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ELECTRIC EARTH: 'Selling Souls' Vinyl EP Detailed

Sweden's ELECTRIC EARTH has announced more details about its upcoming vinyl EP, "Selling Souls", due at the end of April. The A-side will feature the two newly recorded, non-album tracks "Bring on the Storm" and "Unicorn" while the B-side offers two covers featuring special guests. Mattias "Ia" Eklu...

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KISS Expo In St. Louis Will be Tribute To MARK ST. JOHN

According to KissOnline.com, the first-ever St. Louis KISS Fan Expo will be a tribute to late KISS guitarist Mark St. John. Special guests Bruce Kulick and Mark's brother — Mike Norton — will celebrate the life of the former KISS guitarist. The Expo will take place on Sunday June 24 from 1:00 p.m. t...

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KISS: Rare 'Unmasked' Video Interview Surfaces

According to KissKollector.com, a never-before-seen interview with KISS has surfaced online. After KISS officially appeared without make up for the first time ever on September 18, 1983 live on MTV to coincide with the release of the then brandnew album "Lick It Up", the band did many more interview...

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MNEMIC: More European Tour Dates Announced

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will embark on two headlining tours, covering mainly the United Kingdom and Portugal, later this summer. Commented the band: "We are more than happy to announce that we will finally be playing Portugal for the first time in our career. Prepare yourself for some 'Blade...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, INTO ETERNITY: New Audio Interviews Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features part one of their coverage of the Metal for the Masses 2007 tour. It features interviews hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with DARK TRANQUILLITY vocalist Mikael Stanne and INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block. Topics include DARK TRANQUILLITY'...

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EDGUY Frontman Discusses AVANTASIA Project

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently gave an interview to his webmaster about "The Scarecrow", the third installment of his AVANTASIA solo project. The album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, who also played the rhythm guitar on the CD. The drums were laid down by KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Si...

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Report: Chiropractor With Rockin' KISS Collection

Jennifer Maciejewski of Today's Chiropractic Lifestyle reports: When Peter Joffe, D.C., pulled a muscle in his back while bowling with some friends during college, he tried everything from painkillers to hot packs, but nothing touched the pain. After a few days, he visited the chiropractor that his...

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ALICE COOPER To Guest On 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson'

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, Alice Cooper will appear on CBS-TV's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" the night of May 3 (technically May 4 as the show airs just after midnight in many timezones). Alice Cooper recently indicated on his radio show that the group's new album has only b...

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KISS Members Comment On MARK ST. JOHN's Passing

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer have issued statements regarding the passing of former KISS guitarist Mark St. John, who died on April 5 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. He was 51. Paul Stanley: "Mark tried his best to become the guitar player that KISS and our fans needed,...

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KISS Tribute Band KLOWN To Release 'Klown Alive II'

In what appears to be a first in the world of KISS tribute bandom, the wacky and offbeat KISS tribute band KLOWN has announced plans to release "Klown Alive II", a collection of KISS classics and tons of rarely played and obscure tracks all recorded live at various KLOWN shows over the years. The al...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'I Just Do My Instrumental Thing Because I Love It'

ConcertConnections.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON). A few excerpts follow: ConcertConnections.net: When did you first get interested in playing guitar? John: I started taking lessons when I was seven. I'm a big JIMI HENDRIX fan, and a big KIS...

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Photographer Threatens To Sue GENE SIMMONS' Live-In Girlfriend For Copyright Infringement

World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' longtime partner Shannon Tweed has come under fire for using photographs taken of her without asking for permission. The former Playboy Playmate-turned-reality TV star has allegedly used pictures taken by top photograp...

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PAUL STANLEY: Performance Footage, Interview From Australian TV Available

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley performed "Shandi" in the studio of the "Today Show" in Australia on Saturday (April 14). Watch it at this location. He was also interviewed on the show: Part#1, Part#2. Stanley is touring Australia in support of his new solo album, "Live to Win", which came ...

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STATIC-X Frontman Talks About Songwriting Process For 'Cannibal'

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts follow: The Culture Shock: You've got a pretty extensive tour coming up. What do you do in the days leading up to a tour like this to kind of prepare yourself for a few ...

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PAUL STANLEY Has No Plans For Tell-All Autobiography

Australia's TheAge.com.au reports: Fans hoping for an insight into the rock'n'roll lifestyle of charismatic KISS guitarist Paul Stanley shouldn't hold out hope of hearing it from the horse's mouth. Nothing, Stanley says, turns him off more than celebrities who release tell-all autobiographies. Fello...