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PHILIP ANSELMO: The Making Of DOWN's 'Over The Under' Part III

To chronicle the past five years leading up to the release of DOWN's new album, "III - Over The Under", singer Philip Anselmo (ex-PANTERA) has been issuing periodic installments leading up to the release of the record. This is Philip's personal communication to the band's loyal fan base and gives a...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks About 'Moneybag' Clothing Line

John Mackie of the Vancouver Sun conducted an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS and designer Jason Dussault at Leone's store in Vancouver, Sept. 14, 2007. The occasion was the launch of their new clothing line, Moneybag. An excerpt from the chat follows: Vancouver Sun: So why did you [Gene] want t...

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Fans Flock To GENE SIMMONS' Clothing Launch In Vancouver

Gerry Kahrmann of The Province reports that KISS bassist and television star/entrepreneur Gene Simmons was in Vancouver on Friday, cavorting with fans and, you guessed it, promoting his latest business venture — a clothing line called Moneybag. Simmons, whose trademark tongue has spawned countless i...

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GENE HOGLAN To Tour With MELDRUM

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT) will sit behind the kit for MELDRUM — the Swedish/American band led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum) — for the following European shows (except where otherwise indica...

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FU MANCHU To Release Gold-Colored 7" Single

Southern California fuzz-rockers FU MANCHU have issued the following update: "A video for the song 'Hung Out To Dry' will be finished soon. A new FU MANCHU gold-colored 7" is being released. Songs include: 'Knew It All Along' and 'Who Are You'. 'Who Are You' is a cover song from the almighty VOID. T...

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GENE SIMMONS To Appear At Vancouver Fashion Boutique Tomorrow

According to Straight.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will appear on Friday (September 14) at Vancouver's L2 Leone fashion boutique in the Sinclair Centre (350 Howe Street). He'll be there from 4 to 6 p.m. to sign autographs and to promote his line of MoneyBag streetwear. Leone carries Money...

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PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS To Appear At 'Tiger Electronics Power Tour Electric Guitar' Party

According to KissOnline.com, KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will appear at the Tiger Electronics Power Tour Electric Guitar launch party. The party will take place at the New York City Hard Rock Café on September 19 and is an "invitation-only" event. Tiger Electronics is part of the Hasb...

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GENE SIMMONS To Take His Family Jewels To Newfoundland

According to Straight.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is planning to take his hit TV series, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", on the road to Newfoundland. In an interview with the Georgia Straight preceding his visit to Vancouver on Friday (September 14),Simmons revealed that he can't stand hu...

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SILENT RAGE Signs New Deal With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of SILENT RAGE for the release of the band's fourth studio album. The band recenrly entered Redrum Recording Studios in Los Angeles with former GUNS N' ROSES/ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke producing and mixing. Having mid-summer pre-production...

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KISS: 'Kissology Vol. 2 1978 – 1991' DVD Box Set Easter Eggs Revealed

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has revealed "two easily overlooked little gems" that can be found on KISS' latest DVD box set, "Kissology - The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol. 2 1978 - 1991", which was released on August 14. According to the site, a two-minute home video made by late KISS dr...

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SHARON OSBOURNE's Father Honored With London Plaque

BBC News reports that late music mogul Don Arden, manager of BLACK SABBATH and the SMALL FACES and father of Sharon Osbourne, has been honored with a central London plaque. SMALL FACES drummer Kenney Jones unveiled the plaque on Saturday (September 8),at the site of the Carnaby Street office where...

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THRESHOLD: 'Best-Of' Collection Due In November

Inside Out Music will release a "best-of" collection from U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD in November. Entitled "The Ravages of Time", the two-CD set includes important compositions and classics by the band, among them the lavish "Sanity's End", which effortlessly takes the 10-minute hurdle and...

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KISS: Whistler Concert Cancelled

According to secureTicket, KISS' previously announced September 15, 2007 concert on Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada has been cancelled due to "logistical problems at the mountain concert site." If you have already purchased tickets for this concert, secureTicket will be proc...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Record Industry Is Dead'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was a guest on Dave Navarro's Internet TV show, Spread Entertainment, last Thursday (August 23). The highlight of the program was Simmons and Navarro discussing the current disturbing state of the music industry. A partial transcript of the chat follows. Dave Navar...

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GENE SIMMONS Celebrates Birthday At INDY 300 Race In California; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons celebrated his 58th birthday prior to the Indy 300 auto race on Sunday, August 26, 2007, at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. Video footage of Gene's speech at the event can be viewed below. According to Metromix.com, the A&E network is already talking ab...