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KISS Kicks Off European Tour In Oberhausen; Photos, Setlist Available
KISS kicked off its European tour earlier tonight (Friday, May 9) at Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Photos from the concert and a short English-language review can be found at Norway's NRK.no. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Deuce 02. Strutter 03. Got To Choose 04. Hotter Than Hell 05. Fireho...May 9, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY Doesn't See KISS Reunion In His Future
Gene Triplett of NewsOK.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the possibility of a KISS reunion with him on guitar: "Uh, I don't see it happening. I never say never, but I just turned 57. I don't see myself getting...May 9, 2008
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Former MUSHROOMHEAD Singer, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Discuss PITCH BLACK FORECAST
D.X. Ferris of the Cleveland Scene recently spoke to Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records) and drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT) about their new collaborative project, PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE). "I always wa...May 8, 2008
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KISS: Video Footage, Photos From German Press Conference Available
The four members of KISS Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer took part in a press conference earlier today (Thursday, May 8) in Oberhausen, Germany ahead of the opening show of the band's European tour, which is scheduled to kick off tomorrow in the same city. Check a couple of...May 8, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS' Return Appearance On 'Ugly Betty' Scheduled For Next Week
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is set to make a return appearance on ABC-TV's "Ugly Betty". The episode will air on Thursday, May 15 at 8 p.m. EST. The following is a synopsis of the show, entitled "The Kids Are Alright": Betty, still missing Henry, fights her attraction to Gio, but later finds...May 7, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Looking For 'Family Jewels' Fans In Santa Monica
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' web site has been updated with the following message: "Are you a 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' [Gene's reality TV series] fan? Do you want to appear in an episode? Well, if your answer to both of these questions is 'yes,' we want to meet you! Come on down to the Th...May 6, 2008
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STEEL PROPHET: New Song Posted Online
A rough-mix version of the newest STEEL PROPHET song "Trickery of the Scourge" has been uploaded to the band's MySpace page. This is the group's first new material available since 2004 and the first STEEL PROPHET track recorded with singer Rick Mythiasin since 2002. The song was mixed by Gene McEwen...May 5, 2008
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WHITESNAKE: New DOUG ALDRICH Audio Interview Posted Online
The latest episode of "Talking Metal" contains an interview John Ostronomy conducted with WHITESNAKE guitarist Doug Aldrich. Topics include the band's new album, "Good to Be Bad", David Coverdale, LION, Kal Swan, Tiffany, Gene Simmons, and Aldrich's 1982 audition with KISS. The podcast also contains...May 2, 2008
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Former MELDRUM Singer: 'I've Lost The Fire, The Dedication And The Joy'
Former MELDRUM vocalist Moa Holmsten has released the following statement regarding her departure from the band: "It's now official I have since some time back left MELDRUM. I've lost the fire, the dedication and the joy. My heart was not in it anymore. A heart, the only heart, I had to be honest to...April 29, 2008
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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS To Produce Vocals For ASYLUM
FEAR FACTORY's Christian Olde Wolbers will produce the vocals, alongside Markus Johansson, on the debut album from ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass guitar). In addition, ZIMMERS HOLE vocalist "The Heathen" will record guest...April 29, 2008
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MELDRUM Joined By TOURETTES Singer, WARFACE Bassist
MELDRUM the band featuring former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum) and legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) has announced the addition of Australian metal vocalist Michele Madden (TOURETTES) and bassist Laura Chri...April 29, 2008
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Featured On PITCH BLACK FORECAST Debut
PITCH BLACK FORECAST (formerly ABSENTEE),the new project featuring vocalist Jason "J" Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records),drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT),guitarist Robert Reinard (NDE) and bassist Craig Martini, has had the r...April 28, 2008
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When You Were Shouting At the Devil
Rip-roarin' lowbrow good times from what amounts to STRAPPING YOUNG LAD without Devin Townsend (and I wouldn't put ten bucks down on his not actually being credited singer "The Heathen", either). Imagine the grinding post-nuke riffs of Jed Simon and Byron Stroud and the thundering apocalypse of Gene...April 28, 2008
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Symbolic
For many reasons, it's hard to talk objectively about the work of Chuck Schuldiner and DEATH. For one, the man was taken from us far too early, leaving many musical pathways still untraveled. There's also the fact that his legacy, the arc of his creativity from "Scream Bloody Gore" to "The Sound of...April 28, 2008
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Do You Want To Appear On 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels'?
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' web site has been updated with the following message: "Are you a 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' [Gene's reality TV series] fan? Do you want to appear in an episode? Well, if your answer to both of these questions is 'yes,' we want to meet you! Come on down to Univer...April 27, 2008
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