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Would KISS Have Had The Same Impact Without The Makeup? GENE SIMMONS Weighs In

In a new interview with Michael Franzese, Gene Simmons was asked how he got the "KISS phenomenon" started more than five decades ago. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Scientists talk about this kind of a thing. And there is such a thing as singularity. Things just happen,...

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Did ANNIHILATOR's 'Alice In Hell' Album Influence MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace'? JEFF WATERS Responds

ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for a Q&A video series for the Rock Kommander YouTube channel. He reflected on his past projects, shared insights on his upcoming trilogy album and teased what's next. Plus, hear how he's bringing his music i...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of CRIMSON GLORY's First Concert With New Singer TRAVIS WILLS

CRIMSON GLORY's new lineup, which includes Ben Jackson (guitar),Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums),along with the group's latest additions, lead vocalist Travis Wills of the Dallas, Texas progressive power metal band INFIDEL RISING and guitarist Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer of the Sarasota/Brade...

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New TESTAMENT Album Will Be 'Pretty Evil', Says STEVE DIGIORGIO

In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's pretty close to being done. There's still some things here and there to finish. So there...

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Watch: BILLY GIBBONS Honored By Las Vegas With City Hall Proclamation Ceremony

ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons was honored with a "Billy Gibbons Day" by his hometown of Las Vegas on Sunday, December 22. Las Vegas mayor pro tem Brian Knudsen presented Gibbons with the proclamation at City Hall on behalf of the Las Vegas City Council. The proclamation read: "Whereas; Billy Gibbons i...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST Says Headlining ROCK IN RIO Festival This Year Was Highlight Of His Career

During the year-end episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show he has hosted for the last five years, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ reflected on his band's activities over the course of the last twelve months. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We had a hell...

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SHADOWS FALL's JASON BITTNER Says He 'Hated' METALLICA And SLAYER When He First Heard Their Music

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, who has also played with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX, was asked to name the bands that first got him into metal. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The band that got me into heavy meta...

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GENE SIMMONS On Performing With His Solo Band: 'There's A Magic That Happens Up There That Words Don't Describe'

During an appearance on a recent episode of Billboard's "Behind The Setlist" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about how he now tours and performs with his solo band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thought I could stay away from the stage [after the completion...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'

During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...

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A pioneering force in folk metal since the early '90s, SUBWAY TO SALLY are true diehards. Anyone who has attended a festival in Germany will surely have seen them multiple times and had an excellent experience in the process. Beloved in their native land and across Europe, they have never had an int...

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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES Is Working On His Debut Solo Album

Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones is working on his debut solo album. Helming the sessions for the effort is Josh Gilbert, an acclaimed producer and bassist/vocalist who previously played in AS I LAY DYING and is a current member of SPIRITBOX. Earlier today (Wednesday, December 18),Howar...

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IMMOLATION Discusses New Career-Spanning Book: 'The Struggle Has Always Been Real For Us'

By David E. Gehlke Over 36 years of playing death metal has taught the IMMOLATION duo of Ross Dolan (vocals/bass) and Bob Vigna (guitar) plenty of things, yet none resonates more than the value of sticking with it. Their singularly identifiable brand of death metal (and let's be clear: you know an I...

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GENE SIMMONS Announces More 2025 Shows With His Solo Band

KISS bassist Gene Simmons and his solo band, the GENE SIMMONS BAND, have announced more shows as part of their spring 2025 tour. Confirmed dates so far: Apr. 05 - The Event at Graton Resort & Casino - Rohnert Park, CA Apr. 25 - Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL Apr. 26 - Fillmore - Miami Beach,...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Says Kids Today Believe Music Has 'No Inherent Value': 'I Feel Really Sorry For Them'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 13 concert at The Warfield in San Francisco, California, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he thinks the technology will evolve in the next few years in terms of the way people consume music. He said (a...

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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'The Experience Was Magical'

In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, Californi...