Watch Video Of MACHINE HEAD's Acoustic Performance In Hollywood

                                               Photo by: The Hard Rock Chick (Jamey Harvey)

As we previously informed you, MACHINE HEAD's "General" Robb Flynn performed an acoustic set at the Tony La Russa (yes, the baseball legend) "Stars To The Rescue XXII" benefit event. Following his acoustic performance, we asked Flynn via Twitter what his plans are regarding an acoustic project and the time he replied: "Thinking about it."

Well, Flynn is currently sharing his musical talents with his and just an acoustic guitar on a mini tour of California. Here is some video footage of his performance last night (January 21) in Hollywood, California:









The remaining tour dates are as follows:

- Wed Jan 23rd: Mission Tobacco Lounge, Riverside, CA
- Thu Jan 24th: Brick By Brick, San Diego, CA
- Sat Jan 26th: The Slidebar Rock-N-Roll Kitchen, Fullerton, CA

NOTE: Robb will be performing at 9:30PM on all nights, check venue websites for support and other info.

As these shows are very last minute please "share" this as much as possible, re-post, re-tweet, and spread the word in whatever way you can.

Related links:
MACHINE HEAD's Official Site

Win STRYPER Tickets + Private Meet & Greets For Their Hollywood Show!

Get a chance to win tickets with a private meet & greet with multi –platinum Metal Rockers STRYPER at the House of Blues Hollywood for Friday June 22nd.

Here are the 3 ways to win:

KLOS - When you hear the cue to call to enter the KLOS “swag store” be caller 25 and you get to get your Stryper package.

KNAC – Listen to Diana DeVille on her show The Wild Side online at KNAC.com between 3-7 and get your chance to win a STRYPER Package.

AOL - www.noisecreep.com/2012/06/11/stryper-meet-and-greet-in-hollywood-california-giveaway/

Don’t want to take a chance but still want a private Meet & Greet? Go to www.etix.com and buy your M&G there for only $100! It includes: Stryper Laminate and 8x10 Photo. Fans may have up to two personal items signed and their picture taken with the band. Concert Event ticket must be purchased separately.

Show details:

- Friday 06/22/2012
- Doors: 08:00 PM
- Show: 09:00 PM
- Prices:
$25.00 - Advance Gen Adm/Stand Only
$27.50 - DOS Gen Admin/Stand Only
- Ages: all

STRYPER is one of the few bands from a decadent era that features “All Original Members”. They continue to tour the world and produce Billboard-charting albums. Brothers Michael Sweet and Robert Sweet, along with Oz Fox and Timothy Gaines, make up the legendary Hard Rock quartet.

Over 25 years later the band continues to deliver an inspiring message with their electrifying stage show, performing in front of audiences worldwide.

Related links:
Stryper's Official Site!

Rock Photobadass JEREMY SAFFER Teams Up With SoundCheck Hollywood For “Capturing Music: A Music Photography Seminar"

After a successful month of spearheading photo shoots with Meshuggah, Killswitch Engage, Miss May I, Dragonforce, Overkill, Watain, Behemoth, Baroness, and The Agonist, completing two back-to-back magazine cover shoots (Outburn and Hails and Horns), all the while having one cover already on shelves (Hails and Horns), Jeremy will be heading out to L.A. for his first west coast music photography seminar in conjunction with SoundCheck Hollywood.

SEMINAR DETAILS:

The two-day seminar and workshop will focus on portrait work with musicians and will cover the entire process—from setting up the photo shoot, scouting locations, posing, different types of lighting and lighting equipment for different situations, shooting endorsements, promotional images, CD layouts, and magazine layouts, to walking attendees through the process of what to do post-shoot, invoicing, getting repeat business, and even how to price yourself. Many other business aspects of being a professional photographer within the music industry will be discussed.

The first day will be the official seminar day, where all of the above is taught in the morning, as well as a lightroom and photoshop post processing tutorial. In the afternoon of day one, attendees will complete mock-photo shoots experimenting with different types of lighting equipment, lighting set-ups, poses, etc. Jeremy has also expanded the music photography business section even more, and will also include private portfolio critique for attendees that specifically request it.

On the second day of the seminar, attendees will experience a hands-on photo shoot of special guest bands done first by Jeremy (as a real-life example), and next by themselves! Attendees will take over and complete a real photo shoot with the band in various locations.

Hopeful attendees must act now; there are only 10 tickets available to this seminar!

On June 23^rd at 6pm, SoundCheck Hollywood will re-open to the public. Jeremy will be on-site signing copies of his book Bring The Noise, as well as limited edition prints and some prints exclusive to the seminar weekend.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.jeremysaffer.com/soundcheckseminar.

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While In L.A., Jeremy will have some limited availability for photo shoots and will have some one time only rates for these shoots.

Band shoots - $500 flat rate. includes 4-7 sets of 15-20 images per set and two separate sets of solo images, as well as any endorsement shots needed.

Model shoots - $250 for 3-4 sets of 15-20 images per set, $350 for 5-10 sets of 15-20 images per set. $500 unlimited half day shoot.

He is also available for any other type of shoot, email directly to discuss.

Visit www.jeremysaffer.com/lashoot for more information.

The 2011 Dimebash To Take Place Tonight At The Key Club in Hollywood!

Today, December 14, the Heavy Music community is coming together at The Key Club in Hollywood, California, for the 2011 Dimebash. The event is to celebrate the legacy of Darrell Lance Abbott (Dimebag Darrell), who together with the Pantera boys (Phil Anselmo, Vinnie Paul and Rex Brown), change the path of Heavy Music in the 1990s.

The event will be hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine from That Metal Show. The Key Club in Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the talents of heavy-hitters like:



- Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES)
- Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL)
- Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
- David Draiman (DISTURBED)
- Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES)
- Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN)
- Mike Muir (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)
- Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW)
- John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
- Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
- Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD)
- Warren DeMartini (RATT)
- Ben Harper
- Chris Howorth (IN THIS MOMENT)
- Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
- Doug Pinnick (KING'S X)
- James Lomenzo (WHITE LION, MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
- Ginger Fish (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
- Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE)
- Gene Hoglan (FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD)
- Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING)

Additionally, KILL DEVIL HILL, the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals, will be kicking off the event. Also on deck are DIO DISCIPLES — the new project featuring former DIO members Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar), Scott Warren (keyboards) and Rudy Sarzo alongside singers Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, GUN) — with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes (BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION).

All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Here is all the information:

Key Club
9039 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 274-5800

Thursday, December 14, 2011
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Performances Begin: 8:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are $20 and are on sale now at this location.