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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Launches SOTO Band, Prepares To Release 'Inside The Vertigo' Album

Jeff Scott Soto — one of today's premier rock frontmen and vocalists — and a union of hotshot young musicians bring you a slamming blend of melody and muscle in some of the freshest power metal to surface in years present. Together they are SOTO, and their debut album, "Inside The Vertigo", will blo...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: 'The People Buying Records Are Young Girls And Older People'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has responded further to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murdered. Some brilliance, somewhere, was go...

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HINDER: 'When The Smoke Clears' Album Artwork Unveiled

Oklahoma City rockers HINDER will release their new full-length album, "When The Smoke Clears", on March 3 via The End Records/ADA. Since releasing "Hit The Ground", the first single off their fifth studio album, the hard-rocking quintet has received an outpouring of support from their fans as well...

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KID ROCK Unveils More Details Of New Album, 'First Kiss' Campaign

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Kid Rock has unveiled more details about his upcoming tenth studio album, "First Kiss", which is due out February 24. You can pre-order the record now at Rock's web site and other participating retailers, and all pre-order buyers will be eligible after fan club membe...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY Returns To IBANEZ GUITARS

In 1976, Ibanez approached KISS frontman Paul Stanley to collaborate on a signature guitar that would become the instrument with which he would be forever associated. Now, for the first time since 1996, Paul and Ibanez have reunited to reissue three exciting new versions of the original Paul Stanley...

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KISS' ERIC SINGER Doesn't Understand People Who Continue To Criticize Him For Wearing 'Catman' Makeup

During a brand new interview with "The Cassius Morris Show", KISS drummer Eric Singer, who "portrays" original KISS drummer Peter Criss' character in KISS' live show, was asked how he feels about the fact that some fans continue to criticize him for wearing the "Catman" makeup. "It's always been a n...

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PAUL STANLEY: A Lot Of Young People Are Missing Out On Excitement Of Music Created By Human Beings

In a brand new interview with Noisey, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley discussed the current state of music. He said: "Music is like food — there's two kinds: good and bad." He continued: "I think that there's a huge problem in that music nowadays that's most available on the radio is mechanical...

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JOE LYNN TURNER: Rock Is 'Alive And Breathing Really Heavily'

Legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was murd...

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ACE FREHLEY: PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Will Regret Decision Not To Perform At ROCK HALL Induction

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to VH1 about how his fascination with sci-fi and astronomy formed his alter ego, Spaceman; having something to prove when creating his 1978 solo album; and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame controversy. You can watch the chat in three parts below. Afte...

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Heavy Metal And Hard Rock Once Again Get Snubbed By ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

EXODUS lead singer Steve "Zetro" Souza has complained to the New York Daily News about the fact that heavy metal gets little to no respect from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, which on Tuesday unveiled its 2015 class of inductees. Lou Reed, GREEN DAY, Stevie Ray Vaughan and DOUBLE TROUBLE, Joan ...

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ERIC SINGER Is Not Interested In Continuing With KISS Without PAUL STANLEY Or GENE SIMMONS

During a brand new interview with "The Cassius Morris Show", KISS drummer Eric Singer spoke about the possibility of the band one day carrying on without any original members, including main songwriter Paul Stanley. "Everybody has broached that subject, meaning, like, fans… I'm sure you guys have he...

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ABBATH: I Thought DEMONAZ And HORGH Quit IMMORTAL

IMMORTAL frontman Abbath (real name Olve Eikemo) claims that he rightfully attempted to secure exclusive rights to the band's name and logo after lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) effectively quit the legendary Norwegian black metal g...

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IN THIS MOMENT's CHRIS HOWORTH: Internet Makes It Too Easy For People To Get Negativity To Artists Who Bare Their Souls

IN THIS MOMENT guitarist Chris Howorth says that he "can't believe some of the things people say" about his band on the Internet, explaining that social-media sites like Facebook make it "way too easy for people to get negativity to the artists who bare their souls on their sleeves." In an "opinion...

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PAUL STANLEY: How Starring In 'The Phantom Of The Opera' Changed My Life

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley made an appearance on the December 11 edition of "The Queen Latifah Show", the daytime talk variety series hosted by American rapper, singer and actress Queen Latifah. A clip from the program can be seen below. Asked how starring in the Toronto production of "The...

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IMMORTAL Members Embroiled In Legal Battle Over Rights To Band Name

According to Dagbladet.no, members of the legendary Norwegian black metal band IMMORTAL are embroiled in a legal battle over the IMMORTAL trademark. The group's frontman Abbath (real name Olve Eikemo) has attempted to claim rights to the IMMORTAL name via his sole proprietorship Eikemo Compositions....