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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Only Time To Do A New KISS Album Is When We Feel It'

KISS's official web site, KissOnlinecom, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons: Q: You guys ruled "Rock Honors". The show was awesome! Question for you...Though you've made it quite clear your not concerned with being inducted into the Rock...

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Hell Bent For Letters

I like a good joke as much as I like a good musty-smelling sci-fi novel from a flea market or a used bookstall (anyone with the Ace paperback editions of the Edgar Rice Burroughs books, I want 'em). This should make me a prime candidate for assimilation by "edu-core" nerds BLOODHAG — four aging dwee...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman DAVID COVERDALE: Me And My Travels

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was recently interviewed by Carl Wilkinson of the U.K.'s The Observer for the publication's "Travel" section. Read on: "When I was in DEEP PURPLE we'd travel on the Starship, a private Boeing 727. Only a few of us used them: ZEPPELIN, ELVIS and STEVIE WONDER. It w...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Working On 'Beth' Portrait

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with "in-the-works" photos of the different stages in the completion of KISS frontman Paul Stanley's latest painting, "Beth" — a portrait of original KISS drummer Peter Criss' "Catman" character. This is the final painting in his KISS portrai...

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GENE SIMMONS Attends INDIANAPOLIS 500 Parade

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has posted a photo of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons attending this past Saturday's (May 27) Indianapolis 500 parade. According to a posting on the site, Gene was well-received from the crowd of more than 300,000 as he waved and joked along the two-mile p...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'Our Thanks To You For Making Our Dreams Come True'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has commented on "VH1 Rock Honors", the first-ever show to pay homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock. This year's celebration honors the music and influence of JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, QUEEN and DEF LEPPARD. Premiering on Wednesday, May 31 at 9:00...

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KISS, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD, QUEEN Perform At 'VH1 Rock Honors': Photos Available

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and ex-GUNS N' ROSES axeman Gilby Clarke joined an all-star band consisting of Rob Zombie (vocals),Slash (guitar; VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Tommy Lee (drums; MÖTLEY CRÜE),and Scott Ian (bass — yes, bass; ANTHRAX) for a rendition of the KISS classic "Go...

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MOTÖRHEAD Announce New Album Title

MOTÖRHEAD have set "Kiss of Death" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Worm", received...

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KISS Coffeehouse Opening Scheduled For Next Month

If you want rock and roll all night, KISS Coffeehouse will be the place to be. On Tuesday, June 27, legendary KISS band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will be on hand at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach to cut the ribbon on the most outrageous coffee and dessert shop ever...

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GENE SIMMONS Remembers His First Job

Tom Van Riper of Forbes.com interviewed KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons for a feature called "First Job." A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Forbes.com: What was your first job? Gene Simmons: "I delivered the Long Island Star Journal in Jackson Heights, Queens, known as the Long Island Pr...

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DON CABALLERO Release First Album In Five Years; Announce Tour Plans

Seminal instrumental band DON CABALLERO saw the North American release of "World Class Listening Problem", its newest record and first in almost five years, yesterday (Tuesday, May 16). "World Class Listening Problem" marks the first recorded work by the band's new incarnation (founder and drummer e...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'There's No Such Thing As Good News And Bad News'

David Lindquist of IndyStar.com reports: As a member of KISS, Gene Simmons has portrayed "the Demon" for more than 30 years. He spits fake blood during concerts, wags an abnormally long tongue and professes an attraction for "every woman who walks the face of the earth." But as the partner in a mark...

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KISS: Entire Original Lineup Interviewed For 'VH1 Rock Honors' Show

KissOnline.com reports that KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons just did a photo shoot for the Japanese rock magazine Burrn! while filming interview footage for "VH1 Rock Honors". Original KISS members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss also filmed their VH1 interviews in New York last week. Photogr...

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GENE SIMMONS To Attend PURE RUSH's Indy VIP Party

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is among the celebrities expected to attend Pure Rush's inaugural VIP party in Indy during the 500 Race Weekend on Friday, May 26 at GELO Ultra Lounge. This high-profile, red carpet event will cater to the drivers, race teams, athletes, and A-list celebrities in In...

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KISS Coffehouse Is Looking For Employees

Garrison Wells of Myrtle Beach, SC's Myrtle Beach Sun News has issued the following report: There's plenty of dust and half-built structures inside the coming KISS Coffeehouse. Workers are there daily, trying to get it ready for a late May or early June opening. And the cafe is already looking to fi...