KISS Is Getting For Their European Takeover In Celebration Of Their 40th Anniversary!

                      Photo by Paul Bassett for KISSONLINE

This year, KISS is celebrating 40 years of a very accomplished career in the music industry. If you are wondering if they are throwing the towel anytime soon? Hell no! The band is about to kick off their European tour (see the agenda below), here is a word from the band to the KISS Army:

"Yesterday was the first day of rehearsals for KISS' upcoming European MONSTER Tour. The band will continue to rehearse through mid-next week before heading to Stockholm, Sweden for the Tour opener on June 1st."

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

- June 1 in Stockholm, Sweden
- June 3 in Helsinki, Finland
- June 6 in Solvesborg, Sweden
- June 8 in Stavanger, Norway
- June 11 in Copenhagen, Denmark
- June 12 in Berlin, Germany
- June 14 in Prague, Czech Republic
- June 15 in Vienna, Austria
- June 17 in Udine, Italy
- June 18 in Milan, Italy
- June 20 in Zurich, Switzerland
- June 22 in Clisson, France

Visit http://www.kissonline.com/tour for venue information with links to tickets and Meet & Greet packages.




Related links:
KISS Online

Watch All Our "Black Carpet" Interviews From The 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards!

Heavy Music history was written on Thursday, May 2 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Not only did the fifth edition of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards welcome the elite of the music we all love, but the energy inside the sold out venue was incomparable. Here is a scoop of who won what, and who performed with whom.   

We were present at the event, and took over the "Black Carpet" and chatted with a lot of YOUR favorite musicians! Buckle up and watch all this badass interviews:























Many thanks to Zulie Alvarez for the camera work, Jeff Totten (Project Independent) for the hospitality, and the Revolver Magazine team for the amazing opportunity!

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Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Members of KISS to open NEW restaurant tomorrow!

This is very cool! Kiss co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will be opening a third location of their restaurant called "Rock & Brews" tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, on PCH in Torrance.

"Often this idea of themed restaurants means that it's an excuse for crap food," self-described "foodie" Stanley tells us on-site, as power tools fizz and pound around him in the airy building jutting into a busy intersection. "The idea here is not crap food. It's craft beer; it's artisan pizzas; it's food, arguably, that you couldn't serve at home, but wish you could."

In partnership with concert industry veterans Dave and Dell Furano, and restaurateur Michael Zislis, Stanley and Simmons opened their first Rock & Brews restaurant in El Segundo in April 2012, and another in Los Cabos, Mexico, in March. Rock & Brews LAX is set to open in that airport's Delta Airlines Terminal this summer, followed by an Agoura location in the fall. Locations in Maui, Hawaii and Kansas City, Missouri are also scheduled.

In its unfinished state, the 5,400-square-foot Rock & Brews PCH recalls a Hard Rock Café or similar rock 'n' roll-themed eatery. Bold prints of music icons (including Tom Petty, AC/DC, Bob Marley and, yes, Kiss) enliven dining room and patio walls, while a trio of guitar necks, presumably intended for display, lay stacked on a table.

"It's like being backstage at a rock concert and it's also like being in your living room," says Stanley, who is 61. "Never kid yourself -- everybody wants to be a rock star!"

Read more here: http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2013/05/kiss_restaurant_torrance_rock_brews.php

Related links:

Rock And Brews' official site

Gene Simmons Talks About Colombia & Heavy Music At The Revolver Golden Gods Awards V!

Heavy Music history was written on Thursday, May 2 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Not only did the Revolver Golden Gods Awards welcome the elite of the music we all love, but the energy inside the sold out venue was incomparable. Here is a scoop of who won what, and who performed with who. 

Prior to the event we took over the Black Carpet and chatted with the "God Of Thunder", Gene Simmons from the legendary Rock N' Roll band KISS! Check it out and stick your tongue out!



The entire event was dedicated to SLAYER's Jeff Hanneman, who passed away yesterday morning from liver failure. Details HERE!



Related links:
Revolver Golden Gods Awards

Does MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee Dislike His Fans?

Tommy Lee is currently on the road with his band MÖTLEY CRÜE in Australia. After claiming last year that he "hates taking pictures" (read more HERE), Lee has announced that he will also not be participating in the band's paid meet-and-greet sessions because he "doesn't agree with doing it under certain circumstances." To this he added:

"For those of you that are asking why I am not doing anymore meet-and-greets!! It's got nothing to do with me not wanting to meet the fans, I just don't agree with doing it under the certain given circumstances. I love you all and I'll gladly high-five y'all if I see you out 'n' about — and you won't have to pay me for that."

While one could argue that the fans should not have to pay to meet their heroes, Lee should suck it up and do the meet-and-greets so the fans are not disappointed by his absence. If anything, he can refuse to get his cut for what the band receives monetarily after each meet-and-greet session. But now since he is not showing up, the fans should get part of the money refunded!

The band is offering the following "VIP packages" while on tour in Australia:

- "Kickstart My Heart Meet And Greet Package" for $899 
- "Wildside VIP Package" for $425
- "Crüe Teaser Package" for $295

Note: Only the "Kickstart My Heart" package includes an opportunity to meet and take a photo with the band.

Related links:
Mötley Crüe

"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 2/3/2013 Edition) LIVE From The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, NY!

"Turn The Page" brings you (our audience) the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and produce this video segment on a weekly basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the nineteenth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 2/3/2013 edition. Filmed at The Trash Bar in Brooklyn, New York.

Artists mentioned (in order of appearance):


- Black Sabbath
- KISS
- Metallica
- Pantera
- Tool
- Kvelertak
- Korn
- Soundgarden
- Megadeth
- Black Label Society
- Stone Sour
- In This Moment
- Hatebreed
- Trivium
- Hypocrisy
- The Faceless
- Six Feet Under
- Cannibal Corpse
- Chimaira
- Killswitch Engage
- Havok
- Amorphis
- Adrenaline Mob
- Anthrax
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Halestorm
- The Dillinger Escape Plan
- Epica
- Veil Of Maya
- Parkway Drive
- While She Sleeps
- 3 Inches Of Blood
- Göatwhore  
- Orgy
- Vampires Everywhere
- Davey Suicide
- The Casualties
- Havok 



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the left hand side column)

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Throwback Thursday: KISS's First National TV Appearance (Presented By: Dick Clark)

It is time for another "Throwback Thursday" video! This one is pretty damn legendary. Why? Well, it features the very first television appearance from KISS, whom are celebrating 40 years of Rock N' Roll domination. More info HERE!

This performance took place on February 19, 1974, and it was part of "Dick Clark's In Concert" series, which was hosted by the late great Dick Clark on ABC television.

The band performed: 

- "Nothin' to Lose"
- "Firehouse"
- "Black Diamond"



 Personnel:

- Paul Di'anno: Vocals
- Steve Harris: Bass
- Dave Murray: Guitar
- Adrian Smith: Guitar
- Clive Burr: Drums

Related links:
KISS Online

KISS: Band Members Reflect On 40 Years Of Rocking All Night Long & Partying Every Day!

Today, in January 1973 Rock N' Roll legends KISS performed their very first show at a club in Queens, NY called Popcorn. The band has reflected on four decades of decibels:

"My dream from the start was five years of glory with KISS. Along with Peter and Ace, we kicked doors open that stood in our way, and every band member who has stood with me at some point during these decades has played an essential part in turning that five year dream into a phenomenal 40 year reality. I thank each of you for your contribution to this milestone.

"Our journey and victories are a joy I also share with you, our fans who have always given us the freedom to stand and fall on our own terms, and we have done both with a grateful smile. For the past ten years, Tommy and Eric’s pride and dedication have enabled Gene and I to reclaim and celebrate all that we have been, while continuing to move forward in a way that would have been impossible without them. I love playing with the band as it is today, and many of my proudest moments are tied to moments of magic we have created together in the studio and on the stage. I know we’re ready to do it again.

"Humble thanks."
 
- Paul Stanley


"To the Kiss Army - who made it all possible for us.

"To Paul, without whom I would never have been able to achieve my dreams.

"And to the band - past and present, for continuing to treat the stage as holy ground and the fans as our bosses.

"Here's to another 40 years!"

- Gene Simmons


"A special thanx to ALL of the Fans who have been with the band on this roller coaster ride called KISS for 40 years! I am honored to be a part of this machine and pay special respect to all members past & present. I especially want to thank Paul, Gene, Tommy & Doc McGhee for giving me a place to call home. And most importantly the Fans. YOU Fuel this engine!"

- Eric Singer


"At 40 years strong, I'm proud to be in one of the greatest bands in rock history. KISS is a band that is as full of life and vitality today as it was 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago. All eras of the band should be celebrated today. Long live KISS."

- Tommy Thayer


KISS band members, past and present:- Current members

• Paul Stanley – rhythm guitar, vocals (1973–present)
• Gene Simmons – bass guitar, vocals (1973–present)
• Eric Singer – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1991–1996, 2001–2002, 2004–present)
• Tommy Thayer – lead guitar, backing vocals (2002–present)

- Former members

• Ace Frehley – lead guitar, vocals (1973–1982, 1996–2002)
• Peter Criss – drums, percussion, vocals (1973–1980, 1996–2001, 2002–2004)
• Eric Carr – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1980–1991; died 1991)
• Vinnie Vincent – lead guitar, backing vocals (1982–1984)
• Mark St. John – lead guitar (1984; died 2007)
• Bruce Kulick – lead guitar, backing vocals (1984–1996)

Related links:
KISS Online

Gene Simmons Gets Outperformed By A 13 Year Old Kid At A Rock N' Roll Camp In Vegas - Video Available!

KISS's Gene Simmons recently visited the Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a jam that featured Simmons along with a group of young aspiring musicians, including thirteen year old Clayton Mann, who performs in a band called Rebelmann with his brothers, Simmons got outperformed by Mann. This kid can not only play some great guitar leads, but he can sing his heart out. To say that Simmons was blown away is an understatement, and if anything Simmons was bummed by having a young musician outperform him in front of a small crowd of kids.

Here is video footage of the Simmons and Mann jam:



In other KISS news, the bands NEW album 'Monster' is available now. Showing the band at the top of its game, 'Monster' embodies all that is KISS and the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions.

Related links:
KISS Online

KISS Make Headbangers Worldwide Proud By Kicking Ass On "Late Show With David Letterman" - Video Available!

Yesterday (Wednesday, October 10th), KISS made all of us proud by kicking ass on "Late Show With David Letterman"! KISS, in all their bombastic and unstoppable glory, performed fan favorites from their treasure-trove of hits along with their recent worldwide #1 smash, “Hell or Hallelujah,” from their NEW album, 'Monster', which is available now. Showing the band at the top of its game, 'Monster' embodies all that is KISS and the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions.

Having already broken box office records set by The Beatles and Elvis, KISS celebrates their 40th anniversary in 2013 with more than 28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American rock band, with 40 million sales in the U.S. and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, with longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, return stronger than ever with their NEW album.

Here is video footage of KISS performing their NEW hit single "Hell or Hallelujah":



Related links:
KISS Online

KISS To Appear Tonight On "Late Show With David Letterman" - Webcast Details Available!

To celebrate the 50th webcast of CBS Interactive’s award-winning live webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, KISS will bring their spectacular, larger-than-life extravaganza of music to the world famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The concert will be webcast live and available on CBS.com and VEVO, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT).

KISS, in all their bombastic and unstoppable glory, will perform fan favorites from their treasure-trove of hits along with their recent worldwide #1 smash, “Hell or Hallelujah,” from their NEW album, 'Monster', which is available now. Showing the band at the top of its game, 'Monster' embodies all that is KISS and the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions.

Having already broken box office records set by The Beatles and Elvis, KISS celebrates their 40th anniversary in 2013 with more than 28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American rock band, with 40 million sales in the U.S. and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, with longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, return stronger than ever with their NEW album.

The LIVE ON LETTERMAN franchise, which has surpassed 130 million views to date on CBS.com and VEVO, marks its 50th webcast with KISS’ performance. Past performances have included some of the most established bands and musicians across the globe, from its first event which featured Pearl Jam, to Paul McCartney on the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Coldplay, Adele and more, all staged in an intimate and dynamic setting for worldwide followers to enjoy.

Fans can watch KISS’ webcast live or on-demand on CBS.com at http://www.cbs.com/shows/liveonletterman/. Additionally, the show is available live and on-demand through CBS properties, broadcast on select CBS RADIO stations, viewable live on CBS's JumboTron in Times Square, as well as via a live audio stream on Radio.com's mobile applications. The webcasts are also offered on VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, through VEVO.com and its free mobile apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. The on-demand performances are available across the entire VEVO platform, including VEVO.com, its mobile apps, mobile website, and syndication partners.

KISS’ LIVE ON LETTERMAN webcast will precede their appearance on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, which will be broadcast that same evening, Wednesday, Oct. 10 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.



Related links:
KISS Online

"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 10/3/2012 Edition) LIVE From Barclay's Center In Brooklyn NY!

Today more than ever before, people want their information fast and presented to them in an original form. While we always strive to bring you the most up to date Heavy Music news and tour updates, we understand that many of you are busy with your own personal lives and lets face it: our generation are lazy readers.

We recently premiered a brand NEW series called "TURN THE PAGE". The concept is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the fourth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 10/3/2012 edition. Filmed at New York City's NEW arena "Barclay's Center"! We hope you enjoy it!



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side column) ----------------------->

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KISS Premiere Two NEW Songs In Anticipation Of The Release Of 'Monster'!

      Photo by: Dee Fago

KISS's NEW album 'Monster' (set to be released on October 9th through Universal Music Enterprises) is a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album". 'Monster' features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — in an album that shows the band at the top of its game. And that's saying something, considering their illustrious, 40-plus year history — 28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American Rock band, 40 million sales in the U.S., and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide.

'Monster' is the group's first studio album since the band's 2009 smash success, 'Sonic Boom', and was also produced by Paul Stanley with Greg Collins at Conway Studios in Hollywood, California, and The Nook in Studio City, California.

 Today, KISS is premiering two NEW songs from their upcoming album 'Monster'. Entitled "Long Way Down" and "All For The Love Of Rock N' Roll", this songs need to be CRANKED by you right the hell right now!

Long Way Down by umesongs

All For The Love Of Rock & Roll by umesongs

'Monster' track listing (iTunes version):

01. Hell Or Hallelujah
02. Wall Of Sound
03. Freak
04. Back To The Stone Age
05. Shout Mercy
06. Long Way Down
07. Eat Your Heart Out
08. The Devil Is Me
09. Outta This World
10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll
11. Take Me Down Below
12. Last Chance
13. Right Here Right Now 

Oh yeahhhh! Don't forget that KISS will be appearing on CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman" on October 10th. Check your local listings for details.

Related links:
KISS Online

KISS To Appear On "Late Show With David Letterman" To Promote 'Monster'!

Oh yeahhhh! "The Late Night TV Page" has reported that legendary New York City based band KISS will appear on CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman" on October 10th. Check your local listings for details.

KISS's NEW album 'Monster' (set to be released in October through Universal Music Enterprises) is a "12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album". 'Monster' features collaborations among all four members — including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer — in an album that shows the band at the top of its game. And that's saying something, considering their illustrious, 40-plus year history — 28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American Rock band, 40 million sales in the U.S., and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide.

'Monster' track listing (iTunes version):

01. Hell Or Hallelujah
02. Wall Of Sound
03. Freak
04. Back To The Stone Age
05. Shout Mercy
06. Long Way Down
07. Eat Your Heart Out
08. The Devil Is Me
09. Outta This World
10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll
11. Take Me Down Below
12. Last Chance
13. Right Here Right Now 

Here is the NEW single from Heavy Music legends KISS is part of the band's 20th studio album entitled 'Monster'. Entitled "Hell Or Hallelujah", guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley calls the track, "a battle cry that encapsulates the entire record... one way or another, we're going to do it our way".



'Monster' is the group's first studio album since the band's 2009 smash success, 'Sonic Boom', and was also produced by Paul Stanley with Greg Collins at Conway Studios in Hollywood, California, and The Nook in Studio City, California.

In other KISS news, according to Gene Simmons, the 35th anniversary edition ‘Destroyer’ reissue will be released very soon. He says that it will be “coming out shortly, this summer.”

36 years after the release of ‘Destroyer,’ it’s easy to understand why Simmons considers the album “a very pivotal record for us.” It marked an important point in “Kisstory,” with the band learning a new process of making music. Producer Bob Ezrin wanted to take the band back to their roots and have them really focus on the formatics of being a band, telling them “we’re going to learn how to tune our guitars and talk about song structure.”

As Simmons told Ultimate Classic Rock, it was a different path than the one they had taken on their first three studio albums. “When we first started out, you know, we basically dove into the deep end of the pool and [said] ‘let’s see if we can swim?’ And then once you stay in the water long enough, you want to start to get some style and do the breaststroke and the backstroke and all of that stuff, because you become a better swimmer. It’s not just enough to not sink. So the sink or swim thing became ‘hey, let’s be really good swimmers.’”

Related links:
KISS Online

Police Investigation: Sexual Assault Takes Place At KISS & MÖTLEY CRÜE Concert!

WWJ-TV , has reported that a man sexually assaulted a woman last night's KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE concert at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkson, Michigan. Investigators that are part of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office are currently searching for this scumbag.

The victim is a 25-year-old from Orion Township. The woman told police that she was forced into the woods and assaulted by a man around 9:40 PM. She went home before notifying authorities.

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-20s, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing cargo shorts and a V-neck shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Office at 248-537-3530 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Remaining tour dates are as follows:

Aug. 29 - Minnesota State Fair - Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 31 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Sep. 01 - Klipsch Music Center - Noblesville, IN
Sep. 02 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA
Sep. 04 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Sep. 05 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
Sep. 07 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
Sep. 08 - Alpine Valley Music Theater - East Troy, MI
Sep. 11 - Allegan County Fair - Allegan, MI
Sep. 12 - Blossom Music Center - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Sep. 13 - Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sep. 15 - Darien Lake PAC - Darien Lake, NY
Sep. 16 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA
Sep. 18 - Toyota Pavilion - Scranton, PA
Sep. 19 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Sep. 21 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Sep. 22 - Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Sep. 23 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT

Related links:
Motley.com

Legendary Rock Photographer Mark Weiss To Hold Gallery Show In New York City This Thursday - Details Available!

This Thursday, September 6, legendary Rock N' Roll photographer Mark Weiss will be displaying many of his kick ass photos at Grit N' Glory in New York City. The event will also feature sexy fashion designs by Leggblings presented by very attractive women.

Who is Mark Weiss?

Well, here is some information about the very talented Mark Weiss: In 1973, 14-year -old Mark made a deal with a guy in his New Jersey neighborhood to cut the neighbor’s lawn all summer in exchange for a 35 mm camera. While still in high school, Mark snuck his camera into concerts, making his way up to the stage to shoot. He developed the prints in his parent’s bathroom and sold them for a buck a piece.

In 1977 Mark was arrested for selling his photos outside of the KISS Concert at Madison Square Garden and spent the night in jail. The next day he walked into the offices of Circus magazine with his portfolio. The timing was perfect. The art director needed AEROSMITH pictures. Mark’s first published work was a centerfold of Steven Tyler. Soon thereafter, Mark was hired as staff photographer for Circus, shooting covers and features. Fast forward a few years and Mark was shooting KISS, Steven Tyler, OZZY and other rock legends in his own studio, just two blocks away from Madison Square Garden where it all started.

Ozzy Osbourne has said of the photographer: “I’ve known Mark Weiss since he was a teenager. He was relentless in the pursuit of his art. Mark would knock on my hotel door all hours of the day and night wanting to take photos. He definitely had and still has the Rock N' Roll spirit.”

By the age of 20, Mark was publishing his photos worldwide in major Rock magazines such as Rolling Stone, Creem, Hit Parader and Rock Scene. He branched further into editorial work, shooting iconic celebrities of the 80’s, including Drew Barrymore, Rodney Dangerfield, Jack Nicholson and Cheech & Chong, to name a few. Mark was the primary photographer for MTV when it debuted in 1981, documenting many pop music firsts, including Madonna’s first sit-down interview.

Mark developed relationships with musicians and their managers, becoming immersed in creating the visual imagery of the Rock N' roll scene through his photography, art direction and video direction. Mark traveled around the world photographing tours for OZZY, AEROSMITH, MOTLEY CRUE, GUNS N' ROSES, KISS and BON JOVI, while creating album covers such as BON JOVI’s 'Slippery When Wet' and TWISTED SISTER’s 'Stay Hungry'.

More recently, Mark has added to his Rock archives by photographing rap, hip hop and pop stars, including album covers for Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. Today, Mark’s iconic images line the walls of Broadway’s hit musical Rock of Ages at the Helen Hayes Theater. Mark continues to work with the iconic bands he started with more than 30 years ago, as well as with new artists. He also is involved with many charitable organizations, donating his photographs and time.

RSVP to this awesome event HERE!

All photos by: Mark Weiss

Related links:
Mark Weiss Gallery
Grit N' Glory's Official Site

MÖTLEY CRÜE Have No Plans Of Releasing A NEW Album This Year

MÖTLEY CRÜE recently released a brand NEW song called "Sex" to coincide with the launch of the band's North American co-headlining tour with KISS. But CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx tells Billboard.com that there are currently no plans for the group to record a full album's worth of material.

"It takes time to put together music," Sixx said. "Right now we're just writing music. There's tons of material always there — there's riffs for days, ideas, choruses here, verses there. For us, it's how many songs have we written (and) how many do we love and what do we want to do with them? It's about finding the time to go home, be off the road, get everybody in a room and start riffing and see where it does."

Written when the band was together during their residency in Las Vegas last February, "Sex" was the first studio track from the CRÜE since their June 2008 release of "Saints Of Los Angeles".

"We happened to have this song everyone was really excited about, so instead of saying, 'Let's add it to the pile of songs we have and we'll sort 'em out later,' we were, 'Hey, let's finish this one up,'" Sixx told Billboard.com. "We got it out there for the fans, for the tour, and it's exciting for the band to play something new. We love the classics and the hits, and I know the fans love that, too, but to be able to play something new is great.

"We wanted to save that big push for when we do (an album)," he added, "but the way the song is connecting with people feels like the way the music used to connect with people when we were a baby band and just had our first record out. The song really seems to work."

As previously reported, Vince Neil recently flipped out on camera after parking attendants refused to give him his Rolls Royce back. HERE is more on this story!

Remaining tour dates are as follows:

Aug. 29 - Minnesota State Fair - Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 31 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Sep. 01 - Klipsch Music Center - Noblesville, IN
Sep. 02 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA
Sep. 04 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Sep. 05 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
Sep. 07 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
Sep. 08 - Alpine Valley Music Theater - East Troy, MI
Sep. 11 - Allegan County Fair - Allegan, MI
Sep. 12 - Blossom Music Center - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Sep. 13 - Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sep. 15 - Darien Lake PAC - Darien Lake, NY
Sep. 16 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA
Sep. 18 - Toyota Pavilion - Scranton, PA
Sep. 19 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Sep. 21 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Sep. 22 - Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Sep. 23 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT

Related links:
Motley.com

Watch MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil Flipping Out At Valet Parking Attendants After They Refused To Return His Rolls Royce!

According to TMZ.com, singer Vince Neil (Mötley Crüe) was videotaped flipping out at a group of parking attendants at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The incident took place last week after a valet refused to return the singer his Rolls-Royce since Neil couldn't produce a claim ticket.

In the video clip below, Neil can be heard yelling: "Give me my fucking car! Give me my fucking car! Give me my car!" and then banging on the window.

Vince continued, "Call the police! This is my car. What the fuck is wrong with you?"

After the parking attendants apparently told Vince that they wouldn't hand over the vehicle because he couldn't produce a parking ticket, Vince responded, "They didn't give me a fucking ticket!"

According to TMZ.com sources, police were called to the scene, but by the time they arrived, Vince had already taken off, and the valet company decided against filing a report.

Don't forget that KISS and Mötley Crüe are currently touring North America! Click here to gain VIP access to KISS's upcoming tour with MOTLEY CRUE!

Remaining tour dates are as follows:

Aug. 27 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Maryland Heights, MO
Aug. 29 - Minnesota State Fair - Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 31 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnati, OH
Sep. 01 - Klipsch Music Center - Noblesville, IN
Sep. 02 - First Niagara Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA
Sep. 04 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Sep. 05 - DTE Energy Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
Sep. 07 - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
Sep. 08 - Alpine Valley Music Theater - East Troy, MI
Sep. 11 - Allegan County Fair - Allegan, MI
Sep. 12 - Blossom Music Center - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Sep. 13 - Molson Amphitheatre - Toronto, ON
Sep. 15 - Darien Lake PAC - Darien Lake, NY
Sep. 16 - Comcast Center - Mansfield, MA
Sep. 18 - Toyota Pavilion - Scranton, PA
Sep. 19 - Susquehanna Bank Center - Camden, NJ
Sep. 21 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ
Sep. 22 - Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
Sep. 23 - Comcast Theater - Hartford, CT

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