The 2010 Fall Jagermeister Music Tour is being hailed as North America’s biggest thrash tour in 20 years. The tour will feature the 1991 original “Clash of the Titans” lineup — Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The tour will bring the three metal bands to one stage, where fans will experience complete performances of Slayer’s 1990 “Seasons in the Abyss” album, Megadeth’s 1990 “Rust in Peace” album, and the return of Anthrax’s singer Joey Belladonna. Continue Reading »

No plans for Labor Day? Well, for those who are lucky enough to live close to the Bay Area or have the ability to travel there, the folks over at Wente Vineyards are planning a killer music festival worth looking into. Here are the official details:
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Klaatu… Varata… Nicaragua?

Any self-respecting Army of Darkness fan knows “the words” and how Ash flubs the line when grabbing the Necronomicon, but no one I know has ever combined the movie with fine beverage…until now. Continue Reading »

Four breweries in Central Virginia have come together and collaborated on a Black IPA for the upcoming 2nd Annual Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival kicking off on August 21st at the Concert Grounds at Devils Backbone in Roseland, Virginia.

Blue Mountain Brewery, South Street Brewery, Starr Hill Brewery, and Devils Backbone Brewing Company (winner of the Brewers Association World Beer Cup 2010 Champion Brewery: Small Brewpub Category), whom are all located on the Brew Ridge Trail, came together and decided to try a new style and brew a Black IPA. This collaborative brew will be tapped on August 8th at Starr Hill Brewery from Noon till 5 PM. Continue Reading »

You may be familiar with the popular phrase In Vino Veritas (in wine there is truth). Well, now you can add En La Libertad De Tequila (in tequila there is liberty) to your list of fine beverage philosophies.

In its newest campaign, “Tequila Is Liberty”, 901 Silver Tequila is on a mission to inspire and compel its consumers to “elevate themselves above their everyday norm” and urges people to “feel at liberty to pursue”. Continue Reading »

While advocates against alcohol advertising in motorsports have been pressing for years for the elimination of such sponsorships, there are a few teams out there, in a multitude of motorsports, which carry the colors of both popular and distinguished brands. Take Formula 1, for instance, where high rollers and lavish lifestyles are omnipresent, and the sponsors pay a huge premium for the exposure. Continue Reading »

Last week, Red Stripe Beer announced the world premiere of the Red Stripe Ambassador’s “Ambassador Say Relax” video, a reggae remake of the popular ’80s song “Relax” (originally recorded by Frankie Goes to Hollywood).

“Red Stripe embodies the spirit of Jamaica and relaxation.” — Erin Chin, Red Stripe Brand Manager, Diageo. “It was only fitting for us to pay homage to this celebrated Eighties hit in a fun way that is true to our brand and its fans.” Continue Reading »

Tonight one of our favorite beer bloggers and good friend, Chris Spradley, will be making an appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s newest FOX reality cooking show, MasterChef. Continue Reading »