January 31
Peter Criss Leaves KISS, Eric Singer Steps In
From: Launch.com via Sean Cowie
(1/31/01, 5 p.m. ET) - "The Cat" is out of the bag: Peter Criss, a founding member of Kiss, has left the group in advance of its farewell trek to Japan and Australia. The drummer and singer is being replaced for the remaining dates by Eric Singer, who was the last drummer before the 1995 reunion for the band's MTV Unplugged and the 1996 reunion tour. In a statement, the remaining trio said, "Eric has been a member of our family, and his drumming and singing have been the cornerstone of past Kiss tours. We are stoked that we can bring our ultimate spectacle to Kiss fans worldwide." Criss's final Kiss show was October 7 at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, South Carolina. Reports that Singer will have his own makeup and costume could not be confirmed. Kiss will play five shows in Japan beginning March 13, before heading to Australia for seven dates that wrap up at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast on April 13. A Kiss spokesperson had no further information, but Criss's departure reportedly stems from a falling out with frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley over financial issues. Ted Nugent, who opened for Kiss throughout North America on the farewell tour, is not surprised the parties have gone their separate ways. "I saw the offers from Japan, Australia, Europe, South America. We're talking another hundred-million dollars for these guys, but quite honestly, Ace and Peter absolutely refused," Nugent told LAUNCH with a laugh, "which is mind-boggling to me. It's like, where else are they gonna make 200,000 bucks a week--apiece? The answer is nowhere." A spokesperson for Ace Frehley denied that the lead guitarist was leaving the group. [Post Your Comments]
It's Official - Eric Singer Rejoins KISS!
From: KNAC.com
The KISS Saga Continues: Peter Criss Is Out And Eric Singer Is Back. Well, we confirmed the rumor here first and now it's official: Peter Criss has left KISS and former KISS drummer Eric Singer is back in the fold. KISS online posted this news item today:
"Eric Singer, the last drummer in KISS, has rejoined the band to complete the Farewell World Tour, their celebration of the band's 30-year history. In a joint statement, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley said, "Eric has been a member of our family, and his drumming and singing have been the cornerstone of past KISS tours. We are stoked that we can bring our ultimate spectacle to KISS fans worldwide."
This raises an interesting question: Will Singer wear the cat make-up Criss has made famous, since this is a make-up tour, or will he come up with some new look? Singer played in KISS from 1991 to 1996, making his debut on the Revenge album, after stints with Black Sabbath, Badlands and a slew of sessions work. He recently played drums on the Alice Cooper Brutal Planet tour. There has been no statement from Criss as to why he left the group. [Post Your Comments]
January 29
KISS Album Focus: "LICK IT UP"
From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
Find out the logic behind the releases, what was going on in the band during the recording of albums, what the band was up to in the period leading up to studio time, and lots more information which should be of interest to the diehard fan! Some of the album focus' will use reference material never before available, plus some of the best interviews with the band already available. We are going for accuracy in our attempt to provide a completely clear picture of the status of the band for each release. The "KISS Album Focus" will be your definitive look back on KISS and their albums. Sit back and enjoy your KISStory lesson with KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"Creatures Of The Night did not return the band to the Platinum selling status they required. Nor was Ace Frehley going to return to the band. While sales of Creatures were at least better than the disastrous "Elder", it would still take that poor album over 10 years to attain Gold certification. Yet, as had been the case with Bob Kulick as the stand-in guitarist, once Ace Frehley was officially out of the picture he was allowed to play on KISS albums with his natural style. That same limitation affected Vinnie and the other session players on Creatures Of The Night, leaving the album sounding at least somewhat similar to what an album with Ace Frehley could have sounded like..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]
Bruce Kulick And GFR On Rockline 1/31/01
From: Kulick.net
Bruce Kulick along with Grand Funk Railroad members Don, Mel, Max, and Tim will be appearing on Bob Coburn's syndicated radio show "Rockline" on January 31 at 11:30 PM Eastern time. They will be interviewed, play a couple of songs, and take calls from fans. Rockline goes live at 8:30 PM PST/11:30 PM ET every Wednesday. The toll free number for people to call in is 1 800 344 ROCK (7625). The show is heard on nearly 100 stations across the country. Or, people can tune in via the web. For a list of stations where one can listen to Rockline on the web click to http://www.grandfunkrailroad.com/latestnews.htm [Post Your Comments]
KISS Live September 26, 2000 - Trenton, New Jersey
From: Jennifer
Kiss in Trenton?! Being a lifelong New Jersey resident, I was intrigued when I first heard the band would be playing in my home state's capital because I didn't even know a suitable venue existed there! In philosphic Kiss terms (!), Trenton would never be confused with Detroit if you know what I mean. Anyway, this newly discovered local mystery and the opportunity to see one of my favorite bands one last (?) time compelled me to buy tickets. My fiance brought along her camera and her talent to the show and from our vantage point, she was able to capture some great photos (both color and black and white) showing that tertiary market or not, Kiss still put on one hell of a show! [View The Photos] [Post Your Comments]KISS Star Takes On "The Will"
From: Inside.com
Is Gene Simmons looking for a little redemption in his latest career move? The former cake-makeup-clad frontman for KISS, along with producer Scott Standorf, has optioned the film rights to The Will (Scribner), by Reed Arvin. In a traditional Hollywood-style pitch, The Will would no doubt be summed up as Grisham with religion. Arvin's novel, his second, has all the makings of a Grisham-style thriller -- the ambitious young lawyer, his mysterious past, the beautiful girlfriend he's in danger of losing -- but with a distinctly Christian bent. Arvin, like Simmons, is a refugee from the music world. But where Simmons is best known for being the face/tongue of '70s rockers KISS, Arvin is a well-known name in the Christian music industry. He spent time as a member of Amy Grant's band and has also been on the scene as a record producer. The high six-figure deal was handled by Jane Dystel and Steve Fisher. [Post Your Comments]
January 26
The 7th Annual Atlanta KISS Expo
From: Phil Elliott
Kreatures of the South International presents The Biggest Atlanta KISS Expo ever! The 7th Annual Atlanta KISS Expo Sunday, February 18, 2001 The Atlanta Hilton Northeast 11am-9pm. This years Very Special Guests will include: Former KISS Lead Guitarist-"The Animalize Man" Mark St. John, Former KISS Lead Guitarist -Bruce Kulick, WCW Wrestler-Dale "The Demon" Torborg, Live Performance by: Baltimore Maryland's "Ultimate" KISS Tribute Band- "Love Gun" Live Acoustic Performance by: Ralph "The Prophecy" Carl & The Best KISS Dealers from around the world! Fans and Dealers alike say that Atlanta is The Best KISS Expo around, so if you've only heard about the show, why not come in 2001, and let us give you The Biggest Bang for your KISS Dollar! Souvenir tickets will be $10. (in advance), and $12. (day of show). Children under 10 FREE with paying adult. Advance souvenir tickets are available now! Charge by phone tickets @ 770-753-9630, or send a self addressed stamped envelope (.34) to: Atlanta KISS Expo Tickets 5595 Ashewoode Downs Drive Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-4396 The Hilton Atlanta Northeast will have limited numbers of discounted rooms set aside for us, so call 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the "Discounted KISS Convention" rate of $79. a room (Double or King). For Dealer info send a request to Phil Elliott at the above mentioned address, or call/fax: 770-753-9630, or e-mail me @ KREATURESS@aol.com. See you at the show! [Post Your Comments]
January 25
KISS Live September 27, 2000 - State College, PennsylvaniaFrom: John A. Kuzmiak
Here are photos that I personally took of KISS at their September 27, 2000 Farewell Tour concert at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania. Fans interested in contacting me about these photos may email me at Kj60716@aol.com. [View The Photos] [Post Your Comments]
Photos Wanted for Billboard Books' Forthcoming KISS Book
From: Jeff
Attention all KISS fans! The opportunity to contribute your KISS photos to a landmark book is at hand. If you are sick of inaccurate facts and the same old rehashed KISS stories andpublicity photos, read on! In the near future, Billboard Books will publish anexhaustively researched KISS book. No book of this kind has ever been asthorough or richly detailed. We believeevery KISS fan, past and present, will have to own a copy. That's where you come in. Billboard Books wants to see your concert-related KISS pictures from all erasand all tours. Onstage, offstage, backstage, etc. (KISS only though, no solotours please.) Wanted:
The more unusual the picture, the better, for example: Pictures of KISS before they were famous; 1970s-era photos of KISS without makeup; KISS throwing pies at Rush onstage; Gene setting his hair on fire; A bandmember wearing an unusual variation of a costume; Mark St. John performing live during one of his threeconcerts with KISS. All submissions will be seriously considered. All photos submitted become property of Billboard Books and CTH, Inc., and they cannot be returned. If yourpicture is used in the book, you will be credited in the book and sent a freecopy. If you no longer have your negatives, high resolution (600dpi or higher) scansare welcome as well. Please submit all prints to: CTH, Inc., 10443 N. May Ave, Suite 827, Oklahoma City, OK 73120. All scans may be emailed to: radagast5@aol.com. Submission deadline is Friday, March 2, 2001. Please include your name, contact informationand the date/place of the picture on the back of each individual photo. [Post Your Comments]
January 24
Ace Frehley Real Audio Interview Part II
From: EddieTrunk.com
The Second part of the huge interview done by Eddie Trunk with Ace Frehley is now posted on www.eddietrunk.com Nearly an hour of additional Ace audio, with him acting even more, um, unique as the second hour progresses. [Post Your Comments]
2nd Sydney Show Added
From: Mark Bridge/Radioactive
Thanks to International Touring for this info - A second Sydney show has just been announced for KISS, for the 8th April. The onsale date is 5th February. Check out the promoters site at http://www.internationaltouring.com/. Also Alice Cooper is going to play Carrara, Gold Coast the day after KISS (April 14th). This is going to be the ultimate Easter Weekend Downunder. Click over to the KISS ASYLUM Tour Dates page for the full tour date listings. [Post Your Comments]
January 23
Funny KISS Related Flash Movie - "Dangers Of Air Guitar"
From: Shane Rembe
I found a Flash animation [You must have the FLASH plug-in to view] that is pretty funny in which KISS fans might get a laugh out of. The cartoon deals with the dangers of Air Guitar. The guy in it plays to "Rock And Roll All Nite." Not totally KISS, but I'm sure it'll bring a smile to everyone face. Click the link to watch the movie: http://www.scuffmark.com/cartoons/airguitar.html [Post Your Comments]
January 22
KISS Album Focus: "Cover Histories & The "Fake Demos"
From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
Find out the logic behind the releases, what was going on in the band during the recording of albums, what the band was up to in the period leading up to studio time, and lots more information which should be of interest to the diehard fan! Some of the album focus' will use reference material never before available, plus some of the best interviews with the band already available. We are going for accuracy in our attempt to provide a completely clear picture of the status of the band for each release. The "KISS Album Focus" will be your definitive look back on KISS and their albums. Sit back and enjoy your KISStory lesson with KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"There's a lot to be said of both the songs that KISS have covered and the songs (usually 'Demos') that have been attributed to KISS or KISS related members that justify this slightly unconnected discourse. Here you'll also be able to hear much of the material discussed and find out about the original sources of some of the cover material found on KISS and related albums. This is very much a starting point that I hope to expand...." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]
Gene Simmons to Appear on "Turn Ben Stein On"
From: Comedy Central
Gene Simmons talks about going from a penniless immigrant to a fire-spewing rock `n` roll overlord. Episode 304 is supposed to air on April 19, 2001. [Post Your Comments]
KISS Thief
From: Gary Garbett
I've been a longtime fan for 26 years and always commented on the loyalty of the KISS Army and today, ask for a little help. Over the weekend, I was shocked to have I a prized piece from my collecton stolen from my jeep, my hand painted tire cover. This is a one of a kind piece hand painted with white on a black cover. If anyone has any information on the person that has this or happens to see it anytime, please take the license number and any other information and contact me. I live in Virginia and can be reached at (804)353-0168 or via email at kizntime@ix.netcom.com. Any help to recover this would greatly be appreciated. [Post Your Comments]
January 20
Paul Stanley Birthday
From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM along with the entire online KISS community would like to wish Paul a very happy birthday today, January 20th. KISS ASYLUM viewers are encouraged to post their birthday comments to Paul on our KISS Army Online Bulletin Board. [Post Your Comments]
Karl Cochran's Voodooland Tour Dates
From: Karl Cochran
Voodooland is playing with Gilby Clark at the Stone Pony Sunday Febuary 4th. The phone number for ticket info is 732- 502-0600. Voodooland is also headling the Birchhill on Saturday Febuary 24th. For Birchhill ticket info call 732-536-0650. If anyone needs more information they can contact me at Karl@KarlCochran.com. [Post Your Comments]
January 19
KISS Guitar Tabs - "THE ELDER"
From: KISS ASYLUM
Emil Ortenmark has graciously provided KISS ASYLUM with a great resource for those KISS fans that can wield an ax! Included on the page already are the guitar and bass tabs to already *over half of the KISS catalog* which includes the complete "Rock & Roll Over", "Psycho Circus", "Carnival of Souls" "Unmasked", "Lick It Up","Destroyer", Side 4 of "ALIVE II" * "Killers" (new material) and "Smashes Thrashes & Hits" (new material)., "Crazy Nights", "Dynasty", "Paul Stanley" Solo Album, "Ace Frehley Solo Album, "Revenge", "Dressed To Kill", "Creatures of the Night" , "Asylum", "Love Gun" and "KISS" albums, as well as "Nothing Can Keep Me From You" from the Detroit Rock City soundtrack. We know there are other songs you may be interested in getting a breakdown on so you can drive your neighbors crazy! What songs would you like to see tabulated? Fill out the form on the KISS Guitar Tabs page with your requests and we'll do what we can to get the tabs for your playing pleasure! [View The Guitar Tabs...] [Post Your Comments]
NEW KISS ASYLUM Links Database
From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM is proud to offer a brand new KISS Links section! Since 1995 KISS ASYLUM has been the online home for KISS fans everywhere and has been providing to the online KISS Army an exhuastive list of the very best KISS website links on the net. Now as we enter 2001 KISS ASYLUM aims to up the ante by providing an even more comprehensive and user friendly links section for the online viewers!! KISS ASYLUM is pleased to team up with its sister site, BandAsylum.com - The Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal Music Directory & Community, to provide a brand new KISS links section that will offer many new user friendly features! Here is a list of the new features:
Click over to the KISS ASYLUM KISS Links page for more details! [Post Your Comments]
KISS ASYLUM Promo Banner
From: KISS ASYLUM
Show your support for KISS ASYLUM! With the help of KISS Eye Kandy's Patrick Vick, KISS ASYLUM now offers a brand new KISS ASYLUM promotional banner for KISS Fans to use on their website to show your support of KISS ASYLUM! This new banner is a FLASH banner which requires the user to take the "source code for the banner" and place the HTML source code on your website. [CLICK HERE to get the source code for the banner]. If you have problems taking the source code of the banner to use for your website email us for help, deuce@kissasylum.com.
Click over to the KISS ASYLUM KISS Links page for more details! [Post Your Comments]
New England KISS & Rock N Roll Expo 2001
From: LouKiss98@aol.com
We are proud to announce that the New England Kiss Expo will be held on Sunday March 25 2001 at the Venus De Milo in Swansea MA ( 15 minutes from Providence RI ) This years special guests include Bruce Kulick ( Kiss guitarist 1985 - 1995) Bill Aucoin ( original Kiss manager 1973-1981 ) and Michael Bruce ( original Alice Cooper guitarist). The Demon from WCW will be appearing at the Expo. We are also currently working on several other special guests, please check the website for the most current info! New England KISS Expo 2001. There will also be 2 live tribute bands. We are currently working on a Kiss tribute Band and Looks That Kill ( Motley Crue tribute) will also perform. Tickets are $12 advance and $15 at the door. We are also offering the VIP laminates again this year for $20. These allow you to get in first and first in line for autographs. Only 100 will be sold and are available in advance only! The Quality Inn ( 2 minutes from the venue) will be offering discounted room rates again this year. Please view the New England KISS Expo 2001 web site for all the info on ordering tickets, reserving hotel rooms and the latest info! [Post Your Comments]
January 18
Clownwhite News
From: Deno
OK, KISS fans! We want to hear what you've got to say about KISS or anything KISS related. Why not put pen to paper and write about absolutely 'anything' you want. E-mail your stories (upto 2,000 words) to deno@dct-designs.co.uk and we'll publish the best in issue 6 of the magazine (both fiction or non-fiction). Bottom line? Be different - shock me - shock the readers - go out on a limb and make sure we have no choice but to print your story - you'll be the one taking FULL credit for it. Don't worry about the artwork (unless you've got any pictures you want to go with it) - we have some of the very best designs and layouts to make this next issue something rather special! And adding extra pages means we've also more space. The magazine will be out late March/early April and we want to make this our finest issue EVER! So get your thinking caps on - get your spell checkers ready - and let the KISS ARMY know what you think!!! [Post Your Comments]
Music Marketplace
From: Band Asylum Network
KISS ASYLUM wants to remind KISS fans about one of our new bulletin board forums at the Rock & Roll Bulletin Board called "Music Marketplace." The Music Marketplace will be a one stop place for music fans to buy, sell, trade music memoribilia and merchandise. Fans can post up their want lists or catalogs and receive immidiate feedback. The Rock & Roll Bulletin Board is a community of music fans and is currently the home to numerous music forums including the official KISS ASYLUM KISS bulletin board, the official UNION board, the official Bruce Kulick board, the official Eric Singer board, the official Tod Howarth board, in addition to The Metal Zone and General Discussion board. You can visit the Rock & Roll Bulletin Board and The Music Marketplace at http://bbs.bandasylum.com/ [Post Your Comments]
January 17
KISS' Gene Simmons To Host Court TV Documentary
From: CDnow.com
KISS' Gene Simmons will be the host of a one-hour documentary for Court TV that focuses on how crime has influenced the direction and attitude of popular music over the years. The program, titled "The Secret History of Rock 'N' Roll," will premiere on the cable channel on June 11 at 11 p.m., and will include background on such music casualties as Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. The show's producers promise 60 minutes of new interviews, rare photos, and exclusive archival footage. [Post Your Comments]
KISS Bassist To Talk About Industry
From: Apwire via Adam Nierenberg
Pasadena, Calif. (AP) - He used to rock and roll all night and party every day. Now, Gene Simmons is going on television to talk about the ugly side of the music industry. The former KISS bassist will host a one-hour documentary, "The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll," on Court TV. The program is scheduled to air on June 11. Simmons, 51, said most programs about rock are fluff, and the things he's seen behind the scenes would horrify people. "There are unscrupulous types who affect the music business and affect how and where you hear music and it's important to shed light on that because, just like at home, you shine a flashlight, the cockroaches go scurrying," he said recently. "It's a very, very shady business and you have to have a strong backbone to survive and to come out clean. Along the way, this special will talk a little more about that." [Post Your Comments]
Indianapolis KISS Fest 2001 - Feb 17
From: Steve Stierwalt
Special guests include: Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer and WCW's The Demon Dale Torborg. There will be Q&A's, autograph and photo sessions with all three. Bruce will be world premiering tracks from his brand new Solo CD and will also be doing a mini guitar clinic performing songs from the CD as well as tracks from KISS and his new band Grand Funk Railroad. KISS Freak's Steve Stierwalt will be putting his Peter Criss Gong (fresh from the KISS Auction) on display. Steve will also be hosting a Q&A with KISS ARMY Founder Bill Starkey! There will be all kinds of KISS merchandise and collectibles on sale as well as exclusive autograped items. The KISS Fest will be held at Sheraton's Four Points, 7701 East 42nd St (Pendleton Pike), Indianapolis, IN 46250. Call the hotel and ask for KISS rate - $69 per room. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door. Available at Ticketmaster starting on Monday. Visit your local ticketmaster location or order over the phone (317) 239-5151. Save the service charge and order online at www.kissshop.com beginning Saturday. [Post Your Comments]
7th Annual Atlanta KISS Expo Update
From: Phil Elliott
Attention! Calling all KISS fans! Kreatures of the South International is proud to announce the Biggest KISS Expo ever! The 7th Annual Atlanta KISS Expo will be held Sunday, February 18, 2001 at The Atlanta Hilton Northeast. The extended hours of the show will be 11am-9pm. This years Very Special Guests will include: Former KISS Lead Guitarist-"The Animalize Man" himself Mark St. John, ***(JUST ADDED) FORMER KISS LEAD GUITARIST-BRUCE KULICK, Former Ted Nugent Vocalist/Guitarist-"Mr. Stranglehold" Derek St. Holmes, Baltimore, Maryland's "Ultimate" KISS Tribute Band-Love Gun, and The Best KISS Dealers from around the world! Stay tuned for more announcements! Fans and Dealers alike say that Atlanta is The Best KISS Expo around, so if you've only heard about the show, why not come in 2001, and let us give you The Biggest Bang for your KISS Dollar! Soveignier tickets will be $10. (in advance), and $12. (day of show). Advance soveignier tickets are available now! Charge by phone tickets @ 770-753-9630, or send a self addressed stamped envelope (.34) to: Atlanta KISS Expo Tickets, 5595 Ashewoode Downs Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-4396. The Hilton Atlanta Northeast will have limited numbers of discounted rooms set aside for us, so call 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the "Discounted Atlanta KISS Expo" rate of $79. a room (Double or King). For Dealer info send a request to Phil Elliott at the above mentioned address, or call/fax: 770-753-9630, or e-mail me @ KREATURESS@aol.com. See you at the show! [Post Your Comments]
January 16
Air Date For Gene on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
From: Rock on TV
According to RockOnTV, Gene Simmons' appearance on the "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" show is scheduled for February 11th at 9 pm eastern time with an additional airing on Valentine's Day at 8pm easten. Backstreet Boys Nick Carter and Howie Dorough, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, chart-topper Sisqo, Emily Robison of the Dixie Chicks and Sugar Ray rocker Mark McGrath are also scheduled to appear. It is important to note that not every contestant will make it to the "hot seat", but all of the participants are guaranteed to receive at least $32,000 for the charity of their choice. [Post Your Comments]
January 15
Ace Frehley Real Audio Interview & Photos
From: EddieTrunk.com
Ace Frehley was live in the studio with Eddie Trunk on December 23, 2000 for the Merry Kissmas spectacular, and now audio from that night is up and running at EddieTrunk.com! In addition, there are pictures from that night of Ace up in the pictures section. [Post Your Comments]
KISS Kollector Update
From: Joop
Although it has been quiet on KISS Kollector Online (due to our webmaster's busy schedule), work on the fanclub and its glossy magazine continues as per usual. The new issue of KISS Kollector magazine is scheduled for late February, and the good news is that from now on the 40 page mag includes 16 full color pages instead of 'only' 8. This Tuesday, January 16, Joop who runs KISS Kollector Fanclub will be on nationwide radio in Holland to talk about KISS. It'll be on radio 5 in the VPRO program "Muziek Met Een Verhaal" (Music With A Story), which starts at 13.45 hours. Last month he was also on radio 5, as guest on a Grateful Dead special in a program called "Ongehoord" talking about (KISS) fans and merchandise in the music industry. [Post Your Comments]
Dutch KISS Cover Band Sweet Pain on TV
From: SweetPain
SweetPain's Michel Van Tongeren and Michel Zwartjes will be on TV sometime in February on a Dutch TV-show called :"De TV Kapper." The show is basically about a person sitting in a hairdresserschair and telling their story. In the case of SweetPain, it will probally be based on the stolen band instruments last December. In the meantime they will cut and wash the bandmembers hair!!(whoooops were does my hair go??!!) The show will be recorded Feb.1st. We will let you know when it will be broadcasted. visit the band at http://www.sweetpainonline.com [Post Your Comments]
January 11
A Message From Bruce Kulick
From: Kulick.net
Hello everyone. I hope you all had a great holiday season! I saw lots of friends, ate too much, and got a chance to relax which is rare for me. Spent New Years with friends at Eric Singer's gig with Glamnation. A good time was had by all. Now on to what is new for me.... I am finally mixing AUDIODOG the solo disc that I so urgently wanted to finish last year. So far I am really pleased and by the upcoming NAMM show, it will be all mixed! I am planning to release a Limited Edition 4 song EP first, as I need to figure out who will release the full length disc. There will be a song on the EP that will of course NOT be on the full length, as you will want to have both right??? (Sorry, it makes sense to make them different and then you will have the bonus track from the EP). Not sure which songs will be on which one, but I am so happy to hear my music cranked in the studio. I will have the EP ready for my first event this year, Feb 17th in Indianapolis. The info on this will be coming soon. I will also appear at the New England KISS Expo on March 25th and I will have it there as well. I should be offering the EP on my site, Kulick.net and KISSshop.com as well. As for Grand Funk, we are of course booked on February 2-3 in Traverse City, MI. This is where we have rehearsed and the people who run the casino are so amazing to us. ( And a few of the tribal council, LOVE KISS!!!). We have a date in Florida on the 10 of March, which is in Hallendale. (Close to Ft Lauderdale). There are other dates coming in April, May etc, and of course the summer will be the busiest time for the band. I will make sure to update Kulick.net with info and you can always go to www.grandfunkrailroad.com for info as well. Click over to Kulick.net to read Bruce's full report! [Post Your Comments]
KISS Strike
From: Nicola Ciccarone
Strike 47 has just been printed and the copies to the members and distribution are being shipped these days. Also this time strike will be available at the newsagents around europe and the U.S. fans can get their copy through www.kissmuseum.com or www.kissshop.com. This issue is mostly about the farewell tour and includes several concerts reviews, plus tons of news etc. To have more info on this and the past issues and also to check our merchandise catalogue online please visit our site http://www.nicostrike.com. Strike is printed on glossy paper, it's a 64 page magazine 16 of which are in full color with a great layout. It's printed in english, but you can also ask for the translations in 4 more languages. For more info feel free to e-mail me at nicostrike@hotmail.com [Post Your Comments]January 10
Gene Simmons To Participate On Celebrity "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire"
From: Metal Edge Online
Gene Simmons is a millionaire many times over, but that won't stop him from trying to win another million on a new celebrity installment of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", slated to tape in New York on February 1. These celeb games are played for charity, but the organization that stands to benefit from Simmons' brain power has yet to be announced. Meanwhile, there has been a revision in KISS' Japanese tour. See concert listings for details. [Post Your Comments]
KISS Fan Checks
From: FanChecks.com
Fan Checks offers personalized checks, return address labels and checkbook covers featuring images of your favorite celebrities and organizations. You can order these new checks at any time. You do not have to wait until your current supply runs out! Click over to FanChecks.com and order KISS Fan personal checks in addition to address labels and checkbook covers. [Post Your Comments]January 9
ON SALE NOW! KAOL 3 - The Spirit of '78
From: Kathy Labonte
Finally! The last installment of the KAOL CD Series is available for order. So many of you have waited for over a year but I believe we have compiled a package well worth your wait. KAOL = The KISS Army OnLine Tribute CDs you must have in your collection. We began in 1997 and this is our last official release in the series. This is a twin disc set - Audio AND Video discs in one slimline jewel box. As is KAOL tradition, for a limited time you can pre-order this package at a 15% discount. But do it now because it will go back up to full price just before it ships to the public in February. "KAOL 3 - The Spirit of '78" is a monstrous DOUBLE CD audio and visual package that pays tribute to the music from the 1978 KISS solo albums. This is much more than any tribute CD you've ever seen. Bands from all over the world re-created the solo songs and many filmed full blown MTV style music videos to go along with their recordings. 100% OF PROCEEDS IS GIVEN TO THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. Ok, so what exactly will you be collecting? Well, there is way too much content to list here so you've got to hit our website to see full details. But here's what I can cram into this newspiece: The audio CD covers 23 solo songs (78 minutes). Included is a cover of the closing track from Paul's album. "Goodbye" is a huge 54 track production with all of the KAOL artists around the world participating in a "We Are The World" style finale. Also - "What's On Your Mind" is sung in Japanese! 21 more great covers you have to hear. The CD Rom holds 40 minutes of video footage. One of these films is a rare look at Gene's 1972 wall calendar showing the handwritten notes on the day of the Wicked Lester recording sessions and the first makeup showcases for Epic. For those of you who remember the Partridge Family version of "Shout It Out Loud" on the KAOL 2 -Creatures of The Net disc, we've got them performing it live at the House Of Blues in LA in full red velvet suits! There's also the closing "Goodbye" music video that must be seen. 6 full length music videos in all, 4 additional behind the scenes segments you'll love. We've also got 3 additional MP3s - songs that couldn't fit on the audio disc. All that just scratches the surface! Come to the website and see full details, full song listing, complete video descriptions, and more. Order the disc now and save money all while giving money to Alzheimer's Disease. See you at the site! [Post Your Comments]www.kissarmyonline.comJanuary 8
A Goodbye Kiss: Gene Simmons Is Never Tongue-Tied.
From: news.com.au via Andrew David
Gene Simmons, Kiss's hulking bassist, aka the God of Thunder, can't make it to the phone. He's indisposed. He's actually in the dentist chair. Yes, even rock gods have to take care of their oral hygiene. And after decades of fire breathing, blood spurting and housing the longest and most overused tongue in rock, Simmons is pleased to report everything is fine in his mouth. "Dentists don't care if you're the God of Thunder," booms Simmons, explaining his dental delay, "But everything is fine. I've gotten away with murder." He's talking about his teeth, but the death-dodging extends to the 28-year career of Simmons and his pantomime meets circus meets hard rock act Kiss. They're the first to brag about how the critics in the early '70s called them a joke who wouldn't last once their make-up wore off. Today Kiss have become a professional novelty who've outlived most rock bands and turned themselves into a brand name and multi-million-dollar franchise. Their current tour grossed $112.3 million in the US last year, making them the fourth highest money earner on the US live circuit in 2000. [More...] [Post Your Comments]KISS ASYLUM Forums - Get Interactive!
From: KISS ASYLUM
There is no better time than now to check out the most active and frequented KISS bulletin boards on the internet at the KISS ASYLUM Kiss Army Online bulletin boards. Over the last year fans on the bulletin boards had been posting their thoughts and feelings about the KISS Farewell Tour, discussed why Alive 4 has not been released, talk about the infamous KISS Auction, KISS merchandise, and of course what lies ahead in the future for KISS. Now that the Farewell Tour is winding down fans are posting up their reviews and comments on the tour. If you haven't already, now is the time to join in on the fun! Just click to http://www.kissasylum.com/bbs/ to exchange ideas with other KISS fans and post up your thoughts! KISS ASYLUM is the online home for KISS fans everywhere. Come join the fun on the KISS ASYLUM KISS Army Online Bulletin Board! [Post Your Comments]
Relive The KISS Farewell Tour: Reviews, Photos & Comments
From: KISS ASYLUM
Now that there is a break in the KISS Farewell tour, KISS fans should take a moment and check out KISS ASYLUM's Farewell Tour Reviews page and KISS Bulletin Boards to read full and complete reviews about your fellow KISS fan's experiences seeing the band on tour. There are close to 1000 "detailed reviews" on our Farewell Tour Reviews page and well over 10,000+ bulletin board posts and comments on KISS' tour on the KISS ASYLUM Kiss Army Online Bulletin Board. Share the excitement with your fellow KISS fans as you relive the very best moments of KISS' Farewell Tour. And don't forget to check out the KISS ASYLUM Photos page for tons of great live shots of KISS during the Farewell tour taken by your fellow fans right in the photo pit! Reviews and photos by the fans, for the fans right here on KISS ASYLUM! [Post Your Comments]
January 5
KISS Guitar Tabs - "CARNIVAL OF SOULS"
From: KISS ASYLUM
Emil Ortenmark has graciously provided KISS ASYLUM with a great resource for those KISS fans that can wield an ax! Included on the page already are the guitar and bass tabs to already *over half of the KISS catalog* which includes the complete "Rock & Roll Over", "Psycho Circus", "Unmasked", "Lick It Up","Destroyer", Side 4 of "ALIVE II" * "Killers" (new material) and "Smashes Thrashes & Hits" (new material)., "Crazy Nights", "Dynasty", "Paul Stanley" Solo Album, "Ace Frehley Solo Album, "Revenge", "Dressed To Kill", "Creatures of the Night" , "Asylum", "Love Gun" and "KISS" albums, as well as "Nothing Can Keep Me From You" from the Detroit Rock City soundtrack. We know there are other songs you may be interested in getting a breakdown on so you can drive your neighbors crazy! What songs would you like to see tabulated? Fill out the form on the KISS Guitar Tabs page with your requests and we'll do what we can to get the tabs for your playing pleasure! [View The Guitar Tabs...] [Post Your Comments]
KISS Freaks is now offering KISS Auctions!
From: Steve Stierwalt
The new KISS auctions are a part of a massive auction project with Fandom. Most of us have been to ebay and this is really no different except KISS has its own section developed for us KISS Freaks! Watch for some very special hard to get KISS related items to show up in the coming months. KISS Freaks will also feature one item out of the auction every week to give some items even more attention! Those of you familar with ebay will have an easy time of it and its a lot cheaper. The auctions work pretty much the same way. So help spread the word KISS fans now have their own auction site! Post your stuff today by CLICKING HERE! [Post Your Comments]
January 1
Celebrities In KISS Makeup
From: Steve Stierwalt
Recently the Charlies Angels television series from the seventies, was turned into a modern day movie. The original Charlies Angels began in the seventies. So did KISS! Thats enough reason for me, to feature them as our Celebs for January 2001. Take a look at the KISS Freaks special guest. Thats your favorite KISS Freak, me. Why should the Celebs have all of the fun? Thats me appearing in makeup for the first time ever bald head and all. Stop by and check it out at: http://www.fandom.com/kiss [Post Your Comments]
KISS In Top 10 In Ticket Sales For 2000
From: Chris Stompanato
The top 20 in ticket sales on the concert circuit during 2000, according to the industry trade publication Pollstar:
1. Tina Turner - $80.2 million.
2. 'N Sync - $76.4 million.
3. Dave Matthews Band - $68.2 million.
4. KISS - $62.7 million.
5. Tim McGraw/Faith Hill - $48.8 million.
6. Dixie Chicks - $47.3 million.
7. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - $45.9 million.
8. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - $42.1 million.
9. Metallica - $42 million.
10. Britney Spears - $40.5 million. [Post Your Comments]
Bruce Kulick Participates On Joe Satriani Tribute Album
From: Metal Edge Online
Bruce Kulick is among the artists slated to take part in a tribute to guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, with half the album devoted to each. Kulick will cover "Always With Me, Always With You" from Satriani's Surfing With the Alien. Look for the disc next summer. [Post Your Comments]
10 Questions With Bruce Kulick
From: Musicanuniversity.com via Brian McKenzie
Bruce Kulick, who mainly earned his reputation as the lead guitarist for KISS, is once again back on the road, this time with 70's greats Grand Funk Railroad (of "American Band" fame). After spending 12 years with KISS, only to get a pink-slip when the Reunion Tour happened, Kulick went on to form a band with former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi, called Union. With Kulick also putting the finishing touches on his first solo album he is staying quite busy since his exit from KISS. However, in between his studio work and preparing for the Grand Funk Railroad tour, Bruce was kind enough to answer 10 questions from Musician's University. [Post Your Comments]
Eric Singer on Cult Box Set
From: Julian Gill
Eric Singer turns up on the recently released Rare Cult box set: He play drums on [CD4]: 7. Zodiac (demo), 8. Yes Man (demo), 9. Citadel (demo), 10. The Crystal Ocean (demo), 11. Lay Down Your Gun (Version One), 12. Bite On The Bullet (demo), 13. Iron Star (demo), 14. Star Child (demo)
Tracks recorded and mixed at Track Record, Hollywood, June 1988. Ian Astbury - Vocal / Billy Duffy - Guitars / Jamie Stewart - Bass / Eric Singer - Drums [Post Your Comments]
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