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Stage-Used BLACK SABBATH Maple Mahogany Drum Set Up For Auction

Goldin, the leading collectibles marketplace, has announced that its January Pop Culture Elite Auction will include a rare piece of rock and roll history with the sale of a BLACK SABBATH maple mahogany drum set. The set was used by Tommy Clufetos during the BLACK SABBATH reunion tour and has been ca...

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RUN-DMC Initially 'Didn't Want To Do' Collaboration With AEROSMITH: 'We Thought It Was Going To Ruin Our Careers'

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of RUN-DMC has confirmed to People magazine that he and his bandmates were initially resistant to the idea of being involved with "Walk This Way", AEROSMITH and RUN-DMC's legendary, groundbreaking mashup that forever changed music. The original version of "Walk This Way" was r...

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ACE FREHLEY Shares Music Video For 'Walkin' On The Moon'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has shared the music video for the song "Walkin' On The Moon" from his upcoming solo album, "10,000 Volts". The clip was filmed last month with Wreck'd Productions at the company's studio in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The entertaining visualizer was directed by Ale...

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ACE FREHLEY On His Absence From KISS's Final Show: 'I Did Try, But I Couldn't Make It Happen'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 14-page cover story, founding member and much-loved guitarist Ace Frehley explained to writer Andrew Daly why he never made it on stage one last time with KISS for their final show at Madison Square Garden last December after last le...

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ACE FREHLEY Announces Rare In-Store Signing Session For New Album '10,000 Volts'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has announced a rare in-store signing appearance to promote the release of his upcoming solo album, "10,000 Volts". Ace says in a social media post: "MEET ME IN NEW YORK CITY!! Pre-order the Sam Ash NYC In-Store Exclusive Bubblegum vinyl variant of my new album '1...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs New Single '10,000 Volts' Live For First Time

Ace Frehley played his first show of 2024 this past Thursday (January 25) at Grand Theatre in Frankfort, Kentucky. The original KISS guitarist's 14-song setlist included the live debut of "10,000 Volts", the title track of his upcoming solo album. According to Setlist.fm, Ace's setlist was as follow...

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THE DOOBIE BROTHERS Announce 'The 2024 Tour'

Four-time Grammy Award winners and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers THE DOOBIE BROTHERS have announced "The 2024 Tour" which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at the White River Amphitheatre on June 15, 2024. "The 2024 Tour"...

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ACE FREHLEY Films Music Video For New Song 'Walkin' On The Moon'

This past weekend, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley shot a music video for the song "Walkin' On The Moon" from his upcoming solo album, "10,000 Volts". The clip was filmed with Wreck'd Productions at the company's studio in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The 11-track "10,000 Volts" LP was produced by...

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JOHN 5 Says He Got The Very Last Photo Of KISS's GENE SIMMONS With His Iconic 'Demon' Makeup On

In a new interview with Steve Black of "Chop Shop", guitar wizard John 5 — a huge KISS fan and an avid memorabilia collector of the band — spoke about attending the legendary rockers' final concert ever, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He said (as tran...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Is 'Skeptical' About KISS Avatars: 'I'm Not Sure That The Music Can Speak To A Younger Generation'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, has weighed in on KISS's announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on the road...

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ACE FREHLEY On Upcoming '10,000 Volts' LP: 'It's One Of The Best Albums I Ever Did'

In a new interview with VRP Rocks, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke about his upcoming solo album, "10,000 Volts". The 11-track LP was produced by Ace and Steve Brown (TRIXTER) and will be released on February 23, 2024 via MNRK Music Group (formerly eOne Music). "I'm very happy with the wa...

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PAUL STANLEY: KISS Fans 'Got The Wrong Impression Initially Of The Avatars'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Paul Stanley commented on the skepticism from some of the KISS fans with regard to the band's recent announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Defends Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'It's 2024, Man'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers...

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GENE SIMMONS's Solo Band To Perform At 2024 Edition Of Brazil's SUMMER BREEZE Festival

KISS bassist Gene Simmons will perform with his solo band, the GENE SIMMONS BAND, on Friday, April 26 at the Brazilian edition of the Summer Breeze festival at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to Simmons, the GENE SIMMONS BAND members for this date will include guitarists Brent W...

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ACE FREHLEY Explains Passport Issues Which Have Kept Him From Touring Europe: 'I Owe The IRS A Couple Of Hundred Grand'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjälä of Chaoszine, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked about the passport issues which have kept him from touring Europe in recent years. He responded: "Well, there's a good chance I can make it to Europe in late summer if I get my passport renewed. I've been...