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Devil's Horns: Who Is Responsible For Metal's Famous Hand Signal?
Steve Appleford of LA CityBEAT recently conducted a "survey" of heavy metal musicians regarding the origins of the "devil's horns" hand sign — the horned hand, with index finger and pinkie raised proudly as the sign of the beast, which is being used as the "international greeting to heavy metal ecst...September 9, 2004
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KISS To Kick Off CHEVY ROCK N' ROLL WEEKEND
WhoWon.com reports: Kevin Harvick, Inc.'s No. 6 Chevrolet Silverado will don the special paint scheme of America's legendary rock band KISS in Thursday night's (Sept. 9) running of the Kroger 200 at Richmond International Raceway. Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 6 GM Goodwrench truck for KHI, will b...September 7, 2004
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: New Studio Photos Posted Online
A bunch of photos from the recording sessions for the new STRAPPING YOUNG LAD album have been posted online at this location. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD completed the drum tracks for the album late August at the Armoury in Vancouver. It took drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, ex-DEATH) only three days to pou...September 7, 2004
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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist To Release New Solo Album In September
Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen will release his new solo album, "Get Up", on September 25. Described as "an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's musical influences and diversity," "Get Up" reflects the guitar styles that have defined Kotzen's career as a virtuoso. "In the past a lot...September 1, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: New Projects Galore
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his web site: A few days ago, Barry Levine and World Wrestling Federation's Stone Cold Steve Austin came over to pitch me a new reality television show...that would feature Stone Cold and his roommate Diamond Dallas Page....More...August 29, 2004
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Contest Launched To Remix GENE SIMMONS' New Single
ACIDplanet.com is partnering with KISS bassist/vocalis Gene Simmons to host a remix contest for "Sweet and Dirty Love", the new single from Simmons' second solo album, "Asshole". The Gene Simmons Remix Contest challenges remixers to put a new spin on "Sweet and Dirty Love" — a Gene Simmons-penned so...August 27, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Turns 'Queer', Holds Discussions With Russian Politicians
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his official web site: "Talked today about a possible (..gulp) 'Queer Eye For The Straight Guy' appearance. They called and asked me if I would do it. I'm a fan of the show. We may shoot on the 28th of Sept. And, while the PR ...August 25, 2004
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: Studio Report
Maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have just entered Armoury Studios in Vancouver to record the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2002 release, "SYL". Devin Townsend (vocals, guitars) checks in with the following studio update. "Here's a heads up from the Dev, speaking on behalf...August 24, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY Talks About His Brain Tumor, Upcoming DEATH Tribute Album
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) recently spoke to AbrasiveRock.com about his battle with a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001 as well as his music-related activities and projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: A...August 22, 2004
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ANAAL NATHRAKH Finalize Track Listing For New Album
British black metal act ANAAL NATHRAKH have finalized the track listing for their second full-length album, "Domine Non Es Dignus", due on November 2 through Season Of Mist Records. The follow-up to 2001's "The Codex Necro" was recorded at Necrodeath studios and contains no "keyboards, vocal distort...August 14, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: Hitting The Beavers
In a brand-new interview with The Monitor, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons compared his rise to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The current California governor probably wasn’t the ideal person for any of the goals he set for himself — Mr. Olympia, super action hero actor and then governor. It didn...August 13, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS To Guest On 'American Idol'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his web site: "A few days ago, the band signed some lithos that will be available at KissWorld in the near future. You can always click here to find out what happening there. ”When the KISS tour ends in Mexico City on the 17th, I...August 12, 2004
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Special KISS Gig At Opening Of KISSWorld?
According to KissKollector.com, "word from Down Under has it that the official opening of [the KISS store] KISSWorld next month in, or close to, Melbourne will turn into a very special event. During the Australian tour in May, there was already a rumor going around Down Under that there was going to...August 9, 2004
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KISS EXPO Raided By Federal Marshals?
According to several postings at TommyThayerSucks.com, the KISS Expo in Charlotte, NC on Sunday (August 8) was raided by federal marshals and a lawyer representing KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. Several thousand bootleg DVDs were confiscated in the raid but no one was arrested. Some Expo attend...August 9, 2004
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KISS: Interview Clips From VH1 Special Posted Online
Interview clips with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss from the upcoming VH1 special "When KISS Ruled the World", premiering on July 24 at 11:00 p.m., have been posted online at this location. The hour-long episode chronicles the band's successes and downfalls as well as the gr...July 23, 2004
