SLIPKNOT Axeman MICK THOMSON's Guitar Tech Interviewed; Video Available

August 18, 2008

Rivera Amplification has posted a video interview with Drew Foppe, Mick Thomson's (SLIPKNOT) guitar tech, conducted backstage at the Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival tour. Drew shows us Mick's amps, cabs, effects and guitars. Watch the six-minute clip below.

SLIPKNOT's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", is scheduled for release on August 26. In addition to the standard edition of "All Hope Is Gone", a special edition of the LP will be released featuring three bonus tracks, expanded artwork and a bonus DVD containing "Nine: The Making Of All Hope Is Gone" — a 35-minute documentary directed by SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan.

SLIPKNOT will premiere "All Hope Is Gone" on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, August 25 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625).

For a station near you and for information regarding how to easily log onto the Internet for the broadcast, go to www.RocklineRadio.com.

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