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GENE SIMMONS Says 'Family Jewels' Is A Ratings Success

The premiere episode of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' new reality show for the A&E network, called "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", was the most-watched series premiere of any A&E show since the launch of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" in August of 2004. There have been 12 new prime-time series...

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PAUL STANLEY: Complete 'Live To Win' Details Revealed

New Door Records/Universal Musical Enterprises has to announced the October 24, 2006 release of "Live to Win", the solo release from iconic KISS frontman Paul Stanley. The voice and songwriting force behind such KISS classics as "Detroit Rock City", "Black Diamond", "Hard Luck Woman" and "Tears Are...

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POISON Singer: 'I Wasn't Going To Put PAVAROTTI Out Of Business'

Courtney Devores of The Charlotte Observer recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Charlotte Observer: What did you think of C.C. doing "The Surreal Life" this spring? Bret: There is no person I know of that is as surreal as C.C. is....

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KISS: PETER CRISS Catman Figure Due In March

According to KissOnline.com, the third KISS release from Sideshow Collectibles — specialty manufacturer of licensed and proprietary collectible products — will be the Peter Criss Catman figure, which is due to ship in March 2007. The premium format figure is 20" tall and weighs around 18 lbs. This f...

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Ex-Wife Of Original KISS Drummer Talks About Upcoming Book

Lydia Criss, former wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss, talks about her upcoming book, "Sealed with a Kiss", in a new interview that appears in the August issue of KISS Kollector magazine. Here are some snippets from the chat: Kiss Kollector: From the "old KISS gang," you’re still in touch wi...

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GENE SIMMONS Accused Of 'Stealing' Name For Son's Band

Aversion.com reports that transgendered punk icon Jayne County isn't taking too kindly to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons "stealing" her backing band's name for his son's new band. Simmons unveiled his son's new band on his "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" show, dubbing the 17-year-old rocker's outfi...

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KITTIE Announces Puerto Rico Dates

Canadian metal band KITTIE will be making its first-ever live appearance in Puerto Rico on September 15 and September 16. Both shows are $20.00 in advance and $23.00 the day of the show, and doors are at 8:00 p.m. The details are as follows: September 15, 2006: Hard Rock Cafe Recinto Sur Old San Jua...

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DIMEBAG's 'March Of Dimeday' To Air On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO's 'Hard Attack'

Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack will present the second annual March Of Dimeday on Sunday, August 20. March Of Dimeday celebrates the life and music of PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitar legend Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott. It's 24 hours of all things Dimebag; in addition to clips from the man himself, it w...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Denies He Was Ever In Pre-KISS Band With PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS

Vassil Varbanov of the "Varbanov Supermarket" program on the Bulgarian rock station Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist J.J. French. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Varbanov Supermarket: We heard about this amazing concert that you had something...

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GENE SIMMONS And SHANNON TWEED Talk With MSNBC: Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his longtime live-in girlfriend Shannon Tweed spoke with MSNBC's Rita Cosby about his reality show, his stance on marriage, his infamous tongue, and Mel Gibson. Watch the segment, which originally aired on "Scarborough Country" on Wednesday (August 9),at MSN.c...

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TED NUGENT: People Who Think Hunting Is Terrible Can Kiss My A**

Brent Frazee of The Mercury News reports that the first thing you have to know about Ted Nugent is that he isn't going to apologize to anyone for hunting. "I've got a message for all those people who think hunting is so terrible," he says. "They can kiss my (behind). "People will say ...

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Audio Interview With Former RIP Editor LONN FRIEND Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 87 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this special episode, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Lonn Friend, editor of long-defunct RIP magazine. Interview topics include Friend's new book "Life on Planet Rock", GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, BON JOVI, Seba...

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POISON Frontman: 'We're Not Putting U2 Or R.E.M. Out Of Business'

The Associated Press recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Can you believe it's been 20 years since you first teased out your hair? Michaels: "It's been a pretty shocking and awesome career. It started in Pennsylvania in sma...

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KISS: Complete 'Love 'Em And Leave 'Em' Live Performance Posted Online

According to KissKollector.com, KISS performed "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" (from the 1976 album "Rock And Roll Over") live in concert last month for the first time since November of 1976. The song was played at the Rainbow Hall in Nagoya during the band's Japanese tour, which also marked the first ever...

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KISS Reaps Plenty Of Online Support In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Bid

The Plain Dealer reports that KISS fans pounded the computer keyboards and the pavement this weekend to make the argument that their favorite band belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the KISS Army rallied Saturday outside the Rock Hall, KISS got the most votes in an online poll at ...