LAMB OF GOD, BLACK SABBATH, ANTHRAX Members Signing And Performing For SAMSON At NAMM

December 31, 2007

Samson Technologies has a robust and growing artists relations program and will once again showcase the program at NAMM with a range of talented newcomers and seasoned veterans. Samson has an all-star schedule of over 25 artists signing autographs and demonstrating products this year.

With artists from varying genres, Samson has put together three days of signings and four days of live demonstrations that will appeal to fans and musicians alike. Artists that will be signing at the Samson booth include Nate Watts (STEVIE WONDER),Frank Bello and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Matt Bachand (SHADOWS FALL),Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD),Tim "Ripper" Owens (ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR),as well as many others.

"Samson makes great products," says Matt Bachand, guitarist for 2008 Grammy-nominated SHADOWS FALL. "I get flawless performance from their products and they're great people. I love working with them and using their gear."

Samson will also have a variety of artists provide demonstrations for the music-hungry masses of NAMM in addition to autograph signing. These artists include Stu Hamm, Byron Miller, George Lynch, JD DeServio and Nick Catanese of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, Brazilian guitar sensation Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA),members of QUEENSRŸCHE, along with other world-renowned musicians.

In addition, renowned guitarist and presenter, Joe Berger will give demonstrations of Zoom's new ZFX guitar modeling software on the hour from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, and 11:00 am to 3:00 on Sunday.

"With all the new and innovative products we're unveiling at NAMM, these signings and demos 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 like this."

Full signing schedule:

Friday, January 18:

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Nate Watts - STEVIE WONDER
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Byron Miller - LUTHER VANDROSS
Larry Hartke - Hartke amps founder
Brett Scallions - RIDERS OF THE STORM / FUEL

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Nick Catanese - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Berry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Charlie Benante - ANTHRAX
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Willie Adler - LAMB OF GOD
Tim King - SOIL
Kiko Loureiro - ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Matt Bachand - SHADOWS FALL
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Michael Wilton - QUEENSRŸCHE
Vinny Appice - BLACK SABBATH
Frank Bello - ANTHRAX
Marc Rizzo - SOULFLY
Tim "Ripper" Owens - ICED EARTH / JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR

Saturday, January 19:

11:30am - 12:30pm

Nate Watts - STEVIE WONDER
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Byron Miller - LUTHER VANDROSS
Larry Hartke - Hartke amps founder
Brett Scallions - RIDERS OF THE STORM / FUEL
Mark Wood - TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
Marc Rizzo - SOULFLY

1:30pm - 3:00pm

George Lynch - LYNCH MOB / EX- DOKKEN
Nick Catanese - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Scott Rockenfield - QUEENSRŸCHE
Vinny Appice - BLACK SABBATH
Tim "Ripper" Owens - ICED EARTH / JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR
Frank Bello - ANTHRAX

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Matt Bachand - SHADOWS FALL
Barry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Tim King - SOIL
Willie Adler - LAMB OF GOD
Charlie Benante - ANTHRAX
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Kiko Loureiro - ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist

Sunday, January 20:

12:00pm - 1:30pm

JD DeServio - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Stu Hamm - BX3 / JOE SATRIANI
Barry Kerch - SHINEDOWN
Jasin Todd - SHINEDOWN
Mike Stone - QUEENSRŸCHE
Eddie Jackson - QUEENSRŸCHE
Rob Caggiano - ANTHRAX
Tim "Ripper" Owens - ICED EARTH / JUDAS PRIEST / BEYOND FEAR

Full Performance Schedule:

Thursday, January 17:

* Stu Hamm (BX3 / JOE SATRIANI) - 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* JD DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) - 3:00pm - 3:30pm - Hartke HyDrive demo

Friday, January 18:

* Stu Hamm (Bx3 / JOE SATRIANI) - 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist) - 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Zoom Signature Pedal demo
* Marc Rizzo (SOULFLY) - 1:15pm - 1:45pm - Hartke Acoustic Amp demo

Saturday, January 19:

* Stu Hamm (BX3 / JOE SATRIANI) - 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA / Guitar Instrumentalist) - 12:00pm - 12:30pm - Zoom Signature Pedal demo
* George Lynch (LYNCH MOB / DOKKEN) - 12:45pm - 1:15pm - Zoom Signature Pedal demo
* Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and Mike Stone (QUEENSRŸCHE) - debut of SPEED X performance - 3:15pm - 3:45

Sunday, January 20:

* Stu Hamm (BX3 / JOE SATRIANI) - 11:00am - 11:30am - Hartke HyDrive demo
* JD DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) - 1:45pm - 2:15pm - Hartke HyDrive demo

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