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GENE SIMMONS Enters U.K. Reality TV Debate
World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has laughed off the racism row engulfing British reality TV, insisting there will always be prejudiced people in the world. "Celebrity Big Brother" has created controversy in both Britain and India over allegations Boll...January 22, 2007
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KISS: 'Kissology' Certified Quintuple-Platinum
KISS' "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977" DVD box set has been cerfified quintuple-platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The set, which has sold more than 170,000 copies in the United States so far (according to Nielsen SoundScan),debuted at position No. 1 on Billboard's M...January 20, 2007
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PAUL STANLEY: New Original Paintings Unveiled
KISS' official web site has uploaded pictures of KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's latest original paintings — dubbed "Peace & Love". There are four different sets in this new series. Visit www.paulstanley.com to view the six other new paintings. In other news, it has just been announced th...January 20, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY Comparisons: 'My Family Is More Structured And They Behave Properly'
The U.K.'s The Sun Online reports that it seems KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is fed up of comparisons to Ozzy Osbourne, after also giving the TV cameras access to all areas of his family life for a reality show. He blasted: "My family is more structured and they behave properly. My kids don't...January 18, 2007
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FU MANCHU Unveils New Album Cover Art
Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU has posted the cover art for its new album, "We Must Obey", on the band's MySpace page. The artwork was designed by John McGill, who first collaborated with FU MANCHU on their 2004 release, "Start The Machine". More recently, McGill designed the cover art f...January 17, 2007
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ANGELCORPSE Working On Band's 'Most Extreme' Album To Date
The reunited ANGELCORPSE is currently hard at work on its new album, entitled "Of Lucifer and Lightning". "John Longstreth [drums] has created some hammering drums for us to work with, and Gene [Palubicki, guitar] and I are hard at work tracking guitars, bass and vocals for the album," says bassist/...January 16, 2007
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Added To DIMEBAG Tribute At NAMM
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will join Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) and Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER) on stage for a three-song extravaganza on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in...January 16, 2007
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LEMMY, VINNIE PAUL, SCOTT IAN To Honor DIMEBAG At BLACK TOOTH BASH
Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD),Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL),John "J.D." Deservio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL),Noah Robinson (BLEED THE SKY),Eric Singer (KI...January 15, 2007
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer Laying Down Tracks For ABSENTEE Debut
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ex-DARK ANGEL/DEATH drummer Gene Hoglan is currently at the Mars Recording compound in Cleveland, Ohio laying down tracks for the upcoming debut album from ABSENTEE, the project led by former MUSHROOMHEAD frontman J. Mann (a.k.a. Jason Popson). "I'm using this as an opportunity t...January 14, 2007
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RON KEEL To Appear On KISS Tribute Album
According to Versailles Records, Ron Keel has agreed to appear on the label's as-yet-untitled tribute LP to KISS, tentatively due in early 2008. Other musicians that are expected to participate in the project include members of LILLIAN AXE, WHITE LION, DANGEROUS TOYS, WARRANT, L.A. GUNS, SLASH'S SNA...January 11, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS Vs. PAUL STANLEY: Classic 1993 Clip Surfaces On YouTube
A classic video clip of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons apparently "scolding" his bandmate Paul Stanley for "cutting [him] down in front of the camera" during an interview recorded before the taping of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve '94" in December 1993 has been posted online at YouTube.co...January 10, 2007
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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Publicly Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX, GENE SIMMONS And TRACII GUNS
Saviours of Rock recently conducted an interview with HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Saviours of Rock: Is [MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman] Vince Neil ever redeemable in your book [Vince Neil caused the tragic car accident in 1984 that killed his passenger, HANO...January 10, 2007
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KISS: Missing BEST BUY 'Kiss Alive! 1975-2000' Bonus Tracks Available For Download
Universal Music has set up an alternative, free download site for fans who purchased the "Kiss Alive! 1975-2000" box set without the bonus tracks — "2000 Man" and "God of Thunder". If any KISS fans can't get the replacement discs from Best Buy, they can use the following code from January 8 through...January 9, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS To Appear At 2007 INTERNATIONAL CES In Las Vegas
According to VegasPopular.com, Gene Simmons of KISS will be at the Coby Electronics booth Wednesday (Jan. 10) at the 2007 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) — the biggest consumer electronics show in the world. In related news, the Beverly Hills, California-based entertainment company NGT...January 8, 2007
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Legendary Producer Teams With 'Ultimate KISS Fan' To Write/Record Tribute Song
Bob Brunson, the self-proclaimed "ultimate KISS fan" as seen on A&E's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" program, has launched a fan-based songwriting project called "Friends With Painted Faces" and has enlisted Ron Nevison to produce. "KISS fans are extremely loyal, so there was certainly no shortage...January 8, 2007
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