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PAUL STANLEY Hospitalized Prior To California Gig; KISS Performs As Three-Piece

Paul Stanley was unable to perform at KISS's show earlier tonight (Friday, July 27) in San Jacinto, CA. According to unconfirmed reports, he was sent to a local hospital after it was determined that his heart was beating at 200 beats per minute and he was given a shot in an attempt to slow it ...

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BRUCE KULICK Checks In From GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Tour

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted a lengthy update on his web site regarding his recent activities. An excerpt follows: "I have been rocking with GRAND FUNK in so many cities it is hard to remember what state I am in. The wonders of flying for sure... exce...

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PAUL STANLEY: Photos From Chicago Art Exhibit Available

KISS' official web site has been updated with several photos from guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's Sunday (July 22) Chicago art exhibit at Wentworth Gallery. This gallery show attracted another huge crowd of art buyers and fans who waited patiently in the line that ran through the Mall. Those who p...

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KISS, RATT, NIGHTWISH Members Offer Advice To Aspiring Musicians; Video Available

Bruce Kulick (KISS),Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT),Tuomas Holopainen (NIGHTWISH) and Anette Olzon (NIGHTWISH) offer advice to aspiring musicians in a five-minute "Music School" segment on Norway's NRK P3TV. Watch the clip at this location. ...

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Baseball League To 'KISS' Its Season Goodbye

According to Spinner.com, the Brockton Rox of the independent Can-Am baseball league will pay homage to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons on his birthday (August 25) with a blowout dedicated to Simmons and his band. "Kiss the Season Goodbye" night — which falls, logically enough, during the last we...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". 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 compilation also boasts hi...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist Schedules London Clinic

The Guitar Institute (part of London, England's Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) has announced that SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser will deliver an exclusive clinic during the Institute's Metal Hammer Weekender this summer. This fantastic two-day weekend event, sponsored by Metal Hamm...

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Former PARADISE LOST Drummer Offering Private Lessons

Britain's Wigan Today reports: The former drummer from a top heavy metal band is hoping to set a new generation of musicians on the road to stardom. Lee Morris, 37, married a Wigan girl and settled in the area after quitting the "kings of gloom", PARADISE LOST, five years ago. Now, the Wolverhampton...

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PETER CRISS: 'I'm A Kid Inside And The Music Keeps Me Young'

Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News recently conducted an interview with original KISS drummer Peter Criss. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reminiscent nature of his new solo album, "One for All": "As I have grown and become a real adult — kind of — it's an album of ...

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IRON MAIDEN, DRAGONFORCE Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'

IRON MAIDEN's "The Number of the Beast" and DRAGONFORCE's "Through the Fire and Flames" are among the latest confirmed tracks for the upcoming Activision title Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. According to GameSpy, since the release of the first Guitar Hero game, DRAGONFORCE has consistently been o...

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H.I.M.: Video Interview With VILLE VALO Available

Germany's Sonic Seducer magazine conducted an interview with H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo at the end of May in Los Angeles during the mixing sessions for the band's new album, "Venus Doom". Watch the interview in two parts below. Fan-filmed video footage of H.I.M. performing its new single, "Kiss of D...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Rocks For Charity

Nancy Townsley of The Forest Grove News-Times reports: In or out of makeup, Tommy Thayer is a colorful guy. The Beaverton native and lead guitarist for the rock band KISS has no shortage of gigs on his electronic calendar. Last week he was on stage in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., performing in a ...

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KISS Rocks CISCO; Photos Available

KISS' official web site has been updated with photos from the band's Wednesday night (July 25) performance at Cisco's annual "Customer Appreciation Event" in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Deuce 03. Makin' Love 04. Calling Dr. Love 05. Lick It...

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KISS EXPERIENCE Show To Become Reality

A production company with over 20 years of experience putting shows on the road for some of the country's top artists is putting together a Kiss Experience show for a 2007-2008 debut. The company is currently seeking the Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley personalities for the project. All potential candi...

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KISS: 1976 Recording Of 'Hard Luck Woman' Live Performance Surfaces

A private recording of KISS performing "Hard Luck Woman" live in 1976 has surfaced on eBay as a part of an 18-song concert in Memphis, Tennessee on December 2, 1976. "Hard Luck Woman" was only performed live for the first few shows of KISS' 1976 "Rock And Roll Over" tour and was never ...