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“I was speechless to see that kind of God-given ability. You never forget something like that”: Kiss frontman Paul Stanley on the 1969 gig that made him realise what it meant to be a rock star

“It really opened my eyes to the enormity of what I wanted to do – and it was humbling”

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“Gene Simmons said we were his new favorite band. He wanted us to do a record – and to do things we didn’t want to”: Gary Klebe on Shoes’ near miss with the Kiss star, inspiring Butch Vig into production, and how his band got with Hamer

He’s learned to live with his band’s “power pop” label, finally released a solo album, and knows the one piece of advice that should always be ignored if you’re a producer – even if it comes from Steve Albini

Guitar World

Kissmas Day, millions of dollars and the road to the bargain bin: Why the four solo albums were the beginning of the end for Kiss

Kiss's solo albums were meant to be a celebration of their dominance: Instead, they signalled the start of the decline

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"I said, One day, that's all you got." Legendary producer Eddie Kramer recalls the making of the five-track demo tape which introduced rock 'n' roll superheroes Kiss to the world in 1973

"It was like a musical manifesto."

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Documentary charts later days of former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno's life

Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer features members of Metallica, Kiss, Slayer, Megadeth and more

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This vibrant radio rebrand has Gen Z written all over it (literally)

KISS debuts a playful identity created by NOT Wieden+Kennedy.

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"Everything changed when I saw them on TV –they were one fiery, bloody package being mainlined into my brain. It was the best thing I’d ever seen in my life." Anthrax's Scott Ian on KISS, AC/DC, Metallica and what's left on his bucket list

The metal legend has been there, done that and written two books about his experiences

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This Irish trio are the loudest band I've seen in 40 years of gig-going. You'll be hearing more from them, like it or not

Bucket: the very, very, very loud sound of the underground, blow minds at their debut London headline show

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KISS back in the studio as Gene Simmons confirms new music

Gene Simmons has revealed that KISS are recording new material as work continues on the band’s upcoming avatar show.

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"This is not a band hiding behind legacy; it is one already doing enough to stand without it." Everything that happened at the debut live show by Stanley Simmons

The sons of Kiss icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons played their first show together at a tiny venue in San Diego – and Classic Rock was down the front

Louder

"We didn’t have television in Israel and when I first saw the news, I thought there was a guy inside the box." Condoms, coffins and capitalism: a far-reaching interview with Gene Simmons of Kiss

Kiss legend Gene Simmons has been on this planet for over seven decades. Here's some things he's learned...

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“Yngwie was replaced for becoming difficult. We auditioned Steve Vai in secret”: Gary Shea’s never-say-never approach to Alcatrazz, New England… and maybe even Vinnie Vincent

The left-handed bassist discusses the pitfalls of being with Kiss’ management, selling his Ampeg gear to Malmsteen’s band, and releasing a record that shows what might have been with Vincent

Guitar World

“They were trying to figure out who to get to sing the high harmony stuff for Gene Simmons’ band. They said, ‘What about the guy who opened for us?’”Jason Walker on touring with the Kiss star – who’s a fellow Beatles freak

His professional career started at 14, but it was a chance booking in Las Vegas that really changed the Gibson fan’s life

Guitar World

KISS star Gene Simmons shared one regret over late bandmate Ace Frehley

KISS star Gene Simmons has confessed he wishes he'd done more to help his former bandmate Ace Frehley when he was battling addiction issues - admitting he regrets failing to stage an intervention "decades ago".

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Former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick recovering from heart valve surgery

Kulick’s ex-bandmate, Gene Simmons, offered words of support amid the guitarist’s recovery

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"Did we realise how important it would be? Hell no. We just wanted to make people dance." How an "evil disco" classic channelled Ministry, Prong and Salt 'N' Pepa to crown one of the 90s' last breakout metal bands

Static-X became main eventers of nu metal's second wave thanks to their classic banger, Push It

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"The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever." Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk up Kiss avatar show, set to launch in Las Vegas in 2028 with new Kiss songs

"This is the phoenix rising out of the ashes"

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The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026)

Which disc has snagged the top spot?

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“When I talked to the Warner A&R guy he said, ‘Oh man, Prince really screwed up. It sucks’”: The story of Prince’s underrated 1986 classic – and the lip-smacking hit single that scared his record label

Parade is the Prince and the Revolution album that time forgot – and the critics panned. But it’s time for a reappraisal...

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How Did Afrika Bambaataa Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights, His Legacy and Controversy

Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, has died at 67. Known for his influence on the genre, his legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse.

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“A guitar that sits at the intersection of love, collaboration and some of the most influential songwriting of the late 1960s”: The 1913 Gibson used to write Here Comes the Sun and Let It Rain – owned by Eric Clapton – is now up for auction

Alongside the Clapton/Harrison acoustic, one of Ace Frehley’s Les Pauls from Kiss’s peak popularity era is also included in the auction

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Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons to hit the road together

The sons of KISS stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons are hitting the road together for their first tour as music duo Stanley Simmons.

The Independent UK

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley

Louder

"No-one writes rock ’n’ roll better than this.” The story of the AC/DC album that true AC/DC fans love best

"We may be little, but we make a lot of noise"

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'XO, Kitty' season 3 review: The Netflix teen dramedy returns with a charming new season — and a welcome guest star

The latest season of the spinoff from the 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' movies features more endearing high school romance and antics.

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