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GENE SIMMONS: 'My Life Is An Open Book'
Rod Harmon of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: Why are you coming to [the Sarasota Film Festival], and what are you going to be doing once you get here? Gene: Well, first of all, "Funny Mo...April 6, 2006
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ULI JON ROTH Says 'Virgin Killer' Album Cover Makes Him Cringe
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCOPRIONS). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: You are basically introducing your Sky Academy to the United States. Uli: "At the end of May we are doing a se...April 3, 2006
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EMINENCE Announce New Bassist
Brazilian extreme metallers EMINENCE have announced the additon of bassist Rodrigo Nunes to the group's rnaks. Nunes joins the band as the replacement for previous bassist Jairo Guedz (former SEPULTURA guitarist),who left EMINENCE due to "personal reasons" and "scheduling conflicts." EMINENCE are t...March 31, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Turn Down Reality TV Gig
Starpulse.com is reporting that JUDAS PRIEST have snubbed the opportunity to appear in a reality TV show because they fear it will cast a shadow over their other achievements. The British heavy metal legends weren't willing to risk being ridiculed, despite the success of shows such as "Rock School"...March 30, 2006
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KISS: Original Marvel Comics Super Special Painting To Be Auctioned
The original KISS cover art painting for Marvel Comics Super Special with graded CGC copy of the same issue is being auctioned off on eBay this Friday, March 31 beginning at 12:00 PST. Painted by Alan Weiss and Gray Morrow, this wonderful artwork, accomplished with mixed media, was used for the wrap...March 28, 2006
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO: New Audio Interview Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 53 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features a brand new interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with legendary guitarist Michael Angelo Batio as well as an interview Ostronomy conducted with Yngwie Malmsteen last fall. In the intervi...March 28, 2006
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KISS Featured On 'Legends Of Heavy Metal & Rock' DVD Set
According to KissKollector.com, Icestorm Entertainment in Germany is releasing a three-DVD box/digipack on the history of heavy metal and rock, entitled "Legends of Heavy Metal & Rock". The 500-minute documentary features KISS, BON JOVI, POISON, DEF LEPPARD, DAMN YANKEES, SCORPIONS and others. K...March 27, 2006
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ARMORED SAINT Bassist Doesn't Rule Out New Studio Album
Full in Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera. Joey talked about the early ARMORED SAINT days, as well as current reunion news and the possibility of a new release from the band. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Full in Bloom Music: Let's...March 27, 2006
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The Chuck Norris...
There is something to be said about back-to-basic, riff-heavy rock and roll, but it may not always be said in glowing terms. Featuring members of RICKSHAW, TIAMAT, and TAURUS, Sweden's THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT [Insert lame and beat-to-death Chuck Norris joke here] have not made an awful retro roc...March 27, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS To Wave Flag At Today's INDY Race In Miami
Sarah Talalay of Sun-Sentinel.com has issued the following report: NASCAR might be more fitting his KISS persona, but Gene Simmons is all about Indy these days. The KISS founder and his business partner, Richard Abramson, a veteran Hollywood marketer, film producer and talent manager, who together f...March 26, 2006
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KISS-Themed Coffeehouse On Track For Spring Opening
Dawn Bryant of MyrtleBeachOnline.com is reporting that the first KISS Coffeehouse is getting ready to stir it up at Broadway at the Beach, with an early May debut planned. Brian Galvin - the man behind this latest, and one of the most unusual, creations for the famed rockers - was in town last ...March 26, 2006
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KISS: Japanese Version Of 'Rock The Nation Live!' DVD To Include Bonus CD
The first pressing of the Japanese version of KISS' "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD, which is scheduled for release on April 19, will include a bonus audio CD featuring the songs "King of the Nighttime World", "All the Way" and "Psycho Circus". "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD was filmed in 2004 in Washingto...March 22, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Named Grand Marshal Of Honda Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg
Waving the checkered flag at this year's Honda Grand Prix at St. Petersburg will be none other than venerable entrepreneur and rock legend, Gene Simmons, it was announced on Monday (March 20) by event officials. Watch on Sunday, April 2 (live on ESPN at 3:45 p.m. EST) as Simmons kicks off the second...March 21, 2006
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First Daze Here Too – The Vintage Collection
So you're telling me that we're supposed to shell out money for another odds-and-sods collection of demos from this seminal doom rock band? That disc one, the only seven decently recorded tracks here, contains two covers and a well-loved but already-released gem? And that in the liner notes, drummer...March 20, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS To Appear On 'Wind Tunnel'
Gene Simmons, co-founder of the rock band KISS and recent addition to the IndyCar Series marketing effort, will be Dave Despain's featured guest on "Wind Tunnel" this Sunday (March 19) on SPEED at 9 p.m. ET, according to PaddockTalk.com. As one of the most recognizable rock stars in history, Simmons...March 18, 2006
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