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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: Creating New Characters For ERIC CARR And VINNIE VINCENT Was 'A Misstep'

AskMen.com recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. AskMen.com: Can fans look forward to new KISS material in the near future? Stanley: Actually, it looks like we'll be going in the studio shortly to do the first new...

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GENE SIMMONS On Canada's 'The Hour'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was the featured guest on "The Hour" with host George Stroumboulopoulos last night (Thursday, November 27). The 17-minute segment, which aired on CBC in Canada, is available for viewing below. Gene Simmons has told Jane Stevenson of Canada's Sun Media that the vete...

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IRON MAIDEN Prepares To Rock Brazil… Again

CNN.com reports that veteran heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN today announced five new tour dates in Brazil, within months of playing to capacity crowds in some of country's biggest music venues. Last March, they packed out the 40,000 capacity Palmeiras Stadium in Sao Paulo. Next March, they'll be follo...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Five Brazilian Shows

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have announced five shows in Brazil as part of the fourth and final leg of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Feb. 13 - Dubai, UAE - Media City Amphitheatre Feb. 15 - Bangalore, India Royal - Challenge R...

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GENE SIMMONS Confirms Plans For New KISS Studio Album

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told Jane Stevenson of Canada's Sun Media that the veteran glam rockers are writing songs for a new album that he expects they will record next year and release next summer. KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley will produce the disc. The band will follow the albu...

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EXTREME Guitarist: 'This Tour Was One Of The Most Amazing And Memorable Experiences Of My Life'

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt of the reunited Massachusetts rockers EXTREME has issued the following message: We have just wrapped up our Europe-UK tour. "Although I really feel the need to reach out to all that came out to the shows to rock with us, I am at a loss for words to let you know how ...

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JOHN CORABI To Guest On New BRUCE KULICK Solo Album

John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION, RATT, ESP) is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "As you all know, I have been recording [...

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VINNIE PAUL On SIRIUS XM's 'Liquid Metal'; Video Available

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott recently stopped by Sirius XM's "Liquid Metal" to talk about "He Came To Rock" — the new paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Watch video footage of his appearance at www.sirius.com/li...

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GENE SIMMONS Plots Revival Of His Canadian Label

Kamau High of Billboard.biz reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is bringing back his dormant Canadian label, Simmons Records. Simmons, who also stars in his own reality show, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", told The Star that he wanted acts he signed to develop a Canadian identity before a...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...

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LYNCH MOB: 'REvolution Live!' Deluxe Edition Due In December

Cleopatra Records has set a December 9 release date for the deluxe edition of LYNCH MOB's "REvolution Live!". This monstrous audio-video spectacular features legendary axeman George Lynch and his band performing killer, supercharged renditions of classic DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB tracks, professionally filme...

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DEATH ANGEL Frontman Comments On Bassist DENNIS PEPA's Departure

San Francisco photographer/writer Raymond Ahner of Ground Control Magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Mark Osegueda of the San Francisco Bay Area metal band DEATH ANGEL on October 28, 2008, prior to bassist Denis Papa's last show with the group. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow be...

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VINNIE PAUL, Father Sign Copies Of DIMEBAG Book In Dallas; Photos Available

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott and his father, Jerry Abbott took part in a signing session for "He Came To Rock" — the new paperback photo book/DVD on Vinnie's late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott — on Thursday (November 20) at Best Buy in Dallas,...

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EDGUY Frontman Begins Work On Next AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY's official web site has been updated with the following interview with the group's frontman, Tobias Sammet: Q: The new album, "Tinnitus Sanctus", is out now. What are your expectations towards the sales? Tobias: "Well, the sales seem to be quite strong so far, even though I don't expect the al...

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DOKKEN: Cincinnati Footage Available

Hard Rock Hideout has uploaded video footage of DOKKEN's August 16, 2008 concert at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio (where DOKKEN was the support act for POISON). Watch the clips below. DOKKEN's latest album "Lightning Strikes Again", was released on May 13, 2008 via Rhino Records. Th...