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NEWS UPDATE - August 2014
August 14 :
HOTTER THAN HOTTER THAN HELL - KISS Tribute album
From
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KISSfaq
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Hydrogyn.com
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Kiss Related Recordings
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HYDROGYN guitarist/producer Jeff Westlake comes a different kind of
tribute. Hotter Than Hotter Than Hell is a tribute to KISS and more,
specifically the Hotter Than Hell album that was originally released
in 1974.
“As a kid I loved that album but always had a hard time listening to
it because of its sound," says Westlake. "I knew I like the songs a
lot and it was not until Alive that I heard the way that some of
those songs were intended to sound.” Westlake ultimately decided to
gather some of his musician friends that fit the project to re-do
it. “I called up Boggsy, Carlisle, Anderson and Cardilino to study
the record and then re-do it. What we did was stay as close to the
original and in no way modernize guitar tones etc; we just wanted it
to sound better. The final part was to recreate the cover but with
attractive women in the KISS make-up and in the same pose. I am very
happy with the final product in every way.”
To see more and buy the release (hard copy only) go to
HotterThanHellTribute.com.
Read the interview KISSfaq did with Jeff Westlake
CLICKING HERE. |
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August 11 : Paul
Stanley musical guest on new Foo Fighters album
From
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ultimateclassicrock.com
After considerable teasing, Foo Fighters have announced a release
date for their eighth album. ‘Sonic Highways’ will be released on
Nov. 10 worldwide.
The eight songs on ‘Sonic Highways’ were recorded in eight cities:
Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York,
Seattle, and Washington, D.C. At each city, a different musical
guest stopped by to help them record — including Paul Stanley, Rick
Nielsen and Nancy Wilson — and the individual musical flavor of each
city is reflected in the finished track. A brief taste of one of the
songs can be heard at their website.
“This album is instantly recognizable as a Foo Fighters record,”
Dave Grohl said in a press release. “But there’s something deeper
and more musical to it. I think that these cities and these people
influenced us to stretch out and explore new territory, without
losing our ‘sound.’”
Although the record won’t be out until November, HBO will premiere a
series called ‘Sonic Highways,’ which documents the making of the
album, on Friday, Oct. 17 at 11:00PM Eastern. Grohl, who also
directed the series, has described it as “a love letter to the
history of American music.”
Fans can pre-order ‘Sonic Highway’ at their website, with the vinyl
version available with nine covers, one for each of the cities and
another of the composite shot.
‘Sonic Highways’ Track Listing
1. ‘Something From Nothing’
2. ‘The Feast and the Famine’
3. ‘Congregation’
4. ‘What Did I Do?’ / ‘God As My Witness’
5. ‘Outside’
6. ‘In the Clear’
7. ‘Subterranean’
8. ‘I Am a River’. |
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August 8 : KISSfaq
interview : Into the Cathedral with Marty Cohen ..
From :
blabbermouth.net
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Arena.com
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has yet to officially unleash
his latest solo album, "Space Invader", but he is already thinking
ahead to his next effort — a collection of covers and remixes. He
tells
Arena.com : "That will be out next year. I
get suggestions, I come up with ideas, and I ask friends and
associates about which songs to do. The songs are already written,
so it is faster and easier for me to make that record. I will get
guest stars like Lita Ford, Mike McCready from PEARL JAM, Slash. It
is an easier record to make since I don't have much to do. The big
stress is coming up with new guitar solos and vocals lines and
melodies on new songs."
read the entire interview
CLICKING HERE |
July 12 : KISSfaq
interview : Into the Cathedral with Marty Cohen ..
From :
kissfaq.com
There are few people would can say that they played with both Gene
Simmons and Paul Stanley prior to KISS. Steve Coronel is one. Marty
Cohen the other.
Marty was kind enough to give the KISSSFAQ an interview to discuss
his history with Gene and Paul, and correct a few things that
appeared on the FAQ website over the years.
His perspective continues to add to the picture of Gene and Paul
coming together in a partnership that had lasted more than four
decades...
read the entire interview
CLICKING HERE |
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