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ACE FREHLEY To Release Expanded Deluxe Edition Of 'Anomaly' In September

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release newly expanded deluxe edition of his 2009 album, "Anomaly", on September 8 via eOne Music. Among the new tracks are two previously unreleased demos: "Hard For Me", which was later reworked into the album's "Foxy & Free", and an early take of "Pain In...

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Extended Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal' Premiere Screening

An eighteen-minute video recap of the June 19 premiere of "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal", the third title in the "Inside Metal" series, which was held at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, California, can be seen below. The footage was filmed and edited by Edward Banda. "Rise Of L.A...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Join JUDAS PRIEST At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will appear at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp featuring JUDAS PRIEST this September in Hollywood, California. Imagine yourself not only jamming with the Metal Gods from JUDAS PRIEST, but you will also rock out with Bach! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...

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Video Recap Of 'Inside Metal: Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal' Premiere Screening

A three-minute video recap of the June 19 premiere of "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal", the third title in the "Inside Metal" series, which was held at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, California, can be seen below. "Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal" will be available on DVD and major stre...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Says GENE SIMMONS Was 'Crazy' For Trying To Trademark 'Horns' Hand Gesture

Sharon Osbourne says that Gene Simmons was "crazy" to attempt to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. The KISS bassist/vocalist withdrew his application to trademark the symbol less than two weeks after filing with the federal copyright office. In his original request, which was fil...

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ACE FREHLEY Discusses His Latest Collaboration With GENE SIMMONS, Says He Hasn't Been Approached About Rejoining KISS

Ace Frehley has confirmed that he recently collaborated with Gene Simmons on two songs for the former KISS guitarist's next solo album. Ace told radio personality Eddie Trunk: "I called him up and I said, 'Gene, you wanna write a few songs?' He says, 'Sure.' Because he had come to my show [in Februa...

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MR. LORDI Claims LORDI Turned Down Co-Headlining Tour With GWAR

Andrew Epstein of Zombitrol conducted an interview with Mr. Lordi of Finnish monster metallers LORDI prior to the band's February 22 show at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can watch the full interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On where the cha...

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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'If We're Going To Be The Last Rock Band Standing, So Be It'

STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has lashed out against his contemporaries for not embracing the fact they are rock bands, calling it "pretentious horseshit." Taylor's comment stems from KISS bassist Gene Simmons's infamous 2014 quote that rock music is finally dead as the result of file sharing an...

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Who Came Up With Rock 'N' Roll 'Devil Horns': RONNIE JAMES DIO Or GENE SIMMONS? DOUG ALDRICH Weighs In

Doug Aldrich says that Ronnie James Dio and Gene Simmons should both be credited for popularizing the famous rock n' roll "devil horns." The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is frequently recognized for making the hand gesture mainstream — a staple at rock concerts for decades — which the KISS...

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GENE SIMMONS And ACE FREHLEY Collaborate On Two New Songs For Ex-KISS Guitarist's Next Solo Album

Gene Simmons has co-written two songs for Ace Frehley's next solo album, the KISS bassist/vocalist has revealed. The news of the two former KISS bandmates' collaboration was broken by the bassist/vocalist as he was giving an interview to the Minnesota classic rock radio station 92 KQRS last week. A...

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VINNY APPICE Says RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Would Be Pissed Off' If He Saw GENE SIMMONS Attempt To Trademark 'Horns' Hand Gesture

Vinny Appice says that Ronnie James Dio would be "pissed off" if he was alive to see Gene Simmons attempt to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture. The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is widely credited with popularizing the symbol — a staple at rock concerts for decades — which...

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Listen To BRENDON SMALL's New Single, 'My Name Is Murder', From 'Galaktikon II: Become The Storm' Album

Brendon Small — the mastermind behind the metal band DETHKLOK — will release his new high-stakes intergalactic extreme rock/metal album, "Galaktikon II: Become The Storm", on August 25 via Megaforce Records/MRI. The new single, titled "My Name Is Murder", is available via all streaming platforms tod...

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Legendary BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Is Selling More Than 200 Pieces Of Gear

Reverb.com, the online marketplace for buying, selling, and learning about music gear, will launch the official Bill Ward Reverb shop on Wednesday, June 28. The shop will feature drum kits, drum heads, cymbals, and more gear used on tour and in the studio throughout the iconic heavy metal drummer's...

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LITA FORD Launches 'Kiss Me Deadly' Clothing Line

Lita Ford has launched her very Kiss Me Deadly Apparel line of clothing. Says Lita: "I always get compliments on my clothes and accessories: 'Lita, I wish we could wear that,' or, 'Where did you buy that? I want one!' Well, now's your chance to be the first to check out the Kiss Me Deadly Apparel c...

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GENE SIMMONS Abandons 'Horns' Hand Gesture Trademark Application

Less than two weeks after KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons filed an application for a trademark on the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture, he appears to have had a change of heart. On June 20, Simmons expressly abandoned the application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In h...