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Alice Cooper responds to Gene Simmons' comments on the death of rock music: “There's kids out there with guitars and they're playing hard rock”

By Sam Roche Published 4 March 21

The School's Out rocker says the genre is “where it should be right now”

Artists

Gene Simmons: “People remember a classic and simple bassline more than they do the actual song”

By Amit Sharma Published 9 February 21

The outspoken Kiss four-stringer on his new line of Gibson G² guitars and basses, the infectious energy of Eddie Van Halen and his favorite basslines of all time

Bassists

Gene Simmons pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen: “Not since Hendrix did anyone change the game like Edward“

By Gene Simmons Published 18 January 21

The God of Thunder remembers Eddie and those early days when he produced the Van Halen Zero demos

Guitarists

Gibson announces multi-year partnership with Gene Simmons on custom line of G² guitars and basses

By Richard Bienstock Published 8 January 21

Take a look at the first of the new models, the G² Thunderbird Bass

Guitars

Watch the first trailer for Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock ‘N’ Roll documentary

By Richard Bienstock Published 10 November 20

The film features Keith Richards and Gene Simmons, and is due for release later this month

Guitarists

Gene Simmons: "Many guitarists call their instruments 'axes', but nobody trademarked it. Except this guy!"

By Lee Barrett Published 1 April 20

The fire-breathing Kiss frontman and bassist on being the hardest working, hardest rocking band in the business

Guitarists

Kiss want to bring out all former members for their final show

By Richard Bienstock Published 19 February 20

Longtime manager Doc McGhee hints at a reunion with Ace Frehley and co

Concert, Gigs & Tours

Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Talk Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick and More

By Richard Bienstock Published 19 March 19

"The only thing that means anything to me is you get up onstage and people love what you do." In a characteristically no-holds-barred interview with GW, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley discuss 'The End of the Road.'

Artists