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ZW ENDORSES USE OF HIS BULLSEYE FOR JUSTIN BIEBERS GUITARIST

According to Zakks twitter, Zakk Wylde endorses the use of his signature bullseye guitar onstage with Justin Biebers guitarist, Dan Kanter.

NICK DOESN'T LIKE THE NEW DIRECTION OF BLS

Nick Catanese hears the new BLS and hands his colors in because he doesn't like it.

Note: Video is from the Official BLS YouTube page.

JD AND NICK OMITTED FROM OFFICIAL WEBSITE

JD and Nick omitted from official website, JD is PISSED!

Note: Video is from the Official BLS YouTube page

BLS CAMP HAS BLS RELATED FACEBOOK PAGES DELETED

Fans awoke on Monday morning on April 5th baffled and bewildered as to why their BLS related Facebook page was deleted, including this webmasters page that did not go against the Facebook Terms of Service. According to the official BLS Facebook page: "All unofficial Zakk/BLS groups/profiles and pages will be deleted by Facebook in the next week. Please spread the word and jump on board!"

Many fans have left comments all over the net wondering why their page was deleted that helps promote the band. "I can see deleting the fake profiles, but not the pages that help spread the word. Fans spend a lot of hard time and work on those pages to actually help promote the band, and for the band to just turn their heads on the fans like that is pretty insulting." said one fan. "It's a shame that this kind of shit is happening so close to the album being released. The last thing the band needs is to alienate the hardcore fans." said another fan.

This is similar to the incident in the early 2000's when Metallica alienated their fans and had fan-sites deleted and taken down. BLS is no where near the same caliber of Metallica, so this type of action could possibly turn out to be detrimental to the band.

As of now, if you search facebook there are still over 230 fake Zakk Wylde profiles and over 20 fake Zakk Wylde groups. Chapter pages still exist even though they are an unofficial page as well. With numbers still that high and only select pages being deleted, one would be inclined to think that only certain peoples pages were targeted for deletion.

BLS SIGNS AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND DEAL WITH RIOT! ENTERTAINMENT

Riot! Entertainment has announced the signing of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY for Australia and New Zealand.

Commented Riot! Entertainment owner/CEO John Howarth: "Riot's and my history with Zakk Wylde and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY goes way back to the beginning of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's career. We have released every BLS album down here ever since, except for one.

"Zakk is like family and it's an honor to work with BLS again.

"We are really excited about the reports we are receiving and can't wait to hear the finished product.

"We are getting ready to fire up the machine and really push the new album over the top here in Australia. Zakk knows we will get down and dirty again to push this album.

"We are really looking forward to Zakk and the boys touring again here in 2011!"

Zakk Wylde added, "John and the Riot team have done the BLS camp proud Down Under.
"We're glad to be back with our Aussie brothers and sisters and look forward to tearing it up in Australia in early 2011."

GET TICKETS TO SEE ZAKK ON THAT METAL SHOW IN LA ON APR 9th!

VH1 Classic Presents

THAT METAL SHOW: Los Angeles!

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET OFFER to see Zakk Wylde & Others!

Hosted by EDDIE TRUNK Don Jamison & Jim Florentine

Hosted by Eddie Trunk and comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson THAT METAL SHOW is a thirty-minute roundtable talk show where legends of rock hang out and discuss their past and current projects, all the while interacting with the metal maniacs that make up our studio audience. Some describe the series as Headbangers Ball meets The Man Show, although we like to say THAT METAL SHOW is the only on-air destination for the greatest genre of music ever created.

Zakk will be a guest on the show, and we are looking for his biggest fans to be in the audience!

DATES- 4/9
TIME- 3PM (2 shows per day!!) You must be avail to stay for both!
LOCATION- Los Angeles, CA Given upon being booked!

(The total check in & tape time for the 3 shows will be approx 3-4 hours)

We are extending this special, complimentary ticket offer to LA fans of
METAL!!

WANT TICKETS? HERE'S HOW:

Email: ThatMetalShow@GothamCasting.com

Put "Zakk Wylde-That Metal Show" in the subject line. Include picture, name,
phone, address and guest info.
Also include guest names if you have any. You may bring up to 2 guests!
Additional tickets upon availability.

In addition to Zakk, we're having a ton of guests this season. For each
guest, do the same as you did for Zakk above to apply for a spot:

4/12: Lemmy Kilmister
4/13: Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie
4/15: Dokken/Lynch

NEW ZAKK PEEWEE GUITARS TO HIT BEST BUY IN THE FALL

Here's some drafts of the Epiphone Mini LP, Mini V, and Mini Marshall that BEST BUY is going to sell for under $100.

The PeeWee guitars will be exclusive to BEST BUY Fall 2010, just in time for Santa. Zakk will be doing instores to promote them as well so you'll have to bring your little Berserkers to BEST BUY to meet him.

(Click on picture to view larger image)

BLS TAPS EVANESCENCE DRUMMER FOR UPCOMING ALBUM, TOUR

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has recruited veteran rock drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE, STATIC-X, DARK NEW DAY, TOMMY LEE, STUCK MOJO) to play on the band's upcoming album and tour.

Will, who has performed with a variety of rock bands over the last decade, recently spent time on the road with EVANESCENCE and STATIC-X. His commitment to BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is for the upcoming CD and tour.

At the moment it looks like Will will perform double duty as he is still working with EVANESCENCE and will be involved in their future plans down the road as well.

Drummer Craig Nunenmacher recently left BLACK LABEL SOCIETY after spending nearly 10 years with the band.

ZW TO JOIN ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR SUNSET STRIP BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

Sometimes even an icon needs a facelift! The City of West Hollywood's legendary Sunset Boulevard, one of the most famous streets in the world, is undergoing major roadway and infrastructure improvements as part of the Sunset Strip Beautification Project. The City of West Hollywood, Sunset Strip Business Association and Gibson will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sunset Strip Beautification Project on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Whisky A Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Gibson Guitar artists and friends of the Sunset Strip Billy Morrison (THE CULT and CAMP FREDDY) and Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) will join members of the West Hollywood City Council and Sunset Strip business leaders in the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Others scheduled to participate include Mikeal Maglieri, President of the Sunset Strip Business Association, and Nic Adler, Sunset Strip Music Festival organizer.

The six-month improvement project will include roadway resurfacing with rubberized asphalt; replacement of broken and damaged sidewalks; traffic signal upgrades; newly-landscaped medians; creation of flowering tree districts; sidewalk widening at Sunset Plaza; and pedestrian enhancements.

The Sunset Strip Beautification Project marks the first time the roadway along Sunset Boulevard has been repaved since the street was converted from a dirt road to an asphalt street in the late 1930s, more than 75 years ago. The Sunset Strip is one of the most heavily-travelled streets in Southern California.

"We are thrilled to begin this important beautification project on the world-famous Sunset Strip," said West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land. "It is important to us to make this kind of investment to improve an area of our city that is iconic. Once completed, these improvements will make it easier to access all that we love about The Sunset Strip, including our wonderful businesses and entertainment venues. This project will bring even more energy and excitement to the legendary Sunset Strip."

"The Sunset Strip is one of the most visited tourist attractions in all of California. It is the economic engine of West Hollywood where premiere fashion, music, entertainment, dining and a unique history collide," said West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman. "It is an honor that such a treasured historic and cultural icon is located in West Hollywood. The Sunset Strip Beautification Project is the realization of the City's vision to protect this extraordinary international destination. The Sunset Strip rocks!"

"The Sunset Strip has been at the epicenter of nightlife and entertainment since the current road was laid more than 75 years ago. This important construction project will create a marvelous new facelift for West Hollywood's internationally known Crown Jewel of Boulevards, ensuring its vitality for decades to come," said Councilmember Jeffrey Prang.

"The cleaner, greener enhancements that West Hollywood is giving The Sunset Strip will ensure its iconic status for decades to come," said Councilmember Lindsey Horvath. "With its award-winning hotels, legendary nightclubs, and exceptional restaurants, it is no wonder that The Sunset Strip remains one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the world," said Councilmember Horvath.

The Sunset Strip Beautification Project will take place within the City of West Hollywood along the entire Sunset Boulevard, from the west City limit near Cory Avenue to the east City limit near Harper Avenue.

The project will be constructed in three separate phases which will each take approximately two months to complete.

* Phase I of the construction encompasses the eastern portion of Sunset Boulevard between Alta Loma Road and the City limit east of Harper Avenue.
* Phase II of the construction will be the western most section of Sunset Boulevard from the City limits west of Cory Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard.
* Phase III of the construction will be from San Vicente Boulevard to Alta Loma Road.

The estimated cost of the project is $5.4 million. The City of West Hollywood obtained some of the project's funding from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009. West Hollywood's share of this disbursement is $1,105,000 and will be used to cover a portion of the construction costs for the Sunset Boulevard Beautification Project. The City will receive the Recovery Act funds on a reimbursement basis after the project completes construction.

BLS Signs European Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has re-signed guitar legend Zakk Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY exclusively for the European territory. The band's as-yet-untitled studio album is due for release this summer.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is preparing to enter Zakk's newly completed mountain-top recording studio to record its latest slab of uncompromising, unfiltered, and unrestrained rock and roll. Recording is slated to start early February and with the new flexibility of having a studio literally outside his home, Wylde expects to deliver his best material yet. "With the home studio I have this flexibility when inspiration hits to lay down new ideas at anytime � day or night � for re-recording later," he says. "This freshness should prove inspiring � and some of these first takes might even make it on the album," he enthuses.

Zakk continues, "I'm ready to work with our BLACK LABEL brothers and sisters at Roadrunner in Europe! They share the same Strength, Determination, Merciless, Forever attitude as BLACK LABEL SOCIETY does so it only seems natural to continue working together!"

Zakk's new studio was built by Zack Fagan of Under The Wire, a Studio City, California-based company which specializes in the installation of commercial and private recording studios and post-production complexes.

E1 Music recently announced the addition of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to its rock and metal roster. The two-album deal covers North America exclusively.