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Invisible City

In the four years since New York City's WETNURSE released their critically acclaimed, yet criminally overlooked self-titled debut, the boys have obviously been stockpiling their creative juices, piss and vinegar because "Invisible City" explodes like a mad scientist's experiment gone oh-so right. Do...

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Former MELDRUM Singer To Play 'Extraordinary' Stockholm Shows

Former MELDRUM frontwoman Moa Holmsten will play two shows on Saturday, November 15 at Tantogården in Stockholm, Sweden. The under-18 performance will kick off at 4:00 p.m. and the over-18 show will begin at 8:00 p.m. Also scheduled to appear are MIMIKRY and ALEX FACE. Commented Moa: "l'll be playin...

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KISS: New 'Kissology' Commercial Unveiled

VH1 Classic Records rolled out a new "Kissology" commercial yesterday. The TV spot, which will run several hundred times from now through the end of the year, can be viewed below. KISS's DVD box set "Kissology - Vol. 3 1992-2000" was certified octuple platinum (platinum certification for a single-di...

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Report: PAUL STANLEY Says KISS May Record New Album

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message in the "Diary" section of his official web site: "I had breakfast with [KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley [on Sunday, November 9]. Paul told me they may make a KISS record, which he'll produce. A real '70s KISS-style record....

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GENE SIMMONS Earns $500,000 For Charity On 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on last night's (Friday, November 7) all-new episode of Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" As his popular family looked on, Gene rocked the test and spirited fans cheered him on this atypical game show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as rev...

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TRIXTER: Video Interview With STEVE BROWN Available

Reality Check TV has posted an interview with guitarist Steve Brown of the reunited TRIXTER filmed at this year's Rocklahoma festival, which was held July 9-13 in Pryor, Oklahoma. The three-minute clip can be viewed below. Steve Brown recently spoke with SplitScreen Entertainment about the TRIXTER r...

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ACE FREHLEY's New Solo Album Release 'Is Not Imminent'

XM's Boneyard host Eddie Trunk, who has a long-running radio show, "Friday Night Rocks", on New York's Q104.3 FM, has posted the following message on his web site, www.eddietrunk.com: "Now that we have a firm release date for the new GUNS N' ROSES CD, one of the most popular questions I get through...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...