GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron Thal (aka Bumblefoot) has committed himself to this years Rock Against Diabetes event by orchestrating an All Star Band composed of top metal/rock artists of the last two decades.

"I want to help bring attention, awareness, and hopefully get some people thinking about what they can do to prevent diabetes, or how they can lend a hand to someone living with it" explains Thal. "I have been reaching out to musicians to form a group that hasn't ever played together before, something very special just for this one night. This is an important event, and it's a privilege to be able to participate.

Participants of the All Star Band, yet to be named will be announced once they commit to the project. More information on the All Star Band, as well as current and any other lineup changes can be found at www.rockagainstdiabetes.org.

The band will perform live at www.deeprockdrive.com in Las Vegas. There are a very small amount of VIP tickets available only by auction. To bid on these limited edition VIP tickets, visit this location.

The rest of the world, will be able to take in the event from the comfort of their homes, in HD as a fully interactive web broadcast. Tickets are available here.

Tickets are only $9.99 and each ticket purchaser has the option to invite 5 friends to view free.

For more information visit www.rockagainstdiabetes.org.

The 2nd annual Rock Against Diabetes will be held in Las Vegas, at the Deep Rock Drive venue on August 23rd, 2008. Other acts confirmed include Y&T;, L.A. GUNS, FASTER PUSSYCAT and BANG TANGO.