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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Stand By Every Word I Said' On 'Dancing With The Stars'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for Tuesday evening's (October 8) "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw the 11 pairs return to...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON On New Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'He Brought Some Life Back'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the addition of drummer Chris Dovas (SEVEN SPIRES) after Dave Lombardo's short-lived return. Regarding how Dovas landed the gig, Peterson said (as transcri...

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GENE SIMMONS Blasted For 'Offensive' And 'Sexist' Comments As Guest Judge On 'Dancing With The Stars'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for Tuesday evening's (October 8) "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw the 11 pairs return to the dance floor with routines to iconic rock and rol...

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KISS Is Working On Five-Part Documentary About 'End Of The Road' Farewell Tour

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has revealed that the band is currently working on a five-part documentary about its "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The 72-year-old musician shared the news of the documentary's production by posting a photo of his wife Erin being interviewed for the film. KISS played it...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Leaves TAMA Drums After 25 Years

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has ended his endorsement deal with Tama drums. The 52-year-old musician explained his decision in a social media post on Wednesday (October 2). He wrote: "It's time to make a change , as of today I will be parting ways with @officialtamadrums. "I became a part...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I'm Okay With Being Labeled Or Thought Of As An A**hole'

In a new interview with Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked how he thinks he is perceived by most people. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would say there are some — could be a large number, could not — who think I'm an asshole. In fac...

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GENE SIMMONS Weighs In On Student Protests Against Israel: 'It's Well Intentioned' But 'They're Not Informed'

In a new interview with Erin Molan of Sky News Australia, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons — born Chaim Witz in Haifa, Israel to Hungarian-Jewish immigrants — spoke about the war between Israel and Hamas which erupted nearly a year ago after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. He said (as...

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Former VIXEN Bassist SHARE ROSS Buys And Sells Homes In South Florida

Former VIXEN bassist Share Ross spoke to CoStar News about her decision to make a career switch from playing sporadic shows with the veteran rock outfit to becoming one of the top-producing real estate agents with eXp Realty in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ross, who earned her real estate license in 20...

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Ex-AMON AMARTH Drummer FREDRIK ANDERSSON Says He Felt Frustrated As A Musician At The End Of His Time With The Band

In a new interview with "HRH Metal With Dan Chan", former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson spoke about his evolution as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I was young, before, I guess, [the age of] 35, up until 35, I didn't think about anything. I just thought about...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Shares Another Clip From His Stand-Up Comedy Debut

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has shared another clip from his first attempt at stand-up comedy, which took place on April 30, 2023 aboard the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Check it out below. More clips are available on La Torre's YouTube channel at this location. In a July 2023 interview with the "B...

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GENE SIMMONS Gives New LINKIN PARK Lineup His Stamp Of Approval: 'They Will Do Great'

In an interview with Derek Scancarelli of Forbes, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked about LINKIN PARK's recent announcement that that the band was reforming with a new singer named Emily Armstrong. He said: "I listened. I saw some videos. The new female singer, great! She fits the band. S...

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PAUL STANLEY Says KISS Avatar Show Will Be 'Beyond Anything That Anyone Else Has Contemplated'

In a new interview with Billboard's "Behind The Setlist" podcast, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley spoke about the band's decision to sell its entire music catalog, likeness and brand name to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment, which is behind "ABBA Voyage". He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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Report: KISS's Official Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud' Gets New Director

According to Deadline, director Joseph McGinty Nichol, better known as McG, is in final negotiations to helm the upcoming KISS biopic "Shout It Out Loud", which will be produced by STX Entertainment. Lionsgate is in discussions to distribute the film worldwide and co-finance. Casting is said to be u...

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PAUL STANLEY's Son Praises KISS: 'It's The Most Consistent Show I've Seen'

In a new interview with the X5 Podcast, Paul Stanley's son Evan Stanley reflected on the experience of opening for his father's band KISS as the frontman of his own rock group called AMBER WILD. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For us to get to play and then watch them every night, it...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL On Touring With METALLICA: 'The Coolest Thing Is JAMES HETFIELD Knows My Name'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael spoke about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to tour with METALLICA at stadiums across North America and Europe for the past year. He sai...