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2010-08-19T17:47:00.001-03:00

Will not be updating this blog anymore,don't have time.

Go here it's a really good one!

http://www.kissopolis.com/

KISS "Kissteria" TV special on A&E July 20th (July 9)

2010-07-08T21:43:00.001-03:00

KISS: 'Kissteria' Tour Special To Premiere This Month - July 8, 2010
"Kissteria", the one-hour KISS tour special produced by the Greif Company (co-producers of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" show), will air on the A&E network on Tuesday, July 20 at 10 p.m. ET. A description of the program reads as follows: "For the first time in their 35-year career, rock icons KISS give you an all access pass to the 'Alive 35' Australian tour. When Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons] decide to launch a spontaneous mini-tour with only one week's notice, the entire KISS family must scramble to make it a reality. Malfunctioning pyrotechnics, faulty flying rigs and missing drummers are the least of their challenges."

Former KISS manager Bill Aucoin passes away (June 29)

2010-06-29T16:52:00.002-03:00

LEGENDARY KISS MANAGER

William Aucoin, beloved record industry executive, manager, entrepreneur, and creative visionary, passed away this morning, Monday, June 28 at 9:11 am. EST at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida.

Born December 29, 1943, Bill was battling prostate cancer, and passed away from surgical complications.

The man known for masterminding the career of the world-renowned group KISS, Bill Aucoin also managed STARZ, TOBY BEAU, BILLY SQUIER, BILLY IDOL, and numerous other artists. His most recent venture is Aucoin Globe Entertainment, which he founded in 2007. In its three years, Bill and his company developed bands in the U.S. and around the world.

He leaves behind his longtime partner of fifteen years, Roman Fernandez, and two sisters Betty Britton and Janet Bankowski.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

New KISS promo for upcoming US tour (June 21)

2010-06-21T11:11:00.001-03:00

Rock Am Ring Highlights (May 5)

2010-06-05T10:20:00.001-03:00

Eric sings "Beth" for the first time (May 31)

2010-05-31T22:34:00.000-03:00

KISS US tourdates (May 25)

2010-05-25T12:19:00.000-03:00

KISS: New U.S. Tour Dates Announced - May 24, 2010 According to AOL's Noisecreep, KISS has announced the next leg of its U.S. tour in support of the band's latest studio album, "Sonic Boom", featuring stops in both amphitheaters and arenas.

Instead of selecting an established band as support, KISS has teamed up with Guitar Center to discover a talented, unsigned act. The Guitar Center On-Stage competition will allow unsigned rock bands to compete for a chance to open for KISS at 22 different tour stops. The winning band will also receive a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree. Unsigned bands can begin registering June 1.

KISS tour dates:

Jul. 23 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Frontier Days
Jul. 24 - Minot, ND - North Dakota State Fair
Jul. 29 - Pittsburgh, PA - First Niagara Pavilion
Jul. 30 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
Jul. 31 - Hershey, PA - Hershey Park Stadium
Aug. 06 - Philadelphia, PA - Susquehanna Bank Center
Aug. 07 - Boston, MA - Comcast Center
Aug. 09 - Indianapolis, IN - Indiana State Fairgrounds
Aug. 13 - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug. 14 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Aug. 15 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion
Aug. 19 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Arena
Aug. 20 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug. 21 - Washington DC - Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 27 - Virginia Beach, VA - Virginia Beach Amphitheater
Aug. 28 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 29 - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Sep. 02 - Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheatre
Sep. 03 - Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sep. 04 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
Sep. 10 - Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Sep. 11 - Detroit, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sep. 12 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center
Sep. 17 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sep. 18 - Dallas, TX - Pizza Hut Park
Sep. 19 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
Sep. 22 - Sandy, UT - Rio Tinto Stadium
Sep. 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Tickets for many shows go on sale June 4 via Live Nation.

The members of KISS will donate a dollar from every ticket sold to the Wounded Warriors Project. This charity benefits the United States Armed Forces.

Sonic Boom Over Europe tourbook cover (April 11)

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KISS on the cover of new Classic Rock Magazine (March 27)

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Eric on cover of Modern Drummer magazine (March 23)

2010-03-23T21:38:00.001-03:00

"Sonic Boom Over UK" promo clip (March 21)

2010-03-21T09:31:00.004-03:00

New KISS album coming!! (March 16)

2010-03-16T18:15:00.002-03:00

From (via BW&BK)
Paul Stanley - "I Think That Within The Next Twelve Months We Are Doing Another Album" Marko Syrjälä recently caught up with KISS frontman Paul Stanley for Metal-Rules.com. An excerpt from the interview is available below.
Q: Overall, how satisfied you are for the sales numbers and overall feedback what you’ve got of Sonic Boom? Was there anything surprising there either in positive or negative way?
Stanley: "I’m thrilled because it’s a great album. I said from the beginning whether it sells 10 million copies or 1 million copies, it’s all the same to me. At this stage of the game it about making a great album, anything else is just a bonus. In America we had the album available exclusively at one place which has a good side and a bad side. The good side is they support is, the bad side is, it’s the only place you can get it. So there are plusses and minuses but I couldn’t want a better album, I couldn’t imagine a better album."
Q: Is Sonic Boom going to be the very last KISS album ever?
Stanley: "I don’t think so. I think that within the next twelve months we are doing another album."
Q: Really???
Stanley: "Yeah. I think it will take twelve months to eighteen months."
Go to this location for the complete interview. http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/1892/86/

Newly discovered 1974 footage (March 4)

2010-03-04T17:57:00.002-04:00

KISS Goes To Highschool (March 1)

2010-03-01T14:47:00.001-04:00

KISS on German TV (March 1)

2010-03-01T14:42:00.001-04:00

KISS on "Extreme Makeover" (Feb. 24)

2010-02-24T10:56:00.003-04:00

KISS "Extreme Makeover" TV commercial (Feb 18)

2010-02-18T21:22:00.002-04:00

Eric on the cover of March issue "Musician's Friend" magazine (Feb 17)

2010-02-17T14:21:00.002-04:00

KISS Dr.Pepper commercial (Feb.8)

2010-02-08T09:38:00.003-04:00

Limited edtion "Sonic Boom" vinyl (Feb 6)

2010-02-06T01:28:00.002-04:00

http://www.store2.livenation.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Store.woa/wa/product?sourceCode=KISWEB&sku=KISBN018

The critically acclaimed album will be pressed on 180 gram vinyl in five colors - Purple, Red, Green, Blue and Black. The album will be packaged in a full color gatefold jacket and includes lyrics on the inner sleeve and an exclusive 22" x 22" color poster!

Only 1000 of each color will be pressed!!

Other notes:This is only available in North American and is limited to three per order.

Sonic Boom Album Track Listings.

Side A:

1. Modern Day Delilah
2. Russian Roulette
3. Never Enough
4. Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect)
5. Stand

Side B:

1. Hot And Cold
2. All For The Glory
3. Danger Us
4. I'm An Animal
5. When Lightening Strikes
6. Say Yeah

The Limited Edition KISS' SONIC BOOM Vinyl is available exclusively at KISSONLINE.com, the only official home of KISS!

Produced by Paul Stanley

New KISS trading cards "Legends" (Feb 5)

2010-02-05T00:38:00.001-04:00

Press Pass ready to unleash Legends of KISS set

Press Pass' strong run of trading card sets dedicated to the music legends KISS isn't even close to a finale.

Up next on the company's set list is Legends of KISS, a 100-card themed set that tells the story of the band through their own words - a set that, when placed in pages, tells the story from card to card.

The set will include the first cards to bearing both a concert-worn memorabilia swatch and an autograph - KISS Kuts - while there will be another helping of autograph cards to lick, err, pick up.

Also new will be a six-card set of pop-up cards as well as a few parallel sets - First Edition (limited to 25) as well as cyan, magenta, yellow and black Proof Edition Parallels.

Legend of KISS is set to arrive on April 21.

Evan Stanley (Paul's son) jams with KISS (Feb 2)

2010-02-02T20:13:00.002-04:00

2 new Ace Frehley commercials (Jan 22)

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Happy birthday Paul Stanley (Jan.20)

2010-01-20T11:39:00.001-04:00

Happy birthday to rock's ultimate frontman!

Great fan made "Shout It Out Loud" video from Alive35/Sonic Boom tour (Jan.19)

2010-01-19T11:53:00.001-04:00

Paul & Gene review the KISS albums ( Jan 12)

2010-01-12T10:19:00.001-04:00

By Matt Silk

SONIC BOOMS

Gene and Paul's memories of some classic Kiss albums:

KISS (1974) - Gene: I no longer had to work for a living. I went on salary, I became the richest person in the world. Not only was I in a band, doing everything I wanted - I was getting $75 a week! Favourite track: Deuce.

HOTTER THAN HELL (1974)- Paul: Difficult second album? No, we were all piss and vinegar - "If you didn't like the first album, here's another!" We were releasing them every eight months. Favourite track: Hotter Than Hell.

DRESSED TO KILL (1975) - Gene: It was produced by Neil Bogart, our record company president, who couldn't produce. We started attracting lots of groupies. Mostly, I remember lots of girls. Favourite track: Two Timer.

ALIVE! (1975) - Paul: A sonic souvenir of the live show. Was it enhanced? You bet! Who wants to hear a guitar string break every time they put on a song? One week it was gold, the next platinum. Our rollercoaster ride had begun.

DESTROYER (1976) - Gene: A coming of age, or perhaps just a coming. (Renowned producer) Bob Ezrin kicked us in the butt and made us do a record we couldn't do on our own. They were our songs and performances, but he brought it out of us. Favourite track: God Of Thunder.

ROCK AND ROLL OVER (1976) - Paul: Many said Destroyer wasn't raunchy enough for them. So we decided to go back to something a little more basic. It's a great album but, sonically, the songs didn't sound like they should have. Favourite track: I Want You.

LOVE GUN (1977) - Gene: Eddie Kramer produced but he was more an engineer so we took more control for this one. Ace and Peter started to become very difficult as alcohol and drugs began to take over. Favourite track: Love Gun.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT (1982) - Gene: The (huge!) drum sound was my insistence. If any track led to that huge sound, which was recorded in a hall with doors open and the mics on a slight delay, it was I Love It Loud. I love the title track too. Favourite track: I Love It Loud.

LICK IT UP (1983) - Paul: Creatures was better, but we finally took the make-up off and Lick It Up sold three or four times as many copies. The first step in establishing another persona for the band. Touring without make-up was invigorating. An exciting time. Favourite track: A Million To One.

ANIMALIZE (1984) - Gene: I like a lot of the record but I was pre-occupied with Hollywood, doing my first movie, Runaway, for Michael Crichton. My songs weren't stellar. Favourite track: Heaven's On Fire.

REVENGE (1992)- Gene: One of my favourites. We reunited with Bob Ezrin, and it's a very different time from Destroyer. I finally felt comfortable in my own skin. I stopped playing the Paul game, trying to look pretty with nice hair - I was never very good at that. Favourite track: Unholy.

SONIC BOOM (2009) - Paul: A culmination of everything, good and bad that went before it. It's a pure, honest album and I couldn't be more proud of it. We found our way home. Favourite tracks: Modern Day Delilah and Say Yeah.

SONIC BUSTS

And here the pair recall some, er, not so classic ones:

UNMASKED (1980) - Gene: My fault. It was a strange period, with pop and dance dominating, and we lost our way. It was also the end for Peter Criss. Anton Fig's playing drums and the main memory is of protecting the fans from the news Peter was gone. Favourite track: You're All That I Want.

MUSIC FROM 'THE ELDER' (1981) - Paul: We all bought into Stonehenge and truly thought we were making a masterpiece, but we weren't - we were masturbating. A bloated, overblown, pompous piece of pap. Favourite track: I - because that's the last one and the album's over.

CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1997) - Paul: Tuning down to D and singing about the darkness of the world while living in mansions in Beverly Hills was a little absurd. We were no more from Seattle than from Saturn. Favourite track: I Will Be There.

Ace Frehley performs US National Anthem 2010 Motorcross (Jan 12)

2010-01-12T10:16:00.003-04:00

KISS on ABC's Nightline (Jan.6)

2010-01-06T09:59:00.002-04:00

Best Of Alive 35 CD (Dec 30)

2009-12-30T12:03:00.002-04:00

Best of ALIVE 35: North American Tour 2009 Double-CD

A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY SERIOUS KISS FAN OUT THERE

Concert Online exclusively recorded the concerts of the KISS ALIVE 35: North American Tour 2009.

Now that the tour is over we've remixed and mastered only the very best live performances of all KISS ALIVE 35 klassic hits.

The result:

The 2-CD Best Of KISS ALIVE 35 set - filled to the brim with 27 smashing live audio tracks recorded in 21 locations!

Ranging from genuine KISS Alive! klassics such as "Deuce", "Strutter", and "Rock n Roll All Nite" covering the all-time rock hymns "Detroit Rock City" or "Shout It Out Loud" up to their latest single "Modern Day Delilah" and anthems such as "Lick It Up" this KISS ALIVE 35 2-CD Set has it all.

01. Deuce - Live in Greenville (10-17-09)
02. Strutter - Live in Philadelphia (10-12-09)
03. Got to Chose - Live in Hampton (10-16-09)
04. Hotter Than Hell - Live in Little Rock (10-29-09)
05. Fire House - Live in Winnipeg (11-09-09)
06. Nothin' To Loose - Live in Cleveland (09-28-09)
07. C'mon And Love Me - Live in Oshawa (10-07-09)
08. Parasite - Live in Boston (10-05-09)
09. She incl. Guitar Solo - Live in Cleveland (09-28-09)
10. Watchin' You - Live in Uncasville (10-03-09)
11. 100,000 Years incl. Drum Solo - Live in Minneapolis (11-07-09)
12. Black Diamond - Live in Oakland (11-22-09)
13. Cold Gin - Live in Detroit (09-25-09)
14. Rock And Roll All Nite - Live in Greenville (10-17-09)
15. Let Me Go Rock'N'Roll - Live in Anaheim (11-24-09)
16. Detroit Rock City - Live in Detroit (09-25-09)
17. King Of The Night Time World - Live in Uncasville (10-03-09)
18. Love Gun - Live in Atlanta (10-26-09)
19. Calling Dr. Love - Live in Birmingham (10-24-09)
20. Shock Me - Live in Fresno (11-21-09)
21. I Stole Your Love - Live in Montreal (10-01-09)
22. Shout It Out Loud - Live in Portland (11-17-09)
23. Modern Day Delilah - Live in Los Angeles (11-25-09)
24. I Love It Loud - Live in Hampton (10-16-09)
25. Lick It Up - Live in Pensacola (10-19-09)
26. Do You Love Me - Live in Seattle (11-15-09)
27. Say Yeah - Live in Atlanta (10-26-09)

> ORDER BEST OF KISS ALIVE 35 TOUR CD NOW

Sonic Boom Over Europe poster (Dec 26)

2009-12-26T17:22:00.002-04:00

New Tommy Thayer add (Dec.26)

2009-12-26T09:55:00.002-04:00

Merry KISSmas everybody!! (Dec 25)

2009-12-25T03:26:00.002-04:00

Happy birthday Peter Criss!! (Dec 20)

2009-12-20T10:38:00.000-04:00

Ace Frehley "Behind The Player" DVD details (Dec 13)

2009-12-13T14:32:00.003-04:00

ACE FREHLEY: 'Behind The Player' DVD Details Revealed; Preview Clips Available - Dec. 12, 2009
IMV, a Los Angeles-based producer of interactive music content and video game systems, has set a January 19, 2010 release date for original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's "Behind the Player" DVD.

In his IMV "Behind the Player" DVD, Frehley gives an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician, including rare video footage. Frehley then gives in-depth lessons for how to play "Shock Me" and "Cold Gin" and jams the tracks with special guest musicians, including Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER), John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON), Chris Wyse (THE CULT), Tommy Clufetos (TED NUGENT, ALICE COOPER, ROB ZOMBIE) and George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB).

"Video Tab" shows exactly how Frehley plays the two tracks. The video-game-style animated tablature is similar to Guitar Hero, but shows how to play the tracks for real.

Check out preview clips from Ace Frehley's "Behind the Player" DVD at this location.

Get your copy at Guitar Center or www.IMVdvd.com.

The producers of the IMV series donate $.25 from the sale of each DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.

New KISS Walmart commercial (Dec 8)

2009-12-08T11:45:00.002-04:00

Ace Frehley DVD in January? (Dec. 5)

2009-12-05T01:43:00.001-04:00

As Rocket Science Ventures picks up steam through Sony/ RED, we have 6 new releases slotted into the RED Schedule. Fresh on the heels of Ace Frehley's Anomaly which is approaching 60K in U.S., look for a new DVD release from Ace in January. A brand new release from Bruce Kulick will also release via RSV in February 2010. The new BK3 release features guest appearances form Gene Simmons as well as Nick Simmons.

KISS on German TV (Dec.2)

2009-12-02T13:46:00.002-04:00

Fox News profiles KISS on tour (Dec.2)

2009-12-02T13:42:00.002-04:00

Bruce Kulick catches Anaheim concert (Nov.26)

2009-11-26T10:39:00.003-04:00

If you missed the Facebook webcast (Nov.26)

2009-11-26T10:31:00.002-04:00

You can see it here...

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2645021

Bruce Kulick to release "BK3" Feb 16. (Nov.21)

2009-11-21T11:20:00.000-04:00

BRUCE KULICK SET TO RELEASE BK3 FEBRUARY 16th via ROCKET SCIENCE VENTURES
Guests to include members of KISS, The Knack, Motley Crue and more

LOS ANGELES - If you ever play Six Degrees of Bruce Kulick, the former KISS/current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist's résumé will keep you happily busy for hours. Having been tapped by artists as diverse as Meat Loaf and Kanye West, the veteran axeman's boundless creative energy permeates his third solo LP, BK3. In the works for nearly six years and produced by Jeremy Rubolino, BK3 delivers explosive hard rock arrangements and addictive pop melodies that honor both Kulick's singular past and bright future. And then there's the jaw-dropping guest list, boasting members of KISS, the Knack, Toto, Mötley Crüe and more.

"Bruce was to KISS what Ronnie Wood is to the Stones," says Rocket Science GM & Fanboy Enterprises A&R executive Ken Gullic. "The new guy to one generation, and the long standing stable horse to another."

After getting his solo feet wet with 2001's Audio Dog and 2003's Transformer, Kulick-the often unheralded driving force on 12 years of classic KISS records, from 1984's Animalize to 1992's Revenge-assembled his own rock 'n' roll dream team. The roster: KISS icon Gene Simmons and up-and-coming son Nick (each vocally appearing separately), longtime friend John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, Kulick's own Union), Knack mainman Doug Fieger, Toto axe authoritarian Steve Lukather, Edguy power metal stalwart Tobias Sammet and even current KISS drummer Eric Singer.

"Many albums lack cohesion with different vocalists, but I know that my guitar playing is the glue on BK3," Kulick says. "There was the clear goal of making absolutely the best record that I could put together. I feel like this is my Revenge."

BK3 will be released February 16th on Twenty 4 Records /Rocket Science Ventures
http://www.brucekulick.net

KISS concert streamed live on Facebook Nov.25 (Nov.20)

2009-11-20T06:38:00.001-04:00

KISS Konpendium (Nov.14)

2009-11-14T07:10:00.001-04:00

In '77, blood from each member of the rock band KISS was drawn by a registered nurse and poured into vats of red ink used for printing the band's first comic book. It was created by Marvel legend Stan Lee and was the beginning of a hugely successful KISS comic book franchise. All are now out of print.

Now, for the first time, the KISS Kompendium combines the most breathtaking KISS comic books into a lush oversized collector's compilation. Brought to life by graphic illustrations as riveting and hardcore as the band's real-life fire-breathing line-up, the Demon (Gene Simmons), Starchild (Paul Stanley), and the other band members' superhero alter egos defeat evil in over 1200 pages of stunning KISS comics!

This is a book authorized by KISS. KISS founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have contributed the forewords to this. The book also includes exclusive never-before-seen backstage photos from KISS' newest tour along with commentary by the band-members.

This is a must-have for every KISS fan eagerly awaiting the band's new album, their first in over 10 years, and a perfect holiday gift for comic-book lover to pour over time and time again.

The KISS Kompendium, over 1,200 pages of KISS comics - on sale December 8, 2009 - is available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, WalMart and wherever books are sold.

Happy birthday Tommy (Nov.8)

2009-11-08T10:27:00.002-04:00

KISS on CNN (Nov.6)

2009-11-06T14:05:00.001-04:00

Peter Criss talks about his cancer on CNN (Nov.6)

2009-11-06T13:54:00.001-04:00

Best "Sonic Boom" review yet! (Nov.1)

2009-11-01T09:15:00.002-04:00

SONIC BOOM: A MASTERPIECE!
KERRANG SPAIN

By Nako Martinez
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo

Rating: KKKKK out of KKKKK

KISS has built a masterpiece: Simmons and Stanley demonstrate a return to form

KISS have always been grand masters of entertainment in the world of rock. Everyone was saddened the year Gene Simmons told the media in a press conference that there was not going to be another new new KISS album. Luckily, the good state of Paul Stanley, producer of Sonic Boom (whose recent solo disc was also brilliant) influenced the band to return to the studio, and in three months' time created an LP filled with vitality, happiness, cacophony and glamour.

Beginning with the almighty "Modern Day Delilah," segueing into the guitar riffs of "Russian Roulette" and the staples "Never Enough" and "Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect)" the album certainly proves that this quartet's intention was to recapture the sound that they had in their earliest beginnings. Then, by the time we're almost halfway through the LP, we're flying. It's such an unloading of energy that literally pulls you in. The disc is filled with memorable melodies, big backing vocals (Eric also takes the lead vocals,) great guitar riffs in the style of "Deuce," and Tommy Thayer's solos are spectacular.

Entering the second half of the album, we're rocked and rolled again by "Hot and Cold," (pure American sound,) the upbeat guitars and memorable refrain of "All for the Glory" (certainly you'll like what you hear here; it's highly memorable) or the personality of the rocker "Say Yeah," which closes this body of work.

Without a doubt, this is one of the very best albums in KISS's entire career. It's as hot as an inferno, yet the disc is fresh with attitude and power, without a single filler song present. This is a moment to savor. We consider this disc to be immortal.

KISS on Cover Of Guitar Player Magazine (Oct.31)

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KISS visits wounded soldiers in Augusta (Oct.29)

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KISS on cover of latest issue of Classic Rock Magazine (Oct.24)

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KISS on Good Morning America (Oct.18)

2009-10-18T20:25:00.000-03:00

"Sonic Boom" #1 on US rock charts! (Oct.17)

2009-10-17T13:11:00.002-03:00

Ace Frehley postpones Australian tour (Oct.14)

2009-10-14T10:35:00.000-03:00

Original KISS Lead Guitarist
ACE FREHLEY
New Dates Announced
TOUR POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2010

Original KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley was due in Australia next week for
3 shows, however Australian promoters advised today that the tour will now
be postponed until February 2010 in order to accommodate the artist
schedule and the newly tour dates.

When the tour does reach Australia in early 2010, it will be in an expanded
format with extra dates being scheduled in Perth and Adelaide due to
overwhelming demand from Ace fans in both those cities.

ACE was due to perform at Melbourne’s Palace October 19th, Sydney’s Enmore
Theatre October 20th and Brisbane’s The Tivoli October 21st.

Ticketholders can hold onto their tickets which will be valid for the new
dates – due to be announced shortly. Alternatively they can seek a refund
from their ticketing agency.

For further Australian tour information: www.redanttouring.com

Great footage from Madison Square Garden show (Oct.13)

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KISS comments on Peter Criss' cancer scare (Oct.9)

2009-10-09T13:28:00.000-03:00

Peter,

We were all shocked to learn of your recent bout with breast cancer, but so relieved to hear that you are now cancer free. Thank you for sharing this personal matter by posting this important message and alerting everyone to breast cancer awareness and the need for early detection.

We're in your corner and wish you continued good health.

Paul, Tommy, Eric and Gene

Peter Criss battled cancer (Oct 8)

2009-10-08T06:54:00.001-03:00

PETER CRISS Reveals He Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer - Oct. 6, 2009
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has issued the following update:

"In '08, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, but with (early detection) my great doctor Alex Swistel and staff and the Lord above, who always looks over me, I am cancer-free today!!!

"I wanted to let you know men get it like women do. Don't be afraid to let someone know if you have a lump. Do the right thing for you and your loved ones and get it checked. Man or woman, there is no discrimination with breast cancer ... we all don't have nine lives."

For more information, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

Photo courtesy of PeterCriss.net

KISS on Jimmy Kimmel live (Oct.8)

2009-10-08T06:52:00.000-03:00

KISS on David Letterman (Oct.7)

2009-10-07T05:31:00.001-03:00

Today is Sonic Tuesday!!! (Oct.6)

2009-10-06T13:11:00.002-03:00

The day KISS fans have been waiting 11 years for!! "Sonic Boom" is out today!!!

Go out and buy this fine piece of work!!

Paul & Tommy "Sonic Boom" song by song pt.2 (Oct.5)

2009-10-05T13:45:00.001-03:00

HD footage from Oct.2 Toronto concert (Oct 4)

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Clip #4 (Oct.4)

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Old 1976 "Alive" tour footage surfaces. (Oct.3)

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"Modern Day Delilah" from Oct.2 Toronto Concert (Oct.3)

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Sorry about the poor sound quality.

Clip #3 (Oct.3)

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Sonic Boom song by song with Paul & Tom pt.1 (Oct.2)

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Clip #2 (Oct.2)

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"I Stole Your Love" returns to setlist Oct.1 in Montreal (Oct 2)

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A few changes to the setlist at Montreal show Oct.1,included the rarely played "I Stole Your Love".Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.We need more "Sonic Boom" songs.

1. King Of The Night Time World
2. Deuce
3. Got To Choose
4. Modern Day Delilah
5. Hotter Than Hell
6. I Stole Your Love
7. C'mon And Love Me
8. Parasite
9. She
10. Watchin' You
11. 100,000 Years
12. I Love It Loud
13. Black Diamond
14. Rock And Roll All Nite

15. Shout It Out Loud
16. Lick It Up
17. Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll
18. Love Gun
19. Detroit Rock City

KISS launches Sonic Boom website (Oct 1)

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http://kissonline.com/sonicboom/

Bruce Kulick's "BK3" CD track listing (Sept.27)

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Track Listing

1. Fate
2. Ain't Gonna Die (featuring Gene Simmons)
3. No Friend Of Mine (featuring John Corabi)
4. Hand of the King (featuring Nick Simmons)
5. I'll Survive
6. Dirty Girl (featuring Doug Fieger)
7. Final Mile
8. I'm The Animal (featuring Tobias Sammet & Eric Singer)
9. And I Know
10. Between The Lines (featuring Steve Lukather)
11. Life

Last KISS song ever at Cobo Hall on Sept 26 2009 (Sept 27)

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ABC12 Interview with KISS (Sept.26)

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Fox News :KISS returns to Detroit Rock City (Sept 26)

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Video compilation of last night's Cobo Hall show (Sept 26)

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First look at the new tour books (Sept.25)

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Footage of "Modern Day Delilah' video shoot (Sept 25)

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KISS film Jimmy Kimmel (Sept.25)

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Over 1500 lucky fans attended a private KISS warm up show at COBO Arena on Thursday. The band previewed their awesome new stage while filming footage for their "Modern Day Delilah" video as well as two songs for an upcoming episode of the Jimmy Kimmel Show. KISS performed "Rock And Roll All Nite", "Modern Day Delilah", "Detroit Rock City", "Got To Choose" and "Shout It Loud."

KISS film "Modern Day Delilah" video at Cobo Hall (Sept.25)

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Here's Paul being filmed for the "Modern Day Delilah" video Thursday evening at COBO Arena.

KISS rocks Cobo one last time TV add (Sept.25)

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KISS nominated for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (Sept.23)

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KISS NOMINATED FOR ROCK HALL OF FAME
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By Ben Sisario

Could Kiss finally make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? After being snubbed for years - the band has been eligible for the honor since 1999 - Kiss has finally been nominated, along with Abba, Donna Summer, Genesis, the Stooges, the Hollies, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the organization has announced. Jimmy Cliff, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro and the Chantels are also on the ballot, and votes will be cast by a group of more than 500 musicians and industry professionals; of the 12 nominees, the five that get the most votes will be announced in January and inducted into the Hall of Fame at its 25th annual ceremony on March 15 at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. Acts become eligible 25 years after the release of their first record.

Ace Frehley "Anomaly" cracks US top 30 (Sept 23)

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ACE FREHLEY's 'Anomaly' Cracks U.S. Top 30 - Sep. 23, 2009 Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's new solo album, "Anomaly", sold around 17,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 27 on The Billboard 200 chart.

In addition to the standard CD release, unique "Anomaly" packages were made available at Wal-Mart and Best Buy locations. The Wal-Mart version includes an Ace autographed tattoo while the Best Buy edition is printed on silver stock, like the KISS "Double Platinum" album.

Released on September 15 via Ace's own Bronx Born Records, with Rocket Science providing a full label service platform in the U.S., "Anomaly" was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York between 2007 and 2009 and was mixed in Los Angeles.

"Anomaly" official track listing:

01. Foxy & Free
02. Outer Space
03. Pain In The Neck
04. Fox On The Run
05. Genghis Khan
06. Too Many Faces
07. Change The World
08. Space Bear
09. A Little Below The Angels
10. Sister
11. It's A Great Life
12. Fractured Quantum
13. The Return of Space Bear (Dedicated to Tom Snyder) (iTunes exclusive)

Frehley last year spent time on the road fronting a band that featured second guitarist Derrek Hawkins, drummer Scot Coogan (ex-BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION) and bassist Anthony Esposito (ex-LYNCH MOB).

Bring KISS Alive 35 Tour with you wherever you go (Sept.22)

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Bring KISS' 'Alive 35' Tour With You Wherever Go - Sep. 21, 2009
On September 25, the KISS Alive 35 tour will kick off in North America in Detroit, Michigan. Each of KISS' 42 shows will be exclusively recorded by Concert Online and available to purchase as a USB leather wristband with a KISS metal buckle or an instant live CD set, consisting of two CDs in a collector's box. To ensure maximum quality, all tracks are recorded live and are mixed with state-of-the-art recording technology by Concert Online.

The original leather KISS USB wristband contains the audio recording of the show of your choice in highest MP3 quality (320 kBit/s) and KISS bonus multimedia material. Just plug in your wristband to a USB port on your computer and start the embedded KISS multimedia player to listen to your MP3s and enjoy the bonus features. Of course you can copy your MP3s to your computer, your MP3 player, etc. to listen to KISS Alive 35 wherever you want! The wristband can also be used as a standard 1GB USB flash drive.

The KISS Alive 35 digipak contains two discs with the complete recording of one concert of your choice in CD quality.

USB wristband and two-CD set are available on location at every KISS Alive 35 North American Tour show or online at Concert Online.

Ace Frehley returns to Cobo Hall one last time (Sept.21)

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"Modern Day Delilah" released on Itunes today!! (Sept.21)

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MODERN DAY DELILAH TO BE RELEASED AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD TODAY!!!

Modern Day Delilah the first single to be taken from the brand new album from KISS- Sonic Boom will be released as a DIGITAL single, Sept. 21st at hmv.com.

KISS on KTLA (Sept.17)

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KISS on WGN News (Sept.17)

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KISS on Burns Fox & Friends Brian Kilmeade (Sept.17)

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Another new costume pic (Sept.17)

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Brand new KISS promo pic (Sept 16)

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New KISS Brazilian poster book out (Sept 11)

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Here's the cover of a new KISS poster-magazine that was just released in Brazil.

Samples of the entire "Sonic Boom" CD!! (Sept 10)

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New Walmart KISS Korner cards (Sept.10)

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So by now most everyone knows that KISS' new album 'Sonic Boom' releases on October 6 and will be sold exclusively through Wal-Mart. What you may not know is that Press Pass has a companion product that will be sold alongside the CD/DVD...

KISS "Tour Edition" is a 33-card set with lots of bonus goodies (three collectible boxes and posters!) culled from 35 years of KISS tours. Full of vintage photography as well as set lists and insider info from the tours, this exclusive set is one retrospective every KISS fan will want. Attractively priced at $10 it will be a nice compliment to 'Sonic Boom.'

First pics of the brand new KISS costumes!! (Sept 7)

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Walmart KISS Korners (Sept 5)

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Wal-Mart Isn't Kutting Korners to Kapitalize on KISS

By Mike Duff

In its battle of the bands with Target, Wal-Mart is getting serious.

Or perhaps delirious, but, no matter what, its latest entertainment initiative looks to be fun and productive.

Wal-Mart revealed yesterday that it would be mounting what it refers to as KISS Korners in its electronics and Halloween aisles to support its exclusive distribution of the band�s new album Sonic Boom.

Among the featured items involved are Mr. Potato Head versions of all four band members in full makeup.

That's not all, of course, even if the Mr. Potato Heads are likely to be a couldn't-top-them-with-sour-cream marketing and sales success, particularly among hard-core KISS fans. The multifaceted KISS Korner merchandise initiative will be in place when Sonic Boom releases on Oct. 6 exclusively at Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and Walmart.com. The release certainly counts as a value proposition, given that the eleven-track CD is part of a three-disc set that also features a new generation KISS greatest hits CD and a live DVD shot in Argentina during the band's South American tour, all for $12 bucks. Clearly, Wal-Mart is making a pricing statement with its recent entertainment products, one that may pressure other retailers.

Kiss Korners will promote the album and provide fans with an additional opportunity to purchase value-priced merchandise ranging from $5 KISS t-shirts to $10 for the Mr. Potato Head "kollectables." While the electronics department displays may be more instrumental in driving music sales � the band's catalog of earlier recordings will be available, too, with CDs ranging in price from $5 to $9 - the Halloween department KISS Korners could clean up on a particular item, full makeup kits, including character-appropriate wigs, that allow consumers to take on the look of their favorite band member for just five bucks.

Wal-Mart will have a lot of help in promoting its KISS enterprise, as Gene Simmons, will put every effort into maximizing the financial opportunities that arise from the release of Sonic Boom. Besides a commitment to live performance support, he's already pitching Dr Pepper in a major ad campaign for the beverage�s new cherry flavor, one that will bring more attention to the band, the album and Wal-Mart. So expect a full-scale acoustic and commercial KISS assault, one that should make the retailer an even bigger presence on the entertainment and Halloween scenes than it has been. ?>

New KISS photo book on the way (August 31)

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Post subject: New Vintage Kiss Photos Book

Website Vintage Kiss Photos has published a collection of classic Kiss photographs as VINTAGE KISS PHOTOS: 1974-1981. The 9x12” 160 pages book includes 300 B&W and color photos. The book, "compiled by veteran KISS photo archivist Marc Scallatino, chronicles the early days of the Hottest Band in the Land. Culled from hundreds of rare, previously unseen images of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, and Eric Carr, this book takes the reader on a thrilling ride through a major chapter in KISS’ history[/i]."

The book is available from Vintage Kiss Photos for $39.95 +S&H.

Canada loves KISS (August 30)

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ARMY FLOCKS FOR TICKETS
August 29, 2009

By PATRICK MALONEY, SUN MEDIA

The KISS Army mobilized an especially dedicated battalion to downtown London Saturday morning.

Hundreds of fans lined up outside the John Labatt Centre - including some who stood in line for nearly 12 hours - to get tickets to the legendary rock group's long-awaited return to London next month.

Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. - and first in line was 44-year-old stock broker Cristina Parker, who arrived outside the JLC at 11:30 p.m. Friday.

"Well, it's KISS," she said, when asked what motivates that kind of commitment. "I've seen them 20 or 30 times.

"I've been part of the KISS army since I was 12 years old. (Singer/guitarist) Paul Stanley was my first crush - Starchild, I love him."

Though the skies threatened the kind of weather that would wash the facepaint right off their rock heroes, Parker was among about a half-dozen people who spent the night in line.

By the time the box office opened, there were nearly 100 fans waiting for tickets to what they figure is KISS's first London appearance in nearly 20 years.

April Tuffin, 45, and her 18-year-old son, David, arrived at about 1 a.m. She wanted to make sure they got good seats to her boy's first KISS experience.

For James Edwards, 49, it's easy to explain the dedication that brought him out in the dead of night, hours before tickets were available.

His first ever concert, he says, was in August 1977, when KISS played London Gardens with Cheap Trick as the opening act.

He's seen them several times since, but beyond the live show it's the respect the band shows its fans that keeps him coming back.

He was blown away, he says, when he met the band years ago and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley signed posters and a guitar for him.

"I said 'thanks for your time' and they said 'no, thank you for your years of support.' How many bands would say that?"

The Canadian tour that stops in London Sept. 29 did meet some controversy earlier this week when Oshawa, which won an online contest to get the band to play there, appeared to be left off the itinerary.

Simmons later said Oshawa was always in their plans and the band hoped to surprise the city with a late announcement. They are slated to play the Toronto suburb Oct. 7.
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KISS Alive 35 tour commerical (August 29)

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Preview of the Ace Frehley "Anamoly" packaging (August 27)

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KISS to rock Oshawa after all (August 26)

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"We are happy to announce that KISS is coming to Oshawa's GM Centre on October 7th. After the outpouring of emotion we saw today, there was no way we could follow our original plan and make you wait until a later tour leg. You'll now be getting a special record release show. Oshawa, we promise a good time. Stay tuned for details including ticket information. And, for the other cities, we have plans in the works for you, too."

The return of Vinnie Vincent (kinda) (August 25)

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FORMER KISS GUITARIST SUES BAND, A&E
This news comes from VH1 Radio's Dave Basner

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is mad at his former bandmates and the A&E TV network. According to TMZ.com, he’s suing them all for using his image without his permission. In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, Vinnie claims that his image was used without authorization on bassist Gene Simmons’ A&E show Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Vincent also alleges that Simmons defamed him on the A&E show Private Sessions. Vinnie is seeking unspecified damages. Vincent played with Kiss from 1982 to 1984

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In 2006, he lost a Supreme Court appeal in a dispute of royalties with Kiss.