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KISS' TOMMY THAYER To Appear In 'Uncle Gene Wants You' Special

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear, along with bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, in a hour-long "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" special, "Uncle Gene Wants You", this Sunday night, May 20 at 9:00 p.m./8:00 p.m. Central on A&E. Inspired by the dedication and patriotism of the U.S. Armed Forces, Gen...

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BAY AREA ROCK FEST Organizers Issue Post-Show Wrap-Up

The organizers of the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, a two-day progressive rock and metal festival — which took place May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco — have issued the following update: "Over 300 people attended the inaugural progressive rock and metal festival at the Independent in San F...

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Gear Talk With ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: 'I'm A Gear Head But Not A Gear Whore'

With ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and producer Jim Morris locked up at Morrisound studios in Tampa this week to mix the band's forthcoming album, "Framing Armageddon", IcedEarth.com checked in with Jon before he left for temporary exile in Florida to inquire about what gear he has and will be usi...

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UNEARTH: New Audio Interview With TREVOR PHIPPS Posted Online

An audio interview with UNEARTH frontman Trevor Phipps, conducted on May 11, 2007 by E.S. Day of Abort Magazine, has been posted online at this location. UNEARTH announced on Friday (May 11) that it has parted ways with drummer Mike Justian. Gene Hoglan of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD is filling in for the r...

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PITCH BLACK FORECAST Featuring GENE HOGLAN, J. POPSON: More Music Released

PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the band featuring vocalist Jason "J." Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard and bassist Craig Martini, has uploaded two more songs — "So...

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UNEARTH Parts Ways With Drummer, GENE HOGLAN Steps In

Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH have parted ways with drummer Mike Justian. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Last night [Thursday, May 10] marked the end of the line for Mike Justian with UNEARTH. There are many reasons why we decided it was time to move on without him...

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PITCH BLACK FORECAST Featuring GENE HOGLAN, J. POPSON: Audio Available

PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the band featuring vocalist Jason "J." Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard and bassist Craig Martini, has uploaded its first MP3, "Aton...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, GENE SIMMONS, MARILYN MANSON Limited-Edition Photographs Available

Cult Art, in association with Ross Halfin, has added three monster legends of rock to its fast growing international online gallery of collectable art and photography. Ozzy Osbourne from his BLACK SABBATH days, Gene Simmons of KISS and Marilyn Manson — all available online with international insured...

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ANGELCORPSE's HELMKAMP Discusses Comeback Album

Pestilence magazine recently conducted an interview with ANGELCORPSE bassist/vocalist Pete Helmkamp. An excerpt follows: Pestilence: First of all, it was really great news for me to hear that you guys are reforming back. The underground scene needs bands like ANGELCORPSE to crush all nu-metal/metalc...

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GENE SIMMONS Bets $100,000 On Horse At KENTUCKY DERBY

According to The Associated Press, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons had money down on a horse at yesterday's Kentucky Derby, but it was his girlfriend, former Playmate of the Year Shannon Tweed, who placed the bet. "I'm what's called a sucker," Simmons bellowed. "This one (Tweed) bet $100,000 of m...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Chicago's psychedelic-themed black metal act NACHTMYSTIUM has issued the following update: "We're proud to announce today that we've officially signed a two-album deal with Century Media Records for North America! We're also finalizing our new deal for Europe and Asia with Candlelight Records U.K. "...

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GENE SIMMONS Discusses 'House Of Horrors' Anthology

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Comic Book Resources about his own quarterly horror anthology, "Gene Simmons House of Horrors", which kicks off in July with a deliriously gruesome cover image by the legendary creator of "Spawn", Todd McFarlane, based on an idea by Simmons. "I ha...

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Former DARK ANGEL Bassist To Guest On Today's 'Raise The Horns'

Mike Gonzales, former bassist for legendary thrashers DARK ANGEL, will join Progmetal Angel on "Raise the Horns" this afternoon (Saturday April 28) at 3:00 pm EST on www.dementiaradio.com. They will discuss the band's history and rumors of a possible reunion. DARK ANGEL was a thrash metal band from...

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GENE SIMMONS At 'Guitar Hero II' Launch Event; Video Available

On April 11, 2007 at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York City, gamers and rockers alike were treated to an event of heroic proportions. Guitar Hero II recently launched for Xbox 360, and to celebrate, five lucky gamers got the chance to win a jam session with the KISS bassist/vocaliat Gen...

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Legendary Drummer CARMINE APPICE Appearing At Creative Ej In Charlotte

Carmine Appice will be conducting a workshop for drummers of all ages and skill levels at the Creative Ej School of Music on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Creative Ej is located in the Northlake Mall area between Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 in advance. Appice's appearan...