MELDRUM, featuring ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan, issued the following update on May 21st:

"It was exactly one year ago today that Michelle Meldrum died suddenly from a brain cyst, and the world felt her absence when she left us. Meldrum has now joined the ranks of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, JUDAS PRIEST, OPETH, SEPULTURA and THE DONNAS, setting up a merch deal through the notorious Blastwaves Merchandising.

The first wave of merch has been launched, with more to be rolled out after the benefit show at Whisky A Go Go this Tuesday, May 26th, including a special commemorative Michelle Meldrum RIP t-shirt.

A portion of proceeds go to Meldrum family Jake Norum fund, please consider it a donation to buy a shirt if you cannot attend the event. Orders start shipping as of May 26th.

Merch store is up and running at this location."

As prev´iously reported, this Sunday (May 24th) Meldrum's current (Michele Madden, Gene Hoglan) and former (Moa Holmsten, Frida Ståhl) members will appear on KNAC.com's program The Vault with DJ Will to discuss the upcoming benefit show for late guitarist Michelle Meldrum, taking place on May 26th at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood CA. They will also play tracks from the band's forthcoming album.

Tune in at 11:30am at this location. Listen in via Real Player, Windows Media or iTunes.

Benefit show details are as follows:

When: May 26th

Location: The Whisky A Go Go (8901 W Sunset Blvd) in Hollywood, CA

Doors: 7:45 pm

Tickets: $20

Limited Tickets at Door, Presale purchase via Paypal on May 1 at www.michellemeldrum.com

Raffle will be held at the event and will include prizes from MOTÖRHEAD, KISS, OZZY, MÖTLEY CRÜE , BLACK SABBATH, THIN LIZZY, TWISTED SISTER, MELDRUM and more.

Auction will be held the week of the event on ebay include some of Michelle’s guitars and gear, collectibles, memorabilia (eBay seller MELDRUM2009).

Special Guests:

Lemmy Kilmister (Motörhead)

Rocky George (FISHBONE/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES)

Nick Oliveri (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MONDO GENERATOR)

Jason McMaster (WATCHTOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS)

John Norum (EUROPE/DOKKEN)

Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT)

Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW)

Performing Bands:

Meldrum with Gene Hoglan

LIZZY BORDEN

Phantom Blue reunion

IRON MAIDENS

DJ Will – KNAC Radio

Leah Cevoli (Robot Chicken, Deadwood) – Mistress of Ceremony/Hostess

Portion of proceeds will be donated to brain research.