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KISS To Release New Archival Title 'Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977'

On September 9, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their popular "Off The Soundboard" official live bootleg series with "Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977", recorded during the "Alive II" tour at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa on November 29, 1977. This...

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Watch TRACII GUNS Play Entire L.A. GUNS Show From Backstage Bathroom

On Thursday (June 23),L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns performed his band's entire set in Plano, Texas from a backstage bathroom. The 56-year-old guitarist explained the "unique situation" in a social media post prior to the gig. He wrote: "A lot of people know I have a panic disorder. While I have...

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KISS Manager On Possibility Of Original Lineup Reunion At Final Concert: 'You're Not Going To Get Six Guys Up There In Makeup'

KISS's longtime manager Doc McGhee says that he doesn't know if Ace Frehley and Peter Criss will take part in the iconic group's final concert. KISS launched its farewell trek in January 2019 but was forced to put it on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "End Of The Road" was originally sche...

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Watch: KISS Performs In Stockholm During 'End Of The Road' Tour

Fan-filmed video of KISS's June 18 concert at Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Shout It Out Loud 03. Deuce 04. War Machine 05. Heaven's On Fire 06. I Love It Loud 07. Say Yeah 08. Cold Gin 09. Guitar Solo 10. Lick It Up...

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ACE FREHLEY Cancels Summer 2022 European Tour 'Due To Unforeseen Circumstances'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has reportedly canceled all of his previously announced summer 2022 European festival appearances, including the Czech Republic's Masters Of Rock and United Kingdom's Steelhouse Festival. Steelhouse promoters Mikey and Max said in a statement: "We have been inform...

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ACE FREHLEY Calls Out PAUL STANLEY Over Allegedly 'Using Tapes' During Live Concerts

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has called out Paul Stanley for allegedly using pre-recorded tracks during the band's performances. The 71-year-old Frehley touched upon Paul's supposed reliance on backing tapes during his concert Saturday night (June 11) at the Palladium in New York City. Prior...

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GENE SIMMONS: KISS 'Raised The Level Of What A Fan Can Expect On That Stage For Their Hard-Earned Money'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was interviewed by Planet Rock's Wyatt backstage at this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, and in true Gene style, he covered everything from body hair to retirement, Liam Gallagher to fan tattoos, and why KISS isn't for everyone. Speaking about KI...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's June 10 performance at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Last November, Ace said that he had collaborated with his longtime friend Peppy Castro on "some heavy songs." Peppy reportedly taught Frehley how to play guitar and previously col...

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KISS To Be Joined By DOKKEN + GEORGE LYNCH, WARRANT, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BUCKCHERRY, Others On 'Kiss Kruise XI'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers KISS and Sixthman, creators of unforgettable festivals on sand and at sea for more than two decades, have unveiled the full lineups for the eagerly awaited Kiss Kruise XI, sailing from Los Angeles, California to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico aboard Norwegian Jewel...

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Members Of KISS, MANOWAR And RAINBOW Pay Tribute To Legendary Artist KEN KELLY

Members of KISS, MANOWAR, RAINBOW and ANTHRAX are among the musicians who have paid tribute to Ken Kelly, one of the most successful fantasy artists of all time, who died on Thursday (June 2) at the age of 76. Original KISS drummer Peter Criss wrote on his web site: "I am heartbroken to hear of the...

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Legendary KISS And MANOWAR Artist KEN KELLY Dies At 76

Ken Kelly, one of the most successful fantasy artists who is responsible for many album covers for rock bands such as KISS, RAINBOW and MANOWAR, has died at the age of 76. Kelly's passing was confirmed earlier today by his friend Danny Stanton, president and founder of Coallier Entertainment. Stanto...

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PHIL LEWIS Explains L.A. GUNS' Latest Drummer Change

L.A. GUNS singer Phil Lewis has commented on the addition of drummer Shawn Duncan to the group's ranks. Earlier this month, Duncan joined L.A. GUNS as the replacement for Shane Fitzgibbon, who had played with the band from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2021 until his latest departure. After Metal Slud...

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Watch: VINNIE VINCENT, ACE FREHLEY And BRUCE KULICK Perform KISS Classics Together At Nashville's CREATURES FEST

Former KISS guitarists Vinnie Vincent, Ace Frehley and Bruce Kulick performed together for the first time ever at this year's Creatures Fest, which is taking place this weekend at Nashville's Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel. Vincent started his set Saturday night (May 28) with around 15 minutes of g...

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CHRIS JERICHO's KISS Covers Band KUARANTINE Is Back With Fourth Single, 'Silver Spoon'

In 2020, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho joined forces with TRIXTER/FOZZY bassist P.J. Farley, guitarist Joe McGinness and drummer Kent Slucher to form a 1980s KISS cover band called KUARANTINE. The band's latest single, a version of "Silver Spoon", which originally appeared on KISS's 1989 album "Hot In...

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L.A. GUNS Announce New Drummer

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has announced the addition of drummer Shawn Duncan to the group's ranks. Duncan joins L.A. GUNS as the replacement for Shane Fitzgibbon, who had played with the band from 2016 to 2019 and again from 2021 until his latest departure. Duncan has recorded with and/or appe...