Device, the new industrial-rock project led by Disturbed’s David Draiman, will release their self-titled debut on April 9. The album includes guest appearances by Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, and Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Country Communion.
In anticipation, the band is debuting new song “You Think You Know” right here right now. Check it out below, see what Draiman has to say about the song in the video, and let us know what you think in the comments.
For more information, visit deviceband.com and check out the band on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, and iTunes.
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Celebrating the lives fallen Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell and Ronnie James Dio, members of Slipknot, System of a Down, Anthrax, and more are uniting to pay their respects at DimeBash 2011 at Hollywood’s Key Club on December 14. The event is a communion of songs and stories, where everyone present can tip their glasses to one of the true masters of not only guitar but music as a whole.
“Today marks the seventh year, which still doesn’t seem like a reality to me,” said Rita Haney, longtime girlfriend of Dime and the person who knew him best, in a statement. “Sometimes I think, Boy, this sure is a long-ass tour, but then I focus back in and realize what I’m working on at this moment. And I just have to smile and be thankful for all the amazing people that surround me—thanks to him. I hope everyone enjoys this event as much as we like bringing it to them. It’s nothing more, nothing less, than ‘about a damn good time!’—one of my favorite Dime pastimes and phrases. There are no words to express my thanks to all the artists who make this event special and give ‘us fans’ a night to remember two truly amazing people and the music they created! I am forever at your beckon call, so c’mon out and experience the evening with us. It’s going to be quite magical!!!”
The Key Club Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the vocal talents of Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Disturbed’s Dave Draiman, Velvet Revolver and Loaded’s Duff McKagan, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Suicidal Tendencies’ Mike Muir, and Sebastian Bach; the guitar of John 5, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Machine Head’s Phil Demmel, Ratt’s Warren DeMartini, Ben Harper, In This Moment’s Chris Howorth, and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello; and the rhythms of King’s X’s Doug Pinnick, James LoMenzo, Rob Zombie band member Ginger Fish, Whitesnake’s Brian Tichy and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison, with many more superstars lending their vocal and playing skills to the metal proceedings. The whole shebang being emceed by That Metal Show’s Eddie Trunk and his cohosts, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. In addition, kicking off the event will be Kill Devil Hill, featuring the legendary Vinny Appice and former Pantera bassist Rex Brown. Also on deck are Dio Disciples, featuring the great Rudy Sarzo and vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes.
The entire proceeds from the event benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Additionally, attendees will be able to land some limited-edition merchandise and purchase Monster Energy cocktail drink specials with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the cause as well.
Ticket prices are $20 and are on sale now here.
Doors open at 7 P.M.; Show begins at 8 P.M.
For more information go to MonstErenergy.com or Facebook.com/MonsterEnergyMusic.
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Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performed for the Occupy Wall Street Protesters in New York City, yesterday. You can now watch videos of Morello performing the classic Woody Guthrie song “This Land is Your Land” as well as “Save the Hammer for the Man,” from his solo project, the Nightwatchman.
]]>Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello will be performing at Occupy Wall Street in New York City tomorrow at noon, local time. Morello will perform acoustically for the protesters at Liberty Plaza/Zuccotti Park. This past weekend, Morello also performed for the Occupy Los Angeles demonstrations.
Morello, who also performs solo as the Nightwatchman and as part of Street Sweeper Social Club, has long-been widely recognized as a political activist. His recently released album World Wide Rebel Songs, as well as the Union Town benefit EP, saw all profits going to America Votes Labor Unity Fund via SaveWorkers.org.
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The 48 Hours Festival powered by Rockstar Energy Drink is now giving fans the chance to bid for charity on eBay to win an exclusive VIP Godfather Package for two to the event in Las Vegas next month.
The winner of the charity auction will receive exclusive onstage access to watch the main stage, access to the backstage bar, as well entry to the event’s kick-off and after party and the chance to meet performers Steel Panther, and much more besides. Revolver will also be providing the winner with two pairs of Marshall headphones hand-signed by guitar-gods Slash and Tom Morello.
The 48 Hours Festival will take place at the Luxor Festival Grounds on the Las Vegas Strip over the weekend of October 15 and 16. Bands scheduled to perform include Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Godsmack.
Proceeds from the Godfather Package auction will go toward supporting Child Find of America and Road 2 Recovery.
Here’s the full list of what’s on offer:
-2-Day the Godfather—all access tickets to 48 Hours Festival
-Exclusive on stage access to watch the main stage
-Access to backstage bar and lounge
-VIP entrance
-Access to backstage massage therapists (extra charge)
-Entry to the Friday night kick-off party at House Of Blues with performance by Steel Panther
-Entry to the Saturday Night VIP After Party at House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
-Official the Godfather—all access VIP laminate
-Official set of 48 Hours Festival poker chips and a custom and collectible souvenir ticket.
To bid in the auction, click here.
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