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SEPULTURA Guitarist Schedules London Clinic

The Guitar Institute (part of London, England's Institute of Contemporary Music Performance) has announced that SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser will deliver an exclusive clinic during the Institute's Metal Hammer Weekender this summer. This fantastic two-day weekend event, sponsored by Metal Hamm...

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Former PARADISE LOST Drummer Offering Private Lessons

Britain's Wigan Today reports: The former drummer from a top heavy metal band is hoping to set a new generation of musicians on the road to stardom. Lee Morris, 37, married a Wigan girl and settled in the area after quitting the "kings of gloom", PARADISE LOST, five years ago. Now, the Wolverhampton...

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PETER CRISS: 'I'm A Kid Inside And The Music Keeps Me Young'

Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News recently conducted an interview with original KISS drummer Peter Criss. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reminiscent nature of his new solo album, "One for All": "As I have grown and become a real adult — kind of — it's an album of ...

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IRON MAIDEN, DRAGONFORCE Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock'

IRON MAIDEN's "The Number of the Beast" and DRAGONFORCE's "Through the Fire and Flames" are among the latest confirmed tracks for the upcoming Activision title Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. According to GameSpy, since the release of the first Guitar Hero game, DRAGONFORCE has consistently been o...

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H.I.M.: Video Interview With VILLE VALO Available

Germany's Sonic Seducer magazine conducted an interview with H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo at the end of May in Los Angeles during the mixing sessions for the band's new album, "Venus Doom". Watch the interview in two parts below. Fan-filmed video footage of H.I.M. performing its new single, "Kiss of D...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Rocks For Charity

Nancy Townsley of The Forest Grove News-Times reports: In or out of makeup, Tommy Thayer is a colorful guy. The Beaverton native and lead guitarist for the rock band KISS has no shortage of gigs on his electronic calendar. Last week he was on stage in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., performing in a ...

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KISS Rocks CISCO; Photos Available

KISS' official web site has been updated with photos from the band's Wednesday night (July 25) performance at Cisco's annual "Customer Appreciation Event" in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Deuce 03. Makin' Love 04. Calling Dr. Love 05. Lick It...

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KISS EXPERIENCE Show To Become Reality

A production company with over 20 years of experience putting shows on the road for some of the country's top artists is putting together a Kiss Experience show for a 2007-2008 debut. The company is currently seeking the Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley personalities for the project. All potential candi...

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KISS: 1976 Recording Of 'Hard Luck Woman' Live Performance Surfaces

A private recording of KISS performing "Hard Luck Woman" live in 1976 has surfaced on eBay as a part of an 18-song concert in Memphis, Tennessee on December 2, 1976. "Hard Luck Woman" was only performed live for the first few shows of KISS' 1976 "Rock And Roll Over" tour and was never ...

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MOTÖRHEAD To Tour Australia With ROSE TATTOO

According to Undercover News, MOTÖRHEAD will return to Australia for a headline tour, playing all major cities with Oz-rock legends ROSE TATTOO in support. The dates are as follows: Oct. 03 - Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia Oct. 05 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia Oct. 06 - Enmore Theatre,...

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PETER CRISS Says Solo Album Was Inspired By New York City After 9/11

Launch Radio Networks reports: Peter Criss, the original drummer for KISS, releases a new solo album today (July 24),titled "One for All". Criss produced the album himself for the first time, and guest musicians include keyboardist Paul Shaffer and bassist Will Lee of "Late Night with David Letterm...

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Former PAGAN'S MIND Guitarist Dead At 36

Former PAGAN'S MIND guitarist Thorstein Aaby, who played on the band's first two albums — "Infinity Divine" (2000) and "Celestial Entrance" (2002) — passed away today (July 24) at the age of 36. The group's statement on the matter reads as follows: "On the night of 24th of July, our dear friend Thor...

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H.I.M.: 'Kiss Of Dawn' Video Posted Online

H.I.M.'s video for their new single, "Kiss of Dawn", has been posted at YouTube. The clip was shot last month in the Los Angeles area with director Meiert Avis, who has previously worked with U2, AVRIL LAVIGNE, JENNIFER LOPEZ and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, in addition to helming H.I.M.'s "Wings of a Butterf...

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GENE SIMMONS Dismisses Reports He Will Take Part In 'I'm A Celebrity' Series

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has shot down reports that he has signed up for the next installment of the British jungle survival series "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!". The Daily Star reported over the weekend that producers expected Simmons to spice up the jungle with his outrageous op...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'Art Is A Very Personal Thing'

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley recently spoke to Tom Lounges of The Times about his love for painting. "I started painting about seven years ago when I got divorced," Stanley said of what led to his new career as a painter of abstract art. "My friends got tired of me ranting and screaming, and...