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DORO PESCH On GENE SIMMONS: 'He Really Was A Great Mentor'

German "metal queen" Doro Pesch (DORO, WARLOCK) recently spoke with Sally Steele of Vegas Rocks! Magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the early years of her career: Doro: "We were just doing what we loved. Back then, I felt...

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First Look At VINNIE PAUL's Grave Marker Next To That Of His Brother, DIMEBAG

Earlier today (Friday, May 24),Vinnie Paul Abbott's grave marker was officially installed next to that of his brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Two pictures of the gravesite were released via PANTERA's social media, along with the message: "We ask that you please be respectful wh...

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First Look At VINNIE PAUL's Grave Marker

A couple of photos of Vinnie Paul Abbott's soon-to-be-installed grave marker can be found below. The PANTERA Facebook page released a full picture of the marker after a couple of "unauthorized" photos were posted online without the permission of Vinnie Paul's estate. "There is a lot of bad info fl...

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VINNIE VINCENT's Latest Comeback Performance No Longer Advertised On His Web Site

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent's performance at the "Speedballjamm", which was scheduled to take place next month at the S.I.R. Soundstage in Nashville, Tennessee, is no longer being advertised on his web site. The "Appearances" section of VinnieVincent.com contains no mention of the June 7 ev...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY: 'If Bands Are Making You Feel That They're Doing You A Favor, Then You Need To Abandon Them'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley was recently interviewed by "Roo & Ditts" of Australia's Triple M Adelaide radio station. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he is sad to see KISS retiring after doing one final world tour, Stanley said: "When people use terms like 'bittersweet,' I have to say...

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GENE SIMMONS Pays Surprise Visit To The White House, Pentagon: Photos, Video

Gene Simmons made a surprise appearance in the press briefing room at the Pentagon earlier today (Thursday, May 16). The KISS bassist/vocalist thanked American troops for their service and became emotional discussing his mother's experience surviving a concentration camp. Later in the day, Simmons a...

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KISS Grosses More Than $50 Million On First North American Leg Of 'End Of The Road' Tour

According to Billboard, the first North American leg of KISS's "End Of The Road" tour grossed $58.7 million and sold 518,395 tickets. The trek kicked off on January 31 in Vancouver and played an additional 42 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up on April 13 in Birmingham, Alabama...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET: 'I Certainly Don't Intend To Retire Any Time Soon'

AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On AVANTASIA's new album "Moonglow": Tobias: "It's not t...

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WHITESNAKE's REB BEACH Has 'No Problems' With Certain Artists Using Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances

WHITESNAKE and WINGER guitarist Reb Beach says that he has "no problems" with certain rock and pop artists relying on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Reveals Inspiration For 'Rock And Roll All Nite'

In a brand new interview with 77 WABC Radio's "Bernie & Sid In The Morning", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked about the inspiration for the band's anthem "Rock And Roll All Nite", which originally appeared on the 1975 album "Dressed To Kill". Addressing the fact that most people assume that "par...

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K.K. DOWNING Says SCOTT TRAVIS And RICHIE FAULKNER Are Not Official Members Of JUDAS PRIEST: 'They Are On A Wage'

Carsten Smolinsky of Germany's Bleeding4metal.de recently conducted an e-mail interview with former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. The original English-language version of the chat appears here in its entirety. Bleeding4metal.de: Hello, Mr. Downing, thank you very much for taking the time for...

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TESTAMENT In Pre-Production For New Album: 'It's Gonna Be A Monster Record'

TESTAMENT has entered the studio with Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS) to begin pre-production on the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. Guitarist Eric Peterson confirmed the band was putting the finishing touches on its new music, writing on Instagram: "It's official! We're in...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Forced To Abandon Zip-Line Stunt In Mexico Due To Apparent Technical Mishap (Video)

An apparent technical mishap during KISS's concert in Mexico forced Paul Stanley to abandon one of his trademark stunts. At every show on the band's ongoing "End Of The Road" tour, the guitarist/vocalist has been flying fly along a zip-line above the crowd during "Love Gun". On Friday (May 3),as KI...

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PAUL STANLEY Still Believes KISS Can Continue Without Any Original Members

Paul Stanley says that he still believes KISS can carry on without any original members. Earlier this month, the legendary rockers completed the first leg of their second farewell tour, dubbed "End Of The Road", which could last three years. Joining founding members Stanley and Gene Simmons in the b...

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PAUL STANLEY Doesn't Want PETER CRISS's 'Sense Of Anger And Resentment' In His Life

Paul Stanley addresses his relationships with his fellow KISS co-founders Peter Criss and Ace Frehley in his new book, "Backstage Pass". While the KISS frontman writes that it is "nice" to have Frehley "back in a larger capacity in my life" due to the "shared magic" of their history, he says that he...