Cody Blue Snider’s ‘ALL THAT REMAINS’ Official Trailer video

This is a teaser trailer for my twenty minute short film that is currently touring film festivals.
Trailer Credits: Edited By Cody Blue Snider
Song: ‘Hurt’ By Johnny Cash

This is the film that was the topic of A&E’s ‘Growing Up Twisted” season finale.

Credits (Keys):
Directed/written/Coproduced – Cody Blue Snider
Produced/Line Produced – Alex Kurze
Executive Produced – Dee Snider
Assosiate Producer – Jesse Blaze Snider
Based on “Citizen D” By Jesse Blaze Snider
Directors of photography – Troy Sola and Alex Chinnici
Edited By Brian Denny and Cody Blue Snider
Production Design – Dirby
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe – Suzette Snider
Special FX Makeup – Brian Spears
Original Score – Andy Garfield
Additional music – Sigur ros
Sound Designers – Denny Micnerney Jay Pellizzi

Starring: James Murphy, Kyle Klause, Dee Snider, Sarahann Ward and with Mick Foley

Synopsis: Cody Blue Snider tells the powerfully disturbing story of a WW2 Veteran with dementia, endlessly suffering in a confused world of the past, present and a lifetime of painful losses with Death as his only companion. When salvation presents itself in the form of a compassionate hospital nurse, a glimmer of hope is rekindled in the joyless old man’s heart. It all comes crashing down when the old man becomes convinced that Death intends to take this simple joy away from him as well. To end his misery, he strikes a deal with Death to wipe out a gang of mobsters, only to find Death has no master …and his own salvation.

Now Playing at : Bend Film Festival in Oregon.

A MESSAGE FROM DEE SNIDER

Hey HOH Headbangers!

Be sure to tune in for “Growing Up Twisted” Tuesday night at 10/9c on A&E for this week’s brand new episode, “Uneasy Rider”!

Centered around this year’s “Dee Snider’s Bikers for Babies” ride on Long Island, “Uneasy Rider” is full of surprises as Jesse Blaze learns to ride a motorcycle, intent on participating in the ride. Surprise, surprise, even though she is riding herself, Mama Suzette does everything in her power to stop Jesse from riding. Of course, Shane, Cody and Cheyenne are up to their usual hijinx!

So tell everyone you know to tune into “Growing Up Twisted” Tuesday night at 10/9c on A&E!

If it ain’t metal…IT’S CRAP!

Dee Snider

PS: If you DVR the show, be sure and watch it within 24 hours after it airs or it won’t count in the ratings!

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Set to Launch October 8

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF A ROCK & ROLL LEGEND SET TO LAUNCH OCTOBER 8

ONSALE IN SELECT MARKETS BEGINNING FRIDAY, AUGUST 20

JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will celebrate the life and music of his father–the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. The limited engagement of concert dates–timed to take place just after the 30th anniversary of his Dad’s passing on September 25th, 1980–will launch in North America October 8 in British Columbia. JBLZE will kick off in the U.S. October 19 in Minneapolis and continue through late November, reaching major North American cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal, Houston, Seattle, Vancouver and many others (see the initial dates listed below with more to be announced).

Bonham–who has teamed with Annerin Productions, the heralded company behind “The Pink Floyd Experience” and the aforementioned “Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles”–is anxiously anticipating the show’s opening night. “I can’t wait,” Jason enthuses. “I’m sure it will be an emotional night, especially the first time we do it in front of an audience, but it’s a commemoration of Dad’s life and my life with the music and the company of Led Zeppelin. And I’m really looking forward to doing it.”

As BONHAM and his band rock through Led Zeppelin’s hallowed catalog, a state-of-the-art sound system and light show will enhance their live performance onstage. Behind them, giant screens will display futuristic art and mood-setting historical video footage and photos. The stunning atmosphere and powerful live performance will take concert-goers through a personal journey into JASON’s past and put them front and center at this stunning multimedia concert experience.

On sale beginning Friday, August 20, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will take place in grand theatres offering excellent sightlines, promising an epic, intimate and unforgettable night of rock n’ roll.

Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

For more information and to reserve tickets for JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE, visit: http://www.jblze.com/.

Bio: JASON BONHAM LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE

Ozzy Osbourne Releases “Life Won’t Wait,” Second Single From ‘Scream’ Album

THE VIDEO FOR THE SONG IS BEING DIRECTED BY JACK OSBOURNE

FIRST-EVER OZZY iTUNES APP AVAILABLE NOW

As OZZY OSBOURNE gears up for the August 14 launch of the 2010 OZZFest, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has released “Life Won’t Wait,” the second single from his worldwide smash Epic Records album SCREAM, which entered the charts in June in the Top Ten in more than 10 countries. The video for the hard-hitting and melodic life-affirming song is being directed by OZZY’s son, Jack Osbourne, and it was shot last week at various locations in Los Angeles.

At the same time, OZZY’s first-ever official free iTunes app–simply called OZZY–is available now and allows fans to enter the world of The Prince of Darkness. Users can experience music from OZZY’s 30-year solo career with access to a full discography featuring direct links to his iTunes page for a one-stop link to purchase of any song or album from his catalog. In addition, once downloaded, users can view music videos and photo galleries, access OZZY’s current concert dates and buy tickets for upcoming shows, or can instantly post comments and photos from shows they’ve just attended. A built-in fan wall also allows users to communicate with each other and search (by location) to find fellow OZZY fans in their town. The OZZY app is fully integrated with his official Twitter feed and has direct links to all of his other social networking sites as well as Ozzy’s official online store.

SCREAM is OZZY’s first album in three years and 10th studio album overall. He recorded most of it at his Los Angeles home studio, The Bunker. It was produced by OZZY and Kevin Churko, both of whom did the same honors for OZZY’s 2007 worldwide million-seller Black Rain. OZZY co-wrote all the songs on SCREAM, primarily with Churko.

GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip to Launch Thursday, Aug 12

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE SUNSET STRIP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT
Businesses To Host A Block Party With Patio Parties, Live Music, Extended Shopping Hours, Discounts & Drink Specials

The Sunset Strip Business Association and Gibson, in partnership with the City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau, are pleased to announce the official unveiling of GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip is set for Thursday, August 12 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. GuitarTown is a public art project that features 26 ten-foot tall fiberglass Gibson Les Paul model guitars. The oversized Gibson guitar sculptures were created by local and nationally-acclaimed visual artists, with each guitar sculpture celebrating a musician, personality, or influential moment unique to The Sunset Strip’s history and Gibson Guitar. The guitars will be strategically placed along the 1.6-mile Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

The day’s events will kick off at 5 p.m. with the grand “re-opening” of The Strip, featuring a caravan of classic cars and a ribbon cutting by West Hollywood City Councilmembers. The “re-opening” follows the seven month Sunset Strip Beautification Project that included such improvements as repaving the boulevard for the first time in 75 years, repairing and expanding sidewalks and crosswalks to enhance the pedestrian experience and planting new trees along the 1.6 mile stretch.

At 6 p.m., a news conference will take place at the Rainbow Bar & Grill announcing the artists who created the GuitarTown sculptures. Following the press conference, guests and visitors are invited to enjoy the nightlong Block Party on The Sunset Strip from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m., featuring patio parties, live music, drink specials, extended shopping hours and discounts at participating businesses.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of the Sunset Strip Beatification Project and the unveiling of GuitarTown on the world-famous Sunset Strip. This unique public art exhibit will showcase the dynamic cultural and musical history of The Sunset Strip. It will also provide an opportunity to promote some of the incredible businesses that call The Sunset Strip home. GuitarTown will give our visitors yet another reason to get out and explore this legendary destination,” said West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman.

The 26 ten-foot art guitars that make up GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip include themes such as the jazz era on The Strip, the ’60s counterculture movement and the glamour and glitz of the boulevard, as well pieces celebrating Slash, The Doors, Mötley Crüe and Sunset Strip nightclub founders Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine (The Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill). Each piece also utilizes its own medium from painting to sculpture and photography. The artists were selected by a committee composed of community leaders, business representatives, City staff and members of the arts community.

Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip will be on display for the next six months. After the guitars complete their “tour” of The Strip, they will then be sold at a Gala Auction with all proceeds benefitting nonprofit organizations and charities.

In addition to the unveiling of GuitarTown, The Sunset Strip is hosting a Block Party on August 12, with businesses along the boulevard hosting events including a patio reception with DJ, drinks and historic photo exhibit at The Comedy Store; patio parties with live music and dining specials at Joe’s Pizza and Sunset Deli; live music and drink specials at Red Rock; wine tastings at Nonna Of Italy; all-night happy hour at The Olive Kitchen + Bar, Dukes West Hollywood and Carney’s; extended happy hour at BLT Steak, RH at Andaz, The London Bar and The Standard; extended shopping hours and discounts at Miriam Claudette, Nicole, Nicole Miller and Mystery Pier Books; and more.

“The Block Party is a great way to invite people back to The Sunset Strip following the construction, and introduce them to the many improvements that enhance this storied boulevard,” noted Todd Steadman, executive director of the Sunset Strip Business Association. “In recent weeks we’ve noticed more people out, walking and enjoying the newly renovated Strip, and we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike this month with GuitarTown and the Sunset Strip Music Festival August 26-28.”

GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip is supported by Gibson Guitar, the Sunset Strip Business Association, West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau and the City of West Hollywood.

For more information about Gibson GuitarTown, please visit Gibson.com/sunset-strip.

For a full listing of Sunset Strip Block Party activities, please visit TheSunsetStrip.com/blockparty.

About The Sunset Strip Beautification Project
Sunset Boulevard, also known as “The Sunset Strip” in true “West Hollywood style” is one of the most famous and glamorous streets in the world. In January 2010, Sunset Boulevard started to undergo a facelift after more than 75 years of use. The roadway had not been repaved since the County of Los Angeles replaced the original dirt road with concrete in the 1930s. The City of West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip Beautification Project included: roadway resurfacing using rubberized asphalt recycled from scrapped tires, replacement of broken and damaged sidewalks, traffic signal upgrades, adding new medians, trees, sidewalk widening at Sunset Plaza and pedestrian enhancements. The $5.4 million project created or saved more than 228 jobs. For more information about the Sunset Strip Beautification Project, visit www.weho.org/sunsetproject.

Maiden return to Australia in 2011

Maiden are delighted to announce that they will return to Australia in late February/early March 2011 to headline Australasia’s greatest Metal Festival, Soundwave. The dates are –

26 Feb 2011 – Brisbane, Showgrounds
27 Feb 2011 – Sydney, Eastern Creek Raceway
4 Mar 2011 – Melbourne, Showgrounds
5 Mar 2011 – Adelaide, Bonython Park
7 Mar 2011 – Perth, Steel Blue Oval

For full details on Soundwave and its incredible line up go to http://www.soundwavefestival.com/

PLUS Iron Maiden will also play two arena shows prior to the festivals with first ticket access for Fan Club members:

23 Feb 2011 – Melbourne, Hisense Arena
24 Feb 2011 – Sydney, Entertainment Centre

The exclusive pre-sale will take place on Tuesday 10th August at noon and run through to 5pm Wednesday 11th (local time). The pre-sale is open to all Fan Club members – watch the site for updates!

Tickets for these two shows go on sale to the general public on August 12th.

FORTHCOMING QUIET RIOT DOCUMENTARY TO GO BEHIND THE SCENES CIRCA CRAZED ‘METAL HEALTH’ ERA – FANS ASKED TO HELP RAISE FUNDS

Without a doubt, THE heavy metal success story of the early ’80s was none other than Quiet Riot. After years of struggling in LA clubs (despite legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads being in their ranks throughout the ’70s), the classic QR line-up of Kevin DuBrow (vocals), Frankie Banali (drums), Rudy Sarzo (bass), and Carlos Cavazo (guitar) hit mega-success with their first-ever US release in 1983, the classic ‘Metal Health.’ Spawning two hit singles that have gone on to become synonymous with heavy metal – “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health” – the ‘Metal Health’ album went on to become the first-ever metal US debut to hit the #1 spot on the Billboard album charts, and resulted in a solid year of sold-out shows and non-stop MTV video airplay.

Despite this being an absolute standout era of the band’s career, very little substantial video documentation has surfaced. That is…until now. Banali is in the midst of constructing a full-length/behind-the-scenes/warts-and-all documentary about the group (the first-ever solely about QR), which will focus on this aforementioned era, but also, recount QR’s entire story – from the first time DuBrow and Banali crossed paths in January 1980, through DuBrow’s untimely passing in November of 2007.

The video footage – directly from Banali’s archives – will include the aforementioned performance in 1980 through some of the last shows QR played, including footage of their Rocklahoma performance in 2007.

Additional video footage captures QR in many phases, including a 1982 performance of “DuBrow” (a short-lived name Quiet Riot went by in the early ’80s), with DuBrow, Banali, bassist Chuck Wright (Sarzo was playing in Ozzy Osbourne’s band at the time), and Cavazo’s first video performance with the band, his second total. Also included will be live performances, backstage footage, sound checks, studio sessions, and interviews – most of which has never been seen.

Banali has already invested money into the project, and to make the documentary reach its full potential, he is having an online fundraiser that ends September 2nd.
Fans are being called upon to help back the project, and lend a hand in its completion.
Via the link below, is a list of the different increments you can pledge – all of which give rewards of QR-related merchandise, and as the pledge amount increases, so do the rewards (including such simply awesome items such as an autographed QR photo that includes the late DuBrow’s signature, a personal drum lesson with Banali in LA, dinner with Banali at the Rainbow in LA, your own personalized ‘Metal Health’ platinum CD award, your name in the film’s credits, amongst many other cool opportunities).

As Banali says, “The moment my friend Kevin DuBrow died, my life and career went from sixty to zero with his final breath.”
But now, DuBrow and Quiet Riot will receive a much-deserved video retrospective, that will leave no stone unturned.
Get ready to bang your head and feel the noize once more!

The first stages of putting the documentary together are now underway, and a “teaser” clip of what to expect has been posted here.

ROCK THIS SUMMER WITH DEE SNIDER AND HIS FAMILY IN NEW SERIES GROWING UP TWISTED

THE NEW REAL LIFE SERIES “GROWING UP TWISTED” PREMIERES TUESDAY, JULY 27 AT 10 & 10:30 PM ET/PT

What happens when Dee Snider, the legendary front man of heavy metal group “Twisted Sister,” is the “quiet one” in the family? “Growing Up Twisted” follows the outrageous
and oddball daily pursuits of the Sniders, who think their zany world is just real life, perfectly normal… only it’s not. The seven episode series premieres with two back-to-back half hour episodes on Tuesday, July 27 at 10 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT.

“Growing Up Twisted” explores suburban life in Long Island through the
eyes of an off-beat but tight-knit family of six who are fiercely
independent, strong willed and unafraid to speak their minds. There is
Dee, a loving husband, father and newly minted grandfather who is the
legendary front man of heavy metal group “Twisted Sister,” the host of
the “House of Hair” radio show and the national spokesperson for the
March of Dimes Bikers for Babies; his hot and feisty wife Suzette, a
clothing designer and makeup artist and the glue that holds the family
together, and their children: Jesse, 27, an aspiring rock musician,
husband and new father; Shane, 22, the resident comic; Cody, 20, a
budding filmmaker; and Cheyenne, 13, daddy’s little girl, who is
making the tough transition to teenager.

The series looks at the unpredictable daily life of the Snider clan
including: a baptism where a song opens up wounds between father and
son; a playful sparring match that has devastating consequences; the
inappropriate behavior of a local store clerk that brings the Snider
men together in a show of solidarity; and a concert where Dee performs
with his offspring. Throughout it all, despite their craziness, the
Sniders prove the love that binds them, no matter how twisted, is
undeniable.

Join Dee on his March of Dimes charity ride to Snidersville!!

On Saturday August 21st, Dee Snider will represent the March of Dimes in the Allen County Fair Parade in Lima, Ohio. After the parade, Dee will lead all registered bikers (starting at 11am) from Lima, Ohio on a 50 mile escorted ride to Cridersville, Ohio. We’ll have a special presentation in Cridersville at 1PM where Dee will sign the proclamation making Cridersville into Snidersville. It’s followed with live music, food, games for the kids, and autographs with Dee and possibly his family — the stars of “Growing Up Twisted” on A&E.

Registration is $25 per rider, $10 per passenger. Raise $250 and ride in the parade with Dee Snider (limit of 104 riders). Be the top fundraiser and “lead the pack” with Dee Snider! First 100 registered riders receive a t-shirt, and all riders will receive “Limited Edition Snidersville Memorabilia” on site.

Megadeth Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Landmark ‘Rust In Peace’ Album

The final night of Megadeth’s historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming Rust In Peace Live Blu-ray, DVD and CD, due out September 7 on Shout! Factory. On March 31, 2010, at this incredibly special show at the legendary Hollywood Palladium, not far from where Dave Mustaine formed the band in 1983, Megadeth played their landmark, genre-defining 1990 Rust In Peace album in its entirety, in addition to other Megadeth favorites. Rust In Peace Live also marks the return of original bassist David Ellefson (Megadeth 1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group after eight years. Ellefson (bass), joins Mustaine (lead vocals, guitar), Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar).

Rust In Peace Livefeatures the entire Rust In Peace track listing, including all-time classics “Holy Wars…The Punishment Due” and “Hangar 18” along with bonus fan favorites from various other Megadeth releases such as “Symphony For Destruction,” “Peace Sells,” and “Skin O’ My Teeth.”

Megadeth founder/frontman/guitarist Dave Mustaine explains, “We are pumped to be able to share the RIP Live concert with you all around the world. The anniversary and David Ellefson coming back was better than a facelift and a bottle of Viagra for old Vic.”

The 80-minute Rust In Peace Live DVD (5.1 Dolby Surround 16:9 Widescreen) and Blu-ray (5.1 DTS Master Audio 1080p High Definition) were directed by Kerry Asmussen (Green Day, Jay-Z, Coachella). The DVD and Blu-ray will also include behind-the-scenes footage, including a rare glimpse of the band rehearsing in their dressing room as they prepare to take the stage.

Rust In Peace is considered one of the best metal albums of all time by fans and critics and debuted at #23 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in the U.S. and #8 in the U.K. The album showcased a much tighter sound, with Mustaine’s writing style adopting a rhythmically complex progressive edge, prompting All Music Guide to cite Rust In Peace as “Megadeth’s strongest musical effort.” The album received Grammy nominations in 1990 and 1991 for “Best Metal Performance.” Emphasizing the massive impact of Rust In Peace in the July 2010 issue of Guitar World, writer Richard Bienstock calls it “one of the pinnacles of the first wave of thrash metal.” He continues, “A defining quality of Megadeth’s sound—and the one that perhaps most sets them apart from their ‘Big Four’ thrash brethren, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax—has always been the band’s fiery mix of speed-metal ferocity and progressive instrumental virtuosity…nowhere has this combination been displayed better than on Rust In Peace.”

The full track listing for the Rust In Peace Live CD, DVD and Blu-ray is as follows:

Rest In Peace Live:
Holy Wars…The Punishment Due
Hangar 18
Take No Prisoners
Five Magics
Poison Was The Cure
Lucretia
Tornado Of Souls
Dawn Patrol
Rust In Peace…Polaris

Bonus Content:
Skin O’ My Teeth (Countdown To Extinction)
In My Darkest Hour (So Far, So Good…So What!)
She-Wolf (Cryptic Writings)
Trust (Cryptic Writings)
Symphony Of Destruction (Countdown To Extinction)
Peace Sells (Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?)
Holy Wars – Reprise (Rust In Peace)

For more information, go to www.megadeth.com and www.shoutfactory.com.

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