NFSWorld ~ "Six Cars in-game cash"

Once today’s Need for Speed World maintenance window is finished and the servers come back online the community will have six more cars available for in-game cash!  You’ll be able to pick up the:

Nissan 200SX S14 - Known under different names in different markets, the Nissan 200sx (Silvia in Japan and Australia, 240sx in North America, etc.)  Overall, there’s much to like about the 200SX from the stance driven, flush fitted look, to the raw stripped out racer, these cars are represented everywhere so get yours today at the car dealer!

’67 Chevrolet Camaro SS - The 350-cubic-inch V-8 modestly rated at 295 horsepower plus a beefed-up suspension and special equipment features made this model-option stand out from the crowd of “Pony Cars”.

Chevrolet El Camino SS - The 1970 El Camino SS is loaded with a powerful 454 cubic V8 Engine muscle machine for burning rubber on the streets! There is a passion and depth found in the El Camino and once you drive this car you’ll be on top of the heap so get yours today!

Ford GT40 Mk.I - Bearing beautiful body work, and a name to indicate the height to the top of the vehicle (Only about 40”), the GT40 did go racing, and did a great job.  With a big, growling V8, and racing pedigree, this car cannot be missed.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI (Hatchback) - The STi can be found rally racing all over the world, and has won several World Rally Championships in the past. This 3rd generation Subaru chose to continue their longstanding use of the Boxer Turbo engine in the Impreza.  Power and Performance represents the very essence of this competitive sports car!

Lexus LFA - The crowning jewel in Lexus’ range; the LF-A is more about technical achievements than basic numbers and statistics.  Lexus went so far as to use one of only 2 circular looms in existence to painstakingly weave the dual tube carbon fiber components that go into the LF-A.  It is the list of technical marvels like this that makes this car simply amazing!

In two weeks’ time we’re going to rotate the available in-game cash cars so make sure you pick up one of these great cars while they are available!

~networld & nfsw

Kiss & Motley Crue The Tour ~ Aurora Victim

The members of Kiss and Motley Crue may seem like a wild bunch, but that doesn’t mean they don’t also have a serious side. Now, both Kiss and Motley Crue are offering some financial help to those affected by the recent movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.

The bands announced earlier this week at a gig in Englewood, Colo., that they will be giving $100,000 to the Aurora Victim Relief Fund. The fund was created to offer help to victims who were affected when suspected gunman James Holmes allegedly started shooting in a filled movie theatre on July 20 during a midnight showing of Batman’s latest movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.”

“We hope that our small gesture helps inspire others to band together in compassion and financial support for all involved in this unspeakable tragedy,” Paul Stanley of Kiss said in an official statement.

“We bonded together with our tour partners and friends Kiss to donate money, but we also hope it inspires others to do the same, no matter how big or small,” added Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx in a statement.

Those interested in offering funds to the victims of the Aurora, Colo., shooting may visitGivingFirst.org and donate any amount. Twelve lives were claimed and 58 were injured at the midnight viewing at an Aurora theater.

~ networld & kmc

James Alan Hetfield Day

Happy Birthday!!!

James Alan Hetfield, vocalist and guitarist of the thrash Metallica, is one of the icons of the hard rock of the past 26years. His musical training owes much to great heroes of the melodic music-- unbelievably and, obviously, to renowned characters of hard rock. On this occasion, Hetfield revealed to Rolling Stone magazine your personal playlist and offered brief reflections on each track.

Ironically, the voice of Metallica (indeed, a defining voice of his rock n' roll generation) very nearly wasn't a voice at all, simply because in the early days, James Hetfield didn't fancy being a lead vocalist. Metallica tried a few different vocal/guitar configurations. Some of the options considered included adding another guitar player, having then-lead guitar player Dave Mustaine play the sole guitar and asking John Bush from Armored Saint to sing for the band. Of course common sense prevailed, James decided to fight harder to establish himself as a frontman and the results are history.

"Free Bird" (also spelled "Freebird") is a song by the American southern 
rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. It was first featured on the band's debut album 
(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) in 1973, and has been included on 
subsequent albums released by the band.

~networld & jh, ls

Slash "Apocalyptic Love" Album

Apocalyptic Love is the second studio album by current Velvet Revolver and former Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash. The album features Slash's band, consisting of vocalist Myles Kennedy, bassist Todd Kerns, and drummer Brent Fitz (collectively referred to as "Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators"). Produced by Eric Valentine, it was released on May 22, 2012.

Slash began working on his second solo album in June 2011, and that December, three songs — "Halo," "Standing in the Sun," and "Bad Rain" — had been recorded. Slash described the new material as "very heavy." The album was finished in February 2012 and was given a May 22, 2012, release date. The first single, "You're a Lie," was released to rock radio on February 27, 2012; a 30-second preview of the song was released online with this announcement. Slash released the track listing for the album on March 5, 2012. Myles, who wrote the lyrics, has said that some of the lyrics on the album are about his past experiences with being addicted to drugs.

On March 26, 30 second samples from "Apocalyptic Love" were made available on Amazon.com. The lead intro riff for "Anastasia" takes inspiration from Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, which Slash interpolates live in his version of "Speak Softly Love".

Slash – lead guitar, acoustic guitar 

Myles Kennedy – lead vocals, rhythm guitar

Todd Kerns – bass, backing vocals

Brent Fitz – drums

~networld & slash