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TESTAMENT Frontman: 'We're Going To Bring Back Lead Guitar Again'

Ryan Ogle of Crusher magazine recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy. An excerpt from the chat follows: Crusher: So what are some of the newer bands you're into these days? Chuck: I really like the thrash stuff still; I'm into bands like THE HAUNTED and SOILWORK. Those t...

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GENE SIMMONS Signs Up For 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!'?

Digital Spy reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has signed up for the next installment of the British jungle survival series "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!", according to a report today. The Daily Star claims that producers expect Simmons to spice up the jungle with his outrageous...

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Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Proclaims KISS Appreciation Day

Michael Purvis of The Sault Star reports: KISS will take to the stage tonight at Kewadin Casino in front of thousands of fans. But before they do, Bauer, a Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., city commissioner, will hand over the keys to the city to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and the rest of the ...

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DETHKLOK Album Featuring GENE HOGLAN To Arrive In September

According to MTV.com, the greatest metal-parody album since "This Is Spinal Tap" is coming our way. No, CROTCHDUSTER hasn't signed to Roadrunner Records — DETHKLOK are getting ready to infect the world with their debut. The stars of the animated Cartoon Network "Adult Swim" program "Metalocalypse" w...

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GENE SIMMONS And Son Schedule COMICON Signing Session

On July 28, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his son Nick will be at this year's San Diego Comicon to debut the Simmons Comics Group, featuring four new titles: "Gene Simmons House of Horrors", "Dominatrix", "Zipper" and "Indy - Race of the Galaxies". Nick will debut his self-written/-drawn "S...

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ERIC SINGER: 'I Play Drums For A Living And Whether I Like It Or Not, It's Still A Business'

Drummer Eric Singer was recently interviewed live onstage at the 21st annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by rock & roll comic C.C. Banana. Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has been transcribed and is now available online. Topics include original KISS drummer Peter Criss, Eric's num...

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DIRTY LOOKS: New Album Title Revealed

Reunited '80s hard rockers DIRTY LOOKS have set "Gasoline" as the title of their comeback release, tentatively due later in the year. The CD is expected to feature guitarist/vocalist Henrik Ostergaard along with contributions from bassist Jack Pyers and lead guitarist Paul Lidel. According to Sleaze...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'No One Has The Right To Argue With Me'

Allison Kugel of PR.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PR.com: Since you seem to be the ultimate entrepreneur, when you started KISS, when you co-founded KISS I should say, was it simply a means to an end for you? Gene Si...

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MYTHIASIN Scraps Album Recordings

Guitarist Mark Coglan of MYTHIASIN, the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin, has issued the following update: "Well, we finished up recording on the [debut MYTHIASIN] album but none of us were happy with the sound, so, we scrapped it and started again. We are probably 75% do...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'Family Jewels: The Best Of Seasons 1 & 2' DVD Due In August

According to KissAsylum.com, A&E TV Video will release "Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Best of Seasons 1 & 2" DVD set on August 14. This 176-minute set features highlights from the first two seasons of the series, including the following episodes: * "Happily Unmarried" * "Next Generation Ro...

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OSBOURNE, HETFIELD, SIMMONS Featured In VH1 Classic's 'Seven Ages Of Rock' Series

"Seven Ages of Rock", a co-production with the BBC, will make its U.S. debut on VH1 Classic Monday, December 17. MTV veteran Mark Goodman narrates this seven-part series, which showcases the various genres of rock music that impacted and shaped pop culture. From the birth of rock to metal to alterna...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks Trash

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently shared his top 10 Simmons-isms with Spinner.com. The top five nuggets follow: 5. On how Americans don't know how good they have it: "When people come as an immigrant — [as I did] myself — we're shocked at how pampered and spoiled everybody is, which is rea...

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IMMORTAL's DEMONAZ Discusses Upcoming Album

Luxi Lahtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with IMMORTAL guitarist Demonaz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: IMMORTAL are working with songs for a new studio album right now. What's the latest update from you as far as that goes? Demonaz: Well, me and...

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UNEARTH Collecting Footage For Upcoming DVD

Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH have issued the following update: "We are in the planning stages of an UNEARTH DVD. If anyone has any footage of you or anyone hanging out with us backstage, sidestage, in town, etc. please send us an email. We are trying to make a comprehensive DVD, and since we have...

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THE CURSED Guitarist Discusses Collaboration With OVERKILL Frontman

Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with THE CURSED/ex-HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: Beautiful. Now, THE CURSED had their live debut [in May]. How did it feel to get back onstage, and how long had it been since you ....