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FAITH CIRCUS Debut To Feature Guest Appearances From Former TNT, STAGE DOLLS Members
Norwegian hard rock band FAITH CIRCUS will release its self-titled debut album next month via Kivel Records. The CD, which is currently being mixed by by Ty Sims of BOMBAY BLACK, features "strong melodies, great hooks, burning frets, pounding drums, thunderous bass and smooth-yet-powerful vocals," a...May 13, 2008
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KISS Added To Munich Olympic Walk Of Stars
According to a posting on KISS' official web site, the four members of KISS put their hands and autographs in cement last night (Sunday, May 11) before the band's show in Munich, Germany, to be included on the Munich Olympic Walk of Stars. Famous national and international personalities from sports,...May 12, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Discusses 'World's Oldest Profession'
Jeff Makos of Publishers Weekly recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about his Gene's book, "Ladies of the Night", which discusses the world's oldest profession. An excerpt from the chat follows. Publishers Weekly: Your book makes the argument that prostitution giv...May 12, 2008
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KISS Covers RICK ASTLEY: 'Rare' Footage Posted Online
Rare footage of KISS performing a cover of the RICK ASTLEY hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up" can be viewed below. (Yes, we know it's a joke.) According to Wikipedia, "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a dance-pop song originally performed by Rick Astley. It was released as a single from Astley's multi-mi...May 11, 2008
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LIGHT YOURSELF ON FIRE Signs With SEVENTH RULE RECORDINGS
Seventh Rule Recordings has announced the signing of Tampa, Florida's LIGHT YOURSELF ON FIRE. The group, which consists of four veterans of Tampa's metal and hardcore scenes, hailing from such bands as REVERSAL OF MAN, SCROG and BRUTALITY, will release its new album, "Intimacy", in the fall. The CD...May 10, 2008
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: I've Certainly Embraced My Mortality As Of Late
Francois Marchand of the Edmonton Journal recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On whether it's inappropriate to picture him as a "curator" of heavy metal: "Not a curator, bud. That sounds like a smoking jacket and a pipe don'...May 10, 2008
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KISS Kicks Off European Tour In Oberhausen; Photos, Setlist Available
KISS kicked off its European tour earlier tonight (Friday, May 9) at Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Photos from the concert and a short English-language review can be found at Norway's NRK.no. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Deuce 02. Strutter 03. Got To Choose 04. Hotter Than Hell 05. Fireho...May 9, 2008
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KISS: Oberhausen Soundcheck Photos Posted Online
KISS' official web site has been updated with photos of the band's soundcheck for tonight's (May 9) European tour-opening show in Oberhausen, Germany. Dozens of lucky fans attended the sold-out sound check and witnessed KISS tear through "C'mon And Love Me", "Hotter Than Hell", "Firehouse", "Lick It...May 9, 2008
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KISS: New Video Interview With TOMMY THAYER Available
Guitar amp company Hughes & Kettner conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer earlier this week while the band was in Cologne, Germany rehearsing for its current European tour. Watch the seven-minute chat below. As previously reported, Tommy Thayer told an Italian radio station on...May 9, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY Doesn't See KISS Reunion In His Future
Gene Triplett of NewsOK.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the possibility of a KISS reunion with him on guitar: "Uh, I don't see it happening. I never say never, but I just turned 57. I don't see myself getting...May 9, 2008
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KISS: Video Footage, Photos From German Press Conference Available
The four members of KISS Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer took part in a press conference earlier today (Thursday, May 8) in Oberhausen, Germany ahead of the opening show of the band's European tour, which is scheduled to kick off tomorrow in the same city. Check a couple of...May 8, 2008
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ROSE TATTOO: Special Edition Of 'Blood Brothers' To Include Bonus DVD
Wacken Records/SPV will release a "special edition" of "Blood Brothers" (cover artwork),the latest album from the Australian rock legends ROSE TATTOO, on June 13. Besides the regular album, the "special edition" will feature a DVD containing the Wacken Open Air show from 2006 plus the Tatts TV inte...May 8, 2008
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HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM Working On New Material
Daniel Cardoso (ex-SIRIUS, RE:AKTOR) has issued the following update on HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM, his heavy groove/rock/metal collaboration with Kristoffer Garm Rygg (ULVER, ex-ARCTURUS, BORKNAGAR): "Since [HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM's debut album] 'Murder Nature' [2006] was released, Kristoffer and I have both...May 8, 2008
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Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL: Complete Schedule Announced
The organizers of the Magic Circle Festival have announced the complete schedule for this year's event, which will take place July 9-12 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. The festival will feature four days of metal, 20,000 free beers, 20,000 free copies of the new MANOWAR single and four custom-built chopper...May 7, 2008
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At Home With PAUL STANLEY
Stephen Krcmar of 944.com reports: Last year, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley sold about $2 million in paintings artwork he never expected the public to see. Until 2001, "Star Child's" painting was limited to applying his signature makeup before every KISS show. But when Stanley divorced his no...May 7, 2008
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