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ERIC SINGER Defends KISS's Decision To Stick To The Classics During Live Shows
KISS drummer Eric Singer was interviewed by Mark Strigl and Ian McCurdy for a recent episode of the "Talking Metal" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about KISS's decision to exclude lesser-known songs from its concert repertoire in favor of the hits...January 8, 2018
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Is Already Thinking About His Third Book
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has told "The Five Count" radio show that he is already thinking about the follow-up to his second book, "Access All Areas: Stories From A Hard Rock Life", which came out last month. He said (hear audio below): "It's always just a case of having an idea that… Obviously, I...January 8, 2018
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GENE SIMMONS Joined By ACE FREHLEY At 'The Vault Experience' Event In Los Angeles (Video)
Gene Simmons began personally delivering copies of his new box set, "Gene Simmons - The Vault Experience: 1966-2016", during an appearance on Saturday (January 6) at the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles, California. In addition to spending one-on-one time with purchasers, he was joined by his...January 7, 2018
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Vol. 2: Roll With It Or Get Rolled Over
"Lately I've been living way too damn fast. This successful life I'm leading is bound to kick my ass." Visionary words from a man who lived those fateful lyrics harder than most. It wasn't this prophetic introspection Dimebag Darrell wrote on a solo song, "Twisted", that spelled his end. Yet for the...January 6, 2018
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Sinister
When it comes to hard rock and heavy metal drumming royalty, the lordly name of Appice should automatically spring to mind. Individually, Vinny and Carmine Appice have canvassed the history of heavy music in their times with BLACK SABBATH, the Ozzy Osbourne band, DIO, VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, KING KOB...January 6, 2018
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Unauthorized Book 'Iron Maiden At Reading' Due In March
Due on March 9, the unauthorized "Iron Maiden At Reading" deluxe coffee table book documents the band's three performances at the annual three-day U.K. festival. IRON MAIDEN first appeared in 1980 when Paul Di'Anno was fronting the band and Dennis Stratton was on guitar. They appeared second on the...January 5, 2018
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CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE To Release 'II' Album In April
LEATHER, the solo band of CHASTAIN singer Leather Leone, will release its new album, "II", on March 21 in Japan via Rubicon Music and on April 13 in the U.S. through Divebomb Records and in Europe through High Roller Records. The vinyl version of the album will be made available on June 29 via High...January 4, 2018
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RON KEEL Signs With MEGADETH Bassist's EMP LABEL GROUP
EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has announced the formation of EMP Outlaw, a southern rock/outlaw country imprint. EMP Outlaw will reissue "Metal Cowboy", the 2014 independent release from STEELER/KEEL vocalist Ron Keel, on March 2. 2018 will also see the st...January 3, 2018
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PHILIP ANSELMO On Hypothetical PANTERA 'Reunion' Concert: 'It Would Be A Great Idea If Everyone Else Felt It Was A Great Idea'
Former PANTERA and current DOWN and SUPERJOINT frontman Philip Anselmo was recently interviewed by Metal Wani's Jake Patton. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On a hypothetical PANTERA reunion concert featuring al...December 31, 2017
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BRUCE KULICK Thinks 'Time Has Been Kind' To His Albums With KISS
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was interviewed by Metalliluola's Ville Krannila during the Kiss Expo in Helsinki, Finland on November 25. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how his brother, Bob, helped him score a gig with...December 31, 2017
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NIKKI SIXX Steps Down As Host Of Syndicated Radio Program 'Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx': 21-Minute Video Recap
"Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx", the radio show hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx, has uploaded a 21-minute video recap featuring footage shot during the program's nearly eight-year existence (February 2010 - December 2017). Said the "Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx" producers: "When '...December 30, 2017
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TOM KEIFER Says 'Country Influence' In His Music Comes From Listening To THE ROLLING STONES, Not From Living In Nashville
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer has confirmed to AntiHero Magazine that he has commenced writing material for the follow-up to his debut solo album, 2013's "The Way Life Goes". "There has definitely been some song ideas, gathering or collecting," he said. "Once 'The Way Life Goes' was released and th...December 29, 2017
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ACE FREHLEY To Perform At 2018 NHL Winter Classic
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will rock his classic hit "New York Groove" during the pre-game festivities at the 2018 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on New Year's Day, as the Buffalo Sabres battle the New York Rangers at New York's Citi Field. The song is played at Citi Field following every h...December 29, 2017
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MR. BIG: Video Recap Of Return To The Philippines
A video recap of MR. BIG's October 12 return to Manila, the Philippines can be seen below. MR. BIG is on tour promoting its ninth studio album, "Defying Gravity", which was released on July 7 via Frontiers Music Srl. The effort is available at traditional retail and all digital service providers, as...December 28, 2017
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GIBSON Sues FUNKO Over Unauthorized Use Of Guitar Designs In METALLICA, KISS, GUNS N' ROSES Figures
According to Law360, guitar maker Gibson has filed a lawsuit against Funko, the manufacturer of the popular vinyl toy line Funko POP, claiming that some of its guitar designs were used without permission. The suit, which was filed late last week in California federal court, alleges "repeated" unauth...December 28, 2017
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