KISS frontman Gene Simmons has said that rock music is "finally dead" because of business model that includes "file-sharing and downloading" by fans.
In an interview with Esquire, the American guitarist said that it was very sad for new bands as they just did not have a chance, CNN reported.
The 65-year-old musician said that one was better if they did not learn how to play guitar or write songs as today's songwriters and creators were more likely to work behind the scenes than practicing and testing their material out on stage.
Simmons added that the death of rock was not a natural death and rock music did not die of old age. It was murdered.