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GENE SIMMONS's '27: The Legend And Mythology Of The 27 Club' Book Due In August

powerHouse Books has set an August 14 release date for KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons's new book, titled "27: The Legend And Mythology Of The 27 Club". In a recent interview with Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station, Simmons revealed that "27" is "about all the sadness with these peop...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN: How Fatherhood Has Changed My Life

On December 13, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian took part in a question-and-answer session at the Strand bookstore in New York City about his second book, "Access All Areas: Stories From A Hard Rock Life". You can now watch the discussion below. Asked how fatherhood has changed his perspective on life a...

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Watch Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Play His Last-Ever U.S. Concert

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss played what was being billed as his final U.S. concert this past Saturday, June 17 at the Cutting Room in New York City. Criss handled the vocals and some of the drums at the show and was backed by musical director and keyboardist Alex Salzman, guitarist Erik Rudic...

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VIXEN Vocalist JANET GARDNER Signs With PAVEMENT ENTERTAINMENT; Debut Solo Album Due In August

Janet Gardner, best known as the lead vocalist of the all-female rock band VIXEN, will release her debut solo album on August 18 via Pavement Entertainment in conjunction with Pavement's cohorts Eternal Sound Records for Europe. All songs were written, performed and produced by Gardner and her husba...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Plays 'Final' Australian Show In Melbourne; Video, Photos

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss played the first of three final solo shows earlier tonight (Friday, May 12) at the Sofitel Grand Ballroom in Melbourne, Australia. The eleven-song setlist included "Can't Stop The Rain", from his 1978 debut solo album; "Words", from Criss's 1980 solo album "Out Of C...

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DOROTHY Releases New Single 'Down To The Bottom'

DOROTHY has released its newest single, "Down To The Bottom", a stomp-worthy, hard-rock anthem dripping with soul and attitude. Co-written by Dorothy Martin, Mark Jackson, Ian Scott and the legendary Linda Perry (Adele, Alicia Keys, Cristina Aguilera),the track's lyrics and production combined with...

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'King Of The Sunset Strip' MARIO MAGLIERI Dead At 93

Mario Mikeal Maglieri, beloved and respected owner of Los Angeles's famous Sunset Strip establishments Rainbow Bar And Grill, The Roxy Theatre and the Whisky A Go Go, died earlier today (Thursday, May 4) at the age of 93. Born February 7, 1924 in Seppino, Italy, Mario came to the U.S. at age four. H...

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Watch DAVE GROHL And His Mother Discuss 'From Cradle To Stage' Book In New Promo Video

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl's mother has just released a new book titled "From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Stars", which features interviews that Virginia Hanlon Grohl conducted with 18 rock mothers, including the moms of musicians like RUSH's Geddy Lee...

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Watch DAVE GROHL And His Mother Speak At LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl's mother has just released a new book titled "From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Stars", which features interviews that Virginia Hanlon Grohl conducted with 18 rock mothers, including the moms of musicians like RUSH's Geddy Lee...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Explains Decision To Stop Performing Live: 'If I'm Gonna Do It, I've Gotta Do It Now'

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss recently announced a couple of convention appearances this spring that are being billed on his web site as his final live performances. On May 12-14, Criss is scheduled to appear at the KISS Konvention Australia in Victoria, with his May 12 set said to be Peter's la...

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Georgia is one of contemporary American metal's saving graces. Thusly it shouldn't be a surprise that the state’s ROYAL THUNDER now claims bragging rights, alongside the esteemed company of MASTODON, BARONESS and KYLESA, as sludge-prog cream of the crop. Though ROYAL THUNDER has taken a slower cours...

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DAVE GROHL Pens Foreword To His Mother's New Book On Rock Moms

According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl has written in the foreword to his mother's new book that she "understands there are some kids who work outside of conventional systems." The book, titled "From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Star...

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BATTLE BEAST Singer Says Former Guitarist 'Wanted To Make Decisions On Everything'

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with vocalist Noora Louhimo of Finnish metallers BATTLE BEAST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: I guess the main change you have this time is that your main songwriter and guitar player Anton Kab...

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LZZY HALE Says HALESTORM Is Working On 'The Most Aggressive Music' It's Ever Written

Musik Universe conducted an interview with HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale prior to the band's October 28, 2016 show at the Métropolis in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Lita Ford's influence: Lzzy: "She's someon...

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DAVE GROHL's Mother Writes Book About Rock 'N' Roll Moms

According to The Pulse Of Radio, Dave Grohl's mother, Virginia Hanlon Grohl, has announced that she will publish a book titled "From Cradle To Stage: Stories From The Mothers Who Rocked And Raised Rock Stars" on April 25, 2017. Her son will write the foreword. The book is the result of a two-year mi...