February 26
Gathering Of Developers
KISS Skit On David Letterman
From: Jon
I was just watching The Late Show with David Letterman, and he had a skit where he was in the audience at the Grammys, and he had Gene Simmons makeup on and a sign that said "I love KISS!" Then the camera showed him signing CBS contracts with KISS makeup. After that, this guy that was posing as Dave with the KISS makeup, and he came out on stage, and the CBS Orchestra played "I was Made For Loving You."
KISS Video Chart News
From: Chris
KISS's latest home videos continue to do very well on the latest Billboard Charts. The Second Coming continues to hold at #6 on the Music Video Top 40. It has also moved up from #38 to #30 on the chart for overall video sales. Psycho Circus moves up from #11 to #10 on the Music Video Top 40. I believe these strong showings and upward chart movement can be attributed to the recent Super Bowl and Playboy publicity. I'm not sure if this publicity did anything to help sales of PC, the cd.
February 25
KISS Loses Grammy
From: KISS Asylum
Last night at the Grammys KISS lost out to "Plant/Page" in the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category.
Psycho Circus + Live 6 Song EP News
From: Dion Kesling
The new KISS Cd here in Europe has arrived. Actually it is a 2 CD set, of course there is the NEW 6 track live CD, but the package also contains a full version of the Psycho Circus CD with interactivity. So you get 2 cd's in one package. The live songs is awesome, of course there has been some editing done like in the Psycho Circus chorus (the backup lyrics have been clearly edited), but it is still all live stuff. All songs come from these 2 concerts: December 12 1998 at ISU Hulman Center, Terre Haute and December 13 1998 at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Indiana.The 6 songs are:
February 24
KISS Grammy Clips
From: Steve Stierwalt
Just to let everyone know, I have added a new clip from the Grammy pre show tonight on E! It features a short interview with KISS. The full clip is 56 seconds and is a 1.4mb download. Enjoy. Of course you will need the RealPlayer to view it.
Click To KISS Freaks To View The Clip
KISS Fan Artwork
From: KISS Asylum
Because of the overwhelming fan support over our past 3+ years on the internet, KISS ASYLUM (the largest, still active KISS website), has gotten tons of great images from the online fans. KISS fans are very creative. Yesterday we received this incredible piece of fan art that we just had to showcase here on the front page. Randy Silvia, a sci-fi illustrator, sent us this awesome image for us to post on KISS ASYLUM (click the picture for a larger image). Randy said he would be sending more images like this very soon and that he also specializes in Star Wars. If you would like to see what other great fan art images the online fans have sent us over the last 3+ years, visit our massive archive of images at our Fan Graphics page an enjoy!
February 23
KISS Video Game For Sony Playstation
From: RHicksjr@aol.com
Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:TTWO), today announced its complete lineup for 1999 and selected titles for 2000. Rockstar, the high-end video game publishing arm of Take-Two, will be publishing games for the Sony PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast, and Nintendo 64. For Take-Two's fiscal year 2000, which begins November 1999, Rockstar will unleash... KISS: Psycho Circus (PlayStation) which will star the legendary rock band in their own adventure....."Every game on the label not only exhibits beautiful graphics and innovative technology, but also displays a depth of content and outstanding gameplay guaranteed to satisfy the most voracious gaming tastes," said Sam Houser, president of Rockstar Games. "As such, the Rockstar brand will finally deliver an elite brand that people can trust."
KISS & "Got Milk" Campaign Session Report
From: KISSonline.net
It was reported that at the photo shoot for the "Got Milk" campaign KISS used both chocolate and white milk, and that instead of Gene spitting blood he used chocolate milk. Entertainment Tonight will apparently be debuting some of the footage from the session very shortly so be on the lookout!
UNION Voted "Best New Artist"
From: The UNION Asylum
What a great way for UNION to start 1999, as "Best New Artist" in the Metal Edge reader's poll! Yes, Bruce Kulick's band UNION has been officially informed that they were awarded this honor from the readers of Metal Edge based on their tremendous debut album and supporting tour in 1998. UNION Asylum spoke with both Bruce Kulick and Brent Fitz tonight and the guys were very excited about the award. They wanted to be sure and let all of UNION's loyal fans know how much they appreciate the incredible love and support they have received from all over the world over the past year. The guys will be receiving their awards and taking photos with it for the magazine in the next day or two, so look for coverage in an upcoming issue of Metal Edge!
February 22
A World Without Heroes: A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
The KISS Asylum is proud to bring you an original KISS story by none other than Dale Sherman, author of the great KISS books "Black Diamond" & "Black Diamond 2."
Chapter 19 of Dale Sherman's Online Novel, "A World Without Heroes" is now up! Check it out! Click here to continue your journey to "A World Without Heroes!"
KISS Freaks Special Delivery
From: Steve Stierwalt
KISS Freaks Special Delivery issue #13 is out now and here is what is available in this issue.
KISSin Time USA Fanzine
From: Gary
KISSIN' Time, USA's February issue is ready for mailing. With this issue we celebrate our 4th anniversary, just call us a four year old brat! This issue is filled with reviews from the Psycho Circus tour, a talk with the Catman Peter Criss, along with tons of other news and info on the band packed inside and loaded with a killer design and photos. You Want the Best...... and KISSIN' TIME, USA has it. For a preview issue contact me privately at kizntime@ix.netcom.com or visit our website at KISS ASYLUM at http://kissasylum.com/ktusa/
Bruce Kulick & Rock Project "Shameless"
From: Alex Eckert
Now it´s your turn to get Shameless !! The new glam-album "Backstreet Anthems"
by Shameless with special guests Steve Summers Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick and many others will be available in Europe by march and in the USA thru Perris Records by the end of April. Alex will be on most of the European KISS Expos together with Bruce Kulick, to promote the album. The first single "Talk To Me" will be on the next Perris Records Sampler by the end of April. Check the Website www.shamelessrock.com for all order details and see cool new photos of Bruce from the recordings & many more interesting facts!!The site will be updated every week with new photos, bios, facts and guestbook
February 18
KISS & "Got Milk" Campaign
From: KISSonline.net
The KISSonline website reports, "KISS will be the latest celebrities to wear a milk mustache. Before heading over to Europe KISS are doing a photo session for the "Got Milk" print campaign. The exact details of when and where the ad will run are not available, but it should be running for three months starting around April or May."
KISS Live In Russia
From: Alex Fedotov (President KISS LEGACY fanclub/fanzine)
Information has just arrived that KISS will reportedly be playing in Russia in April. They are supposed to be in St. Petersburg and in Moscow. "I have contact with the concert organizers. Tomorrow I will be doing a press conference here in Russia to announce the new dates along with more information."
Check the TOUR DATES page for all the latest tour information
KISS Merchandise Update: New KISS Tshirts
From: David Snowden Promotions
UNION News Quick Update
From: The UNION Asylum
The UNION Asylum touched base with Bruce this evening and he wanted to make sure and update all of UNION's fans on a couple of pieces of UNION information. First, it has been officially confirmed that the UNION Live album will be released on the Deadline/Cleopatra record label. The album's target release date, however, has moved from April to May. Second, it was previously reported that UNION's second studio album was to be released on the new label Talon Records. Well, UNION is still with the same label, but it appears now that the label's name will actually be Spitfire Records. More information on the label and album release will be supplied here on the UNION Asylum following the label's formal announcement/press release. Finally, as previously announced the band is still shooting for a late summer (August/September) release for the as yet untitled UNION '99 studio album. Until then, you can be on the lookout for the Live album and check out all the cool UNION MERCHANDISE now available online.
February 17
February 15
KISS Thought Vault:
Gordon Gebert Gets Trapped In The Vault
From: KISS Asylum
In the latest edition of Ron's KISS Thought Vault he interviews controversial KISS book writer Gordon Gebert. Gordon shares many cool stories including his account of Gene calling Ace about a KISS reunion in 1989! See what else Gordon has to say.
Click Here To Read The Interview!
A World Without Heroes: A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
The KISS Asylum is proud to bring you an original KISS story by none other than Dale Sherman, author of the great KISS books "Black Diamond" & "Black Diamond 2."
Chapter 18 of Dale Sherman's Online Novel, "A World Without Heroes" is now up! Check it out! Click here to continue your journey to "A World Without Heroes!"
KISS Merchandise Update
From: David Snowden Promotions
February 13
KISS on Cover of "EQ" Magazine
From: Gary Montano
Gene, Paul, and Ace are on the cover of EQ Magazine, along with Psycho Circus producer, Bruce Fairbairn. The article is an interview with Fairbairn on the recording of Psycho Circus and working with Kiss. Here's an excerpt. "I don't mean to slight Peter, but there are better drummers out there than him. But when you present Peter with a challenge, he'll get in there and do it. He's a very capable drummer with good ideas, and he's a good player for Kiss."
February 12
KISS in the "NFL" Hall of Fame!?
From: Jim McClanahan
During the NFL expansion draft on ESPN2, the coverage shifted to the NFL Hall of Fame. At the Hall of Fame, they showed Ace Frehley's guitar which is on display there in a glass case. It was the autographed guitar that Ace played before the Super Bowl. It seemed to have both the Broncos and Falcons logos on it. Kiss never had to play a down, but they've still made it in to the NFL Hall of Fame. The Rock -n- Roll Hall of Fame shall be next.
KISS Sighting
From: Andy Samford
Last night on the Conan O'Brien show, during the segment where they have the heads of famous people on a screen behind Conan with someone backstage doing the talking/impressions they had Bill Clinton on celebrating his acquittal and he called out Kenneth Starr to pay up on the bet he lost and out came a Kenneth Starr head in Gene Simmons makeup, after which Clinton said "do the tongue thing" Starr: "I don't want to do the tongue thing" Clinton: "you have to do the tongue thing it was part of the bet" at which point the Kenneth Starr head started
sticking his tongue out like Gene. Really funny, I wish I had the VCR rollin.
Gene AXE Bass Update
From: Intersandman.com
We would just like to make a clarification of a previously published story on
our site regarding the purchase of THE ORIGINAL GENE SIMMONS AXE BASS by
Jason Newsted. Upon further investigation, the story turns out to have no truth to it, which we have confirmed by a highly reliable source. We apologize for any
inconveniences.
February 10
"Detroit Rock City" Movie Postponed
From: Metal Edge via Javier Chavez
The release of Detroit Rock City has been postponed till mid-August, which was, ironically, the month the KISS movie was originally intended to come out, before it was fast-tracked into production to get it out in April. But as it turned out, there simply wasn't enough time to get the film marketed properly and its soundtrack put together in time. The extra time "will give us more time to promote it," says DRC associate producer TIM SULLIVAN. "We had a strong test screening Monday night and New Line is very pleased with the film," he says, noting that the four extra months will benefit the soundtrack and enable them to get a trailer into theaters during the busy May-July movie season.
A Loving Look At "Detroit Rock City" Test Screening
From: aint-it-cool-news.com via Sam Ling
Ya know folks, every now and again there's a film that just makes me wanna
smile. You see, DETROIT ROCK CITY is that movie right now. When I was just a
wee lad, I dressed up as the 'Thing That Survived Three Mile Island', which consisted of a glow in the dark reptilian mask and a 'no nukes' t-shirt and won the Eeyore's Birthday Costume Contest here in Austin. The Prize? All four of them LPs (an ancient circular disc made of asphalt like substance with grooves which, when scratched with a needle attached to an amplifier gave off noise sounding like HIFI MUSIC) of the KISS Solo Albums... the ones where each album had a different member of the band's badass faces on it! Ever since I've heard of this movie, I've been awaiting it. And, I've been hoping that it would be a part of SXSW Music and Film fest here in Austin. Why? Well, so I could see it earlier than it's targeted release date, which now pushes it into the summer from it's earlier April release date.... sigh.... So who knows... perhaps...I had the opportunity to see a MarketCast test screening of Detroit Rock City on Monday, and am finally getting around to sharing my thoughts with you. Please feel free to share this with your readers. First off, let me just start with the obligatory bashing of market research companies.... Prior to this, I'd only attended two other test screening, both by the famed NRG. Hah, and I thought they were bad! This MarketCast group was incredibly disorganized and unprepared for the number of people that showed up. But my real beef was the demographics represented.... The "invitation" called for ages 18-34 only, yet a good 1/3 of the audience were under 18. I'd guess VERY few over 25. Even the "select" group of viewers who were paid for a more in depth opinion fell in the 16-25 area. Considering this is a movie about K.I.S.S. and K.I.S.S. fans in 1972, I would have though an older age group much more representative. Although the humour of the movie seemed targetted towards the younger end of the spectrum. Not sure
if that was intentional or wise.
Click Here To Read The Rest Of The Review!
Gene's original Axe bought by Jason Newsted of Metallica?
From: KISS Kollector
A Metallica web site Inter Sandman reports the following: "Jason has apparently made a rather expensive purchase, adding THE ORIGINAL GENE SIMMONS AXE BASS to his collection. The guitar was priced at $19,800 and it included a presentation 'coffin' case. The guitar was put on sale by Guitar Den, who owns the exclusive rights to it." On the Guitar Den web site some more information can be found: "What we have here is the original, the prototype, the first one, the *real* axe bass used by Gene Simmons of KISS. It was used in concert as well as for promotional photography. This is the real deal owned by the luthier who made the first three of Simmons axe basses. The Guitar Den has the exclusive rights to this one, which was the first, used by Simmons until retired and the second one was created to take its place. The second one is the bass that appeared in the Guitar Player Magazine." The story continues: "This bass is also commonly referred to by KISS fans as the Gothic Bass or the Viewmaster Bass because of the circular viewmaster photos circulated and now collected. It was designed by Gene Simmons and built by Steve Carr. It was built as a prototype and eventually used in the spring of 1979 and immediately put into service for promotional photography. There are photos and documents assuring authenticity. The backyard photo is dated 1979 on the back by Kodak."
Click Over To KISS Kollector For More Information.
February 8
Eric Carr's Rockheads On CD!
From: KISS Kollector
Yesterday, Loretta Caravello, sister of late KISS drummer Eric Carr, e-mailed us some great news. The songs that Eric wrote and recorded for his cartoon project Rockheads ‹ with the help of fellow KISS member Bruce Kulick ‹ will be released on CD in Europe this month! So at long last, some material of Eric's Rockheads animation project will be available to the fans. Unfortunately Eric didn't have enough time to really shop for a contract with a TV station to have his Rockheads actually appear on TV. Ever since Eric passed away in 1991, his family has tried very hard to get his music released to the fans. The CD will be released as a limited collectors edition of 5,000 copies. Eric sings all lead vocals and also plays drums and guitar. Bruce Kulick can be heard as the lead guitarist. Says Eric's sister Loretta: "These are complete never before released remastered songs, from the original 12-tracks, written by Eric for his Rockheads animation between 1986 and 1989. They are awesome. You will be amazed how much more talented Eric was. The ballad called Tiera will bring tears to your eyes, it is beautiful. The other songs are great too: Too Cool For School, Nasty Boys, Can You Feel It ...great!"
Pre-Order The Rockheads!
From: David Snowden Promotions
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A World Without Heroes: A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
The KISS Asylum is proud to bring you an original KISS story by none other than Dale Sherman, author of the great KISS books "Black Diamond" & "Black Diamond 2."
Chapter 17 of Dale Sherman's Online Novel, "A World Without Heroes" is now up! Check it out! Click here to continue your journey to "A World Without Heroes!"
February 6
February 5
KISS on EXTRA
From: Michael Clark
Last night, KISS made a small appearance on Extra, the sister show to Inside Edition. The feature was on the upcoming issue of Playboy, which, of course, features KISS. It showed Gene and the three lovely ladies posing for the cover, and then went to a segment of all four guys standing around talking to the camera. Paul
said, "we were not naked, and we were not having fun," and Ace broke in, saying, "and if you believe that we'll sell you the Brooklyn Bridge!"
KISS Sighting
From: Don Silvernail
While watching Robbie Knievel's jump tonight on Fox. Robbie was leaving his
trailer to face the crowd before the jump, they used the first verse and chorus from the KISS classic "Detroit Rock City", for his entrance. The jump was a record breaking 130 foot leap from one buiding to another. Robbie was successful. I thought it was really cool that an American icon like Robbie would use KISS music in what was probably his most dangerous jump ever. Robbie of course is the son of Evel Knievel.
Peter Criss Cat Club Website News
From: Steve
Just thought I'd let you know the current state of the Peter Criss Cat Club site. A week ago my ISP went bankrupt leaving me stranded without an internet provider or a place to house my webpages. Which is why you may have had some problems either looking at the site or emailing me. You'll be happy to know that I am currently negotiating with a new ISP and have uploaded the site to the following address: http://roswell.fortunecity.com/angelic/96/crisclub.htm
February 4
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Totally 80's Music: I Love It Loud
From: gators-1@worldnet.att.net
I just bought a new cd at Camelot Music called "Totally 80's Music" for $6.99 that contains "I Love It Loud" by KISS. It is exclusive to Camelot Music/The Wall/Spec's Music.
Official UNION Merchandise At The UNION Asylum
From: The UNION Asylum
We are pleased to announce that you can now order Official UNION Merchandise directly from the band. There are a lot of great items available, including baseball jerseys, hats, the rare Japanese "UNION" c.d., autographed posters, guitar picks, and more.
Click here to view and order your UNION gear today!
February 3
KISSonline's Million Fan March
From: KISSonline.net
New Line Cinema's major motion picture Detroit Rock City opens on April 16, 1999, and when that opening weekend is over Detroit Rock City HAS to be the number one film. What can the KISS ARMY do to make this happen? I think the film's director Adam Rifkin said it... "It is going to be absolutely essential that the KISS ARMY come out in mass to support this film. Because, especially week one, we need an all out support at the box office. So that when those first weekends grosses come in we are the number one movie. So we can go to the public at large, you see KISS rocks! So it's very important, especially week one, the first weekend, opening weekend that everybody goes to see it. Just really shows the world that the KISS ARMY is out there and they are a power to be reckoned with!" Click here to find out how you can participate.
Gordon Gebert On The Radio: WTPT 93.3
From: Gordon Gebert
Rude Awakening Morning guy Zakk Tyler with his gorgeous side-kick, Kimberly, will be interviewing author/musician Gordon G. G. Gebert about his books KISS & Tell, KISS & Tell MORE! and his appearance at the Atlanta KISS Convention on February 7th. The show will be live on Friday, February 5th at 8:00 AM morning drive time. Callers can call in at 1 800 774-0093 or 864 233-9393 - www.93planet.com
KISS on Latenight / KISS Playboy Covers
From: Steve Ponchaud
KISS did double time on latenight, as you reported, they were on Letterman with the Superbowl coverage from Tony Randall (which was hilarious), but they were also mentioned on Conan O'Brien as Fred Savage was a guest and they talked about his appearance at Gene $immon$ birthday. Conan interrupted alot (as he always does) so they strayed from the point, and the story kinda got lost, but it was cool anyway.
By the way, I have around 200 perfect condition KISS Playboy covers, pristine covers unused from the printer...and about 50 of the two page posters with Paul and the girls on one side and the whole group with the ladies on the other...all uncut and no staple holes. $5 each. Please email me if anyone's interested.
Apply Online For KISS Platinum Visa Card
From: FirstUSA Visa
You can now apply online for the KISS Platinum Visa Card.
Click Here For All The Details!
France Seems to be Going into a KISS Frenzy
From: KISS Kollector
Online
The next two months promise to be very good for KISS and their French fans. The live EP, packaged with the Psycho Circus album, will be released in France on February 22. On the very same day many of the KISS CD's will be released as Remasters, at mid-price. A lot of the French music magazines will run adverts to promote these releases. Street marketing is to take place in all the cool rock places in Paris by distributing promo flyers. A lot of TV coverage for the March 22 concert at Bercy in Paris is
planned as well. Click Here For More Info
February 2
KISS on "Late Show with David Letterman"
From: Aaron Knight
Tony Randal did a remote for the Late Show at the Super Bowl. At one point he is backstage with KISS. Gene tells Tony that he is a powerful man, but Tony says that next to Gene he's just a midget. Gene says "Well, that's true.", and wiggles his tongue. As Paul starts to say something to Tony, Tony tells Gene to "do that again." Gene does and Tony replies, "That is disgusting!" Behind them all was a banner with the Detroit Rock City movie logo.
South American KISS Tour Dates
From: KISSonline.net
Here are the latest KISS Tour Dates. KISS is supposed to come back to the states in May after their South American swing.
KISS Live 6 Song EP: Order It!
From: David Snowden Promotions
David Snowden Promotions, Inc. is now accepting preorder for the the new 6 Song Live EP that will be released in Europe February 23rd.
KISS Bowls 'em Over
From: Jam Music via Steve Araki
By David Veitch -- Calgary Sun
An American classic. No, no, no -- I'm not talking about yesterday's Super Bowl
game, which turned out to be another highly hyped yawner. I'm talking about Kiss, the reunited '70s supergroup responsible for more fireworks (literally) during its short pregame performance than the Denver-Atlanta clash ignited over four
quarters. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are masters at whipping audiences into a frenzy -- and they did exactly that with a rendition of their classic, fist-pumping party anthem Rock and Roll All Nite. Paul (with Kiss, it's first name, please) worked the crowd, Gene flicked his tongue, cheerleaders in Kiss makeup gyrated around the stage, and Ace shot sparks from the neck of his guitar. The song's finale ended with a fireworks display that would put the Fourth of July to shame. How theatrical! How over-the-top! How garish! How Kiss!
February 1
From: Scott
KISS Album Focus
From: KISS Asylum & KISS Faq II
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 & KISS Faq II's "KISS Album Focus."
The First Three Issues Are Up, "KISS","Hotter Than Hell" & "Dressed To Kill."
Howard Stern On KISS
From: Derek
I was listening to Stern this morning and he was going on and on about how great
he thought KISS was. So I thought it was just kinda cool to hear Howard exclaim,
"I thought KISS was GREAT!" He then talked about how cool hearing "Rock and
Roll All Nite" was, and seeing the make-up, costumes, pyro, etc. His only Stern-like
comment was that Paul should put on a shirt because he's too hairy. lol. Otherwise, very cool.
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