Though last year’s festival was held in Pomona, this year’s festival is scheduled for Ontario, and is already more than twice the size of last year.
KISS and Eminem will kick off the festival on Sept. 25, with supporting acts B.O.B., Bush, The Knux, Papa Roach, New Politics and Travis Barker. The second day of the festival features Blink 182 and Rise Against, with special guests Suicidal Tendencies, Bad Religion, Black Pacific, 30 Seconds to Mars and A Day To Remember.
This is the only scheduled concert to date where you can get KISS tickets in California, so don’t wait!
]]>Dubbed “The Hottest Show On Earth” tour, fans can see this hard-rocking band on the road for 22 dates starting July 23rd in Wyoming. Other key stops include Philadelphia, Dallas, Milwaukee, Raleigh, and Phoenix. Kiss tickets should be going on sale in the next couple weeks.
There’s been no news concerning an opening act, because that’s TBD. Kiss is partnering with Guitar Center to hold a competion called the “Guistar Center Onstage.” Starting June 1st, unsigned bands can register and compete to claim the coveted opening act spot on the Kiss tour. It’s an amazing opportunity for emerging talent.
Check out Kiss on their Facebook page June 1st as they chat live via UStream about the competition, their upcoming tour, and much more. You can never tell what these guys will say next!
]]>The members of KISS have chimed in to pay their respects to their fallen friend: “We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who always emanated great warmth and friendship to us and everyone around him. We will miss him.”
RJD succumbed to the stomach cancer he was first diagnosed with last year. He was 67. Memorial and funeral arrangements are still pending, but fans can expect tributes to be made by the artists who loved him and were influenced by his music.
]]>They’ll have some hard-hitting heavy metal competition with against AC/DC, Alice in Chains, Anvil, Fear Factory and Heaven & Hell.
The Golden Gods Awards began last year, as a way to celebrate “all that is the wonder and amazement of heavy metal,” according to the awards official Web site. Last year fans were treated to performances by Megadeth, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, All That Remains and Suicide Silence.
The awards will be presented on April 8 at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic on Saturday, May 22 (air time TBA).
In the meantime, KISS tickets won’t be available for a couple more months when they officially begin touring on May 1.
]]>The venue means a lot to the rockers, who recorded their breakthrough album Alive! there 35 years ago. The venue hasn’t changed much since then – it includes stucco, cinder block walls and folding chairs.
To celebrate the occasion, the band played Alive (almost) in its entirety. Of course, they finished up the show with “Detroit Rock City.”
]]>KISS has signed a deal designating Walmart as the exclusive retailer, along with Walmart.com and the Sam’s Club stores. The deal delivers a package of value for KISS fans everywhere. For the low low price of $12, Sonic Boom has new material, a complete, re-recorded greatest hits package and a live concert DVD. What a bargain!
Paul Stanley is excited about the partnership stating, “Besides our making the best KISS album in decades, Walmart has made it possible for us to include a bonus CD with 15 of our most famous songs and an additional live DVD, shot during our recent concert in Buenos Aires. So in every sense, Sonic Boom is the ultimate return to classic KISS form. You wanted the best, you got the best!”
]]>Lambert’s vocals complimented, and even surpassed, those of frontman Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons. The performance included a medley of “Detroit Rock City” and “I Wanna Rock-n-Roll All Night.”
]]>The new record will have the classic 1970s sound and will be produced by Paul Stanley. The album is currently unnamed and is anticipated to be released in Summer 2009.
Here’s what Gene has to say about the new album: “We have 4 tunes recorded. If you’re a fan of our stuff from about 1977, you’ll feel right at home. All of us have taken up the songwriting call to arms in the same spirit we once did — without a care in the world and without outside writers. Nothing to prove to anyone. Just doing what comes naturally. Ignoring fashions, trends and with a personal vow from all of us: no rapping. There are plenty of people out there doing this and they don’t need four palefaced guys pretending they’re from the hood. Besides, I’m not sure how to correctly pronounce “wassup.””
]]>“Hi guys, it’s Gene Simmons. We know you’re in Afghanistan, we know it’s a tough one, I just want you to know from my heart we love you.”
AND he also sent a message to you:
“Folks, proud to say our LADIES OF THE NIGHT book just debuted at #7 on the LA TIMES Best Seller List (Non-Fiction). Thank you all for making this happen. I’m very proud.”
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