Kiss drummer Peter Criss has announced the upcoming release of his new solo album this fall, marking his first record since 2007’s One for All. “I want to let the Kiss Army and all my rock fans know that my new ‘rock’ album will be coming out this fall,” Criss shared with Rolling Stone. “I’ve got some really great players on it: Michael McLaughlin, John 5 on lead and rhythm guitar, Billy Sheehan, Piggy D [Matt Montgomery] on bass, and Paul Shaffer on B3 and piano. I am on vocals, drums and percussion.” Criss co-produced the album with Barry Pointer, with the drummer adding about the project, “I had an absolute blast doing this album, and everyone was so much fun to work with — they were just amazing.” Criss was the original drummer of Kiss, and co-wrote and sang their 1976 worldwide hit “Beth.” He left the group in 1982 and released several solo records before reuniting with Kiss in 1996, before ultimately departing again in 2004. (Rolling Stone)
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On Sunday (June 15), REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band's farewell show at the State Farm Center in Illinois, and Luttrell's car was totaled in the incident. “I was able to get up and get…
REO Speedwagon Singer Terry Luttrell Injured In Car Accident After Falling Asleep at the Wheel
On Sunday (June 15), REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band’s farewell show at the State Farm Center in Illinois, and Luttrell’s car was totaled in the incident. “I was able to get up and get…
Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder and songwriter of Grammy-nominated band the Lumineers, has composed the score for The Long Walk, a film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, and is set for theatrical release on September 12. “Francis and I had a really great initial phone call…
The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites Composing Movie Score For Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’ Adaptation
Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder and songwriter of Grammy-nominated band the Lumineers, has composed the score for The Long Walk, a film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, and is set for theatrical release on September 12. “Francis and I had a really great initial phone call…
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Hatebreed Guitarist Wayne Lozinak Diagnosed With Brain Tumor While On Tour In Europe
Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak has been diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor, which caused the musician to leave the band’s current UK/European tour in order to undergo surgery in the US. The tumor, identified as a benign meningioma, was discovered after Lozinak experienced symptoms resembling a possible stroke at the Download Festival in the U.K.,…
Following the passing of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on June 11, streams and sales of the group's catalog surged 184% in the United States. The pioneering Los Angeles pop-rock group’s sonic masterpiece, Pet Sounds, reenters the Billboard 200 chart at No. 136, its highest rank in nearly 60 years. The groundbreaking album originally peaked…
The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Scores Highest Billboard 200 Ranking In Nearly 60 Years Following Brian Wilson’s Death
Following the passing of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on June 11, streams and sales of the group’s catalog surged 184% in the United States. The pioneering Los Angeles pop-rock group’s sonic masterpiece, Pet Sounds, reenters the Billboard 200 chart at No. 136, its highest rank in nearly 60 years. The groundbreaking album originally peaked…