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Kiss singer and bassist Gene Simmons announced that the band will add 100 more cities to their farewell tour, which will run for an unknown period of time. Simmons commented that “The crew is happy. Everybody’s happy. So we’ve decided to add another 100 cities before we stop. I don’t know how long that’s gonna…

A rare acoustic set of Metallica covers now has an official EP release. The performance, from a 2014 charity gig for MusicCares, features covers of songs from The Beatles, Deep Purple and Ozzy Osbourne. The EP is available on the band’s website for under $10, and Metallica say that “all net proceeds from the sale…

PRPhotos.comTommy Lee performed his first full show of Motley Crue’s stadium tour on Tuesday night (June 28th) after previously splitting duties with Tommy Clufetos. As previously reported, Lee recently broke four ribs. According to the Charlotte Observer, during the band’s performance at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, Lee performed without any mention…

Getty ImagesSlash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators’ Live At Studios 60 livestream will be able to be viewed on the Soundscape VR platform. Fans can experience the debut of all 10 songs from Slash and the band’s new Gibson Records LP 4 via Soundscape’s Magic Mirror Musical Universe. He said, “I’m really excited about…

The Kiss World Museum, which showcases 50 years of the classic rock band’s memorabilia, recently opened in Las Vegas–right next door to the Kiss by Monster Mini Golf Course. Singer and Bassist Gene Simmons contributed “three tractor trailers full of stuff” from his personal collection, ranging from instruments to vinyl records to video games. As…

A new, more comprehensive book on Jimi Hendrix will arrive in the US on November 15th, 2022. Titled “Jimi”, this biography will serve as the “ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock n’ roll history.” “Jimi” will significantly expand on previous books, and is described by his sister, Janie Hendrix, as a “comprehensive…

Alanis Morissette paid homage to her former bandmate Taylor Hawkins on Tuesday night (June 28) during her performance at the O2 Arena in London. Hawkins was Morissette’s drummer for her Jagged Little Pill tour in 1995, and played with her live band until 1997, when he joined the Foo Fighters. Morissette featured photos of Hawkins…

PRPhotos.comThe mystery has been revealed as to why Blink-182’s Travis Barker is in the Hospital. TMZ now reports that he was admitted on Tuesday (6-28) while suffering from pancreatitis. The story emerged when photos appeared of him on a stretcher with wife, Kourtney Kardashian at his side. He entered the hospital complaining of cramps. After…

A new, more comprehensive book on Jimi Hendrix will arrive in the US on November 15th, 2022. Titled “Jimi”, this biography will serve as the “ultimate tribute to the greatest guitar player in rock n’ roll history.” “Jimi” will significantly expand on previous books, and is described by his sister, Janie Hendrix, as a “comprehensive…