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FREHLEY To STANLEY And SIMMONS: If You Keep Bad-Mouthing Me, No One's Gonna Show Up At Your Tour This Summer

During a brand new interview with Guitar World magazine, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked why he thinks his former bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are always so quick to disparage him publicly. "I don't know," he replied. "I think they're just cranky. "For years, when I was fuck...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer JOE ELLIOTT's DOWN 'N' OUTZ: 'One Of The Boys' Video Premiere

"One Of The Boys", the new video from DOWN 'N' OUTZ, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album "The Further Adventures Of…", which is the third instalment of the project fronted by DEF LEPPARD's lead singer Joe Elliott, and features tracks connected to MOTT THE HOOPLE. The pr...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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"...

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HAL PATINO To KING DIAMOND: 'Your Real Problem Is That You Are A Tired, Bitter, Old Man'

Former KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino has released a statement calling the band's frontman and namesake "a tired, bitter, old man" and denying that he has a drug problem, despite the singer's implications to the contrary. After King announced Hal's exit from KING DIAMOND, Patino released a statemen...

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Ex-KING DIAMOND Bassist HAL PATINO Says He Was Offered 'Ridiculous' Salary For This Summer's Shows

Former KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "It's sad that it had to end this way after — 19 years. "I have always been 100% loyal to everyone in the band, and have always given my everything — onstage and offstage. "Since Day .....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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BROKEN HOPE Guitarist Shares Tour Tips (Video)

Each episode of "Tour Tips" features a touring act sharing five pieces of advice for artists who want to hit the road. In this episode, guitarist Jeremy Wagner of reformed death metallers BROKEN HOPE shares his tips for being on the road. BROKEN HOPE's sixth album, "Omen Of Disease", sold around 1,0...