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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Says He And PAUL STANLEY Share Common 'Work Ethic,' 'Strong Family Values'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt for the "Fortt Knox Podcast". The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what he thinks of critics, who over the years have rarely been kind to KISS: Gene: "Critics me...December 8, 2017
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BRUCE KULICK Says Performing With His Brother BOB On The 'Kiss Kruise' Was 'Quite Rewarding'
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was interviewed by Kaaos TV prior to his appearance at the KISS Expo in Helsinki, Finland on November 25. The complete chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On performing with his broth...December 8, 2017
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KORN's FIELDY Releases Documentary About Making Of 'Bassically' Solo Album
A three-part documentary about the making of KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu's jazz fusion album, "Bassically", can be seen below. The film was directed by Sébastien Paquet. "Bassically" was be released on November 17. The seventeen-track disc was produced by Fieldy's writing partner Anthony "...December 6, 2017
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VINNIE VINCENT: 'I Love And Respect GENE SIMMONS Like A Brother'
Ex-KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent says that he wishes his former bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley "nothing but the best." Vincent replaced lead guitarist Ace Frehley in 1982 and played with KISS for two years. He left the group on bad terms, and later claimed Simmons and Stanley owed him royal...November 29, 2017
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STEVE VAI Teams Up With MASCOT LABEL GROUP For FAVORED NATIONS RECORDS
Mascot Label Group has announced a new and exciting alliance with guitar legend Steve Vai's Favored Nations Records label. This strategic partnership is a reflection of the synergy created by the respect that Vai's Favored Nations has garnered as the record industry's leading boutique guitar-oriente...November 29, 2017
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GENE SIMMONS On DONALD TRUMP: 'He's Not A Politician And Doesn't Really Care What Anybody Thinks'
Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station recently conducted an interview with Gene Simmons. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. The KISS bassist/vocalist — who is a former contestant on Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice" series — was asked if he still speaks to the bi...November 28, 2017
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Skeletons In The Closet
Every hard rock fan knows the name Bob Kulick, often by way of his younger brother, Bruce. Both were, at various stages, part of KISS, the latter coming through recommendation by his elder sibling. Bob contributed guitars to three of the studio tracks on side four of KISS's "Alive II", plus "Unmaske...November 27, 2017
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GENE SIMMONS Will Never Work With VINNIE VINCENT Again: 'I Don't Need More Dark Clouds Over My Life'
Gene Simmons has vowed to never work with Vinnie Vincent again, explaining that he won't have any "losers" around in his life. Vincent replaced lead guitarist Ace Frehley in 1982 and played with KISS for two years. He left the group on bad terms, and later claimed Simmons and KISS bandmate Paul Stan...November 25, 2017
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LITA FORD Says Her New Album Is Turning Out 'Pretty Badass'
Lita Ford says that the songwriting process for new album is "going great." Helming the project once again is guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who previously worked with Lita on 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" disc. Speaking to Noise Blitz, Ford stated that the new songs are turning out "pretty badass....November 24, 2017
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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend Addresses PHILIP ANSELMO 'White Power' Incident, Says She 'Wouldn't Want To Walk' In ROBB FLYNN's Shoes
"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime girlfriend Rita Haney says that she "lost some friends" after the incident nearly two years ago when Philip Anselmo gave the right-arm salute and yelled a white-supremacist slogan at a California concert. At a January 2016 "Dimebash" event at the Lucky Strike Live...November 22, 2017
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DAVE MUSTAINE, ZAKK WYLDE Set For Next 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' In Los Angeles
Celebrate some of the hardest and heaviest metal songs of all time as Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp announces its upcoming camp featuring Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH and Zakk Wylde of OZZY OSBOURNE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, set to take place April 19-22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Says Mustaine: "At...November 22, 2017
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Recalls Influence Of MALCOLM YOUNG
According to The Pulse Of Radio, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE singer/guitarist Josh Homme has spoken out about how late AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young — who died earlier this week — inspired him when he was first getting the QUEENS off the ground. Homme explained to Mojo that after leaving his previous ba...November 22, 2017
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In The Kitchen With KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY (Video)
KISS frontman Paul Stanley demonstrated his cooking chops in the kitchen overseeing "cruisers" aboard this year's Kiss Kruise. The ship departed from New Orleans on November 5 for a five-day journey that took participants to Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. Check out video footage below (video by Rin...November 21, 2017
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PAUL STANLEY Accuses MARILYN MANSON Of Trying To Get Publicity From CHARLES MANSON's Death
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has accused Marilyn Manson of trying to get publicity by connecting himself to the death of Charles Manson. Earlier today, Marilyn Manson tweeted a link to a YouTube clip of his previously recorded cover version of the mass murderer's 1970 track "Sick City". The shock rock...November 20, 2017
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GENE SIMMONS Apologizes For 'Unintentionally' Offending Members Of FOX Team
Gene Simmons has issued a statement apologizing for "unintentionally" offending female staffers during his appearance on Fox News and Fox Business. It was reported late last week that the KISS bassist/vocalist was banned for life from Fox due to lewd behavior following his appearance last Wednesday...November 20, 2017
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