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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...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Supporting Local Talent In The Northwest

EON Records, founded by KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and his brother John, has launched a new web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, "Portland, Oregon natives Tommy and John Thayer have long been aware of the depth of the local talent in the Northwest. Seeing their own music ....

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ALICE COOPER, ERIC SINGER Visit Kiss Coffeehouse

According to KissOnline.com, KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Singer and the legendary Alice Cooper visited the Kiss Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Wednesday, September 12. They greeted the staff, posed for photos and signed items for surprised Coffeehouse customers. Both Eric and Alic...

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KISS Gets Guitar Hero Axe

For Guitar Hero fans who find that going Pete Townshend on a plastic toy guitar after a monster encore is a little anti-climactic, a company called Art Guitar is offering an alternative with a little more heft. The company is now taking preorders for a life-size alternative to RedOctane's official a...

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GENE SIMMONS To Appear At Vancouver Fashion Boutique Tomorrow

According to Straight.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will appear on Friday (September 14) at Vancouver's L2 Leone fashion boutique in the Sinclair Centre (350 Howe Street). He'll be there from 4 to 6 p.m. to sign autographs and to promote his line of MoneyBag streetwear. Leone carries Money...

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PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS To Appear At 'Tiger Electronics Power Tour Electric Guitar' Party

According to KissOnline.com, KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will appear at the Tiger Electronics Power Tour Electric Guitar launch party. The party will take place at the New York City Hard Rock Café on September 19 and is an "invitation-only" event. Tiger Electronics is part of the Hasb...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers MONTROSE; Audio Available

German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has posted the sixth MP3 snippet from his upcoming "Diamonds Unlocked" covers album. Commented Axel: "Yes, the song has the same title as one song from 'Mystica', but nothing else in common! 'Rock the Nation' was the first song way back in the Seventies where I heard...