April 30



The UNION Asylum: The Official UNION Fan Website
From: The UNION Asylum
Back in January of 1998 The UNION Asylum was granted the prestigeous honor of being the Official UNION Fan Website. Because of its overwhelming success, The UNION Asylum is following in its big brother's footsteps, (KISS Asylum / http://kissasylum.com) and has secured its own domain name. Starting now, you can continue to get all your Official UNION news from The UNION Asylum at http://UnionAsylum.com Please take a moment to update your links and bookmarks with the new URL. We would like to thank everyone for making this website a great success and we hope to continue in providing UNION fans with the very best UNION news possible! -- Chris / Beth / John.

KISS N TELL MORE News
From: Gordon G.G. Gebert
Pitbull Publishing is now taking orders for the much awaited KISS & Tell MORE! The first 500 internet (and mail) orders made directly to Pitbull Publishing will receive their copy signed by the author. KISS & Tell MORE! will be shipping the beginning of July. Be the first to receive KISS & Tell MORE!
To order go to http://www.nowopen.com/kiss

Still Wicked CD cover
From: Gordon G.G. Gebert
Here is the album cover for our "Still Wicked" CD along with some more information about this CD. Ron Leejack [of Wicked Lester fame] is on guitar with Gordon G.G. Gebert on keyboards.. There will be an EP release (4 sample cuts from the album) in May '98. The Full CD is expected to be released in the Fall of '98. The title of the CD is "Something Wicked This Way Comes."

UNION '98 Tour Reviews!
From: The UNION Asylum
The UNION Tour has begun and the first review is in from UNION's show in San Diego. The UNION Asylum encourages everyone who attends the UNION shows to send in your review of the nite (the more detailed the review the better - set lists, atmosphere, anything) so other fans can share in the excitement!
Click Here To Read The UNION Tour Reviews
To send a review click the link: deuce@kissasylum.com

KISS Mention in WCW/NWO Magazine
From: Larry D.
I was at a bookstore the other day and as a big wrestling fan I pick up a copy of the wrestling magazines. And in the WCW/nWo magazine under the top ten list of why Sting is not the perfect man, #2 is because your parents keep calling him that guy from Kiss. Because Sting these days has been sporting a crow look that has the look of KISS in it.

Information Needed: Ace Frehley Guitar by Washburn
From: Juern / KISS Kollector Online
KISS KOLLECTOR wants your help! To provide more quality information for the fanzine we request your help for information regarding the 1986 Washburn Ace Frehley model guitar. Juern Schulze is currently working on a project about the custom-guitars built for the members of KISS back in the late 70's and the 80's (such as Gene's "axe"-bass or the famous Ibanes PS-10 from Paul).
Back in 1986, Washburn built and sold a guitar designed for Ace Frehley, called "Washburn AF-40 V Ace Frehley".
It's really hard to find any further information about this guitar nowadays, so today we request your help. If you should know anything about this guitar or if you can provide photoprints or weblinks to sites regarding this instrument please email Juern Schulze at Mr.Jones@t-online.de>.

Kiss Mentioned on Prime-Time Live on ABC
From: Thomas Koontz
Wednesday night at 10:00 PM eastern
Actually the story did not involve Kiss. But, the story of a young girl that went by the name of Starr who was a Playboy Playmate in February of 1977. It went on to tell of her life in the fast lane during the 70's and her decline due to drugs, alcohol, and prostitution. She was recently found murdered along with several other prostitutes, a mystery which remains unsolved. During her 70's success as a Playmate it mentioned aquaintences such as Elton John, Rod Stewart and a semi-serious relationship with Kiss bassist Gene Simmons. The story showed several photographs of her posing with Kiss. It then mentioned during her relationship with Gene, one of her Playboy pictorials had her posing with a bass guitar.


April 29



Cleveland KISS Expo '98
From: Stephen Campbell
The Cleveland KISS Expo is back! The promoters of the NY, Philadelphia, Chicago & Toronto shows have joined forces with a new massive location to make this convention as the show it was meant to be! Last year the other Cleveland Expo had some problems but this is a completely different show by different promoters. It will be a great day.
Roller World Center's 23,000 square feet will be the place to be on Sunday June 28th 11am-8pm. Eric Singer has agreed to be the special guest as most of the crowd at the other Expo didn't get to meet him. Pittsburgh's Mr. Speed will do a special performance. There will be giveaways and door prizes along with a massive amount of dealers.
Tickets are $13.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Ticketmaster (216) 241-5555. Roller World Center is located at 5310 Hauserman Road (I-480 & Tiedeman) in Parma, Ohio. The Cleveland Airport Ramada Inn has a KISS Expo rate (440) 267-5700. Dealer info call (201) 387-9019

KISS Jewelry?
From: Steve
Since we're on the subject of Kiss jewelry, I thought I'd write about a few things coming out for the upcoming tour. There will be Kiss jewelry officially licensed by Kiss & Sony. Some of the pieces will include a sterling silver logo necklace, a Gene Simmons face ring (not the same one shown on site from Italy), as well as several other pieces each to do with all the members of the band. The jewelry has been approved, and will definetly happen. Look for it just in time for the tour. DavidSnowden.com


April 28



KISS News Update
From: Paul Jacobs
KISS And Not Tell by Jaan Uhelszki from MuzicNews.com
You know KISS can't stand to stay out of the news for long. The latest tidbit comes from the BBC's web site, where it's intimated that the pancaked geezers are planning on suing Take That's Robbie Williams for putting on the grease paint and roaring at the crowd in his "Let Me Entertain You" video. Hey, get in line: the Taste Police will get there long before Gene Simmons will.
And while we're certain that this is all just smoke-and-mirrors -- whoops -- we mean, just tongue-in- cheek, Simmons did tell reporters this week that the band is finishing up Psycho's Circus, their first studio album with the reformed original line-up, and they should be tying a bow on it in about two weeks. To commemorate each of their 18 years, the band has recorded some new songs, and they'll now listen to the tapes and decide which of the grisly gems will make the final cut. Do Simmons and Paul Stanley have two votes? Of course they do!
Tentatively due in stores on July 21, the album will be followed by yet another huge-scale world tour beginning in September. To top 1996's "Kiss And Make-Up Tour," the band is planning on mounting a 3-D screen, and on handing out those goofy glasses you get in cornflake boxes to the fans, so that their fave comic book heroes can really get up close and personal.
Speaking of in-your-face stylistics, former Casablanca Record exec Larry Harris is penning an expose of the glory years of Casablanca Records, the label that spawned these evil spores, using founder Neil Bogart's marketing genius to take them to the mountain top in 1977, when KISS were deemed the most popular act in the US by the prestigious Gallup poll. Harris will expose the dark underbelly of this marketing machine, and spill some of the seamier schemes that made both Kiss and disco acts like Donna Summers platinum-selling artists -- whether they deserved it or not. This one will sizzle, even twenty-one years after the fact.

UNION Tour Dates Update!
From: The UNION Asylum
Here is the most up-to-date list of UNION Tour Dates from Paula Hogan at Mayhem Records as of April 27th. As more dates are confirmed we will add them to the tour dates section at the Official website The UNION ASYLUM, so if you don't see your city keep checking back. =)
Click Here To View The Tour Dates!

Gene Simmons Silver Ring
From: Luca / KISS Asylum News Italy
This is the Gene Simmons Sold Silver Ring. I took this Photo at the Alessandro Boninsegni Jewelers, In Torino, Italy. It took 3 days of Chisel, by hand, and retails for about $300.00 The weight is about 40 Grams and the ring is Pretty Big. I'll bet Gene'll order one right away!!
Click Here To View The Ring

KISS in Baseball Weekly
From: Chris Martich
Kiss is mentioned (picture too) in this week's Baseball Weekly newspaper. There is an article that talks about what promotions minor league baseball teams do to bring in fans. The Ogden, UT Raptors have a Kiss Army night on June 27 and the Prince William Cannons are having a Kiss night July 24 with a tribute band, lookalike contests, customized Kiss uniforms and ticket discounts for Kiss-related coincidences. For instance; if your name is Beth you get $1 off. If you're Christine and 16, it's $2 off.
[KA Note: KISS Asylum will have exclusive coverage and pictures of the Prince William Cannons KISS night on July 24th. Watch for it, it is going to be real special!! For more information check out the KISS Tribute Nite At The Ballpark Page]


April 27



Ace Frehley's Birthday
From: KISS Asylum
Today, April 27th, is Ace Frehley's Birthday. Ace turns 47 today.

Psycho Circus Action Figures From Macfarlane Toys!
From: Don Aquilino
Here is the info from the 411 Macfarlane Toys page.
PREORDER KISS PSYCHO CIRCUS FIGURES!
What do you get when you combine rock n' roll with comic books? The popular KISS Psycho Circus comic book...and action figures. Gene, Paul, Peter and Ace return from last year's hugely successful run for all new mayhem! The case has twelve(12) figures. We have no official breakdown on the number of each figure in the case assortment #50110. The figures in this case are:

  • GENE SIMMONS w/RINGMASTER
  • ACE FREHLEY w/STILTMAN
  • PAUL STANLEY w/JESTER
  • PETER CRISS w/ANIMAL WRANGLER
    1.PREORDER all 4 at $48.95 a set + s&h (item#50110S)
    2.PREORDER 1-3 cases for $119.99 each case + shipping (item#50110C)
    3.PREORDER 4-8 cases and pay $114.99 for each case + shipping. That's $9.58 a figure!! (item#50110CW)
    Due date: LATE JUNE 1998. Not responsible for figure count, changes in cases, repaint substitutions or delays by manufacturer.
    [For the Latest KISS Psycho Circus Action Figure News, check the KISS Psycho Circus Action Figure Page.]

    Fanzines, Fanzines, Fanzines
    From: KISS Asylum
    KISSASYLUM.COM is pround to welcome yet again another great fanzine to our online fanzine community, KISSaholics. Please check out their new webpage. It has all the info one needs to know about their fanzine and more. http://kissasylum.com/kissaholics

    While we are on the subject, I want to bring to everyone's attention all the other great Fanzines that are online and part of KISSASYLUM.COM. Currently we have 7 great active fanzines online at KISSASYLUM.COM. Check them out!
    KISS Firehouse| KISSaholics Online | KISS Hell Online | KISS Kollector Online | KISS Dynasty Online | KISSIN' Time USA | KISS Karisma Online

    A World Without Heroes:
    A Dale Sherman Novel
    From: KISS Asylum
    Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! 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 NINE 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!"

    Vote KISS!
    From: Greg Davies
    Australia wide radio station have, every year for the past ten years conducted a radio poll called the HOTTEST 100. As this is their 10th anniversary of doing so, they are conducting a special Hottest 100 that will count down THE HOTTEST 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME!! On their web page they have a list of bands you can vote for. Guess who's not on the list -- Yep, you guessed it - KISS. Not one KISS song is in the voting list which is a real disappointment as Triple J have played KISS songs from time to time. (No, not as much as we'd like, but more than those damn commercial stations...) HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW TRIPLE J THAT KISS ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD. Anyone can vote, so have a go; there are prizes up for grabs too so you never know your luck. Vote KISS (best bet would be to vote for Rock & Roll All Night - most non-fans who just appreciate some of the band's music tend to point to that as KISS' token song..) in the 1998 Triple J Hottest 100 of ALL TIME!!!!
    You also can vote AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT.
    Vote at: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hot100/alltime/default.htm

    KISS Kollector Kontest! -- Last Chance!
    From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
    Here's a final reminder for those of you who haven't (but would like to) participated in the KISS Kollector Online Kontest, where you can win KISS Action Figures, Psycho Circus comics, free subscriptions to the KISS Kollector magazine, and more. The contest ends at the end of this month, for details please check out: www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector/

    Detroit KISS Expo Change
    From: Jeff Necker
    KISS Expo Date changed to July 26, 1998. Due to Schedule conflict. TickeMaster has been made aware and tickets are on sale now.
    For More KISS Expo Date Info, Click To The KISS Expo Dates Page.

    KISS In Barny Movie?
    From: Jerry Songy
    Took my kids to go see Barney's Great Adventure the other day. Here is the plot. A kid who is staying on a farm with Grandma and Grandpa is less than thrilled to be staying in the country. Anyway, at some point Barney appears and the kid is not amused. He says Barney is not cool (I clapped at that point). Barney then asks the kid what is cool to him? The kid replies, "Rock stars that breathe fire is cool!" As we all know, Gene is the only one I know that breathe fire. So there you have it! KISS is everywhere!


    April 21



    KISS & Tell More!
    From: Gordon G.G. Gebert
    New York, NY - Hot on the heels of the most talked about and controversial title KISS & Tell overwhelming demand by music fans worldwide has prompted best-selling author Gordon G.G. Gebert to write a much anticipated sequel.... KISS & Tell MORE! The highlights of KISS & Tell MORE! will be hilarious anecdotes about the repercussions and KISS fan feedback to KISS & Tell. Also included in KISS & Tell MORE! are even more outrageous and entertaining stories about Rock 'n Roll icons Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. And, as a bonus... KISS & Tell MORE! will feature stories written just for this book by several very special "guest" writers.
    *** MORE STORIES *** MORE PHOTOS ***
    MORE REVEALING, SHOCKING & HILARIOUS!
    "Gordon, I laughed... I cried .... Tell me more!"
    Drew / Drew and Mike Morning Show / 101 WRIF / Detroit, Michigan
    "Be careful Gordon - We're coming out with a tell-all book about you. We only hope it's as interesting as KISS & Tell."
    Tim and Mark / Tim and Mark Morning Show / 93.3 KDKB / Mesa, Arizona
    For updated information visit http://www.nowopen.com/kiss

    Eric Singer News
    From: Kai Roen / All Access With Eric Singer
    Eric Singer is doing a Drum clinic in Warren, Ohio on the 26th of April at Fordely Music, 4922 Mahoning, Champion, OHIO. You can call 333/847-0049, the clinic starts at 2:00 PM. Gilby Clarke will also be performing at the clinic as well. There will be picture & autograph session following the clinic. He is also playing with Gilby Clarke on April 25th in Cleveland, Ohio at THE AGOURA BALLROOM, this is for a radiostation party (but I'm not sure of the name of the station at this time) Then he leave May 1st until June 2nd for the European Kiss Expo. You may want to post a message to Eric in the guest book area that he will not be able to respond to email until Eric return from Europe. Check out Eric Singers official website, ALL ACCESS at http://www.nextlevel.com/ericsinger/ for information.

    KISSIN' Time USA Fanzine Update
    From: Gary Garbett / KISSIN Time USA Online
    Our May '98 issue is ready for mailing and packed with news info, an interview with Ace and Paul discussing their weapons of choice.... Flying V's, Les Pauls, Laneys and Marshalls. There's a classic review from a 1975 concert, an interview and review with Cold Gin and their new line-up. 20 pages packed with news, reviews, photos, Bob Rodrick's KISS Facts, art, and the winners for our anniversay giveaway. You Wanted the Best and You Want a Fanzine That Rocks, KISSIN' Time, USA!
    Subscribe today and get KISSED on the first date. KISSIN' TIME, USA is a quarterly KISS fanzine produced by fans for fans. KISSIN' TIME, USA subscription rates are $10 per year ($20 international). KT, USA was featured in the "Second Coming" promo video documentary and also in the "KISS Rocks the World" magazine,... check out my children on page 55 of the same mag! For a sample issue, send $3.US, $5 international along with your name and mailing address to:
    KISSIN' TIME, USA
    PO Box 8372
    Richmond, VA 23226


    April 20



    Eric Carr Memorial Tribute & Giveaway
    From: Tony Mal & KISS Asylum
    In late 1992, WCWP/88.1 FM commemorated the first anniversary of Eric Carr's passing with the broadcast of its most ambitious rock special to date, Eric Carr: The Memorial Tribute. Originating as a previously unavailable HOT IN THE SHADE interview from 1989, which itself had received coverage in the "East Coast Rocker" and other publications, The Memorial Tribute evolved into a thoroughly researched, engaging biographical expose, chronicling the life of Eric Carr and his tenure in the greatest rock & roll band of all time.
    Click Here For More Details About The Tribute & The Giveaway!

    KISS Army Online: Fan Focus (KISS Shrine)
    From: KISS Asylum
    Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! We have a Brand New section added to Fan Focus this month called KISS SHRINE.
    Do you have a special place where you keep all your favortie KISS goodies? Do you have a large wall of posters or a cabinet or bookcase filled with KISS merchandise and collectables? If you do, we want to see it! Show off what you got, show your fellow KISS fans your KISS Shrine here on KISS Asylum!
    Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

    We are also taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoos for our "KISS My Tattoo" section.
    Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

    The UNION Asylum Gets Its Own Domain Name!
    From: The UNION Asylum
    Due to the great success of The UNION Asylum: The Official UNION Webpage, the UNION Asylum has secured its own domain name and will be moving to a new URL. Starting next Monday (April 27th) The UNION Asylum will be located at http://unionasylum.com. We want to thank all the UNION and KISS fans for making The UNION Asylum such a great success, and with your continued help and support we hope to continue great things in the future with this Official webpage.

    Patrick Vick's Digital Art Gallery
    From: KISS Asylum
    Patrick Vick is well known in the KISS Online world as one of the best online KISS artists from his work at his great KISS Eye Kandy webapge! Now you can see his work at The KISS Asylum in this brand new feature! Each month Patrick will be submitting a new piece of artwork for all to enjoy!
    Click Here To See His Latest Digital KISS Art!

    A World Without Heroes:
    A Dale Sherman Novel
    From: KISS Asylum
    Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! 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 EIGHT 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 Comics Online
    From: KISS Asylum
    KISS Comics Online is a cool added to KISS Asylum which we think you will enjoy! Mike/Kittycriss (Niteowls World of KISS) and Bill Hollweg have come together to work on this very cool original KISS comic here at KISS Asylum. Each month we will present to you a couple of frames for your enjoyment. Just follow along with the story and have fun!
    Three new slides were added today! Click to KISS Comics Online!

    "The Parody Article:" Issue #3 of Dale Sherman's
    "Diamonds in the Rough" Column

    From: KISS Asylum
    KISS Asylum is proud to have "Black Diamond 1 & 2" author Dale Sherman here on our pages for your reading pleasure! "Diamonds in the Rough" is an ongoing feature in which Dale is discussing a variety of KISS related topics: tour/show thoughts and reviews, the upcoming studio album, matters of historical interest or significance for the band - anything is fair game!
    The third installment is up now!
    Click Here To Read "Diamonds In The Rough"

    KISS & UNION Polls!
    From: KISS Asylum
    Just a quick note to encourage everyone to vote in the April KISS and UNION Asylum web polls. The KISS Poll asks, "How much would it matter to you if there were writers other than the four memebers of KISS on the "Psycho Cirucs" album?" Click Here To Vote!.
    The UNION Poll asks, "At this point, what do you think would most help UNION increase their visibility among the general public? Click Here To Vote.

    Richie Scarlet Update
    From: Joe / KISS Hell Online
    I just talked with Richie "The Emperor" Scarlet for a while about 2 new projects he's finishing off now. The first is his new covers CD "OUT OF MY PAST" which includes 8-10 cover songs mainly from the year 1966. Songs include: "Talk Talk", "I Think I Had Too Much to Dream" (Electric Prunes), "Psychotic Reaction", "Dirty Water" (Standells), "Shapes Of Things"(Yardbirds), "My Way" (from Eddie Cochran- originally cut for the WISE GUY CD) & "Hey Joe." The CD was mainly recorded as a 3 piece with Richie on guitars/vocals, Michael Ford -drums & John Valente on bass. Lenny Lee also plays bass on some songs. Richie also just edited his new live video (VOLUME II) which is less bluesy & "More rocked out!" with songs from the "WISE GUY" CD like: "Madam X", "Rebel Boy" & "Too Much Heroin." The lineup on the video is Richie-guitar/vocals, Steve 'Budgie' Werner-drums & Larry Fisher on bass. Look for Richie to hit the road again with Sebastian on May 18th in Cincinnatti-for about 2 months that will take them through Canada & the west coast. (A rush released version of Richie's new CD will be available at the NJ EXPO this weekend)

    KISS Mention On "Millenium"
    From: KISS Asylum andJim Pearson
    Friday night on Millenium Frank's wife Katherine, upon seeing a room full of boys and girls - all the boys on one side all the girls on the other - commented that the best way to solve the problem would be to "put on a KISS album, crank up 'Beth' and they'd be together in no time." Kinda cool to hear a KISS reference on what was otherwise a grim episode!


    April 17



    KISS on Godzilla Soundtrack?
    From: KISSfanstv@aol.com
    Gene Simmons was on Rock 103.5 in Chicago today and said that the band is getting along great and that the fans have something to really look forward to. The DJ also mentioned that KISS will have a song on the Godzilla Soundtrack. He did not say if it was a new song or not.
    [KISS Asylum Note: Reports are that band management knows nothing about this possibility]

    Detroit KISS Expo 7/12/98
    From: Jeff Necker
    This years Detroit KISS Expo will be on Sunday July 12, 1998. The event will take place at the Double Tree Hotel in Novi, Michigan. For those who have attended Detroit before; please note that this is a NEW location. The Double Tree is located at I-96 and Novi Road (exit 162). For room reservations call (248)348-5000 and ask for the KISS Expo room rate.
    This years special guest will be Eric Singer. Eric will be doing a Q+A, autographs, and photos. Also; performing their special tribute to KISS will be Detroit's own WAR MACHINE.
    Tickets for this event will go on sale thru TicketMaster on Wednesday April 22,1998 at 10:00am. To charge by phone call (248)645-6666. Ticket are $14.00 in advance. More stuff to be announced in the weeks to come. Any questions may be sent to jnecker@rust.net
    For More KISS Expo Info, Click To the KISS Expo Tour Dates Page


    April 16



    Mars Music Presents: "Ask Eddie!"
    From: KISS Asylum
    The great people at Mars Music have been sponsoring an ongoing Q&A session (using fan submitted questions) with legendary music producer Eddie Kramer at their website since around the first of the year. As you all know, Eddie has been involved with KISS since the very beginning, and so naturally many of the questions he is answering are KISS related. If you want to "Ask Eddie" a question of your own, just click on over to Mars Music an fire away! And don't forget to tell him you heard about it on KISS ASYLUM! KISS ASYLUM has collected all the KISS related questions and Eddie Kramer's answers to them together here for your convenience.
    Click Here To Read The Eddie Kramer Q&A!

    Gordon Gebert News: New Book, CD-Rom and CD
    From: Gordon Gebert
    There will be a one hour interview with KISS & Tell author Gordon G.G. Gebert live at 10:00 p.m. EST on the Allan Handelman Show Sunday night 4/19/98 (April 19, 1998) You need Real Audio to listen at: http://www.alhandelman.com/themain.htm

  • KISS & Tell MORE! Release Date - End of May/June
    Price $19.95
    ISBN - 0-9658794-1-0

  • KISS & Tell CD-ROM
    Release Date - June
    Tentative price - $24.95

  • STILL WICKED CD
    Ron Leejack [of Wicked Lester fame] on guitar - Gordon G.G. Gebert on keyboards
    EP release (4 sample cuts from the album) - May '98
    CD release - Fall '98
    Title - "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
  • New and Official 4x6 Kiss Post Cards
    From: Christine
    Here is some information on the New Kiss Post Cards. There are 24 different poses. The back of each Post Card has the KISS Logo and a Skull. Each card has it's own unique item number and upc code. My url is: http://www.pspinternational.com/kiss/postcards.htm

    News from French Mags "Hard Rock" & "Hard Force"
    From: Tristan
    News from "Hard Rock" and "Hard Force", May editions.
    1. New KISS Tribute CD : Bands like Savitar, Sand&Stromme, Rip&Destroy, Krazzy Lizzy and Blackstar play on a KISS Tribute CD. Earnings will be allowed to the association "Integration" which works with handicapped children. The CD is available by "KISS JOURNAL, c/o Florent Villeret, boulevard Delprat 48, F-13013 Marseille (France)" and costs FFr. 75.--.
    2. On Stevie Salas'(ex- Steve Salas Colorcode)last album "Le Bootleg-Live in Paris", we find a Kiss cover (the song is not mentioned).
    3. In Marilyn Manson's biography "The long hard road out of hell", there is a photo of Brian Warner (Marilyn's real name) with Peter Criss make-up.
    4. Pantera's drummer Vinnie Paul says in an interview : "God of Thunder is the first drums solo I heard in my life and when I was young I loved Peter Criss'way of playing. He's not really the greatest drummer of the world, but he always has an excellent feeling. His way of playing fits perfectly the songs. On a lot of KISS' songs, Shock Me for example, the most important instrument is the drums."


    April 14



    Gene Comments on Psycho Circus Album!
    From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine
    Talked to Gene Simmons today, who said they've got about two more weeks in the studio and that I'd be invited down during the period to hear music. He said Ace is doing solos now and vocal on a song called "In Your Face." They have about 18 songs to choose from at this point. He wouldn't say anything about a release date or a tour, but assured me that rumors about Bruce Fairbairn being replaced were false. Ditto most of the 'news' that's been circulated.
    For More Psycho Circus News,
    Click To The "Psycho Circus Studio Album Page!"

    Psycho Babble Fanzine #2
    From: Steve
    Issue #2 of Psycho babble will be mailed to all subscribers in 2 weeks! This issue is twice the size of the first one and includes all of this:

  • A toll free 1-888 KISS hotline!
  • KISS Fan experiences
  • A KISS Australian Adventure!
  • Tons of fan Artwork
  • Review of the UNION CD
  • New KISS contests
  • New exclusive videos
  • New audios 
  • KISS On-Line - Web Site Review - KISS Otaku
  • KISS Merchandise Perspective with peter Demontigny on Tour Books.
  • Much, much more
    A subscription is only $18 for the year which includes 7 issues! This fanzine is professionally printed with color and is now mailed to over 2,100 KISS fans around the world. To subscribe, just send $18 in a check, money order, or Credit card to:
    Psycho babble
    Po Box 264
    Rensselaer, IN 47978
    Or fax your Credit Card or Check to 219-866-5917 24 Hours! You can also call in your subscription M-F 9am to 1pm at 219-866-0860

    KISS Deutschland Visits With Bruce & John
    From: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
    UNION, the new band from ex-Motley Crue member John Corabi and ex-KISS member Bruce Kulick traveled the first time together for promotion to Germany. They wanted to promote their new album, which is available here in Germany and the rest of Europe on April 27th. Only one week before they arrived here a short acoustic performance was announced. I received an e-mail from the German promoter who informed me about that. At once I phoned the promoter and asked if there was a possibility to have an interview with Bruce and John. After some phone calls, I got an interview date and was very happy.
    Click Here To Read The Full Report!

    KISS/TV Guide Responses
    From: Roth
    Alright, some of us made it into TV Guide regarding their dissing of KISS! To those of you who took the few minutes to voice your thoughts regarding TV Guide insulting KISS my hat is off to you. Here are the letters:

    Don't dis Kiss
    Jeers to your "jeer within a Cheer" regarding Kiss being selected as one of VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll (Cheers & Jeers, March 21.) You praise the concept of musicians voting for other musicians to make this list, but then you criticize their choices! Maybe Kiss made No. 67 because they are still making music after 20-plus years. Or maybe it's the tens of millions of albums sold. You may not like the music, but don't downplay the group's influence on generations of fans and musicians alike. Cindy Zimmerman
    Dexter, Mich.

    Kiss meant as much to rock & roll in the 1970s as the Rolling Stones did in the '60s and Madonna did in the '80s. To suggest that Jefferson Airplane and Grand Funk meant more to rock & roll is insulting. And by the way, who the heck is Procol Harum?
    Terry Carro
    Dilavan, Wis.


    April 13



    KISS Video Spotlight
    From: KISS Asylum
    Commentaries, facts, poll questions and analysis on KISS Videos from throughout KISS' career! Issue #4 is up and the KISS 1988 Crazy Nights Pro-Shot video is reviewed! Click here to read The KISS Video Spotlight!

    A World Without Heroes:
    A Dale Sherman Novel
    From: KISS Asylum
    Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! 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 SEVEN 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 Tidbit
    From: Unmasked
    I have some more news for everyone! I've spoken to the buyer for our company who is in charge of all KISS merchandise coming to Spencer's. She told me that in the works are a ton of new SPENCER exclusive items waiting approval from Gene including: a clock, a new bath robe, and a mirror (kinda like the Aussie ones from '80). But get this, she speaks to Gene on a weekly basis! I need everyone's help on this - I want to make a list of all the merchandise WE want to see come out for the new tour. I will get the list to the buyer (if I'm lucky I may even speak to Gene himself) and she will pass it on! Here is our chance to let him know what the ARMY really wants to spend their KISS bucks on!! P.S. I can not get any merchandise for anyone, sorry!! E-mail your suggestions to UNMASKED

    Bruce Kulick Reviews The UNION Album
    From: David Fyke
    Recently RAG had the opportunity to talk with Bruce Kulick about his new band UNION and their self titled album which was released February 24th on Mayhem Records. We thought it might be interesting to have Bruce review his own album. He walked us through each track, and explains some details about each song. We started right at the top with the first track on the album.
    Click Over To THE UNION ASYLUM To Read The Review


    April 10



    Psycho Circus Figures At Spencer's
    From: Unmasked
    Here is some NEWS on the new "Psycho Circus" figures due out this summer. I am a manager at Spencer Gifts and just recieved a video on summer merchandise for our store. There was a segment on the new Kiss figures. The first 12,000 will be exclusive to us and will be numbered and stickered with their number between 1 and 12,000. We will also be recieving the phone, and from what the distributor tells me we will get a ton of new stuff for the upcoming tour!
    For More Info On The Psycho Cirucs Figures,
    Click Over To The Psycho Circus Figrues Page

    "KISS Army" On Jenny Jones Show
    From: KLT4725@aol.com
    Today [4-9-98] on the Jenny Jones Show "KISS AMRY" tribute group was the house band for the show. The subject was something to the effect of "Freaky Makeovers" and they played before and after commercials (no songs, just KISS-like jams) and "RNRAN" at the end of the show. Of course, the crowd loved it!
    Also, in the lastest issue of Spencer Gifts newsletter there's a small picture of Gene's Punisher bass. It's the April "Fool-a-thon" issue which is only avalible, I believe, if you own one of those Wild and Crazy discount cards. It's just a small mention saying: "A guy never plays a fool, but he always wants to play a bass guitar- especially if it's a baaaad one signed by Gene Simmons of KISS."


    April 9



    KISS Skit on The Tonite Show with Jay Leno
    From: Ben Knutson
    I was watching Jay Leno on the eighth of April when a woman in the audience asked Jay to help her with here scavenger hunt. She needed a celebrity's cat's hair ball. Jay said his cat was away, but he knew where to find one. So he ran out of the studio and into a KISS concert. There were the boys, all dressed up and standing backstage. Jay explained the situation and Paul said "Peter's your man." Just then Peter turns away from the camera and barfs up a big wet fur ball. Jay took it, put it in the ladyıs box and goes back to the show. It was short but extremely cool.


    April 8



    Bill Aucoin Interview CD
    From: Loch Ness Monster Records
    Loch Ness Monster Records has signed Bill Aucoin and will release '13 CLASSIC KISS STORIES AS TOLD BY BILL AUCOIN'. The CD will include incredibly entertaining and informative stories about classic KISS occurances as well as unknown events. The CD will also include awesome artwork and a never seen before insert foldout photo! Look for the CD to be out by the summer. Order information to follow.

    Gordon G.G. Gebert on Audionet
    From: Clint
    This is on audionet.com today, 4/8/98.
    Behind the Scenes with KISS - 12:00 PM CT
    Gordon G.G. Gebert talks about his book Kiss & Tell, an unauthorized "behind the scenes" view of 70s super group KISS. Listen live at noon or on demand later. http://www.audionet.com/books/live.stm

    Bruce & John in Amsterdam & Europe
    From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
    Bruce Kulick & John Corabi were in Amsterdam (Holland) yesterday for interviews with press and an unplugged performance set up by the KISS Kollector Fanclub Holland.
    Click Over To The UNION ASYLUM For More Info!

    Rockheads Info
    From: Karen
    After 7 long years KISS has finally released the Rockheads to the Carr Family. Working together with Bruce Kulick and Adam Mitchell, the Carr family hopes for some projects in the very near future. They have joined together to see that Eric's Rockheads project becomes a reality.

    The Eric Carr Tapes
    From: Karen
    5 Rare audio tape recodings of Eric that are from his Kiss Pre-Kiss days. They are 20 to 34 years old, made from Eric's own personal tapes from the 60's to the the late 70's very rare. These tapes include the Bionic Boogie album, the original Cellermen songs (2 songs), the Salt and Petter demos (4 songs), the Cellarmen at the Colony House where Eric sings all cover songs (6 songs), and another tape Eric put together of him singing some cover songs. These are cool. For more info email snoopy9@mail.idt.net

    KISS Mention In Swing Magazine
    From: Malinda
    There was amention of Kiss in the latest edition of SWING magazine (May 1998). The cover of the magazine says it's The Best of 1975-1985 issue. Kiss received a brief mention regard their made-for-TV movie, "Kiss Meets the Phantom." It wasn't the most favorable review, but it was mentioned all the same.

    Wendy O. Williams Found Dead
    From: Anjana
    Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of The Plasmatics, died Monday of a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. She was only 48. Her solo album WOW, released in 1984, was produced by Gene Simmons and featured him on bass for some songs, as well as guest appearances by Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Eric Carr. An earlier version of "Thief in the Night" was also included in this album.


    April 6



    KISS Army Online: Fan Focus (KISS Shrine)
    From: KISS Asylum
    Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! We have a Brand New section added to Fan Focus this month called KISS SHRINE.
    Do you have a special place where you keep all your favortie KISS goodies? Do you have a large wall of posters or a cabinet or bookcase filled with KISS merchandise and collectables? If you do, we want to see it! Show off what you got, show your fellow KISS fans your KISS Shrine here on KISS Asylum!
    Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

    We are also taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoos for our "KISS My Tattoo" section.
    Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

    "KAOL 2: Creatures of the Net" Tribute CD Review
    From: KISS Asylum
    If there was any question about the origins of this tribute cd, that all too familiar sound of a computer making on online connection that opens the disc certainly removes all doubt! It's a very cute touch and a great way to open KAOL 2, the second KISS tribute disc from MusiCare Online and featuring bands who have an online connection. The cd (which comes with phenomenonal packaging including: color cd tray, huge booklet with Eric pictures, and two Eric Carr/Rockhead stickers) is packed with 19 tracks, including a never before released song from Eric Carr. Here's a brief look at each of the tracks.
    Click Here To Read This Great Review!

    First UNION Tour Dates!
    From: Paula Hogan / Mayhem Records
    Here is the first week. These are approved by Larry Mazer. There could be an addition in Hollywood but that is something that is still be worked on. More dates will follow.
    April 30 - Brick by Brick (San Diego CA)
    May 02 - Reseda Country Club (Reseda CA)
    May 03 - Crossroads Bar & Grill (Yucaipa CA)
    May 05 - Grizzly's (Holladay UT)
    May 06 - Grizzly Rose (Denver CO)
    Check the OFFICIAL UNION page, UNION Asylum, for all the latest UNION news!

    KISS & Tell Authors Interviewed on Radio
    From: Gordon Gebert
    KISS & Tell Authors, Gordon G.G. Gebert and Bob McAdams will be interviewed on April 27th (date sound familiar?) by Dave Rosenburg on WZLX, Boston radio's morning show.

    KISS Freaks Special Delivery #8
    From: Steve Stierwalt
    This issue will be mailed out in about two weeks. Which is two weeks earlier than I had planned.

  • Reviews and pictures of the Indianapolis KISS Expo
  • Reviews and pictures of the Nashville KISS Expo
  • Review of the KISS'D show from Indianapolis
  • Review of KAOL2 Creatures of the Net
  • Union Asylum reviews the Orlando KISS Expo
  • Art or Arrogance Through the Past Darkly 1981-82 by Julian Gill & much more!
  • Four more pages have been added!
    If you have picked up any issues of Special Delivery, send your review of the issue you have gotten. I will be picking at random winners to receive extentions to their subscriptions or if you are not a subscriber you have a chance to receive a few FREE issues. If you are interested in receiving ISSUE 8 send $3 to:
    Steve Stierwalt, Jr.
    Attn: KISS Freaks
    5246 Padre Lane
    Indianapolis, IN 46237

    A World Without Heroes:
    A Dale Sherman Novel
    From: KISS Asylum
    Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! 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 SIX 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!"

    UNION Radio Promo Tour '98 Photo Album
    From: The UNION Asylum
    From February 9th to February 20th UNION's Bruce Kulick & John Corabi (shepherded by Paula Hogan) went on a barnstorming radio promo tour through the Mid-West and Northeast to try and drum up support for the band's debut UNION album. The UNION Asylum previously brought you Paula's written tavelogue of the experience, and now for your viewing pleasure we present some photos (and brief commentary about each) of that tour straight from Bruce & John themselves!
    Click Here To View These Great Pictures!

    KISS & UNION Polls!
    From: KISS Asylum
    Thanks to everyone that submitted their results to the March KISS/UNION Asylum Polls. To check out the results of The KISS Asylum Poll question, "Do you think (not what you would like, but what you think will actually be the case) the "Psycho Circus" tour will be KISS's last tour?" , click here.
    To find out the results of the UNION Asylum Poll question "Now that you've had some time to let UNION rock your world, what's your favorite song on the CD?", click here. Check it out! Don't forget to participate in the April KISS/UNION Asylum Polls while you are there! =)

    Pre-Order Psycho Circus Figures at Sam Goody
    From: Darrell Clulow / Sam Goody Employee
    For the information of the fans, you can now stop by your local Sam Goody or Musicland and pre-order the KISS Psyco Circus Action Figures. All it takes is a $5.00 Deposit. They are sold only in sets of 4. No individual figure sales. The set runs $49.99.

    Pre-Order Psycho Circus Figures at Suncoast
    From: kizntime@ix.netcom.com
    Suncoast Motion Picture Company has started taking reservations for the new action figures. Price for advance reserves is $49 per set of 4 (only a $5 deposit is required for reserving a set), expected release date is July.
    For KISS Psycho Circus Action Figures News, check the Psycho Circus Action Figure page!

    Peter Criss Reissues
    From: KISSfanstv
    Got the Peter Criss Reissues [from Mercury out April 7th]. They are just like the albums, a front and back cover, On the inside, it just gives a track listing of who write it, and a thank you list. The sound quality is great on these things. Here is the track listing.

    Out of Control (1980)
    1. By Myself
    2. In Trouble Again
    3. Where Will They Run
    4. I Found Love
    5. There's Nothing Better
    6. Out Of Control
    7. Words
    8. You Better Run
    9. My Life
    10. Feel Like Letting Go

    Let Me Rock You (1982)
    1. Let It Go
    2. Tears
    3. Move On Over
    4. Jealous Guy ( John Lennon cover)
    5. Destiny
    6. Some Kinda' Hurricane
    7. Let Me Rock You
    8. First Day In The Rain
    9. Feel Like Heaven
    10. Bad Boys


    April 3



    Orlando KISS Expo '98 & Bruce Kulick Guitar Clinic
    From: KISS/UNION Asylum
    The weekend of March 28th & 29th was a great one for KISS fans to be in Orlando, Florida! The city was host to two wonderful events over this past weekend. The weekend started off with a BANG at Thoroughbred Music, the site of a smokin' guitar clinic by guitarist extraordinaire Bruce Kulick. The Orlando KISS Expo '98 was held at the Holiday Inn on International Drive on Sunday, March 29th, and Expo promoters Keith Laroux and Russell Dannecker brought KISS fans another excellent KISS gathering!
    Click Here To Read All The Details

    KISS Expos Down Under
    From: Nico
    KISS Army International/Strike mag. proudly presents the 3rd Annual Aussie KISS Expos.

    Adelaide - Sunday, May 3rd 1998
    At the Cartoons
    145 Hindley street - Adelaide, SA - tel. 08-8231-3477
    The expo will start at 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm
    Tickets will be available at the door at $9 per head

    Melbourne - Saturday, May 9th 1998
    At the Central Club Hotel
    293 Swan Street - Richmond, Vic - tel. 03-9428-1480
    The expo will start at 5:00 pm until late
    Tickets will be available at the door at $12 per head

    Sydney - Saturday, May 23rd 1998
    At the Balmain Leagues Club
    138/152 Victoria Road - Rozelle, NSW - tel. 02-9555-1650
    The expo will start at 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm
    Tickets will be available at the door at $12 per head
    Tickets also on sale now at the Balmain Leagues Club

    Some of the main happenings of the day are:

  • All-day KISS videos shown on a giant screen which will include unreleased tv and live footage.
  • Latest news from the internet.
  • Prizes to be given away throughout the night with various competitions including: Trivia questions competition. Best make-up competition... there will be a table where you can apply your favourite members' make-up. KISS tattoos competition. Sing along karaoke competition. Prizes include: autographed material, KISS guitar picks, UNION cds and KISS Army International merchandise.
  • Phone call with Bruce Kulick (recorded that day) that will tell us all about his new UNION album and we'll play it on the day.
  • Kissteria tribute band from Sydney in concert (except for Adelaide).
  • Merchandise will be available. there will be 10 stands overloaded with KISS memorabilia from Europe and America including all the latest official U.D. merchandise.
    For more information, please write to: Nicola & Joanne Ciccarone - 2 / 49 Rose Street - Coburg, Vic. 3058 - fax 9383-5900 - e-mail: nicokiss@eisa.net.au
    For More KISS Expo Dates, check the KISS Asylum Expo Tour Dates Page.

    KISS in Toy Fair Magazine
    From: Batteman
    I picked up a copy of Toy Fare magizine, put out by the friendly folks at Wizard. And in it was a picture of the new Gene "Demon" Simmons doll, and the Psycho Circus comic series, Gene "The Ring Master". The two figures look great. It also said that the costumes that they wear in the Psycho Circus comic series, they will also wear onstage for their next tour.

    "Beth" Single Released Overseas
    From: Morphman
    This was up on Hardradio's news section. I am guessing that the Beth single they are talking about it his remake with is band CRISS. "PETER CRISS has released a solo version of 'Beth' as a single overseas, along with backing tracks, 'Blue Moon Over Brooklyn' and 'Bad Attitude.'"

    KISS Karisma Website Update
    From: Michael Edwards / KISS Karisma Online
    Hi everyone. I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that the KISS Karisma site has been updated. I've included a bunch of older articles from past issues, including interviews with UNION, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Singer, as well as some exclusive photos and a really cool feature called "It Came From The Vaults" that has some of the stranger photos and clippings that I've acquired over the years. While you're there, check out the subscription information page and see how you can get the latest UNION news delivered to your door every two months. The site will continue to feature both UNION and KISS, but I'm proud to announce that we will be the first all-UNION fanzine beginning with our next issue, due out in about two weeks. That one features an exclusive interview with John Corabi, as well as a cool UNION contest. E-mail me for more info! In the meantime, have fun at the new site and keep calling the radio and retail outlets to demand UNION!

    KISS Karisma's Reunion Tour Photos
    From: Michael Edwards / KISS Karisma Online
    The photos were taken in Greensboro, NC on September 28, 1996 and in Hampton, VA on October 4, 1996. Thanks to KISS, I was able to get photo passes to both shows, and it was an experience like no other. (Anyone who saw them really close in full costume knows what I mean!)
    Click Here To See The Photos

    KISS Hockey Masks
    From: DerfNader
    It seems Jamie McKlennan of the St. Louis Blues has more than one KISS mask. While I was watching NHL Cool Shots (the hockey show), they did a little segment on him. All the sudden, Rock and Roll All Nite started to play and they showed a few of his helmets. One had the original member's faces painted on the top with the KISS logo on the chin protector. The interviewer asked him why KISS was painted all over his masks. He replied, "Because I am a KISS fan." KISS and hockey just seem to be getting closer and closer.

    Montreal Record Show
    From: Johanne
    Get ready for the next Montreal Record Show on Saturday April 25. There will be a lot of KISS dealers and some cool stuff to win. The cover charge is 3$. The doors open at 10am til 4pm. And this is at the Hotel du Parc in Montreal, Quebec.

    KISS Kollector Photo Special
    From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
    The KISS Kollector Fanclub has issued a photospecial dedicated to the recent KISS Alive/Worldwide '96-97 Tour. Lots of awesome live photos, including 8 pages in beautiful full-color, of KISS' most successful tour ever and a few exclusive backstage pictures.
    Relive the spectacular reunion tour of Paul, Gene, Ace & Peter once more. The photospecial is only 15 Dutch guilders (within Europe please add 2,50 guilders, outside Europe please add 5 guilders for postage). Send away to:
    KISS Kollector Fanclub
    Herenweg 109
    1244 PZ Ankeveen, Holland
    or e-mail joovel@vpro.nl for more info.



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