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PAUL STANLEY Says GENE SIMMONS Is 'Clearly Irreplaceable' As Member Of KISS
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley spoke to the Austin American-Statesman about the intraband tensions that ultimately resulted in the group's original guitarist, Ace Fehley, and drummer, Peter Criss, becoming permanently replaced by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, respectively. "We were on the path...July 28, 2014
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COURTNEY LOVE Rules Out HOLE Reunion
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Courtney Love has ruled out having a HOLE reunion concert. Love told the Philippine Daily Enquirer that she was working with guitarist Eric Erlandson but was unlikely to tour with the entirety of the band. "I don't want to get on the oldies circuit," she said. "I don...July 25, 2014
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MR. BIG Drummer PAT TORPEY Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease
MR. BIG drummer Pat Torpey has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will be unable to perform all of his normal drumming duties on the band's upcoming world tour in support of the group's new album, "...The Stories We Could Tell". "I've been dealing with Parkinson's symptoms for the past coup...July 24, 2014
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Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Films UFO From His Front Yard (Video)
Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has captured video footage of what he claims was an unidentified flying object (UFO) outside of his Studio City, California home on Monday, July 14. Check out the clip below. Says Menza: "I was standing in my front yard with my two boys and this is what we saw. [It...July 22, 2014
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Drummer REED MULLIN Forced To Sit Out Live Dates
Due to a torn rotator cuff, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin has been forced to sit out the band's upcoming live dates. Reads an official statement from the band: "We are sorry to announce that Reed Mullin will not be onboard for this tour. He's been playing through pain, awaiting a strat...July 22, 2014
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TOM KEIFER Says GENE SIMMONS, Not JON BON JOVI, 'Discovered' CINDERELLA
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer. A couple of excerpts from the chat are below: BigMusicGeek.com: Looking back, how would you describe the group's "Still Climbing" (1994) era? Considering the successes of "Night Songs" (1986) and "Long Cold Winter"...July 22, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, NIKKI SIXX, MICHAEL ANTHONY React To Passing Of JOHNNY WINTER
Paul Stanley (KISS),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) are among the musicians who reacted on Twitter and Facebook to the passing of blues legend Johnny Winter, who died Wednesday (July 16) at...July 18, 2014
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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Joins BANG TANGO
After laying low and taking a much-needed break of nearly a year, BANG TANGO — featuring founding frontman Joe Lesté — will return to the road to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary, rejuvenated and re-energized with the addition of former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson and a renewed sense of excit...July 17, 2014
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GENE SIMMONS Says There Is 'Not A Chance' That Original KISS Lineup Will Ever Reunite Again
In a brand new interview with The Tampa Tribune, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if the band would ever consider reuniting with former members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) "if they ever cleaned up their act." "Not a chance," he replied. "We've already danced that dance t...July 17, 2014
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Fictional Heavy Metal Band MÜTTONGÜT Featured In GREYHOUND's 'Tour In Style' Commercial
Greyhound Lines, the largest North American intercity bus company, has released a new 60-second commercial in which a fictional heavy metal band selects a Greyhound bus as its touring vehicle of choice. Dubbed "Tour In Style", the spot features the members of the group MÜTTONGÜT politely and graciou...July 17, 2014
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Blues Legend JOHNNY WINTER Dead At 70
Blues legend Johnny Winter died yesterday (Wednesday, July 16) at his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland at the age of 70. His wife, family and bandmates are all saddened by the loss of their loved one and one of the world's finest guitarists. According to the Chicago Tribune, there was no indication...July 17, 2014
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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON Says His Love Of Early KISS Helped Him Understand Why Fans Get Upset About Lineup Changes
During a recent interview with the Niagara Gazette, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson did not want to weigh in directly on the recent Rock And Rock Hall Of Fame "controversy" involving the original lineup KISS — which he cites as one of his favorite bands of all time — but he did offer an ...July 16, 2014
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It's Official: KISS To Rock Las Vegas For Nine-Show Residency In November
It's official: KISS will play a nine-show Las Vegas residency this fall at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino beginning November 5. According to USAToday.com, the "Kiss Rocks Vegas" dates are: Nov. 5 Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 15 Nov. 19 Nov. 22 Nov. 23 Tickets for ...July 14, 2014
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VOIVOD Recruits Bassist DOMINIC 'ROCKY' LAROCHE Following Split With BLACKY; Video Of First Performance
Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have tapped Dominic "Rocky" Laroche to play bass for the band following the departure of Jean-Yves Thériault (a.k.a. Blacky). Laroche, who has previously performed with blues musician Steve Hill, made his live debut with VOIVOD last night (Saturday, July 12) at Festi...July 13, 2014
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MELVINS Frontman Slams 'KISS Trolls' Who Gave Him 'S**t' For Calling CRISS And FREHLEY 'Alcoholic Junkies'
MELVINS frontman Buzz "King Buzzo" Osborne has slammed "all the KISS trolls" on BLABBERMOUTH.NET for "giving [him] shit" over his recent comments about former KISS members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley, saying that he was justified in calling Criss and Frehley "alcoholic junkies." Asked in a recent in...July 12, 2014
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