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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Talks About His Favorite Frontmen
Journey Of A Frontman recently conducted an interview with FOZZY singer and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Journey Of A Frontman: How do you feel [FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward] influences you? Chris Jericho: Well, we've been working together for...August 1, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says His Cancer Is Once Again In 'Remission'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, whose cancer is once again in "remission," is currently undergoing a new round of chemotherapy before receiving a stem-cell transplant in September. Campbell — who before joining DEF LEPPARD in 1992 was well known for his work with DIO and WHITESNAKE — went pub...July 31, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY: 'I Know KISS Won't End'
During a brand new interview with The Weekender, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day carrying on without any original members. "I know KISS won't end," Stanley said. "The question is, 'How long will I be a part of it, or Gene [Simmons, KISS...July 30, 2014
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Former ALICE COOPER Guitarist DICK WAGNER Dead At 71
According to the Detroit Free Press, former ALICE COOPER guitarist Dick Wagner died this morning (Wednesday, July 30) of respiratory failure. He was 71 years old. Wagner spent the past two weeks at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he had been in intensive care...July 30, 2014
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FREHLEY To STANLEY And SIMMONS: If You Keep Bad-Mouthing Me, No One's Gonna Show Up At Your Tour This Summer
During a brand new interview with Guitar World magazine, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked why he thinks his former bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are always so quick to disparage him publicly. "I don't know," he replied. "I think they're just cranky. "For years, when I was fuck...July 29, 2014
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PAUL STANLEY Says GENE SIMMONS Is 'Clearly Irreplaceable' As Member Of KISS
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley spoke to the Austin American-Statesman about the intraband tensions that ultimately resulted in the group's original guitarist, Ace Fehley, and drummer, Peter Criss, becoming permanently replaced by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, respectively. "We were on the path...July 28, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Delivers KISS' Legendary Battle Cry In New Jersey (Video)
Video footage of DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott introducing KISS with the legendary battle cry of "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world... KISS!!!" prior to their July 26 performance in Holmdel, New Jersey can be seen below. KISS and DEF LEPPARD announced their 42-dat...July 27, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY Says PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Are 'Cranky' Because Fans Want Him Back In KISS
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has responded to criticism from the band's frontman, Paul Stanley, who recently stated Ace was not fit "to wear the uniform" of KISS, explaining, "If you no longer can uphold your end or live up to the stature that we set for ourselves in the beginning, if you are...July 26, 2014
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BRET MICHAELS On 'How To Properly Trash A Hotel Room' (Video)
POISON singer Bret Michaels recently spoke to Yahoo! Travel about how to "properly trash a hotel room" when you are a rock star. Check out the clip below. "There's got to be a massive kick, usually into a closet door — a little hollow in there, so you get your foot through it ...July 25, 2014
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KISS To Perform On 'Fashion Rocks' Television Special
Richard Beckman, CEO of Three Lions Entertainment, has announced the return of "Fashion Rocks", a television special celebrating the powerful relationship between fashion and music. Emmy Award winner Ryan Seacrest will host the show live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Tuesday, September 9 in a...July 25, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY Says He Has 'A Couple Of Chapters Written' For His Next Book
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to The Rock Pit about the planned sequel to his autobiography "No Regrets: A Rock 'N' Roll Memoir", which came out in 2011. "I have a couple of chapters written," he said. "It'll be along the same lines as the first one." He continued: "I don't believe ...July 24, 2014
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'The Big Book Of Hair Metal' Due In August
Voyageur Press has set an August 15 release date for "The Big Book Of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History Of Heavy Metal's Debauched Decade". In this ultimate guide to the subgenre, acclaimed heavy-metal journalist Martin Popoff examines hair metal in an all-encompassing oral history jacked up...July 24, 2014
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COURTNEY LOVE Says KURT COBAIN Biopic Will Start Shooting Next Year
According to The Pulse Of Radio, Courtney Love recently revealed that a biopic on her late husband, Kurt Cobain, will go into production next year. No one has landed the lead role but Love has a few ideas on who could capture the essence of the former NIRVANA frontman. She told Inquirer Entertainmen...July 24, 2014
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TOM KEIFER Says GENE SIMMONS, Not JON BON JOVI, 'Discovered' CINDERELLA
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer. A couple of excerpts from the chat are below: BigMusicGeek.com: Looking back, how would you describe the group's "Still Climbing" (1994) era? Considering the successes of "Night Songs" (1986) and "Long Cold Winter"...July 22, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says 'Viva! Pyromania' Residency Won't Happen Before November 2015
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott has revealed that the band's "Viva! Pyromania" residency in Las Vegas, which was originally expected to take place at the end of 2014, will now not become a reality until November 2015. Speaking to the WKGR 98.7 radio station in West Palm Beach, Florida during DEF LEPP...July 22, 2014
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