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GENE SIMMONS To Guest On CNN EUROPE's 'The Quest'

According to a posting at KissNews.de, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be the featured guest on CNN Europe on September 26 at 9:00 p.m. CET on "The Quest" program. Simmons and his family — Shannon Tweed (the woman he's been "happily unmarried" to for 23 years),and their children, Nick, 18,...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN Tries Writing Novel

Reuters reports that DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan is trying his hand at a new form of writing — a novel. Gillan, 61, said he had already lined up a publisher for his novel, which is a political thriller titled "Wessex". "This is my one and only novel. This really is a labor ...

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Kiss of Death

At 61 years old, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister isn't about to go out of his way to win over those few, pathetic, soulless bints who don't like MOTÖRHEAD. The band has a well-worn groove, and they've settled into it, releasing a string of albums over the last decade so consistent, it's easy to forget someti...

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CHIMAIRA's SPICUZZA: We Have 6-8 Songs Written For Upcoming CD

CHIMAIRA's Chris Spicuzza (electronics) has issued the following update: "It's been a relaxing yet productive summer. This is the first summer CHIMAIRA hasn't toured. It's a nice change but we do miss sweating our balls off in 100-degree heat. "There has been some big changes in the past year with t...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Video Clips From Solo Tour Available

Video clips of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan performing on August 16 at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York at the opening night of his "Gillan's Inn" solo tour have been posted online at YouTube.com. Check them out: "Smoke on the Water" (video) and "Bluesy Blue Sea" (video). Ian Gillan's ...

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IAN GILLAN Kicks Off Solo Tour Tonight

Launch Radio Networks reports: DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan steps out on his own tonight (Wednesday, August 16) with the launch of a solo tour at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York. The five-week North American run is in support of his solo album "Gillan's Inn", which he released to celebrate...

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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Family Jewels' Is A Ratings Success

The premiere episode of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' new reality show for the A&E network, called "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", was the most-watched series premiere of any A&E show since the launch of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" in August of 2004. There have been 12 new prime-time series...

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WHITESNAKE: Second Batch Of Remastered Albums Pushed Back

According to Deep-Purple.net, the second batch of remastered WHITESNAKE albums that were scheduled for around July 2006 have been pushed back to Christmas time. Three more titles are being re-released: "Come An' Get It" from 1981, featuring Jon Lord and Ian Paice; "Live In The Heart Of The City", wh...

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ROBERT PLANT And Current And Former DEEP PURPLE Members Sign On For Charity Event

Launch Radio Networks reports: Robert Plant has signed on for a benefit concert in London that will also feature DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice and former PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord. They'll perform with a house band that includes ex-WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden, ROXY MUSIC guitarist Phil Man...

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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY: Fall Tour Dates Announced

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has lined up the following tour dates in November: Nov. 02 - Allentown, PA - The Sterling Hotel Nov. 04 - Richmond, VA - Alley Katz More shows will be announced soon. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY will enter the studio in September to begin work on their new album, tentatively titled "Op...

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LUNARMILE: New Video Available

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),was filmed earlier this year performing its track "Don't Listen" at Madhouse Studios in Birmingham. This track was written...

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TED NUGENT To Release New Solo Album In The Spring

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports that Ted Nugent lit up VH1 this summer with the "SuperGroup" reality show. But the Motor City Madman says not to expect to hear much more from DAMNOCRACY, his 12-day collaboration with ex-SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian, BIOHAZARD's Even Sein...

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Is ROSE TATTOO Too Rock 'N' Roll For Australian Music Industry?

Patrick Donovan of The Age's "Sticky Carpet" (web site) has issued the following report: Are ROSE TATTOO too rock'n'roll for the Australian music industry? Seven members of the band — Angry Anderson, Geordie Leach, Ian Rilen, Rob Riley, Mick Cocks and the late Pete Wells and Dallas "Digger" Royal —...

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TED NUGENT: People Who Think Hunting Is Terrible Can Kiss My A**

Brent Frazee of The Mercury News reports that the first thing you have to know about Ted Nugent is that he isn't going to apologize to anyone for hunting. "I've got a message for all those people who think hunting is so terrible," he says. "They can kiss my (behind). "People will say ...

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Audio Interview With Former RIP Editor LONN FRIEND Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 87 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this special episode, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Lonn Friend, editor of long-defunct RIP magazine. Interview topics include Friend's new book "Life on Planet Rock", GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, BON JOVI, Seba...