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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN Sets Record Straight: 'Extinction Level Event' Artwork Was 'Definitely Not' Created Solely Using A.I.

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest With Brandon Battick podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan was asked for his opinion on the use of use A.I. (artificial intelligence) when it comes to designing album cover art, particularly as it relates to the band's latest LP, "Extinction Level...

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It's Official: ERIC SINGER To Perform With GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY And TOMMY THAYER At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Today it was announced that longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer will join the highly anticipated "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", taking place November 14-16, 2025, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Singer will reunite with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer for two "unmasked" performances, one...

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MALEFIC THRONE, Featuring Members Of MORBID ANGEL, ORIGIN And ANGELCORPSE, Releases 'The Voice Of My Ghost' Single

Guitarist Gene Palubicki (ANGELCORPSE, PERDITION TEMPLE),vocalist and bassist Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL) and drummer John Longstreth (ORIGIN, HATE ETERNAL, ex-ANGELCORPSE) will release their debut album as MALEFIC THRONE, "The Conquering Darkness", on November 28 via Agonia Records. The LP's first...

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KISS Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of 'Alive!' With Massive Box Set Featuring Previously Unreleased Recordings

KISS's "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconic live album that catapulted the band and revolutionized live albums for the music industry from end-of-career obscurity into career-defining mainstream success. Often revered as one of the greatest live albums ever by countless music...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Love Cake. Cookies, Chocolates, Cake. It's About As Much Fun As I Can Have With My Pants On.'

KISS legend Gene Simmons knows what it's like to live like a rock star. In the latest episode of the Men's Health video series Gym & Fridge, the 76-year-old music legend takes us into his home, opening up about his favorite foods, why he never drinks alcohol, his workout philosophy, his secret t...

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Former TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX BENT On His Exit From The Band: 'We're Just Keeping It All Positive'

In a new interview with Ollie Winiberg of Drummer's Review, longtime TRIVIUM drummer Alex Bent spoke to about his recent departure from the band. Asked if the split with the Florida metallers was "amicable", Bent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what?! It's one of those things wh...

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CHRIS JERICHO's KISS Covers Band KUARANTINE Releases 'Unholy' Single

FOZZY singer Chris Jericho's 1980s KISS cover band KUARANTINE has released the official music video for its version of "Unholy", the song originally written by Gene Simmons and Vinnie Vincent and featured on KISS's 1992 album "Revenge". The clip, which was produced by HM Studios and shot at HM Studi...

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GENE SIMMONS, GILBY CLARKE, RIKKI ROCKETT And JESSE JAMES DUPREE To Perform At 34th 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The legendary Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson hosted by grand marshal Jay Leno roars back into Southern California on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for its 34th installment, once again bringing together motorcycle culture and a charitable purpose with live music from GENE SIMMONS BAND featuring Gen...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD On Being In A Rock Band In 2025: 'If You Wanna Make A Living At This, You Have To Be On Stage'

In a new interview with Randy Crews of Springfield, Missouri's Q102 radio station, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd was asked what changes he has seen in the music industry since he formed the band 30 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. [Laughs] I mean, when we st...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says ACE FREHLEY Wasn't An Influence On His Guitar Playing: 'And I Feel Bad Saying That' After 'He Just Died'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) was asked if late KISS axeman Ace Frehley was an influence on his playing. George responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. And I feel bad saying that, that he just died, but he wa...

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Watch: TRIVIUM Plays First Show With New Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER

Florida metallers TRIVIUM played their first show with their new drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) on Friday (October 31) at the opening concert of the band's "Struck Dead" North American tour at the House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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New TRIVIUM Drummer ALEX RÜDINGER On His Addition To The Band: It's 'A Second Chance At Something That I Always Wanted'

Video of new TRIVIUM drummer Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) playing through the band's song "Bury Me With My Screams" can be seen below. Late Monday night (October 27),Rüdinger took to his social media to share a photo of his current drum setup, and he included the following message: "Quic...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN On 'Extinction Level Event': 'A Number Of Folks Are Telling Me' That It's A Great Album

In a new interview with Tom Robbins of And Now The Band, drummer Gene Hoglan of California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL once again spoke about why he and his bandmates chose to keep their first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", off streaming services like Spotify. Gene said (as tr...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Pay Tribute To ACE FREHLEY With 'Cold Gin' Cover In Flint

Fan-filmed video of KINGS OF THRASH performing a cover of the KISS classic "Cold Gin" in honor of Ace Frehley this past Friday, October 24 at the Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan can be seen below (courtesy of the Joe E Bravo channel on YouTube). For the "Cold Gin" rendition, KINGS OF THRASH members...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO On Latest Drummer Change: 'You've Gotta Start From Square One Again In A Lot Of Ways'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, bassist Paolo Gregoletto of Florida metallers TRIVIUM, who recently parted ways with longtime drummer Alex Bent and replaced him with Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL),was asked what the process of going through another drummer change has been like for...