Eddie Trunk’s 25^TH Anniversary Bash to Feature Judas Priest at Hard Rock Cafe New York; Free Ticket Giveaway Contest at www.EddieTrunk.com

 

NEW YORK (June 24, 2008)— Famed rock guru EDDIE TRUNK revealed that Judas Priest (www.judaspriest.com) will be the featured performers on August 4^th for his blowout 25^th Anniversary Bash, cosponsored by Legends Harley Davidson and Hard Rock Cafe .  Eddie, who is revered as the go-to guy for info on all things rock and heavy metal, announced that the special private show for 600 friends and fans will be at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square.  Friday on his “Eddie Trunk Rocks” syndicated hard rock/metal radio show on the NYC flagship station Q104.3, Eddie announced an opportunity for hundreds of rock fans nationwide to win free tickets to the heavy metal bash via a contest on www.EddieTrunk.com.

 

Eddie said, "I've had the privilege of meeting and/or interviewing most of the top metal and hard rock artists at various points in my career and sharing their stories and music with millions of fans on air through TV and radio. To have an iconic band like Judas Priest, who helped invent the genre and are true legends, play a private show to celebrate my contributions and support is humbling to say the least! It would be tough to find another band that defines metal like Priest, so this is an honor beyond belief and one I can truly say I would have never dreamed of as a kid!”

 

He added, “It's my sincere hope that many of the artists and special guests that have been a part of my show over the years, as well as my incredibly loyal listening audience, will be able to join me for what will be a very special night. This will be a great night to celebrate this often overlooked style of music and its fans, and to party with many of the people that have made it possible for me to do this so long. And like my radio shows themselves, there will no doubt be some great surprises in store!”

 

The invitation-only event promises to be a star-studded evening that lucky ticket winners will never forget. Trunk’s invitation list includes scores of the top artists and celebrities in the music and broadcasting industry who have been guests on his television and radio shows. Fans may enter to win Anniversary Bash tickets by registering and following the instructions on www.EddieTrunk.com through July 25th. New winners will be chosen each week. Fans listening live to Eddie's show on Q104.3 can also win by calling into the station every time they hear him play a Judas Priest song.  TRUNK’s brand new web site was developed and is managed by Paid, Inc.’s (OTCBB: PAYD) celebrity services, which coordinates all Trunk’s fan community relations web presence, fan community relations and merchandising as well as on line and mobile promotions.  

 

“Judas Priest is going all out to honor Eddie and his support over the years with a special private show.  In turn, Eddie is opening the doors to bring fans who have supported him, and metal, to this unique event,” noted Keith Garde, Paid Inc. celebrity services president.  “This contest is one in a long line of planned promotions to enhance Eddie’s relationship with his fiercely loyal and not-surprisingly far-reaching fan base.  Twenty-five years is a huge milestone for Eddie and this contest is a compelling invitation for fans to share in that, whether or not they win the tickets.  Fans who enter this contest will receive many more exclusive opportunities to share in the world of metal and all that Eddie brings to it.” 

 

TRUNK broadcasts two weekly radio shows, “EDDIE TRUNK LIVE” on XM satellite radio and “EDDIE TRUNK ROCKS,” which airs live on Q104.3 in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut, via the internet on various outlets, and in syndication through N.Y.-based Radio KG Broadcasting in markets as far reaching as Texas, North Dakota and Washington state. Fans outside the U.S. listen to him by rebroadcast at www.knac.com. 

 

Eddie’s shows have gained a huge measure of popularity due to the fact that many of the premier rock artists just pop in to the studio unexpectedly and offer up an ever-changing tableau of interviews and interactions.  Beloved by his vast weekly radio audience, EDDIE TRUNK also appears frequently on television on VH1, VH1 Classic (where he served as a host and interviewer for five years), and in New York City for MSG Network where he currently serves as host and interviewer for music artists of all genres.

TRUNK’s stellar career is defined by his unmatched knowledge and passion for heavy metal music and all of its players. Clearly he has professionally and personally impacted decades of heavy metal artists, who frequently visit his radio shows and often grant him exclusive interviews, whether at the height of their careers or after years of silence in the music business. 

 

About Judas Priest

Clearly one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time, JUDAS PRIEST (www.judaspriest.com) is credited with launching the New Wave of British Heavy Metal music in the late ‘70s. Priest became wildly popular with fans for their leather-and-chains theatrics and signature sound, characterized as a blend of fast, powerful riffs laden with their own special ingredient, the relentless two-lead guitar attack.  Since the early 1980s JUDAS PRIEST has been a top concert attraction around the world, and their albums have sold over 35 million copies worldwide. They currently are touring internationally in support of their new concept album, Nostradamus, a metal opera based on the life and predictions of the famed 16th century French seer.  Nostradamus is available in stores now.

 

About Hard Rock International

With 127 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali.  Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; and Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011.  Hard Rock Park, located in Myrtle Beach, is the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For more information, visit www.hardrock.com.

 

About Legends Harley Davidson:
Legends Harley Davidson, located in Ledgewood, NJ, is one of the New York City area's largest Harley Davidson Dealerships.  Legends’ state-of-the-art facility, equipped with the latest and best service department equipment, a "Drive-in Movie" showroom with classic motorcycle movies playing all day, a Parts and Accessories Department and Motorclothes® Merchandise Showroom, has become a destination spot for bikers throughout the area.  For more information on Legends Harley Davidson, visit www.legendsharley.com

 

About Paid, Inc.:
Paid, Inc. operates a diversified set of businesses, including its celebrity services and AuctionInc ecommerce technology businesses. Paid, Inc.’s celebrity services provides celebrities and organizations with official Web sites and fan club services that include e-commerce storefronts, ticketing and fan experience packages and web site content to attract tens of thousands of visitors daily. Using proprietary patented technology, Paid's innovative AuctionInc brand shipping calculation and auction management software and services are utilized to streamline online auctions, ecommerce and web site development and hosting. The Company also sponsors autograph signing events and other sports marketing services for sports clientele. The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PAYD. For further information, visit http://www.paid.com.