COLDCOCK American Herbal Whiskey is announcing their first-ever official “Battle of the Bands”, offering unsigned bands the chance of a lifetime: a year-long agency deal with one of the top booking agencies in the industry! Additional prizes will include a Record Deal with Century Media Records/Another Century Records, a Management Deal through Street Smart Management, COLDCOCK Whiskey-branded Schecter Guitars, a Sponsorship deal with KRANK Amplifiers, custom REMO Drumheads, Miktek Microphones, Monster Products prize packs, Vic Firth drum sticks and more. This unique “Battle of the Bands” contest is designed to actively give up-and-coming artists hands-on experience with representing themselves professionally in the industry.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT, AND HOW DO I ENTER?

Rock, hard rock and metal bands can earn points by responsibly promoting COLDCOCK Whiskey to their 21+ fans. The top ten bands with the most points will be chosen as finalists. Finalists will be judged by a celebrity panel of judges (based on originality of material, songwriting skills, public appeal) for a chance at the grand prize. Bands can enter by going to http://battle.coldcockwhiskey.com

The contest takes place from May 1, 2015 until August 31, 2015. All band members from participating bands must be 21+.

“COLDCOCK Whiskey has always been a supporter of up and coming musicians and this is our way to help bands further their careers and get heard by the masses… while having a great time drinking and promoting COLDCOCK Whiskey to their fans!” statesCOLDCOCK American Herbal Whiskey founder and Zeiler Spirits CEO Rick Zeiler.  “We couldn’t be more proud to be teaming up with a major booking agency to offer bands this opportunity.”

Judges include:

• John Reese of Synergy Global Entertainment (Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Tour)
• Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour)
• Sam Bettley of Asking Alexandria
• Yesod Williams of Pepper
• Chris Linck of Attila
• Dan Jacobs of Atreyu
• CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool
• Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob
• Don Jamieson (comedian and co-host of VH1’s “That Metal Show”)
• Shannon Gunz of Sirius XM
• Don Robertson of Street Smart Management
• Tony Couch of Indegoot Management
• Maria Ferrero of Adrenaline PR
• Chad Vogelsong of Monster Products
• Ryan Harlacher of Creative Artist Agency
• Larry Mazer of Entertainment Services Unlimited​

GRAND PRIZE:

• One (1) Year long booking deal with a Major Booking Agency
• Record Deal with Century Media Records/Another Century Records
• Management Deal with Street Smart Management
• Official Sponsorship with COLDCOCK Whiskey
• A PR Prize Pack including press releases, media placements, music servicing and more from Adrenaline PR
• A One Year Endorsement Deal with KRANK Amplifiers
• Custom COLDCOCK Whiskey Schecter Guitar
• Monster Products prize package
• 50 Pair of custom branded Vic Firth sticks along with other accessories
• Custom REMO Drumheads
• A One Year Endorsement Deal with Miktek Microphones​

One Finalist Band will receive:

• Official Sponsorship with COLDCOCK Whiskey
• Custom COLDCOCK Whiskey Schecter Guitar
• Krank Amplifier REV+ 4x12 half stack, 100 watt head and a 4x12 cab
• Monster Products prize package
• 12 pair of Vic Firth sticks of players choice along with accessories
• Custom REMO Drumheads​

Three Runner Up Bands will receive:

• Official Sponsorship with COLDCOCK Whiskey
• Monster Products prize package
• 12 pair of Vic Firth sticks of choice​

See what our judges have to say about the COLDCOCK Battle of the Bands!

• SAM BETTLEY OF ASKING ALEXANDRIA - "Stoked to be judging the COLDCOCK Whiskey battle of the bands! I've been working closely with them for over a year now and they are the best! Not to mention they have THE best tasting whiskey... Just sayin’."
• KEVIN LYMAN - "Any time I get a chance to back Rick and Adam, while supporting music and new bands - I'm in!"
• DAN JACOBS OF ATREYU - "This is such a great opportunity for bands to have a genuine chance at a shot in the limelight which is such an incredible dream for me to be a part of.”
• YESOD WILLIAMS OF PEPPER - "Absolutely frothing for this battle! Any time spent on discovering new music is time well spent, honored to be involved! Yeeeeeew!"
• DON JAMIESON OF VH1’s “THAT METAL SHOW” - “Totally pumped to be a judge for the very first National COLDCOCK Whiskey Battle Of The Bands.  A great brand bringing you great bands!”
• MARIA FERRERO OF ADRENALINE PR & BREAKING BANDS LLC - “I believe in the Zeiler Family, and I have seen what they have done for the music scene. The support that they give to artists is tried and true and I’ve seen the results, which is why so many big names are attached to their brand. COLDCOCK helps artists grow exponentially, so anything that involves COLDCOCK Whiskey or the Zeiler family – I’ll get behind it any day of the year!”
• SHANNON GUNZ OF SIRIUSXM - “I love that COLDCOCK is finally ready to have a battle of the bands contest and I couldn’t be more excited about being a part of the event! Finding new artists and helping push them to the next level is one of the most rewarding things about my job. We will find some rad bands, I look forward to being a judge and finding the winner of the National COLDCOCK Whiskey Battle of the Bands!"​

Don’t miss out - sign up now for your chance to win these great prizes!

For further information on this contest, go to:

http://battle.coldcockwhiskey.com

COLDCOCK American Herbal Flavored Whiskey is the world’s first and only herbal whiskey and is a fast growing shot brand in the spirits industry. COLDCOCK  is touted by hundreds of bands, artists and personalities such as DATSIK, Pepper, The Expendables, Eyes Set to Kill, Sevendust, Attila, Drowning Pool, Upon a Burning Body, Texas Hippie Coalition, Mushroomhead, Nonpoint, All That Remains, Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, Sam Bettley of Asking Alexandria, Dan Jacobs of Atreyu, Big B, Terravita, Smile Empty Soul, The Supervillains, The Vegabonds, We Came As Romans, Bobaflex, Warner Drive, Beebs and Her Money Makers, Fatally Yours, Blue Felix, Comedian Don Jamieson, Tattoo Artists Steve Soto and Paul Booth, Graffiti Artist RISK, and many more.

Established in 2012 and based in San Diego, California, Zeiler Spirits LLC is the producer of COLDCOCK American Herbal Flavored Whiskey.  The spirits importer was founded by liquor and entertainment industry veterans, musicians and action sports athletes who have collectively created some of the world’s most exciting lifestyle events and cross promotions.  COLDCOCK American Herbal Flavored Whiskey is 100% aged American bourbon blended with a variety of herbs, including green tea, hibiscus, ginger, eucalyptus, cinnamon and gingko.  Currently available in 22 states and Canada. COLDCOCK American Herbal Flavored Whiskey is 70 proof  and sold in 750ml and 50ml bottles. For more information, please visit www.coldcockwhiskey.com

COLDCOCK American Herbal Flavored Whiskey, 35% Alc./Vol.  Zeiler Spirits LLC, San Diego, CA.  Drink Responsibly