maniaTV Launches New Music Show Hosted by Renown Rock Drummer Samantha Maloney

Samantha Maloney has toured the world drumming for Hole and Motley Crue, produced scores for films including Black Hawk Down, and acted on the silver screen. Now, the sexiest drummer on the rock music scene is taking her talents to web television with maniaTV's new show, All Access. Samantha, along with maniaTV senior music producer and MTV veteran, Amy Finnerty have created a behind-the-scenes show that will take viewers inside the life of major artists and showcase the best new acts in music. 

"Most interviews with musicians are incomplete portraits of the people behind the music. All Access is about showing people who these artists really are and what it's like to hang out with them in an intimate setting", said Maloney. "We will have some big names, but we will also introduce the audience to some great bands many wouldn't have the chance to see otherwise."

In the first episodes, Samantha joins The Crystal Method's Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland on location in their Los Angeles studio for a day that includes jam sessions, in-depth storytelling, and shopping for shoes. The 30 minute show also includes a live performance from Australia's Skybombers and a look at custom guitar artist, Stephen McSwain.

The following episode features Samantha Maloney hanging out backstage and around town with musician Del The Funkyhomosapien followed by an exclusive live performance from Meiko on maniaTV’s Gibson Garage soundstage.

"All Access represents a new approach to music television, offering music fans a unique perspective on major and emerging artists from the viewpoint of the artists" said maniaTV VP of Music Programming, Stefan Goldby. "From the live performances to day-in-the-life experiences, All Access takes our audience behind the velvet rope, inside the home and into the hobbies of some of the biggest and most exciting names in music."

About Samantha

Samantha Maloney, most widely known as one of the sexiest drummers in Rock, is the host of maniaTV's flagship music show, All Access, a show which takes the viewer deep inside the world of major artists and showcases the best in new music. Samantha, a "Fame" high school alum, has traveled the world drumming for well-known bands such as Hole, Motley Crue, Eagles of Death Metal, and Peaches and has collaborated with artists such as Courtney Love, Pras, Lucy Walsh, Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan. In addition to composing and producing the original score for the award winning documentary Bounce: Behind The Velvet Rope, Samantha has also contributed her musical genius to well-known movie soundtracks, including Ridley Scott's Oscar winning film, Black Hawk Down, Prey For Rock and Roll, and the recently released, Never Back Down. Samantha has also graced the silver screen as an actor in Factory Girl and the 2008 Sundance favorite, Adventures of Power. Samantha resides in Los Angeles, California and is currently producing and songwriting for well known acts in the rock, pop and electronic genres and is in the midst of putting the final touches on her own flagship musical endeavor, The Ingenues.

About The Crystal Method
As The Crystal Method, Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland have been fixtures on the electronic music scene for more than 10 years. Over the course of three studio albums and two mix records, including the ground-breaking debut 'Vegas', the band has cemented its reputation through successful collaborations with rock heavyweights and years of touring, both as a live act and as DJs. Grammy nominated for 2004's Legion of Boom, the duo currently host "Community Service" on LA's Indie 103.1 FM, and have recently finished scoring both their first feature film, London, as well as the theme to Fox's series Bones. The Crystal Method recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary (and platinum certification) of their momentous debut album Vegas with the release of Vegas (Deluxe Edition). This double CD set features re-mastered original release, rare and live recordings, and remixes by Paul Oakenfold, MSTRKRFT, Hyper and more. The band is currently hard at work on their fourth studio album.

About maniaTV
The maniaTV Network launched in 2004 as the world's first Internet TV network. The company produces, sells and distributes made for internet programming targeting the 18 to 34 year old audience while delivering innovative branded entertainment opportunities to leading brands and advertisers. With a state-of-the-art production studio in Hollywood, maniaTV produces groundbreaking, award-winning programming for 8+ million viewers each month. maniaTV's programming slate ranges from music and comedy, to drama, video gaming, and action sports. Leading shows include Dave Navarro's Spread Entertainment, Tom Green Live, National Lampoon's Lemmings and Arcade. maniaTV delivers unique brand experiences within each show and has served over 50 of Advertising Age's Top 100. Through its visionary market leadership and focus on premium content and distribution partnerships, maniaTV is redefining television for the 21st Century. We like to call it "Television 2.0".

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