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PETER CRISS Shoots Down Reports He Is Asking Fans To Pay $1,000 For Digital Download Of His New Solo Album

Peter Criss has shot down reports that he is asking fans to pay $1,000 for a digital download of his new solo album. The original KISS drummer's Bandcamp page is offering Peter's self-titled effort on vinyl for $32.98 and on compact disc for $14.98, but lists a price of the aforementioned $1,000 for...

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CRO-MAGS' HARLEY FLANAGAN Explains Why He Re-Recorded Entire 'The Age Of Quarrel' Album

During a December 13, 2025 question-and-answer session at Generation Records in New York City, CRO-MAGS founder Harley Flanagan spoke about the decision to re-record some of the band's music for inclusion in the feature documentary "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos", which charts his tumultuous life...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET To Release 'Inspirational' Solo Album, 'The Master Plan', In Early 2026

Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER will release his long-in-the-works inspirational solo album, "The Master Plan", in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. On Sunday (December 21),Sweet took to his social media to write: "I'm so happy to say that my new solo inspirational album, 'The Mas...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN: New DOWN Album Will Be Released 'By September' 2026

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of the Pod Scum podcast, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk is joined in the long-running heavy metal supergroup by vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Kee...

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See KISS Recognized At 2025 'Kennedy Center Honors' In Official Recap Video

The three living original members of KISS — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss reunited at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7 in Washington D.C., less than two months after the death of their longtime bandmate, original KISS guitarist Ace Fre...

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KISS Legend PETER CRISS Signs Copies Of His New Solo Album At New York City's Rough Trade Below: Photos, Video

JPL Productions has uploaded video of original KISS drummer Peter Criss signing copies of his new solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", on the LP's release day, Friday, December 19 at New York City's Rough Trade Below, located below Rockefeller Center. Check out the clip below. Also available are...

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TERA WRAY STATIC's Former Roommate Issues Statement In Support Of MATT ZANE's Unauthorized WAYNE STATIC Documentary

Jay'e Jones, a Joshua Tree–based tattoo artist and former roommate of the late Tera Wray Static, widow of STATIC-X frontman and founder Wayne Static, has released a public statement addressing Matt Zane's controversial and unauthorized documentary project. The statement, originally shared publicly b...

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PETER CRISS Says He Put His 'Heart And Soul' Into His New Solo Album: 'I'm Still Singing Like A Bird'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss spoke to Billboard about his upcoming solo album, simply titled "Peter Criss", which will arrive this Friday, December 19. He said: "I put my heart and soul into it. My voice, I'm still singing like a bird. Boy, am I lucky. I felt I was in control and I was enjoying...

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ADRIAN SMITH Is 'Sad' About DAVID COVERDALE's Retirement: 'When Your Main Thing Is Your Voice And You're 80 Years Old, It's Time To Stop'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith was asked if he can ever see himself retiring completely from music, like David Coverdale apparently has, or if he considers himself a "lifer in a way that music is kind of everything" to him. The 68-year-old musician re...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Blasts His 'Hired' Former Singers For 'All Trying To Capitalize From' His Brand

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has blasted some of the singers he worked with early in his solo career for allegedly "trying to capitalize from [his] brand". The 62-year-old musician, who has worked with a number of acclaimed vocalists over the years, including Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Bo...

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Watch: JOURNEY Members Perform Medley Of Classics On Season 28 Finale Of 'The Voice'

Four members of JOURNEY's current touring lineup performed a medley of the band's songs "Lights", "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" and "Don't Stop Believin'" on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show "The Voice" on Tuesday, December 16. Coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEnt...

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GEOFF TATE Is '85% Done' With 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'The First Single Is So Good', Says Producer JOHN MOYER

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer confirmed that he is producing the upcoming the upcoming third and final chapter in the classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series from former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. He said in part  (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I r...

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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Was 'Watching And Proud' To See KISS Presented With Kennedy Center Honor

KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley recently spoke with Vladimir Duthiers of "CBS Mornings" about their road to stardom and being among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval Office on December 6....

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FOREIGNER's 'Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner' Certified Gold By RIAA

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has officially certified "Playlist: The Very Best Of Foreigner" gold, marking a major milestone for the band's enduring legacy. Released by Sony Music in 2016, the compilation features some of FOREIGNER's most iconic hits, showcasing the group's p...

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WAYNE STATIC Estate Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter To Filmmaker Regarding Unauthorized Documentary

Filmmaker Matt Zane says that he has received a cease-and-desist letter from the estate and family of late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static regarding Zane's plan to go ahead with an unauthorized documentary focusing on Wayne and Static's wife, Tera Wray. The legal notice arrived just days after the fa...