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PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN Is Not Interested In Leading New Version Of KISS: 'I've Got My Own Thing Going'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, Paul Stanley's son Evan Stanley, who fronts his own band called AMBER WILD, was asked if there had ever been any discussions about him leading a new version of KISS following the legendary rock act's final concert in December. He responde...

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GENE SIMMONS On Recording A Song With Fans At New York’s ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS: 'What An Amazing Experience'

Last month, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons offered fans the opportunity to spend a day with him at New York City's iconic Electric Lady studio, scene of the band's very first recording session, way back in 1972. For just under $6,000, purchasers (plus their guests) were able to record a song wit...

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First KISS Avatar Show Scheduled For 2027

Fans will apparently have to wait more than three years to see the first KISS avatar performance. Earlier today, KISS released a short video announcing that "a show" featuring the KISS avatars "is coming" in "2027". The band captioned the clip: "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is...

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ACE FREHLEY Believes He Will Get Paid For Use Of 'Spaceman' Makeup In KISS Avatars

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he will be getting paid for the "Spaceman" makeup which is being incorporated into the KISS avatars. He responded: "I get paid for the usage — for merch and stuff. And I would consider this avatar...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Avatars Will 'Get Better': 'They're Spending 200 Million To Take It To The Next Level'

Gene Simmons says that "about 200 million" dollars is being invested into the KISS avatar show. The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on the road" in retirement. The KISS avatars were created by Industrial Li...

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ACE FREHLEY Doesn't 'Get' The KISS 'Avatar Thing': It Looks Like It Is 'Geared Towards Children'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he is happy the band's farewell tour, "End Of The Road", is finally over. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm happy it's over, because I'm not gonna be compared to them anymore… But I...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On KISS Avatars: 'I Don't Think They Should Do It'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to weigh in on KISS's announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on th...

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AEROSMITH's 'Dream On' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH have joined Spotify's "Billions Club" with their classic song "Dream On". Billions Club is a playlist first launched in 2020 which includes all of the songs on Spotify that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform. After the achievement, Spotify gifts artists th...

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Watch: KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Reflect On The Past, Present And Future As 'A New Era' Begins

KISS, the legendary rock band known for electrifying live performances over a 50-year career and sales of more than 100 million records worldwide, is marking the end of its physical existence by crossing into the digital world. At 11 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 2 at New York City's Madison Square...

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TOMMY THAYER On KISS's Final Concert: 'I Thought It Was A Fantastic Night'

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has reflected on the band's final performance, which took place last night (Saturday, December 2) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Speaking to Allison Hagendorf in a short post-show interview for PPV.com, he said: "I thought it was a fantastic night. I felt real...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Pays Tribute To KISS: 'What That Band Was In The Beginning Was Astonishing'

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless paid tribute to KISS on the eve of the legendary rockers' final-ever concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Saturday (December 2),Lawless took to his social media to share an early KISS promotional photo, and he included the following message: "Next Ma...

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KISS Announces 'New Era', Plans To Continue As Avatars

KISS closed out the final performance of its "End Of The Road" farewell tour Saturday night (December 2) at New York City's Madison Square Garden by announcing that they will continue as digital avatars. During the encore, KISS's most recent lineup — founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along wit...

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CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON Talks About THERION 'Giving The Fans What They Wanted' With 'Leviathan' Albums

By David E. Gehlke THERION founder, mastermind, songwriter and guitarist Christofer Johnsson has never been one to skirt philosophical topics when chatting about his band. Johnsson certainly has the perspective, having conceptualized and codified symphonic metal in the mid-1990s, well before it beca...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON To Star In ABBA Tribute Band Horror Movie

According to Deadline, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will star in a new horror movie called "Bjorn Of The Dead". The film was written by Bruce's son Austin Dickinson and is based on an original story by Andrew Prendergast, who is producing the movie, along with Austin Dickinson. Directed by Elz...

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KEITH RICHARDS 'Wouldn't Rule Out' THE ROLLING STONES Hologram Show

In a new interview with Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1, Keith Richards spoke about the possibility of THE ROLLING STONES one day being the focus of an ABBA-style digital avatar show. The 79-year-old guitarist said: "Well, I certainly wouldn't rule it out. I'm pretty sure that it is bound to happen....