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FUSE GREEN LIGHTS "TALKING METAL" PILOT

#1 HEAVY METAL/HARD ROCK PODCAST ON ITUNES
COMES TO FUSE NOVEMBER 9 AT 12:30AM ET

New York, NY - fuse, the national music television network, green lights "Talking Metal on fuse," a one-hour pilot that brings the number-one heavy metal/hard rock podcast on iTunes to television. Hosted by Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy, the ultimate metal geeks and hard rock aficionados, the show provides a unique perspective and insiders look into the world of metal and hard rock music.

"Heavy metal has some of the most loyal and passionate fans and has been one of the most consistent performers in music television," said Eric Sherman, president, fuse. "fuse is committed to showcasing a variety of music genres and we're thrilled to be able to bring Mark and John's distinctive voice, along with their number-one podcast, to our network."

Premiering on Friday, November 9 at 12:30 AM ET, "Talking Metal on fuse" brings Mark and John's zany antics and superfan-style perspective to viewers. They take fans on a wild ride where anything can happen including guitar lessons with Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), a book signing road trip with Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue/Sixx A.M./The New York Times best selling author), cocktails with Serj Tankian (System of a Down), and a home studio makeover-turned-impromptu jam session with members of Guns N' Roses. Mark and John are joined by sidekicks Bud Friendly (The Metal Wrestler/commentator), resident guitarist Metal Mike (member of Rob Halford's and Sebastian Bach's solo bands) and the "Talking Metal" fans, a rotating group of in-studio guests who join in on the metal conversation, offer opinions and throw up the metal horns.

As the number-one heavy metal/hard rock podcast on iTunes, "Talking Metal" averages 100,000 downloads per month and has listeners in more than 100 countries. The talkingmetal.com website averages between 1-2 million hits per month.

About fuse
fuse is a music television network offering a window into artists and bands and unorthodox music line-ups. fuse reflects the rapidly changing interests and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience providing a destination for discovery and authentic content that pushes boundaries. Viewers can find a multi-media experience combining TV, Web and mobile technologies incorporating their opinions and ideas into the networks programming. Additional information about fuse can be found at www.fuse.tv. fuse is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P., owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, which includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the Beacon Theatre; and MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.

OSTRONOMY PERFORMS WITH PAUL STANLEY, GLENN HUGHES, BRUCE KULICK, & MORE!

Photo © 2007 Anna Avagyan

Talking Metal co-host John Ostronomy was honored to have been asked by Glenn Hughes to join him, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, and the Late Show Horns to perform the KISS classic "Detroit Rock City" with Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp band Kaiser Soze during their performance at the B.B. King Blues Bar and Grill in New York City.

Click here to check out the photos from rehearsals and the concert!

Photo Caption: Paul Stanley, Glenn Hughes, and John Ostronomy onstage at the B.B. King Blues Bar and Grill in New York City

BAM MARGERA TALKS CHILDREN OF BODOM

Credit: Nancy Mazzei/TalkingMetal.com

In light of Children of Bodom's participation in Bam Margera's BAM MARGERA PRESENTS…VIVA LA BANDS, VOL 2, Bam tells TalkingMetal.com, "I've loved these guys since the day I got trashed in a Helsinki alley with them. Blazing guitar solos and a full blown metal assault... This new song is going to fucking rock and I'm psyched to see them on Viva La Bands 2. I'd have it no other way!"

BAM MARGERA PRESENTS…VIVA LA BANDS, VOL 2 is the latest in Bam's unique musical vision shared with his fans. The CD/DVD combo will hit stores on September 4, 2007 and feature unreleased tracks from Children of Bodom, Clutch, In Flames, CKY, Vains of Jenna, and more. The compilation will also bring together a slew of Bam's other favorite artists such as Gwar, Dimmu Borgir, and The Sounds. The DVD component to this rocking release contains 30 minutes of never-before-seen Bam footage - a must-have for the 'Jackass generation'!

Check out www.vivalabands.com, www.ferretstyle.com and www.filthynote.com over the coming weeks to get updates on new additions to the VIVA LA BANDS, VOL 2 track listing.

Photo Caption: Mark Strigl, John Ostronomy, April Margera, Bam Margera, Missy Margera, and Phil Margera

GUNS N' ROSES GUITARIST BUMBLEFOOT PERFORMS WITH ALLEN TOUSSAINT AT THE EDGE'S MUSIC RISING "ICONS OF MUSIC" AUCTION IN NEW YORK CITY

TalkingMetal.com reports that the April 21, 2007 Music Rising "Icons of Music" auction in New York City, which raised 2.4 million dollars for musicians who lost equipment in Hurricane Katrina, concluded with a performance by New Orleans R&B legend, Allen Toussaint, and Guns N' Roses guitarist, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

The stand-out piece of memorabilia in the auction was Jimi Hendrix's 1966 Red Fender Mustang, which sold for $410,000. Other notable items were Music Rising co-founder, The Edge's 1975 Cream Gibson Les Paul Custom, a Gibson Music Rising Les Paul signed by the Rolling Stones, and Emeril Lagasse's signed green Baldwin R1 Artists Grand piano.

Additional event participants and attendees included U2's The Edge and Adam Clayton, model Christy Turlington, "Little Steven" Van Zandt of The Sopranos and the E-Street Band, former Viacom CEO Tom Freston, XM and Q104.3 FM DJ Eddie Trunk, Bald Freak Music CEO Q*Ball, Talking Metal podcast hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy,and actress Gina Gershon.

Click here to check out the Music Rising "Icons of Music" photo gallery.

Photo Caption: Mark Strigl, Eddie Trunk, John Ostronomy, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, and wife, Jennifer Thal

TALKING METAL LISTENER ART

GN'R Stakeout Credit: Jim Hollander
TalkingMetal.com Credit: Casey McKinley

Check out this amazing artwork created by Talking Metal listeners Jim Hollander and Casey McKinley!

MORE PHOTOS OF ANTHRAX ON BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SET

Credits: Sci Fi Channel

Talking Metal has posted more never before seen photos of Anthrax members Scott Ian, Frankie Bello on the set of their favorite TV show, Battlestar Galactica. Ian and Bello are pictured with cast member, Tricia Helfer, this month's Playboy magazine covergirl, as well as cast members James Callis and Jamie Bamber.

New episodes of Battlestar Galactica return to the Sci Fi Channel on Sunday, January 20 at 10:00 PM.

Click here to view the images.

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