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		<title>2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards Winners Announced</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show brought the house down at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on April 11 with groundbreaking performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show have become known for. Broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE and theRevolver Facebook page, the sold-out event featured the greatest in hard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fourth annual <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods Award Show brought the house down at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on April 11 with groundbreaking performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show have become known for. Broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE and the<em>Revolver</em> Facebook page, the sold-out event featured the greatest in hard rock and heavy metal and was hosted again by <strong>Fozzy</strong> front man and <strong>WWE pro-wrestling legend</strong><strong> Chris Jericho</strong>. <strong>Album of the Year</strong> honors at this year’s event went to <strong>Korn</strong> for their critically acclaimed album <em>The Path of Totality</em>.<strong>  </strong></p>
<p>The evening featured surprise appearances including <strong>Johnny Depp</strong><strong> </strong>playing guitar on two <strong>Marilyn Manson</strong> songs, “Sweet Dreams” and “The Beautiful People,” and Taylor Momen joining Manson for “The Dope Show;” <strong>Slipknot</strong>’s<strong>Corey Taylor</strong> and <strong>Machine Head</strong>’s<strong> Robb Flynn</strong> joining <strong>Trivium </strong>onstage to cover Metallica’s “Creeping Death;”<strong>Slash</strong> jamming with <strong>Alice Cooper</strong> on “Schools Out;” <strong>Dee Snider</strong> performing with the <strong>Black Veil Brides</strong> for an awesome rendition of “I Wanna Rock,” and more. Highlights also include <strong>Jack Black</strong> and <strong>Kyle Glass </strong>of<strong> Tenacious D</strong> presenting the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award to prog-rock pioneers <strong>Rush </strong>and legendary <strong>Kiss</strong>rocker <strong>Gene Simmons </strong>taking home the<strong> “Golden God” </strong>award<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>Following is a complete list of the 2012 Golden Gods Award Winners:</p>
<p>Riff Lord: Slash<br />
Paul Gray Best Bassist: Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe, Sixx:A.M.)<br />
Best Drummer: Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
Best Guitarists: Jinxx and Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides)<br />
Golden God: Gene Simmons (Kiss)<br />
Comeback of the Year: Slipknot<br />
Best International Band: X Japan<br />
Album Of The Year: Korn’s The Path of Totality<br />
Most Dedicated Fans: Avenged Sevenfold<br />
Most Metal Athlete: CM Punk (WWE Wrestling)<br />
Best Vocalist: Amy Lee (Evanescence)<br />
Best Live Band: Avenged Sevenfold<br />
Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award: Rush</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show brought the house down at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on April 11 with groundbreaking performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show have become known for. Broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE and the Revolver Facebook page, the sold-out event featured [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/golden-gods-slide11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-32470" title="golden-gods-slide1" src="http://www.revolvermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/golden-gods-slide11-300x168.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="168" /></a>The fourth annual <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods Award Show brought the house down at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on April 11 with groundbreaking performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal show have become known for. Broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE and the <em>Revolver</em> Facebook page, the sold-out event featured the greatest in hard rock and heavy metal and was hosted again by <strong>Fozzy</strong> front man and <strong>WWE pro-wrestling legend</strong><strong> Chris Jericho</strong>. <strong>Album of the Year</strong> honors at this year’s event went to <strong>Korn</strong> for their critically acclaimed album <em>The Path of Totality</em>.<strong> </strong></p>
<p>The evening featured surprise appearances including <strong>Johnny Depp</strong><strong> </strong>playing guitar on two <strong>Marilyn Manson</strong> songs, “Sweet Dreams” and “The Beautiful People,” and Taylor Momen joining Manson for “The Dope Show;” <strong>Slipknot</strong>’s<strong> Corey Taylor</strong> and <strong>Machine Head</strong>’s<strong> Robb Flynn</strong> joining <strong>Trivium </strong>onstage to cover Metallica’s “Creeping Death;” <strong>Slash</strong> jamming with <strong>Alice Cooper</strong> on “Schools Out;” <strong>Dee Snider</strong> performing with the <strong>Black Veil Brides</strong> for an awesome rendition of “I Wanna Rock,” and more. Highlights also include <strong>Jack Black</strong> and <strong>Kyle Glass </strong>of<strong> Tenacious D</strong> presenting the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award to prog-rock pioneers <strong>Rush </strong>and legendary <strong>Kiss</strong> rocker <strong>Gene Simmons </strong>taking home the<strong> “Golden God” </strong>award<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>Following is a complete list of the 2012 Golden Gods Award Winners:</p>
<p>Riff Lord: Slash<br />
Paul Gray Best Bassist: Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe, Sixx:A.M.)<br />
Best Drummer: Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
Best Guitarists: Jinxx and Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides)<br />
Golden God: Gene Simmons (Kiss)<br />
Comeback of the Year: Slipknot<br />
Best International Band: X Japan<br />
Album Of The Year: Korn’s The Path of Totality<br />
Most Dedicated Fans: Avenged Sevenfold<br />
Most Metal Athlete: CM Punk (WWE Wrestling)<br />
Best Vocalist: Amy Lee (Evanescence)<br />
Best Live Band: Avenged Sevenfold<br />
Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award: Rush</p>
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		<title>The 2012 &#8216;Revolver&#8217; Golden Gods Awards Poster Art Revealed!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Revolver Golden Gods Awards are almost here, and we&#8217;ve made a special poster to celebrate the event. Hand-painted by artist Jason Edmiston, who also illustrated the 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars on the 100th issue of Revolver, the poster measures 18&#8243; x 24&#8243; and will be on sale exclusively at the 2012 Revolver Golden [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods Awards are almost here, and we&#8217;ve made a special poster to celebrate the event. Hand-painted by artist Jason Edmiston, who also illustrated the 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars on the 100th issue of <em>Revolver</em>, the poster measures 18&#8243; x 24&#8243; and will be on sale exclusively at the 2012 <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods Awards at Los Angeles&#8217; Club Nokia on April 11, 2012. These are limited edition and won&#8217;t last, so, if you&#8217;re lucky enough to attend the show, be on the lookout for them at the merch booth for your chance to snag one.</p>
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		<title>Alice Cooper, Black Veil Brides, Zakk Wylde, and More Star in New &#8216;Revolver&#8217; Golden Gods Awards Preview</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Revolver Golden Gods Awards are just a couple of weeks away! Check out the preview below, which stars Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, and Chris Jericho, as well as members of Korn, Black Veil Brides, Hellyeah, and more! Getcha pull!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Screen-shot-2012-03-23-at-1.04.49-PM.png"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-32300" title="Screen shot 2012-03-23 at 1.04.49 PM" src="http://www.revolvermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Screen-shot-2012-03-23-at-1.04.49-PM-300x164.png" alt="" width="180" height="98" /></a>The <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods Awards are just a couple of weeks away! Check out the preview below, which stars Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, and Chris Jericho, as well as members of Korn, Black Veil Brides, Hellyeah, and more! Getcha pull!</p>
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		<title>Korn, Rush, Tenacious D, Dee Snider, Trivium, and More Set to Appear at the &#8216;Revolver&#8217; Golden Gods Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New honorees, presenters, performers, and special guests have been announced for the fourth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS, presented by Epiphone®, America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show. The event will take place Wednesday, April 11, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles and is almost sold out. Fans without tickets can still watch the show, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New honorees, presenters, performers, and special guests have been announced for the fourth annual <strong><em>REVOLVER</em> GOLDEN GODS, presented by Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup>, America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show. The event will take place <strong>Wednesday, April 11</strong>, at <strong>Club Nokia</strong> in Downtown Los Angeles and is almost sold out. Fans without tickets can still watch the show, though, as it will be broadcast live in its entirety on <strong>Xbox LIVE</strong>, as well as on the Xbox and <em>Revolver</em> Facebook pages. The award show live broadcast is the first ever of its kind and kicks off globally at 6 PM PST/9 PM EST.</p>
<p>The <strong>Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Xbox LIVE</strong>, will go to<strong> </strong>prog-rock pioneers<strong> RUSH</strong>, who will release their highly anticipated 19<sup>th</sup> studio album, <em>Clockwork Angels</em>, this year on Roadrunner Records. (Previous honorees include hard-rock and metal legends <strong>MÖTLEY CRÜE</strong>, <strong>Lemmy Kilmister</strong> of <strong>MOTÖRHEAD</strong>, and <strong>Ozzy Osbourne.</strong>) The award will be presented by <strong>Jack Black</strong> and <strong>Kyle Gass</strong> of <strong>TENACIOUS D</strong>, whose new record, <em>Rize of the Fenix</em>, hits stores on May 15. Rush’s <strong>Neil Peart</strong> commented, “We are honored and delighted to receive this honor—especially because it will be presented by Jack and Kyle. Our ‘lifetimes’ are not over yet, and we dearly hope our ‘achievements’ are not either, so I suppose you could say that to us this is the ‘So Far, So Good’ award.” Of presenting the award, Black commented, “Rush was the most impressive band, musically, when I was just learning about rock. Weirdly, they got your body moving in interpretive-dancing ways, but it was still aggressive. Their stuff was just so complex and so tasty!&#8221;</p>
<p>Right before the official start of the show, <strong>PANTERA</strong> will celebrate the 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary of their landmark album, <strong><em>Vulgar Display of Power</em></strong>, with the worldwide debut of their first music video in 12 years, for the previously unreleased song, <strong>“Piss,”</strong> from the <em>Vulgar </em>recording sessions. <strong>PANTERA</strong> drummer <strong>Vinnie Paul</strong> commented, “‘Piss’ is the only unheard complete Pantera track in existence. It was recorded at the same time as <em>Vulgar Display of Power</em> and it’s 100 percent Pantera with attitude and our signature groove! After mixing it, I can’t believe it didn’t make the record! So it’s 2012 and 20 years later and new Pantera music has been delivered. Cheers!”</p>
<p>Adding to the festivities, The 2012 <strong><em>REVOLVER</em> GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW</strong> will feature one-of-a-kind special performances and collaborations. Newly announced performers include <strong>KORN</strong>, who are nominated for multiple Golden Gods awards. “<em>Revolver</em> rocks!  We are psyched to be nominated for Album of the Year—looking forward to rocking the house, too!” said Korn frontman <strong>Jonathan Davis</strong>. Heavy-metal heavyweights <strong>TRIVIUM</strong> have also been added to this jam-packed bill, as well as legendary guitar shredder <strong>Yngwie Malmsteen,</strong> who will open the show, playing “The Star Spangled Banner,” alongside a full military color guard. Finally, <strong>TWISTED SISTER</strong>’s <strong>Dee Snider</strong> is set to appear with previously announced performers <strong>BLACK VEIL BRIDES</strong> for a performance of his band’s ’80s anthem <strong>“I Wanna Rock.”</strong></p>
<p>The live concert will also include <strong>MARILYN MANSON</strong>, who appears on the cover of the latest issue of <em>Revolver</em>, available online <a href="http://secure.nps1.net/guitarworld/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=4&amp;products_id=296&amp;zenid=lclrsp77sp2hh96pbf220i1su0">here</a>;<strong> </strong>iconic GRAMMY-winning guitarist <strong>SLASH </strong>featuring<strong> Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators</strong>; <strong>EVANESCENCE</strong>; and <strong>SIXX:A.M.</strong>, featuring <strong>Nikki Sixx</strong> of <strong>MÖTLEY CRÜE, </strong>acclaimed rock producer and songwriter<strong> James Michael, and DJ Ashba </strong>of <strong>GUNS N’ ROSES</strong>, in their first performance in almost four years.</p>
<p>Also on April 11, <strong>The GRAMMY Museum</strong>, next door to Club Nokia, will open its new exhibit <strong>Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal</strong>. Mounted in coordination with <em>Revolver</em>, the exhibit will feature never-before-displayed artifacts including instruments, stage props, handwritten lyrics, clothing, and costumes, alongside original album artwork, posters, and live-performance and interview footage. The exhibit will also feature a variety of interactive displays.</p>
<p>Cast your vote now in these 11 fan-voted categories (<strong>Best Guitarist</strong>, presented by <strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup>; <strong>Best Drummer</strong>, presented by <strong>Drum Workshop</strong><sup>®</sup>; <strong>Best Vocalist</strong>,  presented by <strong>Rockstar Energy Drink</strong><sup>®</sup>; <strong>Album of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Marshall Amplification</strong><sup>®</sup>; <strong>Best Live Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Samson/Zoom</strong><sup>®</sup>; <strong>Most Metal Athlete</strong>;<strong> Comeback of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Eagle Rock Entertainment</strong><sup>®</sup>;<strong> Riff Lord, </strong>presented by <strong>EMG Pickups</strong><sup>®</sup>;<strong> Paul Gray Best Bassist</strong>, presented by <strong>Dean Markley</strong><sup>®</sup>;<strong> Best International Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Musicians Institute</strong><sup>®</sup>;<strong> </strong>and<strong> Most Dedicated Fans) </strong>at the Golden Gods site:<strong> <a href="http://www.goldengodsawards.com">GOLDENGODSAWARDS.COM</a>.</strong>  The ballots are open until <strong>April 1</strong>. <strong><br />
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For more information on tickets for the <strong>REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS</strong>, click <a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/goldengods/tickets/">here</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out a preview of the show below featuring Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, Hellyeah&#8217;s Vinnie Paul, Kill Devil Hill&#8217;s and Heaven and Hell&#8217;s Vinny Appice, Adrenaline Mob&#8217;s Mike Portnoy and John Moyer, and some punk named Chris Jericho.]]></description>
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		<title>Photos: The 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Press Conference</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this gallery, featuring Alice Cooper, Zakk Wylde, Black Veil Brides, Vinnie Paul, and more!]]></description>
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		<title>Nominees for 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Announced, Vote Now!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012!  The fourth annual <strong><em>REVOLVER</em> GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup> will take place <strong>Wednesday, April 11</strong>, at <strong>Club Nokia</strong> in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on <strong>Xbox LIVE</strong>, as well as on the Xbox and <em>Revolver</em> Facebook pages. Tickets go on sale today <strong>Wednesday, February 15,</strong> via Ticketmaster, click <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00484ED71F5AA0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>“Our exclusive collaboration with <em>Revolver</em> Magazine on the Golden Gods event shows just how far Xbox LIVE has come as an entertainment destination,” said Ross Honey, GM of Xbox LIVE Entertainment &amp; Advertising. “We’re excited to deliver this live original content to all Xbox LIVE members globally.”</p>
<p>Also on April 11, <strong>The GRAMMY Museum</strong>, next door to Club Nokia, will open its new exhibit <strong>Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal</strong>. Mounted in coordination with <em>Revolver</em>, the exhibit will feature never-before-displayed artifacts including instruments, stage props, handwritten lyrics, clothing and costumes, alongside original album artwork, posters and live-performance and interview footage. The exhibit will also feature a variety of interactive displays. “We are thrilled to be partnering with <em>Revolver </em>to tell the story of metal,” states <strong>GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli</strong>, “and offer fans the opportunity to engage with their favorite artists in such a personal way.”</p>
<p>Hosting duties for the <strong>GOLDEN GODS</strong> awards show will be handled by <strong>FOZZY</strong> frontman and <strong>WWE pro-wrestling legend</strong> <strong>Chris Jericho</strong>, who returns for the third consecutive year. The nominees in 11 different categories, plus the recipient of this year’s prestigious <strong><em>“</em>Golden God Award,”</strong> were revealed today at a press conference held at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. Host Chris Jericho was on hand, along with <strong>Alice Cooper</strong>, <strong>Munky (Korn)</strong>, <strong>Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)</strong>, <strong>Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Hellyeah)</strong>, <strong>James Michael (Sixx:A.M.)</strong>, <strong>Vinny Appice (Heaven &amp; Hell, Kill Devil Hill)</strong>, <strong>Black Veil Brides</strong>, <strong>Mike Portnoy (Adrenaline Mob)</strong>, <strong>John Moyer (Disturbed, Adrenaline Mob)</strong>, <strong>Michael Starr</strong> (<strong>Steel Panther</strong>), <strong>Wendy Dio</strong> (wife of <strong>Ronnie James Dio</strong>) and <strong>pro motocross rider</strong> <strong>Brian Deegan </strong>to announce the nominees.</p>
<p>Beginning today, fans everywhere can cast their vote to decide who will take home the awards for “<strong>Best Guitarist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Drummer</strong>” (presented by <strong>Drum Workshop</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Vocalist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Rockstar Energy Drink</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Album</strong><strong> of the Year</strong>” (presented by <strong>Marshall Amplification</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Live Band</strong>” (presented by <strong>Samson/Zoom</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Most Metal Athlete</strong>,” “<strong>Comeback of the Year</strong>” (presented by <strong>Eagle Rock Entertainment</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Riff Lord</strong>,” “<strong>Paul Gray Best Bassist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Dean Markley</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best International Band</strong>” (presented by <strong>Musicians Institute</strong><sup>®</sup>) and “<strong>Most Dedicated Fans</strong>.” Voting starts today<strong> </strong>at: <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.goldengodsawards.com/">www.GoldenGodsAwards.com</a></span></strong><strong> </strong>and ends on <strong>April 1</strong>. The complete list of nominees in each category is listed below.</p>
<p>The <strong>Golden God Award</strong>, given to one special honoree a year who embodies <strong>the spirit of hard rock and metal</strong>, will go to<strong> KISS demon</strong> <strong>Gene Simmons</strong>, whose band will release their highly anticipated 20<sup>th</sup> studio album, “Monster,” this year. (Previous honorees include hard-rock and metal legends <strong>Alice Cooper</strong>, <strong>Rob Halford</strong> of <strong>JUDAS PRIEST</strong> and <strong>Dave Mustaine</strong> of <strong>MEGADETH.</strong>) Simmons commented, “It&#8217;s an honor and privilege to accept the Golden God Award. A God is only as powerful as the faithful who worship him. Signed GOD OF THUNDER.”</p>
<p>Adding to the celebration, The 2012 <strong><em>REVOLVER</em> GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW</strong> will feature <strong>one-of-a-kind special performances</strong> and <strong>collaborations </strong>that honor both <strong>the past, present and future of heavy music</strong>. The night’s hard-rocking musical performances will include sets by <strong>MARILYN MANSON </strong>(in his first U.S. performance in nearly three years);<strong> </strong>iconic GRAMMY-winning guitarist <strong>SLASH </strong>featuring<strong> Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators</strong>; <strong>EVANESCENCE</strong>; <strong>SIXX:A.M. </strong>featuring <strong>Nikki Sixx</strong> of <strong>MÖTLEY CRÜE, James Michael, acclaimed rock producer and songwriter, and DJ Ashba </strong>of <strong>GUNS N’ ROSES</strong> (in their first performance in almost four years); and 2011 Best New Band Golden God Award winner <strong>BLACK VEIL BRIDES</strong>, who will perform their only U.S. show of 2012 so far. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>“Every year, the <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods grows bigger and more badass. The 2012 edition is without question the most epic one yet, from the performers and presenters to the nominees and honorees,” states <strong><em>Revolver</em> Editor in Chief Brandon Geist</strong>. “And this year, with the GRAMMY Museum launching its tie-in ‘Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal’ exhibit, and Xbox LIVE broadcasting the show around the world as it goes down in its entirety, the event will truly encompass the full timeline of heavy music and span the globe. Epic, indeed.”</p>
<p>“Epiphone and I are thrilled to participate in the Golden Gods Awards Show and celebrate some of music’s best talents – including this year’s performers from our Epiphone/Gibson family Nikki Sixx and Slash,” said <strong>Jim Rosenberg, President of Epiphone.</strong> “We are excited to share this year’s event with Epiphone players and metal fans across the globe with the show’s inaugural live broadcast.  Every year, the show gets better and better!”</p>
<p>Cast your vote now at <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GOLDENGODSAWARDS.COM</span>.</strong>  The nominees for the <strong>2012 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS</strong> <strong>presented by </strong><strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> </strong> are:</p>
<p><strong>Best Guitarist</strong>, presented by <strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Jinxx and Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides)<br />
• Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Willie Adler and Mark Morton (Lamb of God)<br />
• Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel (Machine Head)<br />
• Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick (Megadeth)<br />
• Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu (Trivium)</p>
<p><strong>Best Drummer</strong>, presented by <strong>Drum Workshop</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Charlie Benante (Anthrax)<br />
• Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)<br />
• Chris Adler (Lamb of God)<br />
• Brann Dailor (Mastodon)<br />
• Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)</p>
<p><strong>Best Vocalist</strong>, presented by <strong>Rockstar Energy Drink</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Sebastian Bach<br />
• Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)<br />
• James Durbin<br />
• Amy Lee (Evanescence)<br />
• Ivan Moody (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Jonathan Davis (Korn)</p>
<p><strong>Album of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Marshall Amplification</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Anthrax, <em>Worship Music</em><br />
• Evanescence, <em>Evanescence</em><br />
• Five Finger Death Punch, <em>American Capitalist</em><br />
• Foo Fighters, <em>Wasting Light</em><br />
• Korn, <em>The Path of Totality</em><br />
• Lamb of God, <em>Resolution</em></p>
<p><em></em><br />
<strong>Best Live Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Samson/Zoom</strong><sup>®</sup><em></em></p>
<p>• Avenged Sevenfold<br />
• Foo Fighters<br />
• Guns N’ Roses<br />
• Judas Priest<br />
• Seether<br />
• Tool</p>
<p><strong>Most Metal Athlete</strong></p>
<p>• Gina Carano (MMA fighting)<br />
• Brian Deegan (pro motocross)<br />
• Evan Longoria (MLB baseball)<br />
• Dirk Nowitzki (NBA basketball)<br />
• Mitch Petrus (NFL football)<br />
• CM Punk (WWE wrestling)</p>
<p><strong>Comeback of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Eagle Rock Entertainment</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Anthrax<br />
• Dream Theater<br />
• Evanescence<br />
• Ministry<br />
• Slipknot<br />
• Van Halen</p>
<p><strong> Riff Lord</strong></p>
<p>• Scott Ian (Anthrax)<br />
• Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)<br />
• Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)<br />
• Munky (Korn)<br />
• Slash<br />
• Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)</p>
<p><strong>Paul Gray Best Bassist</strong>, presented by <strong>Dean Markley</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Frank Bello (Anthrax)<br />
• Michael Anthony (Chickenfoot)<br />
• Fieldy (Korn)<br />
• David Ellefson (Megadeth)<br />
• Nikki Sixx (Sixx:A.M.)<br />
• Wolfgang Van Halen (Van Halen)</p>
<p><strong>Best International Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Musicians Institute</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Behemoth<br />
• Lacuna Coil<br />
• Rammstein<br />
• Sepultura<br />
• Meshuggah<br />
• X Japan</p>
<p><strong>Most Dedicated Fans</strong></p>
<p>• Asking Alexandria<br />
• Avenged Sevenfold<br />
• Black Veil Brides<br />
• Evanescence<br />
• Falling in Reverse<br />
• HIM</p>
<p>For more information on tickets for the <strong>REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS</strong> please log on to: <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00484ED71F5AA0">http://www.ticketmaster.com/</a></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About REVOLVER Magazine</span></strong>:<em></em></p>
<p><em>Revolver</em> is the No. 1 hard-rock and heavy-metal destination in the world. In print for over 10 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can’t find anywhere else. The home of The Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock, <em>Revolver</em> also features horror movies, mixed martial arts, tattoos, action sports, and more. The cover of the magazine was recently named by <em>Billboard</em> to be the #1 place to get maximum exposure as a hard-rock artist.<em> Revolver</em> sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Its website (<a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/">www.revolvermag.com</a>) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo-shoot outtakes, and contests. <em>Revolver</em> is also the official partner of Phunware for <em>Revolver</em>TV, the main home of hard rock and heavy metal programming on all mobile phones, producing new features weekly on over 200 mobile networks including the latest versions of Android and iPhone.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Xbox Live</span></strong>:</p>
<p>Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment service for your Xbox 360, connecting you to an ever-expanding world of games, movies, TV, music, sports and social entertainment. Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy one of the world’s largest on-demand libraries on any console, listen to millions of songs and share the fun with friends around the world. Xbox LIVE is also the exclusive home of controller-free online entertainment through Kinect, making your Xbox 360 more intuitive and interactive than ever before. With an active community of more than 35 nearly 40 million people across 35 countries, Xbox LIVE, together with Xbox 360, provides you with instant access to the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, wherever you are. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at <a href="http://www.xbox.com/live">http://www.xbox.com/live</a>.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Epiphone:</span></strong></p>
<p>Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos, as well as amplifiers. Epiphone’s new “Prophecy” guitars are designed specifically for advanced players of rock and metal with a focus on speed, tone and reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the <strong>Gibson </strong>family of brands. For more information visit <strong><a href="http://www.epiphone.com/">www.epiphone.com.</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About The GRAMMY Museum</span></strong>:</p>
<p>Paying tribute to music’s rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind, 21st-century Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music—the GRAMMY Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district. Through thought-provoking and dynamic public and educational programs and exhibits, guests will experience music from a never-before-seen insider perspective that only The GRAMMY Museum can deliver.  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.grammymuseum.org/">www.grammymuseum.org</a></span></strong>For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on <strong>Xbox LIVE</strong>, as well as on the Xbox and <em>Revolver</em> Facebook pages. Tickets go on sale today <strong>Wednesday, February 15,</strong> via Ticketmaster, click <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00484ED71F5AA0" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>“Our exclusive collaboration with <em>Revolver</em> Magazine on the Golden Gods event shows just how far Xbox LIVE has come as an entertainment destination,” said Ross Honey, GM of Xbox LIVE Entertainment &amp; Advertising. “We’re excited to deliver this live original content to all Xbox LIVE members globally.”</p>
<p>Also on April 11, <strong>The GRAMMY Museum</strong>, next door to Club Nokia, will open its new exhibit <strong>Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal</strong>. Mounted in coordination with <em>Revolver</em>, the exhibit will feature never-before-displayed artifacts including instruments, stage props, handwritten lyrics, clothing and costumes, alongside original album artwork, posters and live-performance and interview footage. The exhibit will also feature a variety of interactive displays. “We are thrilled to be partnering with <em>Revolver </em>to tell the story of metal,” states <strong>GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli</strong>, “and offer fans the opportunity to engage with their favorite artists in such a personal way.”</p>
<p>Hosting duties for the <strong>GOLDEN GODS</strong> awards show will be handled by <strong>FOZZY</strong> frontman and <strong>WWE pro-wrestling legend</strong> <strong>Chris Jericho</strong>, who returns for the third consecutive year. The nominees in 11 different categories, plus the recipient of this year’s prestigious <strong><em>“</em>Golden God Award,”</strong> were revealed today at a press conference held at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. Host Chris Jericho was on hand, along with <strong>Alice Cooper</strong>, <strong>Munky (Korn)</strong>, <strong>Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)</strong>, <strong>Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Hellyeah)</strong>, <strong>James Michael (Sixx:A.M.)</strong>, <strong>Vinny Appice (Heaven &amp; Hell, Kill Devil Hill)</strong>, <strong>Black Veil Brides</strong>, <strong>Mike Portnoy (Adrenaline Mob)</strong>, <strong>John Moyer (Disturbed, Adrenaline Mob)</strong>, <strong>Michael Starr</strong> (<strong>Steel Panther</strong>), <strong>Wendy Dio</strong> (wife of <strong>Ronnie James Dio</strong>) and <strong>pro motocross rider</strong> <strong>Brian Deegan </strong>to announce the nominees.</p>
<p>Beginning today, fans everywhere can cast their vote to decide who will take home the awards for “<strong>Best Guitarist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Drummer</strong>” (presented by <strong>Drum Workshop</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Vocalist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Rockstar Energy Drink</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Album</strong><strong> of the Year</strong>” (presented by <strong>Marshall Amplification</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best Live Band</strong>” (presented by <strong>Samson/Zoom</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Most Metal Athlete</strong>,” “<strong>Comeback of the Year</strong>” (presented by <strong>Eagle Rock Entertainment</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Riff Lord</strong>,” “<strong>Paul Gray Best Bassist</strong>” (presented by <strong>Dean Markley</strong><sup>®</sup>), “<strong>Best International Band</strong>” (presented by <strong>Musicians Institute</strong><sup>®</sup>) and “<strong>Most Dedicated Fans</strong>.” Voting starts today<strong> </strong>at: <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.goldengodsawards.com/">www.GoldenGodsAwards.com</a></span></strong><strong> </strong>and ends on <strong>April 1</strong>. The complete list of nominees in each category is listed below.</p>
<p>The <strong>Golden God Award</strong>, given to one special honoree a year who embodies <strong>the spirit of hard rock and metal</strong>, will go to<strong> KISS demon</strong> <strong>Gene Simmons</strong>, whose band will release their highly anticipated 20<sup>th</sup> studio album, “Monster,” this year. (Previous honorees include hard-rock and metal legends <strong>Alice Cooper</strong>, <strong>Rob Halford</strong> of <strong>JUDAS PRIEST</strong> and <strong>Dave Mustaine</strong> of <strong>MEGADETH.</strong>) Simmons commented, “It&#8217;s an honor and privilege to accept the Golden God Award. A God is only as powerful as the faithful who worship him. Signed GOD OF THUNDER.”</p>
<p>Adding to the celebration, The 2012 <strong><em>REVOLVER</em> GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW</strong> will feature <strong>one-of-a-kind special performances</strong> and <strong>collaborations </strong>that honor both <strong>the past, present and future of heavy music</strong>. The night’s hard-rocking musical performances will include sets by <strong>MARILYN MANSON </strong>(in his first U.S. performance in nearly three years);<strong> </strong>iconic GRAMMY-winning guitarist <strong>SLASH </strong>featuring<strong> Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators</strong>; <strong>EVANESCENCE</strong>; <strong>SIXX:A.M. </strong>featuring <strong>Nikki Sixx</strong> of <strong>MÖTLEY CRÜE, James Michael, acclaimed rock producer and songwriter, and DJ Ashba </strong>of <strong>GUNS N’ ROSES</strong> (in their first performance in almost four years); and 2011 Best New Band Golden God Award winner <strong>BLACK VEIL BRIDES</strong>, who will perform their only U.S. show of 2012 so far. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.</p>
<p>“Every year, the <em>Revolver</em> Golden Gods grows bigger and more badass. The 2012 edition is without question the most epic one yet, from the performers and presenters to the nominees and honorees,” states <strong><em>Revolver</em> Editor in Chief Brandon Geist</strong>. “And this year, with the GRAMMY Museum launching its tie-in ‘Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal’ exhibit, and Xbox LIVE broadcasting the show around the world as it goes down in its entirety, the event will truly encompass the full timeline of heavy music and span the globe. Epic, indeed.”</p>
<p>“Epiphone and I are thrilled to participate in the Golden Gods Awards Show and celebrate some of music’s best talents – including this year’s performers from our Epiphone/Gibson family Nikki Sixx and Slash,” said <strong>Jim Rosenberg, President of Epiphone.</strong> “We are excited to share this year’s event with Epiphone players and metal fans across the globe with the show’s inaugural live broadcast.  Every year, the show gets better and better!”</p>
<p>Cast your vote now at <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">GOLDENGODSAWARDS.COM</span>.</strong>  The nominees for the <strong>2012 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS</strong> <strong>presented by </strong><strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> </strong> are:</p>
<p><strong>Best Guitarist</strong>, presented by <strong>Epiphone</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Jinxx and Jake Pitts (Black Veil Brides)<br />
• Zoltan Bathory and Jason Hook (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Willie Adler and Mark Morton (Lamb of God)<br />
• Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel (Machine Head)<br />
• Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick (Megadeth)<br />
• Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu (Trivium)</p>
<p><strong>Best Drummer</strong>, presented by <strong>Drum Workshop</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Charlie Benante (Anthrax)<br />
• Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)<br />
• Chris Adler (Lamb of God)<br />
• Brann Dailor (Mastodon)<br />
• Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)</p>
<p><strong>Best Vocalist</strong>, presented by <strong>Rockstar Energy Drink</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Sebastian Bach<br />
• Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)<br />
• James Durbin<br />
• Amy Lee (Evanescence)<br />
• Ivan Moody (Five Finger Death Punch)<br />
• Jonathan Davis (Korn)</p>
<p><strong>Album of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Marshall Amplification</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Anthrax, <em>Worship Music</em><br />
• Evanescence, <em>Evanescence</em><br />
• Five Finger Death Punch, <em>American Capitalist</em><br />
• Foo Fighters, <em>Wasting Light</em><br />
• Korn, <em>The Path of Totality</em><br />
• Lamb of God, <em>Resolution</em></p>
<p><em></em><br />
<strong>Best Live Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Samson/Zoom</strong><sup>®</sup><em></em></p>
<p>• Avenged Sevenfold<br />
• Foo Fighters<br />
• Guns N’ Roses<br />
• Judas Priest<br />
• Seether<br />
• Tool</p>
<p><strong>Most Metal Athlete</strong></p>
<p>• Gina Carano (MMA fighting)<br />
• Brian Deegan (pro motocross)<br />
• Evan Longoria (MLB baseball)<br />
• Dirk Nowitzki (NBA basketball)<br />
• Mitch Petrus (NFL football)<br />
• CM Punk (WWE wrestling)</p>
<p><strong>Comeback of the Year</strong>, presented by <strong>Eagle Rock Entertainment</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Anthrax<br />
• Dream Theater<br />
• Evanescence<br />
• Ministry<br />
• Slipknot<br />
• Van Halen</p>
<p><strong> Riff Lord</strong></p>
<p>• Scott Ian (Anthrax)<br />
• Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)<br />
• Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)<br />
• Munky (Korn)<br />
• Slash<br />
• Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)</p>
<p><strong>Paul Gray Best Bassist</strong>, presented by <strong>Dean Markley</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Frank Bello (Anthrax)<br />
• Michael Anthony (Chickenfoot)<br />
• Fieldy (Korn)<br />
• David Ellefson (Megadeth)<br />
• Nikki Sixx (Sixx:A.M.)<br />
• Wolfgang Van Halen (Van Halen)</p>
<p><strong>Best International Band</strong>, presented by <strong>Musicians Institute</strong><sup>®</sup></p>
<p>• Behemoth<br />
• Lacuna Coil<br />
• Rammstein<br />
• Sepultura<br />
• Meshuggah<br />
• X Japan</p>
<p><strong>Most Dedicated Fans</strong></p>
<p>• Asking Alexandria<br />
• Avenged Sevenfold<br />
• Black Veil Brides<br />
• Evanescence<br />
• Falling in Reverse<br />
• HIM</p>
<p>For more information on tickets for the <strong>REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS</strong> please log on to: <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C00484ED71F5AA0">http://www.ticketmaster.com/</a></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About REVOLVER Magazine</span></strong>:<em></em></p>
<p><em>Revolver</em> is the No. 1 hard-rock and heavy-metal destination in the world. In print for over 10 years, the magazine takes readers into the studio, onto the stage, and behind the scenes, providing in-depth information, mind-blowing original photography, and hilarious insights they can’t find anywhere else. The home of The Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock, <em>Revolver</em> also features horror movies, mixed martial arts, tattoos, action sports, and more. The cover of the magazine was recently named by <em>Billboard</em> to be the #1 place to get maximum exposure as a hard-rock artist.<em> Revolver</em> sponsors over 20 hard-rock tours each year, including the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Its website (<a href="http://www.revolvermag.com/">www.revolvermag.com</a>) features exclusive interviews, music and video, photo-shoot outtakes, and contests. <em>Revolver</em> is also the official partner of Phunware for <em>Revolver</em>TV, the main home of hard rock and heavy metal programming on all mobile phones, producing new features weekly on over 200 mobile networks including the latest versions of Android and iPhone.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Xbox Live</span></strong>:</p>
<p>Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment service for your Xbox 360, connecting you to an ever-expanding world of games, movies, TV, music, sports and social entertainment. Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy one of the world’s largest on-demand libraries on any console, listen to millions of songs and share the fun with friends around the world. Xbox LIVE is also the exclusive home of controller-free online entertainment through Kinect, making your Xbox 360 more intuitive and interactive than ever before. With an active community of more than 35 nearly 40 million people across 35 countries, Xbox LIVE, together with Xbox 360, provides you with instant access to the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, wherever you are. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at <a href="http://www.xbox.com/live">http://www.xbox.com/live</a>.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Epiphone:</span></strong></p>
<p>Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos, as well as amplifiers. Epiphone’s new “Prophecy” guitars are designed specifically for advanced players of rock and metal with a focus on speed, tone and reliability. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the <strong>Gibson </strong>family of brands. For more information visit <strong><a href="http://www.epiphone.com/">www.epiphone.com.</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About The GRAMMY Museum</span></strong>:</p>
<p>Paying tribute to music’s rich cultural history, this one-of-a-kind, 21st-century Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process, and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music—the GRAMMY Award. The GRAMMY Museum features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits located within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district. Through thought-provoking and dynamic public and educational programs and exhibits, guests will experience music from a never-before-seen insider perspective that only The GRAMMY Museum can deliver.  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.grammymuseum.org/">www.grammymuseum.org</a></span></strong></p>
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		<title>Teaser Trailer for the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Now Available Online</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get pumped up for the 4th annual Revolver Golden Gods with a brand new teaser video!]]></description>
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		<title>Video: Avenged Sevenfold and Vinnie Paul Cover &#8220;Mouth for War&#8221;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vinnie Paul joined Avenged Sevenfold on stage for the Pantera classic at the 2011 Golden Gods.]]></description>
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