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SLAYER: Free Chapter From 'Reign in Blood' Book Available
Continuum Books is offering a free sample chapter from "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER. In the book, author D.X. Ferris takes a documentary approach to the record and its impact. It explores the album's creation based on interviews with it creators, including t...November 7, 2008
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EDGUY Singer To Guest On New BRUCE KULICK Solo Album
EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has recorded a guest vocal appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "Tobias Sammet is not a name you all know, but h...November 7, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS' NO GOOD TV Announces Partnership With MARK BURNETT PRODUCTIONS
The Beverly Hills, California-based entertainment company NGTV (No Good TV),for which KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons serves as the Chairman of the Board, has entered into a production partnership with Mark Burnett Productions that covers multiple programming genres and media formats. Simmons an...November 7, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS To Guest On This Week's 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will guest on this Friday's all-new episode of Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Simmons jams his way into the classroom for his charity, the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatrics AIDS Foundation. As his popular family looks on, Gene rocks the test and spirited fans...November 4, 2008
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SOILWORK Issues Update On European Tour
Swedish metallers SOILWORK have issued the following update: "We're very sorry to announce that due to tragic circumstances [a passing in drummer Gene Hoglan's family], ZIMMERS HOLE have understandably decided to pull out of their direct support slot on our upcoming European headlining tour. Because...November 3, 2008
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GENE HOGLAN At VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL DRUM FESTIVAL; Video Footage Available
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, DEATH) made an appearance at this year's Vancouver International Drum Festival on October 30, 2008 at Tom Lee Music in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A three-minute compilation of highlights from Hoglan's clinic can be...November 2, 2008
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KISS: 'IKONS' First-Week Sales Revealed
"IKONS", a four-CD collectors' package showcasing the iconic prominence each KISS member contributed to the hottest rock 'n' roll band in the world, has sold 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The packaging for "IKONS" is outstanding, feat...October 29, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS To Launch Axe Guitar This Halloween
According to Yahoo! Tech, a Gene Simmons Axe Guitar will be released this Halloween. The axe-shaped guitar is compatible with both Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and features a bi-directional strum bar, an analog whammy bar, and ultra-responsive fret buttons.The guitar, which is only compatible with the...October 28, 2008
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ZIMMERS HOLE Pulls Out Of SOILWORK European Tour
ZIMMERS HOLE — the Vancouver-based project featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD alongside legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) — has issued the following update: "As of today, ZIMMERS HOLE is no longer a part of th...October 26, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS: Arizona Signing Cancelled
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has cancelled his previously announced signing session at the McFarlane Westgate store in Glendale, Arizona on Thursday, November 6. The signing was to be held in conjunction with the official launch of McFarlane Toys' Guitar Hero action figure. Commented Simmons:...October 25, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Chimes In On The Election
According to Hollyscoop, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons offered his take on the presidential candidates and who he'll be voting for during an appearance last night (Wednesday, October 22) at the "Role Models" movie premiere. "I would rather vote for me," he told Hollyscoop. "I have as much quali...October 23, 2008
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BRUCE KULICK Hard At Work On Solo Album
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has been back in the studio working on his next solo CD, tentatively titled "BK3". He writes on his studio blog, "Very proud to let you all know that Nick [Simmons], [KISS bassist/vocalist] Gene's talented son, wrote some killer lyri...October 22, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Schedules Arizona Signing Session
Gene Simmons — legendary star from the rock band KISS and star of A&E TV's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" — will be signing autographs at the McFarlane Westgate store in Glendale, Arizona from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. The signing is in conjunction with the official launch of...October 18, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS On 'Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008'; Photo, Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons (photo) was one of the presenters at last night's (Thursday, October 16) "Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008" in Guadalajara, Mexico. The awards, which was held inside the Auditorio Telmex, aired live on MTV Tr3's. Others that appeared at this year's "Premios" incl...October 17, 2008
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METALLICA Performs 'The Day That Never Comes' On 'Los Premios'; Video Available
METALLICA performed the first single from "Death Magnetic", "The Day That Never Comes", at last night's (Thursday, October 16) annual "Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008" in Guadalajara, Mexico. Watch footage of the performance below. The awards, which were held inside the Auditorio Telmex, aired li...October 17, 2008
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