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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEO Defends Decision To Only Induct KISS' Original Lineup
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation CEO Joel Peresman has once again defended the organization's decision to only induct KISS' original lineup, thereby angering the band's leader, Paul Stanley. "I don't need the Hall Of Fame," Stanley told Rolling Stone. "And if there's not reciprocity, I'm not in...April 5, 2014
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JUDAS PRIEST, KORN, ALICE IN CHAINS, Ex-PANTERA Members Pay Tribute To KURT COBAIN
According to The Pulse Of Radio, this Saturday (April 5) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of NIRVANA founder and frontman Kurt Cobain at the age of 27. Cobain, who killed himself with a shotgun in a room above the garage of his Seattle home, instantly joined the pantheon of rock legends who d...April 4, 2014
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KISS Plays Rare Unplugged Concert In California; Video Available
KISS played a rare unplugged concert last night (Thursday, April 3) at Highland, California's San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino. According to The Pulse Of Radio, the show, which came only one week before the band's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, is notable seeing as how co-founders...April 4, 2014
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PETER CRISS And PAUL STANLEY Spar Over 'Beth' Songwriting Credits
In the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine, KISS frontman Paul Stanley and original KISS drummer Peter Criss spar over the band's hit ballad "Beth", which holds the distinction of being KISS' highest-charting single in the U.S., having reached position No. 7 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart back in...April 4, 2014
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: Track-By-Track Breakdown Of 'Life And Times Of Scrooge' Solo Album
Tuomas Holopainen — the keyboardist and main songwriter of NIGHTWISH — spent most of 2013 writing and producing his solo album based on a graphic novel called "The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck", written and illustrated by Don Rosa. "Music Inspired By The Life And Times Of Scrooge - Written And P...April 4, 2014
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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Talks To ARTISAN NEWS About 'I Will Not Break' Digital EP (Video)
Following up on the success of his latest studio album, "Impermanent Resonance", singer James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER released a new digital EP, "I Will Not Break", on January 6 in Europe and January 14 in North America via InsideOut Music. "I Will Not Break" track listing:...April 3, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY Says GENE SIMMONS' Reality TV Show 'Wasn't Reality'
In the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley reveals that he never appeared — despite many requests — in any of the 167 episodes of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' reality show, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", "because it wasn't reality." He added: "To creat...April 3, 2014
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Watch Video For BRET MICHAELS' New Solo Single 'A Beautiful Soul'
The official video for POISON frontman Bret Michaels's new solo single, "A Beautiful Soul", can be seen below. The song was made available digitally on April 1. Michaels performed "A Beautiful Soul" on the April 2 edition of "Oprah's Lifeclass". Bret Michaels is a multiplatinum global superstar who...April 3, 2014
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SPIDERS & SNAKES To Release 'Year Of The Snake' In May
Hollywood rockers SPIDERS & SNAKES will release their ninth studio album on May 27 via the Sansei label. Entitled "Year Of The Snake", the CD features guest appearances by Billy Sherwood (YES, CIRCA),Angelo Moore (FISHBONE),Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., STEELER),Ryo Okumoto (PHIL COLLINS, ARETHA FRANKLI...April 3, 2014
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LOST SOCIETY: 'Terror Hungry' Video Released
The official video for "Terror Hungry", the title track of the new album from Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY, can be seen below. Due on April 4 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD was produced by Nino Laurenne (AMORPHIS, ENSIFERUM, LORDI) at Sonic Pump studios (FINNTROLL, SONATA ARCTICA, OMNIUM GATHER...April 2, 2014
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SOUNDGARDEN Talks To GUITAR CENTER About 20th Anniversary Of 'Superunknown'
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Superunknown", the pivotal album that seemingly changed alternative rock, the guys from SOUNDGARDEN gave Guitar Center in Seattle an intimate look into their past — from guitarist Kim Thayil's very first jam sessions in singer Chris Cornell's room to bassist Ben...April 1, 2014
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THE 69 EYES To Be Featured On Finnish Reality TV Show
Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES will celebrate their 25th anniversary by starring in the Finnish reality TV show called "Tavallista Elämää" (English translation: Ordinary Life). The show focuses on the band's singer Jyrki 69 and drummer Jussi69 as well as four other Finnish celebrities (a profe...April 1, 2014
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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Lands Reality Series For His Wrestling League
According to The Pulse Of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan has signed a deal with AMC to produce a new reality series about his independent pro-wrestling organization, Resistance Pro. Variety reported about the show, "Billy Corgan pulls back the curtains on the pro-wrestling world as h...March 31, 2014
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Talks About 'Life And Times Of Scrooge' Solo Album In New Video Interview
Tuomas Holopainen — the keyboardist and main songwriter of NIGHTWISH — spent most of 2013 writing and producing his solo album based on a graphic novel called "The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck", written and illustrated by Don Rosa. "Music Inspired By The Life And Times Of Scrooge - Written And P...March 31, 2014
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RESISTANCE: 'The Seeds Within' Artwork Unveiled
Belgian death metallers RESISTANCE will release their fifth studio album, "The Seeds Within", later this year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. A studio trailer for "The Seeds Within" can be seen below. Comments RESISTANCE guitarist Oli Dris: "The CD elaborates the human race and its defects. How we...March 31, 2014
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