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KISS Is Rumored To Be Plotting Second Las Vegas Residency

KISS is rumored to be planning its second Las Vegas residency. On Monday (March 2),the Vital Vegas Twitter account, which has been described as "a vital resource for anybody who lives in Las Vegas or visits regularly," was updated with the following message: "Look for another KISS residency in Vega...

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KISS Is 'At Least Halfway' Done With Documentary, Says TOMMY THAYER

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has confirmed that the band is working on a "definitive" documentary which will include "rare and compelling" KISS-related media submitted by the group's fans. "I think we're at least halfway into it," Tommy told Niclas Müller-Hansen of Sweden's RockSverige.se. "The direc...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Will Leave His 'Body Of Work' To His Children, Says SHARON OSBOURNE

Sharon Osbourne says that her husband's "body of work" will be passed on to their children upon the couple's deaths. Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager reacted to the news reports that legendary actor Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this month at age 103, left a large chunk of his $61 million estate to...

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TWISTED SISTER Is 'Musically The Most Licensed Heavy Metal Band In History,' Says JAY JAY FRENCH

Jay Jay French says that TWISTED SISTER is "musically the most licensed heavy metal band in history." The guitarist made the claim while discussing TWISTED SISTER's current status in a brand new interview with "80's Glam Metalcast". Asked what has been going on with the TWISTED SISTER business since...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says 'Everyone Got Involved' In The Songwriting For 'Titans Of Creation'

In a recent interview with Australia's The Underground, frontman Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT discussed the songwriting process for the band's forthcoming "Titans Of Creation" studio album. The LP — the band's 12th overall — marks the second consecutive TESTAMENT studio...

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TESTAMENT Vocalist On 'Special' European Tour With DEATH ANGEL And EXODUS: 'It's Everything We Hoped It Would Be, And Better'

TESTAMENT vocalist Chuck Billy recently spoke with Finland's Kaaos TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band's recent ferry ride to Finland, which was described as "fucking terrifying" by EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: Chuck: "O...

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PAUL STANLEY Says KISS Can 'Absolutely' Continue Without Him And GENE SIMMONS

Paul Stanley has once again said that he believes KISS can carry on without any original members. More than a year ago, the legendary rockers launched their second farewell tour, dubbed "End Of The Road", which is scheduled to end in July 2021. Joining founding members Stanley and Gene Simmons in th...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Explains Why It Took Four Years To Release Follow-Up To 'Brotherhood Of The Snake'

In a brand new interview with HeavyMetal.dk, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson was asked why it took the band nearly four years to release the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. He responded: "In between touring — we go to Europe, like, three times; we'll do the States twice; we'l...

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KISS Manager On Upcoming Last-Ever Concert: 'We Might Bring Out All The Former Members'

Doc McGhee, who has managed KISS since 1995, spoke to Pollstar about the band's upcoming final concert, which is scheduled to take place in New York City on July 17, 2021. Asked how the show will end and if there is any truth to the rumors that KISS may bring on all the original members, Doc said: "...

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Watch KISS Perform 'Rock And Roll All Nite' On 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season Two Finale

KISS played its classic song "Rock And Roll All Nite" on the finale of season two of "America's Got Talent: The Champions" on Monday, February 17 on NBC. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. KISS took a break from its "End Of The Road" farewell tour to appear on the program. The band...

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GENE HOGLAN: SEAN REINERT 'Absolutely Was A Genre-Changing, Very Inspiring Drummer'

Gene Hoglan has commented on the passing of former DEATH and CYNIC drummer Sean Reinert. Sean was found unresponsive at his California home on January 24. He was only 48 years old. The former DEATH and current TESTAMENT drummer told the "Talk Toomey" podcast: "[Sean] absolutely was a genre-changing,...

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KISS To Perform On 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season Two Finale

KISS will perform on the finale of season two of "America's Got Talent: The Champions" on Monday, February 17 on NBC. The show begins at 8 p.m. EST. The "America's Got Talent: The Champions" season 2 finalists are Alexa Lauenburger, Angelina Jordan, Boogie Storm, Duo Transcend, Hans, Marcelito Pomoy...

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KISS Day Officially Declared In South Carolina

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially declared February 11, 2020 as KISS Day in South Carolina. The governor presented the proclamation to the band backstage before last night's KISS concert at Columbia's Colonial Life Arena. The proclamation asked residents to "rock and roll all night i...

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TESTAMENT Performs New Song 'Night Of The Witch' Live For First Time (Video)

San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT performed their new song "Night Of The Witch" live for the first time this past Thursday (February 6) at the opening show of "The Bay Strikes Back 2020" European tour at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be s...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY On Life After 'End Of The Road' Tour: 'The Band Isn't Necessarily Disappearing Into Thin Air'

In a brand new interview with C-Ville, KISS frontman Paul Stanley clarified that the band's ongoing "End Of The Road" tour does not necessarily mean that the group will go away entirely. "It's important to note that this is the end of touring," he explained. "The band isn't necessarily disappearing...