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See ACE FREHLEY's Entire Performance At 2025 Edition Of M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's entire May 4 performance at the 2025 edition of the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows: 01. Shock Me (KISS song) 02. Deuce (KISS song) 03. Rocket Ride (KISS...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs In Red Bank, New Jersey During Spring/Summer 2025 U.S. Tour

On Monday, May 5, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed at Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey. The setlist for the concert was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Deuce (KISS cover) 02. Shout It Out Loud (KISS song) 03. Are You R...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Plays First Two 2025 Shows With His Solo Band

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, kicked off their 2025 tour Friday night (May 2) at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Georgia. The band — consisting of Gene on bass and vocals, Jason Walker on guitar and vocals, Brian Tichy on drums and vocal...

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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On KISS's Debut Album: It's 'Probably The Most Honest Record We've Ever Done'

In a new interview Terrie Carr of WDHA-FM 105.5 FM, the rock music station licensed to Dover and Morristown, New Jersey, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on the band's classic debut studio album, which was released in February 1974 via Casablanca Records. Much of the material on the LP w...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Celebrates 74th Birthday With Patchogue, New York Concert

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who turned 74 on April 27, celebrated his birthday during his May 1 concert at Patchogue Theatre in Patchogue, New York. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below, courtesy of Whitechapel Ghost Video. Ace's current backing band consists of Ryan Spencer on ba...

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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Astronomical' Insurance Costs Are Why He Is Charging More Than $12K For One Fan To Be His 'Roadie' For A Day

In a new interview with 95.9 The Rat's Carl Craft, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons discussed the "Personal Assistant And Band Roadie For The Day" experience he is offering to his fans during his upcoming tour with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. The experience in question, called "The Ultimate Gene Simmon...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO On Rock Concerts: 'You Wanna See Larger-Than-Life Characters' On Stage

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was asked if his experience and his time in wrestling has helped him with the storytelling of writing songs and performing in his band. He responded (as transcribed...

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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Announces New Album 'Grizzly'

Russian metal powerhouse SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL will release its new album, "Grizzly", on July 18 via Sumerian Records. Along with the news comes the band's blistering new single "Russian Grizzly In America". The song is accompanied by a music video featuring a towering animatronic bear and UFC heavyw...

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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On His Decision To Call His Second Solo Album 'A**hole': 'I Don't Have A Problem With It'

During an appearance on Mike Rowe's podcast "The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reflected on his decision to call his 2004 sophomore solo album, "Asshole". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's supposed to be an insult and all that. I don't have a pr...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On OPETH's Musical Evolution: 'I Don't Believe In Staying True To The Roots'

In a new interview with Brazil's Monsters Of Rock TV, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the importance — or lack thereof — of staying true to the band's roots while taking OPETH's sound and songwriting to new heights with each successive album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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ALICE COOPER And ROB HALFORD To Take Part In Fall 2025 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' In Phoenix

After melting faces across the country on their epic fall 2025 tour, legendary rocker Alice Cooper and JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford are inviting musicians and vocalists of all ages and skill levels to do more than just watch from the audience. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is gearing up to celebrate its...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I'm Still Sad' About ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Not Being Able To 'Enjoy The Fruits Of Their Labor'

During a recent appearance on producer Rick Rubin's "Tetragrammaton" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again reflected on the band's final performance, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We too...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Once Came Close To Joining NINE INCH NAILS

Guitar whiz Richie Kotzen has dropped a major bombshell by revealing he once agreed to join industrial rock pioneers NINE INCH NAILS. Kotzen, whose latest album with IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith — "Black Light/White Noise" — was released on Friday, made the revelation about an abortive alliance with T...

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PAUL STANLEY Dons His KISS 'Starchild' Makeup Again For WORKDAY's 'Rock Star' Campaign

Workday, Inc., the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, is bringing AI agents center stage in its latest "Rock Star" campaign featuring Paul Stanley (KISS),Billy Idol and Gwen Stefani (NO DOUBT). The rockers, dressed in business attire, hilariously try to navigate the corporate world...

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TOMMY THAYER To Join GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY For KISS 'Unmasked Electric Show' In Las Vegas

Longtime KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will join the band's founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for a performance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. Also newly added to the lineu...