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"BATTERY"...Thee Tribute to METALLICA





Battery 2007 Phil, Laurence, Jason, Jay


* In Nov. 1998 "BATTERY" opens for METALLICA for all “sold-out” dates of the "GARAGE INC." 
Tour. Venues include: The Aragon Ballroom- Chicago, The State Theatre-Detroit, Roseland 
Ballroom-NYC....Philadelphia & Toronto 


* The METALLICA Club Magazine, SO WHAT! Vol #2 Issue #4, Editorial by Lars Ulrich 
endorsing "BATTERY"


* Lead singer of "BATTERY" was invited to audition for Metallica to fill in for an injured 
James Hetfield, during the METALLCA/Guns & Roses Tour.


* Feb 2000 "BATTERY" was featured on MTV as one of the premier tribute bands in the 
world and voted "Best Metallica Tribute Band" by MTV.


*  Jaymz Hetfield comments on "BATTERY":  "It was fun to see us live finally!"


* "BATTERY" interview & picture featured with METALLICA in KERRANG! Magazine from 
London, England, Dec 12th, 1998 issue.


* METAL EDGE Magazine, April 1999 said:  "BATTERY did METALLICA Justice! 
   You could hardly tell the difference!"...in an article entitled METALLICA UNDERCOVER. 


* June 1999 "BATTERY" was featured in "GUITAR MAGAZINE" in an article titled, 
  "A Day in the Life of BATTERY"! 


* Nov 1999 "BATTERY" mentioned on cover of USA TODAY, announcing the upcoming 
METALLICA & BATTERY Tour. 


* Jason Newstead on Battery: "They take it to our level! That's pretty cool!" 


* March '99 GUITAR Magazine: "Impressive set by Metallica cover band BATTERY"          
  A review of the Nov 23rd Roseland Ballroom Show,  METALLICA/BATTERY  


* Sept 2000 "BATTERY" opened for the new alternative rock bands "FUEL", "NICKLEBACK" 
and "LIFEHOUSE" at Jacksonville Florida's PLANET-FEST 2000  for 95.5 Planet Radio. 


* March 1999 "BATTERY" interview featured in Metallica's, SO WHAT! Fan Club Magazine 
Vol #6 Issue #1 


* "BATTERY" headlined the HALLOWEEN 2001 show "NIGHTMARE on DIVISION" for 
CHICAGO Radio WLUP 97.9  THE LOOP. 


* Jan 24th 1999 "BATTERY" plays the HOUSE OF BLUES in CHICAGO. 


* August 1999 "BATTERY" plays DISNEY WORLD, Orlando Florida, THE HOUSE  OF 
BLUES. 


* "BATTERY" headlines BEARFEST 2000, Parkersburg W. Virginia for rock Radio station, 
103.1 THE BEAR 


* Sept 2000 "BATTERY" headlines WGCC 97.9 ROCKFEST 2000 in Batavia, New York 
at Genessee Community  College!!!! 


* Lars Ulrich answering a question about young bands Metallica has inspired: "Beatles, 
Rolling Stones, & Battery" 


* April 2002 "BATTERY" plays LIVESTOCK 12 in Tampa Florida, opening for KID ROCK, 
ROB ZOMBIE, STONETEMPLE PILOTS, SEVENDUST, PUDDLE OF MUD, JERRY 
CANTRELL..... 


* January 2003 Headline New Years Eve Show in Modesto California for 96 Rock. 


* April 2003  "BATTERY" plays LIVESTOCK 13 in Tampa, Florida opening for GODSMACK, 
DEF LEPPARD, THREE DOORS DOWN, Saliva, Stone Sour,  


* June 2003 "BATTERY" plays Missoula, Montana Metal Festival opening for POISON, 
VINCE NEIL (Motley Crue), SKID ROW & FIREHOUSE!!!!! 


* June 2004 “BATTERY” returns to Missoula, Montana Metal Festival opening for VINCE 
NEIL, LOVERBOY, TESLA, and PAT BENETAR!!!!!!! 


* Dec 2004 “BATTERY” headlines 3 shows in PUERTO RICO & ST. THOMAS 
(US Virgin Islands) sponsored by Jack Daniels & Smirnoff!!!! 


* May 2005 JASON TAYLOR returns to "BATTERY" as Jaymz Hetfield. Jason was 
in the band during the Metallica Tour and his return has propelled the band to headline 
status, once again. Long Distance Concerts-Las Vegas CEO Lance Surber starts booking 
national US Tour with G&R Tribute "Paradise City."


* June 2005 "BATTERY" to headline the DETROIT HARD ROCK CAFE'. Date TBA!


* July 2005 "BATTERY" slated to play three "EASY RIDER BIKE FESTIVALS" in three
different states for Easy Rider Magazines. July 9th in Wilson, North Carolina,..........
July 16th in Prospect, Pennsylvania,............July 23rd in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.


* July 14th, 2005 "BATTERY" headlines the HARD ROCK CAFE' in Chicago, Illinois.


* July 15th 2005 "BATTERY" co-headlines the "Heart of Illinois Festival" in Peoria, Illinois, 
sharing the stage with G&R Tribute band, "Paradise City"....


*Aug 2005 "BATTERY" plays STURGIS SD at The Full Throttle Saloon during Sturgis Bike fest. 

The biggest bike festival in the world.


* Sept 11th 2005 "BATTERY" headlines "September 11th Memorial Day Show" in Hildalgo 
Texas with G&R Tribute Paradise City.


* April 2006 "BATTERY" headlines the first annual MIDTALLICA BASH in Chicago 
for the Chicago chapter of the Metallica fanclub.


* Sept 2006 "BATTERY" returns for three shows in Puerto Rico including The Hard Rock Cafe' 
 in San Juan and an acoustic "unplugged" show filmed live for Puerto Rican Music TV.



* For the full deal on "BATTERY", including detailed reports of their tour with METALLICA 
& photos.....Visit the official "BATTERY" website at: http://www.disasterarea.org
Or click on this link :::::----->>>>> "BATTERY" Official Website


*"BATTERY" on myspace..."BATTERY" on Myspace
For booking info contact: Al Spohn
Suncoast Music Mgmt., LLC
10920 Kenmore Dr.
New Port Richey, FL. 34654
(727) 815-9513
(727) 842-3830 fax
(727) 237-7971 cell
www.suncoastentertainment.biz
License TA725

To Contact the Band directly
Email Laurence at: disasterarea@disasterarea.org
OR Call: 727-543-7563
       
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