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10 of the best (or worst?) innuendoes in rock history

The annals of rock history is littered with smut, filth and generally seedy gags. Here we look back at some of the most ridiculous wordplay about the birds and the bees…

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Beastie Boys, KISS, The Cure and more donate vinyl test pressings for BRIT Trust auction

In the run-up to the BRITs, artists have put many rare records up for The White Label Auction on May 5.

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Paul Stanley: I don't really see a reason for KISS to record new music

KISS' Paul Stanley says "there isn't a real reward" for classic bands putting out new material as most audiences just want 'the hits'.

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The 13 greatest uses of cowbell in rock and metal

Sure, it’s the kooky outsider of rock percussion, but what exactly are the greatest cowbell appearances in heavy music?

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KISS' Gene Simmons says rock is dead because "the business model just doesn’t work"

Gene Simmons explains why he believes that 'rock is dead', stating that downloading music and file-sharing "killed the chances for the next generation of great bands".

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Download Festival 2021 cancelled; KISS, Iron Maiden, Biffy Clyro to headline next year

KISS, Iron Maiden and Biffy Clyro have been announced as headliners for Download 2022, while this year's edition of the festival has unfortunately been scrapped again.

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Download are "continuing to work" on this summer's festival despite Glasto cancellation

Download Festival hope to have more news by March 1 regarding the status of the event.

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"F*ck these traitors!" The rock and metal world reacts to U.S. Capitol riots

Robb Flynn, Tom Morello, Andy Biersack and more react to the shocking scenes in Washington on January 6.

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9 of the craziest rock star injuries of all time

From broken bones to amputated toes, here are nine of rock music's most hardcore injuries.

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Gene Simmons: KISS Have 150 Cities To Play On Farewell Tour, Including "The Coldest Place On Earth"

KISS will be performing at "the coldest place on earth" on their End Of The Road tour, according to Gene Simmons…

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"Kiss 2020 Goodbye": KISS Announce Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert

KISS are inviting fans to "the largest livestreaming event" of 2020 this New Year's Eve.

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Did John Lennon invent the metal horns?

Were Ronnie James Dio and Gene Simmons trumped by the ‘cool’ Beatle, John Lennon, in creating metal’s most popular gang sign?

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"The Greatest Of All Time Has Left The Building": Rock Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen

Metallica, Pearl Jam, Mötley Crüe, AC/DC, Green Day and more pay tribute to the late, great Eddie Van Halen.

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Download Festival Announce 2021 Headliners, Plus Over 70 More Bands

Download Festival 2021 is go! KISS, Biffy Clyro and System Of A Down will headline next year's event – with over 70 more bands also announced for the bill…

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KISS Announce Rescheduled European Tour Dates For 2021

KISS' final-ever End Of The Road Tour will be hitting Europe in summer 2021.

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The 13 Best KISS Cover Versions

We chart the best cover versions of KISS classics from over the years – including Nirvana, Anthrax, Pantera and Smashing Pumpkins

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10 of the best (or worst?) innuendoes in rock history

Beastie Boys, KISS, The Cure and more donate vinyl test pressings for BRIT Trust auction

Paul Stanley: I don't really see a reason for KISS to record new music

The 13 greatest uses of cowbell in rock and metal

KISS' Gene Simmons says rock is dead because "the business model just doesn’t work"

Download Festival 2021 cancelled; KISS, Iron Maiden, Biffy Clyro to headline next year

Download are "continuing to work" on this summer's festival despite Glasto cancellation

"F*ck these traitors!" The rock and metal world reacts to U.S. Capitol riots

9 of the craziest rock star injuries of all time

Gene Simmons: KISS Have 150 Cities To Play On Farewell Tour, Including "The Coldest Place On Earth"

"Kiss 2020 Goodbye": KISS Announce Virtual New Year’s Eve Concert

Did John Lennon invent the metal horns?

"The Greatest Of All Time Has Left The Building": Rock Pays Tribute To Eddie Van Halen

Download Festival Announce 2021 Headliners, Plus Over 70 More Bands

KISS Announce Rescheduled European Tour Dates For 2021

The 13 Best KISS Cover Versions

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