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'Heavy Metal Box' Animated Product Shot Available

An animated product shot for the upcoming "Heavy Metal Box" (due on October 2 via Rhino Records) can be viewed below. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compila...

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LULLACRY: Seven New Songs In The Works

Guitarist Sami Vauhkonen of the Finnish female-fronted heavy rock outfit LULLACRY has issued the following update: We've had some difficulties to rehearse new material 'cause the bassist 'Heavy' [Kimmi Hiltunen] is suffering from some kind of, what the fu%& it's called… Whatever, his arm is quit...

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GENE SIMMONS Guests On Canada's 'Urban Rush'; Video Available

A 10-minute video interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons conducted on Friday, September 14 by "Urban Rush" — a Canadian entertainment talk show based out of Vancouver, British Columbia — can be viewed below. Gene Simmons was in Vancouver to promote his latest business venture — a clothing...

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NIKKI SIXX Opens Up About TOMMY LEE's Relationship With PAM ANDERSON, Recent Divorce

In this week's Steppin' Out magazine (web site),MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx sits down with Chaunce Hayden and tells how he really feels about Tommy Lee and Pam Anderson. The former drug addict-turned-author also shares his thoughts on his ex-wife Donna D'Errico and that little blue pill, Viagra....

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PAUL STANLEY: Atlanta Art Exhibitions Announced

According to PaulStanley.com.com, Wentworth Gallery will present two art exhibitions by KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley at the Wentworth locations in Atlanta, Georgia. The details are as follows: Friday, October 19, 2007 6-9 p.m. Wentworth Gallery - Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA...

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ROSE TATTOO To Perform At Australia's 'Live Indy Saturday'

Australian hard rock legends ROSE TATTOO will perform at the "Live Indy Saturday" event (with special guests RICH & FAMOUS) on Saturday, October 20 at Hard Rock Café in Surfers Paradise, Australia. For more information, download the press release (PDF file). A spring 2007 Beat TV interview with...

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KISS Guitarist Leads 50th Anniversary Beaverton Celebration Parade

Grand Marshal Tommy Thayer (KISS guitarist) and his wife Amber led the 50th anniversary Beaverton (Oregon) Celebration Parade in Tommy's hometown on Saturday, September 15. With great weather, the parade had the largest turnout on record. Tommy took time to sign autographs and take photos at a post-...

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MARK BOALS, MAGNUS KARLSSON Join Forces In THE CODEX

Frontiers Records will release an album from the brand new Mark Boals/Magnus Karlsson collaboration, THE CODEX, on November 9, 2007. THE CODEX marks the return to recording — after a three-year hiatus — for Mark Boals, who has previously worked with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and who was named Best Singer in...

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KISS: Dayton Fan Expo Report, Photos Available

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following message: "The first Dayton KISS Fan Expo was a huge success as hundreds of fans from as far away as Mexico and Canada gathered to celebrate their love for KISS! Fans spent over eight hours visiting, shopping for collectible...

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GENE SIMMONS Talks About 'Moneybag' Clothing Line

John Mackie of the Vancouver Sun conducted an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS and designer Jason Dussault at Leone's store in Vancouver, Sept. 14, 2007. The occasion was the launch of their new clothing line, Moneybag. An excerpt from the chat follows: Vancouver Sun: So why did you [Gene] want t...

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Fans Flock To GENE SIMMONS' Clothing Launch In Vancouver

Gerry Kahrmann of The Province reports that KISS bassist and television star/entrepreneur Gene Simmons was in Vancouver on Friday, cavorting with fans and, you guessed it, promoting his latest business venture — a clothing line called Moneybag. Simmons, whose trademark tongue has spawned countless i...

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KISS Guitarist To Act As Grand Marshall At Beaverton Celebration Parade

According to KissOnline.com, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer will be in Beaverton, Oregon this weekend, acting as grand marshal of the Beaverton Celebration Parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and winds from SW Allen Boulevard through Beaverton's allegedly "historic downtown." Best known as "that guy w...

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MOTÖRHEAD, WHITESNAKE, SAXON, JUDAS PRIEST Featured On 'Rock S'Cool' Double CD And DVD

Steamhammer/SPV has set an October 8 European release date for "Rock S'Cool", a double CD and DVD containing material some of the label's biggest and most promising hard rock and heavy metal artists. The "Rock S'Cool - A Spanking Good Song Collection" double CD consists of 30 tracks with a total pla...

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PAGAN'S MIND, WILD SIDE, ANTHEM To Perform At Tribute Concert To Late Guitarist

PAGAN'S MIND, WILD SIDE and ANTHEM are among the bands that will perform at a tribute concert to PAGAN'S MIND guitarist Thorstein Aaby who passed away on July 24, 2007 at the age of 36. The concert will take place on Saturday, September 15 at at Ritz in Skien, Norway and will feature appearances by...

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Original Music From 'Halloween' Soundtrack Posted Online

Rob Zombie has proved that he is not only a heavy metal god, but also a horror film master. His remake of the 1978 classic "Halloween" murdered the box office record for a Labor Day release with $31 million. Zombie not only brought the classic horror franchise back to life, but also used his musical...