Tommy Thayer

April 3, 2021

NO GLOVE … Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer discovered he had an adult daughter via 23andMe DNA testing

Blabbermouth — KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer was a guest on a recent episode of the “Hangin’ & Bangin’: Artists On Lockdown” online show, where he was joined by Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO), Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE) and Doug Aldrich (DIO, WHITESNAKE, THE DEAD DAISIES). You can now watch the discussion below. Asked about his recent revelation that he had discovered that he had fathered a child, Tommy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):[…]

August 15, 2019

ONE LAST KISS … Paul Stanley says Kiss “End Of The Road” tour is one last Victory Lap

ONE LAST KISS Paul Stanley says Kiss “End Of The Road” tour is one last Victory Lap By Martin Boulton SMH – On the phone from Los Angeles earlier this year, Paul Stanley’s New York accent was a clear reminder of where the veteran entertainer and rock ‘n’ roll preacher began his life. It was just a few days out from the start of what’s been billed as the End of the Road tour for Kiss, whose breakthrough 1975 album Alive! opened[…]

July 5, 2019

THE DEMON SPEAKS … Kiss bassist Gene Simmons defends high ticket prices for “End Of The Road” tour

THE DEMON SPEAKS Kiss bassist Gene Simmons defends high ticket prices for “End Of The Road” tour Blabbermouth — Gene Simmons has defended KISS over the high prices of tickets to the band’s “End Of The Road” tour. On the recently completed first North American leg of KISS‘s farewell trek, ticket prices reportedly ranged from $25 to $1,000. “Unless you’re willing to live in your mother’s basement and have a job and do music as a hobby, which is wonderful,[…]

September 19, 2018

END OF THE ROAD … Kiss to Launch Farewell Tour in 2019 with Stops on All 7 Continents

END OF THE ROAD Kiss to Launch Farewell Tour in 2019 with Stops on All 7 Continents Blabbermouth — During an appearance on “America’s Got Talent” season 13 finale earlier tonight (Wednesday, September 19), KISS confirmed that it will embark on its “farewell” tour, dubbed “One Last Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour”, in 2019. The news was delivered in trademark larger-than-life KISS style with a blistering performance of “Detroit Rock City”, proving why the band is known as one[…]

January 6, 2018

DISRESPECT? Kiss demand journalist remove Iron Maiden T-Shirt, “It doesn’t show respect” says Paul Stanley

DISRESPECT? Kiss demand journalist remove Iron Maiden T-Shirt, “It doesn’t show respect” says Paul Stanley YouTube — In a brand new YouTube clip the band Kiss demand an interviewer from Mexico change his T-shirt. The interview appears to take place pre-show at a Kiss concert. The interviewer named Gustavo is seen holding his microphone and wearing an Iron Maiden T-shirt, but the band ribs Gustavo with comments about his choice of dress. Paul Stanley is first to[…]

March 10, 2017

WITHOUT LOVE … Black N’ Blue scab guitarists meltdown in a war of words on Facebook

WITHOUT LOVE Black N’ Blue scab guitarists meltdown in a war of words on Facebook Facebook — For anyone who cares, there was a rock n’ roll meltdown on Facebook the other night between guitarists. According to the posts (screen captured below), the war of words was between the guitar players from the band Black N’ Blue. Out of the gate, we must inform you that this schoolyard nonsense did not include original guitar players Tommy[…]

January 26, 2017

ACE WHO? Kiss & Tommy Thayer get Punk’d by Black N’ Blue >Video<

ACE FREHLEY WHO? Kiss and Tommy Thayer get Punk’d by Black N’ Blue Monsters of Rock Cruise — Black N’ Blue has officially punk’d Kiss and their former guitarist Tommy Thayer. Black N’ Blue has released a brand new promo for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and it’s a must see. Video is below. Especially if you’re a true diehard Kiss fan. Black N’ Blue has a long storied relationship with Kiss. As most know[…]

April 9, 2016

KISS announce summer 2016 tour with The Dead Daisies

KISS announce summer 2016 tour with The Dead Daisies Rolling Stone — Kiss have announced their Freedom to Rock summer tour that will find the Destroyer crew performing in over 25 cities that they haven’t visited in over a decade, as well as concerts in four cities they’ve never played before. The 35-date trek kicks off July 7th in Boise, Idaho and wraps two months later in Huntington, West Virginia. Caleb Johnson serves as opening act for the[…]

September 22, 2015

The DEE SNIDER Vs: PAUL STANLEY and KISS drama continues

DEE SNIDER CROSSES ENEMY LINES: TALKS TO THREE SIDES OF THE COIN ABOUT PAUL STANLEY AND KISS Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider sat down with the KISS fan podcast Three Sides Of The Coin to discuss his online “tiff” with KISS front man Paul Stanley and his Twitter battles with the KISS Army. Dee had made a statement about guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer being imposters and Paul responded on Chris[…]

July 16, 2015

BLACK N’ BLUE singer JAIME ST. JAMES confirms Ex-guitarist JEF ‘WOOP’ WARNER is okay

Facebook — BLACK N’ BLUE frontman JAIME ST. JAMES has confirmed that the band’s former guitarist JEF ‘WOOP’ WARNER is okay. Metal Sludge first reported about WARNER missing HERE on July 13th. The singer posted on his official Facebook on July 14th confirming WARNER was “alive and okay” and was recently “in touch by phone” according to ST. JAMES. The guitarist went missing according to friends, and family about 1 week ago. The official BLACK N’ BLUE[…]