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GENE SIMMONS To Play First Post-KISS Concert At Rock & Brews Grand Opening In Ridgefield, Washington

Gene Simmons and his solo band will perform at the grand opening of the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Ilani dining and entertainment destination in Ridgefield, Washington on April 23. It will mark the KISS bassist/vocalist's first live appearance since the legendary rock act concluded its "End...

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'The Osbournes' TV Show To Get Official Re-Release With New Content

Ozzy Osbourne's MTV reality show "The Osbournes", which followed the lives of the BLACK SABBATH singer and his family, will get an official re-release through the recently launched Osbourne Media House. Ozzy's son Jack announced the "The Osbournes" re-release during the latest episode of "The Osbour...

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2024 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Inductees To Be Revealed Live On 'American Idol'

According to Billboard, the announcement of this year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees will be made Sunday night (April 21) on "American Idol". The announcement will be delivered by host Ryan Seacrest and "Idol" judge Lionel Richie, who himself is a member of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Oz...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics At Rainbow Bar & Grill 52nd-Anniversary Party

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach headlined the Rainbow Bar & Grill 52nd-anniversary party on Sunday, April 14 in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of his performance can be seen below. In April 1972, Mario Maglieri, along with Whisky co-founder Elmer Valentine, Lou Adler and ot...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Avatars Are The Future Of KISS'

In a new interview with Henrique Inglez de Souza of Brazil's Rockast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about the band's recent decision to sell its music catalogue, brand name and likeness to Pophouse, the company behind ABBA's hologram concerts. A biopic, an avatar show, and a KISS-themed e...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Rome, New York

The Michael Steinman YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's April 12 concert at Capitol Theatre in Rome, New York. Check out the clips below. Ace's new solo album, "10,000 Volts", was released on February 23 via MNRK Music Group (formerly eOne Music). The 11-track LP was produced b...

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KISS Could Have New York City Street Renamed In Band's Honor

A public meeting to discuss the possibility of renaming or co-naming West 23rd Street and 8th Avenue in New York City after the legendary rock band KISS will be held on April 17. Interested parties can also sign up to attend virtually via Zoom, or submit comments by e-mail by noon on April 16. The m...

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JOE ELLIOTT Pushes Back Against CHUCK BILLY's And CHRIS HOLMES's DEF LEPPARD 'Backing Tracks' Claim: They've Got It 'Completely Wrong'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has dismissed accusations that his band is using backing tracks during live performances, saying "we've never done that." The 64-year-old singer and founding member of the iconic British band made the comment while responding to a question about DEF LEPPARD's "polished"-but...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON On Rigors Of The Road: 'The Travel Is Just So Boring And Stressful'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke about the rigors of the road, particularly as it relates to the band's upcoming Brazilian tour, which kicks off this week. The 76-year-old lead singer, flute player and songwriter said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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SLASH's 'Jessica' Les Paul Standard Guitar Available Worldwide

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. With a partnership that has lasted over three decad...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS's Decision To Sell Catalog, Name, Likeness And More Was A 'Natural Thing' To Do

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to People magazine about the band's decision to sell its entire music catalog, likeness and brand name to Pophouse, a Swedish entertainment group. Calling it the "natural thing" to do, he explained: "Life happens while you're busy making important plans. We w...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'Drums Are 90 Percent Mental, 10 Percent Physical; If You Can Think It, You Can Do It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) was asked what he does to keep his body in shape to be able to play such extreme music night after night. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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KISS's Music Catalog, Brand Name And IP Acquired By Swedish Investment Firm POPHOUSE

Pophouse has today concluded a landmark agreement with the iconic band KISS. Pophouse is the Swedish entertainment and music investment firm renowned for its development of brand-building activities in music and entertainment, such as the groundbreaking "ABBA Voyage" show in London, in which Pophous...

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Watch: Shopping At Walmart With ACE FREHLEY

Ace Frehley, who has lived in Sparta, New Jersey for the past few years with his fiancée, Lara Cove, has shared a new video of the couple shopping at what appears to be a local Walmart on the release day of his latest solo album, "10,000 Volts". A message accompanying the YouTube release of the clip...

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HEART Announces Fall 2024 'Royal Flush' Tour With CHEAP TRICK

Legendary rock band HEART has announced a fall 2024 leg of its "Royal Flush" tour with CHEAP TRICK. The trek will kick off September 26 in San Francisco and wraps up December 15 in Las Vegas. With a career spanning nearly five decades, the 2013 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have earned global...