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“I remember Lars was unwrapping all these Styx and REO Speedwagon records and I’m going, ‘What are you buying this crap for?’”: Why James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich didn’t always see eye to eye in Metallica’s early days

Plus: Hetfield's memories of his first gig – when AC/DC opened for Aerosmith

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"He asked me 'Do you have long hair? Are you willing to wear a dress and high heels? Are you willing to wear lipstick?' Those questions fascinated me." Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness

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“Doors are immediately opened for us, but once you’re in the room they don’t necessarily give you the benefit of the doubt”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of two Kiss legends

As the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the two are carving their own musical path together under the moniker Stanley Simmons

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“I’m taking care of myself for the first time ever”: Metallica, Slayer and Kiss members appear in new trailer for Paul Di’Anno documentary Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer

Written and directed by Lemmy’s Wes Orshoski, the rock doc is due to come out later this year

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Taylor Swift to be inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Swift will be inducted at a ceremony in New York in June alongside Alanis Morissette.

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer

The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

The Independent UK

“It’s the exact same model Paul McCartney played on Yesterday during the Beatles’ ’65 Ed Sullivan TV appearance. I’ll always treasure that guitar more than anything”: The heavy metal star whose most prized guitar is an acoustic

Peter Frampton also played this legendary acoustic guitar on a number of classic tracks

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“The guitar wasn't always user-friendly, and the old-school lights often became red hot, leading to burns”: The Smoker, the Rocket-Shooting Les Paul… The one with, like, a million lights – here are Ace Frehley’s 5 most iconic Kiss guitars

Because to be Spaceman in Kiss, a plain old blackguard Tele ain't gonna cut it

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Dave Mustaine's first album was stolen copy of KISS classic

Megadeth guitarist Dave Mustaine has recalled how he "instantly became a rebel" after stealing the first album he owned.

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“We met up with Gene in his suite at Caesars Palace in Vegas, which was an experience in itself!”: The hair metal band that had Gene Simmons as their producer – before their guitarist joined Kiss

“He definitely seemed to be putting on a show for us”

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“It’s one of the greatest rock albums of all time. If the support is not there, it will not be released”: Vinnie Vincent says his new record rivals Zeppelin, Hendrix and the Beatles – but he won’t release it if people don’t buy the single for $300 apiece

Guitarmageddon will be previewed with lead single Ride the Serpent – which can be bought directly from the former Kiss guitarist's website for up to $300

Guitar World

“It’s heavy, cutting, psychedelic and very offthe cuff. It’s got the vibe of a madman”: Ace Frehley’s 6 greatest Kiss guitar moments

You wanted a list and you got a list but, oh boy, was it hard to whittle it down to six

Guitar World

Ex-KISS member Vinnie Vincent lashes out at fans ‘whining’ about $225 price of his new single

The rocker defended himself by saying, ‘I’ve created an elite product for elite taste’

The Independent UK

“Eddie told me, ‘Roth is driving me nuts. I can't take it. I gotta leave. I know you're looking for a lead guitar player. Do you want me in the band?’”: When Eddie Van Halen asked to join Kiss – and they turned him down!

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"This one song is worth more than most entire albums. Consider yourself lucky": Vinnie Vincent defends $200 price tag on new CD single

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent lashes out at "emotionally disturbed trolls" who question his business model

Guitar World

“The fact that I played rhythm guitar on Cold Gin on stage alongside Ace will always seem surreal”: My time with the Spaceman – why Ace Frehley was one hero you had to meet

As artist relations for Marshall and GW journo, Nick Bowcott got to be pretty close to the late Kiss co-founder. Here he recounts some fun times on Earth with the Spaceman

Guitar World

“Each of them impacted the instrument in their own way, as luthiers, hitmakers, session players, or air guitar-inspiring soloists”: Remembering the guitarists we lost in 2025

2025 has been a big year for the guitar, but we've also had to sadly say goodbye to dozens of guitar greats, from many eras, and every imaginable genre. Here, we recognize those guitarists, and their contributions to the instrument

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"One bloke was on Antiques Roadshow saying he was our first drummer. Absolute rubbish!" Steve Harris sets the record straight about Christmas Day, Paul Di'Anno and Iron Maiden's early years

As Iron Maiden’s driving force, Steve Harris has steered the band from pub gigs and demos to the stadiums and multi-million-selling albums

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“Having Tommy Bolin play on my songs was a compliment, but artistically it ruined it for me. It led to a lot of conflict”: Moxy’s Earl Johnson lost control of his band as they tracked their debut album. After decades away, he might have got it back

The Canadian hot riffer explains how he was edged out of playing solos on his own songs, how it broke down his partnership with his singer, and why he’s still chasing his Led Zeppelin-style vision

Guitar World

“I heard someone playing deep, fiery guitar in the room next door. I thought, ‘Boy, I wish that guy was in the band!’ I looked over the balcony… It was Ace”: The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley

The Spaceman leaves a legacy of millions of fans rocked, countless players inspired, and a rock guitar scene that will never be the same again

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“Back in the old days we all had those ‘magic’ guitars or amps you had to bring into the studio. But over time I’ve realised it doesn’t really matter as much as I used to think”: Kiss star Tommy Thayer doesn’t know what gear he used on his new EP

"We thought it would be fun to record again"

Guitar World

“There’s still a ton happening behind the scenes”: Tommy Thayer says there is still more in store for Kiss

More shows, avatars, and new music? The band still has a bright future despite retiring from touring, Thayer says

The Independent UK

What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed

Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and the iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

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Rock and Roll Call all nite (and political party every day) — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

Capitol Hill got rocked and rolled as KISS bassist Gene Simmons spoke to senators in support of the American Music Fairness Act.

Guitar World

“I remember thinking, ‘This is like Eddie Van Halen’s death.’ He influenced so many, and he was one of a kind. His legacy is monumental”: Bruce Kulick remembers Ace Frehley, and the Frehley-era Kiss song that caused him the most trouble

The underrated guitar great recalls his 12 years trying to emulate the Spaceman while bringing something fresh to the band, all the time wondering how Frehley’s playing connected with so many guitarists around the world

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