New York, NY:  SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison will spend the spring and summer of 2010 pounding the skins for new labelmate Rob Zombie, who is embarking on a very busy touring schedule.

 Zombie said, “Joey is an absolutely crushing drummer and I am thrilled to have him as part of the Zombie family. His amazing skills promise to take the live show to a whole new level of insanity.” Jordison also commented, saying, “I am honored, proud and excited to announce that I have joined the ranks as the new touring drummer for Rob Zombie. I’ve been a fan of Zombie’s since the beginning. I’ve toured with them and have always wanted to play for them.  When John 5 called me up to ask if I knew any drummers I could recommend,  I said, only half-jokingly, ‘Yeah, me!”

 Jordison is universally recognized as not only one of the best drummers in hard rock, but as one of the most talented skinsmen in music, period. He will be sitting behind the kit for several appearances and tours throughout the year, namely the “Gruesome Twosome” tour, which features Zombie along with his longtime pal, Alice Cooper, which begins April 26 in Canada and runs through May 5 in Wyoming. Following that historic tour, Jordison will tour alongside Zombie as part of the 2010 Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, which Zombie is co-headlining with Korn. That tour kicks off July 10 in Southern California and runs through August 14 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

 “This show and set-list is mind blowing, and what better way to kick off than with the ‘Gruesome Twosome’ tour with horror-rock legend Alice Cooper,” Jordison said. “I want to thank all the Slipknot fans for their support and the Rob Zombie fans for welcoming me in. The Demonoid Phenomenon is on its way!”

Jordison will make his debut with Zombie at the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, held on April 8, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Zombie will be closing out the evening’s awards ceremony with what is sure to be a “must see” performance.

 Of touring with Iron Maiden in North America, drummer Mike Portnoy said, “It is a bit of a dream come true for us. After 25 years together, at this stage in our career, there's honestly only three bands Dream Theater would consider opening for and Maiden is one of them. It is an absolute honor. Through the years, we've done many one-off shows with Maiden and they've almost all been overseas. It is very exciting to finally be doing a full tour with them and on our side of the pond, no less. These are gonna be amazing shows that the fans won't want to miss. Up the f***ing irons!”

 Playing MSG for the first time is also a huge accomplishment for the band and they are thrilled about the prospect. “Dream Theater has achieved so many dreams through the years, from playing the Budokan in Tokyo to Wembley Arena in London to Radio City Music Hall in NYC,” Portnoy recalled. “But the one remaining dream that has eluded us through all of these years was to play at Madison Square Garden. Well, on July 12, along with Iron Maiden, that dream will finally be fulfilled.”

 Guitarist John Petrucci was equally stoked about the MSG play, saying, “I am unbelievably excited to be finally playing Madison Square Garden, and with the almighty Maiden to boot! They have been heroes to the band since the beginning and are iconic in our eyes. There is nothing like achieving success and recognition in your own country, in your own city. It's going to be an incredible night for sure.”

 Portnoy has proof of this career-long dream, saying, “About a month ago, my family and I were watching a video of my first band Intruder from back in 1983, and in the video before the show, I was interviewed and asked what my dream goal was. I responded ‘To play the Garden.’ It took almost 30 years, but it’s surreal that I will now be able to check it off the list.”

 Dream Theater’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings was released in 2009 and debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Sales chart.

Brittany Lynn Modeling owner, Brittany Lynn and several of her students, spent a day with oMYphoto modeling BandRescue.com merchandise.  Models at the shoot included, Jessi Cumby, Heather Hopper, Brittany Cumby, Keaton Elders, Erin Brannon, Brandon Bennefield, & Gage Hale. 

Brittany told BandRescue.com, "Brittany Lynn Modeling opened it's doors in 2008. Since then, our students have been featured in Print Ads, Commercials, Designer Fashion Shows, and a movie. We partner each year with the Attalla D.A.R.E. Program to host our Top Model Competition. We have celebrity judges & proceeds help send children to D.A.R.E. camp."  If you are a band looking for a merch model, contact Brittany herself at the website link provided. 

For More Information on Classes or the Upcoming Top Model Competition, go to www.myspace.com/brittanylynnmodels
or call 256-312-9261

Lizzy Borden has been on the road steadily since the release of Appointment With Death - both in the US with Lordi and in Europe playing various festivals. Three shows for 2010 have been announced so far and plans for even more are in the works and will be announced when details are finalized.

Lizzy Borden himself issues the following update: "We thought we'd start 2010 out with a bang and come out of the gate with some live shows. These first of the New Year shows will be a best of, incorporating songs from the entire Lizzy Borden catalog including the latest record Appointment With Death. These will be the first headlining shows on the west coast that we've done in a long while so we are all hyped and excited and can't wait. We hope to see everyone come out for these very rare and long awaited Lizzy Borden headline shows. And yes, there will be blood!"

ERRA

BandRescue.com has a new band in their sites!  We are going to get back to our roots and promote the locals from small towns everywhere that we think have something special.  Enter ERRA.  

The guys came together as a side project that has evolved into something pretty special.  The talent in the band is worth taking notice. I've personally been around most of these guys while in their other bands and I believe they will go somewhere if they can get out there and tour. Garrison, vocalist, has done some photography and interviews for us.  We love Big Gary!

Tomorrow night they are opening for Between The Buried & Me in Birmingham, AL at 5 Points MusicHall.  NICE!  See the show flyer for more information and how you can get tickets.

Here is a blurb about the band taken from their myspace site.

"We are Erra, and we are from the general Birmingham/Montgomery area. We've all played in a few bands from around here that you may or may not be familiar with."
"Garrison Lee (Even Idols Die), Alan Rigdon (Broadcast The Nightmare), Alex Ballew (By Blood and Iron, Whoa Is Me), Jesse Cash (By Blood and Iron, Whoa Is Me), Adam Hicks (By Blood and Iron, Thy Devourer). We're new as crap as you can see, but we have a full set and will start playing shows within the next few weeks, so we would greatly appreciate it if you guys could help out as far as new friend requests and such. We are a positive band with positive goals. Come out to a show and we will make sure you never forget Erra."

"All booking inquiries will be done through email. If you want us to play in your town or if you have any question email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it "

"COME FOLLOW US ON TWITTER FOR SHOWS AND UPDATES! "ERRA_BAND"

Check out the bands video that introduces them and shows some footage of their recording session at 456 Recordings .  Video was filmed by Justin Steeley

Erra - Our Chance to Rise from Justin Steeley on Vimeo.