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ACE FREHLEY: Commercial For 'Space Invader' Album

A short commercial for "Space Invader", the first new solo album from original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in five years, can be seen below. The CD will be released in North America on August 19 via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music). The effort, which will be made available in Europe on August 18...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'A Lot Of Young People Have Stupid Ideas Because They Are Young'

In a brand new interview with MLive.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked what keeps the group going after all these years when he and his bandmates could all just easily give touring up and enjoy retirement. "A lot of young people have stupid ideas," Simmons replied. "And a lot of young...

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GUNS N' ROSES, DEEP PURPLE, Ex-MEGADETH Members Featured On 'Guitars For Wounded Warriors' Album

From veteran multi-Emmy Award-winning producer/composer Brian Tarquin comes "Guitars For Wounded Warriors", a very special project featuring an incredible cast of musical virtuosos playing their hearts out for America's fallen soldiers. Tarquin produced, engineered and composed the CD, which showcas...

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ASTARTE's MARIA 'TRISTESSA' KOLOKOURI Dies After Leukemia Battle

Maria Kolokouri, better known as Tristessa, the vocalist of the Greek black metal band ASTARTE, has died from complications of leukemia. Kolokouri's husband Nick Maiis has released the following statement regarding her passing: "Maria, she's left from this world. "You are leaving a lot behind and my...

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PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk To ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE Team Owners In New '4th And Loud' Clip

The docu-series "4th And Loud", which follows the inaugural season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team, premiered on Tuesday, August 5 at 10/9c. The 10-episode (60-minute) series follows team owners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, of KISS fame, along with additional owners, longtime KISS manage...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows Are 'Ripping Off' Fans

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has slammed bands who use pre-recorded backing tracks in their live shows, saying that he feels "ripped off" when he sees groups lip-synching in concert. Asked about reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE is using "backing tracks to sing and play to" on the band's current tour and hi...

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ACE FREHLEY To Release Collection Of Covers And Remixes; SLASH, MIKE MCCREADY And LITA FORD To Guest

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has yet to officially unleash his latest solo album, "Space Invader", but he is already thinking ahead to his next effort — a collection of covers and remixes. He tells Arena.com: "That will be out next year. I get suggestions, I come up with ideas, and I ask ...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Defends Current KISS Lineup: 'The Songs Have Never Sounded As Good Live'

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by the 100.7 WZXL radio station in Atlantic City, New Jersey. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On introducing KISS with the legendary...

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ACE FREHLEY To Sit In With THE ROOTS On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ace Frehley will perform on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" next Tuesday, August 12. The former KISS guitarist will sit in with the house band THE ROOTS for the program's entirety. In other news, Frehley will take part in a one-time-only in-store appearan...

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SATAN To Release 'Trail Of Fire - Live In North America' In October

British heavy metal legends SATAN will release a live album in October to celebrate their live debut appearances earlier this year on the North American soil in support of their latest and very succesful album "Life Sentence", released on Listenable in April 2013. Originating from Newcastle, England...

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KISS' GENE SIMMONS: 'I'm On The Side Of DONALD STERLING'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says that he is "on the side" of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was fined $2.5 million and banned for life after Sterling's racist remarks were made public. The publication of Sterling's taped racist comments privately imploring a woman friend not...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT To Guest On New VEGA Album 'Stereo Messiah'

British melodic rockers VEGA will release their third studio album, "Stereo Messiah", on October 17 in Europe and October 21 in North America via Frontiers. The CD marks the band's return to the label, after the release of their debut album, "Kiss Of Life" in December 2010. The new recording feature...

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SKID ROW: Entire 'Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two' EP Available For Streaming

SKID ROW — Johnny Solinger (vocals),Scotti Hill (guitar),Rachel Bolan (bass),Dave "Snake" Sabo (guitar) and Rob Hammersmith (drums) — has just released a new seven-song EP, "Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two", via Megaforce Records. The CD contains covers of QUEEN a...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS In '4th And Loud' Webisodes

The docu-series "4th And Loud", which follows the inaugural season of the LA KISS Arena Football League team, will premiere on Tuesday, August 5 at 10/9c. The 10-episode (60-minute) series will follow team owners Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, of KISS fame, along with additional owners, long-time KI...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Joins KISS On Stage In Atlantic City (Video)

Keith Leroux of KissOnline.com has uploaded video footage of DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen joining KISS on stage last night (Saturday, August 2) at at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey to perform the KISS classic "Deuce". Check out the clip below. KISS and DEF LEPPARD kicked off their 42-date...