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BRUCE KULICK On ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'It Hit Me Harder Than I Ever Thought' It Would

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about the band's original axeman Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at the age of 74. Asked by host Eddie Trunk if it "meant a lot" to him t...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'It Would Be Nice If Things Between Me And DAVE MUSTAINE Didn't End On A Sour Note'

On the "Remembering Ace Frehley" special episode of "The David Ellefson Show",  former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked by co-host Joshua Toomey if the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley make him want to pick up the phone and call Dave Mustaine after not being in touch with the...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: How ACE FREHLEY Influenced Me As A Guitar Player

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about original KISS axeman Ace Frehley who died a day earlier at the age of 74. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I don't thin...

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ANTHRAX/PANTERA Drummer CHARLIE BENANTE On ACE FREHLEY's Death: 'A Part Of Our Childhood Is Gone'

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante reflected on his KISS fandom, particularly as it relates to the latter band's original guitarist Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at th...

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VINNIE VINCENT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He 'Possessed That Special Something, A Magic That Touched His Fans'

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has paid tribute to the band's original axeman Ace Frehley, who died this past Thursday at the age of 74. Vincent, who replaced Frehley in KISS in 1982 but was dismissed early in 1984 over creative and personal differences, shared his thoughts on Frehley's passin...

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JOHN 5 Says ACE FREHLEY Was 'So Excited' That TRUMP 'Said His Name And Said It Correctly' While Announcing KISS's Kennedy Center Honor

During this past Friday's (October 17) "Tribute To Ace Frehley" episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 reflected on his KISS fandom and his personal relationship with the latter band's original guitarist Ace Frehley who died on October 16 at the age of 74...

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CHAD GRAY On MUDVAYNE's New Music: 'We Kind Of Did Exactly What People Are Expecting'

In an interview with Popdust, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm gonna be straight with you, man....

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'ACE FREHLEY Passing Is On The Level Of EDDIE VAN HALEN Passing. He Was That Influential'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the passing of KISS legend Ace Frehley. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, [that was] a sad moment, for sure. Ace Frehley passing is on the level of Eddie Va...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY With Cover Of KISS's 'Shock Me' During Connecticut Concert

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performed a cover of the KISS classic "Shock Me" with his solo band during his October 17 performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Prior to launching into the track, Bach told the audience: "[Have] we got any fucking KISS fans in the audience...

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Watch: KERRY KING Plays SLAYER, BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN Classics In Osaka, Japan With His Solo Band

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band played a headlining concert this past Thursday night (October 16) at Big Cat in Osaka, Japan. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Where I Reign 02. Rage 03. Trophies Of The Tyrant 04. Residue 05. Two Fists 06. Idle Hands...

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MATT SORUM Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He Was 'The Real Deal In Every Sense Of The Word'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain blee...

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TRIVIUM's COREY BEAULIEU On Split With Drummer ALEX BENT: 'I Don't Think Anyone Was Really Expecting It'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, TRIVIUM's Corey Beaulieu spoke to about the band's recent split with its longtime drummer Alex Bent. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It just kind of happened, and it was kind of a surprise. I don't think anyone was really e...

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U.D.O. Parts Ways With Guitarist ANDREY SMIRNOV

U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER, the two bands fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, have parted ways with guitarist Andrey Smirnov. A replacement guitarist has yet to be announced. Earlier today, U.D.O. released the following statement via social media: "After many years of successful collabo...

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Watch: GEOFF TATE Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY 'With A Song Inspired A Lot By His Former Band'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall i...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He 'Was The Coolest Dude Out Of The Original Four' KISS Members

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall in his s...