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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Says Touring Life Has 'Changed A Lot' In Last 15 Years: It 'Was Much Wilder'

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked how his relationship with touring has changed compared to 10 or 15 years ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it has changed a lot. 15 years ago was much wilder than now....

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rap Music Doesn't 'Speak' To Him Like Great Rock And Roll Does

In a recent interview with Ben Weiss, host of the Legends N Leaders podcast, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's musical and cultural relevance. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't care. You just brought up a subject I could give a fuck about… Well, there's 'popular' and then...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS To Be Inducted Into SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

Founding KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have been announced as 2026 inductees into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Along with fellow musical icons Walter Afanasieff; Terry Britten and Graham Lyle; Kenny Loggins; Alanis Morissette; Christopher "Tricky" Stewart; and Taylor Swift, Stanley and...

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AVATAR Announces Spring 2026 U.S. Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR — vocalist Johannes Eckerström, guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson — have announced a spring 2026 headline tour of North America. The trek, with support from FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE and FROZEN SOUL, will kick off on Ap...

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EPICA Releases New Single 'Avatar - The Final Incarnation'

Dutch symphonic metal titans EPICA have released a new single, "Avatar - The Final Incarnation", a track that deals with the final incarnation (Avatar) to rid the world of unrighteousness and restore truth and purity. The single is accompanied by a stunning visualizer featuring artwork taken directl...

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LEMMY Statue Creator Honored At U.K. Awards Ceremony

Internationally renowned sculptor Andy Edwards, whose work includes the statue of MOTÖRHEAD founder and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, was recognized at the Your Heroes Awards ceremony, which was organized at University Of Staffordshire in Staffordshire, United...

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See KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Unbox 'Alive!' 50th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set

In the six-minute video below, KISS's Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons unbox the "Alive!" 50th-anniversary super deluxe box set, taking fans on a walk down memory lane on the making of the record that catapulted the band into worldwide success. "Alive!" turns 50 in 2025 — a golden jubilee for the iconi...

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IN FLAMES Announce Summer 2026 European Tour

Swedish metallers IN FLAMES are returning to Europe in the summer of 2026 with one of their most extensive and diverse live runs to date. Stretching from mid-July to late August, the tour brings the band to more than twenty cities and many of the continent’s most iconic festivals. Scroll down for al...

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FIREWIND Parts Ways With Singer HERBIE LANGHANS, Welcomes Back HENNING BASSE

FIREWIND, the band featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., has parted ways with singer Herbie Langhans (AVANTASIA, SINBREED) and has replaced him with a returning Henning Basse (METALIUM, SONS OF SEASONS, WITHERING SCORN). Gus broke the news of the latest FIREWIND lineup change earlier toda...

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KISS Manager DOC MCGHEE Says He Wanted ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS To Play Las Vegas 'Kruise': I 'Couldn't Get It Done'

On November 16, during the "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" event held at Las Vegas' Virgin Hotels resort and casino, longtime band manager Doc McGhee took part in a question-and-answer session with attendees. A few excerpts appear below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he'd ever...

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More Than 160 Bands, Including GUNS N' ROSES And FOO FIGHTERS, Announced For 2026 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Festival

Following a record-breaking event in 2025, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 7-10, 2026 for its biggest year yet. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to unleash the full music lineup for the event's 15th year. GUNS N' ROSES a...

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PAUL STANLEY Teases 'Probable' New KISS Music: 'I've Been Writing'

On November 16, the four members of KISS — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer — took part in a question-and-answer session moderated by professional wrestler and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho during the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event held at the Virgin Hotels resort an...

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Watch: KISS Joined By BRUCE KULICK During Electric 'Unmasked' Set At 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas' Event

KISS played an electric "unmasked" set on Saturday, November 15 at the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at Las Vegas' Virgin Hotels resort and casino complex. Joining the legendary rockers — guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Er...

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KISS Manager On Upcoming Farewell Tour Documentary: 'You'll See A Whole Different Side Of KISS Than What We're Used To Seeing'

During a November 15 panel discussion at the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels resort and casino complex in Las Vegas, longtime KISS manager Doc McGhee discussed the status of the upcoming full-length documentary about the band's five-year, 250-date "farewell" tour, "End...

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KISS Avatar Creative Director Says Upcoming Show 'Is Not Just Going To Be Animation Or Recreation'

During a November 15 presentation at the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event at the Virgin Hotels casino and resort complex in Las Vegas, KISS avatar show creative director Thierry Coup — co-founder of the experiential design and innovation studio JOCOUP Creative, which is partnering with Popho...