: Aldrich was invited to a second audition in a large hangar, playing through four Marshall stacks for the first time. He practiced classic tracks like "Detroit Rock City" and "Black Diamond" with the band. Reasons for Rejection
: Aldrich admitted his "maturity level was probably 10" and he had no experience managing adult responsibilities like paying bills or keeping a bank account open. Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kis...
: When Aldrich called, Simmons answered a noisy party and simply said, "Lose this number," before hanging up. : Aldrich was invited to a second audition