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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN Announces In-Store Signing Of 'Ministry: Prescripture' Alongside Author AARON TANNER

To celebrate the release of the new fully authorized visual history book "Ministry: Prescripture" on December 6, band leader and mastermind Al Jourgensen will make an appearance for one exclusive book signing alongside author and designer Aaron Tanner on Friday, December 13. The event is open to the...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Says 'End Of The Road' Tour Will Last Another Two Years

In a brand new interview with "Larry King Now" guest host Dennis Miller, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about the band's tumultuous "Farewell Tour" in 2000, which Paul Stanley previous said was nothing more than an attempt by the group to "put KISS out of its misery" after years of ego cla...

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RICH WARD Looks Back On His Time With ADRENALINE MOB: 'Two Members Of The Band Got In A Fistfight On The Third Show'

Rich Ward says that he would have stayed in ADRENALINE MOB if he felt that the band had the potential to become successful. The guitarist, who made a name for himself with STUCK MOJO and FOZZY, announced his departure from ADRENALINE MOB in early 2012 due to what he said at the time was "scheduling...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'Autobiography: Pictures & Stories Volume 1' Due In Early 2020

The first in series of books from POISON frontman Bret Michaels, "Bret Michaels Autobiography: Pictures & Stories Volume 1", will be released in early 2020. The book promises to contain "never-before-seen photos and stories never told" — "the highs, lows and all points in between of these tales...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Has An Idea Of When And Where Final Show Of 'End Of The Road' Tour Will Take Place

Although the final date of KISS's "End Of The Road" tour has yet to be announced, Paul Stanley has an idea of when and where it will be. "We can't be running around for that much longer in 40 pounds of gear," he tells Rolling Stone. "There's nothing maudlin about it. It's a celebration with our fans...

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MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL On Debut Solo Record: 'I Wanted To Make An Album Where I Branched Out A Little Bit'

Longtime MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell recently spoke with Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast about his soon-to-be-released debut solo album, "Old Lions Still Roar". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Old...

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TOMMY THAYER Says He Knew He Was In KISS When PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Told Him To Grow Out His Hair

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's ongoing "End Of The Road" farewell tour: Tommy: "We feel good. I'm still getting used to this being the l...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Announces 'Merry Metal Christmas' Event In Nashville

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent will host "Vinnie Vincent's Merry Metal Christmas" on December 14 and December 15 at S.I.R. Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. According to a recently released promotional video for the event, "There will be Vinnie shredding, songs, excellent food, Q&A, photo o...

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PAUL STANLEY Jokes About GENE SIMMONS's Kidney Stone Surgery: 'I Tend To Think He Just Ate Gravel'

Paul Stanley says that Gene Simmons should be fully recovered after his recent kidney stones surgery to perform inside a submarine next month. KISS will put on a private concert in Australia for great white sharks and a few die-hard fans as part of a promotion for Airbnb. The special concert is just...

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ACE FREHLEY Plays Free Concert At Car Dealership In New Jersey (Video)

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley played a free show on September 27 at the Nielsen Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram car dealership in East Hanover, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Last fall, Frehley parted ways with the solo band that backed him on some of his most r...

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GENE SIMMONS: First Post-Surgery Photo Available

Gene Simmons's wife has confirmed that he underwent a successful kidney stones surgery earlier this week. The KISS bassist/vocalist was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital early Tuesday morning to undergo a medical procedure that should help get rid of the stones. According to TMZ, the non-invasive...

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Report: GENE SIMMONS Recovering After Kidney Stone Surgery

According to TMZ, Gene Simmons is recovering after undergoing a successful kidney stones surgery. Sources close to the KISS bassist/vocalist tell the site that Gene was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital early Tuesday morning to undergo a medical procedure that should help get rid of the stones. Th...

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ACE FREHLEY On Possible Reunion With KISS: 'The Money Would Have To Be Right; I'm Not Gonna Take TOMMY THAYER's Salary'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is up for a reunion of the original band, but only if the price is right. Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy's Dave Reynolds for a 12-page cover story in the latest issue of the magazine, Space Ace discussed a wide range of issues, including his "bad boy" reputati...

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REFUSED Announces Early 2020 North American Tour

Legendary Swedish hardcore band REFUSED has announced its North American tour plans for this winter. The trek kicks off on February 21 in Washington, D.C. and runs through March 9 in Los Angeles. Supporting REFUSED on these dates will be METZ, who will only appear on the West Coast dates, and YOUTH...

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GENE SIMMONS To Undergo 'Medical Procedure'; KISS's Salt Lake City Concert Postponed

KISS has been forced to postpone its September 14 concert at USANA Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City. Bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons tweeted earlier today: "Apologies to the fans in Salt Lake City. We will come back and do the show at a later date. The truth is, I have to fly to LA to do a medical proce...