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KISS Is Working On 'Alive!' 50th-Anniversary Expanded Edition

Early KISS producer Eddie Kramer has revealed that plans are afoot for the band to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its 1975 "Alive!" album with an expanded version, tentatively due before the end of the year. During last month's appearance on TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French's podcast "Th...

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JOHN CORABI Is Continuing Work On New Solo Album: 'We're Just Trying To Finish Up The Writing Process'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi, who released two standalone solo singles in the last four years — 2021's "Cosi Bella (So Beautiful)" and 2022's "Your Own Worst Enemy" — spoke about his plans to put out more...

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Co-Founder MARK FARNER Once Again Blasts 'Bulls***' ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with the "Rock Camp The Podcast", hosted by Tommy London, Britt Lightning and Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof, ex-GRAND FUNK RAILROAD singer Mark Farner was asked how he feels about his former band having yet to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He r...

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THE SWORD Extends 'Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour' Across U.S.

Reactivated Texan heavy rockers THE SWORD have extended their "Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour", adding a new leg that sees the trek now span the U.S. "This is probably the only chance people will have to see us perform the entire album, so don't miss out!" says THE SWORD frontman John D. Cronise...

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KISS's 'Kiss Army Storms Vegas' Event To 'Transform' Into 'Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Legendary rockers KISS have revealed that their previously announced "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event will "transform" into "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". Set to take place November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, this special fan experience is being created with co-producers Pophouse,...

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SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Hometown Show To Be Recorded For Upcoming Live Album

Throughout their phenomenal career, the SCORPIONS have played in countless stadiums around the world. To mark their 60th anniversary, the band will, for the first time, perform at the stadium in their hometown of Hanover, where it all began. The show is set for July 5, 2025, at the Hanover Stadium A...

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FRANK BELLO Reflects On His First Show With ANTHRAX: I Was 'S****ing In My Pants' And Was 'Excited As Hell'

In a new interview with The Music Zoo, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in the Bronx, New York. My heroes, my father figures were musicians, for that matter. KISS were big heroes to me. They were like sup...

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DANKO JONES On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Who Am I To Determine What Rock And Roll Is And Isn't?'

DANKO JONES's namesake frontman has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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MIKE 'BLÖTHAR' BISHOP Talks How Being 'Uncool' Has Kept GWAR Alive For 40 Years

By David E. Gehlke Four decades of existence are quite the accomplishment. Perhaps an even greater one is sticking to one's guns and remaining singular in a sea of like-minded acts. The long-running intergalactic metal troupe otherwise known as GWAR is celebrating 40 years as a band by releasing the...

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BRUCE KULICK Says There Is A 'Mutual Respect' Between Him And KISS Leaders PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, Bruce Kulick, who joined KISS in 1984 and remained the band's lead guitarist for 12 years, spoke about his current relationship with KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's very much to my benefit, and p...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs At Opening Of 'Rock & Brews Restaurant And Concert Bar' In Oklahoma

Indigo Sky Casino & Resort in Wyandotte, Oklahoma turned it up to 11 with the grand opening of Rock & Brews Restaurant And Concert Bar, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a free live performance by KISS Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and Rock & Brews co-founder Gene Simmons and hi...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics In St. Petersburg, Florida

The Djbobstar channel on YouTube has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER vocalist Lou Gramm's entire June 18 performance at Palladium at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:00 Opening - The Foreigner Story 03:31 Feels Like The First Time 08:28 D...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS's 17-Year-Old Son SHANE Announces Summer 2025 CHEVY METAL Tour

CHEVY METAL — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins — has announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States, along with ticketing details for select previously revealed shows. The band's summer itinerary begins Saturday, July 12 in Men...

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FORBIDDEN Releases First New Song In 15 Years, 'Divided By Zero'

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have returned with the official music video for their first new song in over 15 years, "Divided By Zero". The track marks the band's first recording with FORBIDDEN's current lineup, consisting of founding guitarist Craig Locicero, a...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Spends Day With 'The Howard Stern Show' Staffer SAL GOVERNALE

SiriusXM "The Howard Stern Show" staffer Sal Governale recently spent a day with his idol, KISS legend Gene Simmons. A video recap of the experience can be seen below. According to Rolling Stone, Governale, better known as "Sal The Stockbroker", was a stockbroker with a habit of making prank phone c...