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Kid in India Rocks Homemade Drum Kit – Best of YouTube
In this Best of YouTube clip, a kid in an Indian village absolutely pummels his homemade drum kit.
KISS Legend Ace Frehley Shares Hilarious Real-Life ‘Spinal Tap’ Story
Our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock have been compiling an impressive collection of real-life 'Spinal Tap' stories from some of rock's greatest legends. This latest clip stars KISS legend Ace Frehley, who tells the tale of bedding a model in Mexico, but the twist in Ace's story is sure to crack you up.
Watch the Best Ukulele Player Ever Shred Slayer’s ‘War Ensemble’
This video will cause you to drop your jaw and raise your horns. The ultimate cover of Slayer's 'War Ensemble' has been recorded and posted on YouTube. Even better, the monster track is pulverized by a man, Rob Scallon, wielding a ukulele.
Kirk Hammett: Metallica Plan to ‘Buckle Down’ and Create New Album in September
We've got a big update on Metallica's next album. In a new interview, guitarist Kirk Hammett shared that this September, the thrash legends will "buckle down" and begin cranking out a brand new record.
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic Reflects on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Performances
At the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the surviving members of Nirvana put on a performance for the ages. Drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic and guitarist Pat Smear pounded out a four-song set of Nirvana tunes with a rotation of female vocalists taking on each song. Joan Jett, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, St. Vincent and pop superstar Lorde all took part, and in a new bl
KISS’ Paul Stanley Accuses Former Bandmates Ace Frehley + Peter Criss of Being Anti-Semitic
The KISS drama continues as Paul Stanley's long-awaited autobiography, 'Face the Music: A Life Exposed,' which hits shelves on April 8, reportedly contains some serious accusations towards former KISS members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. According to Stanley, he believes the two are anti-Semitic, drawing from "years and years of interactions" as proof.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Talks KISS Drama, Keeps Potential Nirvana Performance Quiet
With the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony coming up on April 10, there has been a whirlwind of controversy and speculation. From the inner turmoil involving the current and former members of KISS, to a potential performance from surviving members of Nirvana, many questions were recently asked to Rock Hall CEO Joel Peresman.
Seattle Police Face Lawsuit After Releasing Kurt Cobain Death Scene Photos
In anticipation for the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, Seattle police have been revealing never-before-seen photos of the Nirvana frontman's death scene. A total of 18 pictures have been released to-date, the most recent of which showcase parts of Cobain's actual body. In a strange twist, Seattle police are now being hit with a lawsuit by self-described investigative journalist Richard L
Current and Classic KISS Members to Share Table at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Update (11:40am): Sources claim that Vinnie Vincent will, in fact, attend the Hall of Fame ceremony as well.
With the tremendous amount of drama surrounding the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of KISS, there are many questions being asked. One of these questions, however, has just been answered. According to a new report, the full current KISS lineup will attend the induction ceremony, a
Is Duff McKagan Reuniting With Guns N’ Roses?
Is legendary bassist Duff McKagan about to reunite with Guns N' Roses?!? There are many signs that point to at least a limited live reunion between McKagan and the current incarnation of GN'R.
Seattle Police Reveal New Photos of Kurt Cobain’s Death Scene
Last week, news broke that Seattle police were reviewing the case of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's death. Part of the review included developing 35mm film that had been sitting in a police station vault for 20 years, and although it was reported that photos of Cobain dead would not be released, the Seattle police have reportedly published nine new pictures of Cobain's death scene.
KISS Bassist Gene Simmons: Ace Frehley + Peter Criss ‘No Longer Deserve to Wear the Paint’
How much uglier could it get between current and former members of KISS? The iconic act will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, choosing not to perform at the ceremony after various conflicts. However, Gene Simmons just launched perhaps the most insulting comment to date in the direction of classic members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.