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KISS's 'End Of The Road' Tour Could Gross $200 Million, Says GENE SIMMONS

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons believes that the band's "End Of The Road" tour will gross nearly $200 million. The trek launched January 31 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and is expected to last two to three years and extend around the world. Asked by The Wall Street Journal in a new int...

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AMON Feat. Former DEICIDE Members ERIC And BRIAN HOFFMAN: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Gates Will Burn'

The official lyric video for a demo version of a new AMON song called "The Gates Will Burn" can be seen below. AMON was the band that changed its name to DEICIDE in 1989. When Eric and Brian Hoffman left DEICIDE, they resurrected AMON and released an album called "Liar In Wait" in 2012. Last year, H...

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GENE SIMMONS Responds To ACE FREHLEY's Explosive Remarks

Gene Simmons has responded to Ace Frehley's recent social media outburst in which the ex-KISS guitarist called his former bandmate an "asshole and a sex addict." Before KISS's "End Of The Road" tour launched last month, Frehley addressed some comments Simmons made about about a possible reunion of t...

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AVANTASIA: Music Video For 'Moonglow' Title Track Feat. CANDICE NIGHT

The official video for the song "Moonglow" from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project can be seen below. The track is the title cut of AVANTASIA's new album, which is being released today (Friday, February 15) via Nuclear Blast. Tobias comments: "Yes, we've found a song on the new album...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer HERMAN RAREBELL Talks 'Drum Legends' Event With GINGER BAKER, PETE YORK

There have been various renowned drummers over the years but few more evocative, charismatic and diverse in style than these three absolute legends — Ginger Baker, Pete York and Herman Rarebell. Tub thumpers extraordinaire, each doing different (and seemingly impossible) things with every limb, thes...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Will 'Probably Start Writing And Recording' Next Album In November

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM singer Eric "A.K." Knutson has told Jesse Capps of Loudist that the band will "probably start writing and recording" its next album in November 2019. According to Eric, the veteran Arizona metallers "had about 43 songs" in various stages of completion during the writing process fo...

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KISS Plays Intimate Club Show At Legendary Whisky A Go Go (Video)

Legendary rock band KISS performed an intimate invitation-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and VIPs on Monday, February 11 at Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. The special concert for SiriusXM featured KISS performing songs from the band's 45-year career. This marked the first ti...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Will Be 'Weeping Like A 12-Year-Old Girl' At KISS's Final Show

KISS is bringing the curtain down on its epic and storied 45-tear career with the "End Of The Road" tour, which started on January 31 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer recently sat down with national radio personality Dan Neer to discuss...

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MIKE PORTNOY And JORDAN RUDESS Reunite On Stage For First Time In Nine Years During 'Cruise To The Edge' (Video)

On February 8, ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and his former bandmate Jordan Rudess reunited on stage during the Cruise To The Edge to perform "Instrumedley" from DREAM THEATER / LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT. They were joined by NEAL MORSE BAND guitarist Eric Gillette and HAKEN bassist Conner Gr...

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Ex-EXODUS, SACRED REICH Members Join Forces With DARK ANGEL Guitarist, Bassist In BLOODMOON RITUAL

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes and ex-SACRED REICH drummer Greg Hall have teamed up with DARK ANGEL guitarist Eric Meyer and bassist Michael Gonzalez to form a new band called BLOODMOON RITUAL. Rounding out the group is guitarist Chris Cannella, currently fronting AUTUMN'S END. These men have perfor...

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ALAN PARSONS's 'The Secret' Album To Feature Guest Appearance By LOU GRAMM

Alan Parsons will release his new studio album, "The Secret", on April 26 via Frontiers Music Srl. The track listing for the disc is as follows: 01. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (instrumental) 02. Miracle (lead vocal: Jason Mraz) 03. As Lights Fall (lead vocal: Alan Parsons) 04. One Note Symphony (lead...

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DOUG ALDRICH Says Working With RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Experience'

Guitarist Doug Aldrich, who was a member of DIO for a short period between 2002 and 2006, spoke to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" about his contributions to the band's "Killing The Dragon" album. "I only wrote two songs with [Ronnie James Dio] on that, 'cause he had already written [the res...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'We Want People To Not Be Afraid Of Their Failures'

SHINEDOWN's uplifting new single, "Get Up", from the band's latest album, "Attention Attention" (Atlantic Records),has been moving listeners around the globe with its offer of hope, empathy and encouragement in the face of personal struggles whatever they may be, especially with mental health issue...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Fans Wanted KISS To Continue After First Farewell Tour

Gene Simmons spoke to the Los Angeles Times about KISS's first farewell tour, which took place nearly two decades ago. The trek, which was the last to feature both guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss, played 142 shows over five legs, covering North America, Japan, and Australia. But while...

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NIGHT RANGER Mourns Death Of Longtime Tour Manager

NIGHT RANGER's longtime tour manager Todd Confessore passed away on February 5. The following statement was issued today by NIGHT RANGER members Jack Blades, Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy, Keri Kelli and Eric Levy: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and...