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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Says He And PAUL STANLEY Share Common 'Work Ethic,' 'Strong Family Values'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed by CNBC's Jon Fortt for the "Fortt Knox Podcast". The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what he thinks of critics, who over the years have rarely been kind to KISS: Gene: "Critics me...

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BRUCE KULICK Says Performing With His Brother BOB On The 'Kiss Kruise' Was 'Quite Rewarding'

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick was interviewed by Kaaos TV prior to his appearance at the KISS Expo in Helsinki, Finland on November 25. The complete chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On performing with his broth...

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VANILLA FUDGE To Release 'Live At Sweden Rock - The 50th Anniversary' On CD/DVD

In the small Swedish town of Nörje near Sölvesborg, on July 9, 2016, in front of an audience of thousands, four American musicians gave a blistering performance that would encapsulate five decades of rock'n'roll history. The performance was at the legendary Sweden Rock Festival; the band was VANILLA...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases Personal Music Video For 'Miracle'

"Miracle", the new video from Marty Friedman, can be seen below. The song tells the story of the former MEGADETH guitarist's personal journey from an everyday kid to virtuoso through a series of candid home videos and photos from the Friedman family. "Once you've grown up in this complicated world,...

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EXHORDER Reformation 'Will Be Amazing,' Says KYLE THOMAS

EXHORDER frontman Kyle Thomas spoke to The Metal Crypt about the band's revamped lineup, which also features fellow founding member Vinnie LaBella (guitar) along with Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN) on bass, Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) on guitar and Sasha Horn...

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Watch W.A.S.P.'s Entire Moscow Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of W.A.S.P.'s entire November 30 performance at Stadium in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester made his live debut with W.A.S.P. at the opening show of the band's "Re-Idolized - The Crimson Idol 25th Anniversary World Tour" on September 25 at...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Completes Work On New EP

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has completed work on its new EP for a tentative early 2018 release. The effort was helmed by British producer Paul Northfield, who first worked with the band back in 1992 when he was the engineer for "The Art Of Rebellion" album. He has since collaborated with SUICIDAL TENDENCIE...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Has Had To Fight For Her Art

EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke to Billboard about her beginnings in the music industry, saying that "it was sometimes difficult to distinguish the difference between just being treated like a young idiot — you know, 'You're just a kid, everybody knows better than you' — and being treated that way...

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Video Premiere: SAXON's 'Thunderbolt'

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their 22nd studio album, "Thunderbolt", on February 2 via Militia Guard (Silver Lining Music). The follow-up to 2015's "Battering Ram" was once again helmed by producer Andy Sneap, who has previously worked with JUDAS PRIEST, MEGADETH, ACCEPT and TESTAM...

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VINNIE VINCENT: 'I Love And Respect GENE SIMMONS Like A Brother'

Ex-KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent says that he wishes his former bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley "nothing but the best." Vincent replaced lead guitarist Ace Frehley in 1982 and played with KISS for two years. He left the group on bad terms, and later claimed Simmons and Stanley owed him royal...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX To Tell Personal DAVID BOWIE Song Stories at New York Event

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is among the artists who will speak at "Song Stories: Bowie", an intimate event honoring David Bowie's work and legacy, as told through the powerful stories of artists and fans alike. Set to take place on December 5 at the Sonos Store in New York, it will lend a voice...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Releases 'Pillbox', A Silent Film Set To The Music Of 'Ogilala' Solo Album

Two-time Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed singer-songwriter and SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan today released "Pillbox", a silent film set to music from his critically acclaimed new solo album, "Ogilala". Inspired by a hero's journey, the film was written by Corgan, and directed by Corgan al...

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AC/DC's MALCOLM YOUNG Remembered As 'Quiet, Humble And Understated' At Private Funeral Service In Sydney: Photos, Video

The funeral for AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young was held on Tuesday (November 28) in Sydney, Australia. Malcolm, who co-founded AC/DC with his brother Angus in 1973, died on November 18 at the age of 64 after suffering from dementia and failing health for several years. Hundreds of people gathered at...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL: Sophomore Album To Be Mixed By MAX NORMAN

RED DRAGON CARTEL, the band led by former OZZY OSBOURNE and BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee, is about "95 percent" done recording its sophomore album for a tentative early 2018 release. Titled "Patina", the follow-up to the group's eponymous 2014 debut will mark RED DRAGON CARTEL's first release with...

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SLAYER's PAUL BOSTAPH: Drum-Cam Footage From St. Augustine, Florida

Drum-cam footage of SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph performing the song "Born Of Fire" during the band's July 21 concert at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida can be seen below. Bostaph, who was previously SLAYER's drummer from 1992 until 2001 and recorded four albums with the band, re...