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GENE SIMMONS: My Favorite KISS Song Is 'The One That Sells The Most'
R.D. Heldenfels of the Akron Beacon Journal reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was still obnoxious, verbally combative and very much the huckster for his various enterprises at a news conference Thursday (July 13) during the TV critics' press tour. Asked, for example, which KISS song is...July 15, 2006
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Former KISS Manager Set Free
According to the New York Post, the former KISS manager whose $850,000 in unpaid child support and alimony makes him New York City's worst deadbeat dad, was set free by a Manhattan Family Court judge last night after serving two years jail for nonpayment. The release of Jesse Hilsen, 66, fueled his...July 15, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: 'I've Never Been High, Drunk, Never Smoked In My Life'
The Associated Press reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, his partner, actress Shannon Tweed, and their children — 17-year-old Nick Tweed-Simmons and 14-year-old Sophie Tweed-Simmons — let cameras into their home for the new A&E series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". "Our responsibilit...July 14, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: If You Have Any Doubts About Doing Drugs, Watch 'The Osbournes'
According to the Toronto Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was at press tour yesterday (July 13) to promote "Gene Simmons: Family Jewels", which premieres Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. on A&E. "The Osbournes"-like reality series shows Simmons the doting dad at home with his beautiful Newfoundland-born...July 14, 2006
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LAMB OF GOD Guitarist: New Album Is 'Very Much A Departure For Us'
Gene Stout of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the Unholy Alliance heavy-metal tour, which is scheduled to play Seattle today (Friday, July 14) at Qwest Field: "In the context of the SMASHIN...July 14, 2006
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NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS Confirmed For MEXICALI METAL FESTIVAL
NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS, the new band fronted by original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin, has been confirmed for the Mexicali Metal Festival, set to take place September 9 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Also scheduled to appear are CAGE and DREAMS OF DAMNATION. As previously reported, NEIL TU...July 13, 2006
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Former 'Gene Simmons' Rock School' Contestant Lands Major Record Deal
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that "Gene Simmons' Rock School" contestant Chris Hardman, who was chosen by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as the frontman for the band he created from students at an English high school, has landed a £500,000 ($900,000) record deal with RCA. The 15...July 13, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY: '70s Guitar Pick Sold For Over $1,000
A 1975/1976-era Ace Frehley (KISS) guitar pick was sold to a KISS fan for a whopping $1,026 via eBay. The seller, who calls himself "headpowers", wrote the following on the auction page: "I hate to part with this, but it is time. Ace's sister lived four blocks away from me when I was ...July 12, 2006
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Former KISS Manager Ripped By Ex-Wife
Laura Italiano of the New York Post is reporting that former KISS manager and longtime fugitive Jesse Hilsen, who spent 10 years on the lam rather than pay a $2 million alimony and child-support tab, was hauled into Manhattan Family Court in handcuffs yesterday (July 11),where his ex-wife testified...July 12, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Featured On ESPN's '7th Inning Stretch' Reality Show
According to Kiss Kollector Online, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be featured on ESPN2's one-hour reality TV special "7th Inning Stretch", starring SMITHEREENS singer Pat DiNizio, who will be followed on his personal quest to play pro baseball at age 50 after a life-threatening illness. Pr...July 12, 2006
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KISS: New Japanese TV Interview Posted Online
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were recently interviewed for the Japanese TV show "Eigo De Shabera Night". The interview was conducted by Japanese actress Tamura Eriko, who is now based in the U.S. Watch the four-minute segment at YouTube.com. This month's four-city KISS tour of Japan ha...July 11, 2006
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The New Black
Forget for a minute that you've heard anything about STRAPPING YOUNG LAD cranking out this album under deadline in order to appear on Ozzfest. Forget also the hand-wringing angst about statements from mainman Devin Townsend that this could be the final SYL opus. Concentrate, for a moment, on the act...July 10, 2006
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'Gene Simmons Family Jewels': Episode Summaries Available
RealityTVWebsite.com is reporting that the A&E network has released a sneak peek for "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", the unscripted TV show about KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' life. A posting on the site reads as follows: "Dad is Gene Simmons — the legendary, tongue wagging demon of KISS. Mo...July 7, 2006
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Ex-KISS Guitarist KULICK Says GENE SIMMONS' Last Solo Album Was 'A Bit Of A Mess'
Australian Guitar magazine recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. An excerpt from the chat follows: Australian Guitar: Recently you contributed to Paul Stanley's (KISS) solo record. Can you tell us about that? Kulick: "Well, you know,...July 7, 2006
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METALLICA Drummer Pens Foreword To 'Life On Planet Rock' Book: Excerpt Available
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the foreword to the book "Life on Planet Rock" (cover) by music journalist Lonn Friend, due on July 11 via Morgan Road Books. As executive editor of the seminal rock magazine RIP from 1987 to its demise in 1994, Friend found himself at the very center of ...July 6, 2006
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