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[Rhonda Ross]

Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants), which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Commented Banali: "Little did I know in 1983 as the drummer for QUIET RIOT and being fortunate enough to have anyone ask me for my autograph, that 26 years later I would still be fortunate enough to have anyone asking for my autograph! I am indeed a lucky man!

"I will be signing at Ludwig drums on Saturday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m. in Hall C and at Vic Firth at 4:00 p.m. in Hall D also on Saturday. I will also be visiting my friends at Sabian cymbals in Hall also located in Hall D throught the day."

Important: The NAMM show is **NOT** open to the public. The only attendees are NAMM member companies and their invited guests.

Video footage of Frankie Banali's "24/7/365" drum clinic, which was held on October 4, 2008 as part of the 11th annual Hollywood Vintage and Custom Drum Show in Hollywood, California, can be viewed below.

Frankie Banali in 2007 created a labor of love with a CD (released under the FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS banner), entitled "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin". Frankie invited many of his friends to join him on making a heartfelt tribute to his favorite drummer John Bonham and his band LED ZEPPELIN.

For more information,http://frankie-banali.com/LZ-Tribute.html

Guitarist Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, THE ESSENESS PROJECT, NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD, VICIOUS RUMORS) will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants), which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. His schedule is as follows:

Randall Amps: Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. (performing/meet-and-greet, Booth 5244B)

B.C. Rich Guitars: Friday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. (meet-and-greet, Booth 4884)

Randall Amps: Saturday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m. (performing/meet-and-greet, Booth 5244B)

B.C. Rich Guitars: Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m. (meet-and-greet, Booth 4884)

Smyth will be performing a brief compilation of his solos from the 2005 NEVERMORE disc he was part of, "This Godless Endeavor". He will also be joined by THE ESSENESS PROJECT bandmate Steve Hoffman to play songs from their debut instrumental album, with Smyth demonstrating Randall's MTS Series head and cabinets.

Says Smyth, "I am pleased to be making a return trip to this year's winter NAMM! Steve Hoffman, the other 'Ess,' and I will be performing material from THE ESSENESS PROJECT debut at this year's NAMM. We'll be performing at the NAMM Randall amplifier booth on Friday, and one more time on Saturday with. I am very pleased to announce in my search for great tone, I have arrived at the door of Randall amps, and could not be happier with the MTS series head. A very versatile amp, and great heavy tones, this amp has it all, and does it all! I'll also be over at the B.C. Rich booth, checking out the new B.C.'s coming out this year, and discussing a very killer surprise coming to you in 2009. Looking forward to the show!"


Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, HELLYEAH, DAMAGEPLAN) will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants), which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. His schedule is as follows:

Friday, January 16:

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Ddrum
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Vic Firth

Saturday, January 17:

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Ddrum
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Sabian

Important: The NAMM show is **NOT** open to the public. The only attendees are NAMM member companies and their invited guests.

A five-minute video clip of Vinnie Paul Abbott showing off his chops on a new Ddrum kit can be viewed below.

Ddrum and Vinnie Paul Abbott recently announced the unveiling of a new signature product line.

Commented Vinnie Paul: "I'm proud to announce that I am making the move to Ddrum. This opportunity is giving me the chance to expand beyond playing music and bring my own line of kick-ass, affordable drums to skin bashers around the world. Simply put, these drums look and sound amazing. Hell yeah!"

"Vinnie Paul is the star in metal drumming, period. There is no doubt that this is a new day at Ddrum," said Ddrum CEO Elliott Rubinson." Division manager Terry Platt added, "The signature products from Vinnie are going to be sick."

The new line will be displayed at NAMM and Vinnie Paul will be on hand to sign autographs and help promote the product.

Since 1983, Ddrum has been pushing the limits of the percussive industry in product, marketing and brand recognition demonstrating its desire to be the best.

To learn more about Ddrum, visit www.ddrum.com
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