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'Encyclopedia Of Kiss: Music, Personnel, Events And Related Subjects' Now Available

McFarland Publishers has released a new book, "Encyclopedia Of Kiss: Music, Personnel, Events And Related Subjects". Written by pop culture authority Brett Weiss, it is the world's first encyclopedia on the self-proclaimed "hottest band in the world." "Encyclopedia Of Kiss" is a comprehensive refere...

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HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL On Why New Rock Bands Aren't Selling A Lot Of Records: 'People Don't Wanna Buy Dogs**t'

Finland's Kaaos TV recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why so many new rock bands are having a difficult time selling records in the digital age: Tom...

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Video: ACE FREHLEY Talks 'Origins Vol. 1' Covers Album, Plays Classic KISS Riffs

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently stopped by the Guitar World studio to talk about his new his solo covers set, "Origins Vol. 1", which came out in April, and to play a few classic KISS riffs. Check out the footage below. "Origins Vol. 1" debuted at No. 23 on The Billboard 200, having shi...

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Tampa death metal quintet DARK SERMON, formerly known as IN REFERENCE TO A SINKING SHIP, has modified its lineup following the band's 2013 debut LP, "In Tongues". In on bass is Paul Stellmach and on drums, Jordan Jensen as DARK SERMON for their latest slab of death dirge, "The Oracle". Though there'...

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British Heavy Metal Musicians Offer Tips For Creating Perfect Cup Of Tea (Video)

According to Mirror, two members of the British metalcore band HUNG have created hilarious new video with tips on making the perfect cup of tea. Barnaby Oakley and Paul Benford shot the clip called "How to make a METAL cup of tea, with Barnaby roaring: "Take your sacred bag of tea, one's all ...

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Video: DIO DISCIPLES Perform New, Original Music At 'Ride For Ronnie' Event

DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager, Wendy, performed three new, original songs during the band's May 22 appearance at the "Ride For Ronnie" motorcycle rally and concert for Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund in Encino, Cal...

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House Speaker PAUL RYAN Calls AC/DC-AXL ROSE Pairing 'A Little Weird'

House Speaker Paul Ryan has weighed in on AC/DC's decision to use Axl Rose as the the lead singer of the band's current tour, calling it "a little weird." Ryan — who is known for his far-right positions on both economics and social issues — was previously described as a huge rock music fan whose ...

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THE ANSWER To Release 'Solas' Album In October

Northern Irish rockers THE ANSWER have completed work on their new album, "Solas", for an October 14 release. The CD was produced by Andy Bradfield and Avril Macintosh, who previously worked with THE ANSWER on their 2006 album "Rise". "Solas", which is the Gaelic (Irish language) word for "light," i...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Still Thinks About JEFF HANNEMAN

Former SLAYER and current DEAD CROSS drummer Dave Lombardo was interviewed on a recent installment of HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Speaking about how the recent spate of rock star deaths have af...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman ROBB FLYNN Reunited With Stolen DIMEBAG Guitar

Back in 2010, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's Martinez, California house was burglarized. Stolen with the cash, jewelry, and other items were four guitars, and amongst these four was easily one of his most meaningful possession, a 1997 Washburn Dimebolt guitar that was given to him onstage at the...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'Rig Tour' From FRET 12 (Video)

Fret12 has uploaded "rig tour" video featuring ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. Check it out below. In a recent interview with Premier Guitar, Ian stated about his playing style: "I want melody. I want feeling. I want soul. I want attitude. All my favorite guitar players — they all have that. It’s not a...

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NIKKI SIXX On His Feud With KISS Members: 'We Look Like A Bunch Of Old Women Fighting At This Point'

Nikki Sixx has commented further on his war of words with KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons over Simmons's admittedly callous remarks regarding Prince's death, saying that "we just kind of look like a bunch of old women fighting at this point." On Sixx's radio show, the MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX...

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HELLYEAH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'We're All In This Together' Tour - Week One

HELLYEAH has released a five-minute video featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the first week of band's "We're All In This Together" tour with ESCAPE THE FATE, NEW YEARS DAY and FROM ASHES TO NEW. Check out the clip below. "We're All In This Together" ends on June 5 in Las Vegas. HELLYEAH will t...

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JIMMY PAGE And ROBERT PLANT Will Attend 'Stairway To Heaven' Court Procedings

According to The Pulse Of Radio, the lawyer for Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in the alleged "Stairway To Heaven" copyright case is snapping back at the plaintiff's legal team. Page and Plant are defending themselves in a U.S. Federal court jury trial after being sued by Michael Skidmore, the trustee...

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HELLYEAH's CHAD GRAY On 'Unden!able' Album: 'We Know Our Identity; We Know Who We Are'

Hales and Baker of the Columbus, Ohio radio station 99.7 The Blitz conducted an interview with HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which was held May 20-22 in Columbus, Ohio. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about HELLYEAH's forthcoming fifth album, "Unden!...