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GENE SIMMONS: 'Our Thanks To You For Making Our Dreams Come True'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has commented on "VH1 Rock Honors", the first-ever show to pay homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. This year's celebration honors the music and influence of JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, QUEEN and DEF LEPPARD. Premiering on Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00...

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KISS, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD, QUEEN Perform At 'VH1 Rock Honors': Photos Available

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and ex-GUNS N' ROSES axeman Gilby Clarke joined an all-star band consisting of Rob Zombie (vocals),Slash (guitar; VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Tommy Lee (drums; MÖTLEY CRÜE),and Scott Ian (bass — yes, bass; ANTHRAX) for a rendition of the KISS classic "Go...

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MOTÖRHEAD Announce New Album Title

MOTÖRHEAD have set "Kiss of Death" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Worm", received...

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KISS Coffeehouse Opening Scheduled For Next Month

If you want rock and roll all night, KISS Coffeehouse will be the place to be. On Tuesday, June 27, legendary KISS band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will be on hand at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach to cut the ribbon on the most outrageous coffee and dessert shop ever...

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GENE SIMMONS Remembers His First Job

Tom Van Riper of Forbes.com interviewed KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons for a feature called "First Job." A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Forbes.com: What was your first job? Gene Simmons: "I delivered the Long Island Star Journal in Jackson Heights, Queens, known as the Long Island Pr...

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DON CABALLERO Release First Album In Five Years; Announce Tour Plans

Seminal instrumental band DON CABALLERO saw the North American release of "World Class Listening Problem", its newest record and first in almost five years, yesterday (Tuesday, May 16). "World Class Listening Problem" marks the first recorded work by the band's new incarnation (founder and drummer e...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'There's No Such Thing As Good News And Bad News'

David Lindquist of IndyStar.com reports: As a member of KISS, Gene Simmons has portrayed "the Demon" for more than 30 years. He spits fake blood during concerts, wags an abnormally long tongue and professes an attraction for "every woman who walks the face of the earth." But as the partner in a mark...

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KISS: Entire Original Lineup Interviewed For 'VH1 Rock Honors' Show

KissOnline.com reports that KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons just did a photo shoot for the Japanese rock magazine Burrn! while filming interview footage for "VH1 Rock Honors". Original KISS members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss also filmed their VH1 interviews in New York last week. Photogr...

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GENE SIMMONS To Attend PURE RUSH's Indy VIP Party

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is among the celebrities expected to attend Pure Rush's inaugural VIP party in Indy during the 500 Race Weekend on Friday, May 26 at GELO Ultra Lounge. This high-profile, red carpet event will cater to the drivers, race teams, athletes, and A-list celebrities in In...

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KISS Coffehouse Is Looking For Employees

Garrison Wells of Myrtle Beach, SC's Myrtle Beach Sun News has issued the following report: There's plenty of dust and half-built structures inside the coming KISS Coffeehouse. Workers are there daily, trying to get it ready for a late May or early June opening. And the cafe is already looking to fi...

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GENE SIMMONS Featured In 'The Amazing Story Of Superman' Documentary

According to a review featured at movie news site Ain't It Cool News, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons makes an appearance in the upcoming documentary "Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman". Gene is featured as a "musician/comic book fan", along with appearances by Noel Niell, Jack L...

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KISS Conventions: A Carnival of Like-Minded Souls

KISS' official web site has published an advance story from issue No. 5 of the official KISS magazine. Written by Melanie "Sass" Falina, the story focuses on the countless KISS conventions and expos that are regularly held around the world. An excerpt from the article follows: In the vast world of a...

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ANAAL NATHRAKH Are '70 Percent Done' Recording New Album

British black metallers ANAAL NATHRAKH have posted the following message on their official web site: "ANAAL NATHRAKH are approximately 70% finished with the recording of their new album. The following may help plug the gaping hole between now and its release: Owing to the lack of regard for decency...

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When Worlds Collide

In theory, each album should stand on its own without any external factors being weighed in. But there's something intangible that just grabs you when you're hearing the real thing. There's no “conviction" knob on a studio mixing board, but when it oozes from every pore of a record, you feel it, and...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Defends His Right To Wear SPACEMAN Makeup

KISS's official web site has been updated with a new question-and-answer session with guitarist Tommy Thayer. It follows here in its entirety: Q: Being a KISS fan yourself, what do you think of the "The Elder" album? Tommy: "I was never a fan of 'The Elder'. To be honest, by the time 'Dynasty' and '...