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GENE SIMMONS Bets $100,000 On Horse At KENTUCKY DERBY

According to The Associated Press, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons had money down on a horse at yesterday's Kentucky Derby, but it was his girlfriend, former Playmate of the Year Shannon Tweed, who placed the bet. "I'm what's called a sucker," Simmons bellowed. "This one (Tweed) bet $100,000 of m...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Chicago's psychedelic-themed black metal act NACHTMYSTIUM has issued the following update: "We're proud to announce today that we've officially signed a two-album deal with Century Media Records for North America! We're also finalizing our new deal for Europe and Asia with Candlelight Records U.K. "...

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GENE SIMMONS Discusses 'House Of Horrors' Anthology

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Comic Book Resources about his own quarterly horror anthology, "Gene Simmons House of Horrors", which kicks off in July with a deliriously gruesome cover image by the legendary creator of "Spawn", Todd McFarlane, based on an idea by Simmons. "I ha...

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Former DARK ANGEL Bassist To Guest On Today's 'Raise The Horns'

Mike Gonzales, former bassist for legendary thrashers DARK ANGEL, will join Progmetal Angel on "Raise the Horns" this afternoon (Saturday April 28) at 3:00 pm EST on www.dementiaradio.com. They will discuss the band's history and rumors of a possible reunion. DARK ANGEL was a thrash metal band from...

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GENE SIMMONS At 'Guitar Hero II' Launch Event; Video Available

On April 11, 2007 at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York City, gamers and rockers alike were treated to an event of heroic proportions. Guitar Hero II recently launched for Xbox 360, and to celebrate, five lucky gamers got the chance to win a jam session with the KISS bassist/vocaliat Gen...

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Legendary Drummer CARMINE APPICE Appearing At Creative Ej In Charlotte

Carmine Appice will be conducting a workshop for drummers of all ages and skill levels at the Creative Ej School of Music on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. Creative Ej is located in the Northlake Mall area between Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina. Tickets are $10 in advance. Appice's appearan...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Was Blown Away By Success Of Dinner Auction

A&E network has announced its "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" charity auction raised a notable $76,770 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Fans and supporters alike flocked to the auction from March 25 to April 4 to bid on a dinner with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, stars of the h...

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MASS: New Album Due In June

Escape Music has set a June 25 release date for the much-anticipated new album from MASS. "Crack of Dawn" was produced and mixed by Martin Kronlund at JM Recording Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The track listing is as follows: 01. It's You 02. Crack Of Dawn 03. Someday 04. Empty Soul 05. Hello 06. M...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Discusses TENET Project

Metal Realm recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Realm: First off, let's talk about STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. What is going on with the group? Are SYL on hiatus? Done? Jed: Good question, haha! Nothing is going on r...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Like Things Up My Ass'

Maxim.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Maxim.com: Obviously, the thing on everybody's mind right now is your face-lift. Was there anything in particular that drove you to that decision? Gene Simmons: It really wasn't a...

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KISS Members Comment On MARK ST. JOHN's Passing

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer have issued statements regarding the passing of former KISS guitarist Mark St. John, who died on April 5 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. He was 51. Paul Stanley: "Mark tried his best to become the guitar player that KISS and our fans needed,...

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ATHEIST Frontman Reveals He Tried Out For 'Rock Star: Supernova' TV Show

ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer has issued the following update: "Well, we had a very very good time out in La La Land [Los Angeles, California]. Hollywood came out in a big way for our appearance at this year's L.A. Murderfest last weekend. It was fairly star-studded as well.... at least in our worl...

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Photographer Threatens To Sue GENE SIMMONS' Live-In Girlfriend For Copyright Infringement

World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' longtime partner Shannon Tweed has come under fire for using photographs taken of her without asking for permission. The former Playboy Playmate-turned-reality TV star has allegedly used pictures taken by top photograp...

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PAUL STANLEY Has No Plans For Tell-All Autobiography

Australia's TheAge.com.au reports: Fans hoping for an insight into the rock'n'roll lifestyle of charismatic KISS guitarist Paul Stanley shouldn't hold out hope of hearing it from the horse's mouth. Nothing, Stanley says, turns him off more than celebrities who release tell-all autobiographies. Fello...

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Travel LED ZEPPELIN's Stairway To Theme-Park Heaven

Gene Sloan of USA Today reports: First AEROSMITH gets its own theme-park ride. Now LED ZEPPELIN. The creators of the Hard Rock theme park, under construction in Myrtle Beach, S.C., will announce details today of the park's signature ride: a 150-foot-tall steel roller coaster with a LED ZEPPELIN them...