SAD NEWS -- Drummer & prducer Cliff Davies passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2008. --

Bruce Kulick (KISS guitarist: 1985-1995) (currently on tour with Grand Funk Railroad) Great news from Bruce: KISSOLOGY VOL. 3 1992-2000 has been certified 8X Platinum by the R.I.A.A.!!!!!! Volume 3 is the most successful of the KISSOLOGY DVD Series yet! Bruce Kulick has been a professional musician and songwriter since 1975. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he has played guitar, bass and keyboards for many platinum artists. Kulick then got the call to work with the legendary rock band KISS in 1984. For twelve years Kulick handled the lead guitar duties, performing around the world many times including stadium shows with attendance of over 100,000 at a single concert. He has recorded and written songs on three platinum and seven gold records for the band, including a co-write on the KISS' gold re-union release Psycho Circus. Kulick has received many additional awards for KISS' video releases and concert sales. He recently provided additional track research for the newly released gold Box Set that KISS released in late 2001. Learn more at Bruce's website...www.kulick.net (note: Bruce Kulick will also be performing live on stage with Starz at this year's Expo!)

Cliff Davies SAD NEWS -- Drummer & prducer Cliff Davies passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2008. R.I.P.

Cathy St George Cathy appeared in KISS Crazy Nights tour book Film: "Star 80" with Cliff Robertson and Eric Roberts, "Man Who Loved Woman" with Burt Reynolds and Julie Andrews, "Brewsters Millions" with Richard Pryor, and Steve Collins, "Beverly Hills Brats" with Martin Sheen, Terri Moore, and Ramone Estevez, "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" with George Clooney, Sam Rockwell, and Drew Barrymoore, and "The Eden Formula" with Jeff Fahey, Tony Todd, and Dee Wallace.( New Scifi ) Print: Playboy Covers in 81 and 82, I also appeared in adds in Interview Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Max Magazine (Italy), and W ( Women's Wear Daily), as well as a Billboard in Times Square for GoldstarTelevisions (in a Bikini), True Cigarette adds that appeared on all the New York bus stops and many other print jobs as well as commercials for TV) I can also be seen on Benchwarmer Trading Cards Comics: "Saint 7 International Spy" I have also been painted by artists for both comics as well as pin-up and graphic artists like Dave Nestler, Tom Nguyen, Ken Kelly, Jon Hull, Patrick Nagel, Dennis Mukai, Patrick McCarthey, Jim Ceravola, and Michael Reagan.

Joey Belladonna Former lead singer of Anthrax Joey Belladonna, former lead singer of the legendary group Anthrax from 1985-92 and 2005-06, has been featured on over 10 albums that have sold over 8 million records worldwide. During that time, Belladonna has shared the stage with Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, KISS, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Alice in Chains, Dio, Public Enemy, Living Color, Primus, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Helloween, Rob Zombie, Judas Priest and many others. While Belladonna was with Anthrax, the band was nominated for three Grammy awards, appeared on the Fox sitcom Married with Children, and was voted #1 metal singer two years in a row by Metal Forces Magazine.

Frank Dimino, singer of ANGEL Angel was one of the most influential bands of the 70’s, inspiring many of the big 80’s rock groups like Poison, Motley Crue, Warrant, Cinderella and more. The band recorded 5 albums for Casablanca Records, the same label that Kiss was on in the 70’s and toured extensively. Frank Dimino will be performing with Randy Gregg and Michael Ross of Angel plus Keith Roberts & Joey Anderson!!!

Ginger Lead vocalist of legendary English rock group, The Wildhearts Battling their way to prominence through the 'grunge' era, The Wildhearts seemed to strike the perfect balance between the primal scream of Nirvana and the fun rock 'n' roll spirit of prime-time Guns N' Roses (the fact that they sounded like some bizarre marriage between Cheap Trick and Metallica must surely suggest alien forces were at work). Their songs spoke a million truths about human nature, though they did so without constantly lapsing into negativity. Even their angry songs rattled along with a positive rage. Nothing seemed to phase their songwriter and frontman, Ginger. If life had teeth, he wanted to be the one to kick them out. (note: Ginger will also be performing live on stage with Starz at this year's Expo!)

Eddie Trunk - XM Satellite Radio On-Air Personality: Mondays 6p-10p est Ever since New Jersey native Eddie Trunk fell in love with pop hooks and crunching guitar riffs of "power pop" at age 11, he has submersed himself in music. For ten years he worked part time at WDHA doing everything you can do in radio: hosting, producing, and programming his hugely popular metal show while doing regular airshifts in all dayparts, remote broadcasts, interviews, promotions, and more. In 1986, Trunk joined a new record label Megaforce which had signed a few bands like Metallica and Anthrax that no radio stations would play. He quickly became vice president at the age of 25, all while continuing to work part time at WDHA. From there, Truck moved on to artist management where he worked with White Lion, Overkill, and a young blues guitarist named Eric Gales among others. In 1994, Trunk headed back into radio at Q104.3 where he hosted the number one time slot in the number one market: New York City's morning drive. From there he moved to the legendary rock station WNEW FM in 1997 and began programming Saturday Night Rocks, the metropolitan area's premiere hard rock show. Since 2001, Trunk has stayed on the radio (now back at Q104.3) while taking on many extra-curricular activities like reuniting Twisted Sister for a massive heavy metal benefit, appearing as a VJ on VH1 Classic, and making world history by hosting the first real interview with Axl Rose in 15 years. Now listeners can find Trunk nationwide on The Boneyard - XM 41 for his all-new, four-hour weekly show, Eddie Trunk Live.

Bill Baker's Ace Frehley Archives A big KISS fan, in 1990 Bill was lucky enough to meet Ace Frehley. A guitar technician for a living, Bill was often called upon by his friend Ace to work on his prized guitars. During that time, he amassed a staggering collection of Ace memorabilia obtaining many rare items directly from the guitarist himself...sometimes trading guitar work for pieces of history that Ace felt would be better displayed in what soon came to be known as “The Ace Frehley Archive”. Bill also fronted the Ace Frehley Tribute band, Fractured Mirror, who can be seen performing their song “Put It Back On” in “KISS Loves You”, a DVD documentary by Jim Heneghan. Bill is presently working on a 128 page color photo book packed with never-before-seen photos and memorabilia titled: "Ace Frehley: The Ultimate Fan Scrapbook". It has been a “work in progress” for many years, and is now finally close to completion. Due for release in 2008, you can pre-order your copy at this year's Kiss Expo!

Maul Stanley Maul Stanley is the unlikely new anti-hero who combines the spirit of the Starchild with the essence of the Sith, spiked with a dash of irreverence. Drawing inspiration from both the Star Wars movies and the rock band Kiss, the so-called Sithchild mixes the dark side of rock & roll with the dark side of the Force. Maul Stanley has appeared on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and in the Triumph the Insult Comic Dog DVD. He can also be seen in the VH1 special "When Star Wars Ruled the World." In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga, Maul Stanley issued a series of interviews with members of Poison, Cinderella, Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot regarding their own unique Star Wars experiences. Most recently, Maul Stanley recorded a Kiss cover of sorts in the form of "Maul Hell's Breakin' Loose," which is scheduled to appear on a Star Wars tribute album later this year. As a special treat, Maul Stanley will be interviewing guitarist Bruce Kulick live on stage at this year's Kiss Expo! Maul Stanley is about to descend upon the realms of both sci-fi and rock & roll in a big way, heralded by the ominous whisper...

THE BANDS

Kissteria Finally, A Kiss tribute band has come along that puts the fight and faith back into the KISS ARMY! Kissteria Features 4 men who truly capture the Look AND Sound of the characters they portray. Besides the Classic 77 Love Gun KISS Stage, KISSTERIA's song catalog spans the entire 70's era featuring all the standards of the Alive 1 and 2 records with more obscure Hardcore fan pleasing Gems. KISSTERIA also ventures into 80's KISS featuring the higher range Paul Stanley songs. WHY?? Because KISSTERIA CAN!! Enough said..... Come see for yourself.... Join the KISSTERIA ARMY!!!!!

Starz During the Seventies when disco and punk were the rage, only a handful of bands in the U.S. were daring enough to play hard rock and heavy metal music. "You could almost count those bands on one hand," said Starz lead guitarist Richie Ranno. "They were Aerosmith, KISS, Ted Nugent, Starz, Angel...

Jaded This exciting, all-female, hard rock band made their New York area debut at last year's KISS Expo. Don't miss them!

Adrenalize ADRENALIZE is a friendship of five very talented musicians, that have worked hard to capture the essence that is Def Leppard. ADRENALIZE has toured the East Coast for over 4 years and have opened for national acts such as Firehouse & Ted Poley of (Danger Danger). They have been featured in Delaware's Dover Post, Long Beach Island's The Islander and Passaic County's The Suburban Trends Newspapers. ADRENALIZE have appeared "Live" on 103.7 WNNJ Radio's Afternoon Drive Show. We where a featured band at Baltimore, Maryland's - Fell's Point Fun Festival sponsored by 98 Rock FM, playing in front of over 5000 people, the 80's Monsters of Rock Outdoor Festival (Hidden Valley Resorts) and, in 2006, played Trinidad & Tobago's, APRILFEST 2006, a large outdoor festival, to over 4500 people. Last year's highlights includes our successful debut at the New Jersey shores legendary Joe Pop's, The Thirsty Turtle in White Plains, NY, The Black Bear in South Norwalk CT, as well as continuing to be one of Dexter's (North Jerseys largest night club) top drawing bands. Come experience the sights, sounds and pure energy of our tribute to one of the most influential bands of our time. Hands down, ADRENALIZE is The Premier Def Leppard Experience!

Shoot the Moon Driving the North East with high-octane guitar riffs and rhythms, this is the band to see locally while you still can! The live performance is a spectacle very reminiscent of an early Van Halen concert mixed with the tenacity of Metallica and Americana of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Frontman Sammy Miami’s smooth melodies, agile movements and veracious vocals will have you up on your feet singing along. But, make no mistake this is a guitar band. The ferocious leads stick in your head turning you into an instant air guitar hero. Imagine your favorite 70’s & 80’s guitarists fused with a new millennium rock singer. Bang! Shoot The Moon delivers a whole new sound. If you’ve been searching for true blue hard rock at it’s newest, THIS IS YOUR BAND! These guys are well equipped to rock your asses off.

The School of Rock Check these kids out!

Jersey Kidz Rock Jersey Kidz Rock is a TV show that features some of New Jersey's most talented young musicians. This show features kids from around NJ and is hosted by Rikki Stixx and Mikey Stones. The Jersey Kidz All-stars are young musicians ranging in age from 10 thru 17 years old and have all appeared on the TV show. They are from local youth bands like Reverse Order, Stixx & Stones, Plastascene, Youth Gone Wild and more. Although they have only been rocking for a few years, their musical ability and stage presence equal most veteran bands. These kids have played in front of thousands of people, all over the country. Jersey Kidz Rock TV airs: Sunday Nights at 6:30pm on Cablevision Channel 76 - Bergen & Passaic Counties Weds Nights at 6:00pm on Channel 51 - Jersey City Weds Nights at 7:00pm on Channel 21 - Hunterdon, Morris and Warren Counties