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GENE SIMMONS Praises ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS’s Early Musical Contributions To KISS
During an appearance on Billy Corgan’s new podcast “The Magnificent Others”, Gene Simmons reflected on the musical chemistry of the original KISS lineup, including drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley, both of whom originally split with KISS i…
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Janie Van Halen Opens Up About PTSD Diagnosis After Eddie’s Death
In an Instagram video message, Janie Van Halen, the widow of Eddie Van Halen, opened up about her PTSD diagnosis following his death. “Hey everybody, happy Wednesday. It’s Janie and Pepper,” she began. “Yesterday I put a press release out for a new client, Garnish Music LA. They are offering free music classes to students…
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ALICE IN CHAINS’ JERRY CANTRELL: ‘Bands Aren’t Built To Last’
During an appearance on “The Adamantium Podcast”, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the fact that the average life span of a band is only three or four years. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Bands aren’t …
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Phil X Says Bon Jovi Fans Who Compare Him To Richie Sambora Like Him More Now
Phil X recently spoke with Guitar World at NAMM 2025, sharing what Bon Jovi fans think about his place in the band. When asked about the possibility of live dates, he revealed, “There is stuff in the works. Nothing confirmed, but they’re working on stuff.” Bon Jovi last toured in 2022, but they’ve stayed off…
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New System of a Down Album? Daron Malakian’s “Not Sure How Much I Want That Anymore”
Guess that’s not what they meant by “testing the waters.” The post New System of a Down Album? Daron Malakian’s “Not Sure How Much I Want That Anymore” appeared first on MetalSucks.
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Obscura to Headline ‘Shred Fest 2025’ North American Tour
Other bands on the bill include Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth, and Fractal Universe. The post Obscura to Headline ‘Shred Fest 2025’ North American Tour appeared first on MetalSucks.
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ART CRUZ: Joining LAMB OF GOD Was ‘A Life-Changing Experience’
In a new interview with Sweetwater, Art Cruz spoke about how he joined LAMB OF GOD nearly six years ago as the official replacement for Chris Adler. Cruz, who had previously played with PRONG and WINDS OF PLAGUE, filled in for Adler on several LAMB OF …
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Gene Simmons Shares How Being A Rich Miserable Son Of A B—ch Got KISS Through Its Worst Time
Gene Simmons recently joined Billy Corgan for the debut episode of ‘The Magnificent Others’ podcast. During their chat, Corgan brought up the period when KISS was seen as a ‘has-been’ band in the industry and asked Simmons how he handled it. “One of the honest answers is that, by that time, there was a lot…
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Corroding Soul – Corroding Soul Review
“Atmospheric black metal is a deceptively wide (sub-)genre, and it seems like every time I opt to review some, I end up with something different. The UK’s Corroding Soul has me in a musing mood over this because I’m not sure I’ve heard atmospheric metal quite like it before. The solo project of David Lovejoy,…
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Big List of 2025 Record Store Day Releases for Rock + Metal Fans
See the rock and metal releases slated for Record Store Day 2025. Continue reading…