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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Joins YAMAHA DRUMS As New Endorser

Yamaha Drums has announced that SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has joined its esteemed roster of artists. Known for his precise, technical drumming style and complex rhythmic patterns, John adds his signature style and undeniable talent to the Yamaha family. "It is with great pleasure and ex...

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DORO PESCH Receives Gold Record For 'Force Majeure' Solo Debut

"Force Majeure" was the starting signal for Doro Pesch's groundbreaking solo career as the female hard rock / heavy metal icon par excellence. The metal queen had already paved the way for Doro's future as the frontwoman of the internationally successful band WARLOCK, with whom she became the first...

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SHINEDOWN Announces 2025 'Dance, Kid, Dance' Tour With BUSH And BEARTOOTH

Multi-platinum, chart-topping band SHINEDOWN has announced their highly anticipated upcoming "Dance, Kid, Dance" tour. Co-produced by FPC Live and Live Nation, the "Dance, Kid, Dance" tour kicks off on April 25 in Des Moines, Iowa, making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, New York and more before...

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ACE FREHLEY Appears At 'Days Of The Dead' Horror Film And Pop Culture Convention In Las Vegas: Photos, Video

Ace Frehley made an appearance at the Days Of The Dead horror film and pop culture convention this past weekend (January 17-19) at The Plaza Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Last month, Ace confirmed to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio sta...

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GENE SIMMONS Adds More Shows To Spring 2025 Tour With His Solo Band

KISS bassist Gene Simmons and his solo band, the GENE SIMMONS BAND, have announced more shows as part of their spring 2025 tour. Confirmed dates so far: April 03 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA April 04 - Pechanga Resort Casino - Temecula, CA April 05 - The Event at Graton Resort & Casino - Rohne...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Westland, Michigan‪‪‪

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's December 27, 2024 concert at The Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Shock Me (KISS song) 02. Deuce (KISS song) 03. Cherry Medicine 04. Rock Soldiers (FREHLEY’S COMET song) 05. L...

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Why Did OSBOURNE MEDIA HOUSE Shut Down After Just A Few Months? JACK OSBOURNE Explains

Jack Osbourne, son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, has explained the shutdown of the Osbourne Media House, which called itself a multimedia hub for everything Osbourne, with a wide range of content that included podcasts. Described as a "one-stop shop for all Osbourne family entertainment," Osbourne Me...

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RON KEEL Talks The Return Of STEELER And Being The 'Metal Cowboy': 'I've Always Been An Outlaw And Outcast'

By David E. Gehlke The 1996 MTV documentary, "It Came From The '80s II: Metal Goes Pop" revealed what several prominent hair metal musicians were doing after their success had died down. (The irony of such a special put on by the channel that largely popularized the style should not be lost on anyon...

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GENE HOGLAN On Performing DEATH Music With DEATH TO ALL: 'The Ability To Be Able To Play All The Material Is Important To Us'

In a recent interview with Rockum TV, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK),Steve DiGiorgio (TE...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Work On His Autobiography In 2025: 'It's Not Gonna Be A Salacious Slam Book'

In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick revealed that he is planning on working on his autobiography in 2025. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I amassed a lot of materials from [my] era [of KISS]. When I first started a book with a...

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JOHN 5 On What Made EDDIE VAN HALEN's Playing So Unique: 'It's All In The Hands'

During an appearance on AXS TV's "Vinyl Obsession" podcast, MÖTLEY CRÜE's new guitarist John 5 spoke about some of his favorite albums of all time, including VAN HALEN's classic 1978 debut and KISS's "Love Gun". Regarding "Van Halen", he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I bought this from...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM: 'I Try To Just Have The Drums Not Take Over The Song, But Just Complement It'

In a recent interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, drummer Steve Asheim of Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE was asked about his early musical inspirations around the band's formation in the late 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there were some definitely he...

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Would KISS Have Had The Same Impact Without The Makeup? GENE SIMMONS Weighs In

In a new interview with Michael Franzese, Gene Simmons was asked how he got the "KISS phenomenon" started more than five decades ago. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Scientists talk about this kind of a thing. And there is such a thing as singularity. Things just happen,...

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JASON BONHAM, QUEENSRŸCHE, GEORGE LYNCH And PAT TRAVERS Set For 'Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II'

Jason Bonham, QUEENSRŸCHE, George Lynch and Pat Travers will take part in Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Whole Lotta Rock Camp Volume II, set to take place March 20-23, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Unleash your inner rock star at this once-in-a-lifetime four-day Rock Camp, where you'll jam, learn...