ANNIHILATOR founder / guitarist Jeff Waters recently unveiled his new Epiphone Annihilation-V signature model guitar (click here for details). The band's webmaster has now issued the following announcement:

"Annihilator fans, we’ve got a surprise for you. Ever wanted an amazing guitar? Well here’s your chance to get one, easy and free, while helping the Annihilator community grow.

The contest is quite simple. When someone new registers to the forum, there is an option to put the User Name of a referrer (under 'Additional Information' - see diagram at bottom of this page). You only have to tell people to put your User Name into this box, when they register for the first time! See bottom of this page for (fake referrals will not count. The goal of the contest is very simple: be in the top 20 referrers and be included in the draw. The goal of this contest is to introduce a wide variety of new fans to our community and get tons of activity.

You can refer anyway you want, send out emails, advertise on your MSN, post on music forums, etc… any way you can think of, do it.

What you can win: Jeff’s own personal prototype Epiphone Signature Series Flying V guitar. This is not the final version of his Signature V but is the first prototype that Epiphone manufactured for him. This guitar has some differences in the final version (ex: Dirty Finger pickups, different tuners, etc…) but is a collector’s item, as there was only one made. Jeff can sign it personally to you, if you wish and will throw in some custom guitar picks. As well, Jeff would love to give you a phone call or a Windows Live Messenger video call (your choice!).

Jeff will personally draw (at random) one of the top-20 referrers on May 11, 2010. Winner will be contacted by private message on the annihilatormetal.com site. Winner will be responsible for his or her own customs/duties/taxes that may be applied.

Have fun, spread the METAL word and have fun!!"

Annihilator is set to release ten new tracks of heads-down, no-frills metal, and is sure to be a highlight in the band's already-impressive catalogue. The official track listing is as follows:

'The Trend'

'Coward'

'Ambush'

'Betrayed'

'25 Seconds'

'Nowhere To Go'

'The Other Side'

'Death In Your Eyes'

'Payback'

'Romeo Delight'

For more news and info: annihilatormetal.com, myspace.com/annihilatorofficial.