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VINCE NEIL's 'Girls Girls Girls' Strip Club: Photos Of This Past Weekend's 'Soft Opening'

According to Robin Leach of the Las Vegas Sun, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has set Friday, April 13, as the official grand opening of his new strip club Girls, Girls, Girls. The club will occupy the former Déjà Vu location opposite the Orleans off Tropicana Avenue a mile from the Las Vegas ...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY Talks 'Monster' Album, Upcoming Tour In New Video Interview

David "Gus" Griesinger of BackstageAxxess.com conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley at the grand opening of Kiss By Monster Mini Golf, a unique rock 'n' roll-themed amusement attraction based around KISS, on Thursday (March 15) in Las Vegas Nevada. You can now watch the ch...

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KING'S X Drummer Is 'Thankful For All The Support So Far'

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING'S X, suffered a heart attack on February 26 and was rushed to the hospital. After undergoing an emergency operation, Jerry was placed in intensive care. In a new online posting, KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick writes, "I was walking to the grocery sto...

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KISS: Entire 'Kiss By Monster Mini Golf' Press Conference Available Online

Kiss By Monster Mini Golf, a unique rock 'n' roll-themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS, had its grand opening on Thursday (March 15),with co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, as well as bandmembers Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer in attendance. As part of the celebrat...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS Co-Headlining Tour To Be Announced On Tuesday

MÖTLEY CRÜE and KISS are expected to officially announce their "massive" U.S. co-headlining tour on Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The trek will reportedly kick off on July 19 and run for almost three months. MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil told Robin Leach of the Las Vegas Sun about the upcoming...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS's Autobiography Due In October

According to Amazon.com, original KISS drummer Peter Criss will publish his memoir, "Makeup To Breakup", on October 23 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. A press release promises, "From sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll to multiple brushes with death, 'Makeup To Breakup' will be Peter Criss'...

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'Great Gypsy Soul' Tribute To Late DEEP PURPLE Guitarist TOMMY BOLIN: Audio Samples Available

In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres —rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much-lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz...

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KISS-Themed Miniature Golf Course Opens In Las Vegas; Video Footage, Photos Available

Kiss By Monster Mini Golf, a unique rock 'n' roll-themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS, had its grand opening yesterday (Thursday, March 15),with co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, as well as bandmembers Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer in attendance. As part of the...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Schedules More Solo Dates

QUEENSRŸCHE lead singer Geoff Tate has scheduled the following solo dates: Apr. 29 - Denver, CO - Bluebird May 01 - Lincoln, NE - Knickerbockers May 02 - St. Louis, MO - Old Rock House May 03 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall May 04 - Lincolnshire, IL - Viper Alley May 05 - Chicago, ...

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KING'S X Drummer Moved Out Of ICU

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING'S X, suffered a heart attack on February 26 and was rushed to the hospital. After undergoing an emergency operation, Jerry was placed in intensive care. According to a new posting on KING'S X's Facebook page, "Jerry Gaskill has [now] been moved out o...

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MOONSPELL: 'Alpha Noir' Deluxe Box Set Detailed

Portuguese gothic metallers MOONSPELL will release their new album, "Alpha Noir", on April 27 via the band's new label home, Napalm Records. The cover artwork for the CD — an intricate, marvellous and symbolic creation by Seth Siro Anton, the Greek artist who collaborated with the band on "Night Ete...

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ORPHANED LAND Receives Turkish Peace Award

While playing several shows in Turkey at the end of February, Israeli oriental metal ambassadors ORPHANED LAND received the Friendship And Peace Award from the Turkish government — despite the fact that the two countries have no diplomatic relations at the moment. Commented ORPHANED LAND vocalist Ko...

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'Kiss By Monster Mini Golf' Video Report From KLAS-TV

KLAS-TV's "8 News Now" has posted a two-minute video report on the opening of Kiss By Monster Mini Golf, a unique rock 'n' roll-themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS. Check it out at this location. Kiss By Monster Mini Golf is set to open on Thursday, March 15 with co-foun...

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KING'S X Frontman Issues Update On JERRY GASKILL

Jerry Gaskill, drummer for legendary rockers KING'S X, suffered a heart attack February 26, and was rushed to the hospital where he underwent an emergency operation. In a new Facebook posting, KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick states about Gaskill's current condition, "Saw Jerry and he smiled and gave...

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School Of Rock: Berkleemusic.com Debuts New Course 'Rock History'

Berkleemusic.com, the online school of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, is launching Rock History, an online course that chronicles the evolution of one of the greatest periods of music. Rock History takes an-depth look at the highs and lows of rock over the past 60 years; the key heroes...