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MISFITS Book Excerpts Available Online
Over the next several days, music writer Joel Gausten will run a series of excerpts from an extensive history of the MISFITS on his Myspace page, www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Gausten will include the full MISFITS chapter as part of his upcoming book, titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the Worl...October 16, 2006
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SLAUGHER, GREAT WHITE: New Audio Interviews Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 103 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features interviews host John Ostronomy conducted with Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) and Michael Lardie (GREAT WHITE, NIGHT RANGER) at the recent Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City. Topics include Tim Kelly,...October 16, 2006
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ALICE COOPER: 'I Always Used To Laugh At KISS'
The Canadian Press reports: Thirty-five years ago, parents tried keeping their kids away from him. Today, Alice Cooper is like comfort food. But he says there were always boundaries even he wouldn't cross. "I've never used bad language in my show," says Cooper. "I've never used nudity, anything like...October 15, 2006
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Original KISS Manager BILL AUCOIN To Work With LORDI?
According to KissNews.de, original KISS manager Bill Aucoin recently flew to Finland at his own expense to see Finnish Eurovision Song Contest winners LORDI rehearse and to check out the first couple of concerts on the band's current European tour with a view towards possibly managing the group. So...October 14, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY: 'Live To Win' Listening Party At KISS Coffeehouse Today
The KISS Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach will host a Paul Stanley "Live to Win" listening party between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. today (Saturday, October 14). Owner Brian Galvin told KissOnline.com that during the event, the Coffeehouse will be giving away prizes and free samples of the Halloween Special (Pum...October 14, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY: 'If We Did A New KISS Album, I Would Want To Control It'
Philthy Phil of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: This is your only solo album since the 1978 KISS solos, right? Why so long in between? Stanley: Yeah. Good question. You know everybody was always runnin...October 13, 2006
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PLASMATICS Book Excerpt Available Online
An excerpt from an extensive interview with former PLASMATICS guitarist Richie Stotts, conducted by music writer Joel Gausten, is now available online at www.myspace.com/gaustenbooks. Gausten will include an extensive chapter on the history of the PLASMATICS and the making of their 1980 album "New H...October 13, 2006
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KISS: 'Alive! 1975-2000' Box Set Details Revealed
Universal Music will be releasing the "Alive! 1975-2000" box set featuring KISS' first three "Alive" albums (as released on Universal labels, whereas the latest "Alive IV"/"Kiss Symphony" album came out via Sanctuary Records) in Europe on November 17. The set will appearently be a four-disc box set,...October 12, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Schedule Halloween Signing Session In NYC
KISS principals Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will be signing copies of their new DVD, "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977", on October 31 at the Virgin Megastore in New York City beginning at 11:00 p.m. Purchase the new DVD beginning at 8:00 a.m. on October 31 at the Times Square location only to rece...October 12, 2006
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BRUCE KULICK Guitar Auction: Rock The Classroom
Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has donated an autographed quilted-maple top LTD EC-200 guitar to the Rock the Classroom fundraiser Point and Click Ball. Here's a little info about the Rock the Classroom organization and their mission: "Rock The Classroom brings di...October 12, 2006
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KISS: Classic Live Footage From 1976 Posted Online
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with three video clips from classic live performance from the Cobo Hall in Detroit in 1976, taken from the band's upcoming "Kissology: Volume One 1974-1977" two-disc DVD set: "C'mon and Love Me" (video) "Deuce" (video) "Strutter" (video) Due...October 11, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, October 25. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To fin...October 11, 2006
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KISS: 'Roar Of Greasepaint' Book Due In November
The third volume of the third edition of the KISS album focus trilogy "Roar of Greasepaint, 1997-2006" is scheduled for publication on November 1. "Roar of Greasepaint" picks up the history of the band as they attempted to record a "reunion" studio album, and the disjointed soap-opera that followed...October 10, 2006
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'Guitar Hero II': Final Track Listing Revealed
According to IGN, the final track listing has been revealed for the upcoming PS2/Xbox 360 video game "Guitar Hero II", due on November 7. Totaling 40 tunes in all, spread over eight difficulty levels, the new game seems to have an even wider range of rock-oriented music than the first time out. From...October 9, 2006
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Ex-Wife Of PETER CRISS: 'PETER And ACE Used To Beg For Their Songs To Be On A KISS Album'
Norway's iBergen.no recently conducted an interview with Lydia Criss — the ex-wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On who was the "boss" in KISS: "Peter (Criss) and Ace (Frehley) used to beg for their songs to be on a KISS album. Both Peter and Ace ...October 9, 2006