Search results for 'kiss'

News

ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'I Just Do My Instrumental Thing Because I Love It'

ConcertConnections.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON). A few excerpts follow: ConcertConnections.net: When did you first get interested in playing guitar? John: I started taking lessons when I was seven. I'm a big JIMI HENDRIX fan, and a big KIS...

News

Photographer Threatens To Sue GENE SIMMONS' Live-In Girlfriend For Copyright Infringement

World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' longtime partner Shannon Tweed has come under fire for using photographs taken of her without asking for permission. The former Playboy Playmate-turned-reality TV star has allegedly used pictures taken by top photograp...

News

PAUL STANLEY: Performance Footage, Interview From Australian TV Available

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley performed "Shandi" in the studio of the "Today Show" in Australia on Saturday (April 14). Watch it at this location. He was also interviewed on the show: Part#1, Part#2. Stanley is touring Australia in support of his new solo album, "Live to Win", which came ...

News

STATIC-X Frontman Talks About Songwriting Process For 'Cannibal'

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts follow: The Culture Shock: You've got a pretty extensive tour coming up. What do you do in the days leading up to a tour like this to kind of prepare yourself for a few ...

News

PAUL STANLEY Has No Plans For Tell-All Autobiography

Australia's TheAge.com.au reports: Fans hoping for an insight into the rock'n'roll lifestyle of charismatic KISS guitarist Paul Stanley shouldn't hold out hope of hearing it from the horse's mouth. Nothing, Stanley says, turns him off more than celebrities who release tell-all autobiographies. Fello...

News

CROWN OF THORNS Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of CROWN OF THORNS. Band leader Jean Beauvoir recently agreed to bring back the legendary band with a brand new album. "Some basic tracks [have been] recorded already," says Jean, "but still early stages. We want to focus on great songs, I feel that this i...

News

DOKKEN Plans September Release For 'Lightning Strikes Again'

DOKKEN mainman/namesake Don Dokken has issued the following update: "The boys and I are currently in the studio working on [the new DOKKEN album] 'Lightning Strikes Again' and it should be out sometime in September. We will be playing various festivals this summer and we all hope you will make it to...

News

MESSIAH'S KISS Confirmed For MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

MESSIAH'S KISS, the German/American/British metal act featuring current RIOT singer Mike Tirelli (HOLY MOTHER, BURNING STARR),will take part in the Magic Circle Festival in the heart of Germany, Bad Arolsen on July 7. Headlining will be the event will be MANOWAR, with many more acts yet to be annou...

News

GENE SIMMONS Rocks Times Square; Photos Available

On Wednesday (April 11) at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York City, gamers and rockers alike were treated to an event of heroic proportions. Guitar Hero II recently launched for Xbox 360, and to celebrate, five lucky gamers got the chance to win a jam session with the KISS bassist/vocali...

News

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Members: Debut CD Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, is making its long-awaited debut CD available via its official web site. Billy originally teamed up with fellow Dublin, California ragers Willy Lange (RAMPAGE, LAAZ ROCKIT),...

News

PAUL STANLEY Kicks Off Australian Solo Tour; Photos, Setlist Available

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley kicked off his Australian solo tour Wednesday night (April 11) at Twin Town Services Club on the Gold Coast. The setlist was as follows: 01. Live To Win 02. Hide Your Heart 03. A Million To One 04. Got To Choose 05. Move On 06. Bulletproof 07. Tonight You Belong...

News

MNEMIC To Embark On European Headlining Tour

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will undertake the "Mechanical Massacre '07" European headlining tour beginning on May 16. Support will come from NIGHTRAGE (SWE) and SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE (IT). The first leg of the tour has been announced, with more dates to follow next week. May 12 - Moscow (RU) Poi...

News

QUEEN's 'We Will Rock You' Musical To Open In Toronto Tonight

Tonight, April 10, Toronto will join the five million fans worldwide who have already rocked to the London and international smash hit "We Will Rock You" at the opening of the show at the Canon Theatre. QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor along with writer/director Ben Elton, will be among the...

News

KISS Guitarist To Host PACIFIC UNIVERSITY LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer will host the first Pacific University Legends Golf Classic July 29-30 at the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon. This first-class celebrity golf tournament is dedicated to raising funds for Pacific University's 20-sport intercollegiate athletics program. Tha...

News

MNEMIC Guitarist: 'We Are Beyond Stoked' To Be Opening For METALLICA

Danish metallers MNEMIC have been selected to open for METALLICA on July 13 in Aarhus, Denmark. Also appearing on the bill is VOLBEAT. Commented MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie: "We are beyond stoked, beyond surprised, and MORE than happy to be a part of the METALLICA gig in Aarhus, Denmark!...