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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Franklin, Ohio During Summer 2023 Tour

The JD's Live Music YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's July 28 concert at J.D. Legends, Franklin, Ohio. Check out the clips below. During an appearance on a March 2023 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ace offered an update on the progress of the recording...

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See House Where DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Re-Learned To Play Drums After Losing His Right Arm In 1984 Car Accident

DEF LEPPARD has shared the eleventh behind-the-scenes video from the band's "The World Tour", featuring footage from concerts in Dublin, Ireland (July 4) and Glasgow, Scotland (July 6). This episode features an unlikely dressing room, a look back at the Bellville House where drummer Rick Allen, guit...

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GENE SIMMONS: PAUL STANLEY And I 'Continue To Have This Astonishing Relationship'

During a recent appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", Gene Simmons was asked how he really feels about KISS retiring from the road at the end of 2023 when he and his bandmates play the final shows of their "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The KISS bassist/vocalist responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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RICK NIELSEN Says CHEAP TRICK Doesn't Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen 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 and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...

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Rockers React To Death Of Legendary Singer TONY BENNETT

Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Richie Sambora are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Tony Bennett. The legendary singer died earlier today (Friday, July 21) at age 96, according to his longtime publicist Sylvia Weiner. In 2016, Bennett was diagnosed w...

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ALICE COOPER Releases New Single 'White Line Frankenstein', Announces October 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Alice Cooper has released a new single, "White Line Frankenstein", from his upcoming album "Road", due out August 25 via earMUSIC. "White Line Frankenstein" is built on a rocking riff as it goes into a memorable chorus, "They call me 'White Line Frankenstein'," leading into a trademark Tom Morello g...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO And Wife Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations are in order for ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and his wife Teresa, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 18. On Tuesday, Bello took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his wife — the same picture that he posted on the couple's 24th anniversary in July 2022 — a...

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Watch DARK ANGEL Perform At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of DARK ANGEL's July 13 performance at the Gefle Metal Festival at Gasklockorna in Gävle, Sweden can be seen below. DARK ANGEL's founding guitarist Jim Durkin died on March 8 at the age of 58. An original member of DARK ANGEL, Durkin played on the band's first three albums — 1985's...

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Watch: Resurrected FORBIDDEN Plays 'Secret' Concert In Northern California

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN played a "secret" show last night (Sunday, July 16) at Baltic Kiss in Richmond, California under the TWISTED INTO EVIL banner. The concert marked FORBIDDEN's first live appearance featuring the band's revamped lineup, consisting of C...

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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Concerned' About Lack Of Artificial Intelligence Legislation

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he is "excited or worried about artificial intelligence, particularly [as it relates to] the music business." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Music business aside, I am concerned...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG On Lip Syncing During Live Shows: 'It's A Little More Akin To 'Con Artistry''

Former MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH guitarist Jeff Young 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 and other assorted technolo...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Houston During Summer 2023 Tour

The RichG LIVE YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's July 14 concert at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below. Frehley's solo band once again includes Scot Coogan, a veteran session drummer who has played with LYNCH MOB, Lita Ford, Stephen Pearcy and L.A....

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SAXON's NIGEL GLOCKLER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Shows: 'Putting Lead Vocals On Tape And Just Miming Is Ridiculous'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler 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 and other assorted technology that makes concerts more syntheti...

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GENE SIMMONS Opens Up About True Love And Marriage: 'I Never Wanted To Be Hurt Ever Again'

KISS legend Gene Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed recently sat down with Sky News Australia host Piers Morgan to discuss their marriage, children and more. Asked what "true love" means to him, Gene replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Shamefully, I never confronted myself about that and...

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SKID ROW On The Road With KISS In Europe: Second Part Of Behind-The-Scenes Video Recap

SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared the second part of a behind-the-scenes video recap of the band's just-completed European tour dates as the support act for KISS. Check out the 10-minute clip below. This past March, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke to Meltdo...