ROB ZOMBIE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Take Part In SAMSON's NAMM Program

December 30, 2008

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artist relations program and will once again showcase this program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. This year, Samson's all-star schedule will feature over 20 artists from varying genres signing autographs and demonstrating products.

With a plethora of artists ranging from metal icons to jazz greats to funk virtuosos, Samson has put together three days of signings and four days of live performances that will appeal to fans and musicians alike. Some of the artists that will be signing at the Samson booth include John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON),Herman Li and Sam Totman (DRAGONFORCE),Brian Fair, Jason Bittner and Matt Bachand (SHADOWS FALL),Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS),Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD).

"Plain and simple: Samson makes great products," says Brian Fair, singer for Grammy-nominated SHADOWS FALL. "I get flawless performance on stage and in the studio with every product I use. I also love the people at Samson. They're awesome to work with and the gear is fantastic."

In addition to the impressive signing schedule, Samson will also have a variety of artists providing live performances for the music-hungry masses of NAMM. These artists include Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI),Jason Hook (ALICE COOPER),John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA),George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X).

"With all the new and innovative products we're unveiling at NAMM, these signings and performances are a perfect complement," says Mark Menghi, Artist Relations Coordinator for Samson. "We're thrilled that all these great artists are willing to take the time out of their busy schedules to support us with such loyalty and enthusiasm."

Thursday, January 15:

Performances:

* Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA) 11:00am - 11:30am - Zoom G1K signature pedal demo
* John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN) 1:00pm - 1:30pm - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Jason Hook (ALICE COOPER) 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Zoom effects performance
* Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES) 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo

Friday, January 16:

Signings:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X)
Eddie Jackson (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA)
Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI)
Richie Kotzen (ex-POISON, MR. BIG)
Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES)
Jason Hook (ALICE COOPER)

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Herman Li (DRAGONFORCE)
Sam Totman (DRAGONFORCE)
Frank Bello (ANTHRAX)
Matt Bachand (SHADOWS FALL)
Brian Fair (SHADOWS FALL)
John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON)
John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN)

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
John Tempesta (THE CULT)
Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL)
Barry Kerch (SHINEDOWN)
Carmine Appice
Peter Erskine

Performances:

* Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI) 10:30am - 11:00am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA) 11:00am - 11:30am - Zoom G1K signature pedal demo
* Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Mike Herrera (MXPX, TUMBLEDOWN) 1:15pm - 1:45pm - Acoustic performance
* John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN) 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo

Saturday, January 17:

Signings:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI)
Matt Bachand (SHADOWS FALL)
Brian Fair (SHADOWS FALL)
Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL)
Barry Kerch (SHINEDOWN)
Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD)
Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SPEED X)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN)
John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON)
Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS)
Scott Ian (ANTHRAX)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
Frank Bello (ANTHRAX)
Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX)

3:30pm - 4:40pm

Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X)
Eddie Jackson (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA)
Richie Kotzen (ex-POISON, MR. BIG)
John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN)
Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES)

Performances:

* Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo
* George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN) 12:45pm - 1:15pm - Zoom G2G "Mr. Scary" signature pedal demo
* Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X) 4:40pm - 5:00pm - Zoom effects performance

Sunday, January 18:

Signings:

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE, SPEED X)
Eddie Jackson (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI)
John "J.D." DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, CYCLE OF PAIN)
Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD)
Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES)
Rob Caggiano (ANTHRAX)

Performances:

* Stu Hamm (JOE SATRIANI) 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Victor Wooten (BÉLA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES) 11:30am - 12:00pm - Hartke HyDrive demo

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

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