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CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN: I Wish KISS Would Quit Making New Records

CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein believes that bands like KISS should quit making new albums because their latest material doesn't come close to matching the quality of their classic output. Windstein, who credits KISS with inspiring him to play music when he first heard the Paul Stanley- and Gene Si...

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BILLY CORGAN Angry At 'Middling' Reviews For New SMASHING PUMPKINS Album

Now that the new SMASHING PUMPKINS album, "Monuments To An Elegy", has been released, mainman Billy Corgan said in a new interview with The Guardian that he's stupefied by the "three-star" reviews the disc is getting. Corgan explained, "I thought for sure I would get really strong reviews for our ne...

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KISS' ERIC SINGER Doesn't Understand People Who Continue To Criticize Him For Wearing 'Catman' Makeup

During a brand new interview with "The Cassius Morris Show", KISS drummer Eric Singer, who "portrays" original KISS drummer Peter Criss' character in KISS' live show, was asked how he feels about the fact that some fans continue to criticize him for wearing the "Catman" makeup. "It's always been a n...

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REED MULLIN's Star-Studded TEENAGE TIME KILLER Projects Inks Deal With RISE RECORS

TEENAGE TIME KILLER, the new project featuring singer/drummer Reed Mullin of hardcore punk veterans CORROSION OF CONFORMITY alongside a number of well-known musicians from the metal and hardcore scenes, has inked a deal with Rise Records for the reiease its debuit album. The instrumental parts for t...

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ACE FREHLEY: PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Will Regret Decision Not To Perform At ROCK HALL Induction

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to VH1 about how his fascination with sci-fi and astronomy formed his alter ego, Spaceman; having something to prove when creating his 1978 solo album; and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame controversy. You can watch the chat in three parts below. Afte...

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ERIC SINGER Is Not Interested In Continuing With KISS Without PAUL STANLEY Or GENE SIMMONS

During a brand new interview with "The Cassius Morris Show", KISS drummer Eric Singer spoke about the possibility of the band one day carrying on without any original members, including main songwriter Paul Stanley. "Everybody has broached that subject, meaning, like, fans… I'm sure you guys have he...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD Pays Tribute To THE ROLLING STONES' CHARLIE WATTS (Video)

This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" was all about Christmas, but also included his year-long tribute to drummers. The latest episode saw Bill spotlighting THE ROLLING STONES drummer Charlie Watts. Check out a highlights video below. You can list...

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WESTFIELD MASSACRE Featuring MORBID ANGEL, Ex-DIVINE HERESY Members: 'Darkness Divides' Video

"Darkness Divides", the first music video from WESTFIELD MASSACRE, the new band featuring former DIVINE HERESY members Tommy Vext and Tim Yeung alongside guitarists Bill Hudson and Rick Di Marco, can be seen below. Former IN THIS MOMENT and SCAR THE MARTYR bassist Kyle Konkiel helped out during the...

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SNOT Featuring New Singer CARL BENSLEY: Video Footage Of Joliet Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of the reunited Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT's December 9 performance at Mojoes in Joliet, Illinois can be seen below. SNOT recently recruited Carl Bensley (VITIATE, CONSUME THE FIRE) to sing for the band following the departure of Tommy "Vext" Cummings (ex-DIVI...

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ANTHRAX Members Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Frankie Bello, who just officially started recording the band's new album, have posted a video message in which they remember late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on the 10th anniversary of his death. Check it out below. Back i...

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UFO: 'A Conspiracy Of Stars' Track Listing Revealed

British/American rock legends UFO will release a new album, "A Conspiracy Of Stars", on February 23, 2015 in Europe and March 3, 2015 in the U.S. via Steamhammer/SPV. The band consisting of Phil Mogg (vocals),Paul Raymond (keyboards, guitar),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Andy Parker (drums) and Rob De Lu...

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SNOT's MIKEY DOLING: 'Why Shouldn't We Go Out And Rock?'

Wisconsin radio station 107.5 The Rock recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mikey Doling of the reunited Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excepts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SNOT'...

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KISS Official Photo App: The Ultimate KISS Experience

Fans of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS now have an exciting new way to party every day with their favorite band. A new app called KISS Official Photo app turns your smartphone into a photo tool that puts you alongside and even inside the band, with official KISS makeup, costumes, instrument...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Says He Wants To Make His Next Solo Album 'Heavier'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is continuing work on a new rock solo album, which he promises will be "heavier" than the stuff he has done in the past. Criss's last solo CD, titled "One for All", came out in 2007. Peter produced the album himself for the first time, and was joined by guest ...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Featuring RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's BRAD WILK: Video Footage Of Live Debut

SMASHING PUMPKINS' new lineup — featuring RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE drummer Brad Wilk and KILLERS bassist Mark Stoermer — made its live debut this past Wednesday night (November 26) at Chicago's Thalia Hall. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. SMASHING PUMPKINS' new album,...