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LION'S SHARE: 'Emotional Coma' U.S. Release Date Announced

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE will release their new album, "Emotional Coma", in the U.S. on January 29 via Locomotive Music. The CD was released by AFM Records in Europe and Spiritual Beast in Japan/Asia and features guest solos from ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, and MEGADETH guitari...

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KISS: 'Kissology Vol. 3' 'General Market' Bonus Disc Details Revealed

KISS' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Pictured is the actual printing proof for the front and back cover of the 'general market' bonus disc for 'Kissology 3'. This is the infamous 'first reunion performance' on June 15, 1996 at the KROQ Weenie Roast! "This bonus disc...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'The Devil Knows My Name' DVD Trailer Available

A three-and-a-half-minute trailer for ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, "The Devil Knows My Name", can be viewed below. A January release is expected. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release. John 5 released his third solo album, "T...

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BILLY SHEEHAN, REB BEACH, BERNIE TORME Featured On CARINA LIROLA Album

Bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS, STEVE VAI),guitarists Bernie Torme (OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN) and Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER),drummer Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and keyboardist Jens Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STRATOVARIUS) are among the musi...

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SIXX: A.M. Guitarist: Writing 'The Heroin Diaries' Songs Was Like Scoring A Movie

Amber Tomlinson of the Herald Journal reports: Most people's first response when looking at DJ Ashba (SIXX: A.M., ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist) is not thinking he is from Indiana. Ashba, who is covered in tattooos, wears rock star garb and sports numerous piercings, could be stereotyped as the a...

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KISS: Rare Backstage Interview From 1977 Surfaces

According to KissNews.de, a rare KISS backstage interview from 1997 has been posted at YouTube. In this clip former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley says he can't get down on his knees anymore because of an injury he had sustained. Watch the nine-minute interview below. According to a posting on KISS' off...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Talks About New Solo Album

Antonio Rodrigues Junior of Brazil's Commando Rock recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Commando Rock: You're working now on your new solo album, "BK3". What can you tell me about this material?...

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PAUL STANLEY: Photos From Canadian Guitar Launch Posted Online

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with photos from the launch of the much-anticipated Paul Stanley Electric Guitar and accessories, held on November 3 at the Zellers and Home Outfitters store in Georgetown, Ontario. Canada-based KISS tribute band FRIED ALIVE appeared at the s...

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TO-MERA: 'Delusions' Artwork Preview Available

The cover artwork for TO-MERA's sophomore album, entitled "Delusions", has been posted online at this location (art created by Eliran Kantor). 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 TER...

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Singer JAMES RIVERA Says End-Of-Tour Altercation Led To His Exit From VICIOUS RUMORS

Veteran heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) has confirmed his departure from VICIOUS RUMORS, the long-running San Francisco Bay Area metal band he joined in September 2005. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today, Rivera said about his dec...

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CANDIRIA To Release Collection Of Rare Tracks, Remix Compilation

Brooklyn-based experimental metal band CANDIRIA has announced its next two releases: * A rare tracks/b-sides compilation of never-before-heard material written and recorded by members of CANDIRIA during various recording sessions prior to 2001 * A remix/reinvention compilation of material from the b...

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KISS To Rock Australia's GRAND PRIX

KISS's official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following message: "The rumors are true. KISS will provide a spectacular conclusion to the 2008 Formula 1 ING Australian Grand Prix by performing their full stage show for race goers in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16th, 2008. "KISS w...

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METALLICA: 'Teach 'Em All - A High-School Tribute' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming METALLICA tribute album, "Teach 'Em All - A High-School Tribute To Metallica", can be viewed at this location. "Teach 'Em All - A High-School Tribute To Metallica" will be released in April 2008 via High School Tributes — the production of high school La Frontalièr...

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PAUL STANLEY Preacher Guitar Announced

Washburn Guitars, pioneering the world's finest cutting-edge instruments for over 125 years, announced today the addition of the Preacher Guitar to the Paul Stanley Signature Series. The new line combines the distinctive style and tone of KISS' iconic frontman with Washburn's commitment to craftsman...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'There Is Nothing In Me That Wants To Go In There And Do New Music'

Billboard magazine recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Billboard: You've got the third series of the "Kissology" DVD coming out next month. Is there much more we can expect coming? Simmons: There'll be 10. No one — and that in...