Godsmack Joins the 'VH1 Rock Honors' Lineup

Godsmack Joins the 'VH1 Rock Honors' Lineup

Performances by Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers as Well as Honorees KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest

Jaime Pressly Hosts and Riki Rachtman Serves as Backstage Announcer for 'VH1 Rock Honors' Premiering May 31 at 9PM

NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Godsmack joins previously announced performers Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers, who has recently joined Queen for tours of Europe and the USA, as they pay tribute to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock with the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors." Hosted by Jaime Pressly of the hit sitcom "My Name Is Earl," this year's celebration will honor the music and influence of KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest.

Premiering on Wednesday, May 31 at 9PM*, "VH1 Rock Honors," will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 25. The show will include performances by all of the honorees as well as tribute performances by Godsmack, whose new album, Godsmack IV just debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, Foo Fighters, The All-American Rejects and Paul Rodgers. Riki Rachtman will serve as backstage announcer. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

The 2-hour tribute will salute the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of hard rock. The influence of these honorees will be felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves.

Tickets priced at $60, $125 and $175, not including applicable service charges, are currently on sale via http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and at all Ticketmaster outlets or in Las Vegas by going directly to the Mandalay Bay Box Office or by calling 877-632-7400 or 702-632-7580. For VIP Tickets Contact VH1 Save The Music at 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com.

For more information go to http://www.vh1.com/ and check soon for interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more.

VH1.com is in search for the top air guitarists in the country, challenging all wanna-be rock icons to its "Air to the Throne" air guitar competition. The champion will win a trip to "VH1Rock Honors" in Las Vegas where he or she will perform on the red carpet and be crowned VH1's "Air to the Throne." The champ will also win a coveted spot in the official U.S. Air Guitar Championship Finals in New York. To enter, visit http://air.vh1.com/.

"VH1 Rock Honors" is sponsored by Verizon Wireless, Aquafina, Crest(R) Whitening Plus Scope(R) Extreme, TACO BELL(R), Pantene(R) Pro-V(R), Nationwide Insurance, Degree for Men, Listerine Pocket Mist(R) and Sirius Satellite Radio.

"VH1 Rock Honors" is directed by David Mallet and executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim for VH1 and Greg Sills and Paul Flattery for Choe Productions.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 87 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH Uno and VH1 Country. Connect with VH1 at http://www.vh1.com/.

Mandalay Bay Events Center continues its tradition as one of the world's premier entertainment venues in the world. The 12,000-seat multi-purpose Events Center has hosted championship boxing events including De La Hoya vs. Trinidad and Vargas vs. Mosley. The Events Center also has been the home to sold-out concert audiences for such performers as Bette Midler, Kenny Chesney, Van Halen, The Eagles, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Live televised events have included the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals and Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular.

*all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 Tracy McGraw/VH1
212-846-7131 212-846-7879

Scott Acord/VH1
310-752-8075

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik, +1-212-846-7131, or Tracy McGraw, +1-212-846-7879,
or Scott Acord, +1-310-752-8075, all of VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://air.vh1.com/

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