March 5, 2012 10:01

Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Whitesnake men to play Marshall Amps celebration show – ticket details

Members of The Cult, Mr Big and Ozzy Osbourne's live band will also play the event

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Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain and Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich are all set to play live at a special one-off show to celebrate Marshall Amps' 50th anniversary.

The show, which is titled 'Marshall Amps – 50 Years Of Loud', will take place at London's Wembley Arena on September 22.

Also on the bill for the show are Black Label Society's Zakk Wydle, Mr Big's Paul Gilbert, The Cult's Billy Diffy, Yngwie Malmsteen and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani.

McBrain will also act as compere for the event and said of the show: "This is truly a celebration of a British Icon - Marshall. Beyond doubt, Jim Marshall and the team have shaped the sound of rock music for eternity. I feel more than privileged to be involved in this event. We’re bringing together beyond-legendary artists for a moment in history. Expect pure rock 'n' roll madness amplified to the max by Marshall!"

Tickets go onsale on Friday (March 9) at 9am (GMT). To check the availability of Marshall Amps – 50 Years Of Loud tickets and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/TICKETS now, or call 0871 230 1094.

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