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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...May 30, 2020
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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...May 29, 2020
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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...May 25, 2020
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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...May 22, 2020
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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...May 19, 2020
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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...May 15, 2020
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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...May 13, 2020
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PEARL JAM Teases 'Retrograde' Music Video
PEARL JAM has released a teaser for the official music video for the song "Retrograde". The full clip will make its online debut on Thursday, May 14. "Retrograde" is taken from PEARL JAM's latest album, "Gigaton", which has been hailed "superb", "fascinating and ambitious", "inspiring and engaging"...May 12, 2020
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RON KEEL Says He 'Would Have Been A Good Fit' For BLACK SABBATH After IAN GILLAN
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, singer Ron Keel spoke about the time he nearly joined BLACK SABBATH in 1984 while the legendary heavy metal act was looking for a replacement for Ian Gillan. Ron said (see video below): "It was an amazing experience. I was in the studio recording the...May 11, 2020
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GENE SIMMONS: KISS Will Listen To Scientists, Not Politicians, About When To Resume Farewell Tour
During a May 7 Facebook Live chat with Scott Brown, the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked when the band plans to resume its "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He responded (see video below): "First and foremost, it doesn't matter about me,...May 10, 2020
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KISS Is Working On Career-Spanning Book Of Concert Posters
KISS is working on a coffee-table book of concert posters spanning the band's entire five-decade existence. Bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons discussed KISS's plans for the book during a May 7 Facebook Live chat with Scott Brown, the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. Asked if there are...May 9, 2020
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LITTLE RICHARD: JIMMY PAGE, GENE SIMMONS, DAVID COVERDALE And Others Pay Tribute To Rock Icon
Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN),Gene Simmons (KISS),David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE) and Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of rock legend Little Richard. Little Richard, whose real name was Richard Wayne Penniman, died today (Saturday, May 9). Hi...May 9, 2020
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GENE SIMMONS Says Latest Coronavirus Death Projections Are 'Not Good'
Gene Simmons has expressed his sadness over the fact that coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are expected to nearly double as states continue to ease social distancing restrictions. The University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) released a revised mortality model predi...May 6, 2020
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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Educates Fans About Importance Of Wearing Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has taken the time to educate his fans on the importance of wearing face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of any cloth face covering is to prevent droplet particles from spreading to — and potentially infecting — other people. Simmons made the...May 3, 2020
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BIFF BYFORD Says SAXON Never Really Had Problems With Alcohol And Drugs
In a brand new interview with the "Toby And The Whole Truth" podcast, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the fact that many artists turn to drugs or alcohol in order to cope with mental health issues that often result from being on tour or simply being part of the music industry. He said: "When...May 2, 2020
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