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GENE SIMMONS On Why He Continues Performing Live: 'I Can't Stay Off The Stage. I Love It Too Much.'

In a new interview with Detroit's classic rock station 94.7 WCSX, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons explained why he continues to perform with his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, nearly three years after KISS played the final concert of the group's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He said (as transcr...

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KISS Shares Official Video Recap Of PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS's Return To Anaheim For ANGELS' Ceremonial First Pitch

In 1976, KISS took the stage at Anaheim Stadium in front of more than 40,000 fans — one of the largest crowds the band had played to at that point. It was a show that helped define what a rock concert could be — full of pyrotechnics, spectacle, and the kind of larger-than-life energy KISS became kno...

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Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Defend Decision To Call Their Collaborative Project STANLEY SIMMONS

STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — was featured on a recent episode of "Sound Advice", an ongoing content series by SoundExchange where musical artists, comedians, and creators share firsthand...

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Watch: KISS's GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY Throw Out First Pitch At Angel Stadium

Ahead of Saturday's (August 15) Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, KISS legend Gene Simmons, along with his bandmate Paul Stanley, tossed the ceremonial first pitch. According to a Major League Baseball p...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'I've Always Tried To Bring New Concepts To Drumming'

In a new interview with Czech Republic's Metal & Rock Zone, Gene Hoglan, who has been raising the bar in extreme metal drumming for decades, was asked to name the "most challenging" album or band or style that he has been involved with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): I've alw...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS To Throw Out First Pitch At Angel Stadium

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will make a special appearance at a Major League Baseball game next weekend. The KISS co-founders will attend the Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, August 15. The Los Angeles Angels officially invited the duo to take...

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STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Sixth Single 'Lilith'

The official Greg Furman-directed music video for "Lilith", the sixth single from STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — can be seen below. "Lilith" is taken from STANLEY SIMMONS's debut album, "D...

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TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH To Appear At '50 Years Of Kiss In Germany' Official KISS Fan Celebration

The "50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration" will take place on October 30, 2026 at Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, Germany KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear as the event's featured special guest, joining the KISS tribute act KISS FOREVER BAND during its live set....

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See GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform In Bensalem, Pennsylvania

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed this past Friday, July 24 at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Front-row fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (uploaded by Tito Santana on YouTube). GENE SIMMONS BAND consists...

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See Trailer For 'If These Walls Could Rock' Documentary Featuring SLASH, DAVE GROHL And GENE SIMMONS

For more than 60 years, there has been one place in Los Angeles that has served as the home away from home for the biggest names in rock and roll. Tucked just off the Sunset Strip, the Sunset Marquis Hotel became more than a place to stay while on tour. It became a creative sanctuary where songs wer...

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk About Importance Of Great Songwriting On 'Track Star' Podcast

On the latest episode of the Track Star podcast, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS join host Jack Coyne to talk about rock and roll songwriting, the New York City music scene, and what it really takes to make a song, or a band, truly great. With a collection of songs spanning American and Englis...

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SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL Releases Music Video For 'Koschei'

Russian metal powerhouse SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL has dropped a video for "Koschei". Taken from the band's crushing "Grizzly" album, released last year via Sumerian Records, the video comes ahead of SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL's European festival run, which includes a headline slot at the U.K.'s Bloodstock Ope...

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BRUCE KULICK On His Open-Heart Surgery: 'For Me To Come Out Of It Doing As Well As I'm Doing Now Is Just A Testament To Medical Science'

In a new interview with Mike Preston of Rock From The Heart, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about the heart valve surgery he underwent in April. Regarding how he found out he needed the operation, he said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I always believed in every year I got...

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GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' Rescheduled For May 2027

"Gene Simmons Legends Of Rock Expo", which was originally set to take place September 25-27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, has been rescheduled for May 14–16, 2027 at the same venue. Earlier today (Thursday, July 16),the event producers released the following statement: "Due to a major...

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TALAS To Play Live Shows In 2027 With PHIL NARO's Son JAMES On Lead Vocals

During a July 10 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary bassist Billy Sheehan confirmed that there are plans for him to play live shows in 2027 with TALAS, the 1970s and early 1980s upstate New York band which initially earned its name while performing gigs in the Buffal...