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BRUCE KULICK Explains Why He Was 'Relieved' He Wasn't Asked To Rejoin KISS

In a new interview with Sleaze Roxx, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again said that he was "relieved" he wasn't approached to rejoin the band after Ace Frehley left for good back in 2001. "When I had to leave in '96 after the success of the KISS 'Unplugged' performance, people were aware of...

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GENE SIMMONS On Religious Groups Battling Orders To Close Services: God Is Saying, 'Stay Home. Don't Go To Church'

Gene Simmons has implored everyone to stop complaining about having to stay indoors during the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking to TMZ Live earlier today, the KISS bassist/vocalist said that we don't have much to be unhappy about. "All of us have the burden," he said (see video below). "What's the bur...

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Titans of Creation

What the world needs now is a comfort-food thrash record that is big, dumb and absolutely killer. Sure, there are plenty of newer bands capable of generating that sort of din. It is exponentially more satisfying when that essential thrash record is put out by established genre greats. TESTAMENT long...

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TESTAMENT Releases Animated Music Video For 'Children Of The Next Level'

The official Balázs Gróf-created animated music video for the song "Children Of The Next Level" from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Titans Of Creation", which is being released today (Friday, April 3) via Nuclear Blast. Si...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Urges Fans To 'Stay At Home' To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has urged the band's fans to do their part in keeping everybody healthy while they are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last night, Gene released a video message via the official KISS YouTube channel in which he said: "Hi everbody. It's Gene Simmons. I want...

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KISS Announces Rescheduled South American 'End Of The Road' Tour Dates

KISS has announced the rescheduled dates for its South American tour. The trek, which was originally slated to take place in April and May, was postponed due to concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The KISS run of shows in South America will now kick off on November 10 in B...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY: How I Wrote 'Love Gun' (Video)

KISS frontman Paul Stanley, who has spent the last "17 or 18 days" at home in an effort to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, has shared a video of him talking about how he wrote the band's classic song "Love Gun". Check out the clip below. "Love Gun" was the title track of KISS's sixth studio...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says DEATH ANGEL's WILL CARROLL Is 'On A Ventilator' In ICU

According to TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy (pictured),DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll is on a ventilator in an intensive care unit at a Northern California hospital. Like Billy, the drummer has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Billy and the rest of TESTAMENT...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Defends Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'It's All Personal Preference'

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers says that "90 percent" of rock artists use at least some pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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TOMMY THAYER Still Doesn't Know What He Will Do After KISS Completes 'End Of The Road' Tour

During the question-and-answer portion of "An Evening With Tommy Thayer" on February 23 at the Outtakes Bar & Grill in New Hope, Minnesota, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer was asked what his plans are for after the band completes its "End Of The Road" farewell tour in July 2021. He responded (see vi...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Says GENE HOGLAN Is 'Like A Human Drum Machine'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke to Midlands Metalheads Radio about the songwriting process for the band's upcoming album, "Titans Of Creation", which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The long-awaited follow-up to 2016 album "Brotherhood Of The Snake" was produced by singer Chuc...

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KISS And MARVEL Collaborative Apparel Now Available

KISS has teamed up with the world's biggest comic publisher Marvel for new apparel, home goods, posters, accessories, and drinkware. The KISS x Marvel apparel is available from Fifth Sun, accessories and drinkware from Bioworld, home goods from Jay Franco, and posters from Trends International. KISS...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Honored As Kentucky Colonel

On February 7, Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist for the legendary rock band KISS, was presented with his Kentucky Colonel Commission. The Commission was granted by former Kentucky governor Matthew G. Bevin. The presentation was made backstage prior to the KISS show in Charlottesville, Virginia on KISS's...

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TESTAMENT Performs New Song 'Children Of The Next Level' Live For First Time (Video)

San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT performed their new song "Children Of The Next Level" live for the first time last night (Friday, March 6) at the Kentish Town Forum in London England. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. "Children Of The Next Level" is taken from...

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Listen To New TESTAMENT Song 'Children Of The Next Level'

The official visualizer for "Children Of The Next Level", a brand new song from San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Titans Of Creation", which will be released on April 3 via Nuclear Blast. The long-awaited follow-up...