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News Archive January 2010

Click to enlarge Bruce Kulick Interview
From: BraveWords.com

Bravewords.com's Mitch Lafon recently caught up with former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick to discuss his new album, BK3, and touch on Kulick's KISS career. Check it out below.

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Click to enlarge Todd Youth joining Ace's band for Australian Tour
From: Mick's Headbangers Ball

Guitarist Todd Youth (D-GENERATION, DANZIG, THE ROYAL HIGHNESS, MICHAEL MONROE) will join legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for his upcoming tour of Australia.

Comments Youth: "I can't even begin to say how excited I am to play with Ace!!"

"Like many guitarists my age, Ace is the reason I started playing guitar; he's my Chuck Berry, my Jimmy Page. Every note I play, it all comes back to Space Ace, and I think [Frehley's new album] 'Anomaly' is a smoking classic Ace record,so I'm planning on it being a blast!!"

The dates are as follows:

Feb. 01 - Perth, Australia - Metropolis Fremantle
Feb. 04 - Adelaide, Australia - HQ Complex
Feb. 05 - Melbourne, Australia - Palace Theater
Feb. 07 - Sydney, Australia - Enmore Theatre
Feb. 08 - Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Tivoli Theatre


Click to enlarge Nick Simmons To Perform 'Hand Of The King' at BK3 Release Party; Gene Simmons' Family Jewels To Film Event
From: Kulick.net

I would like to announce some exciting news regarding the BK3 release party at The Cat Club on February 1st. Nick Simmons will be performing "Hand Of The King" with me and my band. The band will include Brent Fitz on drums, Todd Kerns on guitar and vocals, and Adam Kury on bass and vocals.

The Gene Simmons' Family Jewels show will also be there to capture the evening's activities. The set list is not long, but looking to be very exciting in the song department. I hope to have a few other players sit in if things run smoothly enough.

Watch my site (http://www.kulick.net) for more info regarding the retail and online shops where you'll be able to get your copy of BK3 on its US release date of February 2nd. Thank you all again for your support!


Click to enlarge Ace Frehley Tickets On Sale For New York City 3/21/10
From: KISSasylum.com

JUST ANNOUNCED! Ace Frehley returns to New York City March 21, 2010 at the Nokia Theater in Times Square. Showtime is 8pm and doors open at 7pm.

More info at nokiatheatrenyc.com

 

 

 


Click to enlarge KISS Coffeehouse Wins Best Coffeehouse Award
From: WFBM News/KISSonline.com

The KISS Cofeehouse has been chosen as the best coffeehouse on the Grand Strand. The "Grand Strand" is over a 60 mile stretch of coast line, from the North Carolina border, all the way down to Georgetown, SC. This was the inaugural "Best of the Grand Strand" contest featuring more than 500 of the Grand Strand's best local businesses, in over 65 categories, and was voted on by the local viewing area's viewers! In all, over 11,000 votes were cast by viewers!

Coffee with attitude didn't exist in the marketplace until the KISS Coffeehouse exploded onto the scene in Myrtle Beach, SC. KISS Coffeehouse is a stimulating environment to drink a stimulating beverage.


Click to enlarge KISS Appearance On Wetten, Dass Confirmed
From: KISSonline.com

KISS will appear live on the German TV Show, 'Wetten, Dass...?' ('Wanna Bet?') on February 27.

'Wetten, dass..?' is the most successful television show in Europe! The entertainment show regularly draws over 50% of all German-speaking viewers.

KISS will perform on the show to promote the Sonic Boom album and their upcoming Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour.

 

 


Click to enlarge KISS Ring Opening Bell At NYSE
From: KISSonline.com/Fox Business

Check out this clip of KISS at the New York Stock Exchange today with the CEO of Dr. Pepper!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge One Live KISS At CIMM Fest 2010
From: PaulStanley.com

The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival 2010 Proudly presents Paul Stanley 'One Live KISS' on the big screen!

Hailed as an stunning classic by audiences & critics alike upon it's release in 2008 by Universal Pictures/Ume/New Door Records - 'One Live KISS' is a unique, personal, and intimate concert film featuring the legendary Paul Stanley of super group KISS & directed by acclaimed filmmaker Louis Antonelli is back as it was meant to be experienced - Larger than life on the big screen!! - in shattering multi-channel digital theater concert sound!!

One show only on Saturday, March 6th @ 3:00 pm (doors open @ 2:00 pm - arrive early * special audience prize giveaways planned!)

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Click to enlarge Bruce Kulick In Hollywood
From: Kulick.net

Bruce Kulick + Friends, live at the Cat Club February 1st, West Hollywood @ 7pm. Come celebrate the release of BK3! More news to come.

See you then!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Ace Frehley Behind The Player Commercial
From: AceFrehley.com

A brand new commercial is now available for the Behind the Player DVD.

Ace Frehley has released 'Behind the Player' a retrospective DVD chronicling his work as one of the world's most influential guitar players. The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th, through IMV, Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED.

The DVD features the iconic Spaceman talking about his life as a guitar player, including rare photos and video footage. Ace also gives in depth lessons for his KISS classics "Shock Me" and "Cold Gin." The DVD includes an all-star jam session of Ace playing with George Lynch, John 5, Matt Sorum, Chris Wyse and Tommy Clufetos. Frehley says, "I haven't done anything like this before, but liked what they were doing with the Behind The Player series. Jamming the tracks with the guys was a lot of fun."

Ace Frehley Behind The Player is available NOW at music retailers and for digital download everywhere. Or you can order from KISSmuseum.com today.


Click to enlarge BK3 Preview Trailer
From: Rocket Science Ventures

This video is a great look at the hard work Bruce put into this project (BK3), as well as a detailed overview of the exciting guests gracing the album.

BK3 will be released February 2nd on Rocket Science Ventures.

 

 


Click to enlarge Happy Birthday Paul!
From: KISSasylum.com

KISSasylum wishes Paul Stanley a happy birthday!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Ace Frehley Behind The Player DVD Now Available
From: KISSasylum.com

NEW RELEASE! Ace Frehley BEHIND THE PLAYER DVD is an interactive music video which includes in-depth guitar lessons for classic KISS songs, interviews, rare photos and footage as well as Ace jamming with John 5, Matt Sorum, George Lynch and others. This intimate behind-the- scenes look into the Spaceman's life is a must for any KISS fan! 124 minutes.

$14.95 at KISSmuseum.com

 


Click to enlarge KISS Adds Budapest, Hungary Show
From: KISSonline.com

KISS is excited to add a Budapest, Hungary show to their 2010 Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour! The Budapest show will take place on Friday, May 28 at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sport Arena.

A KISS Army ticket pre-sale will take place this Tuesday, January 19.

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Ace Behind The Player DVD Trailer
From: AceFrehley.com

Ace Frehley will release 'Behind the Player' a retrospective DVD chronicling his work as one of the world's most influential guitar players. The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th, through IMV, Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED.

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge KISS Attend Spirit Of Life Gala
From: KISSonline.com (photos by WireImage)

Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer attended the City of Hope 2009 Spirit of Life Gala benefit that raised $9 million dollars for the cancer research center.

AEG President and CEO Tim Leiweke received the City of Hope 2009 Spirit of Life Award at the event. A portion of the proceeds from a number of AEG tours, including KISS, are donated to the research and treatment center. KISS donated $300,000 from tickets sold on their KISS ALIVE 35 US tour.

More than 1,700 people attended the dinner including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Laker Magic Johnson and entertainment luminaries from the music and movie industries.

The Gala was part of the festivities surrounding lighting ceremonies for downtown Los Angeles' new 54-story JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Tower at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, California.

Pictured are Paul and wife Erin Sutton, and Gene and his long time girlfriend Shannon Tweed.


Click to enlarge Ace At Anahiem SX
From: Scott Davis (photo by Steve Emter)

I work for Bel-Ray Co., a lubricant company that makes motor oils for racing. We sponsor a race team, Butler Brothers Racing (BBMX), that is running in the 2010 AMA Monster Energy Supercross. The season always kicks off at Anaheim Stadium, in Anaheim, CA (where KISS rocked it back in 1976!) This year, the season kicked off on January 9th, 2010 with a record attendance of over 40,000 fans.

This is the third year that Bel-Ray has worked with BBMX as they are aboard their new fuel-injected Suzuki RMZ 250's and 450's. Although we didn't do too well, it was a great surprise to see the orginal Spaceman himself, Ace Frehely come out and play the national anthem with smoking guitar and all!!! The crowd went wild and everyone noted it was a great kick-off to the season.

Race Report: http://www.racerxonline.com/article/anaheim-race-report,-presented-by-thor-mx.aspx


Click to enlarge BK3 February 2nd - Hand Of The King Available Now
From: Rocket Science Ventures

Bruce Kulick's debut single from his forthcoming album, BK3 on January 12th. The single "Hand Of The King" featuring Nick Simmons (son of KISS bassist Gene Simmons) is available as a digital only release available at all online music stores, including iTunes. Nick was seen in Season 4 of Gene Simmons' Family Jewels in the studio with Gene performing for the BK3 CD.

"Although 'Hand Of The King' marks Nick's debut as a recording artist, he was a natural behind the microphone," says Kulick. "His lyrics are based on his passion for the dark imagery of the graphic novel world. The combination of vivid lyrics and brooding guitar riffs, against Nick's powerful vocal performance, absolutely resulted in one of my favorite tracks on BK3."

Bruce Kulick's third solo album, BK3 will be released on February 2nd via Twenty 4 Records / Rocket Science Ventures. Produced by Jeremy Rubulino, BK3 features a jaw dropping guest roster that also includes Gene Simmons, Knack frontman Doug Fieger, John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, Kulick's own Union) Toto axe authoritarian Steve Lukather, KISS drummer Eric Singer, and more.


Click to enlarge Gene, Eric and Tommy At Namm Saturday
From: KISSonline.com

Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer will each make appearances at the 2010 NAMM show in Anaheim on Saturday, January, 17.

Gene Simmons will be at the CORT USA/Westheimer booth #4458 at noon. Gene will take photos but will not be signing autographs.

Tommy Thayer will be at the Hughes & Kettner booth #6555 for an exclusive poster signing session at 2pm.

Eric Singer will be signing autographs at the Zildjian Cymbals booth at 2 PM.

Attendance at the NAMM trade show is restricted to companies who make, buy, and/or sell musical instruments and products.


Click to enlarge Bruce Kulick - Hand Of The King
From: RocketScience

Get a taste of what's to come: Hear Bruce Kulick's first single, "Hand Of The King" (click the photo for a stream), featuring Nick Simmons. The single is available on iTunes and the album, BK3, will be released February 2nd.

For more information visit www.kulick.net

 

 


Click to enlarge Sonic Booms And Busts: Paul And Gene On KISS Albums
From: Sun UK

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.

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Click to enlarge 5 Year Old Drums For Modern Day Delilah
From: YouTube.com

5-year-old Logan (Robot) dressed as the Catman plays the most amazing drumming to the new KISS classic Modern Day Delilah. And he does not miss a beat! A must-see video!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Hand Of The King
From: Kulick.net

I am very excited to let you know that my 1st single from BK3, "Hand Of The King" (w/Nick Simmons), is available Today, Tuesday January 12th at the following online digital retailers: iTunes, Amazon, Amie Street, Emusic, Lala, Napster, Rhapsody, Shockhound, Thinkindie, Walmart.com and Zune! And don't forget, you can pre-order the full BK3 CD on Amazon ( http://bit.ly/5G3IrR ) too! More big news soon!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Paul Adds Florida Art Shows
From: PaulStanley.com

Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in March.

Friday - March 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wentworth Gallery - Town Center Mall
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL

For additional details or to RSVP - please call 561-338-0804 or 800-732-6140

Saturday - March 20, 2010 - Noon - 2:00 PM

Wentworth Gallery - Las Olas
819 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

For additional details or to RSVP - please call 954-468-0685 or 800-732-6140


Click to enlarge Ace Frehley To Perform National Anthem At AMA World Championship Saturday
From: BraveWords.com

Former KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY will be performing the national anthem at the 2010 Monster Energy AMA World Championship. The live season opener will take place from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA on Saturday January 9th, and will be televised at 10 PM (EST) on the SPEED channel.

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Tommy To Play In Bob Hope Classic
From: TommyThayer.com

KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will play golf in the celebrity field of the PGA Tour's Bob Hope Classic on January 20th through 23rd in La Quinta, California. Other celebrities appearing this year's tournament are Robbie Krieger of The Doors, Alice Cooper, Dr. Phil McGraw, actors Kurt Russell, Anthony Anderson, Kevin Nealon and Chris O'Donnell, as well as professional athletes Emmet Smith, Greg Maddux and Bo Jackson.

For more info go to www.bobhopeclassic.com


Click to enlarge Bruck Kulick At KISS Coffeehouse
From: KISSonline.com

Bruce Kulick will host a release party for his long-awaited third solo effort, BK3, at the KISS Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, February 6th, 2010. The festivities are set to begin at 2:00 PM and everyone is invited to join in the celebration.

"My fans have been waiting a long time to hear BK3," says Kulick, "so I wanted to hold an event that was open to all. The KISS Coffeehouse is a very cool place and I'm very excited to be able to meet my fans, and celebrate the release of BK3 with them."

Special VIP packages are available via Bruce's website, kulick.net/bk3releaseparty, and include a personal meet & greet with Bruce, an autographed copy of BK3, a BK3 poster, an exclusive early admission VIP laminate, and a BK3 guitar pick.

BK3 will be released on February 2nd on Twenty 4 Records/Rocket Science Ventures. The album, Kulick's first since 2003, features 11 tracks and special guests, including Gene Simmons, Nick Simmons (who sings lead vocals on the album's first single "Hand of the King") and Eric Singer.

The KISS Coffeehouse is located at Broadway At The Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC.


Click to enlarge An Evening With Paul Stanley
From: Wentworth Gallery

Wentworth Gallery cordially invites you and a Guest to enjoy an incredible evening with Artist, Rock Icon and Legendary KISS Frontman - PAUL STANLEY.

This event is limited to the first 20 guests that RSVP and meet the minimum purchase requirements.

Please call 800-732-6140 for additional details

 

 


Click to enlarge On The Town With KISS
From: KISSonline.com

Here's a clip of KISS's appearance on ABC's Nightline last night!

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge KISS On Nightline Tonight
From: KISSonline.com/Nightline

KISS will be featured on this evening's ABC News program NIGHTLINE. The award-winning news program goes on-tour with the iconic rock band and offers viewers a sneak-peak in to the musical and marketing genius that is KISS.

NIGHTLINE airs nationally on ABC at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT.

 

 


Click to enlarge Dr. Pepper Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Year, Tackles First-Ever Super Bowl Ad
From: PR Presswire

Latest installment of popular 'Trust Me, I'm a Dr' campaign features return of Gene Simmons with the entire KISS lineup.

Dr Pepper, the oldest major soft drink in the U.S., is teaming up with legendary rockers KISS as a first-time advertiser during Super Bowl XLIV. The ad will air in the second quarter of the big game and feature Gene Simmons returning as "Dr. Love" in the next evolution of the brand's "Trust Me, I'm a Dr" campaign. Paul Stanley and the entire KISS lineup will join Simmons to describe Dr Pepper Cherry's uniquely smooth taste - achieved with a "KISS" of cherry flavor.

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Click to enlarge Bruce Kulick Hand Of The King Coming 1/12
From: Rocket Science Ventures

On January 12th, Legendary KISS axeman Bruce Kulick will release Hand of the King, the first single from his 3rd solo LP, BK3, due on February 2nd. The album features appearances by some of Bruce's closest friends, including: KISS icon Gene Simmons and up-and-coming son Nick, longtime friend John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, Kulick's own Union), Knack frontman Doug Fieger, Toto guitarist 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 2nd on Rocket Science Ventures: http://www.kulick.net


Click to enlarge Gene Simmons Lost Interview
From: MrMedia.com

I met Gene Simmons once.

His band, KISS, was touring without the makeup for the first time and we were backstage before a show at the Lakeland Civic Center. Simmons was an imposing figure, even making casual conversation, but we didn't talk long.

Pretty soon, the late concert promoter John Stoll of Fantasma Productions walked up to Simmons. Each of his arms was around the waist of a beautiful, glammed out young lady whom he introduced to Simmons.

The chit-chat was officially over.

"Sorry, Bob. Gotta go," Simmons said, trading places with Stoll between the girls. "Maybe we can talk later."

Never happened.

Anyway, this telephone interview with Simmons from January 7, 1985, is one of my all-time favorites. This captures a moment in time when Simmons was funny, direct and fascinating, talking about KISS, of course, but also making a movie with Michael Crichton, Tom Selleck and Kirstie Allie called Runaway, and why he's not likely to be marriage material. I hope you'll enjoy this Mr. Media "Lost Tape."

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Click to enlarge Two Gene TV Appearances This Week
From: KISSasylum.com

Gene will be appearing on two shows this week. First, on Tuesday (January 5th), Gene will be on "William Shatner's Raw Nerve" on Bio. Then on Wednesday, Gene will be posing as a store employee on the CBS prank show "I Get That A Lot." You can check out a preview clip here. Check your local listings for times in your area.

 

 

 

 


Click to enlarge Bruce Kulick Interview
From: BackstageAxxess.com

Former KISS and current Grand Funk Railroad guitarist Bruce Kulick was recently interviewed by BackstageAxxess.com in the four clips below.

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Click to enlarge Happy New Year From KISS
From: KISSonline.com

Have a safe and joyous New Year! Make it your resolution to live your life to the fullest and help others to be able to do the same.

Paul, Eric, Tommy & Gene

 

 

 


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