BURBANK, CA (January 31, 2008) – In what’s sure to be the hottest concert ticket of the summer, multi-platinum rock acts SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will lead the first-ever ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM FESTIVAL, a riotous road show packed with some of hard music’s most influential artists and a plethora of the genre’s most exciting young voices. The tour is set to kick off July 9th at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle and will hit 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada between early July and late August (a full itinerary will be announced in the coming weeks).

Joining Slipknot and Disturbed on the main stage will be DRAGONFORCE and MASTODON. In addition, the tour will have two second stages: one sponsored by JÄGERMEISTER and featuring SEVENDUST, AIRBOURNE, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, 36 CRAZY FISTS and the JÄGERMEISTER Battle of The Bands Winner. An additional second stage will feature MACHINE HEAD, BLACK TIDE, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE RED CHORD and WALLS OF JERICHO.

“This summer we are truly bringing Mayhem,” says Corey Taylor from SLIPKNOT, who will close each show. “SLIPKNOT is excited to be a part of it, and to be able to bring the new chapter of our history to the masses. We are already working, building and designing a new show. We cannot wait. We cannot lose. Get ready for Mayhem!”

“We’re really looking forward to being on the first Mayhem tour,” adds DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman. “It’s a great lineup, which should set a new standard for rock tours and we’re excited to be a part of it!”

Adds Clown from SLIPKNOT, “The question is, are you ready for things to be real again?”

The Rockstar Energy Mayhem festival brings together the creative team that has founded many music tours including the highly successful Vans Warped Tour and the Worldwide Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour. Kevin Lyman, John Reese and CAA’s Darryl Eaton have partnered again to bring fans the next great music festival juggernaut, which will be MAYHEM! Following the proven model of utilizing sponsorship to deliver a lower ticket price and an enhanced concert experience the tour organizers have joined forces again with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK as the Title sponsor.

Live Nation is set to promote the festival nationally.

Jason Garner, Live Nation’s CEO of North American Music said, “Kevin, John and Darryl are the undisputed experts in creating fan friendly touring festivals that break new bands. So it’s very exciting for us to be working closely with them to build a new touring brand that can not only be a great attraction for hard music fans, but also a launching pad for new bands as well.”

“We wanted to create a traveling hard music festival that puts the fans first,” says Lyman. “We’re offering attendees an incredible value, one that features great bands, a plethora of music-related activities and a full day of fun at a very reasonable price of entry.”

Adds Reese, “The Vans Warped Tour and Rockstar Taste of Chaos tours have proven that fans will come in droves if you give them quality entertainment at a fair price. The bands on this Festival all kick major ass! We want attendees to go home and say, ‘We can’t wait for next year!’"

In addition to catching their favorite bands live, fans can take part in a number of festival activities, including playing the newest video games, perusing vendors, attending autograph signing sessions and a slew of other interactive activities that will add to the festival experience.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK will be sampling their products and providing great surprises for attendees. Additional sponsors include Jägermeister, HOT TOPIC and The DiNGSTORE.com (Device Personalization Company).

FUSE Television and Revolver Magazine (who will produce the Official Tour Program) have signed on as official Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival media partners. Additional sponsors will be announced soon.

“This festival will be our marquee music presentation for years to come,” says Rockstar Energy Drink Marketing Director Mike Kelso. “We at Rockstar are excited to team up with our partners from Rockstar Taste of Chaos to launch an all-out summer tour that will blow you away!”

Adds JÄGERMEISTER Director of Strategic Marketing Rick Zeiler, “Jägermeister has long been looking for a tour like Mayhem. We have this beautiful new million-dollar Jägermeister Mobile Stage and see no better place to roll it out than Mayhem with some of the biggest rock and metal bands in the world. This tour has integrity, value and most importantly...loyalty! Working with Kevin Lyman and John Reese has been great.”

Specific dates, cities and the tour’s Internet pre-sale will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can go to www.mayhemfest.com to keep up with details as they are released.

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New York --- Seether and Flyleaf have announced an eight week run across the U.S. this spring. The tour will begin on April 8 in Denver, Colorado and continue through May 31. The two groups have shared the stage in the past, and have been close friends for quite some time.

Seether is currently enjoying one of their biggest hits to date with the song "Fake It." The lead track from FINDING BEAUTY IN NEGATIVE SPACES has been locked in the top position on the alternative rock charts for seven weeks, while also enjoying a run of 13 weeks atop the active rock airplay monitor. Over the past several months, Seether has been touring arenas with Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin across the U.S. and Canada. FINDING BEAUTY IN NEGATIVE SPACES follows the RIAA gold-certified studio offerings DISCLAIMER (2002), DISCLAIMER II (2004), and KARMA & EFFECT (2005). The band also released the live, acoustic album ONE COLD NIGHT in 2006.

Seether vocalist / guitarist Shaun Morgan offered, "We couldn't be more excited to kick off our first headlining tour of 2008 with an amazing band like Flyleaf. We're going to have a longer set which means more new music and even cool surprises for our fans. Get your tickets now 'cause it's guaranteed to make you that much cooler..."

A&M/Octone artists Flyleaf's self-titled debut album has gone platinum by the RIAA for sales of one million copies. Two powerful singles, "I'm So Sick," and "Fully Alive," received strong support from major market active rock radio, modern rock radio, MTV 2, Fuse and initially Yahoo Music. Currently their third single, "All Around Me" is shaping up as their highest-charting song to date – and is having a definite impact on sales of the debut album FLYLEAF. Vocalist/lyricist Lacey Mosley, guitarists Sameer Bhattacharya and Jared Hartmann, bassist Pat Seals, and drummer James Culpepper have been playing together since 2002. The band has made major network television appearances on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, and NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly.

• 4/08 DENVER, CO – FILLMORE BALLROOM
• 4/09 CASPER, WY – CASPER EVENTS CENTER
• 4/10 SALT LAKE CITY, UT – GREAT SALT AIR
• 4/11 RENO, NV – GRAND SIERRA RESORT THEATER
• 4/13 MEDFORD, OR – MAIN 1 ARTS CENTER
• 4/14 SEATTLE, WA – SHOWBOX SODO
• 4/16 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – THE WARFIELD
• 4/18 LOS ANGELES, CA – WILTERN THEATER
• 4/19 SAN DIEGO, CA – VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
• 4/20 LAS VEGAS, NV – HOUSE OF BLUES
• 4/22 TEMPE, AZ – MARQUEE THEATER
• 4/23 LAS CRUCES, NM – PAN AMERICAN CENTER @ NMSU
• 5/08 PHILADELPHIA, PA – ELECTRIC FACTORY
• 5/11 WORCESTER, MA - PALLADIUM
• Additional dates taking the tour through the end of May will be announced shortly

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Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology announces the first ever availability of a series of "Slash" signature Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Standard electric guitars. On Tuesday April 1st 2008 three very limited and unique models of the Slash signature Les Paul guitar will be released simultaneously around the world. Each guitar model has been designed and produced in close co-operation with the legendary Velvet Revolver guitarist, Slash. For the first time ever, the Slash models will be available from Gibson Custom, Gibson USA and Epiphone offering consumers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a guitar inspired by Slash.

On April 1, 2008 at 5pm US EDT select dealers will offer a limited number of these models for sale. Once they are sold out, they will not be reproduced.

Gibson Custom will release their Slash Inspired By VOS (Vintage Original Spec) guitar, Gibson USA will release their Slash Signature Les Paul Standard model and there will also be an Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard Plus packaged with exclusive Slash inspired accessories. All three new guitar models will combine individual design features while Slash's own personal touches create a unique instrument destined to become another instant classic.

For twenty years, the spirit of rock 'n' roll has been embodied by one man. When he shot to fame with Guns N' Roses in 1987, Slash was the cool cat in the top hat, cranking out timeless riffs like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Sweet Child O' Mine." And, at the same time setting the standard by which all future guitar heroes would be measured. Now fast-forward to 2008 and he's doing exactly the same with "Velvet Revolver."

Press can download hi-res images as they become available of each model to be offered at www.gibson.com/press.

"Slash embodies the true essence and spirit of rock n' roll. He is a master of his craft and respected the world over. Gibson is proud to partner with one of the worlds greatest guitar players . His signature range of guitars is symbolic and a true testament to his status and global recognition" said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "I expect these limited edition run of guitars to sell out soon after they arrive in stores globally on 1st April 2008"

"I have always been a Les Paul player and am very proud to have my own range produced by Gibson and Epiphone, the maker of the world's greatest guitars. I hope that musicians around the world enjoy them as much as I do," said Slash

Gibson Custom Inspired By Slash Les Paul Standard VOS

• Heritage Cherry Sunburst Finish, faded to perfection just like Slash's original.
• Finished with Gibson's proprietary VOS finishing process that yields the gently aged patina of a vintage classic
• Carved 3 piece Maple top with a one-piece Mahogany back—not book-matched or weight-relieved
• Custom one-piece Mahogany neck designed by Slash
• 100 percent nitro-cellulose lacquer
• Historically accurate short neck tenon, just like the one on Slash's original
• Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pickups, just like the ones in Slash's original
• 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard
• Chrome hardware
• Tone Pros Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge
• Tone Pros light stopbar tailpiece
• Schaller vintage tulip-style tuners
• Nickel Schaller Strap Locks
• Gibson Custom Shop case with Slash logo and artwork
• Certificate of authenticity
• Select promotional item
• MSRP $5,880 USD

Gibson USA Slash Signature Les Paul Standard

• AA Figured Maple top Antique Vintage Sunburst Nitro-cellulose lacquer finish (Burst color formula personally chosen by Slash)
• Un-chambered Mahogany body finished in Slash's preferred dark walnut color
• Custom one-piece Mahogany neck designed by Slash. Never offered before and available only in this model.
• Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Humbucking pickups. Made in the USA
• Custom Slash-designed artwork and logo on the headstock
• 22-fret Bound Rosewood fingerboard
• Chrome hardware
• Tone Pros Locking Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge
• Tone Pros light stopbar tailpiece
• Custom smooth black case with white interior and Slash artwork and logo
• Certificate of authenticity
• MSRP $3,499 USD

Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top

• Designed and produced in close cooperation with Slash
• Glued-in mahogany neck with the vintage-correct long neck tenon—typically found on the Les Pauls of the late 1950s
• Neck profile patterned after the neck on Slash's original Les Paul
• Two Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro-II, open-coil humbuckers
• Solid mahogany body with a highly-figured, flame maple top
• Epiphone's new LockTone stopbar/Tune-o-matic system that secures the bridge and tailpiece to the guitar even without strings, while adding as much as 20 percent more sustain
• Slash's favorite Dark Tobacco Burst finish
• Nickel hardware
• Machine heads with vintage tulip buttons
• Authentic Slash Inspired accessories
• Genuine Slash guitar picks
• Custom Slash Inspired case
• Certificate of authenticity
• MSRP $1.464 USD

Over the next few weeks a series of promotional stunts and events leading up to the April 1st launch date will be strategically set up around the world to support the sale of the Slash signature line of guitars. Updates and information will be periodically posted on the website www.gibson.com . From Los Angeles to Tokyo , everyone will know that Slash is coming. Several sneak peeks and suprise Slash sightings are scheduled for major markets around the globe. A schedule of the events will be available at www.gibson.com beginning February 15, 2008.

Slash and Velvet Revolver are currently on a world tour promoting their second album "Libertad". For tour dates please check the bands website http://www.velvetrevolver.com/

About Gibson Guitar:

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Maestro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Gibson Baldwin Music Education, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www.gibson.com

About Epiphone:

Epiphone fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories are known worldwide for offering the best combination of quality and value. One of Gibson's most formidable competitors through the first half of the 20th century, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson in 1957. Headquartered in Nashville , Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands that includes Dobro, Valley Arts, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Slingerland, Maestro, Baldwin, Hamilton, Chickering and Wurlitzer. For more information on Epiphone go to www.epiphone.com

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Los Angeles, CA - February 4, 2008 - The lineup that took P.O.D. to multiple platinum success with The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and Satellite (featuring "Youth of a Nation," "Alive," "Boom," and "Satellite") is back to reclaim their place atop the rock scene with their Columbia Records debut, When Angels and Serpents Dance on April 8, 2008!

"Our fans are excited and we're having a lot of fun," says vocalist Sonny Sandoval. "After four years Marcos is back in the band and we've got new music. Things are exciting again. When the four of us are in a room making music it's definitely right and Marcos brings that passion for music into the band."

The quartet's renewed vigor is evident throughout When Angels and Serpents Dance from the searing guitar which kicks off the hard-rocking first single, "Addicted" and the striking and poignant, "End Of The World" (complete with gospel choir!); to the album's most ferocious track, the savage "Like Old Times." "Like Old TImes" was the first song written by the reunited incarnation of the quartet. "I think that was the first riff Marcos showed us." Sonny says of the song. "The working title was called 'Seems Like Old Times'. He started writing a riff and the way we remembered it as our first riff together was to call it that!"

"It's just great to get back to basics and give it another whirl & tap into our souls." says an inspired Marcos. "This band is a supernatural experience to me! It has literally surpassed many of my vivid dreams...I'm blessed and excited to reconnect with family & friends. I hope to pursue & establish the passion that began in 1992 with 4 brothers who just followed God, dreams & our music."

But as Sonny pointed out earlier, this is P.O.D. four years later; and more for the classic lineup. The band that recorded 1999's platinum The Fundamental Elements of Southtown and 2001's triple-platinum Satellite has changed. "Age has a lot to do with it, getting older. I'm married with kids now and we're not 18 in the garage anymore playing hardcore punk. We don't sound like those guys down in the garage," he says.

Does this mean that P.O.D. has gone soft? Hardly. P.O.D. is just showing its range. There is a slightly softer side which comes through in the album's versatility. From the politically charged ballad "Tell Me Why," (a poignant track in which Sonny asks in the chorus, "Why must we fight, why must we kill in the name of what we think is right?"); to the bluesy hard rock feel at the outset of "Rain Everyday," through to the pop-awareness in the chorus in the infectious "Shine With Me," the band is finding that fans are responding positively to the different sound, which Sonny believes will give P.O.D. a chance to expand their already diverse live concerts.

As has always been the case with P.O.D. the band looked to those that inspired them rather than the hot artist of the moment for guests on the album. "That's what we do on our records, we bring in people that influenced us." Joining in the fun was Mike Muir of Suicidal Tendencies, who guests on the track "Kaliforn-Eye-A," and The Marley Sisters (the daughters of Bob Marley), who lend their vocal prowess to what Sonny calls "Our reggae track (I'LL BE READY)." Helmet's Paige Hamilton sings on "God Forbid," which Sonny calls "probably our heaviest song."

When Angels and Serpents Dance (produced by Jay Baumgardner: Evanescence, etc.) is ultimately a record of P.O.D. in 2008. "As far as P.O.D. goes it's always for the moment," Sonny says. "I just kind of go through it and whatever the song brings out in us that's it. There's a lot of passion on this record."

Indeed, When Angels and Serpents Dance is the sound of a rejuvenated band: passionate, aggressive and with a message for our times.

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