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KISS Says Fans In Oshawa Will Get A 'Special Record-Release Show'

KISS has confirmed that it will perform a special record-release show in Oshawa, the car manufacturing capital of Canada which was recently named the KISS capital after beating out every major city in North America in an online competition to see the band play in their town. "We are happy to announc...

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JADED HEART: New Album Details Revealed; Audio Samples Available

Frontiers Records has set an October 16 release date for the tenth JADED HEART studio album entitled "Perfect Insanity". Formed in 1990 by singer and songwriter Michael Bormann (ex-BONFIRE) and his brother Dirk Bormann (guitar),JADED HEART's lineup was completed the following year when Michael Müll...

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KISS To Rock Oshawa After All

Kevin Connor of the Sun Media reports: KISS will rock Oshawa after all. "I just got confirmation that KISS people have contacted General Motors Centre management to hold Oct. 6 and 7 for KISS," Oshawa City Councillor Robert Lutczyk told the Sun tonight. "I knew Gene (Simmons) would come through." Fa...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'Anomaly' Audio Samples Available

Short audio samples of several tracks that are set to appear on "Anomaly", the fifth solo album from legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, have been posted on YouTube and are available for streaming at this location. Frehley has inked a licensing deal with Riot! Entertainment for the Australian rele...

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Report: Fans Say KISS Broke Promise To Give Contest Winners A Concert

Jenny Yuen of Sun Media reports: Thousands of Oshawa KISS fans who voted online to win a contest to see the band play in their city got the short end of Gene Simmons', er, tongue yesterday. The car manufacturing capital of Canada was recently named the KISS capital after beating out every major ...

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GENE SIMMONS' Son NICK Talks About 'Incarnate' Comic Book On KTLA 5 NEWS

Nick Simmons, the 20-year-old son of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, was interviewed last week on KTLA 5 News about his comic book, "Incarnate". Watch the five-minute segment below. Written and illustrated by Nick Simmons, "Incarnate" — a three-issue series from Radical Comics — centers around t...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'It's Terrific That ACE FREHLEY Is Still Alive'

Paul Stanley doesn't believe Ace Frehley's new solo album will steal the limelight from KISS's comeback release, "Sonic Boom". Ex-KISS guitarist Frehley's album, "Anomaly", goes on sale on September 15, while "Sonic Boom" comes out on October 6. Classic Rock magazine asked Stanley this week whether...

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KISS' 'Sonic Boom' To Be Released In Europe Via LOUD & PROUD/ROADRUNNER RECORDS

The much-anticipated new KISS album, "Sonic Boom", will be released in Europe on October 5 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. Commented Loud & Proud president Tom Lipsky: "Great artists make great music and KISS has certainly accomplished that with 'Sonic Boom'." Wally van Middendorp, Seni...

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WEDNESDAY 13's GUNFIRE 76: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Casualties & Tragedies", the forthcoming debut album from GUNFIRE 76, the new project featuring former MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13, can be viewed below. The CD was recorded at a studio in Charlotte, North Carolina and is scheduled for an October 6 release via Wednesd...

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KISS: 'Alive 35' North American Tour Dates Announced

As they celebrate 35 years of rockin', KISS today announced the dates of the KISS Alive 35 North American tour. The tour kicks off with a rapidly selling, special multiple-show engagement in Detroit beginning September 25, where KISS will be playing the classic album that started it all: "Alive!" Th...

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Former KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Sues Band For Using His Image Without Permission

According to TMZ.com, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent — who has sued the band several times since he left the group back in 1984 — has filed another complaint, but this time he's thrown a cable network into the mix. Vincent is suing the band, along with A&E Television Networks, for using hi...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Powerhouse heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR) will guest on the forthcoming album from EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project. Commented Tobias: "I had this pretty heavy riff monster and I remembered a JUDAS PRIEST live album wit...

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It's Official: KISS To Reprise 'Alive!' Album At Cobo Arena September Shows

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following message: "The KISS Army has spoken! By overwhelming fan demand, KISS has just added a second special KISS Alive 35 concert at Detroit Rock City's legendary concert venue, Cobo Arena. Following the incredible response to the...

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ACE FREHLEY On 'Anomaly': 'I Can't Wait For Everyone To Hear This'

KissFAQ recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. KissFAQ: Many fans regard your 1978 solo album up as your finest work. How do you think "Anomaly" is similar to KISS Ace Frehley? Ace: I used to listen to that '78 record in ....

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RIDE FOR DIME: Photo Gallery, More Video Footage Available

Ace Frehley (KISS),Corey Taylor (STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT),Aaron Lewis (STAIND),Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH),Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD),Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH) and Mikey Doling (SNOT, SOULFLY) are among the musicians who took part in an all-star jam last Sund...