SplitScreen Entertainment has announce the official release event for its new tribute album, Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks.

Though the album itself becomes available today, it will also serve as the basis for a weekend-long musical celebration on October 1st - 3rd, 2010. The release will be held in conjunction with the semi-annual NJ BBW Bash sponsored by Plush Productions.

For the occasion, the organizers will adopt Whole Lotta Love as the theme of the event, showcasing its music and artists throughout their weekend programming. Highlights will include live music performances, a meet & greet autograph session with tribute album players and the Saturday evening semi-formal dance (for which attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite rock icons). Fans in attendance will have opportunities to win Whole Lotta Love albums, posters and shirts, which will also be available for purchase at special bash prices.

Tribute album participants currently scheduled to attend include the following:

Steve Brown of TRIXTER

Ted Poley of DANGER DANGER

Vic Rivera of POLEY/RIVERA

David Z of ZO2

KELLI MCCLOUD

C.C. BANANA

R.E. Asbury of DOGWHISTLE

CELISA STRATTON

PAUL LAPLACA

Doug Darrell of TRIANGLE EXCEPTION

As previously reported, Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks is a musical homage to the big, beautiful women who make the rockin' world go 'round. The tribute will feature all-new recordings of popular songs praising the fuller female figure, originally made famous by some of the biggest names in rock and pop music. These anthems to abundance will be performed by renowned rock & rollers from yesterday and today, along with a select few rising stars. In direct opposition to the "no fat chicks" mantra espoused by some, Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks will be a star-studded celebration of large and lovely ladies.

Songs appearing include QUEEN's arena rock classic 'Fat Bottomed Girls' by L.A. GUNS singer PHIL LEWIS, with guitarist Paul LaPlaca and drummer John Macaluso. Also on tap is a high-octane version of the AC/DC concert staple 'Whole Lotta Rosie' by RUFUS FONTAIN, featuring CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar and original JACKYL vocalist Ronnie Honeycutt. The POISON chart-topper 'Unskinny Bop' is ably recreated by party rock outfit EVICK, featuring members of the BRET MICHAELS BAND. And the bass-heavy SPINAL TAP dirge 'Big Botto'" is given a 6-string revamp by TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda and his BAND OF STEEL. Plus-sized songstress CELISA STRATTON brings all-new meaning to the title track 'Whole Lotta Love' by LED ZEPPELIN, in conjunction with veteran QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and guitarist Alex Grossi. Additionally, rock & roll comic C.C. Banana offers up a faithful rendition of the KISS track 'Spit' (aka 'Split'), featuring bassist David Z of ZO2 and guitarist Angus Clark. DANGER DANGER frontman TED POLEY lends his trademark vocals to the ELECTRIC BOYS hit 'All Lips N' Hips', alongside his Poley/Rivera partner Vic Rivera. And the SIR MIX-A-LOT hip-hop smash 'Baby Got Back' is given a metal makeover by comedian DON JAMIESON, co-host of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic. TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown puts a rock spin on MIKA's international Top 40 single 'Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)'. Plus 'Big, Fat, Sexy Mama', a song by NYC underground sensation THE COMPULSIONS, is expertly rendered by newcomers TRIANGLE EXCEPTION. Also included is the original studio recording of 'You Need A Great Big Woman' by celebrated blues diva CANDYE KANE and the brand new song 'BMW' by the mysterious DOGWHISTLE. Rounding out the roster are founding TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French, TUFF vocalist Stevie Rachelle and longtime W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, who collaborate on a cover of the TED NUGENT's cult favorite 'Thunder Thighs'.

The album boasts an inspired cover by pop artist Les Toil, known for his bold and beautiful "big girl" pin-up art.

Samples of all tracks are available at the official Whole Lotta Love: An All-Star Salute To Fat Chicks MySpace page.