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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Doesn't Believe Rock Is Dead

FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, saying that "there's always gonna be the inclination for somebody" to play "rebellious, expressive music." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the gro...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's 'End Of The Road': 'This Was Never Going To Be A Reunion Tour Of Any Members'

Paul Stanley says that he is open to having former KISS members join the band on stage for guest appearances during the "End Of The Road" tour but insists that "the idea of bringing back former members as present members is ridiculous." KISS fans have persistently called for a reunion of the origina...

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C.O.C. Guitarist On DOYLE's Meet-And-Greet Comments: Maybe He Should 'Figure Out Something Else To Do'

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's Woody Weatherman says that MISFITS's Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein should perhaps "figure out something else to do" if he doesn't like to take part in paid meet-and-greets with his fans. In a recent interview with "The Liquid Conversations", Doyle lamented the fact that a...

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HELLYEAH To Celebrate VINNIE PAUL's Life With Special Las Vegas Concert

HELLYEAH will celebrate the life of its late drummer, Vinnie Paul Abbott, with a special performance on May 11 at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band announced the concert earlier today via social media, writing: "Please join us, Together, with our Metal Family, Friends, and Fans, to c...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Says He 'Stands By' His Vocal Performance On 'End Of The Road' Tour

In a brand new interview with StarTribune, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked how he is taking care of his voice on the "End Of The Road" trek, in light of the fact that it has sounded diminished on many recent tours. "I try not to talk to guys like you, for one," Stanley replied. "It's hard to st...

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TESTAMENT Is Working On 'Killer, Kick-Ass' New Album, Says GENE HOGLAN

TESTAMENT drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to Agoraphobic News about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. "Eric [Peterson, guitar] and I are in the process of writing it," he said (hear audio below). "We've got about six songs together. I sc...

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JOHN 5 'Wrote A Ton Of Music' With Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY

ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 spoke to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" about his contribution to the latest solo album from ex-JOURNEY singer Steve Perry. Released last fall, "Traces" features the song "Sun Shines Gray", which is Perry's collaboration with John 5 and Thom Flowers. Asked how his involveme...

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DISTURBED Frontman Dismisses Notion That 'Rock Is Dead': 'It's Absolutely The Opposite,' He Says

DISTURBED singer David Draiman has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, saying that bands from the genre are "a dominant force on a global level." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This...

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NIKKI SIXX Blasts KISS For Using MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Shtick': 'I Just Think It's Uncool'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has clarified his comments about KISS's current "End Of The Road" tour, saying that he was "disappointed" by the latter band's decision to replicate CRÜE's production. Sixx made headlines on social media last week by criticizing the Paul Stanley-fronted outfit for alle...

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VINNY APPICE: Why Punctuality Is Important In Rock And Roll

In a brand new interview with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio, legendary drummer Vinny Appice spoke about the importance of punctuality when it comes to being in a band, especially as it relates to performing live. Asked why he left KILL DEVIL HILL, the group that also featured former PANTERA and DOW...

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KISS's 'End Of The Road' Tour Could Gross $200 Million, Says GENE SIMMONS

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons believes that the band's "End Of The Road" tour will gross nearly $200 million. The trek launched January 31 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and is expected to last two to three years and extend around the world. Asked by The Wall Street Journal in a new int...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET: 'I'm Happy Most Of The Time'

AVANTASIA mastermind Tobias Sammet was recently interviewed by Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's RockSverige. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige: You've travelled the world, you get to work with something you truly love doing, you've sold a bunch of records… Have you been ab...

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NIKKI SIXX Says KISS's 'End Of The Road' Stage Design Is 'An Exact Reenactment' Of MÖTLEY CRÜE's Final Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has called out KISS for the band's stage production on its current "End Of The Road" tour, saying it is "an exact reenactment" of the show that the CRÜE took out on its own farewell trek a few years ago. Just hours before KISS was scheduled to take the stage Saturday n...

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GENE SIMMONS Responds To ACE FREHLEY's Explosive Remarks

Gene Simmons has responded to Ace Frehley's recent social media outburst in which the ex-KISS guitarist called his former bandmate an "asshole and a sex addict." Before KISS's "End Of The Road" tour launched last month, Frehley addressed some comments Simmons made about about a possible reunion of t...

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TOMMY THAYER Says KISS 'Spent A Lot Of Time Getting Ready' For 'End Of The Road' Tour

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer spoke to the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour, which launched late last month in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. "It started with Gene [Simmons, bass/vocals] and Paul [Stanley, guitar/vocals], obviously," Thayer said. "I know...