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Review: Lusty AEROSMITH Out-Rocks KISS Of Death
Dan Aquilante of The New York Post reports that "seeing KISS and AEROSMITH together at Jones Beach [Monday night, August 5] was like witnessing Peter Pan in a death match with Father Time. "KISS, the band that won't grow up, was in the makeup they've worn since the beginning, while AEROSMITH wore th...August 6, 2003
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AEROSMITH, KISS: Tour Kickoff Photos Posted Online
AEROSMITH and KISS kicked off their North American co-headlining tour on Saturday (August 2) at Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. Check out pictures from Wire Image: Aerosmith, Kiss. Commented KISS drummer Peter Criss, "The first show went great, We were great. We hit the stage at 8, l...August 4, 2003
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Review: TYLER Struggles, But PERRY Lifts AEROSMITH At Tour Kickoff
Eric R. Danton of The Hartford Courant is reporting that "Steven Tyler of AEROSMITH was once among the more charismatic frontmen in rock 'n' roll, but he couldn't touch guitarist Joe Perry Saturday night (Aug. 2). "The band opened its summer tour with KISS at the ctnow.com Meadows Music Centre, and...August 3, 2003
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AEROSMITH Won't Compete With KISS In Terms Of Staging And Effects
AEROSMITH and KISS kick off their co-headlining tour on Saturday (August 2) in Hartford, Connecticut. AEROSMITH will be closing the shows every night, and lead guitarist Joe Perry says they're deliberately steering clear of KISS-style theatricality: "It's gonna be pretty minimalistic," Perry told La...August 2, 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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BILLBOARD Magazine Pays Tribute To KISS
The Billboard Information Group will mark the 30th Anniversary of KISS, one of America's most successful and enduring rock 'n' roll bands, with the publication of a 26-page special report in the August 9 issue of Billboard. The issue will be available on newsstands on August 1 and content will be po...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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KISS And AEROSMITH: A Perfect Match
Cary Ashby of Coshocton Tribune is reporting that "the fans of hard rock bands include educators, scientists, musicians, actors, retail clerks and students. And among their number are a few local fans of AEROSMITH and KISS who are looking forward to the veteran bands blasting their way into Germain...July 31, 2003
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LIZZY BORDEN's Guitar Search Continues
LIZZY BORDEN have commenced the recording process for their eighth album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Metal Blade Records. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's critically acclaimed "Deal with the Devil" will reportedly be "a straight-ahead, balls-out high-energy hard rock album." The ba...July 30, 2003
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KISS, AEROSMITH Lining Up Fall Arena Dates
KISS and AEROSMITH are finalizing plans to follow their summer tour of outdoor venues with a run of arena dates this fall, according to Billboard.com. The new arena leg will comprise about 20 shows starting Oct. 24-25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The two bands stand to gross up to $46...July 26, 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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KISS Make In-Store Appearance In New York, Present BEST BUY With Gold Album
KISS — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Tommy Thayer — made an in-store appearance in New York City on Wednesday, July 23 in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Best Buy's new 86th street store. KISS appeared in full makeup and took photographs with the fans. In addition, they gave a gold...July 24, 2003
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KISS Land Gold Album For 'Kiss Symphony'
Legendary rock icons KISS have added another gold record to their lead as the RIAA title holder for No. 1 American group gold record champions of all time as the debut album from Kiss Records/Sanctuary Records, "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV", has shipped gold prior to its July 22 release date. Unlike any...July 23, 2003
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AEROSMITH Singer Snaps
The New York Daily News reports AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler was being followed by a female paparazzo on Thursday night (July 17) near Cafe Habana on Prince St. when suddenly he turned around. An onlooker says Tyler then "took her camera. He's shouting at her, and grabs her by the wrist, saying,...July 21, 2003
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Hard Rock Among The Winners In The Hit-And-Miss Concert Tour Market
Billboard magazine is reporting that as 2003 enters its busiest concert performance window, it has already been a year of dizzying highs and disappointing lows. In the hard rock genre, METALLICA's Summer Sanitarium, the KISS/AEROSMITH tour and Ozzfest will be among the big winners this season. "This...July 21, 2003
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