Jägermeister Presents: HALESTORM With Special Guests IN THIS MOMENT & EVE TO ADAM - Tour Dates Available!

     Photo by: Phil Mucci

It has been announced that HALESTORM will be headlining the "Jägermeister Presents HALESTORM" tour. Also performing will be IN THIS MOMENT and EVE TO ADAM! The festival will kickoff November 8 at Mobile, Alabama's Soul Kitchen and then continues through mid-December.

Tickets for "Jägermeister Presents HALESTORM" go on sale this Friday, September 7.

In addition, HALESTORM will continue their partnership with JVC on the "Turn Me On: The Road" campaign on this tour and will be capturing behind-the-scenes footage with their cutting-edge ADIXXION action cameras for an in-depth look at one of the hardest working rock bands on the road.

"We are so stoked to be partnering with our friends at Jägermeister for this upcoming tour," said Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM (REVOLVER's hottest chick). "We've known all of these guys for years and can't wait to throw down with them out on the road! It's going to be great to finally be seeing all of our HALESTORM freaks in all the cities that we have not yet been to this year. Joining us will be our good friends from JVC and our partners in crime, IN THIS MOMENT and EVE TO ADAM. Rock it out, people! See you at the shows!"

Jägermeister Presents HALESTORM with IN THIS MOMENT and EVE TO ADAM:

Nov. 08: Mobile, AL - Soul Kitchen
Nov. 09: Houston, TX - Fitzgerald's
Nov. 10: Backstage Live - San Antonio, TX
Nov. 12: Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
Nov. 13: W. Hollywood, CA - House of Blues
Nov. 14: Chico, CA - Senator Theater
Nov. 16: San Francisco, CA - Slim's
Nov. 17: Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
Nov. 18: Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Nov. 20: Kennewick, WA - Toyota Center * (w/ ALICE COOPER)
Nov. 21: Garden City, ID - Revolution Event Center * (w/ ALICE COOPER)
Nov. 23: Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Nov. 24: Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Nov. 25: Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
Nov. 27: Jackson, WY - Pink Garter Theatre
Nov. 29: Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Nov. 30: Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Dec. 01: Sauget, IL - Pop's
Dec. 03: Sioux Falls, SD - The Vault
Dec. 04: Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Dec. 05: Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
Dec. 07: South Bend, IN - Club Fever
Dec. 08: Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
Dec. 10: Richmond, VA - The National
Dec. 11: Knoxville, TN - Valarium
Dec. 12: Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
Dec. 14: Charleston, SC - Music Farm
Dec. 15: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
Dec. 29: Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
Dec. 31: Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

NOTE: November 8 to December 15: "Jägermeister Presents Halestorm" except *

Related links:
HALESTORM's Official Site
IN THIS MOMENT's Official Site
EVE TO ADAM's Official Site

Legendary Rock Photographer Mark Weiss To Hold Gallery Show In New York City This Thursday - Details Available!

This Thursday, September 6, legendary Rock N' Roll photographer Mark Weiss will be displaying many of his kick ass photos at Grit N' Glory in New York City. The event will also feature sexy fashion designs by Leggblings presented by very attractive women.

Who is Mark Weiss?

Well, here is some information about the very talented Mark Weiss: In 1973, 14-year -old Mark made a deal with a guy in his New Jersey neighborhood to cut the neighbor’s lawn all summer in exchange for a 35 mm camera. While still in high school, Mark snuck his camera into concerts, making his way up to the stage to shoot. He developed the prints in his parent’s bathroom and sold them for a buck a piece.

In 1977 Mark was arrested for selling his photos outside of the KISS Concert at Madison Square Garden and spent the night in jail. The next day he walked into the offices of Circus magazine with his portfolio. The timing was perfect. The art director needed AEROSMITH pictures. Mark’s first published work was a centerfold of Steven Tyler. Soon thereafter, Mark was hired as staff photographer for Circus, shooting covers and features. Fast forward a few years and Mark was shooting KISS, Steven Tyler, OZZY and other rock legends in his own studio, just two blocks away from Madison Square Garden where it all started.

Ozzy Osbourne has said of the photographer: “I’ve known Mark Weiss since he was a teenager. He was relentless in the pursuit of his art. Mark would knock on my hotel door all hours of the day and night wanting to take photos. He definitely had and still has the Rock N' Roll spirit.”

By the age of 20, Mark was publishing his photos worldwide in major Rock magazines such as Rolling Stone, Creem, Hit Parader and Rock Scene. He branched further into editorial work, shooting iconic celebrities of the 80’s, including Drew Barrymore, Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Nicholson and Cheech & Chong, to name a few. Mark was the primary photographer for MTV when it debuted in 1981, documenting many pop music firsts, including Madonna’s first sit-down interview.

Mark developed relationships with musicians and their managers, becoming immersed in creating the visual imagery of the Rock N' roll scene through his photography, art direction and video direction. Mark traveled around the world photographing tours for OZZY, AEROSMITH, MOTLEY CRUE, GUNS N' ROSES, KISS and BON JOVI, while creating album covers such as BON JOVI’s 'Slippery When Wet' and TWISTED SISTER’s 'Stay Hungry'.

More recently, Mark has added to his Rock archives by photographing rap, hip hop and pop stars, including album covers for Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. Today, Mark’s iconic images line the walls of Broadway’s hit musical Rock of Ages at the Helen Hayes Theater. Mark continues to work with the iconic bands he started with more than 30 years ago, as well as with new artists. He also is involved with many charitable organizations, donating his photographs and time.

RSVP to this awesome event HERE!

All photos by: Mark Weiss

Related links:
Mark Weiss Gallery
Grit N' Glory's Official Site

JUDAS PRIEST Unleash "Screaming For Vengeance – Special 30th Anniversary Edition" - Audio Samples Available!

Today, JUDAS PRIEST unleashed the 'SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE – SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION'! This very special release contains not only the re-mastered original album plus bonus tracks, but also a live DVD from the 1983 US Festival show, filmed in San Bernadino CA on 29th May 1983. Audio samples available HERE!

The US Festival was intended to be a celebration of evolving technologies; a marriage of music, computers, television and people - organized by Steve Wozniak formerly of Apple Computer. 

The 'SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE – SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION' Live DVD was filmed at the second, and what turned out to be last, US Festival in 1983. The Sunday was the Heavy Metal Day -"It was the day new wave died and rock n' roll took over". It set the single-day concert attendance record for the US with an estimated 375,000 people.

Judas Priest have this to say about this memorable day in Metal history:

‘On the day that we performed, we flew in by helicopter - and the first sight we saw was that of thousands of abandoned cars piled up around the crests of the hills that surrounded the festival arena, which as we went over took our breath away. For there below us, spread throughout hundreds of acres was a massive crowd – over three hundred thousand strong! The summer heat was raging and combined with the hot Santa Ana winds made for a scorching metal furnace on stage.’

CD tracklisting:

1. The Hellion
2. Electric Eye
3. Riding On The Wind
4. Bloodstone
5. (Take These) Chains
6. Pain And Pleasure
7. Screaming For Vengeance
8. You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
9. Fever
10. Devil’s Child

Bonus tracks:

11. *Electric Eye (live)
12. *Riding on the Wind (live)
13. *You’ve Got Another Thing Coming (Live)
14. *Screaming For Vengeance (Live)
15. Devil’s Child (live)
16. Prisoner of Your Eyes

* Live from the San Antonio Civic Center, September 10th 1982

DVD:

US Festival Show - San Bernadino CA 29th May 1983

1. Electric Eye
2. Riding On The Wind
3. Heading Out To The Highway
4. Metal Gods
5. Breaking The Law
6. Diamonds And Rust
7. Victim Of Changes
8. Living After Midnight
9. The Green Manalishi (with the two-pronged crown)
10.  Screaming For Vengeance
11. You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
12. Hell Bent For Leather

Plus booklet featuring photos from Mark Weiss and sleeve notes written by Eddie Trunk (long -standing and well-respected US author, radio and television personality).

Click to purchase this amazing release!

Related links:
Judas Priest

PUDDLE OF MUDD Singer Arrested After Fighting A Flight Attendant; Incident Causes Emergency Landing!

According to TMZ.com, PUDDLE OF MUDD singer Wes Scantlin was arrested earlier today at an Austin, Texas airport for allegedly becoming drunkenly combative with a flight attendant while in the air -- a rep for the Austin PD told TMZ.

According to the Austin PD, Scantlin got into a verbal argument with a flight attendant over alcohol. It's unclear exactly what provoked the argument, but a source with airport security says Scantlin was upset because the flight crew wouldn't sell him booze.

Scantlin's flight was originally bound for Los Angeles but was re-routed to Bergstrom International Airport in Austin for an emergency stop, where Scantlin was booted from the plane.

A rep for the Austin PD tells us, Scantlin was arrested and booked for public intoxication, but he could also later face federal charges of interfering with a flight crew. What an idiot!

FYI -- Scantlin pled "guilty" to felony cocaine possession in July, but the judge agreed to clear his record in 18 months so long as Scantlin obeys all laws... a condition Scantlin may just have violated. Again, what an idiot!

Related links:
Puddle Of Mudd's Official Site

STATIC-X Bassist Brent Ashley Quits The Band - Statement Available!

                                                                                                       Photo by: Steven Kahn

This just in:

Bassist Brenth Ashley (pictured here) has left STATIC-X. His final show with the band took place this past Saturday, September 1 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. He writes on his Facebook page, "[I] wish things would have ended differently, but I'm very excited for what the future will bring."

The band has made no comment regarding this matter, but as soon as they do we'll be sure to let you know.

As previously reported, STATIC-X has announced the Noise Revolution Summer 2012 Tour! Joining STATIC-X will be Emmure, Ill Nino, 9 Electric & Shogun as special guests for the fall leg of the tour which runs from September 18th until October 17th.

Tour Dates:

- 09/18: Cheyenne, WY @ Atlas Theater (No Ill Nino or Shogun)
- 09/19: Billings, MT @ Babcock Theater
- 09/22: Fargo, ND @ The Venue
- 09/23: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- 09/24: Bloomington, IN @ Castle Theater
- 09/26: Rockford, IL @ The District (No 9 Electric or Shogun)
- 09/27: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
- 09/28: Circle Pines, MN @ Bamboo Betty's
- 09/29: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave Ballroom
- 09/30: Jackson, MI @ Rak's
- 10/01: Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
- 10/03: Louisville, KY @ Headliner's Music Hall
- 10/04: Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
- 10/05: Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero
- 10/06: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
- 10/07: Portage, IN @ Camelot Arena
- 10/09: Fayetteville, AR @ George's Majestic Theater
- 10/11: Shreveport, LA @ Riverside Warehouse
- 10/12: Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
- 10/13: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
- 10/15: Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
- 10/17: Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Courtyard

More dates to be announced...

For Tickets and more information, visit:

http://www.facebook.com/staticx/events

Related links:
STATIC X
EMMURE
ILL NIÑO
9 ELECTRIC