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PETER CRISS Calls Into 'Radio Reality Check': Audio Available
Legendary KISS drummer Peter Criss phoned into "Radio Reality Check" to give his support to the KISS Army's efforts of getting KISS into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You can hear Peter's call at this location. On July 20, "Radio Reality Check" aired a special episode dedicated to the upcoming Kis...July 27, 2006
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KISS Destroys Chumash; Show Includes Pyro And Fireworks
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following report: "KISS rocked a standing-room-only crowd tonight at the Chumash Casino [in Santa Barbara County in California on Wednesday, July 26], and we mean standing room only! The room, including the aisles, was packed full wi...July 27, 2006
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VH1 CLASSIC VJ EDDIE TRUNK Discusses AXL ROSE, ACE FREHLEY And EDDIE VAN HALEN
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 83 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features an 35-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with VH1 Classic VJ and Q104.3 DJ Eddie Trunk. Interview topics include Trunk's thoughts on the next Ace Frehley album, Frehley's recen...July 24, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' NO GOOD TV Withdraws Part Of IPO
According to KissKollector.com, financial experts wonder if Gene Simmons will be able to thrill Wall Street with NGTV's IPO (Initial Public Offering),after he "has thrilled rock fans for three decades as the lead singer of KISS." Turns out that NGTV (No Good TV) — with Gene as the chairman — withdr...July 22, 2006
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KISS Special To Air On 'Radio Reality Check'
On Thursday, July 20, "Radio Reality Check" will air a special episode dedicated to the upcoming Kiss Army march in Cleveland, Ohio to help secure KISS' long overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Special guests on the program will include Bob Kulick (performed and co-wrote material...July 19, 2006
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KISS Rocks Nagoya: Setlist Revealed; Photos Available
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following report: KISS just rocked Nagoya's Rainbow Hall, tearing through a set list which included the first ever Japanese performance of "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" and several other classics not played on their 2004 visit to Japan, i...July 18, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' Son: Dad Too Scared To Cheat
World Entertainment News Network reports that Gene Simmons' image as a rock and roll sex God is all a myth, according to the KISS bassist's 17-year-old son Nick. Simmons and his family, Shannon Tweed — the woman he's been "happily unmarried" to for 23 years — and their children, Nick and Sophie, 14,...July 17, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' NGTV Media Company Wading Into IPO Market
According to KissKollector.com, NGTV (No Good Television),Gene Simmons' cable-TV media company, is planning to go public in the coming days by wading into the IPO (initial public offering) market. The Beverly Hills-based firm plans to offer 6.03 million units at $5.75 to $6.25 each in a bid to rais...July 16, 2006
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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
