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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Use Of Backing Tracks At Rock Shows: 'I'm Not A Fan Of When I Find Out My Favorite Bands Do That'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke to "Offstage With DWP" about her band's insistence on performing completely live — without the aid of backing tracks. "We do it more selfishly, not necessarily as a statement," she said (see video below). "But it has kind of become this interesting statement. We'...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Featured In Trailer For 'Creem: America's Only Rock 'N' Roll Magazine' Documentary

METALLICA's Kirk Hammett, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Suzi Quatro and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Chad Smith are among the musicians who appear in the newly released trailer for a documentary film titled "Creem: America's Only Rock 'N' Roll Magazine", which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival last year. The...

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KISS Partners With MERGE4 For New Sock Collection

If you thought you were done expecting the unexpected from Merge4, think again! Merge4 is releasing five devastatingly epic designs featuring the hottest band in the world, KISS! Not only are these the best thing to ever happen to your feet, they are pure bliss for those inclined towards serious pla...

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ACE FREHLEY To Play 'Socially Distanced' Concerts In August

Ace Frehley will play a pair of shows this summer that will apparently respect guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the new coronavirus. The original KISS guitarist is scheduled to perform at Jergels in Warrendale, Pennsylvania on August 6 and at the Robins Theatre in Warren, Ohio on August 7....

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TESTAMENT And OVERKILL Members Join Forces For Quarantine Cover Of DEATH's 'Overactive Imagination' (Video)

OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has teamed up with guitarists Felipe Roa (SHADOWS FALL) and Bobby Koeble (DEATH),and bassist Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH) to record a quarantine cover version of DEATH's "Overactive Imagination", with each musician separated in his own home. Bittner...

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KISS Announces More Details For Rescheduled 'Kiss Kruise X'

"Kiss Kruise X", which was scheduled to take place October 30 - November 4, 2020 aboard Norwegian Pearl, has been officially postponed to October 29 – November 3, 2021. Join the KISS members as they sail from Miami to Harvest Caye, Belize and Roatan, Honduras aboard Norwegian Jewel. So far, the foll...

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ACE FREHLEY's Next Collection Of Original Material Will Be Released In 2021

Ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley says that he is working on a new collection of original material for a 2021 release. Earlier today, Ace took to his Facebook to share a picture of him with his girlfriend, and he included the following message: "Just want to say Hi to all my fans, since it's been a whil...

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KISS Officially Postpones Summer 2020 European Tour Dates

KISS has postponed all previously announced European tour dates that were set to take place through June and July. The band states: "We'll continue monitoring the global situation and will reschedule the dates as soon as possible." Ticket holders can hold on to existing tickets for rescheduled dates...

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ACE FREHLEY Pays Tribute To BOB KULICK: 'We Always Treated Each Other With Great Respect'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has paid tribute to legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick. Kulick died on Friday (May 29) at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. A cause of death has not been revealed. "I was very saddened to h...

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BOB KULICK Dies: Members Of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FOZZY Pay Tribute

Members of KISS, SONS OF APOLLO, KINGDOM COME, FIREWIND, FOZZY and ALCATRAZZ are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary guitarist and record producer Bob Kulick. Kulick died Thursday (May 28) at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his brother, former...

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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY: 'Rock Is Dead' Is 'A Ludicrous, Horrible Concept'

POP EVIL frontman Leigh Kakaty has dismissed the notion that rock is dead, calling it "a ludicrous, horrible concept." While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many pundits to pro...

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British Mailman Dresses As KISS's GENE SIMMONS To Deliver Joy During Coronavirus Pandemic

According to KentOnline, a 32-year-old mailman has been delivering mail on The Isle of Sheppey, an island off the northern coast of Kent, England, while dressed up as KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A photo of Gary Underdown on one of his rounds was shared by the official KISS Twitter account, b...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Is Selling Southern California Home For $2.75 Million

According to the Los Angeles Times, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has put his home in Southern California on the market for $2.75 million. The Mediterranean villa in the Lake Sherwood community of Ventura County was built in 2005 and was remodeled and upgraded after Thayer purchased the place in 2008...

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WHITESNAKE, SEPULTURA, Ex-KISS Guitarists Unite To Cover THE POLICE's 'Synchronicity II' For COVID-19 Relief

Several renowned rock guitar players from around the world gathered (virtually) to record a cover of THE POLICE's classic "Synchronicity II" in a "quarantine" version. The video will help as a fundraiser for the Red Cross to help fight COVID-19 around the world. The lineup is formed by musicians who...

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'KISS Kruise X' Postponed To October 2021

"Kiss Kruise X", which was scheduled to take place October 30 - November 4, 2020 aboard Norwegian Pearl, has been officially postponed to October 2021. KISS frontman Paul Stanley announced the postponement in a video message earlier today. He said: "Hey, everybody. I hope you're staying safe and I h...