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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...

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CROWN OF THORNS Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of CROWN OF THORNS. Band leader Jean Beauvoir recently agreed to bring back the legendary band with a brand new album. "Some basic tracks [have been] recorded already," says Jean, "but still early stages. We want to focus on great songs, I feel that this i...

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DOKKEN Plans September Release For 'Lightning Strikes Again'

DOKKEN mainman/namesake Don Dokken has issued the following update: "The boys and I are currently in the studio working on [the new DOKKEN album] 'Lightning Strikes Again' and it should be out sometime in September. We will be playing various festivals this summer and we all hope you will make it to...

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MESSIAH'S KISS Confirmed For MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),will take part in the Magic Circle Festival in the heart of Germany, Bad Arolsen on July 7. Headlining will be the event will be MANOWAR, with many more acts yet to be annou...

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GENE SIMMONS Rocks Times Square; Photos Available

On Wednesday (April 11) at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York City, gamers and rockers alike were treated to an event of heroic proportions. Guitar Hero II recently launched for Xbox 360, and to celebrate, five lucky gamers got the chance to win a jam session with the KISS bassist/vocali...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Members: Debut CD Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, is making its long-awaited debut CD available via its official web site. Billy originally teamed up with fellow Dublin, California ragers Willy Lange (RAMPAGE, LAAZ ROCKIT),...