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RIP … Classic KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Dead at 74

“In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth.“ — Ace Frehley‘s Family NEW YORK CITY, New York — It is with a profound sadness that we report that Ace Frehley has died. As of this posting, multiple sources have

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UPDATED w/ GENE TWEET ….. KISS bassist Gene Simmons involved in Car Crash after reportedly Passing Out at the Wheel while Driving

UPDATED: October 8th 2025 3:15PM (PST) Gene Simmons has taken to his official X platform to share a message with fans after the KISS bassist was involved in a car crash in Malibu California on Tuesday October 7th. Simmons writes: “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes. I’m completely fine. I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those

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SAY IT ISN’T SO … Vinnie Vincent has ‘Pulled Himself Out Of’ his appearance at the ‘Chiller Theater’ expo in New Jersey Oct. 24th & 25th

“SORRY! VINNIE VINCENT HAS PULLED HIMSELF OUT OF THE CHILLER SHOW!” — Chiller Theater / September 30th 2025 PARSIPPANY, New Jersey — Vinnie Vincent has pulled out of the up coming ‘Chiller Theater’ expo and event. Vincent was confirmed back in mid August that he would appear at the popular convention during the weekend of October 24th & 25th 2025,

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ANKH WARRIOR … Vinnie Vincent the former KISS guitarist will appear at the ‘Chiller Theatre’ Expo in person on October 24th & 25th

“The Ankh Warrior himself will be making a Rare Appearance at Chiller Theatre in NJ in October!! Vinnie Vincent will be attending Friday & Saturday to sign autographs & take photos with fans in his Ankh Warrior KISS era face paint.” — Vinnie Vincent Facebook Group CONVENTION NEWS — Vinnie Vincent the ANKH WARRIOR himself will make a rare in

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GET ON THE BUS … Bruce Kulick talks years in MEAT LOAF, being the KISS ghost guitarist and getting the final nod from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to join during Animalize Tour

LOS ANGELES, California — The latest edition of the GET ON THE BUS podcast and video channel features rock guitarist Bruce Kulick. Kulick, 71, made his biggest mark in music as a member of the band KISS for a dozen years from 1984-1996. But, before he was licking it up and starting the heavens on fire, the Brooklyn born axeman

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LICENSE TO ILL … Ace Frehley says: “I am ill…”, Pulls Out of his Weekend Shows at ‘Brat-Fest’ in Wisconsin and ‘Arcada Theater’ in Illinois

“I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly be unable to perform this weekend on Friday May 23 at Brat Fest in Madison, Wisconsin, or Saturday May 24 at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois.” — Ace Frehley NOT ON THE ROAD — Ace Frehley has pulled out of his weekend shows after falling ill according

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THEY’RE BACK … Gene Simmons confirms that KISS will perform at the ‘KISS Army Storms Vegas’ event November 14-16th 2025

“Kiss will perform without makeup on Nov. 15, also talking from the stage and answering fans’ questions.“ — Las Vegas Review-Journal LAS VEGAS, Nevada — They’re back… but… this time without the make-up, or so they say? That’s correct, KISS have announced their return to the stage, but according to bassist and co-founder Gene Simmons, the band will perform this

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