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GENE SIMMONS, Live-In Girlfriend, Daughter Perform National Anthem; Photos Available

Sophie Tweed-Simmons sang the national anthem with her mother, Shannon Tweed, as Sophie's father Gene Simmons, co-founder of the legendary band KISS, accompanied her on guitar, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the L.A. Derby Dolls Banked Track All-Star Exhibition Roller Derby at 1910 Temple St. in...

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When KISS Was Just Another All-Black Arena Rock Band From New Orleans

Before Gene Simmons, before the Hollywood Walk of Fame, KISS was just another all-black arena rock band from New Orleans. Check out this hilarious KISS-related clip (see below) from the Comedy Central series "Chocolate News", starring David Alan Grier. According to The New York Times, "Chocolate New...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks To BILLBOARD About ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons sat down with Billboard magazine at its annual Touring Conference on November 20 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York to talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, discount tickets at live shows, and a possible tour with QUEEN. Watch the three-minute chat below. Duri...

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KISS: German 'Kissmass Party" Announced

The 2008 German "Kissmass Party" will be held on Saturday, December 20 at Chill - Da Halle, Knappenstrasse, 46047 Oberhausen. The fan-run event will feature a performance KISS tribute band KISSIN' TIME. Visit www.kissfanclub.de for more information. KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told Jane S...

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ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Finnish melodic death metal band ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW has issued the following update: "Petri Sankala [drums] has left the band. The reason for this mutual decision is Petri's back pain that hasn't allowed him to play drums 100% during the past two years. None of us has bad feelings whatsoever an...

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GENE SIMMONS: If I Became President Of The United States…

Fish Griwkowsky of the Edmonton Sun conducted an interview this past Friday (December 5) with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons during the rock star's visit to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to cut the ribbon on a new Future Shop (see video below) while simultaneously promoting his new Guitar Hero axe....

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GENE SIMMONS, Daughter To Perform National Anthem

Sophie Tweed-Simmons will sing the national anthem as her father Gene Simmons, co-founder of the legendary band KISS, accompanies her on bass guitar, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the L.A. Derby Dolls Banked Track All-Star Exhibition Roller Derby at 1910 Temple St. in Los Angeles, California. Do...

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TRIXTER Sells Out Homecoming Show; Photos Available

The reunited TRIXTER performed for a sold-out crowd this past Friday, November 28 at Dexter's Entertainment Complex in Riverdale, New Jersey. This was the band's first headlining appearance of 2008 and its first hometown show in over 13 years. TRIXTER originally reunited earlier this year to play th...

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GENE SIMMONS Creates AXE Guitar Controller For Guitar Hero/Rock Band Franchises

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons joined with Interactive Game Group, LLC to create the Gene Simmons AXE guitar controller for the Guitar Hero and Rock Band videogame franchises. This fully equipped, axe-shaped guitar controller is a replica of the KISS bassist and vocalist's signature bass guitar....

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Founding BUDGIE Member RAY PHILLIPS Working On Solo Debut

Musician Ray Phillips, probably best known for his role as a founding member of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE, is set to complete his very first solo album early next year. For Ray, a veteran to the music scene, it all began back in late 1967 in Cardiff, South Wales, when he and bassist vocalist Bu...

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BRUCE KULICK Schedules Phoenix In-Store

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will make an in-store appearance at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona on December 26. The store, which is located at 7227 S. Central Avenue, Suite 1005, will host Bruce from 6 to 8 p.m. More information can be obtained directly from...

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GENE SIMMONS To Make Third Appearance In Edmonton This Year

According to Metro Canada, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will make his third appearance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this year when he returns on December 6 to cut the ribbon on a gigantic new electronics store. Simmons will be signing autographs and welcoming adoring fans into the new Future S...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: Creating New Characters For ERIC CARR And VINNIE VINCENT Was 'A Misstep'

AskMen.com recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. AskMen.com: Can fans look forward to new KISS material in the near future? Stanley: Actually, it looks like we'll be going in the studio shortly to do the first new...

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GENE SIMMONS On Canada's 'The Hour'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was the featured guest on "The Hour" with host George Stroumboulopoulos last night (Thursday, November 27). The 17-minute segment, which aired on CBC in Canada, is available for viewing below. Gene Simmons has told Jane Stevenson of Canada's Sun Media that the vete...

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GENE SIMMONS Confirms Plans For New KISS Studio Album

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told Jane Stevenson of Canada's Sun Media that the veteran glam rockers are writing songs for a new album that he expects they will record next year and release next summer. KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley will produce the disc. The band will follow the albu...