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Former Kiss manager talks about Eric Carr and the band before his untimely passing

Former Kiss manager talks about Eric Carr and the band before his untimely passing

by Mark Zapata | Feb 9, 2022 | News, Video

  Former Kiss manager Larry Mazer talks about what happened between Eric Carr and the band before the drummer’s untimely death. Episode #465 of the Three Sides Of The Coin podcast is available for streaming below. A message states: “Larry Mazer,...

In Defense of Their Good Name: KISS’ ‘Music From the Elder’

by Metal Insider | Apr 10, 2014 | Columns, In Defense of Their Good Name

In Defense of Their Good Name is a column where we rise to the defense of bands or albums that are often criticized in the metal scene. If you have a band or album that you think should be defended, let us know. One of the more interesting things about KISS is despite...

Headbangers Brawl: Should every member of KISS be inducted into the Hall of Fame?

by Metal Insider | Mar 14, 2014 | Columns, Headbangers Brawl

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanely have both made it clear that they’re unhappy that the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is only inducting the four original members of KISS this April. In fact, it’s even led to KISS not performing in any fashion at the induction ceremony. And...

Turns out no version of KISS will be performing at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony

by Zach Shaw | Feb 23, 2014 | News, Updates, Welcome To The HOF

This past weekend, Ace Frehley revealed that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were preventing the original lineup of KISS from performing at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony (followed by Peter Criss revealing similar details). Well, now it turns out that despite...

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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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