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Simmons says that Rose joining the legendary Australian rockers to take over for longtime frontman Brian Johnson, is the "best thing that can happen to both bands."

The KISS star made the comments during an interview with 105.7 The Eagle, telling the Montana radio station "I think it's great. I think Axl being with AC/DC - best thing that can happen to both bands.

"I don't know how long it's gonna last, but I hear the shows have been great, and I hear both Axl and AC/DC have been getting along fairly decently, he said.

Simmons then added, "In fact, KISS took out AC/DC on their first tour. The bands we've given first tour have included AC/DC, Rush, Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden� I mean, the list is long."

The new trek is scheduled to kick off on September 20th in Casper, WY at the Casper Events Center with Suicidal Tendencies joining the tour starting with the next stop at The Joint in Las Vegas on September 22nd.

The 67-year-old penned a letter to explain to fans that he had no choice but to have the surgery and hopes that with "some rest and physical therapy" that he will be able to "rejoin the Summer tour in the near future."

White posted a lengthy message on Yes' official twitter account on Monday explaining that he had dealt with "intense back pain which began halfway through Yes' spring European tour."

He added, "I've had no choice but to undergo surgery to repair an injured disc in my lower back. I'm pleased to announce a very positive result from this procedure, which took place in Seattle."

The latest teaser features the singer - described as "a force of nature who defies time and space" - trying on a Regency-period wig, while he visits notable locations around the globe.

This marked the first time the two music legends ever performed together. New England Patriots tight end Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski also joined the band onstage.

The "Daughter" video was directed by Casey Pierce and also features Haste The Day drummer Guiseppe Antonio Capolupo, who is filling the void left by departed member Daniel Williams.

The band announce Williams' exit on July 2nd with the following Facebook post, "With respect, we would like to let our fans know that Daniel is no longer in The Devil Wears Prada. We wish him nothing but the best with everything he does going forward. We're putting the finishing touches on our new album and look forward to releasing new music very soon."

The group will play three home town shows at the Brooklyn Bowl on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd where they will be performing the album in its entirety.

Each night will feature a different special guest. Fans that can't make it to Brooklyn for the shows will also have opportunity to witness that band perform the album in full at this year's Riot Fest in various cities.

He said, "It probably is the last time, and it was real fun to get up and play. Like when [bassist] Tom [Petersson] rejoined the band in '87, when we sat down to practice, it was like, 'Oh yeah, the four of us play so much better together than the three of us without one guy. ' It was kind of that good old feeling again, and that was real nice."

The series will see four young friends embark on a dangerous mission - to uncover the truth about the mysterious Council of Elders and their underground home, the city of Blackwell.

Frontman Ken Block had the following to say about the passing of Williams, "We are saddened to report that our namesake and iconic community leader, Sister Hazel Williams, passed away on Friday night.

Frontman Brandon Yeagley had the following to say to CoS about the song, "'Welcome to Fat City, the title track from our latest album, sets precedent for the groove-laden riffage that takes place throughout the album."

He added, "Inspired by Hunter S Thompson's campaign for Sheriff of Aspen, Fat City is a planet of sanctuary for the scum of the universe and cigar-smoking big wigs Hunter hoped to keep out of his fine city. Instead, we welcome them with open arms 'cause down here, it's always gritty." Stream the song here.

Frontman Mikael Akerfeldt had the following to say: "I find it difficult to understand that we've been going on for 26 years, let alone that we've made 12 records now, all of which I am very proud of. Sorceress is no exception. I love this album, as does the whole band.

"I wrote the music over five to six months and we spent only 12 days recording it at Rockfield studios in Wales. I find that once again we've taken a step forward. Or sideways, Or backwards. Somewhere? It's different. It's extremely diverse. And if I may say so myself, extremely good.

The newly announced dates begin on September 9th in Houston, TX at the Revention Music Center and the tour will now conclude on September 24 with a show at The Masonic in San Francisco, CA.

The ninth stop on the summer run saw the trio of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan deliver a 25-song set that included the first time the three have played the "Chinese Democracy" track "Sorry."

It's the fourth tune from the 2008 album that the group has performed on the Not In This Lifetime tour, alongside "This I Love", "Better" and the title track. "Philly was EPIC!,' tweeted McKagan. "Thank you all!"

Frontman Andy Leo had the following to say about the new track: "Hologram could only be written after touring 200-plus days a year for half a decade.

Here is what Cameron had to say about the group, "It's the 25th anniversary [of Temple of the Dog], but we had to go through this contentious court battle to get these idiots to give us our master tapes back. And that's when Chris posted that [to Facebook]. But yeah, we're figuring that stuff out now, as far as the re-release goes."

The book tour is now set to include a stop in NYC at The New York Society for Ethical Culture on November 11th and an appearance at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington D.C. on November 12th.

The Straight Outta Hell Tour will feature support from Carnifex and Oceano and it set to kick off on September 9th in Spokane, WA at The Pin and the announced dates run until October 21st in Farmington, NM at Top Deck.

Despised Icon will also be appearing at two stops on the tour: October 12th at Harmony House in Webster, NY and October 14th at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA.

Frontman Martin van Drunen had the following to say, "Four and a half years after the release of 'Deathhammer' we finally managed to finish its long awaited successor. It will be out on September the 30th, as always on our beloved label Century Media. Expect 11 unmerciful battering tracks in the typical Asphyx death/doom style, but also the most varied Asphyx material up to date without losing our rawness, brutality and heaviness.

"The album will be entitled 'Incoming Death'. And like 'Deathhammer', it's a phrase that doesn't really exist, but refers to what entrenched soldiers cry out when under severe artillery fire. Thus 'Incoming Death' implies another relentless bombardment of monstrous Asphyx death/doom metal!"

"Recorded on different locations throughout 2016 and once more mixed and mastered by the mighty Dan 'The Man' Swan�. Serious ear bleedings guaranteed! It's also our first record also featuring 'Husky' on drums, who is now with us for already two and a half years molesting the pig skins with the absolute perfect Asphyx attitude, passion, pride and mayhem.