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GENE SIMMONS Explains KISS' Longevity
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told The Toronto Sun that the secret to the band's longevity lies in defining themselves as a flashy band that plays non-flashy music, rather than the other way around. "When you think about it, we make no sense, because we're completely against fashion,"...August 7, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'KISS Was Never The Most Original Band In The World'
Michael D. Clark of the Houston Chronicle writes in his review of KISS' "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" that he recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett if he was miffed that KISS' latest live collection ripped off the hybrid of heavy metal with symphony accompaniment his band mined four years ago...August 4, 2003
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ACE FREHLEY Says He's Fine Without KISS
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his decision to sit out the band's co-headlining trek with AEROSMITH. "When I finished the [KISS Farewell] tour, [Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons] told me that was it," Frehley said. "So I'm not gonna sit around and twiddle m...August 1, 2003
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PAUL STANLEY: ACE FREHLEY Won't Be Rejoining KISS
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently told Australia's Queensland Courier Mail that the group's current lineup — which includes original drummer Peter Criss and new guitarist Tommy Thayer — is "stable". "Peter Criss is playing better than he's played in years," he said. "Whatever he needed to sort out...July 31, 2003
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TIGERTAILZ Reform, Prepare To Record New Album
Acclaimed 1980s U.K. glam rockers TIGERTAILZ have reformed and are planning to record a new album, due in early 2004. The reunited group — featuring original members Steevi Jaimz (vocals) and Ace Finchum (drums) alongside new guitarist Joolz and bassist Greg Wraith — will be opening for ENUFF Z'NUFF...July 30, 2003
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OZZY Tour Manager Death Likely Due To Throat Cancer
Mike Martindale of The Detroit News is reporting that the tour manager for Ozzy Osbourne likely died as a result of throat cancer, but results of his autopsy could take several weeks. Robert "Bobby" Thomson died Thursday afternoon in his room at the Townsend Hotel (photos) in Birmingham. He was in t...July 25, 2003
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ACE Speaks 'Frehley' About KISS, His Future
When KISS venture out on the road with AEROSMITH later this summer, founding member and lead guitarist Ace Frehley will NOT be gracing stage-left along with them. Instead Ace will be concentrating on writing and recording in his newly constructed multimedia studio. Ace affirms, "I love my fans, and...July 24, 2003
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CHEAP TRICK Perform Acoustic Set At New York City Record Store
Veteran rockers CHEAP TRICK celebrated the release of "Special One" — their first studio album in six years — with an intimate acoustic set and Q&A session Virgin Megastore (Times Square) in New York City on Tuesday, July 22. Check out pictures from Film Magic and Getty Images. As previously rep...July 23, 2003
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JANE'S ADDICTION Sign Copies Of New Album In New York City
JANE'S ADDICTION signed copies of their new album, "Strays", at Tower Records in New York City on Tuesday (July 22). Check out pictures from Film Magic, Getty Images, and Wire Image. "Strays", JANE'S ADDICTION's first new studio album since 1990's "Ritual de lo Habitual", was produced by Bob Ezrin ....July 23, 2003
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MNEMIC To Support DEATH ANGEL In Europe
Danish "hybrid metal" act MNEMIC, featuring former INVOCATOR session drummer Brian Rasmussen and ex-MERCENARY guitarist Mircea G. Eftemie, will be supporting DEATH ANGEL on their European tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 03 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive Nov. 04 - London, UK @ Underworld Nov...July 19, 2003
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AEROSMITH Singer Attends 'This Thing Of Ours' Premiere
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was on hand at the "This Thing Of Ours" New York premiere after-party on Wednesday (July 16) at the China Club. Check out pictures from Star File, Globe Photos, Getty Images, LFI, and Wire Image. The Small Planet Pictures film features ...July 18, 2003
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KISS Guitarist Remembers His First Gig With The Group
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, who will continue to portray Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" character during the band's upcoming tour with AEROSMITH, recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his first "proper" gig with the group, which took place in February with the 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra —...July 14, 2003
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OZZFEST 2003: Fun For The Whole Family?
Katie Warchut of The Arizona Republic reports that Wednesday's (July 2) Ozzfest, an annual tour featuring OZZY OSBOURNE, MARILYN MANSON and KORN, didn't scare families away. It offered an odd mixture at the Cricket Pavilion in west Phoenix. While black-clad metal fans covered in mesh and with tattoo...July 3, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Appears On CBS' 'The Early Show': Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons appeared on CBS' "The Early Show" Thursday morning (June 26) to promote his new book "Sex Money Kiss". Watch the five-minute video in Real Media format at this location. In other news, Simmons threw a party in New York the other day to celebrate the publication of...June 27, 2003
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AMERICAN HEARTBREAK: New CD On The Way
San Francisco-based rockers AMERICAN HEARTBREAK, who feature in their ranks ex-JETBOY guitarist Billy Rowe and former EXODUS bass player Michael Butler, will release their fourth CD, "You Will Not be Getting Paid", on July 1 through Perris Records. The album, which contains five live and five acoust...June 24, 2003
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