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KISS's 'Kiss Army Storms Vegas' Event To 'Transform' Into 'Kiss Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas'

Legendary rockers KISS have announced that their previously announced "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event will "transform" into "KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas". Set to take place November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, this special fan experience is being created with co-producers Pophouse...

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TESTAMENT's CHRIS DOVAS Shares Drum-Cam Video Of 'D.N.R.' Performance From Melbourne, Australia

TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas (ex-SEVEN SPIRES) has uploaded drum-cam video of him performing the song "D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)" with his bandmates at the Melbourne stop of their recently completed Australian tour on June 21 at Northcote Theatre. Check out the footage below. Last October, TESTAM...

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GENE HOGLAN Recalls 'Biggest Lesson' He Ever Got About Music Industry

At this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan, who has played with TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, among others, spoke about being one of the most in-demand musicians in the metal scene. He said (as transcribed b...

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Ex-EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA On His Upcoming Tour: There Are Songs In The Set That I've 'Never Played Live Before'

Former EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the band's 2004 album "Tempo Of The Damned" on a 10-date solo tour of Latin America in September 2025. The trek will kick off on September 4 in San José, Costa Rica and end on September 14 in São Paulo, Brazil. At all th...

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FRANK BELLO Reflects On His First Show With ANTHRAX: I Was 'S****ing In My Pants' And Was 'Excited As Hell'

In a new interview with The Music Zoo, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello reflected on his early days as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I grew up in the Bronx, New York. My heroes, my father figures were musicians, for that matter. KISS were big heroes to me. They were like sup...

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DANKO JONES On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Who Am I To Determine What Rock And Roll Is And Isn't?'

DANKO JONES's namesake frontman has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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BRUCE KULICK Says There Is A 'Mutual Respect' Between Him And KISS Leaders PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, Bruce Kulick, who joined KISS in 1984 and remained the band's lead guitarist for 12 years, spoke about his current relationship with KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's very much to my benefit, and p...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs At Opening Of 'Rock & Brews Restaurant And Concert Bar' In Oklahoma

Indigo Sky Casino & Resort in Wyandotte, Oklahoma turned it up to 11 with the grand opening of Rock & Brews Restaurant And Concert Bar, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a free live performance by KISS Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and Rock & Brews co-founder Gene Simmons and hi...

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GENE HOGLAN Has Theory About How LARS ULRICH Ended Up 'Borrowing' DARK ANGEL Drum Beat For METALLICA's 'One'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan once again discussed the supposed influence the title track of DARK ANGEL's 1986 album, "Darkness Descends", had on the METALLICA song "One", which was released two years later. Reflecting on when he first heard...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS's 17-Year-Old Son SHANE Announces Summer 2025 CHEVY METAL Tour

CHEVY METAL — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins — has announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States, along with ticketing details for select previously revealed shows. The band's summer itinerary begins Saturday, July 12 in Men...

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FORBIDDEN Releases First New Song In 15 Years, 'Divided By Zero'

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have returned with the official music video for their first new song in over 15 years, "Divided By Zero". The track marks the band's first recording with FORBIDDEN's current lineup, consisting of founding guitarist Craig Locicero, a...

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Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Embarks On New Chapter With FIRSTBORNE

By David E. Gehlke In 2019, drummer Chris Adler found himself out of LAMB OF GOD, the Richmond, Virginia outfit he co-founded and helped steer since 1999. To the outside, he was the steady anchor, signaled by his identifiable snare sound and stamp on the band's songs. Yet on the inside, LAMB OF GOD'...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Spends Day With 'The Howard Stern Show' Staffer SAL GOVERNALE

SiriusXM "The Howard Stern Show" staffer Sal Governale recently spent a day with his idol, KISS legend Gene Simmons. A video recap of the experience can be seen below. According to Rolling Stone, Governale, better known as "Sal The Stockbroker", was a stockbroker with a habit of making prank phone c...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO: Playing Yankee Stadium With 'Big Four' Was 'One Of The Highlights Of My Career'

Frank Bello, best known as the bassist of New York's legendary thrash metal pioneers ANTHRAX, joined forces with Spector basses to develop an all-new instrument. Dubbed the NC-4 Frank Bello, this bass is inspired by both Spector's rich history and iconic American bolt-on bass design. With its refine...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Says It's Become A 'Trend To Brag About Not Using Tracks': 'QUEEN Did It. So, Shut Up.'

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers has once again said that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assor...