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DEICIDE Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA: 'Quitting DEATH Was A Very Big Mistake'

Killing Spree Records recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH). A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Killing Spree Records: How did you end up as the new guitarist for DEICIDE? Ralph: I was not happy with the direction...

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GENE SIMMONS: Photos From Tower Records Signing Session Posted Online

The signing session by Gene Simmons and his longtime live-in lover Shannon Tweed that took place Thursday (September 7) at Tower Records in Los Angeles attracted a small yet enthusiastic crowd. Gene and Shannon not only signed their respective books, "Sex Money Kiss" and "Kiss And Tell", but also "D...

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KISS: More Fragrance Photos Posted Online

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, continues to bring you new KISS fragrance product photos as we approach the official release of the entire KISS fragrance line. Pictured here are the KISS HIM ancillary products and the KISS HER ancillary products. The details are as follows: KISS HIM: 6.7 oz...

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KISS: No Tour With QUEEN In The Works

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley has shot down reports that KISS will be touring with QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS in 2007. KissKollector.com reported yesterday that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons told the "Dudley & Bob" morning show on Austin's classic rock station KLBJ that KISS will take out...

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KISS To Tour With QUEEN In 2007?

According to KissKollector.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons told the "Dudley & Bob" morning show on Austin's classic rock station KLBJ that KISS will take out QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS on the band's 2007 tour. Gene said that both bands had talked during the "VH1: Rock Honors" show and agreed t...

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NEVERMORE Headlines POWER PROG WEST FESTIVAL: Photos Available

Seattle-based metallers NEVERMORE headlined the Power Prog West Festival on Sunday, August 27 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA. Among the attendees were Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD),Ray Alder (FATES WARNING),Craig Anderson (IGNITE),Brendon Small (co-creator of the cartoon series "Dea...

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ANGELCORPSE Guitarist Working On New Project

ANGELCORPSE guitarist Gene Palubicki is working on an as-yet-unnamed death metal/thrash project with drummer Gina Ambrosio (Gina will not be taking part in the ANGELCORPSE reunion, contrary to a previous announcement). More information will be made available soon. As previously reported, ANGELCORPSE...

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Reunited ANGELCORPSE Auditioning Drummers, Guitarists

ANGELCORPSE bassist/vocalist Pete Helmkamp has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the band is in the process of reforming. However, contrary to a previous announcement, a new drummer has not yet been secured. Pete and guitarist Gene Palubicki "are auditioning drummers as well as second guitarists,"...

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GENE SIMMONS Featured On SUPERMAN Documentary DVD

According to KissKollector.com, the Superman documentary that features Gene Simmons has just come out on DVD. As previously reported, the documentary debuted early May at the Hot Docs film festival in Toronto, Canada. Titled "Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman", the approximately two...

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KISS' GENE SIMMONS Sends 'Get Well' Video to Wounded Israeli Soldier

FOX News reports that the flamboyant, Israeli-born rocker Gene Simmons has sent a televised message of support to an Israeli soldier seriously wounded in fighting in Lebanon, calling him his "hero." Simmons, 57, founded the heavy metal band KISS in the 1970s and became famous for wearing white and b...

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Sister Of Late KISS Drummer ERIC CARR Speaks

In memory of the late great KISS drummer Eric Carr and his recent birthday (July 12),Rock Eyez had a chance to sit down with his sister Loretta for a conversation. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: When he first found out KISS had an opening spot for a ...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Believe In Total Honesty'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Blender.com about the women he's loved, bands he's helped break out, his parenting skills, the Kiss Coffeehouse and the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality TV show. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blender.com: So, tell us a secret: How...

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KISS Fragrance Products Coming Next Month

Over the next few weeks, KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, will bring you new KISS fragrance product photos and info on various promotions that will celebrate the release of the KISS fragrance line. Pictured at this location are the women's and men's KISS fragrance bottles. The countdown begi...

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GENE SIMMONS To Guest On CNN EUROPE's 'The Quest'

According to a posting at KissNews.de, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be the featured guest on CNN Europe on September 26 at 9:00 p.m. CET on "The Quest" program. Simmons and his family — Shannon Tweed (the woman he's been "happily unmarried" to for 23 years),and their children, Nick, 18,...

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ANGELCORPSE Announces New Drummer, Begins Work On New Material

ANGELCORPSE is currently working on two albums' worth of new material with its new drummer Gina Ambrosio. "We will be re-signing with Osmose Productions," guitarist Gene Palubicki said in a statement. "We have not decided on what date we will enter the recording studio but it will be sometime before...