NAMM 2009

F5 To Headline Sabian Live! Concert At NAMM 2009, Signing Sessions Announced



F5, featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jimmy DeGrasso (drums), have issued the following update:

"F5 will headline this year's Sabian Live! concert during NAMM '09. The event will be held Friday, January 16th at the main Park Plaza Ballroom in The Sheraton Hotel Anaheim, CA. NAMM badges are required for entrance and additional information for attendance will be available at the Sabian booth inside the Anaheim Convention Center during trade show hours.

The event will begin at 8:00pm, with F5's performance at 10:40 pm. The evening's concert will be broadcast live from www.drumchannel.com. More information on the event can be found at www.sabian.com and www.drumchannel.com .

Bassist David Ellefson will be signing autographs for Rockhouse Method at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 16th and for Peavey at 11:00 am Saturday, January 17th. Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso will be signing autographs both Friday and Saturday (January 16th and 17th respectively) at the Sabian booth, times to be announced at the show. Guitarist Steve Conley will be doing product demos and autograph signings at various times throughout the convention at the Krank Amplification booth."

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go to this location for event details.

PILEDRIVER Guitarist To Attend NAMM; Already Working On New Material


Canadian heavy metal cult band PILEDRIVER have issued the following update from guitarist Kinky Pork Cream:

"First off, I hope that you all had a great holidays. I can say that 2008 has been a year of ups and downs for us ...but thankfully mainly up. We finally have a new album and we are working on a tour of Europe for this summer. Also there is plans for many more Canadian dates. Hopefully these plans go through s they are being arranged by a booking company so keep your fingers crossed. I have also started to go through my music folders and have started to work on some new PIledriver tunes. I know its early but I figure if I'm inspired why not work on some new tunes. Well that's all for now. Oh I almost forgot. I will be attending the 2009 NAMM show in California on January 15-18th..so if any of you are going say HI. I will most likely be hanging with the Jackson Guitar guys.

The Exalted Piledriver's (aka Piledriver) new release, Metal Manifesto, is out now via Northern Storm Records.

Former VIXEN Drummer Roxy Petrucci Schedules NAMM Appearance




Former VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci has issued the following update:

"I'll be at the NAMM show Saturday January 17th - 3 PM at the Zildjian booth.

Stop by and get an autograph...or just say hey!

Roxxx."

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go here for event details.

Petrucci recently spoke about the possibilities of a full-blown Vixen reunion: "It was great to reconnect with Janet (former Vixen singer/guitarist) and Share (Pedersen - former Vixen bassist) again and catch up on our lives. Recording together sounded like a good idea at the time but easier said than done, especially since geographically we're all over the map. We did exchange some song ideas and that's where we left it...doh!"

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=40637358

ARCH ENEMY - Michael Amott's NAMM Appearances Detailed




ARCH ENEMY's Michael Amott will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Michael will be signing at the Dean Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and Zoom/Samson booths on Friday, January 16th and Saturday, January 17th.

Michael Amott comments: "This will be the 4th year in a row that I attend the circus that they call ‘NAMM’. As always, it’s going to be cool meeting fans and fellow gear freaks! I'm especially looking forward to unveiling my new signature DEAN guitar! I’m overwhelmed with the outstanding quality of this deadly axe – can’t wait for everyone to see it! I also have a very cool new signature product with ZOOM, that will be displayed at their NAMM booth. With Randall I still have my signature Ninja V2 amp and cabs, as well as a new Ninja V2 30w combo that kicks ass"

Important: The NAMM show is not open to the public. The only attendees are NAMM member companies and their invited guests.


Friday January 16th

Dean Guitars Booth #5466B
11:00am - 12:00pm

Michael Amott - Arch Enemy/CARCASS
Eric Peterson –TESTAMENT
Beefcake the Mighty – GWAR
Dean Roland – COLLECTIVE SOUL
Chris Caffery - TSO

Randall Amplifiers Booth #5244B
3:30pm – 4:30pm

Michael Amott - Arch Enemy/Carcass
George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, ex-DOKKEN)
Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY)
Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME)
Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE)


Saturday January 17th

Randall Amplifiers Booth #5244B
11:00am -12:00pm

Michael Amott - Arch Enemy/Carcass
Mike Schleibaum – DARKEST HOUR
Michael Keene – THE FACELESS
Olde Wolbers – Fear Factory

Zoom/Samson Booth #5940
1:30pm – 3:00pm

Michael Amott - Arch Enemy/Carcass
George Lynch (Lynch Mob / ex-Dokken)
John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE)
Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
Charlie Benante (Anthrax)
Frank Bello (Anthrax)
Rob Caggiano (Anthrax)

Dean Guitars Booth #5466B
3:00pm-4:00pm

Michael Amott - Arch Enemy/Carcass
Eric Peterson –Testament
Beefcake the Mighty – Gwar
Dean Roland – Collective Soul
Chris Caffery - TSO

TESTAMENT Guitarist Eric Peterson Schedules NAMM Signing Sessions

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson will take part in the following signing sessions at the Dean Guitars booth, 5466B, at the upcoming NAMM convention:

January
16 - 11 AM - 12 PM
17 - 3 PM - 4 PM

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go to this location for event details.

TESLA Guitarist FRANK HANNON Announces NAMM Schedule



TESLA guitarist FRANK HANNON's site has been updated with the following:

"2009 is a brand new year and Frank will be kicking things off at the 2009 NAMM show in Anaheim. CA this January 17th, 2009.

Frank Hannon NAMM Schedule:

Saturday, January 17th

11 AM - Marshall Amplifiers Amp clinic and guitar performance. Frank will demonstrate the JVM 410 amp, and perform thru several Marshall amp models. This will be a live performance and clinic. Frank will be signing autographs and meeting fans at the Marshall booth.

12:30 - 1 PM - Tone Pros Bridges - Frank and Dave Rude will be signing autographs and discussing Tone Pros bridges. Frank uses a Tone pros bridge on one of his SG's that was having trouble staying in tune. The new TP set up is very solid and stays in tune great!

1-2 PM - Frank will be walking around the NAMM convention and visiting his friends at various endorsers companies including Dean Markley Strings, Jim Dunlop, DaDDario strings, Audio Technica mics, Peavey, Digitech and many other great companies.

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Frank and Dave will be visiting Gibson guitars and gear division to sign autographs and discuss Gibson gear, such as pick-ups and other Gibson parts.

3:30 - 5:30 PM - Frank will be appearing at the Gibson guitar booth playing and demonstrating various Gibson models, such as SGs and Flying Vs made by the custom shop.

6 PM - Frank will be setting up at the House Of Blues for a show opening for Michael Schenker and Warren DiMartini, for the Guitar Gods concert.

8 PM - the Frank Hannon Band will take the stage at the House Of Blues and rock out HARD!!!!"

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go to this location for event details.

IMPELLITTERI Mainman To Appear At NAMM


IMPELLITTERI leader/guitarist Chris Impellitteri will be signing pictures at NAMM on January 17, 2009 at 2 pm. (Saturday)
He will be at the ENGL Booth in Hall D. Booth # 3297. NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Impellitteri's new album Wicked Maiden features vocalist ROB ROCK and will be released on February 25th in North America via Victor. The tracklisting: 'Wicked Maiden', 'Last Of A Dying Breed', 'Destruction', 'Garden Of Eden', 'The Vision', 'Eyes Of An Angel', 'No More School', 'Wonderful Life', 'Holy Man', 'Battle Rages'.

Members Of DIMMU BORGIR Schedule Appearances At NAMM





Guitarists Silenoz and Galder of the Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR will be participating in the following signing sessions at this year’s NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15th-18th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California:

Friday, January 16th 2009

- Silenoz: Seymour Duncan Signing 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Saturday, January 17th 2009

- Galder: ESP Guitars Signing 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Silenoz: ENGL Signing 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Silenoz: ESP Guitars Signing 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Galder: Randall Signing 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The NAMM show is a trade-only event and is only open to NAMM member companies and their invited guests. It is not open to the public.

MEGADETH - NAMM 2009 Schedules Announced For DAVE MUSTAINE And SHAWN DROVER

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine and drummer Shawn Drover have been confirmed to appear at NAMM 2009 in Anaheim, CA. Their schedules are as follows:

Dave Mustaine - Dean:
Friday, January 17th -- 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Saturday, January 18th -- 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Dave Mustaine - Marshall:
Friday, January 17th -- 4:00pm

Shawn Drover - Ddrum:
Friday, January 16th -- 4:00pm
Saturday, January 17th -- 4:00pm

Shawn Drover- Vic Firth:
Friday, January 16th -- 5:00pm

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go to this location for event details.

SLAYER - NAMM Appearances Detailed


NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Three members of SLAYER have confirmed the following appearances:

Singer Tom Araya:

Saturday January 17th
1 – 2:30pm – ESP signing


Guitarist Kerry King:

Thursday January 15th
1pm – Fernandes signing
4 – 6pm – BC Rich signing

Saturday January 16th
11am – Monster signing
1 – 2pm – Dunlop signing
2:30pm – Shure signing
4pm – EMG singing

Sunday January 17th
11:30am – Kahler signing
1:30pm – Marshall signing & Jammin’ with the King!


Drummer Dave Lombardo:

Saturday 17th
2pm – Paiste signing

NAMM 2009 - US Music Issues Complete Artist Schedule






US Music has issued their complete artist schedule for NAMM 2009 in Anaheim, CA and the Anaheim Convention Center. They are located at Booth #5244, Hall B


Friday, January 16
-- 11:00am: Mike Keene (THE FACELESS) - Washburn WM526 and Randall demo
-- 12:00pm: Adrian Belew - demo of new Parker guitar followed by a Q&A
-- 12:30pm: Saul Zonana - Parker guitar demo
-- 1:00pm: Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SPEED X ) - Washburn NC70 demo
-- 2:00pm: Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN) - Randall MTS demo
-- 3:00pm: George Lynch (LYNCH MOB) - demo of new signature Washburn acoustic and sig. Randall MTS
-- 3:30pm: Autograph session with Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME), Mike Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X), Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY)
-- 4:00pm: Dave Martone - Parker guitar demo
-- 5:00pm: Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X) - Washburn bluegrass demo

Saturday, January 17
-- 11:00am: Autograph session with Mike Amott (ARCH ENEMY), Mike Schleibaum (DARKEST HOUR), Mike Keene (THE FACELESS) Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY)
-- 12:00pm Adrian Belew - demo of new Parker guitar followed by Q&A
-- 12:30pm: Saul Zonana - Parker demo
-- 1:00pm: Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X) - Washburn acoustic demo
-- 2:00pm: Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN) - Randall MTS demo
-- 3:00pm: Autograph Session with George Lynch, Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SPEED X), Galder (DIMMU BORGIR), Doc and Dallas Coyle (GOD FORBID)
-- 4:00pm Dave Martone - Parker guitar demo

NAMM 2009 takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA from January 15th - 18th. Go to this location for event details.

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Mick Mars Takes Part In NAMM Signing Session; Video Posted






MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars took part in a signing session at the Marshall booth at at the winter NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) convention, which was held January 15th - 18th in Anaheim, CA. Video footage can be seen below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHEl5E0DKhI&eurl=http://www.bravewords.com/news/105022


As previously reported, Mötley Crüe recently updated their MySpace page to stream their track 'White Trash Circus'. Check it out at this location.

BRUCE KULICK Issues Post-NAMM Update




Former KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK has issued the following update:

"So last week was the big NAMM show in Anaheim, CA and of
course anywhere with that much gear and musicians is a good place for me to be. I was asked by the Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp to be part of a jam gig for Bugera Amps, made by a very large famous company called Behringer. KIP WINGER was on bass and vocals, Mark Hudson on guitar and vocals, Earl Slick on guitar and Chris Slade on drums rounded out the all star FC band, and we kicked off the pre NAMM show with our songs Wednesday at the Hilton next to the convention center. We did BEATLES, AEROSMITH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC etc, and the president of the company, Uli Behringer (who is a great keyboard player) got up and jammed along on some of the songs.

After our show, it was time to get some rest but of course I was approving a final mix for one of my songs for BK3, the instrumental with Steve Lukather (using my laptop in my room at the Hilton is not the most ideal, but I have no worries with my trusty headphones making sure it was great). Sometimes you have to work on your music on the road. Check out the article on the MacWorld website regarding my Apple G4."

Read more here.

ARCH ENEMY - Video Interview With Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT At NAMM 2009 Available

ARCH ENENY guitarist Michael Amott is featured in a new video interview with Ruy Kuypers at TC Electronic, conducted at NAMM 2009 in Anaheim, CA. Check out the two-minute clip below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvy1nCZ1jIw&eurl=http://www.bravewords.com/news/105429


As previously reported, Amott and Dean Guitars unveiled his new Tyrant and Tyrant Bloodstorm signature model guitars at NAMM 2009 . Details can be found at this location. Click here for a picture and details of the Tyrant Bloodstorm model.

JD Jammin' at NAMM 2009