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‘The process takes about two hours’: Kiss’ Gene Simmons explains his traditional pre-show ritual

No matter how big Kiss has gotten, no many how many years have gone by, one pre-show ritual remains: The putting on of the makeup. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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One Track Mind: Alestorm, “In the Navy” from Live at the End of the World (2013)

I’m not sure that this shouldn’t be a WTF Wednesday entry instead of a One Track Mind, but Alestorm has a long and sordid history of strange cover songs. You May Also Like: Alestorm – ‘No Grave But the Sea’ (2017)

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‘He’s a great bass player’: Incredibly, Michael Anthony holds no ill will toward Wolfgang Van Halen

Michael Anthony says he was watching a news conference about the reformation of Van Halen like everyone else when he found out that he’d been replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen You May Also Like: How Van Halen’s Jaw-Dropping First Album Ruined My Sex Life (Again)

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AC Angry – Black Denim (2013)

In early November, AC Angry will release their new CD Black Denim on the German label Dust On The Tracks Records. Though this is considered to be their debut album, they actually made two earlier releases You May Also Like: Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister Was a One of a Kind Legend,Read More

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SOiL – Whole (2013)

I was a big fan of Soil’s breakthrough 2001 album Scars, with its infectious hit “Halo.” As much as I liked that record, though, the band seemed to fade quickly for me. You May Also Like: Walter Trout – Battle Scars (2015) The Outryders, “Over the Scars / Look atRead More

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‘You’ve got to know where to draw the line’: Kiss’ Paul Stanley on his lengthy partnership with Gene Simmons

Kiss has certainly had its share of drama, most of it centered on the band dynamic with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. But one thing has remained for decades: The musical relationship between Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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‘You don’t have to speak English’: David Lee Roth’s zen-like approach to Van Halen lyrics

David Lee Roth approach to lyric writing for Van Halen is that they matter — but they don’t matter. In fact, he’s not even sure you have to know English for them to make sense. You May Also Like: David Lee Roth selects his favorite Van Halen album: ‘That’s myRead More

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‘You will have landed on Planet Kiss’: Gene Simmons talks new recordings, and a huge anniversary tour

Gene Simmons is already writing new stuff, just a year after 2012’s Monster, Kiss’ 20th studio effort. The band had previously gone three years between albums, dating back to 2009’s Sonic Boom. You May Also Like: Kiss’ fussy and overwrought Destroyer tried to out think itself

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Deep Purple – Perfect Strangers: Live (2013)

Getting the old gang back together after more than decade to record a studio album was one thing for Deep Purple. The true test of the Mark II edition’s newfound musical camaraderie would be found on the concert trail. You May Also Like: Ian Gillan expounds on his shocking splitRead More

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‘His spiritual strength is what remains’: Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan gives a touching tribute to Jon Lord

The death of Jon Lord had a profound impact on Deep Purple during the recording of its newest album Now What?!, even though he’d left the group some 10 years before. You May Also Like: Ian Gillan picks the classic track Deep Purple should play: ‘It is my favorite DPRead More