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ACE FREHLEY's 1975 Les Paul Guitar Sells For $512,000 At Auction

Ace Frehley's 1975 Gibson Les Paul, one of the most historically significant guitars in rock and roll, sold for $512,000 as part of the "Music Icons" series from auction house Julien's, a two-day live auction which took place on May 29 and May 30 at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York City. From...

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RUDY SARZO Is Working On New Solo Music: 'I Really Wanted To Go Back To My Roots Of Music That I Grew Up Playing And Loving'

In a new interview with Judy Rosenfeld of the "Electric Crush" weekly Internet radio show, legendary hard rock bassist Rudy Sarzo confirmed that he is "working on new music" which he is planning on releasing independently in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Former EVANESCENCE Guitarist BEN MOODY Doesn't Rule Out WE ARE THE FALLEN Return: 'We Would All Be Willing To Make It Work'

In a new interview with The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, former EVANESCENCE guitarist Ben Moody spoke about the status of WE ARE THE FALLEN, the band he launched in 2009 with fellow original EVANESCENCE members John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocali...

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NAZARETH's PETE AGNEW: New Singer GIANNI PONTILLO Was 'A Gift From The Gods'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show, NAZARETH's founding bassist Pete Agnew spoke about the band's latest addition, singer Gianni Pontillo, who joined the Scottish rock legends in December 2025 as the replacement for Carl Sentence. Pete said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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GENE SIMMONS Regrets Not Staging An Intervention For ACE FREHLEY Decades Ago: 'It Was A Stupid And Shameful Decision On All Our Parts'

In a new interview with the Inside Of You With Michael Rosenbaum podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he had any "good conversations" with late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley before Ace died last October at the age of 74. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's bee...

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KISS Reveals More 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas' Details

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed that a second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November's event, which drew KISS fans from all 50 states and 3...

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PETER CRISS Reflects On KISS's Historic 1996 Reunion: 'It Was Like Time Stood Still'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, original KISS drummer Peter Criss reflected on his appearance, along with Ace Frehley, at the August 1995 taping of the KISS "MTV Unplugged" special, which served as the catalyst for the historic 1996 KISS worldwide reunion tour. He s...

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NIGHT RANGER, BRUCE KULICK, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT And KEEL To Perform At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

NIGHT RANGER, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, SLAUGHTER, FASTER PUSSYCAT, KEEL and Chris Jericho's 1980s KISS cover band KUARANTINE will join KISS during the 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas", set to take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. An offici...

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KISS To Perform Two 'Unmasked' Shows At 2026 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

The 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" will take place November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. The four members of KISS's current lineup — Gene Simmons (bass, vocals),Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals),Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) — will perform two "u...

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PAUL STANLEY Confirms KISS Will Perform At 2026 Edition Of 'KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas': 'We Can't Wait To Play'

During an April 11 question-and-answer session at the Indy KISS Fan Expo at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Indianapolis, Indiana, KISS frontman Paul Stanley confirmed that there will be a 2026 edition of the "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas" event. Over the years, KISS had hosted 11 branded "kruis...

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See SULLY ERNA And NUNO BETTENCOURT In Music Video For BILLY MORRISON's 'Becoming' Single

British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released the official Ivo Raza-directed music video for "Becoming", the first single from his upcoming album, "Hollow", due out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. The powerhouse track was written by Morrison, Sully Erna...

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Watch: Members Of ACE FREHLEY's Solo Band Celebrate Late KISS Legend At Rome, New York Concert

Four of the musicians who played with Ace Frehley in his solo band — Ryan Spencer Cook on bass/vocals, Jeremy Asbrock on guitar/vocals, Matt Starr on drums and Derrek Hawkins on guitar — honored the legendary original KISS guitarist by performing Frehley's 1978 solo album in full, along with KISS cl...

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ACE FREHLEY's Bandmate RYAN SPENCER COOK Defends Decision To 'Celebrate' Late KISS Legend's Legacy

Ryan Spencer Cook, a member of Ace Frehley's solo band, has responded to apparent criticism from Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley's longest-serving solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, over the fact that Ryan and three other musicians Ace handpicked for his Australian tour in 2018 — Philip Shouse...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Reveals Title Of His Autobiography, Says His Childhood Was Most Challenging Period To Write About

In a new interview with Matt Wardlaw of Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography, which has the working title of "Tales From The Square Mile". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My head has really been into this...

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BILLY MORRISON Releases 'Becoming' Single Featuring SULLY ERNA And NUNO BETTENCOURT

British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released "Becoming", marking the first single from his upcoming album, "Hollow", due out sometime in August via TLG | ZOID/Virgin Music Group. The powerhouse track was written by Morrison, Sully Erna (GODSMACK) and Brett Scallions; it feat...