Search results for 'kiss'
News
GENE SIMMONS To Appear In 'Extract' Film
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons reportedly has a small part as a "shady lawyer" in Mike Judge's new comedy "Extract", which is set to open in theaters in September. The story centers on a flower extract factory owner (Jason Bateman) who's dealing with workplace problems and a streak of bad luck,...May 3, 2009
News
IRON MONKEY: Early Albums To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks
Two long-out-of-print releases from cult U.K. aggro-doomsters IRON MONKEY will be reissued on May 25 via Earache Records, housed in one value-packed set, retailing for the price of a normal full-price CD. The band's 1997 self-titled debut effort, "Iron Monkey", introduced the world to how warped and...May 3, 2009
News
TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Debut Solo Album; Video Available
Austria's Mulatschag.TV has posted a new six-minute interview with powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). Watch the clip below. Owens will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers...May 2, 2009
News
PAUL STANLEY: New KISS Album 'As Good As' Band's Classic Records
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley was interviewed this morning (Friday, May 1) on "The Danny Bonaduce Show" on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania radio station 94 WYSP. Topics included his upcoming art gallery appearances in Pennsylvania, the early favorable results for Canadian cities on the upcomin...May 1, 2009
News
TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...April 30, 2009
News
Former MEGADETH Bassist On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Things Are Peaceful Between Us'
Kris Melton of Rock Fist Reviews recently conducted an interview with bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5, HAIL!). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock Fist Reviews: Dave Mustaine was the original guitarist for METALLICA. While MEGADETH gained fame, they never received quite the sa...April 30, 2009
News
PAUL STANLEY To Guest On 'The Danny Bonaduce Show'
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley will be interviewed on "The Danny Bonaduce Show" this Friday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m. on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania radio station 94 WYSP. You can to listen the interview live via the Internet at this location. KISS' upcoming U.S. and Canadian tour will be the wor...April 30, 2009
News
HOLZWARTH Brothers: RHAPSODY OF FIRE, BLIND GUARDIAN Members Schedule Masterclasses
The Holzwarth brothers — RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer Alex Holzwarth and BLIND GUARDIAN/POWER QUEST bassist Oliver Holzwarth — will hold bass and drum masterclasses in Germany and Austria in May. Alex and Oliver will play and break down songs by RHAPSODY OF FIRE and BLIND GUARDIAN as well as classic tun...April 30, 2009
News
TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Listening Party Announced
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will hold a listening party for his first solo album, "Play My Game", at Scorchers in Akron, Ohio on Sunday, May 3 starting at around 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. A private party will ta...April 30, 2009
News
KISS To Rock Quebec City's 2009 Summer Festival
KISS will rock Quebec City, Quebec, Canada's 2009 Summer Festival (Festival d'été) on Thursday, July 16. Ticket on-sale details will be announced soon. Festival d'été has been taking place annually since 1968. It is organized by groups of business persons and artists of Quebec City in order to show...April 29, 2009
News
ROCK CAMP Begins In Los Angeles With STEVEN TYLER, DUFF MCKAGAN, Others
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp kicks off on Wednesday (April 29) in Hollywood with a list of guest instructors that includes AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan, FOO FIGHTERS touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee, Todd Rundgren, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and others....April 29, 2009
News
DEAN LICKYER, BOBNOXIOUS To Open For KISS At Sarnia's ROGERS BAYFEST
According to The Sarnia Observer, DEAN LICKYER and BOBNOXIOUS (featuring RAZOR singer Bob Reid) will take the stage as opening acts for KISS at this year's 11th annual Rogers Bayfest in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on Friday, July 10. "It's exciting," said organizer Michele Stokley. "People have been ask...April 29, 2009
News
TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...April 29, 2009
News
More New KISS 'Elder'-Period Footage Surfaces
Two additional "Music From The Elder"-period KISS clips have surfaced on YouTube (see below) as well as a "Creatures Of The Night"-era footage from KISS' 1983 Keil Auditorium concert in St. Louis, Missouri. The clips were released to promote a continuing series of KISS auctions from eBay seller Elit...April 28, 2009
News
Sault Ste. Marie Councillor Opposes KISS Concert
According to SooToday.com, as of 7:55 a.m. today (Tuesday, Aril 28),8,231 votes had been cast for the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, which ranked third in the contest to determine which North American cities will be included in the upcoming KISS tour. City Council's support for a KISS concert at the Es...April 28, 2009
Prev 