Contest: Win the new Black Sabbath “Classic Albums” DVD
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
We're officially 900 posts deep here at Addicted to Vinyl as we march towards our third year of existence (February 2011, for those that are keeping track).
To celebrate, we've got the chance for you to pick up a copy of the new Classic Albums DVD featuring the classic (of course it is!) album Paranoid by Black Sabbath. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the album, the DVD (also available on Blu-ray) features new interviews with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, and includes over 40 minutes of bonus features for a total running time of 97 minutes.
Check out a trailer:
Black Sabbath - exclusive clip from 'Classic Albums: Paranoid' from RawknRoll on Vimeo.
If you'd like to win a copy, send us an email with Sabbath in the subject line for your chance to win!
View CommentsContest: Win a copy of Pat Benatar’s new book!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
Leather lunged '80s rocker Pat Benatar dropped one of the surprise hits of the summer this week with the release of Between a Heart and a Rock Place, her new autobiography (written with Patsy Bale Cox) that chronicles 30+ years of crazy life in the music business. This book is one of the best rock books that I've read since the Warren Zevon book from a couple of years ago.
Although Between a Heart and a Rock Place might lack the large amount of scandalous moments found within the pages of the Zevon book (Pat's not that kind of girl), it more than makes up for that void by putting you smack dab in the middle of the recording studio for the biggest albums of Benatar's career. (Read my complete review of the book for Popdose right here.)
Thanks to the fine folks at HarperCollins, I've got five copies of Between a Heart and a Rock Place to give away to a few lucky ATV readers. Click here and send me an email with "Benatar" in the subject line for your chance to win! (UPDATE: We got our winners - thank you so much!)
You can also check out a sample chapter from the book right here.
One of my favorite Benatar moments is "Everybody Lay Down," the lead single from her 1993 album Gravity's Rainbow. I'll leave you with a live performance of that one (plus an interview), recorded live on Arsenio Hall. It's Youtube moments like this one that make me miss ol' Arsenio....
View CommentsContest: Win a copy of the new Plimsouls live CD!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
In early January, I shared details and an MP3 from Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal, the forthcoming live album from The Plimsouls which will be released on vinyl and CD on February 23rd. The fine folks at Alive Records have given me an extra copy of the CD version of this title, which I'm happy to offer up as a giveaway for one lucky ATV reader.
Recorded on Halloween night in 1981, it's certainly a nice time warp that sounds pretty good for the time period. As any good live release should hope to accomplish, Live! Beg, Borrow & Steal puts you right in the crowd for a dirty rock and roll set from the Plimsouls that is appropriately rough around the edges. As a bonus, The Fleshtones join in on three cuts. You want it, right? Drop an email with "Plimsouls" in the subject line for your chance to win. Good luck!
Plimsouls
Contest: Win an Elvis Costello “Spectacle” Prize Pack
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
The uber-fantastic Spectacle: Elvis Costello With... is back for another season on The Sundance Channel, and continues to be one of my favorite musical programs on television. The series is produced in conjunction with Elton John's Rocket Pictures and features Costello in conversation with a unique assortment of musical contemporaries each week.
Contest: Win a copy of Purple Rain on vinyl!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
Howdy folks!
We're in the midst of a holidays-related break from posting, and until normal posting resumes, we're going to wrap up the year with a couple of contests!
Earlier this year, Tom and the fine folks at Because Sound Matters/Warner Brothers sent us a mighty fine vinyl care package made up of a hefty selection of their latest releases. As we continue to plow through the ample slabs of vinyl, it seemed appropriate to offer up a choice item from that package for your listening pleasure!
The legendary Prince album Purple Rain marked its 25th anniversary this year, and Warner Brothers celebrated that milestone with a fresh release of Purple Rain on 180 gram vinyl, mastered directly from the original master tapes! The new pressing is a beaut, and we'd love to hook one lucky ATV reader up with their very own copy to enjoy!
Send us an email here, with "Prince vinyl" in the subject line, and we'll enter you for the chance to win - it's that simple!
Good luck!
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Contest: Win a signed copy of “Looking for Calvin and Hobbes”
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
One of my favorite books that I've read this year, is Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and His Revolutionary Comic Strip by Nevin Martell. (You can check out my review at Popdose right here.) Until and unless Watterson decides to tell the story himself, this book is the most complete look that you're going to get into the world of Bill Watterson and his wonderfully influential comic strip that has touched so many of us as fans.
In the spirit of the holiday season, Martell is giving away five autographed copies of his book - one of which will go to a lucky ATV reader!
View CommentsContest: Win a Lionel Holiday Train Car from Vapor Records!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
My pal Rob emailed me last week with the question, "What would the Holidays be without giving away a Lionel Train Car?"
He had no idea that he had just emailed the semi-authority on Lionel Model Trains. While that is a slight exaggeration, Lionel Trains did play a part in my early youth.
View CommentsContest: Win a copy of the new REO Speedwagon Christmas CD!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
When you care enough to give the very best, you keep it for yourself instead. you share it with the ones that you love!
With the holiday season in full swing, we've been feeling pretty nostalgic about the past year. While sitting around listening to the new REO Speedwagon holiday release Not So Silent Night with my Popdose compadres Jeff and Jason, I suddenly had a thought. What can I do to make someone's holiday just a little bit brighter?
View CommentsContest: Win a copy of Big Man – the new book by Clarence Clemons!
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
Well, the Springsteen tour is finally over.
Is anybody else already feeling a little bit of withdrawal like I am?
What are we going to do with all of our new found free time? While we wait to find out what Bruce and the guys are going to be up to, one option is to curl up with a copy of Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales - the critically acclaimed autobiography from the "Big Man" himself, Clarence Clemons of the legendary E Street Band.
C'mon, did we really just have to say his name?
I've got a copy of Big Man to give away to one lucky ATV reader, and I'm going to keep it simple - send me an email with the subject "Big Man," and I'll pick a random winner to enjoy this piece of literary perfection. One email entry per person please - we'll draw the winner at the beginning of next week.
In the meantime, here are a couple of book-related clips for your enjoyment - enjoy and good luck!
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Contest: Win the new live DVD from Jim Breuer
Written by: Matt Wardlaw
Prepare yourself kids! Comedian Jim Breuer is set to release his next DVD and Comedy Central special called Let's Clear The Air!
Let’s Clear The Air is a laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy special from Breuer highlighting topics ranging from his Long Island childhood experiences, things he finds funny with his own family, parental responsibility, and anecdotes about his experiences with other comedians (like Dave Chappelle and Tracy Morgan)
Tune in to Comedy Central on Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 pm (ET) to watch the world television premiere of his stand up special. Then, on the following Tuesday, July 28th Breuer will release the DVD version of the special including over 25 minutes of unaired material, photo shoot footage, and a "Fireside Chat With Dad".
In 1995, Breuer joined NBC’s "Saturday Night Live." Since then, he has gone on to star in several movies, tour the country with his "Heavy Metal Man" and "Family Man" comedy tours and host a daily show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio called "Breuer Unleashed." Breuer is best known for his performances as the infamous Goat Boy from "SNL," as well as his stoner character from the cult movie hit Half Baked.
Let's Clear The Air arrives in stores nationwide on Tuesday, July 28 and will also be available here.
Win your very own copy from Addicted to Vinyl!
Drop us a line here for a chance to win a copy of Let's Clear The Air for your personal viewing pleasure. Just put "Jim Breuer DVD" in your subject line, and we'll take care of the rest!!
We got a chance to watch an advance screener copy of the DVD, and it is a RIOT. All of your favorite Breuer-isms are here, and here's a special hint from us - make sure that you let the DVD menu play a little bit before making your selection!
Nab Smoke and Breu, Breuer's previous CD release, if you don't already have it.
The AC/DC routine is still one of my all-time favorite comedy bits!
Here's a great "kid in the candy store" type moment featuring Breuer jamming with his hero, AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson.
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