Frank Bello, bassist with the legendary New York thrash metal band Anthrax since 1984, has sold over ten million albums, travelled the globe more times than he cares to count, and enthralled audiences from the world’s biggest stages. His long-awaited memoir would be a gripping read even if its pages only contained stories about his life as a recording and touring musician. While those stories are indeed included—and will blow your mind—Bello also focuses on deeper subjects in Fathers, Brothers, and Sons. Once you’ve heard his life story, you’ll understand why. Born into a family of five, Frank grew up in difficult circumstances. His father abandoned his wife and children, and Frank’s mother moved heaven and earth to keep them fed and educated. Left with no male role model, Frank found inspiration in heavy metal bass players, following their example and forging a career with Anthrax from his early teens—first as a roadie, and then as the group’s bass player. International stardom came Frank’s way by the mid-to-late 1980s, when he was still in his early twenties, but tragedy struck in 1996 when his brother Anthony was murdered in New York. Although the case went to trial, the suspected killer was released without charge after a witness, intimidated by violent elements, withdrew his testimony. Two decades later, Frank is a father himself to a young son. Like many men who grew up without the guidance of a dad, he asks himself important questions about the meaning of fatherhood and how to do the job well. This is the wisdom which Fathers, Brothers, and Sons offers readers. Despite the emotive nature of these topics, Fathers, Brothers, and Sons is a funny, entertaining read. A man with a keen sense of humor and the perspective to know how surreal his story has been, Frank doesn’t preach or seek sympathy in his book. Instead, he simply passes on the wisdom gained from a lifetime of turbulence, paying tribute to his loved ones in a way that will resonate with us all.

Frank Bello, bassist with the legendary New York thrash metal band Anthrax since 1984, has sold over ten million albums, travelled the globe more times than he cares to count, and enthralled audiences from the world's biggest stages. His long-awaited memoir would be a gripping read even if its pages only contained stories about his life as a recording and touring musician. While those stories are indeed included-and will blow your mind-Bello also focuses on deeper subjects in Fathers, Brothers, and Sons. Once you've heard his life story, you'll understand why. Born into a family of five, Frank grew up in difficult circumstances. His father abandoned his wife and children, and Frank's mother moved heaven and earth to keep them fed and educated. Left with no male role model, Frank found inspiration in heavy metal bass players, following their example and forging a career with Anthrax from his early teens-first as a roadie, and then as the group's bass player. International stardom came Frank's way by the mid-to-late 1980s, when he was still in his early twenties, but tragedy struck in 1996 when his brother Anthony was murdered in New York. Although the case went to trial, the suspected killer was released without charge after a witness, intimidated by violent elements, withdrew his testimony. Two decades later, Frank is a father himself to a young son. Like many men who grew up without the guidance of a dad, he asks himself important questions about the meaning of fatherhood and how to do the job well. This is the wisdom which Fathers, Brothers, and Sons offers readers. Despite the emotive nature of these topics, Fathers, Brothers, and Sons is a funny, entertaining read. A man with a keen sense of humor and the perspective to know how surreal his story has been, Frank doesn't preach or seek sympathy in his book. Instead, he simply passes on the wisdom gained from a lifetime of turbulence, paying tribute to his loved ones in a way that will resonate with us all.

An indelible and irresistible portrait of the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS and the music scene they changed forever--culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite"

Including original interviews with: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue Oyster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, the James Gang, the New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, the Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep.

KISS is an American arena-rock group that formed in the early 1970s in New York City and is most recognisable by their face paint and dramatic outfits. With makeup and costumes, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley created characters and origin stories similar to comic book characters: the Starchild, the Demon, the Space Ace, and the Catman. KISS rose to meteoric prominence with their extravagant live performances, featuring fire-breathing, blood spitting, guitars bursting into flames, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnic showpieces. Published in conjunction with the band, KISS is the definitive chronicle of one of the most popular and enduring rock bands at the height of their popularity, showcasing the band performing in arenas and behind the scenes offstage in both unguarded candids and glamour portraits. The book contains a wealth of never-before-seen and previously unpublished photographs and new interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, all bound into an artful, insider s view of the band. Goldsmith s photographs perfectly capture the bombast, sexiness, and spectacle of KISS, and KISS is the ultimate gift for fans.

Gene Simmons was born Chaim Witz in 1951 in Haifa, Israel, to a carpenter and a Nazi concentration camp survivor. When he was nine, his mother brought him to New York, opening up his mind to American culture and sowing the seeds for Kiss. Kiss gave people great rock 'n roll music with an awe-inspiring theatrical show. Each member had their own look - Gene's was "The Demon" and his bat-like make-up, on-stage fire-breathing, tongue-waggling and blood-drooling made headlines worldwide. Simmons' life is extraordinary and his personality contradictory. He has witnessed and partaken in the highest level of debauched rock and roll behaviour, but has never touched drugs or alcohol. This uncensored book tells the real story of the man behind the make-up.

Is it possible that we all "have it made" - and just don't know it? Is it possible that we've been over-focusing on the "information" dispensed over the centuries by countless religious organizations? Is it possible that there is more to the story than we have been led to believe? "A Short Spiritual Journey" - a collection of articles by Gene Simmons of Nupathz.com -is a LIGHTER LOOK AT THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE. It's a new look at an ancient subject to help you better enjoy your journey through life!

There are far too many of us who are going through life afraid, sad, depressed, worried or feeling guilty about something we've said or done. There are too many of us who are dealing with daily conflicts or living in uncomfortable situations -- both physically and emotionally. There are too many of us who are simply putting up with the ordeals of every-day life and are maybe wondering if things will ever change -- if this is really "as good as it gets". If your life is giving you something less than you'd like, if you're ready to make a few changes and improvements here and there, "Just Go For It!" can be one more step toward a truly enjoyable life -- and will offer at least a few smiles along the way. "Just Go For It" is a collection of original articles by Gene Simmons and originally published on his web site -- NuPathz.com

We're making this much too difficult. Somewhere along the way, we got the strange idea that it is really difficult to talk with God. How did that happen? How did something so easy, so normal, so natural, get so screwed up? We poor, misguided humans have become so entrenched, so enamored with our self-imposed rules and traditions that we have damn near lost our ability to communicate with the single entity that is responsible for our very existence. Does that make a lick of sense to anyone? Wouldn't it be really nice to be able to just relax and BS with God -- no matter who we are or what we've done? Wouldn't it be great to be able to really talk with him and his helpers -- and know that they'll be doing things that can actually help us and make our lives easier? Learn about some of the techniques you can use to do exactly that. Find out how cool God really is!

So what's going on in your life? Everything calm and kick-back? Relaxed and easy? Got it all under control? Yeah, I know. Gimme a break! It's like "what planet are you from, Bozo?" So just why the heck are we going through what we're going through? Why are we having these weird things happen to us? What's with this "supernatural" stuff anyway? And what's with most of the rest of the world? Is everybody just goofy? In just over 50 pages, Gene offers several possible answers to some of life's biggest questions. Answers that can make a world of difference in how you view life --and how much you enjoy the time you're spending on this old earth. Here's your best opportunity ever to learn some of the "Secrets of Life". Don't pass it up. It can make all the difference in the world!

Sometimes life deals us a mediocre hand, then apparently changes the rules of the game without warning. It presents uncomfortable situations, yet seemingly offers little in the way of solutions. Life tears at our hearts and our minds, beating us down physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Is this really the life we were intended to experience? Or is our life just an uncomfortable result of the things we have learned from our experiences and people that have been an influential part of our lives so far? In slightly over 50 pages, Gene reveals some of the basic rules of Life that, if put to use, will make a dramatic difference in how you view life - and in your approach to making those improvements you'd like to make. Discover now, your path to a fulfilling, truly enjoyable lifestyle!