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News Contact: REDUX BEVERAGES AND COCAINE ENERGY DRINK The World’s Most Awesome Undiscovered and Unsigned Band Will Get A Chance To Tour With A World Famous Rock Band LAS VEGAS, NV. November 5, 2008 – Redux Beverages and its popular energy drink, Cocaine, today announced that it is hosting a major new online band competition “Cocaine Rocks” on the energy drink’s social website http://drinkcocaine.ning.com/. The competition is an online contest where up-and-coming bands can upload their three (3) best songs, along with band photos and information to the site and have members of the Cocaine Energy drink social site vote for the top band with the winner receiving great prizes including a chance to tour with a major rock band, an opportunity to record at Temple Studios in Los Angeles and more. Bands can begin submitting their songs today and beginning on January 1st, 2009 through February 28th, 2009, registered members of the Cocaine Social Network will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite band. Redux Beverages will then announce the top ten (10) voted bands on their website as the Contest semi-finalists. Each Semi-finalist will be judged by a panel of music industry experts. Semi-finalists will be judged according to the following equally weighted factors: Creativity, Originality, Quality of Work, and Overall Composition. During the judging period, from March 1, 2009 until March 15th, 2009, Redux Beverages will feature the semi-finalists on the Cocaine website and MySpace. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on March 20th, 2009. “There is a tremendous amount of undiscovered musical talent out there that deserves to be experienced and discovered,” said Raymond Herrera, Partner and Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Redux Beverages. “We know it is difficult for up and coming bands to find a way to get visibility so this is a great opportunity to offer them a chance to record in a state of the art recording studio, tour with a major band, win prizes and gain new fans.” The Grand Prize winner will receive a recording contract from XonXon Media and an all-expense paid trip to record at Temple Studios, LLC in Los Angeles, CA (owned by Raymond Herrera of Fear Factory/Arkaea and B-Real of Cypress Hill) as well as free gear and music equipment and a chance to tour with a world famous rock band (soon to be announced). Each entrant for the contest will also receive a free T-shirt. For more information on the contest and rules visit http://drinkcocaine.ning.com/ “The internet is a great way to get music out to new fans and we are excited to partner with XonXon and Temple Studios to support and foster young talent that might not otherwise be discovered,” said Hannah Kirby, CEO of Redux Beverages. “Through our globally active social site, this contest will expose new bands to hundreds of thousands of fans of Cocaine Energy.” At http://drinkcocaine.ning.com/ users can upload user created content, communicate with other people who love Cocaine Energy, view videos and blogs and more. For more information about the band contest or to order the drink visit http://www.drinkcocaine.com/. ### About Redux Beverages
About Temple Studios About Xonxon Port Washington, New York - July 22nd, 2008 - KOCH Entertainment Distribution announced today that it has expanded its physical and digital distribution roster with six new label signings that include Stony Plain, Odds On Records, Milk & Honey Productions, JJR Entertainment, Anodyne Records, and Xon Xon Media. Under these new agreements, KOCH will be the exclusive physical and digital distributor for each label stated above with the exception of Stony Plain which is solely a physical distribution deal for US. "We're excited that KOCH remains top-pick for physical and digital distribution by both new and veteran labels alike," said Michael Rosenberg, President of KOCH Entertainment Distribution. "We look forward to working with these new labels and welcome them to our diverse and expanding roster." STONY PLAIN is Canada's foremost roots and blues label and is now in its 32nd year. Artists include Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Maria Muldaur, Corb Lund, Ian Tyson and Jeff Healey. Newest signings include Rory Block and Joe Louis Walker both currently in production. Scheduled for May release are 'A Swinging Session with Duke Robillard', Amos Garrett's 'Get Way Back' A Tribute To Percy Mayfield and coming in June, New Guitar Summit's 'Shivers' - which includes Jay Geils, Duke Robillard, Gerry Beaudoin and guest Randy Bachman. Ronnie Earl's first DVD is also in the final stages of production. Stony Plain has been nominated for four Grammy Awards in the last few years and has an international reputation for quality and long term relations with artists. The already thriving music scene in Las Vegas is getting even hotter with the launch of ODDS ON RECORDS, a full-service independent label and state-of the-art recording facility launched by several prominent music industry veterans. Odds On Records is working with all types of artists from various genres. Currently, Odds On is releasing music CDs, live concert DVDs, and developing new talent as well as specific heritage artist releases. The company's innovative approach is to provide 'a la carte' label, distribution, marketing, and development services tailored to both new and established artists. The label's objective is to derive revenue from all aspects of the music industry without sacrificing the varied business needs of their creative clientele. Artists working with Odds On Records will have the benefit of using the company's full-scale production facility and state-of-the-art recording studios. The company also owns and operates its own CD and DVD replication plant. MILK & HONEY PRODUCTIONS, LLC. (MHP) is a Houston, TX based record label founded in 2003 by CEO, J. Joseph also known as Yunek (Unique), a self-contained, multi-talented artist, writer, audio engineer, and producer. MHP has a complete experienced staff comprised of in house radio promotions, production studio, A&R; department, national and regional marketing management, an accountant, national and regional publicists. The first release on MHP will be Yunek's, Exodus Three: Seventeen "Out of Affliction Into The Promised Land" set to hit stores June 24, 2008. JJR ENTERTAINMENT is the exciting new label venture founded and headed by Jackie Rice, wife of legendary NFL superstar wide receiver Jerry Rice. Self proclaimed as "the artist-friendly label", JJR aspires to be an independent urban music force where their goal is to bring back "good wholesome music" to the industry. JJR's artists and releases are hot and fresh-yet at the same time inspirational and uplifting. First out the gate is the debut release from Pop/R&B;'s next young accomplished megastar, the undeniably beautiful and talented QUI. Set to be a role model for young people worldwide, QUI is an amazing force of unique talent and energy. With an extremely hot single burning up the airwaves, ("Rev It Up" featuring rap mega star David Banner), QUI is set to launch JJR Entertainment as a true destination spot for established artists as well as new up and coming artists. QUI's album, "Luv 'N Life", is due in stores Summer 2008. ANODYNE RECORDS was founded in 1997 in Kansas City by John Hulston marking its coming-out with the now eponymous live "Making Love EP" from seminal Kansas City indie rockers, Shiner. Over the intervening years, releases from The String and Return, Dirtnap, Overstep, The Hearers and the Pornhuskers helped cement the Anodyne reputation locally as the go-to label for landmark Kansas City bands. Starting in 2005, Anodyne Records began growing; signing bands such as The Architects, Roman Numerals, The Valley Arena & the legendary Meat Puppets. In 2008, Anodyne Records began working on new releases from Open Hand, The BellRays, Sirhan Sirhan and The Vox Jaguars in a continuing commitment to aiding unique artists to make killer albums. Xon Xon MEDIA is a record label specializing in video game soundtracks, electronic/techno/dance releases, remix records and tribute records, with plans to start signing new artists in 2009. The label is co-owned by Raymond Herrera the legendary drummer of Fear Factory, who by many is considered to be the pioneer in music video game licensing since he started doing it back in the mid 90's. Along with being a record label, Xon Xon media is also a production company that heads audio for video game companies, everything from voiceovers to sound effects to music. Xon Xon media also co-own their own state-of-the-art recording studio, in a partnership with Audio Hustlers (B Real of Cypress Hill). The overall focus of the record label is to not only be able to put out product at their own discretion, but because of the skills and know-how of the parties involved, it will also be high quality in musicianship and sound quality. KOCH Entertainment, founded in 1987, is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada and its record label KOCH Records had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for six years in a row (2001 - 2007). KOCH Entertainment is owned by Entertainment One Ltd. which is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker symbol "ETO"). www.kochent.com For more information, please contact James Scileppi at (516) 484-1000 ext. 243 or email james.scileppi@kochent.com. 2008/07/10 Cocaine Gets a New Look in July Murrieta, CA - July 9, 2008 - Redux Beverages, the makers of Cocaine Energy Supplement and Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator announced that they are planning a new look for Cocaine. Although Redux had been planning to update the look and feel of its flagship product some time before 2009, a recent letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dated July 7, 2008 prompted the company to introduce those changes by the end of July instead. The majority of the objections raised by the FDA involved the chalky-looking fonts used to spell out the name of the product and some of its ingredients. The names of the two fonts in question are "Squeaky Chalk Sound" and "Boring Lesson," both licensed by Redux from German font designer Anke-Art (www.anke-art.de). On his website, Anke-Art explained that Squeaky Chalk Sound was created because he "needed a chalk font" and that Boring Lesson came about because "[t]here were quite a lot boring lessons at the University. So I played around with my fountain pen and ink eraser." The FDA disagreed with Anke-Art about his Boring Lesson font, instead suggesting that the font "appear[s] to be cocaine powder ... that has been 'cut' by an object (presumably a credit card or razor blade) to form letters." School teachers everywhere should now be on notice that things written in chalk will be scrutinized more closely by the federal government and could subject the chalk-bearer to civil and criminal liability. No word from the government on whether a chalk ban is next, but school districts across the nation would be well-advised to consider a shift to dry-erase boards. But please, for goodness sake, do NOT sniff those markers! "This is just a case of runaway regulators running roughshod over free speech and the free market," said Jamey Kirby, founder of Redux Beverages. "In the last year or so, the U.S. has experienced life-threatening problems with our domestic supply of tomatoes, spinach, peanut butter, imported seafood and even pet food. So, why is the FDA wasting its already-strained resources complaining about what fonts Redux is using to advertise our product? And it's not like these guys are elected or accountable in any way. Hey, I know it's an election year, but how, exactly, do we vote these regulators out of office?" As part of its new branding campaign, Redux will also replace the word "cut" with "mild" to signify the milder version of the product that has less of a spicy kick. In its letter, the FDA made it clear that such a change was important because the word "cut" constitutes "well-known terminology associated with and suggestive of illicit drug use." Similarly, Redux may begin advising customers not to use a straw to drink Cocaine, or a dollar bill to pay for it, because both of those items could be misinterpreted by the FDA as illicit use of drug paraphernalia. The FDA letter opined that the overall marketing and labeling of the product - including the name, the chalky fonts, and the use of the word "cut" - violates FDA regulations because they demonstrate that Redux is trying to market its product as a replacement for an illicit street drug. The FDA was apparently unimpressed with the explicit statement to the contrary found on each can of the product: "This product is not intended to be anything more than an energy drink." In an attempt to be even more explicit, Redux will introduce cans of Cocaine that instruct consumers as follows: "This product is not intended to be an alternative to an illicit street drug, and anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot, a government bureaucrat, or both." "Let's be clear: the FDA has never claimed that our product contains anything harmful," said Clegg Ivey, general counsel for Redux. "Moreover, it's not even the FDA's position that the name itself is illegal. I asked them straight up if it's just about the name, but they say, no, the legality of the product depends on whether Redux is marketing it as a an alternative for an illicit street drug. Well, of course we're not marketing our product as an alternative to the illicit street drug, and it's just silly to suggest otherwise." "Whether or not the FDA really believes its own ridiculous claims," Ivey continued, "the most expedient way to deal with their issues is to change the aspects of our marketing that enable them to mischaracterize our intentions - except for the name, of course, which the First Amendment gives us the right to keep." Redux plans to introduce the new and improved look for Cocaine by the end of July. Marketing changes will include new, chalkless fonts, even cheekier warning labels, and fewer words and phrases that are liable to quicken the pulses of federal regulators or otherwise cause feinting spells in the halls of justice. 2008/07/07 Cocaine set to Hit U.K. Drinks Trade Cocaine, a controversial US energy drink, containing 350% more caffeine than Red Bull, is preparing its UK launch. Speaking exclusively to the Morning Advertiser, sources from the newly-formed company Ocke Cokey confirmed that the high-caffeine stimulant drink, made from guarana and containing 750 milligrams of taurine, will be available in both the on and off-trade this summer. The new product will be rolled out in red 8.4oz cans with the words 'Cut Cocaine' spelled out in a white granular substance. Sources added: "It is going to create controversy, but that's the beauty of this name - everyone that objects to it is going to be selling my product." "You've got products like the perfumes 'Charlie' and 'Opium' and they're fine." The US version of the Cocaine drink contained wasabi and cinnamon to "numb the throat to simulate the effect of taking cocaine". The US brand, which used the tagline "the legal alternative", was relaunched by Redux Beverages in February following complaints from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year over its purported health benefits. http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/80030 2008/07/04 The Soft Drink Called Cocaine that Claims to be the Legal Alternative to Drugs A soft drink named Cocaine could be on the shelves within weeks. Billed as the 'legal alternative' to the Class A drug, the high energy drink has three times more caffeine than its rival, Red Bull. It expected to be launched in Britain this summer and will be sold with the word 'Cocaine' spelled out in what looks like a white granular substance, resembling the recreational drug, on the side of the can. Yesterday anti-drugs charities accused the drink's makers of 'cynical and irresponsible' marketing which could tempt young people in trying drugs. Alcohol groups are also likely to protest against the drink as fears grow about the effects of high caffeine drinks, such as Red Bull, on young drinkers. Harry Shapiro, director of DrugScope, said: 'This is clearly a piece of cynical and irresponsible marketing. However, I hope people will not be fooled by it. 'They have obviously picked this name because it is a high energy stimulant drink and there are other high energy stimulants out there - cocaine being one of them.' David Raynes, of the UK National Drug Prevention Alliance, added: 'It is people exploiting drugs. It is a pretty cynical tactic exploiting illegal drugs for their own benefit. 'The fact is that subliminally it is making the image of drug use cool and that's what kids want to be, cool. Kids will be drinking Cocaine and will inevitably link the two. The drink is relatively innocuous, but they will be linking it with cocaine use and the market, which is far from innocuous.' The Cocaine drink is made from guarana, a natural 'caffeine' berry from South America, and contains 350 per cent more caffeine than Red Bull. Las Vegas-based drinks company Redux Beverages claim the only way to get more caffeine per ounce is with an espresso. The U.S. version of the drink also contained wasabi and cinnamon, which numbed the throat to mimic the effect of taking cocaine for drinkers. However, in February this year Redux was forced to relaunch the drink after complaints from the Food and Drug Administration over its purported health benefits. A source from the newly-formed UK parent company Ocke Cokey, based in Kent, said the drink will be on the shelves in the next few weeks. 'It is going to create controversy, but that's the beauty of this name - everyone that objects to it is going to be selling my product,' the source said. 'You've got products like the perfumes Charlie and Opium and they're fine.' Concern has been growing in recent times in Britain about the effects of high caffeine drinks, such as Red Bull, on young people. Last month one high school in Worthing, West Sussex, made headlines after it banned pupils from drinking Red Bull on the premises. Anne Ward, head of Chatsmore Catholic High, said she took action because of concerns that it was affecting pupils' behaviour. They were buying the drink on their way to school and being hyperactive and disruptive in lessons, she said. Red Bull is also used as a mixer by teenagers and young adults when drinking spirits such as vodka. One can of a high-energy drink contains roughly the same amount of caffeine as a cup of filter coffee - or two cups of instant. Drunk in moderation, caffeine is a stimulant and drinking it 'wakes up' the person, giving them a jolt. But drunk in excess, it can lead to insomnia, anxiety and hyperactivity. 2008/06/22 Sedqa Complains About Energy Drink Called Cocaine Sedqa has complained bitterly about the advertising and sale of an energy drink with the name Cocaine. "To have a product named Cocaine advertised and sold to young people is an act of irresponsibility which creates confusion and conflicting messages for youths," Jean Claude Cardona, Sedqa operations director said. This, he pointed out, was happening while Sedqa and NGOs were working hard on the promotion of positive messages for a healthy lifestyle for young people. Mr Cardona said that the fact that other countries were also selling this product did not justify Malta doing likewise. http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20080619/local/sedqa-complains-about-energy-drink-called-cocaine
A controversial energy drink named after a Class A drug and likened to party pills is coming to New Zealand. Cocaine Energy Drink, which contains three-and-a-half times the caffeine of Red Bull, is due to be on the shelves by August. The American product, banned in Texas, is being distributed by Christchurch-based Wize Marketing, which said it would be breaking no Kiwi law. But the move has been criticised by a leading educationist who warned children could get hooked. Wize director Geoff Percy, whose company is also involved in the party pill business, said an initial shipment would contain 200,000 cans of Cocaine and its sister drink Brawndo. The drink, which also comes in a sugar-free variety, will retail for about $2.99. Percy expected outrage from some parts of society but defended the drink as "beautiful" and said its name was "edgy". "There are party pills out there called things like Crank [a US street name for strong amphetamine]... then there's Coke. What's the difference?" Cocaine is produced by Las Vegas-based Redux Beverages and caused national outrage in the US when it was launched in 2006. Its website carries a parental consent advisory and it was pulled from US shelves for a time while the legality of its trademark was disputed. Percy predicted the product would shake up New Zealand's energy drink business and give market leader Red Bull a run for its money. "It's a good product, a really nice drink. There has been a lot of research done into the flavour." While he expected the drink to be on shelves by mid-August, he said he was taking steps to making it R18 because it was a "stimulant" unsuitable for children. He said drinking a 240ml can was "very similar to taking a mild dose of BZP" _ the recently-banned chemical compound found in party pills. Each can contains 280mg of caffeine, 750mg of taurine and guarana. Percy had a can about 11pm one night and was unable to sleep until 4am, but he denied claims of some overseas experts who said it could cause heart palpitations. He believed energy drinks were the future of safe partying and, despite distributing some non-BZP stimulant pills, believed they had had their day. "They need to be made to a proper standard [and] controlled," he said. The pills he brought in from the US were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, he said. Post Primary Teachers Association head Robin Duff said the drink's name was a "cynical marketing ploy" that had set out to be "cool", but he stopped short of calling for a ban. "The moment you do that will be the moment it suddenly becomes popular," he said. Duff said caffeine could become "hugely addictive" which was of concern, especially when young people were concerned. 2008/06/09 Burn It All - Demo Sampler Online!Check it out... http://www.myspace.com/burnitallmusic . 2008/04/22 Cocaine Pays Your Tuition Contact: Mika Kelly Clever Communications 408-693-0176 mika@clevercomm.com REGISTER AT www.lovecocaine.com AND PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION WITH COCAINE MONEY Redux Beverages And Cocaine Energy Drink Announce A $10,000 College Tuition Program LAS VEGAS, NV. April 22, 2008 - Redux Beverages and its popular energy drink, Cocaine, today announced a special college tuition program that will be hosted on the Cocaine social website www.lovecocaine.com . College students who register at the site between now and June 2008 will be entered to win a chance for Cocaine to pay for their college education. Entrants must be currently enrolled in a college or university. Ten college students will each win $1,000 to put towards their college tuition, with a total of $10,000 being given away by Redux and Cocaine Energy drink. "Much of our customer and fan-base is made up of hard-working college students who need energy to get them through their busy days," said Redux Beverages Founder James Kirby. "We want to support them in their educational efforts by helping them out with what is most certainly their biggest expense-college tuition." At www.lovecocaine.com fans can upload user created content, communicate with other people who love cocaine energy drink, view videos and blogs and more. In addition, the site is home to all contests and giveaways for the product, including its special holiday packages and the College Tuition program. Redux invites college students from all majors and disciplines to join the community now for a chance to win the college tuition money. No purchase is required. "Building a strong Cocaine energy drink community is important to us," said Raymond Herrera, Partner and Vice President of worldwide marketing for Redux Beverages. "We will constantly offer programs and promotions like our college tuition program to help strengthen our bond with our community and give something back to the people that support our drinks." The recently re-launched Cocaine energy drink comes in a red 8.4 ounce can and will be available in several markets across the United States as well as in Europe. Cocaine is available in three flavors: Original, Cut and Free. The Original version is a Red, cinnamon-based energy drink that packs three and a half times the amount of caffeine of its leading competitor (280 milligrams). Other ingredients include: 750 milligrams of taurine, 100 milligrams of inositol, B vitamins, 50 milligrams of L-Carnitine, 250 milligrams of D-Ribose, and 25 milligrams of guarana. The Cut version of Cocaine has the cinnamon-flavor removed, while the Free version is sugar-free. For more information about the scholarship program or to order the drink visit http://www.drinkcocaine.com/. ### About Redux Beverages Redux Beverages LLC, founded in 2006, manufactures one of the three most- talked about energy drinks on the market - Cocaine Energy Drink. In 2007, Redux voluntarily chose to rename its Cocaine Energy Drink due to FDA regulations. In an innovative move, Redux literally gave naming rights to the user by producing a nameless can featuring a customizable white "billboard" for consumers to write in whatever they wanted. Redux has also recently added Brawndo (the fictional drink in the cult-hit Mike Judge comedy, "Idiocracy") to its product lineup and is working on new product lines, promising to be equally as innovative, which will be announced soon. 2008/04/17 'BURN IT ALL' TO WORLD PREMIER ON XM RADIO 4/21/08 BURN IT ALL frontman/guitarist Pat Lachman will be a guest on XM Radio's "Liquid Metal" channel 42 with DJ Ward Clever. Pat will take over the show to world premier demo tracks from the new collaboration with drummer Raymond Herrera and guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers of Fear Factory, as well as spinning some favorites, and live interview segments throughout the entire broadcast. The show will air 12pm - 4pm Eastern on Monday April 21st, also simulcast on Direct TV channel 834. 2008/04/09 Team Solitaire, LLC partners with Redux Beverages, LLC and Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator Phoenix, AZ - April XX, 2008 - Team Solitaire, LLC, the owner and operator of Team Solitaire/MB1 Racing, has signed a multi-year agreement with Redux Beverages, LLC, the marketing geniuses behind Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator and other high quality beverages. The agreement will position Redux Beverages/Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator as headlining sponsor effective immediately. Team Solitaire/MB1 Racing is a professional motorcycle racing operation that competes in the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross Series, among other stand-alone events. The 2008 athlete roster includes 22-year-old New York native Bob Kiniry, 21-year-old Las Vegas pilot Kyle Partridge, 30-year-old veteran rider/owner Ryan Clark and 18-year-old amateur phenom Ben Evans. "We are excited to be partnering with Redux Beverages and Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator", Clark said. "We are anxious to introduce the first carbonated sports/energy hybrid beverage into the electrifying action sports market." "It's an honor to partner with the guys at Team Solitaire because they stand for the same things we do - quality and attitude," said Hannah Kirby, CEO of Redux Beverages. "And, as the name says, Brawndo is the Thirst Mutilator-it is not only a perfect fit for the guys hard at work on the track, but for the crowd watching them as well!" Redux Beverages/Brawndo Team Solitaire Honda, the team's official new title, will be competing in the six remaining 2008 AMA Supercross events, beginning April 5th in Dallas, TX, as well as at all 12-rounds of the Toyota AMA Motocross National Series beginning in May. Look for information on the Redux Beverages/Brawndo Team Solitaire Honda riders, as well as event schedules and more at drinkbrawndo.com, drinkredux.com, and teamsolitaire.com. "Brawndo: The Thirst Mutilator is a perfect fit for extreme sports, as it possesses all the benefits of a sports drink combined with the quick boost of an energy drink," said Raymond Herrera, Partner and world wide marketing director of Redux Beverages, "What better place to debut the first to market original carbonated sports energy hybrid than in the original extreme sport?" ### About Redux Beverages Redux Beverages LLC, founded in 2006, manufactures one of the three most- talked about energy drinks on the market - Cocaine Energy Drink. In 2007, Redux voluntarily chose to rename its Cocaine Energy Drink due to FDA regulations. In an innovative move, Redux literally gave naming rights to the user by producing a nameless can featuring a customizable white "billboard" for consumers to write in whatever they wanted. Redux has also recently added Brawndo (the fictional drink in the cult-hit Mike Judge comedy, "Idiocracy") to its product lineup and is working on new product lines, promising to be equally as innovative, which will be announced soon. About Team Solitaire Team Solitaire/MB1 Racing/Kingdom Honda is a privately owned professional Supercross and Motocross race team based in Phoenix, AZ. Our 2008 marketing partners include: American Honda, MB1 Suspension, Kingdom Crown,Clothing, American Honda, FLY Racing, Dragon Optical, Pro Honda Oils and Chemicals, DRD Exhaust, Vortex, Factory Effex, ASV, Dunlop, WPS, Sidi, Rockwell Watches, DUS, OGIO, Applied, QTM/Brembo, RK Chain, EXCEL Rims, HoyFox.com, Boyesen, Hinson, Ready Filter, CoachSeiji.com, Cycra Plastic, Element Sports, Sano Systems, AIMMD, Pivot Works, Hot Cams, Hot Rods, Flyin' Kolors, Champion Tool Storage, Crank Works, CP Pistons, Cometic Gaskets, Ron Davis Racing Radiators, NGK Spark Plugs, DC Auto Wraps, Leatt Brace, Dirt Pro, Cytomax, JM Collision, Team Hawg Racing and Group D Manufacturing 2008/04/01 MEMBERS OF FEAR FACTORY AND THREAT SIGNAL ANNOUNCE NEW PROJECT! MEMBERS OF FEAR FACTORY AND THREAT SIGNAL ANNOUNCE NEW PROJECT! MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR PREVIEW AT Arkaea's MySpace Fear Factory members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) are proud to announce the debut album of their new group, ARKAEA. The band also features one of metal's hungriest young singers, Jon Howard (Threat Signal). ARKAEA has just finished up preproduction and are scheduled to enter the studio to begin recording. This album promises to be as pummeling as anything the gold-selling team of Olde Wolbers and Herrera has ever written. Olde Wolbers comments: "These songs were designed like the Fear Factory songs that Raymond and I always wrote. However, we've been able to push the boundaries and go out of that context, while remaining heavy." "Christian and Ray have been writing together for many years, so the music does have a lot of Fear Factory elements," adds Howard. "However, we've been open to trying different things. It basically fuses what I have been doing vocally in Threat Signal with driving Fear Factory rhythms, along with some of our own experimentation. The idea behind the project is to be heavy, but maintain melody at the same time." Howard has been a part of the Fear Factory family ever since Olde Wolbers served as producer for Threat Signal's debut, Under Reprisal. Given that connection, the chemistry was there the instant the band started playing together. The band's yet untitled album is due out fall 2008 on KOCH RECORDS and plans for touring are under way in support of the record. You can preview new music at http://www.myspace.com/arkaeamusic For more info: Adrenaline PR: Maria Ferrero 732-462-4262 or maria@adrenalinepr.com To unsubscribe from the adrenalinepr.com new release send an email to unsubscribe@adrenalinepr.com with your email address as the subject. 2008/03/28 - Redux and Cocaine Energy Drink To Sponsor The Invaluable Darkness Tour Part 2 Featuring Dimmu Borgir, Keep of Kalessin and Behemoth Cocaine To Sponsor A Live Internet Broadcast On April 5th On YeboTV.com LAS VEGAS, NV. March 25, 2008 Redux Beverages, a beverage manufacturing company, announced today that it is sponsoring the upcoming heavy rock concert tour with Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth and Keep of Kalessin titled "The Invaluable Darkness Tour Part 2: Legions of the Chosen Few". Redux's Cocaine Energy Drink is a sponsor of the tour which begins in Toronto on April 2nd and includes stops throughout Canada and the U.S., as well as a live internet concert stream from the April 5th performance via YeboTV.com. For more information on the tour visit http://www.dimmu-borgir.com. During the tour, Redux will unveil an all-new Cocaine Energy Drink TV ad (which will air live on the YeboTV.com performance on April 5th) and will offer samples of the product on-site, along with contests, prizes and more. The tour features Norway's renowned melodic black metal band, DIMMU BORGIR who headline with Poland's Behemoth and Keep Of Kalessin. The 24-show tour launches April 2nd in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and ends May 4th in Chicago, IL. "Many Cocaine fans are also big music fans, so Cocaine joining this tour was a no-brainer," said Raymond Herrera-Partner and world wide marketing director of Redux Beverages. "We like to get out face-to-face with Cocaine fans, so this is another of many concerts you can expect to see Cocaine sponsor and support." Fans not able to attend the concerts in person can still be a part of the action by watching the live internet concert stream via YeboTV.com on April 5th. To thank fans who tune in to watch, Dimmu Borgir, Nuclear Blast USA, JSR Direct and Cocaine Energy Drink have teamed up to offer an exclusive giveaway contest with valuable prizes including a Complete Nuclear Blast Dimmu Borgir CD catalog, cases of Cocaine energy drink, Dimmu Borgir t-shirts, stickers, posters and more! For more info on the contest visit Dimmu Borgir's MySpace Blog: Dimmu's MySpace. "We think it's the perfect match with Cocaine Energy drink. Not only because of the edgy name, but think about it this way: is there a better way to team up some of the world's most extreme bands such as Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth and Keep Of Kalessin, and the world's most extreme energy drink?" said Gerardo Martinez, Label Manager at Nuclear blast USA. "We are grateful to Raymond and Redux to have them as partners"! For more information and to order Cocaine visit http://www.drinkredux.com". ### About Redux Beverages Redux Beverages LTD, founded in 2006, manufactures one of the three most- talked about energy drinks on the market (others include Red Bull and Rockstar). In 2007, Redux voluntarily chose to rename its Cocaine energy drink due to FDA regulations. In an innovative move, Redux literally gave naming rights to the user by producing a nameless can featuring a customizable white "billboard" for consumers to write in whatever they wanted. Redux has also recently added Brawndo (the fictional drink in the cult-hit Mike Judge comedy, "Idiocracy") to its product lineup and is working on new product lines, promising to be equally as innovative, which will be announced soon. For more information visit http://www.drinkredux.com". 2008/03/01 - New Interview with Raymond Herrera Raymond Herrera Will Be On Uncensored Net Noise March 7, 2008 9:30 pm Eastern http://www.morningshowcentral.com/joomla 2008/02/06 - Redux Back With Cocaine Energy Drink In Big Way Follow this link, for more information. 2008/02/05 - Redux Beverages Re-Launches Cocaine Energy Drink The Popular Beverage Is Back On Shelves Across The Nation
LAS VEGAS, NV. February 5, 2008 - Due to great consumer demand, Redux Beverages today announced that its world-famous energy drink Cocaine has been re-launched and is now available at retail locations across the country as well as online at http://www.drinkcocaine.com. Redux Beverages had voluntarily pulled the Cocaine product from shelves and renamed it in June of 2007 due to FDA concerns about the product's marketing tagline. The re-launched Cocaine energy drink ingredients and flavor remain the same as the original and popular energy drink.
"Retailers and consumers alike were begging us to get the drink back on the shelves," said Redux Founder, Jamey Kirby. "Since the FDA warning letter last April we have been working closely with them to adjust the marketing of the drink and now the rebellious and fun Cocaine brand is out of rehab and back on shelves."
The re-launched Cocaine energy drink comes in a red 8.4 ounce can and will be available in several markets across the United States as well as in Europe. Cocaine is available in three flavors: Original, Cut and Free. The Original version is a Red, cinnamon-based energy drink that packs three and a half times the amount of caffeine of its leading competitor (280 milligrams). Other ingredients include: 750 milligrams of taurine, 100 milligrams of inositol, B vitamins, 50 milligrams of L-Carnitine, 250 milligrams of D-Ribose, and 25 milligrams of guarana. The Cut version of Cocaine has the cinnamon-flavor removed, while the Free version is sugar-free.
In celebration of the re-launch, Redux Beverages has also introduced a social network web site dedicated to the Cocaine drink. At www.drinkcocaine.com/social fans can upload user created content, communicate with other people who love cocaine energy drink, view videos and blogs and more. In addition, the site will be home to all contests and giveaways for the product, including its first special package for Valentine's Day. For more information and to order the drink visit http://www.drinkcocaine.com/.
About Redux Beverages Redux
Beverages LTD, founded in 2006, manufactures one of the three most- talked
about energy drinks on the market (others include Red Bull and Rockstar). In
2007, Redux voluntarily chose to rename its Cocaine energy drink due to FDA
regulations. In an innovative move, Redux literally gave naming rights to the
user by producing a nameless can featuring a customizable white
"billboard" for consumers to write in whatever they wanted. Redux has
also recently added Brawndo (the fictional drink in the cult-hit Mike Judge
comedy, 'Idiocracy') to its product lineup and is working on new product lines,
promising to be equally as innovative, which will be announced soon. For more
information visit www.drinkredux.com.
Dear Friends of Cocaine Energy Drink, We are back and better than ever. To purchase the drink formally known as Cocaine (AKA: No Name), click on over to http://www.drinknoname.com and pick up a case; to talk about our drink, click on over to http://www.myspace.com/drinknoname and see whats the latest buzz. What do you mean: No Name? What we decided to do is to leave a blank space where the name goes so that you can write in your own name. We also provide some cool stickers for the retailers to give out at the register that you can peel and stick to your drink. We thought it would be good to let you exercise your freedom of speech and call it what you like since we cannot call it what we like. Just make sure that you stick it to the man. The renaming of the drink is temporary. We are working very hard to be able to bring back the name Cocaine. We just have to cross some Ts, dot some Is, and kick a little butt first. Keep watching, it will be back sooner than you might think. What can you do to help? What a good question. You can buy the drink. We are a startup company. The FDA fiasco costs us millions of dollars; recall costs, lost sales, and remanufacturing product. Ask your local stores for the drink named No Name. The more drinks we sell, the better chance we have to win the right to use the name Cocaine; legal battles cost money. What about free stuff? We will announce our free sample and t-shirt giveaway program this coming week. Come to our new MySpace page and watch for the announcement. What about Europe? Well, Europeans are not nearly as up-tight as us Americans. We just started European distribution last week and it looks like it will be a boon. If you are going to be in Albania over the summer, look for Cocaine Energy Drink on the store shelves; funny how Bush is always where the Cocaine is going to be. We know everyone loves the name, but we also know everyone loves the drink. We got you the drink back; next we will get you the name back. Hang in there everyone; we are working as hard as we can. Sincerely, Jamey, Hannah, Raymond, Allison, Alicia, Milo, Ruth, and the rest of the Redux Team 2007/05/14 - IT'S OFFICIAL: REDUX's COCAINE IS NOW CENSORED LAS VEGAS, NV (May 11, 2007) . Today, during a wildly successful press conference that featured a chimpanzee, Redux Beverages announced that the world-famous energy drink Cocaine has been re-named "Censored." The impetus for the name change came from political threats from the FDA and several state attorneys general. Founder Jamey Kirby said, "We love the Censored name because it has the same rebellious and fun spirit that our original name did." Redux Beverages LTD was founded in 2006. They manufacture one of the three most-talked about energy drinks on the market (along with Red Bull and Rockstar). Due to regulations from the FDA, Redux was forced to halt the sale of Cocaine in May of 2007, but later re-launched it Censored. Redux is also working on new product lines to be announced soon. 2007/05/03 - Raymond Herrera - The Drummer Behind Fear Factory and Gaming Guy On10.net Interview with Raymond 2007/04/05 - Cocaine Energy drink is sponsoring an event on April 21st in Long Beach California At Club V20 starting at 9:00 pm free entrance until 10:30 pm on 81 Aquarium way, Long Beach California. You will also be able to try the 2 new flavors of Cocaine Energy Drink "Cut Cocaine" and "Free Cocaine". 
2007/04/04 - New 3volution Track via Online Stores 3volution Productions covers of Iggy and The Stooges song "Gimme Danger" now available on i-tunes, emusic etc... 2007/03/05 - Raymond's record label signs digital license and distribution agreement with Navarre. Read the partnership draft. 2007/03/05 - G.A.N.G. Awards! Raymond's company 3volution Productions is up for 2 video game audio awards through g.a.n.g. 1. For best Original Vocal . Pop: "All My Life" - Battlefield 2: Modern Combat - 3volution LLC 2. For Best Arrangement Of A Non-Original Score: "All Along the Watchtower" - Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter-3volution LLC For the full story click here: http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=12954 Raymond Herrera, 3volution Studios, and Temple Studios are officially sponsored by Serato. 2007/03/02 - Raymond and Gear Changes Raymond Herrera has inked a deal with dw drums, officially endorsing the dw 5000 turbo pedals, which Raymond Herrera has been using since the age of 16. Also, Raymond is no longer with attack drumheads and universal percussion. He has moved on and inked a deal with Remo Drum Heads. 2007/02/03 - New Raymond Herrera Gaming Track! This is the newest track we are releasing for the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 game releasing on PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. The song is a cover song called "Gimme Danger" that is an Iggy and The Stooges song, that features me on drums and Frank Black on vocals. http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/30/frank-black-wails-for-graw-2/ 2007/01/12 - NAMM Signings Schedule Update! Raymond will be doing 2 signings for Zildjian, Friday January 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday January 20th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. as well. There is also a Tama signing at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Raymond will be doing signings at the pro-mark booth on Saturday January 20th at 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pro-mark booth will be located at booth# 3056. Chris Adler from Lamb of God will be there as well. 2007/01/04 - NAMM Signings! Raymond will be doing 2 signings for Zildjian, Friday January 19th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday January 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. as well. Raymond will be doing signings at the pro-mark booth on Saturday January 20th at 3:30 p.m. The pro-mark booth will be located at booth# 3056. Chris Adler from Lamb of God will be there as well. 2006/11/27 - Interview with Full Metal Racket Here's an interview from Full Metal Racket. Listen Here 2006/11/10 - Find Fear Factory's Tour Bus!? You can win a free shipment of Cocaine! Find the Fear Factory/Cocaine tour bus and send a photo or video to Info@DrinkCocaine.com. Visit http://www.DrinkCocaine.com for more details. One of our winners... The Coke Heads at Fear Factory! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDw3bD4pyUU 2006/09/25 - Fear Factory "Best of..." and The Cocaine Energy Drink Out today the "BEST OF FEAR FACTORY" 
Roadrunner Records is releasing The Best of Fear Factory cd September 26, 2006 Also coming soon in the United States is the Cocaine Energy Drink endorsed by Raymond. 
2006/09/18 - Fear Factory Headlining Missouri's Delicious Rox Festival FEAR FACTORY TAPPED TO HEADLINE MISSOURI'S DELICIOUS ROX FESTIVAL Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen medical emergency SALIVA have had to cancel all of their upcoming shows, including their appearance at the DELICIOUS ROX FESTIVAL in Sedalia, MO on September 30th. And while our best wishes go out to Josie Scott and all in the SALIVA camp, the show must go on, and as promised there will STILL be a mushroom cloud over Sedalia anyway, as we have secured Industrial/Metal powerhouse FEAR FACTORY to take their place. As if THAT wasn't enough, we have also just confirmed that MOTOGRATER have been gracious enough to get together for a very special, one-night only reunion performance also scheduled to take place at D ROX. Also making an appearance is FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the brutal new project featuring MOTO vocalist Ivan Ghost. Add that to an already pummeling bill featuring the likes of DROWNING POOL, FOZZY, RIKETS, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, DRIVE THEORY, BOBAFLEX, and many of the best unsigned bands the Midwest has to offer, and you have a GLIMPSE of what's in store for you at D ROX 2006. Tickets are available now for $25 from TICKETMASTER. ANDARO ENTERTAINMENT, REVOLVER MAGAZINE, BUDWEISER, MONSTER ENERGY DRINK, HALO GUITARS AND CORPORATE PUNISHMENT RECORDS PRESENT: DELICIOUS ROX FESTIVAL 2006 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH DODGE ARENA/FAIRGROUNDS SEDALIA, MO FEAR FACTORY DROWNING POOL FOZZY (F/ WWE SUPERSTAR CHRIS JERICHO) MOTOGRATER (ONE TIME REUNION SHOW) AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH RIKETS DRIVE THEORY BOBAFLEX + TONS MORE!!! DOORS OPEN 8 AM CAMPING AVAILABLE. TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER.COM WWW.DELICIOUSROX.COM 2006/09/06 - Complete Australia Tama Signing Info This puts the News Dates out of order but here are the complete dates for Tama In Store Signing's with Raymond... Brisbane 15th of September Shop: Col Gillies (Drummers Warehouse) Address: 14 Brookes Street Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Time for Instore at 1.30pm Finish at 3- 3.30 pm Sydney 16th of September Shop: Drummers Dream Address: 612 Canterburry Road Belmore NSW 2192 Ph 02 9787 4177 Time for Instore at 2.30pm Finish at 4.00pm Perth 19th of September Shop: Mega Music Address: 95 North Lake Road Myaree WA 6154 PH: 08 9330 2777 Time for Instore at 2.00pm Finish at 3.30pm Also look for the new RaymondHerrera.com coming soon! Thanks, Douglas A. Maske Webmaster 2006/09/19 - Australia Signing The Shop is called Mega Music 95 North Lake Road Myaree WA 6154 Phone 61 8 9330 2777 2006/08/14 - New Interview with Raymond/Product Endorsement From Andrew @ All Knowing Force... "Raymond Herrera will be guesting on our show on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006. You can view our post at the link below. As always, your participation is absolutely welcome and we'll be giving away tons of stuff. Please contact us for information about questions, calling in, etc. http://www.allknowingforce.com/news060810ray Rock on, Andrew @ All Knowing Force" Raymond will also be discussing the endorsement of the Cocaine Energy Drink during the show. Thanks and tune in, Douglas A. Maske Webmaster DrinkCocaine.com FearFactoryFans.com FearFactoryForums.com RaymondHerrera.com 2006/06/10 - New Killing Zone track Scroll through the player and find "They Won't Stop Me" by Killing Zone featuring B-Real and Raymond on drums. 2006/06/03 - Click HERE for details on an chat/interview with Raymond on 2006/06/20! Presented by: 
2006/02/23 - Battlefield 2 Trailer for Xbox 360 Battlefield 2 Trailer featuring Raymond Herrera, Billy Gould, and B-Real as Killing Zone for 3volution Productions. 2006/02/15 - Check out this Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter link! Everlast, Billy Gould (former Faith No More bassist), Raymond Herrera (Fear Factory and Killing Zone drummer), Doug Carrion (Kottonmouth Kings, Dag Nasty guitarist), and Russell Ali (Kamana/Killing Zone guitarist) have joined forces to record a post-millennial update on the Bob Dylan classic "All Along The Watchtower." The song will be featured in the upcoming videogame Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, which is set to be released on March 9th, 2006 Click here for more information and the trailer 2006/02/11 - Live Chat with Raymond Today! Noon Pacific time, just click chat above! 2006/01/29 - Various Site Updates Have a look around, we've updated various parts of the site and Ray's MySpace. 2006/01/27 - Sample Updated Fear Factory's Unreleased Track "Ammunition" has been updated check drumming/samples to listen. This is a drum stem only. 2006/01/26 - Samples & Live Appearances Updated Check drumming/samples to listen. Also added 3 new dates to Appearances & Concerts 2006 2006/01/20 - Chat date scheduled on the chat page. Fear Factory "Ammunition" drum stem updated. 2006/01/19 - Fear Factory's Self Bias Resistor Live at Brisbane 1997 video clip online in the drumming section. 2006/01/18 - Two sample tracks are now online in the drumming section of the site, including drums for 1 unreleased Transgression track called Ammunition and a Killing Zone track featured on Rainbow Six (CD Soundtrack), Blitz the League (PS2 and XBox), and Greg Hasting's Tournament Paintball Max'd (XBox). 2006/01/16 - Welcome to Phase I of RaymondHerrera.com Lots of content to come, check back over the next few weeks. News Archive 2006/01/01 - Two signings and one Fear Factory show added to Appearances & Concerts 2006. |
