AUDIOSLAVE FEATURED AS XBOX LIVE AUGUST "ARTIST OF THE MONTH"

The Xbox Live "Artist of the Month" program hits centre stage again in August with Audioslave. During the month of August, there are numerous giveaways for Xbox Live members, including a free version of the group's latest video for "Original Fire," a chance to play and chat with Audioslave over Xbox Live in Madden NFL 07, plus the chance to win an Xbox 360 and a copy of Audioslave's latest CD Revelations. And as an added bonus, fans can download exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage of the band at work and play.

Fans who are interested in gaming against Audioslave should log onto http://audioslavemusic.com/xboxgamewithfame/ or http://www.xbox.com/artist to sign up by the 31st August.

Audioslave began recording its upcoming third album, including hit single "Original Fire" almost as soon as it came off the road last winter after touring behind 2005's Out of Exile. Love, life and loss are all themes on the new album, which releases on the 4th September in the UK.

Also on the album, Audioslave's song "Revelations" will be featured on the Madden NFL 07 video game soundtrack. To count down the days to Madden's release, Xbox Live Marketplace will offer new Madden bonus materials everyday starting 1st August until the game launches on the 22nd August, including hot game trailers, NFL gamer pics and themes, as well as behind-the-scenes development interviews and downloadable stadiums.

The Xbox Live "Artist of the Month" program gives Xbox Live members the unique opportunity to access free exclusive entertainment content in high definition on their Xbox 360 from some of today's hottest stars. As part of the year long agreement with Epic Records, each month a new artist is showcased on Xbox Live, where you can download their videos as well as get a chance to go online and chat and play against them in their favorite game. Previous Xbox Live Artists of the Month include Natasha Bedingfield, The Fray, Matisyahu and Cartel. For further information on the program, visit http://www.xbox.com/artist.

Xbox Live is the first and only unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox Live connects millions of members across 24 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox Live Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, and movie trailers, as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.

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