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ERIC SINGER: 'I Play Drums For A Living And Whether I Like It Or Not, It's Still A Business'

Drummer Eric Singer was recently interviewed live onstage at the 21st annual NY/NJ Kiss Expo by rock & roll comic C.C. Banana. Part serious interview and part comedy roast, the exchange has been transcribed and is now available online. Topics include original KISS drummer Peter Criss, Eric's num...

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MNEMIC Guitarist On Opening For METALLICA: 'It Was The Best Show Ever!'

Danish metallers MNEMIC opened for METALLICA on July 13 in Århus, Denmark. Also appearing on the bill was VOLBEAT. Commented MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie: "It was the best fucking show ever!!!! Everything was simply smooth that day!! Check out the pictures!! And guess what?! The next day...

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H.I.M.: 'Venus Doom' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork of H.I.M.'s sixth studio album, "Venus Doom", has been posted online at this location. Due in North America on September 18, "Venus Doom" was mixed at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California with producer/mixer Tim Palmer (TIN MACHINE, THE CURE, THE HOUSE OF LOVE, NED'S ATOMIC D...

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Original KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Featured In DUNKIN' DONUTS TV Commercials

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is featured in the latest television commercials from Dunkin' Donuts, the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. The America Runs on Dunkin' campaign features advertisements directed by screenwriter, director, producer and actor Zach Braff. Two spots w...

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PETER CRISS To Guest On 'Radio Reality Check'

According to KissAsylum.com, original KISS drummer Peter Criss will be the special guest on "Radio Reality Check" on Thursday, July 19. For more information or to stream the show, go to this location. Peter Criss will make a rare live special appearance at Virgin Megastore in New York City (52 E. .....

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SYMPHONY X Lands On Norwegian Album Chart

SYMPHONY X's new CD, "Paradise Lost", has entered the Norwegian album chart at position No. 41. Updated list of "Paradise Lost" first-week chart positions: USA: #123 Sweden: #32 Norway: #41 Germany: #50 France: #60 Netherlands: #59 UK: #169 (rock/metal chart: #12) "Paradise Lost" sold just under 6,5...

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LION'S SHARE Guitarist To Guest On 'Hair Metal Haven'

LION'S SHARE guitarist and founding member Lars Chriss will be interviewed by Chris Nelson on this week's edition of "Hair Metal Haven" on Rock 247 Online. The show will be broadcast between 17.00 and 19.00 GMT on Saturday, July 21. To listen to the program via the Internet, click here. LION'S SHARE...

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GWAR Frontman Says SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Is 'A Big Whiner'

FHMonline.com recently conducted an interview with Dave Brockie, GWAR frontman and intergalactic badass. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FHMonline.com: SLIPKNOT recently told us that they're the most insane band. Why should we believe you? Brockie: They're basically a GWAR tribute band —...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'No One Has The Right To Argue With Me'

Allison Kugel of PR.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PR.com: Since you seem to be the ultimate entrepreneur, when you started KISS, when you co-founded KISS I should say, was it simply a means to an end for you? Gene Si...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'Family Jewels: The Best Of Seasons 1 & 2' DVD Due In August

According to KissAsylum.com, A&E TV Video will release "Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Best of Seasons 1 & 2" DVD set on August 14. This 176-minute set features highlights from the first two seasons of the series, including the following episodes: * "Happily Unmarried" * "Next Generation Ro...

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Paradise Lost

Has it really been five years since power proggers SYMPHONY X released "The Odyssey"? The impact of that album has been a lasting one, but damn, it has seemed like forever since it came out. Fortunately, it is not a stretch to say that "Paradise Lost" has been worth the long wait. It is everything ....

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BRUCE KULICK Issues Studio Update

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently resumed recording his next solo CD, tentatively titled "BK3". He has launched a studio blog to give fans a chance to keep track of the process. An excerpt from Bruce's latest entry is as follows: "We picked up where I left off on that song 'What Did I Say'...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Has No Plans To Do 'Farewell' Tour Sequels

LiveDaily recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On SLAYER's upcoming tour with MARILYN MANSON: "It has the potential to be great — and hopefully it is. To me, it pretty much depends on what Manson plays. He can come out, guns bla...

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SYMPHONY X Kicks Off U.S. Leg Of 'Paradise Lost' Tour; Setlist Revealed

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X kicked off the U.S. leg of the "Paradise Lost" tour Thursday night (July 12) at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. (intro) Oculus Ex Inferni 02. Set the World on Fire 03. Domination 04. Serpent's Kiss 05. Paradise Lost 06. In...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Vocalist JAMIE HOOPER Forced To Sit Out OZZFEST Tour

Vancouver, B.C.-based heavy metal warriors 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have issued the following statement: "As we start the Ozzfest tour, we are unfortunately one member short. Jamie Hooper has been experiencing problems with his voice and thus his ability to sing. Under the recommendation of doctors, Jamie...