Australia's unusual love affair with the KISS song "Shandi"
Published: Oct 18 2023
Australia's love affair with the iconic rock band KISS is no secret, but it's a peculiar fascination with one particular song, "Shandi," that stands out. Released as a single in 1980 off the 'Unmasked' album, "Shandi" quickly became a fan favorite Down Under and remains a staple in KISS's Australian
You may have noticed all the "For your Grammy Award consideration" posts going the rounds on social media lately. But what is that exactly? This is not, as many believe, an actual Grammy Award nomination - the nominations will not be announced until next month. Instead, it is a way
ADAM AND THE METAL HAWKS new album 'Hurry Up And Wait' now available for orders in Europe
Published: Oct 17 2023
Photo: Joseph Carlucci U.S. social media sensation ADAM AND THE METAL HAWKS (AMH) new album 'Hurry Up And Wait' is now available to order online in Europe. Love music that rocks hard and makes you wanna throw your fists in the air and sing along?? Look no further: ADAM AND
TWISTED SISTER's Jay Jay French will be doing a live chat on Instagram on October 23rd
Published: Oct 16 2023
TWISTED SISTER's Jay Jay French has just announced that he will be doing a live chat on Instagram on October 18th 2023 - this is YOUR chance to ask him anything! "You're Invited to an Exclusive Twisted Sister Live Chat! In celebration of the documentary "We Are Twisted F*cking Sister"
JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE 'Paris 1968: Live At L'Olympia Theatre' to be released on vinyl in November
Published: Oct 16 2023
From the Dagger Records archives comes 'Paris 1968: Live At L'Olympia Theatre' - available on vinyl exclusively from Amazon.com on November 10th 2023. 'Paris 1968: Live At L'Olympia Theatre' features a fiery live performance that highlight Jimi Hendrix's rapidly evolving music repertoire as the rock trio embarked on a worldwide
20 years ago: Ex KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK is shot in Hollywood, CA
Published: Oct 16 2023
20 years ago this weekend: On October 15th 2003, Bruce Kulick attended a concert by MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist Vince Neil at the Key Club on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, and left the with a friend at 1:30 a.m. As he walked down the Strip, he heard gunshots. He looked down
'Alive II', the second seminal live album from KISS turns 46, released on October 14th
Published: Oct 14 2023
Released on October 14th 1977, 'Alive II' is a monumental live album by the iconic American hard rock band KISS. Serving as the follow-up to their highly successful 'Alive!' album from 1975, this record captures the electric energy and theatrical spectacle that made KISS legendary performers in the 1970s. 'Alive
KISS' perhaps heaviest album, 'Creatures Of The Night', turns 41 years old
Published: Oct 13 2023
Released in October of 1982 (on either the 13th or 25th, depending on whom you believe), 'Creatures Of The Night' is a seminal album by the legendary American hard rock band KISS. Their tenth studio album (not counting the four solo LP's) featured a return to a loud, solid heavy
Former KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY's 'Trouble Walkin' album turns 34 today, October 13th
Published: Oct 13 2023
'Trouble Walkin', his 4th solo studio album, is a pivotal album by the iconic former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Released on October 13th in 1989, this album marked a critical juncture in Frehley's solo career and remains a testament to his enduring musical prowess. It came after a period of
SAXON's 'Unleash The Beast' turns 26, today October 13th 2023
Published: Oct 13 2023
Turning 26 years old today, on the 13th of October, 'Unleash The Beast' was the thirteenth studio album by English heavy metal band SAXON. It marked a significant milestone in the band's illustrious career, showcasing their unrelenting passion for thunderous guitar riffs, blistering solos, and the unmistakable vocals of Biff