Kiss
Bowie Influenced Heavy Metal's Style and Aesthetic Without Even Trying
Bowie was the patron saint of outsiders.
DāM-FunK: Inviting the Light
The master of modern funk opens up about prog rock, supersized burgers, and why dance music journalism is just the revenge of the nerds.
When Nerds Collide: A Brief History of Metal and Comics
From 'Heavy Metal' to Ghoul, the strong connection between comics and metal comes down to fandom—and the power of genre.
Can You Spot the Fifth Member on the Cover of This Classic KISS LP?
An investigation into this self-titled LP from 1974 currently up for sale.
Kiss 'Alive' Turns 40: A Second Grader's Odyssey
A look back at one man's discovery of arguably the best live album of all time.
Kissteria: A Look Back at the 1980 Australian Kiss Tour
In 1980 Kiss mania was at its peak in Australia and the Kiss Army had headquarters in every city.
My Dad, Gene Simmons, Is Full of Shit and So Are You
It's important to kill your heroes. And, sometimes, you have to kill your father. Kill him so you can love him, and his flaws, better than one can love a hollow archetype.
The God of Hellfire Speaks: 73 Years Inside the Crazy World of Arthur Brown
"As a new kind of imagery, we met a lot of resistance and violence. When I appeared in my make-up and robes, with flames pouring five feet above my head, wielding a genuine double-headed steel Viking axe, they changed their mind!"
The Police Are Scanning the Faces of Every Single Person at Download
The festival will be the first in the UK to allow the police to use facial recognition software.
The Blobby Boys Meet Kiss
Until the remains of Alex Schubert's fishing boat are found, we are keeping the flame of hope alive by having guest artists fill in for him. This week the Blobby Boys get signed by Gene Simmons and it's the worst thing that ever happened to them.
The Six Most Ridiculous Things You Can Buy in the Name of Fandom
From Rene Dif's line of nachos to Rammstein's treasure chest of dildos.
Marky Ramone: The Last Ramone Standing
Marky has a new book and a whole hell of a lot of crazy stories to tell.