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ACE FREHLEY: 'Thank God I'm Clean And Sober Today'

Jeff Maisey of HamptonRoads.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HamptonRoads.com: When the members of KISS set out to make solo albums back in 1978, was there a competitive spirit to see whose album would sell best?...

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ACE FREHLEY To Play London In April

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is scheduled to perform at the Astoria in London, England on April 11, 2008. Ace Frehley's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Dec. 27 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 28 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 29 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA Dec. 31 - Crocodile Rock ...

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STORMHAMMER: Tentative Album Title Announced

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have issued the following update: "We are still very busy [recording the new STORMHAMMER CD]. The title of the album may be 'Signs of Revolution', though we're not sure about that. All guitar parts for the new album are recorded, drums are finished, bass is in prog...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks 'The Celebrity Apprentice'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently took part in a conference call with reporters to discuss his participation in "The Celebrity Apprentice" show, which is scheduled to premiere Thursday, January 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. According to RealityTVWorld.com, Simmons decided to jump onboard de...

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ACE FREHLEY, ALICE COOPER, JAY JAY FRENCH: How LED ZEPPELIN Changed Our Lives

The December 2007 issue of Classic Rock magazine features the story of "the good times and bad times of LED ZEPPELIN — as seen through the eyes of rock's biggest stars." A couple of excerpts follow: Ace Frehley (KISS): "That show at the Fillmore East [in New York on January 31, 1969] changed my life...

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TO-MERA: Another New Song Posted Online

TO-MERA is the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band formed by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss (photo) and bassist Lee Barrett (ex-EXTREME NOISE TERROR, DISGUST, MUSSOLINI HEADKICK),has posted another new track, entitled "Inside the Hourglass" on the group's MySpace page. The song comes of...

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MNEMIC Guitarist Looks Back On 2007

Guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie of the Danish modern metallers MNEMIC has issued the following update: "We have kept rather quiet since the Danish Metal Awards, which was our last performance for the year 2007, and now it's about time for an update from the cold shores of the north to let all of yo...

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'20 Fathers Of Heavy Metal' Canadian TV Special To Re-Air This Week

"Listed: 20 Fathers of Heavy Metal" will re-air on Canada's MuchMoreMusic this Friday, December 21 at 8 p.m., on Saturday, December 22 at 11 p.m., and on Wednesday, December 26 at 1:00 a.m. According to a program description, "Listed" "counts down the 20 'fathers of heavy metal.' These bands' grandi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels Cleveland Show

The Akron Beacon Journal reports that OZZY OSBOURNE has cancelled his Thursday (Dec. 20) concert at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland "due to an unforeseen personal family matter," according to a news release. The show will not be rescheduled because of scheduling conflicts. Refunds are available at...

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DOKKEN: 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town' Animated Video Posted Online

DOKKEN's animated video for the band's holiday single, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", taken from the "Monster Ballads Xmas" compilation (Razor & Tie),can be viewed below (animation created by Serge Volsky). According to CDJapan.co.jp, California hard rockers DOKKEN will release their new albu...

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BONHAM, SHOTGUN MESSIAH, ZAN CLAN Members Featured On 'Heroes Of The Night' KISS Tribute

TributeAlbums.com has set a January 15, 2008 release date for "Heroes of the Night", a tribute to the classic KISS album "Creatures of the Night". The brainchild of Connecticut-based rock outfit EMERALD MONKEY, the CD features guest appearances by members of BONHAM, SHOTGUN MESSIAH, ZAN CLAN, and mo...

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KISS: Third 'Kissology Vol. 3' Easter Egg Revealed

KISS' brand new DVD box set, "Kissology - Vol. 3 1992-2000", features a total of three Easter eggs — one per disc. The Easter eggs can be found by pressing up once at the main menu until the word "Kissology" is highlighted. Then press enter. * Disc 1 has an "amazing' five-minute compilation of KISS'...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks 'The Celebrity Apprentice'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is one of 14 celebrities (photo) who will be stepping in as participants on "The Apprentice" beginning on January 3. Other celebrity participants include "Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore (he was Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero),Olympic gold medalists Nadia Comeneci and...

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KISS: Another 'Kissology - Vol. 3 1992-2000' Preview Clip Available

Video footage of KISS performing the song "Rock And Roll All Nite" on October 31, 1998 in Los Angeles, California can be viewed below. The clip comes off the band's forthcoming DVD box set "Kissology - Vol. 3 1992-2000", which features the full Dodgers Stadium show. VH1 Classic Records will release...

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ROSE TATTOO: Ninth Chapter Of 'Tatts TV' Available

Legendary Australian hard rock band ROSE TATTOO has posted the ninth chapter of Tatts TV. Listen as guitarist Mick Cocks takes you on a special trip and shares some of his great memories and big secrets. Watch the ninth chapter of Tatts TV below. ROSE TATTOO's new album, entitled "Blood Brothers", w...