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GENE SIMMONS On Why 'Vault' Songs Featuring VAN HALEN Brothers Weren't Released Sooner: 'EDWARD Didn't Want It To Come Out'

KISS bassist Gene Simmons recently spoke with the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the inspiration behind his "Vault" box set: Gene: "I'm an only child, so maybe that helps me in my being the ul...

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ACE FREHLEY Joins GENE SIMMONS At 'Vault Experience' Event In Miami (Video)

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley joined his former bandmate Gene Simmons at the KISS bassist/vocalist's "Vault Experience" event on Saturday, January 27 at Walter Grace Vintage Guitars in Miami, Florida. Video footage of their appearance can be seen below (courtesy of Joe Pappalardo). Gene began...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Had Candid Conversations With LAYNE STALEY, SCOTT WEILAND About Their Drug Use

Gene Simmons says that he had candid discussions with Layne Staley and Scott Weiland about their drug use years before they died. The KISS bassist/vocalist, who claims he has never used drugs or drunk alcohol, spoke about the conversations he had with the late ALICE IN CHAINS and STONE TEMPLE PILOT...

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ACE FREHLEY Had 'A Lot Of Fun' Reconnecting With PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS

In a brand new interview with SILive.com, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was once again asked whether he will ever play with his former bandmates again. "It's been 15 years but over the last two years, I've kind of reconnected with Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons]," he responded. "I reconnecte...

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VINNIE VINCENT Calls MARK SLAUGHTER A 'No-Talent Individual' Who 'Can't Sing'

Vinnie Vincent says that former VINNIE VINCENT INVASION singer Mark Slaughter is a "no-talent individual" who reduced his music "to the level of worse than a local bar band." Slaughter joined VINNIE VINCENT INVASION as the replacement for former JOURNEY frontman Robert Fleischman, who provided vocal...

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GENE SIMMONS Performs KISS Classics With THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY In Nashville (Video)

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons joined THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY on stage last night (Tuesday, January 23) at Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the KISS classics "Deuce" and "Shout It Out Loud". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Check out photos at Rock Revolt Mag...

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THE STARBREAKERS Feat. NITA STRAUSS, JILL JANUS: Video Footage Of Whisky Concert

Video footage of THE STARBREAKERS performing a cover version of the MEGADETH classic "Hangar 18" on January 18 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Antera Ross). THE STARBREAKERS is an all-star cover band featuring five of the most talented female mu...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT: 'I Was In Hell For 20 Years'

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent took part in another question-and-answer session on Saturday (January 20) at the Atlanta Kiss Expo. You can now watch video footage of the discussion in two parts below (courtesy of Mike Brunn). Asked what led to his departure from KISS after the "Lick It Up" tou...

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SHANE EMBURY Says Next NAPALM DEATH Album 'Will Be The Most Diverse Yet'

Christina Rowatt of Australia's The Void recently conducted an interview with bassist Shane Embury of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the status of the next NAPALM DEATH studio album, which is...

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VINNIE VINCENT Joined By Ex-VINNIE VINCENT INVASION Singer For 'Back On The Streets' Performance At KISS EXPO (Video)

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent was joined by his ex-VINNIE VINCENT INVASION bandmate Robert Fleischman earlier today (Saturday, January 20) at the Atlanta KISS Expo 2018 to perform an acoustic version of the VINNIE VINCENT INVASION song "Back On The Streets". Video footage of the impromptu per...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Gives First Interview In More Than 20 Years: 'If The Fans Want Me Back, I Can't Wait'

Earlier today (Friday, January 19) at the Atlanta KISS Expo 2018, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent gave his first public interview in more than two decades when he spoke with SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why he decided to attend the KISS...

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ACE FREHLEY To Perform On This Year's 'Kiss Kruise'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has been added to the list of performers who will appear on The KISS Kruise VIII. The cruise is set to sail on Halloween (October 31) on Norwegian Jade leaving out of Miami, Florida. Also scheduled to play on the ship this year are KISS, former KISS and current GR...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD To Release Limited-Edition Book/Vinyl Set Of His Artwork

On February 22, BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will reveal a new side of his creative life with art team and publisher SceneFour. More than a year in development, the comprehensive book and vinyl set is said to be "unlike anything" SceneFour has done before. The hardbound book showcases all of th...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Loved Punk's 'Attitude,' But Didn't Feel A Kinship With Its 'Musicality'

On January 19, MetalRock Films will release part one of a new two-part "Inside Metal" documentary DVD series titled "The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal". Directed by Bob Nalbandian with narration by David Ellefson of MEGADETH, the documentary focuses on the Los Angeles thrash metal uprising of the early/...

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ERIC SINGER Defends KISS's Decision To Stick To The Classics During Live Shows

KISS drummer Eric Singer was interviewed by Mark Strigl and Ian McCurdy for a recent episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about KISS's decision to exclude lesser-known songs from its concert repertoire in favor of the hits...