In a new interview with the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked how he and his bandmates have managed to keep the group together for five decades. He responded (see video below): "It's been tough. It's no different to KISS. Everybody has their ups and downs, especially bands ...
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The Larry King YouTube channel has uploaded the full 26-minute interview with KISS bassist Gene Simmons conducted by guest host Dennis Miller in the fall of 2019. During the chat, Simmons discussed his long career with KISS and why "End Of The Road" is the last tour the band will do together. Speaking about the ...
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During an appearance on "The Dennis Miller Option" podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recalled a time in the mid-1980s when he and Eddie Van Halen were both backstage at a METALLICA show in Southern California. "METALLICA was coming up in the world," Gene said (hear audio below). "And we all started to hear about this ...
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The 30th-anniversary edition of ICED EARTH's self-titled debut album will arrive on December 18 via Century Media Records. The new version of the 1990 LP features a remix by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who previously worked with ICED EARTH on the group's latest effort, 2017's "Incorruptible", and brand new artwork. ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer comments: ...
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Gene Simmons is putting his house in the Benedict Canyon area of Los Angeles on the market for $22 million. The KISS bassist/vocalist and his wife, Shannon Simmons, are moving to a 24-acre estate in Washington, near Mount Rainier, to escape the tax burden of ...
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FEAR FACTORY drummer Mike Heller has confirmed to New Breed TV that the band's 2012 album "The Industrialist", will be released on digital services in a new version where the drum-machine technology used on the original recording will be replaced by live drums. "'The Industralist', which never had real drums, is going to be — ...
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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, who first saw VAN HALEN perform in 1976 at Starwood in Los Angeles, has opened up to People about his initial reaction after he heard the news of Eddie Van Halen's death. "When I was shocked to find out Eddie had passed, the first image that hit ...
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On Tuesday's (October 13) episode of "The Talk", Sharon Osbourne opened up about daughter Aimée choosing not to participate in the family's reality television show "The Osbournes". Aimée, who was only 15 years at the time, reportedly went as far as to move out of the family home in an effort to stay away from ...
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TALAS singer Phil Naro has revealed that he is battling tongue cancer. The 62-year-old musician told iHeartRadio.ca that his cancer returned in the fall of 2019, six years after he had a tumor removed from his neck. "I'm doing 33 rounds of radiation and two rounds of chemo and 33 rounds ...
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KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has sold his home in Southern California for $2.7 million. The Mediterranean villa in the Lake Sherwood community of Ventura County was built in 2005 and was remodeled and upgraded after Thayer purchased the place in 2008 for $1.815 million. The 4,497-square-foot house includes a gallery, a ...
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RATT bassist Juan Croucier has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him "a true innovator" and "a leader." On Friday (October 9), Croucier took to his official web site to share the following note: "My personal condolences on the passing of Eddie Van Halen to his loved ones, band mates, friends and ...
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Founding KISS guitarist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ace Frehley has announced the "Space Truckin'" picture disc EP, a title exclusive to Record Store Day on November 27, in the form of a 12-inch vinyl picture disc for his single "Space Truckin'", a cover of the DEEP PURPLE classic. The limited-edition vinyl ...
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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, who died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's death was confirmed by his son, and VAN HALEN bassist, Wolfgang Van Halen. Less than a couple of hours ago, Simmons tweeted out a video message in ...
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Paul Stanley (KISS), Gene Simmons (KISS), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Neal Schon (JOURNEY), Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and Flea (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died earlier today (Tuesday, October 6) at the age of 65. ...
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STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has once again defended KISS after Dee Snider criticized Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas. In a recent interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, the TWISTED SISTER frontman ...
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Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has defended Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons for having current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas. Speaking to the "Decades With Joe E. Kramer" podcast, Kulick said: "I don't disagree that it's something to discuss, but ...
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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has blasted people who are defiantly skeptical of mask wearing, saying that their refusal to follow the rules is putting all of our health at risk. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention has emphasized social distancing for the general population and self-quarantine for people with COVID-19 symptoms. In a new ...
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In a new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he can see himself sharing the stage with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons ever again. He responded (hear audio below): "I think anything's possible. I'm the kind of person that says 'never say never.' ...
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JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has shot down the suggestion that being gay is something that can be chosen or ever changed, insisting that sexual orientation is a product of "nature" rather than "nurture." The science of human sexuality is complex and there have been no definitive answers as to the exact biological reasons why ...
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Ace Frehley says that he tried unsuccessfully to get his former KISS bandmate Peter Criss to appear on "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the ex-KISS guitarist. Released on September 18 via eOne, "Origins Vol. 2", features cover versions of THE BEATLES' "I'm Down", DEEP PURPLE's "Space ...
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In a recent interview with AXS TV's "At Home And Social With", former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley explained why he ended up moving back to the East Coast after living in California for several years. He said (see video below): "I originally grew up in the Bronx. I'm a native New Yorker. About a year ...
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Gene Simmons says "it's nobody's business" whom he will vote for in the November election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The KISS bassist/vocalist expressed his views while answering a question on Twitter from an apparent Biden supporter. Asked how he is "voting and feeling" and whether he is "on the ...
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During an appearance this past Monday (September 21) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley confirmed that he has been approached by the producers for the upcoming official "definitive" documentary on his former band. "They offered me a small fee to be involved with it, and I turned them down," ...
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During an appearance this past Monday (September 21) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he is still in contact with his onetime bandmates, KISS leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Ace responded: "I exchange messages with those guys from time to time. Gene gave me a ...
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In a brand new interview with "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked about the band's infamous October 1979 appearance on Tom Snyder's "The Tomorrow Show" when a visibly irritated Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals) and Gene Simmons (bass) tried to contain the bombastic (and drunk) Frehley, whose ...
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In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked to name the defining album of his career. He responded (hear audio below): "Probably my first solo album, with 'New York Groove'. That was my biggest hit, and I think it was the biggest surprise to all the KISS fans that ...
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Aimée Osbourne, the eldest daughter of Ozzy and Sharon, has announced her debut album, "Vacare Adamare", released under the ARO banner. The album, Latin for "to be free and loved," is due out October 30 on Make Records. The disc's latest single, "House Of Lies", can be streamed below. Aimée says "House Of Lies" is ...
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In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he knew Bob Kulick well. The legendary guitarist and record producer died on May 28 at the age of 70. A cause of death has not been revealed. "I didn't know Bob that well, but ...
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In a new interview with Jason Rockman of Canada's iHeart Radio, Ace Frehley spoke about "Origins Vol. 2", the sequel to Ace's 2016 collection of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. The new LP will be released on September 18 via eOne. "These albums are becoming fun," he said (see video below). "I ...
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In a new interview with the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if there is any chance of him revisiting and recording updated versions of his previously unreleased demo songs like "The Girl Can't Dance", "Audio Video" and "Backstage Pass". He responded (hear audio below): "I don't see ...
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