family and friends, all for an affordable price"
O-Games also confirmed development of new and innovative party games that combine singing, dancing, and connected social features to provide consumers with a fresh and unique game experience.
Keep up to date with news and information by joining the growing Get Up And Dance™ community at:
www.facebook.com/GetUpAndDanceLetsParty
www.twitter.com/GetUpAndDanceOG
For more information on O-Games, please visit: www.og-international.net
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Legend of Zelda concert on tour
Based on one of the most popular and beloved games of all time, “The Legend of Zelda™: Symphony of the Goddesses Tour” is a spectacular concert that features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda franchise. The concert is touring North America and is coming to Los Angeles, CA on June 6, 2012 at 8:00pm at the Greek Theatre. The concert will coincide with E3, the world's premier trade show for computer and video games and related products, which is taking place June 5-7, 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The name "Symphony of the Goddesses" refers not only to the concert program but also to the new four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time™, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker™, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess™, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past™. The concert also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other series games, including The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening™ and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask™. Eímear Noone will conduct the full orchestra with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter.
Since first appearing in 1986, The Legend of Zelda game series has sold more than 65 million units worldwide. The most recent entry in the series is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which launched exclusively for the Wii™ console in November 2011.
“Los Angeles is a thriving hub for gaming—for fans, developers, gaming companies, and more,” notes Jason Michael Paul, CEO of Jason Michael Paul Productions, which is producing the concert tour. “Having this special concert during E3 is befitting of Zelda’s legendary status in gaming lore,” adds Paul.
Fans can view a complete tour schedule with ticketing information, and also sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter, at http://zelda-symphony.com. For more information about The Legend of Zelda video game series, visit http://zelda.nintendo.com.
The name "Symphony of the Goddesses" refers not only to the concert program but also to the new four-movement symphony recounting the classic storylines from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time™, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker™, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess™, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past™. The concert also will highlight orchestral renditions of music from other series games, including The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening™ and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask™. Eímear Noone will conduct the full orchestra with arrangements by music director Chad Seiter.
Since first appearing in 1986, The Legend of Zelda game series has sold more than 65 million units worldwide. The most recent entry in the series is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, which launched exclusively for the Wii™ console in November 2011.
“Los Angeles is a thriving hub for gaming—for fans, developers, gaming companies, and more,” notes Jason Michael Paul, CEO of Jason Michael Paul Productions, which is producing the concert tour. “Having this special concert during E3 is befitting of Zelda’s legendary status in gaming lore,” adds Paul.
Fans can view a complete tour schedule with ticketing information, and also sign up for a regularly updated digital newsletter, at http://zelda-symphony.com. For more information about The Legend of Zelda video game series, visit http://zelda.nintendo.com.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Nickelback teams up with the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL) has formed a strategic promotional alliance with the chart-topping rock band Nickelback, the League and Nickelback announced today. As part of the partnership, the band will headline the 2012 NHL Awards™ - the League’s annual, post season awards show - with two performances, sponsored by Verizon, at the event on Wednesday, June 20 at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The 2012 NHL Awards will be televised live in the U.S. on NBC Sports Network and on CBC in Canada. The partnership also calls for the integration of Nickelback’s music into highlight reels during the upcoming Stanley Cup® Conference Finals and promotion of the NHL® on Nickelback’s digital and social media platforms.
This will mark Nickelback’s return engagement to NHL Awards and its first performance on the NHL’s Las Vegas stage since the NHL Awards moved to the world-famous destination in 2009 as part of a multi-year partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The band’s performance at the 2002 NHL Awards in Toronto helped launch its career as the top-selling band of the last decade.
“As die-hard hockey fans, we can never get enough of the NHL, even when we're on tour. And there is nothing more exciting for hockey fans than the Playoffs. The NHL Awards is the culmination of celebrating the best players and moments the season has produced. We're honored and humbled to perform at the 2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas," said Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.
Among the highlights of the NHL’s promotional partnership with multi-platinum rock band Nickelback is the integration of music from the band’s multi-platinum selling seventh studio album, Here and Now, into 2012 Stanley Cup Conference Finals highlight reels and broadcast opens, bumpers and roll-outs for the NHL Network’s signature show, “NHL Tonight™.” The band will promote the NHL across its platforms, including Nickelback.com and its Twitter (@Nickelback) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Nickelback) pages.
Nickelback will be featured in 2012 NHL Awards promotional materials, including TV, print and radio ads, digital banners and email blasts. In addition, the band’s Here and Now tour – its first North American arena tour in two years – will receive promotional support across the NHL’s broadcast, online, mobile and social media platforms, including NHL Network™, NHL.com, team websites, Twitter (@NHL) and Facebook (Facebook.com/NHL). NHL.com will offer exclusive Nickelback content, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. The alliance will culminate with the band’s performance at the 2012 NHL Awards, which is the centerpiece in a week-long celebration of activities surrounding the 2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.
As the presenting sponsor of Nickelback’s NHL Awards performance, Verizon will continue to provide its customers with unparalleled access to NHL events, including compelling, "must-see" highlights from the show via the Verizon NHL GameCenter™ application. Additionally, Verizon will be running a national and local sweepstakes allowing subscribers the chance to win a trip and tickets to Vegas to see Nickelback perform live at the 2012 NHL Awards. These lucky Verizon winners will be treated to VIP experiences including behind-the-scenes access and an exclusive meet and greet with the band. Nickelback will be a featured artist in the Verizon Tones store with ringtones and ringback tones available for purchase to Verizon subscribers.
Currently on a North American tour, Nickelback has achieved a prestigious place in music history, having sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. Since their 2001 breakthrough hit song “How You Remind Me,” Nickelback has sent more than 20 singles rocketing onto various Billboard charts. In 2009, Billboard named Nickelback “Top Group of the Decade.” Their now-classic album All the Right Reasons insured Nickelback an indelible place in rock history: it spent a staggering 112 consecutive weeks in the Top 30 of the Billboard Top 200, was certified eight-times platinum in the U.S. with more than 11 million copies sold worldwide, and topped the charts in four countries. All the Right Reasons spun off seven multi-format singles and made Nickelback the first band in Nielsen BDS history to send five singles onto the CHR charts.
The 2012 NHL Awards will honor the best regular-season players in a wide range of categories, including most valuable player (Hart Trophy), outstanding goaltender (Vezina Trophy), outstanding defenseman (Norris Trophy) and outstanding rookie (Calder Trophy); the Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), will also be awarded.
Sirius XM Satellite Radio will provide radio coverage. NHL Network and NHL.com will provide extensive coverage of the 2012 NHL Awards festivities. NHL Network will host exclusive live coverage of the 2012 NHL Awards Red Carpet show prior to the event.
Nominees for each Award, along with a full line up of celebrity guests, presenters and entertainment, will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.nhl.com/awards.
This will mark Nickelback’s return engagement to NHL Awards and its first performance on the NHL’s Las Vegas stage since the NHL Awards moved to the world-famous destination in 2009 as part of a multi-year partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The band’s performance at the 2002 NHL Awards in Toronto helped launch its career as the top-selling band of the last decade.
“As die-hard hockey fans, we can never get enough of the NHL, even when we're on tour. And there is nothing more exciting for hockey fans than the Playoffs. The NHL Awards is the culmination of celebrating the best players and moments the season has produced. We're honored and humbled to perform at the 2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas," said Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger.
Among the highlights of the NHL’s promotional partnership with multi-platinum rock band Nickelback is the integration of music from the band’s multi-platinum selling seventh studio album, Here and Now, into 2012 Stanley Cup Conference Finals highlight reels and broadcast opens, bumpers and roll-outs for the NHL Network’s signature show, “NHL Tonight™.” The band will promote the NHL across its platforms, including Nickelback.com and its Twitter (@Nickelback) and Facebook (Facebook.com/Nickelback) pages.
Nickelback will be featured in 2012 NHL Awards promotional materials, including TV, print and radio ads, digital banners and email blasts. In addition, the band’s Here and Now tour – its first North American arena tour in two years – will receive promotional support across the NHL’s broadcast, online, mobile and social media platforms, including NHL Network™, NHL.com, team websites, Twitter (@NHL) and Facebook (Facebook.com/NHL). NHL.com will offer exclusive Nickelback content, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. The alliance will culminate with the band’s performance at the 2012 NHL Awards, which is the centerpiece in a week-long celebration of activities surrounding the 2012 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.
As the presenting sponsor of Nickelback’s NHL Awards performance, Verizon will continue to provide its customers with unparalleled access to NHL events, including compelling, "must-see" highlights from the show via the Verizon NHL GameCenter™ application. Additionally, Verizon will be running a national and local sweepstakes allowing subscribers the chance to win a trip and tickets to Vegas to see Nickelback perform live at the 2012 NHL Awards. These lucky Verizon winners will be treated to VIP experiences including behind-the-scenes access and an exclusive meet and greet with the band. Nickelback will be a featured artist in the Verizon Tones store with ringtones and ringback tones available for purchase to Verizon subscribers.
Currently on a North American tour, Nickelback has achieved a prestigious place in music history, having sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide. Since their 2001 breakthrough hit song “How You Remind Me,” Nickelback has sent more than 20 singles rocketing onto various Billboard charts. In 2009, Billboard named Nickelback “Top Group of the Decade.” Their now-classic album All the Right Reasons insured Nickelback an indelible place in rock history: it spent a staggering 112 consecutive weeks in the Top 30 of the Billboard Top 200, was certified eight-times platinum in the U.S. with more than 11 million copies sold worldwide, and topped the charts in four countries. All the Right Reasons spun off seven multi-format singles and made Nickelback the first band in Nielsen BDS history to send five singles onto the CHR charts.
The 2012 NHL Awards will honor the best regular-season players in a wide range of categories, including most valuable player (Hart Trophy), outstanding goaltender (Vezina Trophy), outstanding defenseman (Norris Trophy) and outstanding rookie (Calder Trophy); the Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), will also be awarded.
Sirius XM Satellite Radio will provide radio coverage. NHL Network and NHL.com will provide extensive coverage of the 2012 NHL Awards festivities. NHL Network will host exclusive live coverage of the 2012 NHL Awards Red Carpet show prior to the event.
Nominees for each Award, along with a full line up of celebrity guests, presenters and entertainment, will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.nhl.com/awards.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
BandFuse: Rock Legends video game to be released
Realta Entertainment today announced unique online, multiplayer and social network features for its upcoming video game music title, BandFuse: Rock Legends. The new features include:
Multiplayer – Form bands and play along with your favorite songs, or create original music in real-time with up to 3 friends. Rock hard and own online Leaderboards and Challenges.
Create Original Content – Go beyond the included set list of songs by creating your own original pieces.
Free Jam – experienced guitarists can jam to their heart’s content, creating all-original songs by layering multiple audio tracks.
Jam Along – intermediate players can choose from a selection of backing tracks, then lay down their own lead, rhythm and vocal tracks.
Share Over Social Networks – Record and share your favorite tracks, collaborate on songs with friends and then share them with the world through the game and social networks.
Use the included ¼” instrument input adaptor included with BandFuse: Rock Legends to connect guitars and bass guitars and a standard USB microphone to your console and rock out to a huge selection of hit songs. Players of all skill levels can tap into the rock experience by using the unique BandFuse: Rock Legends animated tablature (tabs) interface. BandFuse will have novice players jamming in minutes and will allow advanced musicians to perform songs as the original artists intended.
BandFuse: Rock Legends features a massive, genre-spanning set list from today’s modern and classic rock ‘n’ roll artists, including these five newly revealed tracks:
“Alive” (Pearl Jam)
“Godzilla” (Blue Oyster Cult)
“Cult of Personality” (Living Colour)
“No Rain” (Blind Melon)
“Reptilia” (The Strokes)
These five new songs join previously announced tracks:
“Yellow” (Coldplay)
“Sweet Home Alabama” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
“Back From Cali” (Slash)
“Breaking the Law” (Judas Priest)
“Harder to Breathe” (Maroon 5)
“The Bleeding” (Five Finger Death Punch)
To learn more about BandFuse: Rock Legends, please visit www.bandfuse.com , as well as Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates.
Multiplayer – Form bands and play along with your favorite songs, or create original music in real-time with up to 3 friends. Rock hard and own online Leaderboards and Challenges.
Create Original Content – Go beyond the included set list of songs by creating your own original pieces.
Free Jam – experienced guitarists can jam to their heart’s content, creating all-original songs by layering multiple audio tracks.
Jam Along – intermediate players can choose from a selection of backing tracks, then lay down their own lead, rhythm and vocal tracks.
Share Over Social Networks – Record and share your favorite tracks, collaborate on songs with friends and then share them with the world through the game and social networks.
Use the included ¼” instrument input adaptor included with BandFuse: Rock Legends to connect guitars and bass guitars and a standard USB microphone to your console and rock out to a huge selection of hit songs. Players of all skill levels can tap into the rock experience by using the unique BandFuse: Rock Legends animated tablature (tabs) interface. BandFuse will have novice players jamming in minutes and will allow advanced musicians to perform songs as the original artists intended.
BandFuse: Rock Legends features a massive, genre-spanning set list from today’s modern and classic rock ‘n’ roll artists, including these five newly revealed tracks:
“Alive” (Pearl Jam)
“Godzilla” (Blue Oyster Cult)
“Cult of Personality” (Living Colour)
“No Rain” (Blind Melon)
“Reptilia” (The Strokes)
These five new songs join previously announced tracks:
“Yellow” (Coldplay)
“Sweet Home Alabama” (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
“Back From Cali” (Slash)
“Breaking the Law” (Judas Priest)
“Harder to Breathe” (Maroon 5)
“The Bleeding” (Five Finger Death Punch)
To learn more about BandFuse: Rock Legends, please visit www.bandfuse.com , as well as Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Trucker Diablo song now on Rock Band
Ripple Music is proud to announce that the rising hard-rock band from Northern Ireland, Trucker Diablo, in addition to being scheduled to appear at Hammerfest next month, have just made their debut on the hit game ROCK BAND™ for XBox.
The band's epic party song "Drink Beer, Destroy" has been available for download and game play through the ROCK BAND™ Network Store. Fans have already been posting videos and photos of their attempts to master the high-energy Trucker Diablo track. You can check out a shot at the high-score courtesy of Vargtime on YouTube at this location. One fan went as far as to re-create the band members as ROCK BAND™ avatars and posted it on Facebook. Images can be seen here . . . Trucker Diablo
Ripple Music, the home of authentic, retro rock and metal, signed Northern Ireland’s most explosive rock n’ roll importafter hearing how the band blew away the crowds at 2011’s Download Festival where they also made fast friends with Def Leppard's, Joe Elliot, Thin Lizzy's Ricky Warwick and none other than Dee Snider.
Since then, there's been no looking back for Trucker Diablo or Ripple Music as the band's debut The Devil Rhythm has been garnering widespread accolades and lead off single/video "Drink Beer, Destroy" has been getting steady play on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang Radio and Kerrang TV. The Devil Rhythm has been converting rock fans the world over with it's cohesive, unified, high energy rock tracks, slick and polished indelivery, but served up raw and forceful. "Drink Beer, Destroy" has proven to be an instant classic that has fans raisingtheir fists and singing along to the anthemic chorus. And it doesn't stop there. "Juggernaut" features a guest appearance by vocalist, Ricky Warwick, the acclaimed voice of The Almighty and now Thin Lizzy. "Stand Up And Fight" is another song from the album that sounds as though it should be played before an arena-sized stadium crowd. The song "Voodoo" is a blues-rock number with a good groove. "Big Truck" is yet another example that TRUCKER DIABLO can compete with the best when it comes to hard rock, combining a massive chorus with chugging guitars.
And in case you haven't had the opportunity to experience the Big Truck live, Trucker Diablo has announced a series of UK dates centered around Hammerfest that will see the band heading from Ireland over to England and beyond. .
Lock up your daughters and hide your wives, cause when the big Truck rolls into town, high -octane rock mayhem will be sure to follow!
The Devil Rhythm is now available at the Ripple Music Store and world-widethrough Clearspot International in Europe and Code 7 Distribution in the UK on February 6th, 2012.
RIPPLE MUSIC
Also available at Amazon.com
TRUCKER DIABLO is:
Tom Harte - Guitar, Vocals
Simon Haddock - Guitar, Vocals
Glenn Harrison - Bass
Terry Crawford - Drums
www.ripple-music.com
The band's epic party song "Drink Beer, Destroy" has been available for download and game play through the ROCK BAND™ Network Store. Fans have already been posting videos and photos of their attempts to master the high-energy Trucker Diablo track. You can check out a shot at the high-score courtesy of Vargtime on YouTube at this location. One fan went as far as to re-create the band members as ROCK BAND™ avatars and posted it on Facebook. Images can be seen here . . . Trucker Diablo
Ripple Music, the home of authentic, retro rock and metal, signed Northern Ireland’s most explosive rock n’ roll importafter hearing how the band blew away the crowds at 2011’s Download Festival where they also made fast friends with Def Leppard's, Joe Elliot, Thin Lizzy's Ricky Warwick and none other than Dee Snider.
Since then, there's been no looking back for Trucker Diablo or Ripple Music as the band's debut The Devil Rhythm has been garnering widespread accolades and lead off single/video "Drink Beer, Destroy" has been getting steady play on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang Radio and Kerrang TV. The Devil Rhythm has been converting rock fans the world over with it's cohesive, unified, high energy rock tracks, slick and polished indelivery, but served up raw and forceful. "Drink Beer, Destroy" has proven to be an instant classic that has fans raisingtheir fists and singing along to the anthemic chorus. And it doesn't stop there. "Juggernaut" features a guest appearance by vocalist, Ricky Warwick, the acclaimed voice of The Almighty and now Thin Lizzy. "Stand Up And Fight" is another song from the album that sounds as though it should be played before an arena-sized stadium crowd. The song "Voodoo" is a blues-rock number with a good groove. "Big Truck" is yet another example that TRUCKER DIABLO can compete with the best when it comes to hard rock, combining a massive chorus with chugging guitars.
And in case you haven't had the opportunity to experience the Big Truck live, Trucker Diablo has announced a series of UK dates centered around Hammerfest that will see the band heading from Ireland over to England and beyond. .
Lock up your daughters and hide your wives, cause when the big Truck rolls into town, high -octane rock mayhem will be sure to follow!
The Devil Rhythm is now available at the Ripple Music Store and world-widethrough Clearspot International in Europe and Code 7 Distribution in the UK on February 6th, 2012.
RIPPLE MUSIC
Also available at Amazon.com
TRUCKER DIABLO is:
Tom Harte - Guitar, Vocals
Simon Haddock - Guitar, Vocals
Glenn Harrison - Bass
Terry Crawford - Drums
www.ripple-music.com
Jon Hopkins provides soundtrack for 'Vessel'
Independent developer Strange Loop Games, in collaboration with indiePub, today announced that their upcoming liquid physics puzzle game, Vessel, features a full-length soundtrack created by electronic music prodigy Jon Hopkins.
Boasting both Ivor Novello Award and Mercury Music Prize nominations for his score to the sci-fi hit "Monsters" and his album with King Creosote, "Diamond," Hopkins is an internationally renowned artist who has worked with other top artists like Brian Eno, Coldplay and Imogen Heap.
Vessel combines 10 tracks from Hopkins' albums "Opalescent," "Contact Note" and "Insides," with an adaptive music engine that breaks down the tracks into their respective elements, remixing them dynamically to match player's progress through the game.
"We have been working with these tracks since we began developing Vessel, so the game has grown around the music, creating a cohesive experience for the player," said John Krajewski, co-founder and project lead at Strange Loop Games.
"Vessel uses the music to provide subtle cues for players working through the game's puzzles," said Leonard Paul, audio director at Strange Loop Games. "From puzzle triggers to boss battles, we developed a custom system specifically for Vessel that utilizes Jon's music in creative ways."
Strange Loop Games will release its groundbreaking liquid physics puzzle game Vessel on PC March 1, through digital distribution platforms including Steam and StrangeLoopGames.com. A finalist in both the 13th Annual Independent Game Festival and the 2010 Indie Game Challenge, Vessel allows players to solve puzzles by bringing to life physically-simulated liquid (water, lava, glowing goo, chemicals and more) and animating it into living machines called Fluros.
The liquid creatures of Vessel demonstrate physics capabilities not seen in other video games. Each Fluro possesses a body composed entirely of physically simulated fluid that provides them with unique abilities including melting, reforming, mixing with other types of fluid, and re-growing lost limbs. By choosing how and where to bring liquid to life, players can solve puzzles and progress in this fantastic, mechanical world.
Vessel will be available on Windows PC March 1 for $14.99 via Steam and StrangeLoopGames.com. Vessel will also be released on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network at a later date. For more information, please visit: http://www.strangeloopgames.com
For a behind-the-scenes look at how the music integrated into Vessel, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOyjMPPvaY4
To view the second Invention Report trailer, "Seeds," visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjwz8DGJkyk
To check out the First Look video for Vessel, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Yubu615mE
For more information on Jon Hopkins, visit: http://www.jonhopkins.co.uk/
Boasting both Ivor Novello Award and Mercury Music Prize nominations for his score to the sci-fi hit "Monsters" and his album with King Creosote, "Diamond," Hopkins is an internationally renowned artist who has worked with other top artists like Brian Eno, Coldplay and Imogen Heap.
Vessel combines 10 tracks from Hopkins' albums "Opalescent," "Contact Note" and "Insides," with an adaptive music engine that breaks down the tracks into their respective elements, remixing them dynamically to match player's progress through the game.
"We have been working with these tracks since we began developing Vessel, so the game has grown around the music, creating a cohesive experience for the player," said John Krajewski, co-founder and project lead at Strange Loop Games.
"Vessel uses the music to provide subtle cues for players working through the game's puzzles," said Leonard Paul, audio director at Strange Loop Games. "From puzzle triggers to boss battles, we developed a custom system specifically for Vessel that utilizes Jon's music in creative ways."
Strange Loop Games will release its groundbreaking liquid physics puzzle game Vessel on PC March 1, through digital distribution platforms including Steam and StrangeLoopGames.com. A finalist in both the 13th Annual Independent Game Festival and the 2010 Indie Game Challenge, Vessel allows players to solve puzzles by bringing to life physically-simulated liquid (water, lava, glowing goo, chemicals and more) and animating it into living machines called Fluros.
The liquid creatures of Vessel demonstrate physics capabilities not seen in other video games. Each Fluro possesses a body composed entirely of physically simulated fluid that provides them with unique abilities including melting, reforming, mixing with other types of fluid, and re-growing lost limbs. By choosing how and where to bring liquid to life, players can solve puzzles and progress in this fantastic, mechanical world.
Vessel will be available on Windows PC March 1 for $14.99 via Steam and StrangeLoopGames.com. Vessel will also be released on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and PlayStation®Network at a later date. For more information, please visit: http://www.strangeloopgames.com
For a behind-the-scenes look at how the music integrated into Vessel, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOyjMPPvaY4
To view the second Invention Report trailer, "Seeds," visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjwz8DGJkyk
To check out the First Look video for Vessel, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Yubu615mE
For more information on Jon Hopkins, visit: http://www.jonhopkins.co.uk/
Friday, January 27, 2012
Skrillex, Digitalism and more remix song for Syndicate
Famed electro music producers Skrillex, Digitalism, Flux Pavilion and DJ Scattle have remixed the theme song for Syndicate, the cyberpunk action game from Electronic Arts.
You can download the future installments in the Syndicate DJ Remix series by “liking” the Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/Syndicate?sk=app_290625924286234
In the world of Syndicate, everything is wired, including the people. Through DART 6 bio-chip technology, gamers can take down their foes by breaching the wired world around them. Force enemies to turn on themselves via the DART chip installed in their heads, or harvest their technology for upgrades. The player’s arsenal of weapons is not limited to the guns in their hands. This fast action, sci-fi first person shooter will have gamers instantly wired into its unique gameplay. Syndicate will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on February 21st.
You can download the future installments in the Syndicate DJ Remix series by “liking” the Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/Syndicate?sk=app_290625924286234
In the world of Syndicate, everything is wired, including the people. Through DART 6 bio-chip technology, gamers can take down their foes by breaching the wired world around them. Force enemies to turn on themselves via the DART chip installed in their heads, or harvest their technology for upgrades. The player’s arsenal of weapons is not limited to the guns in their hands. This fast action, sci-fi first person shooter will have gamers instantly wired into its unique gameplay. Syndicate will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on February 21st.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
They Might Be Giants join AQWorlds celebration Oct. 14
Artix Entertainment, the indie game development studio that develops and publishes download-free browser-based RPGs to 130 million registered players,will be hosting a third birthday celebration of MMORPG AdventureQuest Worldsin-game at www.AQ.com this Friday, October 14th at 6 PM EDT.
Players of all levels, new and old, are invited to participate in this spectacular in-game celebration. AdventureQuest Worldsdevelopers are promising the biggest Special Event in the history of the game. In fact, it will be so big that they are adding additional game servers, raising the level cap to 45, and splitting the celebration into two weeks: the first half will be released tomorrow, October 14th, and the second half will be released next Friday, October 21st.
"This is a dream come true for the AQWorlds team," said Adam Bohn, CEO/Founder of Artix Entertainment, LLC. "They Might Be Giants is an amazing band and a lot of us and our players have been fans for years. Now we get to introduce a whole new generation of gamers to TMBG! We are thrilled that they agreed to partner with us and the best part is that they seem as excited about the event as we are. Working with them has been a lot of fun!"
The two-part birthday event is titled "The Collector" and will take players on a unique series of adventures with evil aliens, dinosaurs, clones, and time machines! As in every weekly release in an Artix Entertainment game, this release will consist of all new content (new zones, quests, bosses, Event Rare armors, weapons, helms, pets, etc.). Unlike any of the other releases, there will be cut scenes with voice acting by the talented John Flansburgh and John Linnell of two-time Grammy Award-winning band They Might Be Giants. Each new zone of the event will play a They Might Be Giants song in the background. Some songs that will be in the game are: Dr. Worm, The Mesopotamians, Ana Ng, When Will You Die, and at least one never-before-heard song produced and recorded specifically for the AdventureQuest Worldsthird birthday event.
When players log in to www.AQ.com tomorrow at 6 PM EDT, they will be teleported to another time and place where a giant Collector traps them in a fishbowl-like setting to be a part of his rare collection of "People With Great Destinies" before they achieve their great fates. Along with the players, the Collector has also collected a young boy named Drakath (who, as an adult, is a major villain in AQWorlds), and the band They Might Be Giants. With the help of the young Drakath and They Might Be Giants, players must find a way to escape the Collector's world. They will need to find a way to steal the teleportation device from the Collector, activate it, and figure out how to teleport back to their own time and place. But if the device isn't handled properly, it could teleport them to a prehistoric age with dinosaurs, shatter into a thousand pieces, or worse.
They Might Be Giants are widely considered to be Brooklyn's alternative rock pioneers. The band was formed in 1982 and since then has sold four million records worldwide, won two Grammy Awards: one for their theme to the TV sitcom Malcolm in the Middle™ and one for their children's album Here Come the 123s, and their album Floodhas been certified platinum by the RIAA. The band is currently on tour for their latest album Join Us, which is their highest charting album to-date.
They Might Be Giants' songs have appeared on numerous television programs and films such as TV shows Drinky Crow Show™ and Malcolm in the Middle™ as well as movies Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me™and Coraline™.The band has composed and performed music for the Disney Channel programs Higglytown Heroes™ and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse™. And the band has also recorded covers of songs for Disney movies Meet the Robinsons™ and Sky High™.
WHAT: AQWorlds Third Anniversary
WHEN:Friday, October 14th @ 6 PM (EDT)
WHO:They Might Be Giants, the AE Team, & YOU!
WHY: To help They Might Be Giants escape from the Collector so they can achieve their great destinies
WHERE:In-game at www.AQ.com
For more information about They Might Be Giants, please visit: http://www.theymightbegiants.com
For more information about the event, please visit:
http://www.aq.com/events/tmbg
For more information about AdventureQuest Worlds, please visit:
http://www.aq.com
Players of all levels, new and old, are invited to participate in this spectacular in-game celebration. AdventureQuest Worldsdevelopers are promising the biggest Special Event in the history of the game. In fact, it will be so big that they are adding additional game servers, raising the level cap to 45, and splitting the celebration into two weeks: the first half will be released tomorrow, October 14th, and the second half will be released next Friday, October 21st.
"This is a dream come true for the AQWorlds team," said Adam Bohn, CEO/Founder of Artix Entertainment, LLC. "They Might Be Giants is an amazing band and a lot of us and our players have been fans for years. Now we get to introduce a whole new generation of gamers to TMBG! We are thrilled that they agreed to partner with us and the best part is that they seem as excited about the event as we are. Working with them has been a lot of fun!"
The two-part birthday event is titled "The Collector" and will take players on a unique series of adventures with evil aliens, dinosaurs, clones, and time machines! As in every weekly release in an Artix Entertainment game, this release will consist of all new content (new zones, quests, bosses, Event Rare armors, weapons, helms, pets, etc.). Unlike any of the other releases, there will be cut scenes with voice acting by the talented John Flansburgh and John Linnell of two-time Grammy Award-winning band They Might Be Giants. Each new zone of the event will play a They Might Be Giants song in the background. Some songs that will be in the game are: Dr. Worm, The Mesopotamians, Ana Ng, When Will You Die, and at least one never-before-heard song produced and recorded specifically for the AdventureQuest Worldsthird birthday event.
When players log in to www.AQ.com tomorrow at 6 PM EDT, they will be teleported to another time and place where a giant Collector traps them in a fishbowl-like setting to be a part of his rare collection of "People With Great Destinies" before they achieve their great fates. Along with the players, the Collector has also collected a young boy named Drakath (who, as an adult, is a major villain in AQWorlds), and the band They Might Be Giants. With the help of the young Drakath and They Might Be Giants, players must find a way to escape the Collector's world. They will need to find a way to steal the teleportation device from the Collector, activate it, and figure out how to teleport back to their own time and place. But if the device isn't handled properly, it could teleport them to a prehistoric age with dinosaurs, shatter into a thousand pieces, or worse.
They Might Be Giants are widely considered to be Brooklyn's alternative rock pioneers. The band was formed in 1982 and since then has sold four million records worldwide, won two Grammy Awards: one for their theme to the TV sitcom Malcolm in the Middle™ and one for their children's album Here Come the 123s, and their album Floodhas been certified platinum by the RIAA. The band is currently on tour for their latest album Join Us, which is their highest charting album to-date.
They Might Be Giants' songs have appeared on numerous television programs and films such as TV shows Drinky Crow Show™ and Malcolm in the Middle™ as well as movies Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me™and Coraline™.The band has composed and performed music for the Disney Channel programs Higglytown Heroes™ and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse™. And the band has also recorded covers of songs for Disney movies Meet the Robinsons™ and Sky High™.
WHAT: AQWorlds Third Anniversary
WHEN:Friday, October 14th @ 6 PM (EDT)
WHO:They Might Be Giants, the AE Team, & YOU!
WHY: To help They Might Be Giants escape from the Collector so they can achieve their great destinies
WHERE:In-game at www.AQ.com
For more information about They Might Be Giants, please visit: http://www.theymightbegiants.com
For more information about the event, please visit:
http://www.aq.com/events/tmbg
For more information about AdventureQuest Worlds, please visit:
http://www.aq.com
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Megadeth to release new album
MEGADETH, easily one of the most recognized and culturally significant names in hard rock music for the past three decades, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of their thirteenth album, titled TH1RT3EN. The album will be released November 1, 2011 via Roadrunner Records. TH1RT3EN follows up 2009's Endgame, which was one of the most celebrated albums of the pioneering band's storied career. Anticipation is high and fans are anxious for a taste of new music from the legends, who have sold over 25 million albums globally throughout the course of their career, and they will get it imminently.
DAVE MUSTAINE is incredibly proud of the music put forth on the new recording, saying, "This record is the culmination of my work over the 13 records I recorded. There are moments on TH1RT3EN that capture my every emotion, and other moments where I am releasing feelings I never knew existed! My proudest moments of my musical career are captured on TH1RT3EN.”
TH1RT3EN also marks the recorded return of bassist Dave Ellefson who was part of the band's classic lineup from 1983 to 2002. In a move that delighted the band's legion of diehards, Ellefson returned to performing live with Megadeth in early 2010 and has remained a fixture on the stage ever since. This is the first time Ellefson has played on a Megadeth record since 2002's Rude Awakening.
The title has several levels of meaning, which leader and guitar deity DAVE MUSTAINE, who first picked up an axe at the age of 13, revealed in a recent chat with RollingStone.com, saying, "I was born on September 13th; this is my thirteenth record. It just seemed like it was the right thing to do to call it TH1RT3EN."
The band is spending its summer dominating and decimating the main stage of the fourth annual Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside Godsmack and Disturbed. The band will cap off a busy and headline-making summer by performing as part of "The Big 4" once again, this time in New York at Yankee Stadium alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. The only previous "Big 4" show in the U.S. took place in April in Southern California.
The band also recorded an original track, "Never Dead," specifically for the NeverDead action-adventure video game franchise. "Never Dead" will appear on TH1RT3EN. Additionally, "Sudden Death" was recorded for Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock and will appear on the album.
With nine Grammy nominations under their bullet belts and having enjoyed five consecutive Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications, as well as seven Gold certifications during their career, MEGADETH need no introduction. They've essentially written the book on heavy metal and hard rock, gaining momentum with each critically lauded release. In 2010, MUSTAINE released his first book, Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir, which hit the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover (and is now being re-released in paperback). In a review, the Toronto Globe & Mail said, “Dave Mustaine’s memoir is the narrative of a struggling, hard-won music career. It is also a story of survival, redemption and faith…Dave Mustaine is a legend in heavy metal; he has written music that has inspired generations of fans, and he has proven that with faith, anything is possible. Transcending simple religion and music, Mustaine’s Heavy Metal Memoir will leave you moved and inspired (8/25/10).”
http://www.megadeth.com/home.php
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/
DAVE MUSTAINE is incredibly proud of the music put forth on the new recording, saying, "This record is the culmination of my work over the 13 records I recorded. There are moments on TH1RT3EN that capture my every emotion, and other moments where I am releasing feelings I never knew existed! My proudest moments of my musical career are captured on TH1RT3EN.”
TH1RT3EN also marks the recorded return of bassist Dave Ellefson who was part of the band's classic lineup from 1983 to 2002. In a move that delighted the band's legion of diehards, Ellefson returned to performing live with Megadeth in early 2010 and has remained a fixture on the stage ever since. This is the first time Ellefson has played on a Megadeth record since 2002's Rude Awakening.
The title has several levels of meaning, which leader and guitar deity DAVE MUSTAINE, who first picked up an axe at the age of 13, revealed in a recent chat with RollingStone.com, saying, "I was born on September 13th; this is my thirteenth record. It just seemed like it was the right thing to do to call it TH1RT3EN."
The band is spending its summer dominating and decimating the main stage of the fourth annual Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival alongside Godsmack and Disturbed. The band will cap off a busy and headline-making summer by performing as part of "The Big 4" once again, this time in New York at Yankee Stadium alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. The only previous "Big 4" show in the U.S. took place in April in Southern California.
The band also recorded an original track, "Never Dead," specifically for the NeverDead action-adventure video game franchise. "Never Dead" will appear on TH1RT3EN. Additionally, "Sudden Death" was recorded for Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock and will appear on the album.
With nine Grammy nominations under their bullet belts and having enjoyed five consecutive Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications, as well as seven Gold certifications during their career, MEGADETH need no introduction. They've essentially written the book on heavy metal and hard rock, gaining momentum with each critically lauded release. In 2010, MUSTAINE released his first book, Mustaine: A Heavy Metal Memoir, which hit the New York Times bestseller list in hardcover (and is now being re-released in paperback). In a review, the Toronto Globe & Mail said, “Dave Mustaine’s memoir is the narrative of a struggling, hard-won music career. It is also a story of survival, redemption and faith…Dave Mustaine is a legend in heavy metal; he has written music that has inspired generations of fans, and he has proven that with faith, anything is possible. Transcending simple religion and music, Mustaine’s Heavy Metal Memoir will leave you moved and inspired (8/25/10).”
http://www.megadeth.com/home.php
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Megadeth to provide soundtrack for Konami's "NeverDead" video game
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced legendary heavy metal band Megadeth are recording a customized soundtrack for the company’s forthcoming action-adventure franchise NeverDead. “Never Dead,” the official song sharing KONAMI’s video game title, will appear on Megadeth’s 13th album, which the band is currently recording.
“The members of Megadeth are speed-metal music pioneers with a world renowned reputation for producing song catalogs with original and progressive lyrics,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The NeverDead soundtrack is an example of pure imagination and it fully captures the essence of our game. We’re proud to have such a distinctive band associated with our title.”
Megadeth have sold over 25 million albums worldwide, with five consecutive albums being certified Platinum or multi-Platinum in the United States and have nine Grammy nominations under their belt.
“‘Never Dead’ was written specifically for the game, and the song’s lyrics and concept fit perfectly with its transcendental nature,” said Madelyn Scarpulla, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Creative Services for Roadrunner Records. “Megadeth and Roadrunner are both looking forward to the mutually beneficial marketing partnership we have established with KONAMI with the launch of NeverDead and Megadeth’s new album coming this fall.”
NeverDead, currently in production, is a third-person action game set in a futuristic world where humans are battling supernatural enemies across a dark post-apocalyptic metropolis. In the game, players will assume the role of a demonic hero agent named Bryce who, assisted by his female lead Arcadia, must undertake a series of missions to combat a demonic plague. NeverDead is expected to release later this year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
“The members of Megadeth are speed-metal music pioneers with a world renowned reputation for producing song catalogs with original and progressive lyrics,” said Shinji Hirano, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The NeverDead soundtrack is an example of pure imagination and it fully captures the essence of our game. We’re proud to have such a distinctive band associated with our title.”
Megadeth have sold over 25 million albums worldwide, with five consecutive albums being certified Platinum or multi-Platinum in the United States and have nine Grammy nominations under their belt.
“‘Never Dead’ was written specifically for the game, and the song’s lyrics and concept fit perfectly with its transcendental nature,” said Madelyn Scarpulla, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Creative Services for Roadrunner Records. “Megadeth and Roadrunner are both looking forward to the mutually beneficial marketing partnership we have established with KONAMI with the launch of NeverDead and Megadeth’s new album coming this fall.”
NeverDead, currently in production, is a third-person action game set in a futuristic world where humans are battling supernatural enemies across a dark post-apocalyptic metropolis. In the game, players will assume the role of a demonic hero agent named Bryce who, assisted by his female lead Arcadia, must undertake a series of missions to combat a demonic plague. NeverDead is expected to release later this year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Indestructible Noise Command song on RockBand Network
Connecticut/New York thrash metal group INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND has released their new track ‘Rain’ for Xbox360 through the RockBand Network! The track is cut from the band’s Bleed The Line EP. Fans can watch the track being demonstrated on RockBand at this link.
INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND and Candlelight Records have teamed up to distribute the band’s upcoming full-length release, Heaven Sent…Hellbound, on its new release date, August 9th, 2011. The album is being released on Rising Records, and is the band’s first full-length offering in over 20 years.
INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND just wrapped up on shooting two new music videos for the singles ‘Fist of Fascista’ and ‘Swallowed’ a few weeks ago in Brooklyn, NY. A new “behind-the-scenes” video is now available for viewing at MetalInjection.net. The video was shot by director Russell Hasenauer, and the “behind-the-scenes” footage was edited by Kevin Juliff.
For more information on INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND, please visit these sites:
http://incband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/incmetal
http://www.risingrecords.org/
www.facebook.com/pages/INC/142889889065513
INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND and Candlelight Records have teamed up to distribute the band’s upcoming full-length release, Heaven Sent…Hellbound, on its new release date, August 9th, 2011. The album is being released on Rising Records, and is the band’s first full-length offering in over 20 years.
INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND just wrapped up on shooting two new music videos for the singles ‘Fist of Fascista’ and ‘Swallowed’ a few weeks ago in Brooklyn, NY. A new “behind-the-scenes” video is now available for viewing at MetalInjection.net. The video was shot by director Russell Hasenauer, and the “behind-the-scenes” footage was edited by Kevin Juliff.
For more information on INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND, please visit these sites:
http://incband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/incmetal
http://www.risingrecords.org/
www.facebook.com/pages/INC/142889889065513
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
L.A. Noire remix EP to be released
Verve Records and Rockstar Games Announce
L.A. Noire Remix EP Featuring Remixes By
Dave Sitek, DJ Premier, Ticklah & More!
L.A. Noire Remixed EP Out Digitally May 17th
Check Out the Stream of the Midnight Sun (Midnight Magic, Jessica 6) Remix HERE!
The future meets the past not only in the groundbreaking new videogame L.A. Noire developed by Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption) and Team Bondi, but also in the EP spin-off, that brings together the soundtrack’s classic jazz with some of today’s hottest and most acclaimed DJs, producers and remixers. L.A. Noire Remixed will be released digitally May 17, 2011, and features six ‘30s-‘40s gems from jazz greats Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington, Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton, remixed by Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio), DJ Premier (Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Kanye West), Truth & Soul (Amy Winehouse, Aloe Blacc, Adele), Ticklah (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings), Midnight Sun (production duo of Midnight Magic and Jessica 6) and Detroit techno/house innovator Moodymann.
The latest installment in the Verve Remixed series, the EP was inspired by the timeless songs in the game. L.A. Noire is a crime thriller that follows a young detective in 1947 Los Angeles as solves cases and rises through the ranks of the LAPD in one of the most violent and corrupt years in the city’s history.
L.A. Noire will be released on May 17 for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
L.A. Noire Remixed EP Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Dead In The Market (Ticklah remix) – Louis Jordan and Ella Fitzgerald
2. Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop (Midnight Sun remix) – Lionel Hampton
3. Slick Chick (David Andrew Sitek remix) – Dinah Washington
4. Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens (DJ Premier remix) – Louis Jordan
5. Sing Sing Sing (Truth & Soul remix) – Gene Krupa
6. That Ol’ Devil Called Love (Moodymann remix) – Billie Holiday
L.A. Noire Remix EP Featuring Remixes By
Dave Sitek, DJ Premier, Ticklah & More!
L.A. Noire Remixed EP Out Digitally May 17th
Check Out the Stream of the Midnight Sun (Midnight Magic, Jessica 6) Remix HERE!
The future meets the past not only in the groundbreaking new videogame L.A. Noire developed by Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption) and Team Bondi, but also in the EP spin-off, that brings together the soundtrack’s classic jazz with some of today’s hottest and most acclaimed DJs, producers and remixers. L.A. Noire Remixed will be released digitally May 17, 2011, and features six ‘30s-‘40s gems from jazz greats Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington, Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton, remixed by Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio), DJ Premier (Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Kanye West), Truth & Soul (Amy Winehouse, Aloe Blacc, Adele), Ticklah (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings), Midnight Sun (production duo of Midnight Magic and Jessica 6) and Detroit techno/house innovator Moodymann.
The latest installment in the Verve Remixed series, the EP was inspired by the timeless songs in the game. L.A. Noire is a crime thriller that follows a young detective in 1947 Los Angeles as solves cases and rises through the ranks of the LAPD in one of the most violent and corrupt years in the city’s history.
L.A. Noire will be released on May 17 for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
L.A. Noire Remixed EP Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Dead In The Market (Ticklah remix) – Louis Jordan and Ella Fitzgerald
2. Hey-Ba-Ba-Re-Bop (Midnight Sun remix) – Lionel Hampton
3. Slick Chick (David Andrew Sitek remix) – Dinah Washington
4. Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens (DJ Premier remix) – Louis Jordan
5. Sing Sing Sing (Truth & Soul remix) – Gene Krupa
6. That Ol’ Devil Called Love (Moodymann remix) – Billie Holiday
Thursday, April 21, 2011
LA Noire video game to be released
1947project, L.A.'s original time travel blog, previews the digital 1947 of "L.A. Noire"
GAME REVIEW: Nathan Marsak of 1947project explores the recreated 1947 "L.A. Noire" city at
http://www.1947project.com/47PplaysLANoire
ABOUT: 1947project is a blog packed with stories of historic 1947 Los Angeles crimes and social history, plus visits to the scenes as they are today, now with a social media "crime-a-day" feature on Twitter and Facebook
ONLINE: There are four blogs in the 1947project series:
the original 1947blog at
http://1947project.blogspot.com
1907 and 1927 stories at
http://.1947project.com
Bunker Hill stories at
http://onbunkerhill.org
Historic Core stories at
http://insroland.org
OFFLINE: Many of these stories are told at the crime scenes on Esotouric's weekly bus adventures, visit http://www.esotouric.com for info and schedule
Since the early 1970s, each new generation of artists andwriters has become fascinated with the noirish Los Angeles of the 1940s, andfound a way to make fresh works of art inspired by the period. From Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" (1974) to James Ellroy's "The Black Dahlia" (1987) to Curtis Hanson's "L.A. Confidential" (1997) to the original time travel blog 1947project (2005-06), the glamorous, gritty, corrupt, secret-drenched post-war city is a source of perpetual inspiration.
And now the video game innovators of Team Bondi / Rockstar Games are taking the real life L.A. noir source material to a completely new place with the launch of their long-awaited video game "L.A. Noire," featuring "Mad Men"star Aaron Staton as Detective Cole Phelps. The game is released on May 17 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.With its promise of a meticulously recreated 1947 Los Angeles playing field, game narratives derived from real crimes of the time (The Black Dahlia mystery, Jeanne French's "lipstick murder," The O'Connor Electroplating explosion) and genre-busting Motion Scan technology, expectations are high for "L.A. Noire" not just for gamers, but for architectural historians and scholars of old L.A.
Last weekend, Rockstar hosted a private "L.A. Noire" press preview at Hollywood's historic Roosevelt Hotel (prominently featured in the game), which was combined with a sweepstakes prize won by Canadian gamer Marty Weishaupt. Marty won a trip to Los Angeles, tickets to the Los Angeles Festival of Film Noir at the Egyptian Theater, a seat on Esotouric's Real Black Dahlia tour, and a chance to play "L.A. Noire" a month before its official release. Rockstar also invited the 1947project time travel bloggers down to the Roosevelt Hotel playing rooms to take a spin around 1947 L.A. -- Nathan Marsak and Kim Cooper jumped at the opportunity to get inside the lost city that obsesses them.
"I see [Los Angeles] as an artichoke, where one must peel back layers to reveal its heart. But it's also an onion. Peel away its layers, find nothing inside, end up crying." Nathan Marsak
Marsak is the first social and architectural historian of 1940s Los Angeles to play and critique "L.A. Noire." In his review of his one hour spent playing (or more accurately, driving around in) "L.A. Noire," Marsak calls into question the pre-release hype that describes the game world as a "perfectly recreated 1947 Los Angeles" (Bunker Hill is all wrong, major downtown buildings are absent or shown with architectural features that never existed at the same moment in time, 1950s-era signage is seen, the notoriously polluted skies are too blue, the famously gridlocked traffic non-existent), and yet marvels at the many things that Rockstar gets right, including a long-leveled dusty hill above the Broadway tunnel and the incredible recreation of downtown's landmark (and now tube sock filled) Spring Arcade as the luxury shopping destination it once was and can be again. In this "L.A. Noire" blog post at 1947project, Marsak raises provocative questions about the nature of time, memory and history, and the role this game will play in shaping the vision of L.A.'s past for the millions of young people who will play and virtually inhabit the place.
Visit 1947project for a fascinating take on "L.A. Noire" and stay tuned for further insights as Nathan Marsak has announced plans for a series of blog entries comparing the real city with his ongoing game experience, much as he previously compared the visuals of the "Ask the Dust" film with real images of 1930s downtown and Bunker Hill.
LINK TO NATHAN MARSAK'S "L.A. NOIRE" GAME REVIEW
http://www.1947project.com/47PplaysLANoire
LINK TO NATHAN MARSAK'S "ASK THE DUST" FILM REVIEW
http://onbunkerhill.org/AsktheDust
GAME REVIEW: Nathan Marsak of 1947project explores the recreated 1947 "L.A. Noire" city at
http://www.1947project.com/47PplaysLANoire
ABOUT: 1947project is a blog packed with stories of historic 1947 Los Angeles crimes and social history, plus visits to the scenes as they are today, now with a social media "crime-a-day" feature on Twitter and Facebook
ONLINE: There are four blogs in the 1947project series:
the original 1947blog at
http://1947project.blogspot.com
1907 and 1927 stories at
http://.1947project.com
Bunker Hill stories at
http://onbunkerhill.org
Historic Core stories at
http://insroland.org
OFFLINE: Many of these stories are told at the crime scenes on Esotouric's weekly bus adventures, visit http://www.esotouric.com for info and schedule
Since the early 1970s, each new generation of artists andwriters has become fascinated with the noirish Los Angeles of the 1940s, andfound a way to make fresh works of art inspired by the period. From Roman Polanski's "Chinatown" (1974) to James Ellroy's "The Black Dahlia" (1987) to Curtis Hanson's "L.A. Confidential" (1997) to the original time travel blog 1947project (2005-06), the glamorous, gritty, corrupt, secret-drenched post-war city is a source of perpetual inspiration.
And now the video game innovators of Team Bondi / Rockstar Games are taking the real life L.A. noir source material to a completely new place with the launch of their long-awaited video game "L.A. Noire," featuring "Mad Men"star Aaron Staton as Detective Cole Phelps. The game is released on May 17 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.With its promise of a meticulously recreated 1947 Los Angeles playing field, game narratives derived from real crimes of the time (The Black Dahlia mystery, Jeanne French's "lipstick murder," The O'Connor Electroplating explosion) and genre-busting Motion Scan technology, expectations are high for "L.A. Noire" not just for gamers, but for architectural historians and scholars of old L.A.
Last weekend, Rockstar hosted a private "L.A. Noire" press preview at Hollywood's historic Roosevelt Hotel (prominently featured in the game), which was combined with a sweepstakes prize won by Canadian gamer Marty Weishaupt. Marty won a trip to Los Angeles, tickets to the Los Angeles Festival of Film Noir at the Egyptian Theater, a seat on Esotouric's Real Black Dahlia tour, and a chance to play "L.A. Noire" a month before its official release. Rockstar also invited the 1947project time travel bloggers down to the Roosevelt Hotel playing rooms to take a spin around 1947 L.A. -- Nathan Marsak and Kim Cooper jumped at the opportunity to get inside the lost city that obsesses them.
"I see [Los Angeles] as an artichoke, where one must peel back layers to reveal its heart. But it's also an onion. Peel away its layers, find nothing inside, end up crying." Nathan Marsak
Marsak is the first social and architectural historian of 1940s Los Angeles to play and critique "L.A. Noire." In his review of his one hour spent playing (or more accurately, driving around in) "L.A. Noire," Marsak calls into question the pre-release hype that describes the game world as a "perfectly recreated 1947 Los Angeles" (Bunker Hill is all wrong, major downtown buildings are absent or shown with architectural features that never existed at the same moment in time, 1950s-era signage is seen, the notoriously polluted skies are too blue, the famously gridlocked traffic non-existent), and yet marvels at the many things that Rockstar gets right, including a long-leveled dusty hill above the Broadway tunnel and the incredible recreation of downtown's landmark (and now tube sock filled) Spring Arcade as the luxury shopping destination it once was and can be again. In this "L.A. Noire" blog post at 1947project, Marsak raises provocative questions about the nature of time, memory and history, and the role this game will play in shaping the vision of L.A.'s past for the millions of young people who will play and virtually inhabit the place.
Visit 1947project for a fascinating take on "L.A. Noire" and stay tuned for further insights as Nathan Marsak has announced plans for a series of blog entries comparing the real city with his ongoing game experience, much as he previously compared the visuals of the "Ask the Dust" film with real images of 1930s downtown and Bunker Hill.
LINK TO NATHAN MARSAK'S "L.A. NOIRE" GAME REVIEW
http://www.1947project.com/47PplaysLANoire
LINK TO NATHAN MARSAK'S "ASK THE DUST" FILM REVIEW
http://onbunkerhill.org/AsktheDust
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lamb of God releases track from "Iron Man 2" video game
LAMB OF GOD is pleased to announce the digital release of ‘Hit the Wall’, a track previously featured exclusively on the Iron Man 2 video game. The track is available now for digital download at www.lamb-of-god.com. Only used in the game-play of Iron Man 2, the full version with vocals has never been available until now. ‘Hit the Wall’ will also be featured in the April 2011 issue of Decibel Magazine on the issue’s exclusive Flexidisc. The issue is available in stores on March 1st.
LAMB OF GOD and Epic Records have multiple Hourglass gift options available now for purchase at www.lamb-of-god.com and Amazon.com, including the Vinyl Box Set, USB Box Set, Deluxe Set and Super Deluxe Set. The 3 CD Anthology can be purchased at your local record store. Head to the above link to view available sets.
To learn more about LAMB OF GOD, please visit www.lamb-of-god.com
LAMB OF GOD and Epic Records have multiple Hourglass gift options available now for purchase at www.lamb-of-god.com and Amazon.com, including the Vinyl Box Set, USB Box Set, Deluxe Set and Super Deluxe Set. The 3 CD Anthology can be purchased at your local record store. Head to the above link to view available sets.
To learn more about LAMB OF GOD, please visit www.lamb-of-god.com
Lamb of God releases track from "Iron Man 2" video game
LAMB OF GOD is pleased to announce the digital release of ‘Hit the Wall’, a track previously featured exclusively on the Iron Man 2 video game. The track is available now for digital download at www.lamb-of-god.com. Only used in the game-play of Iron Man 2, the full version with vocals has never been available until now. ‘Hit the Wall’ will also be featured in the April 2011 issue of Decibel Magazine on the issue’s exclusive Flexidisc. The issue is available in stores on March 1st.
LAMB OF GOD and Epic Records have multiple Hourglass gift options available now for purchase at www.lamb-of-god.com and Amazon.com, including the Vinyl Box Set, USB Box Set, Deluxe Set and Super Deluxe Set. The 3 CD Anthology can be purchased at your local record store. Head to the above link to view available sets.
To learn more about LAMB OF GOD, please visit www.lamb-of-god.com
LAMB OF GOD and Epic Records have multiple Hourglass gift options available now for purchase at www.lamb-of-god.com and Amazon.com, including the Vinyl Box Set, USB Box Set, Deluxe Set and Super Deluxe Set. The 3 CD Anthology can be purchased at your local record store. Head to the above link to view available sets.
To learn more about LAMB OF GOD, please visit www.lamb-of-god.com
Monday, February 14, 2011
Schick and Rock Band launch "Play it Smooth" promotion
The Schick® brand of men’s and women’s disposable razors, Quattro for Women® Disposables, Quattro Titanium™, Xtreme3®, and ST2™, announces today a promotion that really rocks.
Let’s Get This Party Started
Schick Disposables officially kicks off the first Play it Smooth promotion today, in conjunction with Rock Band™3, the next iteration in the ultimate music video game, and the ultimate in rock ‘n roll, Fender®. The partnership will be promoted on-pack, giving consumers a chance to enjoy their love of music with the brand they rely on for their shaving needs.
Beginning February 2011 and continuing through April 2011, specially marked Schick disposable razor packs will include a special code to download FREE Exclusive Rock Band 3 PROTRACKS at www.schickplayitsmooth.com. This site will give fans a chance to embrace their love of music through song downloads, games and a unique sweepstakes. A stop by the Schick Play it Smooth Facebook page offers even more opportunities to win (www.facebook.com/schickplayitsmooth).
Backstage Pass
Music lovers vying for the next great act will take the Stairway to Heaven when they check out the microsite www.schickplayitsmooth.com. Using the on-pack promo code, consumers can download three songs exclusive to Schick, featuring Pro instrument parts to play in Rock Band 3. Exclusive songs available are from the talented emerging artists: Hourcast, The Gracious and Johnny Cooper.
Music Memorabilia
Make music memories when you visit Schickplayitsmooth.com. Twitter fans will be surprised with special musical giveaways weekly. Groupies can enter the instant win sweepstakes daily for a chance to win one of the following prizes:
· Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller
· Rock Band 3 Software
· Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless Keyboard
· Rock Band 3 Software and Keyboard Bundle
· Rock Band™ Country Track Pack™2
Setlist Battle Men and women seeking to indulge in their inner rock star will have the chance to participate in a Schick-sponsored Rock Band Setlist Battle from April 6th – April 13th.
Consumers can preregister as early as today and start practicing to play against other teams to win the title of Schick Play it Smooth Rock Band 3 Setlist Champion. The winner of the Setlist challenge will win the “Ultimate Rock ‘n Roll Trip” to visit the Fender guitar factory in Corona, California and a stay at the music hotel – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
News From the Tour Bus
Stop by the Microsite to see what’s spinning or head to Facebook.com/schickplayitsmooth to catch up with the band! Find out when Hourcast, The Gracious and Johnny Cooper will be coming to a town near you.
“Schick is thrilled to bring this promotion to our consumers,” says Maria Lovera, Group Marketing Director, Schick Disposable Razors. “This is the first time Schick Disposables has combined all of our brands to offer both men and women a fun and engaging sweepstakes. We are looking forward to the Setlist Battle and seeing our talented consumers compete for this exciting prize.”
About Schick®
Schick® is manufactured by Energizer Personal Care. A leading manufacturer of razors and blades around the world, Energizer Personal Care is a division of Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It ranks as the world’s second largest manufacturer and marketer of wet shave products for men and women under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword brands. For more information on shaving visit www.schick.com
Let’s Get This Party Started
Schick Disposables officially kicks off the first Play it Smooth promotion today, in conjunction with Rock Band™3, the next iteration in the ultimate music video game, and the ultimate in rock ‘n roll, Fender®. The partnership will be promoted on-pack, giving consumers a chance to enjoy their love of music with the brand they rely on for their shaving needs.
Beginning February 2011 and continuing through April 2011, specially marked Schick disposable razor packs will include a special code to download FREE Exclusive Rock Band 3 PROTRACKS at www.schickplayitsmooth.com. This site will give fans a chance to embrace their love of music through song downloads, games and a unique sweepstakes. A stop by the Schick Play it Smooth Facebook page offers even more opportunities to win (www.facebook.com/schickplayitsmooth).
Backstage Pass
Music lovers vying for the next great act will take the Stairway to Heaven when they check out the microsite www.schickplayitsmooth.com. Using the on-pack promo code, consumers can download three songs exclusive to Schick, featuring Pro instrument parts to play in Rock Band 3. Exclusive songs available are from the talented emerging artists: Hourcast, The Gracious and Johnny Cooper.
Music Memorabilia
Make music memories when you visit Schickplayitsmooth.com. Twitter fans will be surprised with special musical giveaways weekly. Groupies can enter the instant win sweepstakes daily for a chance to win one of the following prizes:
· Rock Band 3 Squier® by Fender Stratocaster® Guitar Controller
· Rock Band 3 Software
· Rock Band 3 Mad Catz Wireless Keyboard
· Rock Band 3 Software and Keyboard Bundle
· Rock Band™ Country Track Pack™2
Setlist Battle Men and women seeking to indulge in their inner rock star will have the chance to participate in a Schick-sponsored Rock Band Setlist Battle from April 6th – April 13th.
Consumers can preregister as early as today and start practicing to play against other teams to win the title of Schick Play it Smooth Rock Band 3 Setlist Champion. The winner of the Setlist challenge will win the “Ultimate Rock ‘n Roll Trip” to visit the Fender guitar factory in Corona, California and a stay at the music hotel – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
News From the Tour Bus
Stop by the Microsite to see what’s spinning or head to Facebook.com/schickplayitsmooth to catch up with the band! Find out when Hourcast, The Gracious and Johnny Cooper will be coming to a town near you.
“Schick is thrilled to bring this promotion to our consumers,” says Maria Lovera, Group Marketing Director, Schick Disposable Razors. “This is the first time Schick Disposables has combined all of our brands to offer both men and women a fun and engaging sweepstakes. We are looking forward to the Setlist Battle and seeing our talented consumers compete for this exciting prize.”
About Schick®
Schick® is manufactured by Energizer Personal Care. A leading manufacturer of razors and blades around the world, Energizer Personal Care is a division of Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ENR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It ranks as the world’s second largest manufacturer and marketer of wet shave products for men and women under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword brands. For more information on shaving visit www.schick.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
Win Rob Zombie music and video game package
Rob Zombie, along with Conspiracy Entertainment have created the ultimate Rob Zombie music and video game package for the taking!
Zombie is giving out 1 autographed guitar controller, 1 Rock of the Dead video game and 1-2 CD ICON cd released on UMe various dates on the following online Zombie lovers site and some have are already in the works:
7digital, Zune, IHeartRadio.com, Shockhound, Coalition of Indie Music Stores & AOL
UMe released ROB ZOMBIE: ICON is a double assault 24-track double-CD out in the stores now. Revising as well as updating his previous collections with three tracks from his most recent super-smash studio masterpiece album— the Top 10-charting Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls And The Systematic Dehumanization Of Cool-- offers an overview of his solo career while adding tracks from his seminal days with White Zombie.
Conspiracy Entertainment’s Rock of the Dead, that feature Rob Zombie himself and all collection of all his music from past to present including his latest new singles WHAT? and Mars Needs Women, came out October 19, 2010. Developed by Epicenter Studios, Rock of the Dead lets the players use their guitar or drum controllers to annihilate aliens, squash mutated insects and smash up the undead zombie hordes. Two players can play what is called a "competitive co-op" throughout the entire game rocking to a soundtrack featuring metalized versions of Bach, Brahms and other classical pieces as well as Rob Zombie and White Zombie hard-hitting tracks. Rock of the Dead is distributed nationwide by Tommo, Inc.
This is the coolest way to get more gifts even after the holiday! Watch all these websites for your chance to win NOW!!
Zombie is giving out 1 autographed guitar controller, 1 Rock of the Dead video game and 1-2 CD ICON cd released on UMe various dates on the following online Zombie lovers site and some have are already in the works:
7digital, Zune, IHeartRadio.com, Shockhound, Coalition of Indie Music Stores & AOL
UMe released ROB ZOMBIE: ICON is a double assault 24-track double-CD out in the stores now. Revising as well as updating his previous collections with three tracks from his most recent super-smash studio masterpiece album— the Top 10-charting Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls And The Systematic Dehumanization Of Cool-- offers an overview of his solo career while adding tracks from his seminal days with White Zombie.
Conspiracy Entertainment’s Rock of the Dead, that feature Rob Zombie himself and all collection of all his music from past to present including his latest new singles WHAT? and Mars Needs Women, came out October 19, 2010. Developed by Epicenter Studios, Rock of the Dead lets the players use their guitar or drum controllers to annihilate aliens, squash mutated insects and smash up the undead zombie hordes. Two players can play what is called a "competitive co-op" throughout the entire game rocking to a soundtrack featuring metalized versions of Bach, Brahms and other classical pieces as well as Rob Zombie and White Zombie hard-hitting tracks. Rock of the Dead is distributed nationwide by Tommo, Inc.
This is the coolest way to get more gifts even after the holiday! Watch all these websites for your chance to win NOW!!
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