05/03/2012

Slipknot & Iron Maiden Members To Perform Live

Slipknot frontman, Corey Taylor, Iron Maiden drummer, Nicko McBrain and Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich are all set to play live at a special one-off show to celebrate Marshall Amps' 50th anniversary.


The show is titled Marshall Amps – 50 Years Of Loud, and will take place at London's Wembley Arena on September the 22nd. Also scheduled to perform are Black Label Society Zakk Wylde, Mr Big's Paul Gilbert, The Cult's Billy Diffy, Yngwie Malmsteen and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani.


McBrain, who will also act as compere for the event, recently commented on launch of the show:


"This is truly a celebration of a British Icon - Marshall. Beyond doubt, Jim Marshall and the team have shaped the sound of rock music for eternity. I feel more than privileged to be involved in this event. We’re bringing together beyond-legendary artists for a moment in history. Expect pure rock n roll madness amplified to the max by Marshall!"


Tickets go onsale on Friday (March 9) at 9am (GMT).