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09/12/2023

Please welcome Shani Kimelman and Alyssa Day https://www.facebook.com/alyssa.day2 to The Iron The Iron Maidens family!!
It’s been a wild year and we are finally settling in with change so we wanted to take a moment to introduce everyone to the two wonderfully talented, amazingly beautiful, lovely ladies who are sharing the ADRIAN SMITH position with us in The Iron Maidens! There have been so many questions of who is in and who is not, so we wanted to set the record straight. \m/ \m/

Courtney is off with Burning Witches melting faces all over the world and we are so proud of her!! We now have 2 shredders who will be alternating at different shows in her place moving forward. We have usually had at least 2 guitarists when filling a vacant position in the band to allow us to have different sets during the learning process and are thrilled to have Shani and Alyssa in the mix!! So….SCREAM FOR SHANI AND ALYSSA and be sure to catch them with us at a show!!!!

Welcome to our family, you two shredding mamas! We love you both and Kirsten, Linda, Nikki and Wanda all look forward to an ass-kicking 2024 ahead with you! \m/ \m/

08/12/2023

SONATA ARCTICA Unveils New Single/Lyric Video, “A Monster Only You Can't See;” Clear Cold Beyond Preorders Available

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Watch SONATA ARCTICA’s “A Monster Only You Can't See” video HERE.
Finnish melodic metal titans SONATA ARCTICA deliver the perfect soundtrack for the cold season with their stormy new opus Clear Cold Beyond, set for release on March 8th, 2024 through Atomic Fire. In advance of the release, today the quintet is pleased to unveil epic new single, “A Monster Only You Can't See;” a song about friendship and never leaving anyone behind.



Frontman Tony Kakko elaborates, "We all may have, in our group of friends, that one person who seems to be a magnet for all kinds of problems, many of which they may not even see themselves. Maybe you're that one? You might be an as***le, but you're our as***le and we can see through all that, see the real you, and help. And when children arrive to the scene, they all fit under that same umbrella. Don't worry. We'll kick your butt up that hill."

Watch SONATA ARCTICA’s lyric video for “A Monster Only You Can't See” HERE. Stream/purchase the track HERE.



Stream previously released single “First In Line” at THIS LOCATION.



Clear Cold Beyond will be available on digipak CD, jewel case CD (US), 2XLP on multiple color variants, and digitally.



Preorder the album in the physical format of your choice, presave it on your favorite DSP, or preorder it digitally to receive “A Monster Only You Can't See” and “First In Line” instantly at sonataarctica.afr.link/clearcoldbeyondPR.

Clear Cold Beyond Track Listing:

1. First In Line

2. California

3. Shah Mat

4. Dark Empath

5. Cure For Everything

6. A Monster Only You Can't See

7. Teardrops

8. Angel Defiled

9. The Best Things

10. Clear Cold Beyond

Bonus Tracks (digipak + vinyl only):

11. A Ballad For The Broken

12. Toy Soldiers [Martika Cover]



Subscribe to Atomic Fire Records on YouTube HERE and listen to “A Monster Only You Can't See” as well as other new tracks in the AFR New Releases playlist on Spotify HERE.



Following their trip through various acoustic landscapes during the pandemic, Clear Cold Beyond contains ten tracks reviving SONATA ARCTICA’s penchant for power metal-esque songwriting. From high-speed anthems such as “First In Line” and “California” to emotion-laden tracks like “The Best Things” and the closing title track, the record offers something for each and every SONATA ARCTICA fan. The album's artwork, reminiscent of the art adorning early releases, was created by Niko Anttila. Additionally, the band returned to mixing engineer Mikko Karmila (1999’s Ecliptica, 2012’s Stones Grow Her Name). Final mastering was handled by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein, Korpiklaani, Delain, The 69 Eyes, Deathstars) who has also been part of other SONATA ARCTICA productions.



"This could have been SONATA ARCTICA's self-titled album in the way it reflects both the timish band's power metal urgency and some kind of Broadway musical storytelling magic." -- Rock Hard (IT), Emanuele Biani



"This is the album fans have been asking for for 20 years. Frozen Finnish fury. This band hasn't been this vital in two decades. Sensational stuff." -- Fistful Of Metal (UK), Bruce Turnbull



"Beautiful, oldschool and versatile: A very cold album that fills you with a lot of familiar warmth at the same time." -- Rock Hard (DE), Simon Bauer



SONATA ARCTICA:

Tony Kakko – vocals

Elias Viljanen – guitars

Pasi Kauppinen – bass

Henrik “Henkka” Klingenberg – keyboards

Tommy Portimo – drums

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08/12/2023

ANNOUNCE
40 YEARS FAREWELL
EUROPEAN TOUR

‘CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH’

Sepultura have today issued the following statement...

"Sepultura has reached the end of the road and has chosen to depart via a conscious and planned death.

Throughout the next 18 months we will celebrate 40 years of existence together along with our loyal fans on a farewell tour across the entire globe.

It will be a celebration of the past and the present for one final time.

After 4 decades filled with ups and downs, having visited 80 countries and countless different cultures, we’ve had the chance to become Brazil’s messenger to the world and spread our colors and rhythms worldwide. With our latest studio album Quadra, a highlight of our career, we added an unforgettable chapter followed by the SepulQuarta experience that helped us to overcome the difficult times of the pandemic together. We will unite our forces for one final, strong farewell. And all of you can be a part of it.

During this 40th anniversary tour, we will record 40 live tracks in 40 different cities and release a massive compilation of our best, most energetic moments on stage.
We are happy and very grateful for everything we could witness within the past four decades. We have released great albums and played unforgettable shows, cultivated friendships, met our idols, contributed to placing Brazilian metal on the world map, and therefore feel that we can leave the music scene with a sense of duty fulfilled.

We’ve always had the best fans in the world, who supported us with praise and criticism, who were demanding and intelligent, who grew together with the band and have always been loyal. Without you, none of this would have been possible. This album and this tour are for you. Dear SepulNation - we love you and always will!

Euthanasia, the right to a dignified death. The right to choose to live free and to choose when you die!"

Europe, Sepultura will celebrate with you for one final time together. As special guests, Ukrainian progressive metal highflyers Jinjer will join them on all 20 dates, alongside old-school death metallers Obituary and Philadelphia’s Jesus Piece.

Tickets will go on sale through all outlets on Wednesday, Dec 13th at 10:00 CET via www.sepultura.com.br/tour

SEPULTURA
Celebrating Life Through Death - European Farewell Tour 2024

30/10 Paris, FR - Zenith Paris - La Villette
31/10 Offenbach am Main, DE - Stadthalle
01/11 Hamburg, DE - Edel Optics Arena
02/11 Cologne, DE - Palladium
03/11 Den Bosch, NL - The Rock Circus
05/11 Brussels, BE - Ancienne Belgique
06/11 Esch-sur-Alzette, LU - Rockhal
08/11 Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy
09/11 Dublin, IE - Olympia Theatre
10/11 Belfast, UK - Telegraph Building
11/11 Glasgow, UK - Barrowland Ballroom
12/11 London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
14/11 Zurich, CH - The Hall
15/11 Ludwigsburg, DE - MHP Arena
16/11 Munich, DE - Zenith
17/11 Budapest, HU - Barba Negra
19/11 Leipzig, DE - Haus Auensee
20/11 Vienna, AT - Gasometer
21/11 Katowice, PL - Spodek
22/11 Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle
23/11 Prague, CZ - O2 Universum

Sepultura are:
Andreas Kisser | guitars
Derrick Green | vocals
Eloy Casagrande | drums
Paulo Jr. | bass

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08/12/2023

🎟 Use code WOOSTA today only to get your tickets EARLY to GWAR on 3/7 with Cancer Bats & X-Cops 👹⚔️

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08/12/2023

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND ALBERT BOUCHARD, FOUNDING MEMBER OF BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, RELEASE THE FIRST IMAGINOS GRAPHIC NOVEL, TELLING THE DECADES-OLD TALE OF THE EVER-CHANGING SHAPESHIFTER IMAGINOS


Albert Bouchard is best known as a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult. The original lineup sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” and the number one hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart “Burning for You.” Bouchard contributed to songwriting and lead vocals on some of its greatest songs, such as “Cites on Flame With Rock and Roll.”

Albert Bouchard has recently completed the Imaginos trilogy with the release of Imaginos III – Mutant Reformation. Bouchard has shepherded the concept of Imaginos through its many incarnations over the years, translating Sandy Pearlman’s feverish visions into sonic resonance. Now, he has translated that into the first part of the Imaginos graphic novel trilogy with the release of Imaginos I. The Imaginos I graphic novel recounts the first third of the Imaginos story as it weaves through the 12 songs from Albert Bouchard’s ReImaginos album. This interactive graphic novel connects you to all 12 songs and includes a download card for the digital version, so you can immerse yourself in this interactive experience on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Order here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/albertbouchard

As Bouchard states, “Every aspect of the Imaginos story is being revealed a piece at a time. This volume is the first glimpse of what the story will look like. We are all very proud of this grand work.” In addition to Bouchard and Deko, the third leg of this present day Imaginos creative team is the Kubert School Art Agency. Michael Kraiger, Placement Coordinator, has enjoyed Kubert’s part in telling the Imaginos story, “This project was a step in a very interesting direction for us and a wonderful opportunity for some amazing artists to showcase their skills. The Imaginos mythos is fertile ground for graphic storytelling, melding it with Albert's music makes this a unique multimedia experience.”

All the Imaginos albums are available now and feature reworks of classic Blue Öyster Cult tracks like “Astronomy,” “E.T.I.,” “Godzilla,” “Cites on Flame With Rock and Roll,” and many more. Order your copy of ReImaginos, Imaginos II – Bombs Over Germany, and Imaginos III – Mutant Reformation here and get limited-edition bundles while supplies last: https://bit.ly/AlbertBouchard


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Deko Entertainment is an independent distribution label in association with Alternative Distribution Alliance (Warner Music Group) U.S. and Cargo Records Europe.

08/12/2023

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
Returns Bigger Than Ever In 2024
Adding 4th Stage And 40 More Bands

May 16-19, 2024
At Historic Crew Stadium In Columbus, OH
Disturbed (Thurs), The Original Misfits (Fri), Pantera (Sat), Slipknot (Sun)
Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind
Headline The Pinnacle Of Rock Festivals In America

Additional Performances Breaking Benjamin, From A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse,
Sleep Token, Rise Against, 311, Seether, In This Moment & Many More
120 Bands In Total

Passes On Sale Friday, December 8 At 10:00 AM ET At www.SonicTempleFestival.com
With Payment Plans Available As Low As $10 Down

After roaring back into Columbus, Ohio in 2023, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival turns the volume up to 11 in 2024 with its biggest event ever, May 16-19 at Historic Crew Stadium. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is adding a 4th stage and 40 more bands, plus art activations, for nonstop entertainment over four full days at The Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America.

Headlining Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival are some of rock and metal’s biggest artists including Disturbed (Thursday), The Original Misfits (Friday), Pantera (Saturday) and Slipknot (Sunday). Additional performers include Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, Sleep Token, Rise Against, 311, Seether, In This Moment, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, Kerry King, Mr. Bungle, Theory of a Deadman, Anthrax and many others. 120 bands in total will play across four stages for the first time in the festival’s history, also marking more stages and bands than ever before at an event at Historic Crew Stadium.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival passes go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM ET with payment plans available for just $10 down at www.SonicTempleFestival.com. In addition, an exclusive Sonic Temple presale for festival email and SMS subscribers begins Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 AM ET. Sign up now for access here.

David Draiman of Disturbed says, “We can’t wait to be back headlining Sonic Temple once again. Playing in front of all those rock fans at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio has always been an amazing time for us.”

“Historic Crew Stadium is such a special place to not only DWP, but rock fans in America, as thousands of fans discovered their first rock festival in the U.S. right here in Columbus,” says Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “We're beyond thrilled to elevate Sonic Temple by introducing a fourth stage and over 40 additional bands, all without increasing prices. It’s our commitment to giving fans more rock for their buck! Sonic Temple is the ultimate destination where music, art, and food unite to create a community that will be remembered for years to come.”

The current Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2024 music lineup is as follows, with more to be announced: Slipknot, Pantera, Disturbed, The Original Misfits, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Judas Priest, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, A Day To Remember, Falling In Reverse, Sleep Token, Rise Against, 311, Seether, In This Moment, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, Kerry King, Mr. Bungle, Theory of a Deadman, Anthrax, Polyphia, Architects, Royal Blood, Bad Religion, Clutch, STARSET, Black Veil Brides, Wage War, Tech N9ne, Electric Callboy, Slaughter To Prevail, In Flames, Avatar, Atreyu, Flyleaf W/ Lacey Sturm, L7, The Amity Affliction, August Burns Red, Living Colour, Machine Head, P.O.D., Movements, Code Orange, THE CHATS, The Ghost Inside, Baroness, Of Mice & Men, Kittie, Destroy Boys, Drain, Apocalyptica, Jehnny Beth, Enter Shikari, All That Remains, Kid Kapichi, Reignwolf, Dirty Honey, POLARIS, While She Sleeps, Saint Asonia, Saliva, Helmet, Magnolia Park, New Years Day, Kim Dracula, Kublai Khan TX, Bob Vylan, Red Fang, Currents, Soulfly, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, FLAT BLACK, Nova Twins, Miss May I, Drowning Pool, Taproot, Taipei Houston, Terror, Gel, Fleshwater, Scowl, Militarie Gun, Nita Strauss, Dead Poet Society, LACUNA COIL, PLUSH, SiM, Nonpoint, Tim Montana, Point North, FIRE FROM THE GODS, Eva Under Fire, Blind Channel, The Chisel, Spite, Harms Way, Bodysnatcher, I SEE STARS, RAIN CITY DRIVE, Crobot, Sleep Theory, Imminence, Return To Dust, Bad Nerves, Empire State Bastard, GIDEON, Catch Your Breath, Calva Louise, VUKOVI, Moon Fever, Dying Wish, thrown, HotBox, TX2, Lø Spirit, Fuming Mouth and Mike's Dead.

In addition to 120 music artists and four stages during the four-day event, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival also offers art installations, partner experiences, award-winning spirits, and delectable eats.

Knotfest has heralded Sonic Temple for providing “a slate of historic performances” while Columbus Underground has said the festival “proves that rock can unite in unexpected ways.”

Pass options for Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival include single day and weekend VIP (with access to the VIP area, field, and stadium), Field GA (access to field and stadium) and Stadium GA. Stadium passes allow close general admission access for stages 2, 3 and 4, but only provide stadium seating for the main stage. In addition, those who purchase Columbus Owner’s Club passes will enjoy the ultimate VIP experience. And for the first time ever, Sonic Temple fans can live the sweet life by securing their own suite to entertain and party like a rockstar. For all pass details and prices, visit https://sonictemplefestival.com/passes/. Festivalgoers are encouraged to buy early to save, as pass prices increase throughout the coming months, based on quantities of each pricing level. A limited number of specially priced tickets for military personnel and first responders are on sale now via GovX, while supplies last.

Festival attendees can enhance their Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival experience by RV camping adjacent to the venue parking lot. Camping offers the quickest access to the stages and comes with in and out festival privileges. The festival campgrounds are open Wednesday, May 15 through Monday, May 20. Please note that camping passes are incredibly limited.

The JamPack hotel package also allows fans to bundle festival passes, hotel and more and save up to 40%. Visit https://sonictemplefestival.com/passes/ for details.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is proud to announce its 2024 premier partners: Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s and Lyte.

For more information on Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, visit:
Website: https://sonictemplefestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonictemplefestival |
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sonictemplefest |
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sonictemplefestival |





(Sonic Temple crowd 2023 by Nathan Zucker)

About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The DWP 2024 festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.
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About Historic Crew Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium is the first ever professional soccer-specific stadium in the United States. In addition to hosting concerts, sporting events and programming throughout the year, the venue also serves as the home of Columbus Crew 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. Previously serving as the home of the Columbus Crew from 1999-2021, Historic Crew Stadium opened its doors on May 15, 1999 to a sellout crowd for a match against the New England Revolution. It has hosted numerous national and international events: eight U.S. Soccer FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – specifically four consecutive “Dos a Cero” victories for the U.S. over Mexico (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013) – FIFA Women's World Cup matches, three MLS Cups (2001, 2015, 2020), two MLS All-Star Games and a number of concerts. It was named the world's most influential stadium of the decade by Stadia Magazine in 2010. In 2008, the venue added a permanent stage in the North End, allowing for up to 35,000 fans to take in concerts and other marquee events.

08/12/2023

GIBSON LAUNCHES GIBSON BAND

ANNOUNCES SINGLE

“DECONSTRUCTION”

FEAT. SERJ TANKIAN OF SYSTEM OF A DOWN, TONY IOMMI OF BLACK SABBATH, AND CESAR GUEIKIAN, CEO OF GIBSON

OUT TODAY, DECEMBER 8, ON GIBSON RECORDS

HERE



ORIGINAL PAINTING FROM SERJ TANKIAN AND UNIQUE LES PAUL GUITAR AUCTION LAUNCHES TODAY WITH JULIEN’S AUCTIONS

HERE



ALL FUNDS FROM THE SINGLE, ART, AND GUITAR AUCTION TO BENEFIT

ARMENIA FUND’S ARTSAKH REFUGEE INITIATIVE

THE GIBSON BAND

WILL FEATURE A REVOLVING COLLECTIVE OF GIBSON ARTISTS

Above: “Deconstruction” single cover artwork, painted by Serj Tankian.

Download assets, credit Gibson: HERE.

Listen to the new single “Deconstruction” from the Gibson Band: HERE.



NASHVILLE, TN (December 8, 2023) Gibson, the iconic instrument brand, has announced the launch of the Gibson Band, which features a revolving collective of Gibson artists. Today, the Gibson Band is launching the first single, “Deconstruction,” which was co-written by Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson, and features Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath on guitar. Listen to “Deconstruction,” out now on Gibson Records, HERE.



Gibson Records, Cesar Gueikian, Serj Tankian, and Tony Iommi will donate all proceeds from the sale of the song “Deconstruction,” as well as the funds raised from the auction of Serj Tankian’s painting and a unique Les Paul guitar (details below) via Gibson Gives, and the Corporación America Foundation will match the funds raised from the auction--with all funds going to Armenia Fund’s Artsakh Refugee Initiative. Tankian, Gueikian, and the Eurnekian family are all of Armenian descent, and the Armenia Fund provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Armenia and global Armenian communities through the development of vital infrastructure projects, educational, cultural, healthcare, and disaster relief programs, as well as direct assistance to families and individuals. For more information, visit: https://www.armeniafund.org/.

Above (L-R): Tony Iommi, Serj Tankian, and Cesar Gueikian.

Credit: Gibson.



In addition to fronting System of a Down, Serj Tankian is also an accomplished painter. The single cover artwork for “Deconstruction” is based on an original work of art by Serj Tankian titled “Our Mountains.” Tankian stated, “’Our Mountains’ harks back to the twin peaks of Mount Ararat, a symbol of the Armenian nation and the location for the rebirth of Noah’s civilization.” Tankian’s original “Our Mountains” painting--a 48” x 36” acrylic on canvas--as well as a one-of-a-kind Gibson Les Paul Standard customized with the “Our Mountains” artwork, will be part of an exclusive global auction from Friday, December 8 through Monday, December 18, closing at 11:00 a.m. PST, via Julien’s Auctions, HERE.



Lot 1:

"Our Mountains" Original Painting by artist Serj Tankian, bid: HERE.

48” x 36” acrylic painting on canvas

Above: “Our Mountains,” original painting by Serj Tankian.



Lot 1:

Acrylic on canvas original artwork titled “Our Mountains,” by System of a Down founding member Serj Tankian. An accomplished artist as well as a musician, Tankian created this work to be sold in conjunction with the release of “Deconstruction,” the first single from the Gibson Band. “Our Mountains,” was used as the cover artwork for the single’s release. The painting is accompanied by a unique musical score that is unlocked via smartphone or tablet using optical recognition software via the Arloopa app.



Lot 2:

2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard Guitar, Customized with Serj Tankian’s “Our Mountains” artwork, bid: HERE.

Above: The 2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard customized with the “Our Mountains” artwork.



Lot 2:

The 2023 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar serial #232030094 was custom built by the luthiers and craftspeople of Gibson USA using a proprietary, pure lacquer, technique that perfectly recreates the center portion of the original painting “Our Mountains,” painted by Serj Tankian of System of a Down. The guitar comes with a Black USA Modern hardshell case.



“We are thrilled to launch the Gibson Band project and release the first song, ‘Deconstruction,’" says Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson. “We have been working on this project for a very long time. The concept of the Gibson Band was born out of a love of writing and recording new music and having a new venue for collaboration between our team and our Gibson artists. The first song, ‘Deconstruction,’ brings multiple emotions together for me, including the dream of collaborating with Serj Tankian and Tony Iommi, two artists I admire and who have been influential and transformational in so many ways. Serj and I are both diaspora Armenians therefore, we immediately decided we wanted ‘Deconstruction’ to be dedicated to the Armenian community. I hope everyone loves ‘Deconstruction’ as much as we loved making it!”



“It’s a dream come true to have collaborated with my good friend, Cesar Gueikian, and Tony Iommi, who I have collaborated with before,” says Serj Tankian. “I am happy that we are using our platform to donate the music, my art, and Gibson’s incredibly unique guitar for such a great charity. Music with the right intentions can inspire and also create positive change.”



“It was great to hook up with Serj again and also to do a track with Cesar (I think that he’s trying to steal my job!! ) ha-ha!! The Armenian people are really lovely people, and it’s a great pleasure, a great cause, and I’m very happy to be involved in it.” --Tony Iommi



“We are delighted to participate in this initiative alongside Gibson Records,” says Martin Eurnekian, CEO of Corporación América Airports. “We are committed to fostering positive change within our communities, and we pledge to contribute a donation to the Armenia Fund which will match the funds generated from the auction of Serj’s painting, and the Gibson Les Paul guitar. This collaboration with Gibson presents an exceptional opportunity for us to further our strategic goal of making a meaningful impact in Armenia.”



Watch/share the lyric video for “Deconstruction” from the Gibson Band, HERE.

Click the above image to play the video.

Above: Gibson Les Paul Standard customized with the “Our Mountains” artwork.

Above: Gibson Les Paul Standard customized with the “Our Mountains” artwork.



Gibson Records:

GIBSON RECORDS



Armenia Fund:

ARMENIA FUND.ORG | IG | FB

Gibson Gives:

GIBSON GIVES.ORG

Gibson:

GIBSON.COM | X | IG | FB | GIBSON APP | GIBSON GARAGE | GIBSON TV



About Gibson Records:

For the past 130 years, Gibson--the iconic American instrument brand--has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. Iconic music that has inspired generations has been recorded on Gibson guitars since the inception of recorded music. Headquartered in Music City, Nashville, TN, Gibson Records partners with artists to produce, record, and promote their guitar-driven music to the forefront of culture under an artist-friendly partnership. Gibson Records released the new album First Last Time from the blues-rock group Ghost Hounds, which followed the first official release from Gibson Records, Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators’ acclaimed fourth full-length album titled 4. For more information on Gibson Records, visit: https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Gibson-Records.



About Gibson Gives:

For over 130 years, the iconic and leading American instrument brand Gibson has been shaping sound across generations and genres. Gibson, and its charitable arm Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a life-changing event. Gibson Gives--a 501(c)(3) is committed to making the world a better place by supporting non-profit organizations and programs in their efforts to advance musicians, youth-focused education, music, health, and wellness initiatives. 100% of all donations to and from Gibson Gives go towards giving the gift of music. In the last three years, Gibson Gives has raised over $4.5 million dollars and enabled $46 million in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving worldwide. For more information, visit: www.gibsongives.org.



About Armenia Fund, Inc.:

Founded in 1992, Armenia Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political humanitarian organization. Since its inception, Armenia Fund has raised more than $300 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance, housing, comprehensive medical relief, infrastructure repairs, and development and cultural-recovery programs, including schooling, and arts education for displaced communities in Armenia. For more information, visit www.armeniafund.org.



About Corporación América Airports:

Corporación América Airports acquires, develops, and operates airport concessions. The Company is one of the leading private airport operators in the world, currently operating 53 airports in 6 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Italy). In 2022, Corporación América Airports served 65.6 million passengers, 83.7% above the 35.7 million passengers served in 2021 and 22.1% below the 84.2 million served in 2019. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the ticker “CAAP”. For more information, visit http://investors.corporacionamericaairports.com.

(*) The donation committed by Corporación América Airports under this initiative shall be up to U$S 500,000.