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First KISS Avatar Show Scheduled For 2027

Fans will apparently have to wait more than three years to see the first KISS avatar performance. Earlier today, KISS released a short video announcing that "a show" featuring the KISS avatars "is coming" in "2027". The band captioned the clip: "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is...

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ACE FREHLEY Believes He Will Get Paid For Use Of 'Spaceman' Makeup In KISS Avatars

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he will be getting paid for the "Spaceman" makeup which is being incorporated into the KISS avatars. He responded: "I get paid for the usage — for merch and stuff. And I would consider this avatar...

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JAMEY JASTA Previews 2024 MILWAUKEE METALFEST And Touts Current Metal Scene: 'I See The Future Is Bright'

By David E. Gehlke HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta had his work cut out for him when he took over the long-shelved but highly important Milwaukee Metalfest in 2022. While the festival's reputation was occasionally dotted by founder and promoter Jack Koshick's shaky relationships with its bands (word...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And His Family Discuss Christmas In Latest Episode Of Their Revived Podcast

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the fifteenth episode of their revived podcast. In this festive holiday special episode, Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly spill the beans on their Christmas plans, memories, and favorite holiday traditions. Join the fun as...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Avatars Will 'Get Better': 'They're Spending 200 Million To Take It To The Next Level'

Gene Simmons says that "about 200 million" dollars is being invested into the KISS avatar show. The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on the road" in retirement. The KISS avatars were created by Industrial Li...

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ACE FREHLEY Doesn't 'Get' The KISS 'Avatar Thing': It Looks Like It Is 'Geared Towards Children'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he is happy the band's farewell tour, "End Of The Road", is finally over. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm happy it's over, because I'm not gonna be compared to them anymore… But I...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY's Entire Three-Song Set At EDDIE TRUNK's 40th-Anniversary Party

The Melvin Zoopers YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's entire December 11 performance at Eddie Trunk's 40th-anniversary party at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the the three-song set — consisting of "Rip It Out", "Parasite" and "Cold Gin" — below. Ace will re...

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DEE SNIDER On KISS's Farewell Tour: 'When I See The Bodies In The KISS Coffins, Then I'll Say, 'They're Done.''

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Dee Snider was asked if he believes that KISS's just-completed "End Of The Road" farewell tour is in fact that last time the legendary rockers will ever perform live. The 68-year-old TWISTED SISTER singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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Would OZZY OSBOURNE Be Open To Making A New Song With AI-Generated RANDY RHOADS? He Responds

During a wide-ranging discussion on the latest episode of "The Osbournes" podcast, Ozzy Osbourne was asked if he would ever consider possibly making a song with a artificial intelligence (AI)-generated version of his late guitarist Randy Rhoads, and if not Randy, maybe another rock star like John Le...

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Watch: KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Reflect On The Past, Present And Future As 'A New Era' Begins

KISS, the legendary rock band known for electrifying live performances over a 50-year career and sales of more than 100 million records worldwide, is marking the end of its physical existence by crossing into the digital world. At 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 2 at New York City's Madison Square...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY, WARREN DEMARTINI, SEBASTIAN BACH, Others To Celebrate 1980s Rock At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp

Join Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to jam with legendary rockers celebrating the iconic music of VAN HALEN and other 1980s rock bands. Unleash your inner rockstar and jam out alongside the best talents, crafting unforgettable musical moments in this exclusive and el...

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TOMMY THAYER On KISS's Final Concert: 'I Thought It Was A Fantastic Night'

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has reflected on the band's final performance, which took place last night (Saturday, December 2) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Speaking to Allison Hagendorf in a short post-show interview for PPV.com, he said: "I thought it was a fantastic night. I felt real...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Pays Tribute To KISS: 'What That Band Was In The Beginning Was Astonishing'

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless paid tribute to KISS on the eve of the legendary rockers' final-ever concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Saturday (December 2),Lawless took to his social media to share an early KISS promotional photo, and he included the following message: "Next Ma...

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KISS Announces 'New Era', Plans To Continue As Avatars

KISS closed out the final performance of its "End Of The Road" farewell tour Saturday night (December 2) at New York City's Madison Square Garden by announcing that they will continue as digital avatars. During the encore, KISS's most recent lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along wit...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Ranks All KISS Albums, From Worst To Best, And Explains His Choices

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has paid tribute to KISS on the eve of the legendary rockers' final-ever concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Saturday (December 2),Friedman took to his social media to "re-post" his ranking of all the KISS albums, from the band's 1974 self-...