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PETER CRISS On BILL AUCOIN: He Was The Fifth Member Of KISS
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke to the Associated Press about the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin, who died Monday in Florida at the age of 66. "He was the fifth KISS," said Criss, who had Aucoin serve as the best man at his second wedding. "If it wasn't for Bill, there would be no ...June 29, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY On BILL AUCOIN: 'He Never Lost His Big Smile And Sense Of Humor'
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has released the following statement regarding the passing of the band's original manager, Bill Aucoin: "Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'til...June 28, 2010
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KISS' STANLEY, SIMMONS On Passing Of BILL AUCOIN: 'We Have Lost A Part Of Us'
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have released the following statement: "Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without...June 28, 2010
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Former KISS Manager BILL AUCOIN Dead At 66
William Aucoin, beloved record industry executive, manager, entrepreneur, and creative visionary, passed away this morning, Monday, June 28 at 9:11 a.. EST at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida. Born December 29, 1943, Bill was battling prostate cancer, and passed away fro...June 28, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
The U.K. branch of Roadrunner Records conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson at this year's Download festival, which was held June 11-13, 2010 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. A new MEGADETH track called "Sudden Death" will serve as the finger...June 28, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON Interviewed
Kol Halev, worldwide Jewish Israeli radio, conducted an interview with Yngwie Malmsteen's drummer Patrick Johansson on May 30, 2010 at the Rock N Roll Ribs, the recently opened barbecue restaurant owned by IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist Moby" Rick Baum and close friend Mitch Tanne. Wat...June 27, 2010
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON Schedules Florida Clinic
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson will take part in a drum clinic today (Saturday, June 26) at 1:00 p.m. at Rockitcon music conference in Orlando, Florida. For more information, go to this location. Born in Sweden in 1976, Patrick started to play drums at the age of 5 after seeing KISS on T...June 26, 2010
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HAIL! More Kiev Footage Available
Video footage of HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — performing on June 6, 2010...June 25, 2010
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Members Of DANZIG, OVERKILL, HALFORD Jam With SCREAMING METAL; Video Available
SCREAMING METAL, the once-a-year hard rock/metal covers band featuring HADES members Alan Tecchio, Dan Lorenzo, and T. Coombs, along with "Talking Metal" hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy, has uploaded video footage (see below) of its last performance, which took place in March at Dingbatz in Cli...June 24, 2010
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ACE FREHLEY Remembers LES PAUL In New Video Interview
BackstageAxxess.com caught up with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley at Jeff Beck's June 9, 2010 tribute concert to Les Paul at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York. Watch the chat below. As previously reported, Ace Frehley has inked a deal with Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, to r...June 24, 2010
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Flamenco Versions Of SLAYER, MEGADETH, KISS, SCORPIONS Classics Featured On New FLAMETAL Album
Benjamin Woods and his monster creation FLAMETAL will release their latest album, "Heavy Mellow", on July 6 via Flametal Records. According to a press release, the CD "embraces the metalworks of SLAYER, MEGADETH, KISS and the SCORPIONS, to name a few." "This is a flamenco guitar tribute album to som...June 24, 2010
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Reunited BUSH To Release New Album In The Fall; First Single Unveiled
BUSH fans and die-hard loyalists across North America and around the world are rejoicing over the news, as announced by Gavin Rossdale during Stryker's show on Los Angeles radio station KROQ, that BUSH is returning to the front line in 2010. BUSH will perform is first live show in eight years as par...June 23, 2010
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France's HELLFEST: Photos Posted Online
News blog Musica Metal has uploaded a number of photos (courtesy of Stefano Cremaschi) from this year's Hellfest, which took place last weekend (June 18-20) in Clisson (France). Over 100 bands — including ALICE COOPER, KISS, TWISTED SISTER, SLASH, IMMORTAL, MOTÖRHEAD, GODFLESH, ARCH ENEMY, DEVIN TOW...June 23, 2010
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MEGADETH Bassist Interviewed In Holland
Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. A new MEGADETH track called "Sudden Death" will serve as the finger-busting finale to the forthcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock game. MEGADETH mainman Dave...June 22, 2010
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New Mexico Lottery Fans Get Lucky With KISS
KISS, the iconic rock band that has sold more than 80 million albums, played in front of millions and become an integral part of the American fabric over a 37-year career, can now add the KISS Scratcher Game to its staggering list of accomplishments. KISS and the New Mexico Lottery today announced t...June 22, 2010
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