SCION A/V PRESENTS:
Kirk Von Hammett's Fear FestEvil After Party
Marking Zetro's First U.S. Show with EXODUS!
METALLICA Guitar Player & Legendary Bay Area Thrashers EXODUS
to Perform Together in San Diego on July 25[sup]th
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Scion Audio Visualcelebrates San Diego's enormous comic & entertainment convention with iconicMETALLICA guitar player Kirk Hammettand his namesake toy companyKirk Von Hammet Toyswith an exclusive, RSVP-only celebration dubbed the "Fear FestEvil After Party" that will showcase a performance by legendary Bay Area thrashersEXODUSon July 25[sup]th[/sup]at F6IX located at 526 F Street in San Diego, California.This show marks Zetro's first U.S. performance since his official return to EXODUS!
This specialEXODUSperformance will be highlighted byHammettjoining the band on-stage for a few songs.
"ThroughScion A/V, we are always looking for creative ways to merge the worlds of music and art that strike a chord with our customers," explainedJeri Yoshizu, manager of sales promotions atScion. "In addition to sponsoring several tours and dozens of special events each year, we also have theScion A/V Installationwhere we support independent visual artists. Partnering withKirk Hammettand his toy company helps bring distinctive music and art forms to an enthusiastic audience, which is whatScion A/Vis all about."
The free event will open for RSVPs today viaScionav.com/Fearfestevil.
About KIRK HAMMETT and KIRK VON HAMMETT TOYS:
Since he was a young boy in San Francisco's Mission District,Kirk Hammetthas been fascinated by all things "monster" and "sci-fi." From early years spent watching Creature Features to his present status as one of the foremost collectors of horror memorabilia in the world, theMETALLICAlead guitarist's passion for the macabre and mysterious has only grown deeper. In 2011,KirkformedKVH Toysto enable him to create custom horror collectibles for like-minded fans, and in 2012 he published his critically-acclaimed first book,Too Much Horror Business(now in its third print run via Abrams Press) which documented the highlights of his famous collection.Hammetthas also hosted special event screenings of his favorite classic horror movies at venues such as the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. In February 2014,Hammettlaunched his inaugural horror convention,Kirk Von Hammett's Fear FestEvil, at the historic Regency Ballroom in San Francisco. Featuring a wide array of guests from the worlds of horror & music (The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero to British legends of extreme metalCarcassand fellow Bay Area thrashersDeath Angel) as well as some of the most creative vending yet seen (including a taxidermy class),Fear FestEvilwas lauded by horror fans and critics alike as a unique entry into the world of horror conventions. Further products, events and publications are forthcoming, details of which can be found atKVHToys.com
About EXODUS:
With a career spanning 34 years and over five million albums sold worldwide,EXODUShas helped shape and define the Bay Area thrash metal genre for over three decades. Formed in 1980 by Tom Hunting andKirk Hammett(Metallica), the current incarnation ofEXODUScharges into the future with returning frontmanSteve "Zetro" Sousaon vocals,Gary HoltandLee Altuson guitars,Tom Huntingon drums, andJack Gibsonon bass. In 2014, the band will embark on the "ScionPresents:SLAYER / SUICIDAL TENDENCIES/ EXODUS"tour and will release a new full-length album in Fall 2014 via Nuclear Blast. For upcoming tour dates, visitwww.exodusattack.com
About Scion Audio Visual:
Scion Audio Visual(AV for short) is a creative enterprise ofSciondevoted to the discovery, nurture, funding and distribution of compelling music and arts programming.Scion A/Vhas created and championed projects for over 100 underground musical artists, supported tours and special events, created film documentaries, curated art installations, and produced a collection of 'zines. In addition,Scion A/Vexecutes the annual Scion Music(less) Music Conference and operates 7 broadband radio stations viaScion Streaming Radio.For more information, visitScionAV.com.
About Scion:
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind.Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The brand features five groundbreaking models with a wide array of standard features: the xD urban subcompact five-door, the iconic xB urban utility vehicle, the tC sports coupe, the premium micro-subcompact iQ and the FR-S rear-wheel drive sports car. TheScionbrand often applies new practices in all aspects of its business and pushes the creativity envelope with non-traditional advertising and marketing to engage young consumers.Scionalso supports originality through its programs in the artistic community. For more information, visitScion.com.
