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Former KISS Manager Set Free
According to the New York Post, the former KISS manager whose $850,000 in unpaid child support and alimony makes him New York City's worst deadbeat dad, was set free by a Manhattan Family Court judge last night after serving two years jail for nonpayment. The release of Jesse Hilsen, 66, fueled his...July 15, 2006
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LION'S SHARE: Photos From Vocal-Recording Sessions Posted Online
Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have uploaded another batch of photos from last week's vocal recording sessions for their new album at www.myspace.com/lionsshare. This time the band went to a house in Falun, Sweden (to be able to work closer to singer Patrik Johansson's home),and set up...July 15, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: 'I've Never Been High, Drunk, Never Smoked In My Life'
The Associated Press reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, his partner, actress Shannon Tweed, and their children — 17-year-old Nick Tweed-Simmons and 14-year-old Sophie Tweed-Simmons — let cameras into their home for the new A&E series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". "Our responsibilit...July 14, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST And METALLICA Are 'Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time'
An MTV panel of heavy metal "experts," consisting of "nine die-hard, longtime fans," recently came together to compile a list of the "Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time." "In part one [of the process], we reached out to the most passionate and knowledgable metal fans working at MTV and asked the...July 14, 2006
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KISS: Official 'Lighted Products' Coming Later In The Year
KISS licensee Rabbit Tanaka is releasing several lighted KISS products later in the year and were kind enough to supply the band's official web site, KissOnline.com, with their approved pre-production sample photos. Pictured here are two mood boxes, a light box and a neon sign. The mood boxes will b...July 14, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: If You Have Any Doubts About Doing Drugs, Watch 'The Osbournes'
According to the Toronto Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was at press tour yesterday (July 13) to promote "Gene Simmons: Family Jewels", which premieres Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. on A&E. "The Osbournes"-like reality series shows Simmons the doting dad at home with his beautiful Newfoundland-born...July 14, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO In The Studio Working On New Album
Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO are back in the studio recording a new album with veteran Australian producer Mark Opitz (INXS, COLD CHISEL, KISS). The first single from the album is "Black Eyed Bruiser", a song written by the band's original production team, Harry Vanda and George Youn...July 14, 2006
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Most Ridiculous, Greatest Heavy Metal Album Covers Revealed
Comedian/actor and "Mr. Show" vet Brian Posehn has made a name for himself tickling your funny bone with his strange sense of humor. But the new album from the "comedian of comedy," titled "Live In: Nerd Rage", also features the stand-up plugging in to thrash with a shredding supergroup. Banking on...July 13, 2006
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CIRCUS OF POWER Schedule First New York City Show In Over 12 Years
CIRCUS OF POWER — Alex Mitchell (vocals),Ricky Beck Mahler (guitar),Gary Sunshine (guitar),Ryan Maher (drums),and Marc Frappier (bass) — have reunited and will be playing their first New York City show in over 12 years as part of director Drew Stone's release party for the new film "The Road To...July 13, 2006
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AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Classics Among 'Greatest Albums Of The '80s'
AC/DC's "Black in Black" and GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite for Destruction" are among the greatest albums of the '80s, a U.K. poll has found. The AC/DC and GUNS N' ROSES classics were the only hard rock albums to make the list, which was compiled by the British music bible Q. The Top 20 albums of ...July 13, 2006
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Former 'Gene Simmons' Rock School' Contestant Lands Major Record Deal
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that "Gene Simmons' Rock School" contestant Chris Hardman, who was chosen by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as the frontman for the band he created from students at an English high school, has landed a £500,000 ($900,000) record deal with RCA. The 15...July 13, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY: '70s Guitar Pick Sold For Over $1,000
A 1975/1976-era Ace Frehley (KISS) guitar pick was sold to a KISS fan for a whopping $1,026 via eBay. The seller, who calls himself "headpowers", wrote the following on the auction page: "I hate to part with this, but it is time. Ace's sister lived four blocks away from me when I was ...July 12, 2006
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Former KISS Manager Ripped By Ex-Wife
Laura Italiano of the New York Post is reporting that former KISS manager and longtime fugitive Jesse Hilsen, who spent 10 years on the lam rather than pay a $2 million alimony and child-support tab, was hauled into Manhattan Family Court in handcuffs yesterday (July 11),where his ex-wife testified...July 12, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Featured On ESPN's '7th Inning Stretch' Reality Show
According to Kiss Kollector Online, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be featured on ESPN2's one-hour reality TV special "7th Inning Stretch", starring SMITHEREENS singer Pat DiNizio, who will be followed on his personal quest to play pro baseball at age 50 after a life-threatening illness. Pr...July 12, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Artist Hopes To Honor DEREK RIGGS With New Album Cover
Acclaimed artist Timothy Bradstreet, who was responsible for the artwork for the new IRON MAIDEN album, "A Matter of Life and Death", has posted the following message on his official blog: "If you'd have told me back in 1985 that I'd one day be doing an album cover for IRON MAIDEN, ...July 11, 2006
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