Tickets now on sale:  http://rawkshow.eventbrite.com

Shadows Fall, Wargasm, Fates Warning, Steel Assassin, All That Remains, Holy Diver, Triphammer, Tongue N’ Groove, Gozu,  Metal:101, HellSpeak, Dark Day Sunday and Auditory Imagery.  Besides being some of the biggest, talented and most respected names in heavy metal ever to emerge from the New England area, members of each band will be joining forces to participate in an epic night of music and charity.

On Saturday, July 9th, musicians from these bands will perform as 4 of the most talented tribute bands imaginable.

Vagabond Kings, comprised of the rhythm section from Boston legends Wargasm and the twin guitar harmonies of Steel Assassin, pay tribute to the music of Thin Lizzy.

Kobra Kai, a super-group including 3 virtuoso shredders from Shadows Fall and Fates Warning are joined by the former All That Remains drummer and vocalist Marc Lopes of HellSpeak and Dark Day Sunday, pay tribute to the glory days of metal.

Maiden The USA, featuring South Shore all-stars Tongue N’ Groove, Triphammer and Auditory Imagery, are joined by John Falzone of Steel Assassin on vocals, to pay tribute to the iconic Iron Maiden.

As the clock strikes midnight, the world’s premiere Dio tribute act, Holy Diver, take the stage in celebration of Ronnie James Dio’s 69th birthday, which occurs on this magical night.  The band were recently connected with Ronnie’s widow and manager, Wendy Dio, after a generous donation to the *Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund*, created in RJD’s memory.  The band also recently returned from an epic performance at Gillmanfest in Venezuela.  Holy Diver will showcase material that spans the vocalists entire career; including classic songs by Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio

Everyone who attends will be entered to win an autographed guitar signed by all the bands, Red Sox vs. Yankees tickets plus swag and prizes from our prize vault.

The first 100 guests will also receive a customized tin of *RAWK HARD* heavy metal condoms, courtesy of ONE CONDOMS, who support local music and promote safe sex.

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Rawkstars, Inc., a nonprofit music organization which provides free instruments, lessons and music education programs for kids, will benefit from proceeds generated by the event.  Rawkstars has partnered with a growing list of local organizations including The Boys & Girls Club, The Home For Little Wanderers and Dana Farber, and The Passim School of Music to bring opportunity through music to kids who might not otherwise have access.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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For more information, or to contribute to Rawkstars, visit www.rawkstars.org.
Contact: Jonathan Jacobs, Rawkstars, Inc. Executive Director, at 617-750-0775 or jjacobs@rawkstars.org.

The artists include:

Vary Lumar, receiving accolades for their recent releases “Waiting Room” and “Plasticolor Coma”

Bone Dry System, whose “Bardo” EP has garnered international acclaim

The Dejas, recently heard on NECN and Aston Kutcher’s show “The Beautiful Life”,

Local legend Pete Montgomery and his band The Montgomerys.

PLUS, a special performance by Mia Boostrom, America’s Got Talent finalist who performed with David Foster at Agganis Arena last year!

Tickets are $10 Pre-sale, $15 at the door and can be purchased here:

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1177015

Come on out everyone! This promises to be a great time!

37′ Productions, and Rawkstars, Inc. present:  Mia Boostrom, Bone Dry System, Vary Lumar, The Dejas and The Montgomerys.  The show takes place at The Hard Rock Cafe, Boston on Saturday March 13th.  Tickets are $10 in advance and on-sale now!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rawkstars, who provide free instruments, lessons and music education programs for Boston area kids.

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Meliah rage has much to celebrate. Now in their 23^rd year, and after having recently reunited with original singer Mike Munro, Meliah Rage have just released what many are calling their finest album in ‘Masquerade’, which is currently available exclusively via metrocityrecords.com.

Following hot on the heels of their triumphant 2007 comeback album ‘War of the Eight Saints’, power metal legends Steel Assassin have released a new CD consisting of new recordings of the 80’s classics that made the band local living legends.

Recently signed with heavyweight indie Metal Blade Records, Ravage have just released ‘The End of Tomorrow’, and will wrap up a hectic year of touring and recording with this special one-off triple bill CD release show.

Mob Hit features musicians that have come from several successful bands (Wargasm, Diecast, Every Second, Kranksquad, Indesit), and promise to add an ‘old school hardcore’ vibe to the festivities.

For more information, visit www.rawkstars.org.