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Monday, January 5, 2015

U2: Bono's Accident Affects his Future in the Band (el Accidente que Sufrió Bono Afecta su Futuro con la Banda)!

We have some very alarming news to report: U2's Bono has announced that he might no be able to play guitar ever again due to the massive injury to his arm caused by a major bicycle accident. This very crappy news was announced by Bono himself via a letter he posted on the band's website.

A few excerpts of Bono's letter follow:

On the day of my 50th birthday I received an injury because I was over indulging in exercise boxing and cycling, which was itself an overcompensation for overindulging on alcohol coming up to the big birthday. I promised myself I would be more mindful of my limits, but just four years on, it happened again - a massive injury I can't blame on anyone but myself, mainly because I blanked out on impact and have no memory of how I ended up in New York Presbyterian with my humerus bone sticking through my leather jacket. Very punk rock as injuries go. 

The consequences of this freak accident are significant enough that I will have to concentrate hard to be ready for the U2 tour in fitness terms… as a result I have cancelled every public appearance and decided this missive is all the communication I can manage for the first half of 2015, beyond muttering and singing to myself of course.

I broke my hand, my shoulder, my elbow and my face but the real injury this year was to my Irish pride as it was discovered that under my tracksuit I was wearing yellow and black Lycra cycling shorts. Yes, LYCRA. This is not very rock 'n' roll. 

Recovery has been more difficult than I thought... As I write this, it is not clear that I will ever play guitar again. The band have reminded me that neither they nor Western civilization are depending on this. 

I personally would very much miss fingering the frets of my green Irish falcon or my (RED) Gretsch. Just for the pleasure, aside from writing tunes. But then does the Edge, or Jimmy Page, or any guitarist you know have a titanium elbow, as I do now? I'm all elbows, I am.

Read Bono's letter HERE

Versión en Español:


Les tenemos una noticia bastante alarmante: Bono, el cantante de U2, a anunciado que el grave accidente que sufrió en su brazo podría dejarlo sin poder volver a tocar la guitarra. Esta triste noticia fue anunciada por Bono en una carta que el publico en la pagina oficial de U2.

Acá les tenemos partes de la carta de Bono:

"En el día de mi cumpleaños número 50 sufrí una lesión porque yo soy de las personas que practican el boxeo y el ciclismo, en compensación por excederme en el alcohol cuando se avecina mi cumpleaños. No puedo culpar a nadie más que a mí mismo, principalmente porque no recuerdo nada del momento del golpe y no tengo ningún recuerdo de cómo terminé en el hospital New York Presbyterian con mi hueso húmero sobresaliendo a través de mi chaqueta de cuero. Creo que fue un accidente bastante Punk Rock.


Las consecuencias de este curioso accidente son suficientemente importantes. Tendré que concentrarme mucho para estar listo físicamente para la gira de U2. En consecuencia, he cancelado todas mis apariciones públicas y he decidido que esta carta es la única comunicación que puedo efectuar durante la primera mitad de 2015, más allá de murmurar y cantar para mí, por supuesto.


Me rompí la mano, el hombro, el codo y la cara pero la lesión de verdad este año fue mi orgullo irlandés, ya que se descubrió que bajo mi sudadera llevaba pantalones cortos de ciclista de lycra color amarillo y negro. Sí, LYCRA. No es muy Rock N’ Roll.


La recuperación ha sido más difícil de lo que yo pensaba.Mientras escribo esto, no está claro si voy a tocar otra vez la guitarra. La banda me ha recordado que ni ellos ni la civilización occidental dependen de esto.o personalmente echaría en falta manosear los trastes de mi Irish Falcon verde o mi Gretsch roja. Sólo por el placer, aparte de escribir canciones. Pero entonces The Edge o Jimmy Page, o cualquier guitarrista que conozcas ¿tiene un codo de titanio, como yo ahora?"


Lea la carta de Bono AQUI

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:
U2.com

Thursday, May 23, 2013

14 Year Old Rocker Chica Performs A Flawless Rendition Of The Guitar Solo For VAN HALEN's "Eruption"

On May 20, a video featuring a very talented 14-year-old that calls herself "Tina" covering Eddie Van Halen's solo for "Eruption" erupted all over the internet. "Tina" was taught by Renaud Louis-Servais, who also shot and posted the video. Tina is playing a Vigier Excalibur Custom guitar. Check it out!



Related links:
Van Halen's official site 
Tina's YouTube channel 

Monday, June 18, 2012

MAYHEM FEST Announces 2012 METAL OF HONOR Programs – Honoring U.S. Troops With TEXT TO DONATE & HIRING OUR HEROES!



The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is proud, once again, to announce the METAL OF HONOR program, an awareness and fundraising effort focused on the needs and challenges of our active military, veterans and their families. The ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL believes strongly in honoring our country’s servicemen and women with these efforts as a way to say thank you for the services they provide on a day-to-day basis, overseas and on U.S. soil.

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL producers John Reese and Kevin Lyman stated, “Giving back and showing gratitude to those that have sacrificed for all of us and those who continue to sacrifice is the message we want to spread.”

As a major part of the program this year, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL will be making lawn tickets available that will have a direct impact on a charity in your local market! Beginning Friday, June 22 at 10am and continuing for 72 hours, a donation will be made to your local charity for each individual lawn ticket sold through the TEXT TO DONATE program! Text MAYHEM to 41518 to make a $5 donation to METAL OF HONOR and be entered to win a METAL OF HONOR Meet & Greet with Slipknot (details coming soon)!

Additionally, as part of the 2012 METAL OF HONOR program, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is helping promote the goal of HIRING OUR HEROES. The METAL OF HONOR tent, located in the festival area, will have a local US Chamber of Commerce representative at each venue providing information on local companies actively seeking to hire veterans.

All military veterans attending the festival are invited to go to the METAL OF HONOR tent, located in the festival area, to obtain their METAL OF HONOR wristband. The METAL OF HONOR wristband will identify them as veterans for the crew, bands and fellow patrons. The METAL OF HONOR tent will provide information on the various ways the tour, sponsors and bands are showing their appreciation to them that day. Each veteran will receive a raffle ticket to win a personalized commemorative plaque to be presented to one of these hometown heroes, on the main stage, to thank them for their service and sacrifice!

To get your tickets and make a difference, visit www.rockstarmayhemfest.com, www.livenation.com, the Box Office at your local 2012 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL venue, or charge by phone and use the password HONOR.

Additionally, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering a great giveaway deal right now, presenting fans with FREE music! Fans can get NINE free songs from iTunes featuring bands playing the festival this summer, including SLIPKNOT, ANTHRAX, MOTORHEAD, AS I LAY DYING, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE, UPON A BURNING BODY, and I, THE BREATHER! To learn more about the giveaway, head to this location: http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/itunes-download

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour dates:

6/30 – San Bernardino, CA
7/1 – San Francisco, CA
7/3 – Seattle, WA
7/6 – Phoenix, AZ
7/7 – Albuquerque, NM
7/8 – Denver, CO
7/10 – Dallas, TX
7/11 – Houston, TX
7/13 – Tampa, FL
7/14 – Atlanta, GA
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN
7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK
7/20 – St. Louis, MO
7/21 – Chicago, IL
7/22 – Detroit, MI
7/24 – Cincinnati, OH
7/25 – Cleveland, OH
7/27 – Philadelphia, PA
7/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
7/29 – Washington, DC
7/31 – Saratoga, NY
8/1 – Buffalo, NY
8/3 – Boston, MA
8/4 – Scranton, PA
8/5 – Hartford, CT

Related links:
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
Livenation

Thursday, June 7, 2012

MAYHEM FEST Is Giving Away Some SLIPKNOT & SLAYER Collector's Edition Items + FREE Music - Click For Details!


The 2012 ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering more chances for fans to win special contests and take part in free giveaways this year!

2012 festival performer Clown of headlining band SLIPKNOT is known worldwide for intimidating crowds by using his baseball bat to bludgeon kegs on stage as part of the band’s performances. Now, fans can take home part of the band’s signature stage spectacle in conjunction with a NEW ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL contest; fans will enter to win a SLIPKNOT fan’s prize of a lifetime—an exclusive autographed, Clown-beaten keg to call their own! Contest details will vary in each market, so interested fans should check their local listings and radio station announcements for more contest details.

Another amazing contest has just been announced, giving fans the chance to win a guitar or bass straight from the hands of SLAYER! Very simple—again, fans should simply check their local listings and radio station announcements in conjunction with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL for more contest details.

Additionally, the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL is offering a great giveaway deal right now, presenting fans with FREE music! Fans can get NINE free songs from iTunes featuring bands playing the festival this summer, including SLIPKNOT, ANTHRAX, MOTORHEAD, AS I LAY DYING, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WHITECHAPEL, HIGH ON FIRE, UPON A BURNING BODY, and I, THE BREATHER! To learn more about the giveaway, head to this location: http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/itunes-download

ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour dates:

6/30 – San Bernardino, CA
7/1 – San Francisco, CA
7/3 – Seattle, WA
7/6 – Phoenix, AZ
7/7 – Albuquerque, NM
7/8 – Denver, CO
7/10 – Dallas, TX
7/11 – Houston, TX
7/13 – Tampa, FL
7/14 – Atlanta, GA
7/15 – Indianapolis, IN
7/18 – Oklahoma City, OK
7/20 – St. Louis, MO
7/21 – Chicago, IL
7/22 – Detroit, MI
7/24 – Cincinnati, OH
7/25 – Cleveland, OH
7/27 – Philadelphia, PA
7/28 – Pittsburgh, PA
7/29 – Washington, DC
7/31 – Saratoga, NY
8/1 – Buffalo, NY
8/3 – Boston, MA
8/4 – Scranton, PA
8/5 – Hartford, CT

Related links:
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
Livenation

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Jeremy Wagner's Armageddon Chord

Jeremy Wagner has been dubbed as the creator of a new genre of fiction: "Heavy Metal Thriller"! With the release of his brand new novel titled "The Armageddon Chord" (August 22, 2011 via kNight Romance Publishing), Jeremy is reinventing himself once again and he is ready for a new challenge. The inspiration behind "The Armageddon Chord" came from his two passions: playing guitar and writing novels. So what is the Armageddon Chord?

"The Armageddon Chord in my novel, is the final chord that is played from this ancient evil song that was written in hieroglyphics. It was transcribed thousands of years later by this guitar player who is duped into making this song a reality." - Jeremy Wagner

Wagner has had quiet a journey through his career that has kept him happy and very busy. Not only has he written more than 70 published songs, recorded more albums, and has had two MTV videos, but he has also toured 16 countries with his bands Broken Hope and Lupara. And has been published in RIP Magazine, Terrorizer, Metal Edge, Microhorror and also on short fiction published works through Perseus Books, St. Martin’s Press, and Ravenous Romance Publishers.


Here are some of Wagner's other works:
- Romance Ain’t Dead, short story that appears as the first story in the zombie-romance anthology: Hungry For Your Love (St. Martin’s Press).
- The Creatures From Craigslist in the anthology, Fangbangers: An Erotic Anthology of Fangs, Claws, Sex and Love (Ravenous Romance Publishing).


He has already written two brand new novels, which are being revised as we speak! We had the priviledge of interviewing Jeremy about his upcoming novel "The Armageddon Chord" (August 22, 2011 via kNight Romance Publishing), as well as his musical career. Here is what went down:



OFFICIAL trailer:


Related links:
Jeremy Wagner's Official Site
The Armageddon Chord
Order The Armageddon Chord