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Spreading The KISS Empire With 'My M&M's Kiss Blend'

Mars Direct Inc., a division of Mars Snackfood US, announced the launch of the My M&M's Kiss Blend — a rockin' partnership between the beloved candy brand and one of rock's most prolific bands. For a limited time, the KISS Blend will take each of the members' iconic faces and put them on colorfu...

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Report: KISS' 'Sonic Boom' Could Shift As Much As 180K First Week

According to Billboard.com, KISS' new album, "Sonic Boom", may shift somewhere between 160,000 and 180,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. If the set sells that much, it will also mark the group's best sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. KISS has...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'ACE And PETER In The Beginning Belonged In The Band And Later On They Did Not'

Billboard.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Billboard.com: What is the biggest myth about KISS? Simmons: That there's some grand master plan. That we're brilliant beyond belief, that we're masters of merchand...

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DETHKLOK: 'Dethalbum II' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Dethalbum II", the new album by DETHKLOK — the animated band from Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse" — sold 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 15 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Dethalbum II" was released on September 29 via Williams Street Records. The e...

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'Kiss Army Worldwide: The Ultimate Fanzine Phenomenon' Book Out Now

In celebration of the arrival of the band's first studio album in eleven years, KISS has pushed up the release of their book "Kiss Army Worldwide: The Ultimate Fanzine Phenomenon" to coincide with the group's North American tour. For the first time in KISS history, KISS fans everywhere will get an i...

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KISS' SIMMMONS, THAYER Interviewed On 105.5 WDHA; Audio Available

KISS members Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Tommy Thayer (guitar) were interviewed this morning (Tuesday, October 6) on New Jersey's 105.5 WDHA radio station. The six-minute chat can now be streamed below. KISS' new album, "Sonic Boom", was released in Europe on October 5 via Loud & Proud/Roadr...

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FEAR FACTORY: Colombia Date Announced

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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KISS' STANLEY, SIMMONS Interviewed On 'Tout Le Monde En Parle'; Video Available

KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were interviewed this past Sunday's (October 4) episode of the French-language show "Tout Le Monde En Parle". The program was taped on October 1 at the Radio-Canada studios in Montreal and aired on all Radio-Canada stations across Canada. Watch the chat in...

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KISS Experiences Sound Problems In Toronto; Video Available

Jane Stevenson of the Sun Media reports: Sure, they wanted to rock and roll all night, but KISS short-circuited just one song into their Air Canada Centre [in Toronto, Ontario, Canada] show Friday night. After an explosive fire display, the veteran rockers were about half way through their opening s...

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GENE SIMMONS Starring In New Christmas Movie

According to RockStar Weekly, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons stars in "The Christmas Movie", which is rumored to be scheduled for release this November. However, there no official release date has yet been announced through IMDB or Wonderstar Productions. The family film also stars Elliott Gould...

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KISS' STANLEY, SIMMONS To Guest On 'Tout Le Monde En Parle'

According to Cyberpresse.ca, KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will guest on this Sunday's (October 4) episode of the French-language show "Tout Le Monde En Parle". The program was taped earlier today at the Radio-Canada studios in Montreal and will air on all Radio-Canada stations across C...

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ACE FREHLEY On Why KISS' Reunion Tour Stopped Being Fun

Stop Smiling magazine recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Stop Smiling: The original members of KISS reunited in 1996 after 17 years. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and yourself. What are memories of the reunion t...

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DETHKLOK's 'Dethalbum II' Projected To Sell 30K-40K First Week

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "Dethalbum II", the new album by DETHKLOK — the animated band from Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse" — is on track to sell between 30,000 and 40,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. "Dethalbu...

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MELDRUM Guitarist Interviewed On PIRATE CAT RADIO's 'Hard Candy'; Audio Available

MELDRUM guitarist Laura Christine was interviewed on yesterday's (Sunday, September 27) edition of Pirate Cat Radio 87.9 FM's "Hard Candy". The program is now available for streaming using the audio player below. (Note: The Laura Christine interview begins around the one-hour, three-minute mark.) A...

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DETHKLOK: Utah Signing Session Announced

The real-life version of DETHKLOK, the animated band from Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse", will take part in an in-store signing session at Graywhale in Taylorsville, Utah on Friday, October 9 at 4:00 p.m. Graywhale 1775 West 4700 South Taylorsville, UT Tel.: 801-964-5700 DETHKLOK will team up with Atl...