Nights with Alice Cooper Twisted Sister Contest Thursday, July 30, 2009

Grand Prize: Epiphone JJ French Pinkburst Les Paul Guitar
Deadline: Aug 10, 2009

We've got an Epiphone JJ French Pinkburst Les Paul Guitar signed by Twisted Sister, PLUS a Line 6 “Pocket Pod” guitar amp modeler, a Zoom H2 handy recorder AND one copy of Twisted Sister's "Stay Hungry" limited edition vinyl for one lucky grand prize winner! Thanks to our pals at Rhino Records for this cool contest!

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GI Joe Rise of the Cobra Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed GI Joe PRS SE Custom 22
Deadline: Aug 16, 2009
Retail Value: $4,000

Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, whose previous collaboration was the worldwide blockbuster “TRANSFORMERS,” join forces with Spyglass Entertainment for another extraordinary action-adventure, “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” From the Egyptian desert to deep below the polar ice caps, the elite G.I. JOE team uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos. “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” is directed by Stephen Sommers (“The Mummy,” “The Mummy Returns”).

“G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra” opens in theaters August 7. Enter now for your chance to win!

One Grand Prize Winner will receive:
G.I. Joe branded Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 22 Electric Guitar signed by the cast of G.I. Joe
Three day/two night trip for two to see Kid Rock in concert Labor Day weekend

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The Parks "Born Into It" Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Acoustic Samick Guitar
Deadline: Sep 01, 2009

Enter to win The Parks "Born Into It" Sweepstakes Presented by Wrangler!

One grand prize winner will win one The Parks autographed acoustic Samick guitar; a $250 Wrangler Jeans & Shirts gift certificate and 1 autographed The Parks "Born Into It" CD.

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Fandango Blandslam Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Yamaha GigMaker EG Electric Guitar
Deadline: Aug 17, 2009
Retail Value: $540

Enter for a chance to win an Electric Guitar, iPhone, and more!

Get ready to rock this summer with BANDSLAM, a music-driven comedy starring Aly Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, & Lisa Kudrow. BANDSLAM opens nationwide August 14 along with an exclusive new trailer for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, which can only be seen in theatres.


Grand Prize:

1 Yamaha GigMaker EG Electric Guitar (includes15-watt, 2-channel Drive guitar amp)
1 iPhone 3GS
1 Bandslam Soundtrack
1 Bandslam Signed Poster

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Revolver Arkaea Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Jackson Electric Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

Enter to win a Jakson guitar, signature pedal, signed CD, drum sticks, and a t-shirt.

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Kars4Kids Jingle Contest

Grand Prize: Fender Stratocaster Guitar
Deadline: Oct 31, 2009

Record a video where you take our jingle and rock it out! Or rap it! Or create something entirely new.
Perhaps your 3-year-old can’t stop singing it…
or your dog. Be creative!

GRAND PRIZE: Bose Home Theatre System
4 FINALISTS: Fender Stratocaster Guitar
or Nintendo WII

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Musician's Friend BOSS Giveaway Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: 31 BOSS Pedals
Deadline: Aug 31, 2009
Retail Value: $3,304

Mega-BOSS Sweepstakes Enter To Win A Set Of 31 BOSS Pedals Worth $3,304.90! No Purchase Necessary

August is BOSS Month and to celebrate, one lucky Grand Prizewinner will receive a massive collection of 31 BOSS compact pedals, enough stompbox firepower to satisfy even the most over-the-top effects addict.

The Grand Prize has an approximate cash value of $3,304.90.

The winner will be selected in a random drawing on or around September 15, 2009. You’re automatically entered every time you place an order with Musician’s Friend between August 1, 2009, and August 31, 2009. No purchase is necessary to enter, See official rules.

BOSS has made the world’s most popular compact guitar pedals and accessories for over 30 years. From classic effects such as their legendary chorus and delays, to the latest cutting-edge tools for modern music making—when you’re serious about your sound, choose BOSS.

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Epiphone Rick Gone Wild Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Epiphone Twisted Sister Les Paul
Deadline: Aug 14, 2009
Retail Value: $2,425

Epiphone is proud to be a major sponsor of Rock Gone Wild! This 4-day festival brings together some of the best in Rock & Roll including... Twisted Sister, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust, Lita Ford, Saliva, Candlebox, Dokken, Saving Abel, Skid Row, Great White, April Wine, Eve 6, Marcy Playground, LA Guns... plus more!

The event takes place at the Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, Iowa on August 20th through 23rd... and the good news is that you could be our guest!

Here is what we are giving away:

4-DAY PLATINUM PACKAGE FOR 2: Seating in first 10 rows, Free Drinks (must be 21), Buffet Style Lunch, Dinner & Late Night Snacks, Soft Drinks & Water, Hologram Lanyard, Limited Edition Festival Poster, Limited Edition Festival T-Shirt, Meet & Greet with Twisted Sister, Autographed Epiphone Twisted Sister Les Paul Guitar with Case, Admission to the Gibson Tour Bus, Custom Epiphone Coleman SunDrome 2-Person Tent, 4-Epiphone drink Koozies, 4-Epiphone T-Shirts, 20x20 Camp Site. ($2,425 value!)

4-DAY VIP PACKAGE FOR 2: Seating in rows 11 through 30, Buffet Style Lunch Dinner and Late Night Snacks, Free Drinks (must be 21), Soft Drinks & Water, Meet & Greet with Twisted Sister, Admission to the Gibson Tour Bus, Custom Epiphone Coleman SunDrome 2-Person Tent, 4-Epiphone drink Koozies, 4-Epiphone T-Shirts, 20x20 Camp Site. ($1,076 value!)

4-DAY GA PACKAGES FOR 2: 4-Day Admission, Lawn Seating ($175 value!)

1-DAY GA PACKAGES FOR 2: 1-Day Admission on Day of Choice ($45 value!)

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Kill the Masses Giveaway Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Grand Prize: Autographed Bass Guitar
Deadline: Sep 08, 2009

In Celebration of one of Full Metal Rocks Favorite Las Vegas Bands Kill The Masses and the release of their new CD (Available August 1st), Full Metal Rock is previewing their track "Take A Long Walk Off A Short Pier" and have a sweet giveaway for you!

Enter to win a "Kill The Masses" Autographed Bass Guitar/Promo Pack or several runner up "Kill The Masses" Promo Packs

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Armour Ultimate Rock Your Block Party Monday, July 27, 2009

Grand Prize: Rock Concert
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009
Retail Value: $17,500

Win a rock concert on your block, in your backyard, or at a venue close to home!

Fifty First Prize winners will each receive a guitar case filled with assorted Armour® meat snacks products.

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Chimaira Guitar Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: ESP Guitar signed by Chimaira
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

Win a signed Guitar courtesy of Chimaira!

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Bethel Woods Music Festival Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Leslie West Signature 40th Anniversary Dean Guitar
Deadline: Aug 09, 2009
Retail Value: $200

Win Tickets to the Bethel Woods Music Festival & a Dean Guitar!

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock at the very site of the 1969 festival in Bethel, NY! Taking place at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on August 15, 2009, the Bethel Woods Music Festival boasts a stellar lineup including Heroes of Woodstock Levon Helm Band, Jefferson Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Mountain, Tom Constanten and Country Joe McDonald. Plus, enjoy a large craft exhibition featuring over 50 craft artists, art projects for kids and more.

Enter today for a chance to win two reserved tickets to the Bethel Woods Music Festival, two tickets to The Museum at Bethel Woods, 40th Anniversary t-shirts, and a Leslie West Signature 40th Anniversary Dean Guitar commemorating Leslie West and Mountain’s performance at the 1969 festival! It’s the ultimate prize for the ultimate Woodstock fanatic. Don’t miss your chance to score great tickets to the historic event, jam on a new guitar and more.

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D'Addario Beatles Guitar Strap Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Beatles Strap, Pick and Tuner Prize Pack
Deadline: Aug 28, 2009
Retail Value: $516

From Love Me Do to Revolution, the Beatles were arguably the most creative, diverse and influential band in pop music history. Planet Waves honors the Beatles’ legacy with a unique collection of guitar picks and straps, featuring iconic album covers and timeless images which capture the enduring spirit and essence of the “Fab Four.”

3 Grand Prize packages including (in each):

Entire First Official Beatles Strap Collection
$54.99/each Total ARV $439.92
Includes 8 straps; Abbey Road, Anthology, Hard Days, Help, Sgt. Peppers, Yellow Submarine, Meet The Beatles, Revolver

Entire First Official Beatles Pick Collection
$8.99/each Total ARV $26.97
Includes 3 medium gauge 10-packs includes; Albums, Meet The Beatles, Revolver

Headstock Tuner by Planet Waves
ARV $49.99

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16 Second Stare Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Autographed Guitar
Deadline: Nov 01, 2009

Enter for a chance to win a Signed Guitar from 16 Second Stare! Sign up for their newsletter and you could be the lucky winner of an electric guitar personally signed by 16 Second Stare.

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Darrell Scott Guitar Contest Sunday, July 26, 2009

Grand Prize: Autographed Baby Taylor Guitar
Deadline: Sep 30, 2009

Announcing the Summer Guitar Giveaway! Enter for your chance to win a Baby Taylor Guitar personally autographed by Darrell.

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In This Moment Guitar Giveaway Saturday, July 25, 2009

Grand Prize: 2 Autographed Guitars
Deadline: Aug 31, 2009

One Grand Prize winner will receive two autographed In This Moment guitars that were used in the video shoot for "Forever" and a signed copy of "The Dream".

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Wear Your Music Sweepstakes Thursday, July 23, 2009

Grand Prize: Guitar String Bracelet
Deadline: Aug 01, 2009

Hear it, Love it, Wear it! The Guitar String Bracelet Charity Project

What fun! These unique bracelets are made out of guitar strings!

The fashion bracelets come in a variety of colors that can work for guys or girls. The artist bracelets are made out of guitar strings that were used and donated by musicians - the profits are donated to the charity of the artist's choice - how cool is that? :)

They have Artist Bracelets from a wide variety of 'guitar gods' including Santana, Clapton, Zakk Wylde (OK, those are some of my faves - there are lots more) and there is an amazing list of charities that they support.

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Premier Guitar Martin Giveaway

Grand Prize: Martin 1 Series DC-1E
Deadline: Aug 19, 2009
Retail Value: $1,499

Enter to win a Martin 1 Series DC-1E

-Model/Type: Dreadnought
-Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
-Back/Sides: Solid Sapele
-Neck: Stratabond
-Finish Body: Satin
-Finish Top: Satin
-Scale Length: 25.4”
-Electronic Features: Volume, Tone-shaping Controls, Onboard Digital Tuner, Pop-up Battery Access

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Interstate Music Martin Backpacker Guitar Contest Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Grand Prize: Martin Backpacker Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Oct 01, 2009

Enter to Win a Martin Backpacker Steel String Acoustic Guitar!

Inspiration and creativity is often evoked by memorable moments and experiences. The Martin Backpacker allows you to take your talent with you - wherever you go. This fully playable, steel string, compact travel guitar is designed to meet the needs of musicians on the run. With a total weight of 2.5 pounds, the Backpacker guitar is lightweight and easy to carry

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Hot Topic Dommin Sweepstakes Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Grand Prize: Autographed Squire Guitar
Deadline: Aug 20, 2009
Retail Value: $500

Dommin is set to take the world by storm, and Hot Topic is the only place you can get their new EP! Now they want to hook you up with a sweet autographed guitar as well! Be sure to pick up their new EP, which just came out on July 7th!

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My Latino Voice Guitar Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Epiphone DR100 Acoustic Guitar
Deadline: Aug 31, 2009

Enter to win a cool Epiphone DR100 Ebony acoustic guitar autographed by one of your favorite Latin bands, Aterciopelados! This is a brand new guitar autographed by Aterciopelados for Mi Apogeo / My Latino voice during their latest NYC stop on April 4, 2009. This is a one of a kind instrument and it can be yours.

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Keith Urban Rockband Country Track Pack Sweepstakes Monday, July 20, 2009

Grand Prize: Signed Fender Guitar
Deadline: Aug 31, 2009
Retail Value: $1,418

Rock the Country Pack!

The new Rock Band country track pack is here. You could play along with Keith Urban and other artists. Enter now for your chance to win a pack, a Fender guitar autographed by Urban and more.

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Alfred Music Ultimate Metal Giveaway Saturday, July 18, 2009

Grand Prize: Daisy Rock Girl Rock Candy Guitar
Deadline: Aug 23, 2009
Retail Value: $1,500

Enter to win a prize package worth over $1500!

One metal fan will win over $1500 in merchandise, including Authentic Guitar TAB Songbooks, Live concert DVDs and more from Alfred Publishing, and a Rock Candy Special guitar from Daisy Rock Girl Guitars valued at over $700.

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Rado Lia Eli Young Band Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Copley Eli Young Band Acoustic
Deadline: Aug 03, 2009
Retail Value: $2,500

Have you been dying to learn how to play the guitar? How about getting PRIVATE LESSONS from James Young, guitarist for The Eli Young Band!? Aside from meeting the Eli Young band, getting your guitar autographed and receiving private guitar lessons, there’s more!

You’ll get to attend their concert outdoors under the stars at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, near Denver, Colorado. The Eli Young band is also performing with Darius Rucker, Pat Green with Jack Ingram, and Kate and Kacey.

Kick back and let Universal Records South treat you to guitar lessons and a Labor Day weekend flyaway to Denver, Colorado!

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive the following:
Flyaway to Denver, Colorado Sept. 4-6 for the winner and a guest:
-Copley acoustic Eli Young Band guitar
-Round-trip airfare for two to Denver, CO
-Two nights double-occupancy hotel accommodations
-Two tickets to the Eli Young Band Denver show on September 4th
-Backstage meet and greet passes for two
-Guitar lessons backstage for the winner with lead guitarist, James Young

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Girl In a Coma Giveaway

Grand Prize: Signed Epiphone Les Paul Special II
Deadline: Aug 17, 2009
Retail Value: $199

Win an Epiphone Les Paul Special II signed by Girl in a Coma.

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Taking Woodstock Sweepstakes Thursday, July 16, 2009

Grand Prize: Epiphone Coronet Guitar
Deadline: Sep 04, 2009
Retail Value: $450

* Open to Canadian residents only.

Enter to win 1 of 3 Taking Woodstock Epiphone Coronet Guitars.

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Crue Fest 2 Flyaway Contest

Grand Prize: Signed Epiphone Bass Guitar
Deadline: Jul 20, 2009

Crue Fest returns for another summer tour, featuring performances by Motley Crue, Godsmack, Theory Of A Deadman, Drowning Pool & Charm City Devils. Enter to win a trip to New York City to attend the show in PNC Bank Arts Center (NJ) on August 18, 2009, along with an Epiphone bass guitar signed by Motley Crue!

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The Absence Guest Guitar Shred Off Contest Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Grand Prize: Spot on The Absence Upcoming Album
Deadline: Jul 29, 2009

Anyone that knows The Absence, knows we love our fans... let's face it, you guys are why we do what we do. So whenever we get the chance we always like to show our ratitude anyway cool way we can think of.

Since we know a ton of our fans are guitarists, this time around we thought it would be cool to give you a little piece of the action! So.. while working on pre-production for our newest record "Enemy Unbound", we left a section open for a guest guitar lead from one of our fans!

The contest is pretty simple, download the backing guitar riff from our myspace, come up with your coolest guitar lead over it, upload it to YouTube.com, and we'll pick the winner!

Runners up will receive goodies like autographed CDs, shirts, stickers!

The contest deadline is JULY 29th! So don't be a slacker and good luck!"

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Altpress 2009 Summer of Rock Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Custom Epiphone Summer of Rock Guitar
Deadline: Sep 11, 2009
Retail Value: $341

2009 IS THE SUMMER OF ROCK!

ENTER TO WIN a Limited Edition Custom Summer of Rock Guitar from Epiphone! 10 Grand Prize winners will receive a Custom Summer of Rock Guitar!

AP's guide to the summer's hottest bands featuring exclusive interviews and reviews on over 25 bands, four limited edition collectible covers, guitar picks, stickers, tattoos, trading cards (collect all 20!), a 20-track CD featuring Aiden, A Day to Remember, All That Remains, Cage The Elephant, Spinnerette, NOFX, and many more!

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liveDaily John Mellencamp Guitar Giveaway

Grand Prize: Arctic White Squier Telecaster
Deadline: Aug 20, 2009
Retail Value: $165

Win John Mellencamp’s Life Death Live and Freedom on CD & a Signed Fender Guitar!

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp wowed fans across the nation with last year’s tour in support of Life Death Love and Freedom. Now you can experience that magic again and again with Mellencamp’s new live album Life Death Live and Freedom.

Recorded during the 2008 outing, the new album features live versions of eight selections from the studio release--including a live take on the latest single “A Ride Back Home”--showcasing Mellencamp’s amazing ability to translate his songs to the live stage and connect with fans.

Enter today for a chance to win John Mellencamp’s Life Death Live and Freedom on CD. One lucky grand prize winner will take home the album along with a Fender Squire Telecaster guitar signed by John Mellencamp! Don’t miss your chance to score the new release from one of America’s true music greats and a sweet piece of rock memorabilia.

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Party Like a Rockstar with Nickelback in Las Vegas Monday, July 13, 2009

Grand Prize: Nickel Back Prize Pack
Deadline: Aug 14, 2009
Retail Value: $6,900

Grand Prize winner gets 2 tickets to the 9/6/09 Nickelback performance in Las Vegas, airfare, 2 night's accommodations, VIP Passes to the PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR Meet and Greet with Nickelback.

Winner also recieves a Gibson and PRS Guitar!

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Altpress The Material Sweepstakes Sunday, July 12, 2009

Grand Prize: Spector Bass Guitar
Deadline: Aug 03, 2009

Enter to win a custom snare drum from Dark Horse Percussion, a killer bass guitar from Spector, and a sweet pair of shades from Anarchy Angel.

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Shawn Colvin Guitar Giveaway Friday, July 10, 2009

Grand Prize: Signed X-Series Martin Guitar
Deadline: Jul 21, 2009

Enter Now for Your Chance to Win a Signed Guitar

E-mail info@nonesuch.com by Tuesday, July 21, for your chance to win a brand-new X-Series Martin Guitar, signed by Shawn. Three runners-up will win a free, signed copy of the CD.

You can also order the album at the Nonesuch Store by July 21 to be automatically entered to win and receive, along with MP3s of the complete album, the exclusive Nonesuch Store bonus download, "Another Long One."

Recorded over three-nights at San Francisco's famous jazz club Yoshi's, Live features songs from Colvin's incredible two-decade career, including her Nonesuch debut, These Four Walls, as well as her take on songs by Robbie Robertson, Gnarls Barkley, and Talking Heads. Live captures the beauty and intimacy of Shawn's performances, showcasing her inimitable voice and matchless guitar stylings.

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JR Taking Back Sunday Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Autographed Squier Guitar
Deadline: Jul 31, 2009
Retail Value: $200

Enter to Win: A Squier by Fender Guitar Autographed by Taking Back Sunday!

After putting in their time on the New York/New Jersey punk scene, toiling away as a perennial opening act, and selling themselves hard on the Vans Warped tour, Long Island's Taking Back Sunday achieved a major breakthrough with 2004's Where You Want To Be, released on Victory Records.

Rooted in the anthemic punk and hardcore sounds, Taking Back Sunday also possess a mature sense of songcraft and structure that expands on the punk template. By the time 2006's Louder Now was released, the band had become true mainstream rock stars. Though co-founder and vocalist Fred Mascherino left the band in 2007 to focus on his solo career, the band has soldiered on. Their newest release is New Again.

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Revolver Rockstar Mayhem Fest Sweepstakes

Grand Prize: Epiphone guitar and Prize Pack
Deadline: Aug 15, 2009
Retail Value: $370

Enter to win a Rockstar Mayhem Fest Prize Package including an autographed Epiphone guitar, $200 f.y.e. gift card and one year subscription to Revolver.

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