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KISS To Continue Raiding Vaults For DVD Series

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: With the new "Kissology: The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol. 1 1974-1977" lodged atop Billboard's Top Music Video chart, KISS' Gene Simmons promises there's more where that came from. "We hope it's going to be a 10-volume set," Simmons tells Billboard.com. "Volume...

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FU MANCHU: New Song Posted Online

The title track of "Hung Out To Dry", the new EP by Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU, has been posted on the band's MySpace page. "'Hung Out To Dry' is one of our new favorites to play live," says guitarist/vocalist Scott Hill. "We've played it live a few times and it seems ...

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BRUCE KULICK Talks About His Time With KISS

The Pop Culture Addict recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Pop Culture Addict: You were saying that you're not in KISS anymore but anytime you can get involved that you still do. Now with Ge...

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GENE SIMMONS' Monster Boots In CINGULAR TV Commercial

A new Cingular commercial featuring several different artists in a grocery store, including KORN and a brief glimpse of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' monster boot taking a big step out of a freezer, is currently airing on American TV. Watch it online at YouTube.com. ...

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'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' To Air In The U.K. Via BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL

According to The Sun Online, KISS bassist Gene Simmons' "Osbournes"-style reality show will be screened in the U.K. by the Biography Channel. "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" features the rocker, 57, at home with his partner ex-Playboy centerfold Shannon Tweed, 49, and their kids Nick, 17, and Sophie, 1...

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KISS-Themed Float Featured In High School Homecoming Parade

According to KissOnline.com, the Bellarmine-Jefferson High School homecoming parade on October 7 featured a KISS-themed float. The parade took place in Burbank, California (San Fernando Valley). All of the floats paraded down Olive Ave., in Burbank during the day, and in the evening paraded around t...

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KISS: 'Kissology' Sells 52,000 Copies First Week Of Release

KISS' "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977" DVD box set sold a whopping 52,000 copies in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on Billboard's Music Video chart. "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977" is a monumental six-hour, two-DVD box set featuring vintage material going all the way back to...

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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'We Need To Make A Change In This Country'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "It's that time again, you get to vote — YEAH!!! Let's all meet up at the going out of business Tower Records in Shaumburg and make a change. "Oh boy, Herman Munster, I mean John Kerry really screwed up...

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VAN HALEN To Tour Next Summer

G4's TheFeed reports that Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski has revealed that VAN HALEN is currently writing and rehearsing for a summer 2007 tour. In addition, Liszewski has confirmed that Eddie's son Wolfgang has officially been named the new bassist in the band. "Yes, I can confirm t...

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PAUL STANLEY: GENE SIMMONS 'Does A Whole Lot Of Things That I Scratch My Head About'

Chris Riemenschneider of StarTribune.com recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: How does it feel playing without makeup once again? Paul: It's awesome. I love being a member of KISS. But I have to say that going out an...

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KISS: Photos From Times Square Signing Session Posted Online

KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons capped off a very busy KISS day in New York City on Tuesday (Oct. 31) with a meet-and-greet at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. They signed autographs for the 500-plus fans that showed up for the 11:00 p.m in-store to promote the new KISS DVD box set ....

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Video Of KISS Performing At ACE's Wedding In 1976 Included As 'Easter Egg' On 'Kissology'

According to DVDReview.com, the new KISS DVD box set "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977", which was released Tuesday (Oct. 31),contains two real "easter egg" gems in the rough for fans to salivate over. Bring up the Main Menu of the first disc and then press the "Up" arrow key on your remote control...

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GENE HOGLAN: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is On 'Extended Hiatus'

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan (ex-DARK ANGEL, DEATH) has issued the following update: "I know it's been a million years since I wrote one of these, but, I just didn't have a goddamned thing to say. But, now I do. "This past year has been a strange one, but no stranger than the last ...

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GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY At New York's Village Halloween Parade: Photos Available

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS were decked out in the band's full costume and classic makeup as the grand marshals of the 33rd annual New York's Village Halloween Parade, which took place earlier today (Tuesday, October 31). Check out pictures at TalkingMetal.com. ...

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PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS On MTV's 'TRL': Photos Available

KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons made a "surprise "visit to the MTV show "Total Request Live" earlier today (October 31) to promote the "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977" DVD collection. They appeared in makeup and full costume. Check out pictures from Wire Image, Film Magic, Getty Images....