Epiphone Guitar Sponsors Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2006

Press release
Source: Gibson Guitar

Epiphone Guitar, part of the Gibson Guitar family of brands, is confirmed as the headline sponsor of the fourth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. These awards look set to be the most explosive on the UK calendar when some of the biggest stars from the world of rock and metal go head-to-head.

Koko in London’s Camden Town will host the Metal Hammer Golden Gods which will take place on Monday 12th June 2006 and will see the likes of Guns N’ Roses vocalist Axl Rose and guitarist Slash come face-to-face for the first time since the band split in 1996. Timed to coincide with the end of the Download Festival, the Metal Hammer Golden Gods attracts the attendance of the stars who appear on stage at Donington for one last celebration before heading home.

US Drum manufacturer Slingerland will be the sponsor of the Best Drummer Award with nominations including international drummers:

Travis Smith (Trivium),
The Rev (Avenged Sevenfold)
Igor Cavalera (Sepultura),
Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
Dave Lombardo (Slayer)

This year’s awards coincide with the 20th anniversary of Metal Hammer magazine, which has long been the leading magazine for fans of heavy rock and metal music. From its beginnings in 1986, Metal Hammer has constantly been at the forefront of extreme music and continues to pave the way for the rock music scene.

“Epiphone is proud to be the headline sponsor at this year’s Metal Hammer Golden God Awards. Epiphone is the rock guitarist’s guitar and is a leader in continuing to deliver and reach out to rock’s elite,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar

All the details surrounding this year’s awards are available in the new Metal Hammer magazine or visit the Metal Hammer website www.metalhammer.co.uk. For more information on Epiphone, please visit www.epiphone.com

For more information on Slingerland Drums, please visit www.gibson.com.