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January 2008 News

Page updated on January 31, 2008
All news should be considered an unconfirmed report unless verified, and all information published at KISS Asylum is attributed to the source from which it was received so that readers may judge the validity of the statements for themselves. All information is confirmed where possible, and all publication is governed by common sense.

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From: Rockpages Web Magazine
Posted: January 31, 2008

Rockpages Web Magazine that is established in Greece and it is provided in both Greek and English languages.

Our magazine went all the way and decided to celebrate a whole year to KISS for their 35th anniversary. No less than 30 KISS-related figures were interviewed (eg. Bob Gruen, Jim Vallance, Jay Messina etc.) about KISS and their relation with the band, band members etc.

The first person who shared some of his thoughts was non other than BILL AUCOIN! Read what Bill has to say at http://www.rockpages.gr/kissspecial2008/1-BillAucoin-en.htm

From: TheAceFrehleyArchive.com
by Bill Baker
Posted: January 31, 2008

Bill Baker is back with his first update of 2008!

Seeing as it was a New Year, we decided to give the site a new look. Hope everyone out there likes the new design! http://www.theacefrehleyarchive.com/

So what’s new on our planet? The all new Fractured Mirror 2 disc DVD set. This set covers all the eras of the world's only ACE FREHLEY tribute band from the beginning up to the last show. We went through all of the video we had, and picked out quite a variety of songs and clips. It also shows the ACE FREHLEY Archives museum that was featured at many of the 90's KISS Expos, rare rehearsal footage of Fractured Mirror and unreleased ACE FREHLEY concert footage that came direct from Bill Baker's Archives. A must for any Ace fan!
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From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 30, 2008

Check out this cool clip of DoubleVirgo performing their version of KISS' "Secretly Cruel". Obviously, the guys are huge KISS Fans! Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjOxhy42M6s

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 30, 2008

Sarah Brightman spoke about Paul, with co-anchor Julie Chen, on the Early Show today.

"With Paul (Stanley), he was amazing. And I had this sort of quite dark song with sort of operatic tendencies in it. And I just thought he would be great for this, and asked him, and he really wanted to do it, so that was it!"

Stanley played "Phantom" in the Canadian version.
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From: GeneSimmons.com
by GENE SIMMONS
Posted: January 30, 2008

Here is a tv anti drug campaign I did in the late 80's.

That's me in spfx wiz Rick Baker's prosthetic makeup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=til3ObP-Kws

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 30, 2008

Thirty five years ago today - January 30, 1973, KISS performed their very first concert at Popcorn (The Coventry) in Queens, NY. The band performed 2 sets at the club that night for a crowd of under 10 people.

Earlier this week, Gene recalled how that show came about:

1973 was the beginning.
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From: KISS Online
Posted: January 29, 2008

Don't forget to check out Paul with Sarah Brightman on the stellar duet "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)". The song is featured on Sarah's new album SYMPHONY, which is in stores TODAY

To hear another clip of Paul and Sarah's duet, CLICK HERE and then click "I Will Be With You" under Track Listings.

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 29, 2008

Last night, PAUL STANLEY confirmed that KISS will tour Europe and Scandinavia this May and June. The band will play arena and stadium shows.

Details to follow....Stay tuned to KISSONLINE!

From: forum.newsarama.com
by Tim Janson
Posted: January 28, 2008

From: IDW/Simmons Comic Group
Written by: Tom Waltz
Art By: Casey Maloney, Marc Rueda
Reviewed by Tim Janson

Created by KISS bassist, GENE SIMMONS, Zipper is the epitome of a "stranger in a strange land" story (with apologies to Robert heinlein). Xeng Ral has fled from his world where individuality is non-existent and all its beings are a part of a great collective. He refused to conform and give up his free will, escaping to Earth and to the city of Detroit. Xeng Ral’s Exo suit gives him the ability to cloak his appearance so he can pass for human, as well as being able to translate any language, not to mention imparting various physical abilities such as enhanced strength and speed. In the first two issues he has befriended a small-time crook named Ronnie and a Detroit Detective.

Xeng’s race, the Etherians, have tracked him to Earth and set four hunters on his trail. They are intent on bringing Xeng back so their collective can be made whole again. The result is an all out war on Detroit’s streets with Ronnie and Detective Maki caught in the middle of the fight between the aliens. There is also a slowly developing subplot regarding a Los Angeles minister who has had visions of Earth being invaded by an alien race and he is gathering an army of followers to combat them.
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From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 28, 2008

When the KISS 4K team, Demon, Starchild, King of All Beasts and Celestial along with Wicked Lester are attacked by the mad Dr. Magus and his army of knights on horseback, they must learn to use recently discovered powers or be destroyed. Plus, the Destroyer Cult makes a deal with Unholy to destroy our heroes.

And lookee here! This issue’s cover is part of a series of interlocking covers that grace KISS 4K #2-#5! Collect ‘em all!

KISS 4K is available at comic book shops everywhere or at www.kiss4k.com.

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 29, 2008

Pictured is an actual newspaper ad for KISS' Sydney, Australia show from the Daily Telegraph.

KISS' full schedule of shows for Australia and New Zealand is:

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. ING F1 GRAND PRIX, MARCH 16th
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, MARCH 18th
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. ACER ARENA, MARCH 20th
WELLINGTON, NZ. ROCK2WTGN FESTIVAL, MARCH 22nd

The Fan site KISS Army Australia, has posted a great list of travel information for KISS fans looking to attend any of these shows. Information on airlines, hotels and local transportation is included.

CLICK HERE to view the travel info.

From: DetroitKISSExpo.com
Posted: January 27, 2008

The 2008 Detroit KISS Expo will be held at the Metropolitan Hotel, Sunday March 16th, from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm (12:00pm for VIP holders). The Hotel is located at the Detroit Metro Airport. Call for reservations.

31500 Wick Road
Romulus, MI. 48174
734-467-8000

Special guest will be announced. KISS Tribute Band will perform full show. VIP holders will receive a commemorative laminate pass and a set of 4 stunning 8X10 photos from the 77-78 Love Gun tour that are suitable for framing. KISS merchandise and collectables will be on sale throughout the day. If you plan on staying at the hotel, get your rooms soon. They will sell out early and ask for the special KISS Expo room rate. Kids under 12 will get into the expo for free. To order tickets or vender information, visit the website. http://detroitkissexpo.com/

From: GeneSimmons.com
Posted: January 26, 2008

Gene is interviewed by Jim Cramer on CNBC's Mad Money. They discuss Gene's marketing successes and Gene's firing from The Apprentice.

Watch the video at http://www.genesimmons.com/pages/madmoney/index.html

From: TommyThayer.com
Posted: January 25, 2008

Tommy is shown here together with Henry Juszkiewicz, owner and CEO of Gibson Guitars, Saturday (Jan. 19) at the Anaheim NAMM show. "I wanted to catch up with the people that support me with the best guitars in the world," says Tommy. Along with Gibson Guitars, Tommy visited Hughes & Kettner Amplifiers to check in on his new stage amplification system that he will use for KISS tour dates in 2008.

From: Stepping Out Magazine
by Dan Lorenzo
Posted: January 24, 2008

The Artist Currently Known As PAUL STANLEY Raise your hand if you grew up a huge fan of the band KISS. Yeah, me too.Kiss is the reason many of us musicians started playing an instrument. We were into KISS…maybe too much. Well, their old music still holds up to my ears, so I jumped at the chance to interview PAUL STANLEY. Paul comes to New Jersey Feb. 8th and 9th without his fire-breathing buddy, GENE SIMMONS. Paul has an art exhibit at Wentworth Gallery, 171 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack • 201-488-7661, Feb. 8th, and at Wentworth Gallery, Short Hills Mall, 1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills • 973-564-9776, Feb. 9th.

Dan Lorenzo: You went to high school for Music and Art. Why did you wait so long to start doing something with your artwork?

PAUL STANLEY: Well, I’ve always been involved in different forms of art. Really what happened was, I kind of soured on art because I enjoy doing things of my own volition, you know, my own decision. When people are telling me what they expect, and what their deadlines are.....structuring too much takes the fun out of it. I don’t mind working seven days a week, but it has to be by my own decision. I don’t like to work up to other people’s ideas or expectations, so I kind of veered away from art. It sounds very good that I went to The High School of Music & Art, but I actually failed Art.
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From: Blabbermouth.net
Posted: January 24, 2008

KISS bassist/vocalist GENE SIMMONS will guest on the ABC-TV's "Ugly Betty" tonight (Thursday, January 24) at 8:00 p.m. Says Gene: "OK, kids. Set your Tivo. I'm someone's daddy. You'll understand when you see the show. A sneak peek at the episode featuring Simmons is available by clicking here

From: Rapid City Journal
by Rapid City Journal Staff
Posted: January 23, 2008

ACE FREHLEY, an original member and lead guitar player for KISS in the 1970s and '80s, is bringing his solo act to Rapid City.

Frehley will play at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theater at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

Frehley played with KISS from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. He went on to a solo career before rejoining KISS in 1996 for a reunion tour.

The second go-round with KISS lasted until 2002 when he left after the band's Farewell Tour came to an end.

Tickets are available at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center box office and Silverado Gaming Establishment in Deadwood or by calling 394-4111 or 1-800-GOT-MINE.

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 23, 2008

One of the most legendary and influential bands in rock history KISS will perform concerts in Sydney and Brisbane in March. The concerts will follow the band's spectacular performance to close the 2008 Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday 16 March.

This Friday, January 25th at 9am local venue time, the KISS Army will have exclusive access to a presale for KISS' appearances at the dates below:

Date: Tuesday 18th March, 2008
City: Brisbane, Australia
Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
KISS Army Presale Date: 01/25/2007 @ 9am local venue time
Public On-Sale: Mon 4 Feb, 9am
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From: CW11
submitted by Dina
Posted:

The KISS lead singer talked to CW11 about his painting projects.

The video that aired, along with a Web Extra of the entire uncut interview, is available at:

http://weblogs.cw11.com/news/local/morningnews/
blogs/2008/01/paul_stanley_live.html

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 22, 2008

PAUL STANLEY, the multitalented artist and legendary front man for the iconic group KISS, announced today that he will appear on the upcoming Sarah Brightman album, 'Symphony' (Manhattan Records), slated to be released in the United States on January 29, 2008.

Stanley, who in addition to his songwriting and performing responsibilities for KISS, is an accomplished solo artist, painter and stage performer, collaborated with Brightman on the duet "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)" off the forthcoming album 'Symphony.' Interestingly, both are "Phantom of the Opera" alums with Brightman having originated the role of Christine Daae in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production and Stanley who received rave reviews for his portrayal of The Phantom in the Toronto stage version.

'As a fan of Sarah's stage, recording and concert work, I was immediately intrigued with the potential of what our voices together might create,' said Stanley. 'We were both really pleased with how our duet turned out and performing live together is a real possibility.'
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From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 22, 2008

Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon PAUL STANLEY. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9.

Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.

PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearances
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From: Mick's Headbanger's Ball
Posted: January 21, 2008

Original KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY has added a San Diego date to his upcoming tour. Frehley's upcoming schedule is now shaping up as follows:

Feb. 20 - Rams Head Live! - Baltimore, MD
Feb. 22 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
Feb. 23 - House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
Feb. 24 - House of Blues - Dallas, TX
Feb. 26 - Pop's - Sauget, IL
Feb. 28 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Feb. 29 - The Bear's Den - Niagara Falls, NY
Mar. 01 - The Bear's Den - Niagara Falls, NY
Mar. 03 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC
Mar. 04 - Theatre Capitole - Quebec City, QC
Mar. 08 - Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
Mar. 09 - Emerald Theater - Mt. Clemens, MI
Mar. 11 - Fargo Theatre - Fargo, ND
Mar. 12 - The Garrick Centre - Winnipeg, MB
Mar. 14 - Flames Central - Calgary, AB
Mar. 15 - Edmonton Events Centre - Edmonton, AB
Mar. 17 - Wilma Theater - Missoula, MT
Mar. 18 - Big Easy - Spokane, WA
Mar. 19 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
Mar. 21 - Grand Ballroom at Regency Center - San Francisco, CA
Mar. 24 - House of Blues – San Diego, CA
Mar. 29 - Rushmore Civic Theater - Rapid City, SD
Apr. 11 - Astoria - London, England

From: GeneSimmons.com
by GENE SIMMONS
Posted: January 20, 2008

Well, this Apprentice story just keeps on going. We've gotten truck loads of your emails and I must admit to being humbled by your overwhelming support of my decisions on the show. I must admit to you all that, although it means the world to me that you supported my decisions, I would have made those same decisions if every single one of you panned me for it. And, here's why. I believe you have to stand by your convictions. If you are qualified to make an assessment (and this statement is difficult to qualify and quantify, I will grant you), AND I AM!!! And, if you are convinced it's the right one -- first, listen to other arguments and then make a decision.

And, stand by it.

If you watched the Apprentice, you will notice the first thing I did, was open up the "challenge" to a discussion -- a "think tank", if you will. After I heard all the variable ideas, as team leader, I was given the responsibility of making decisions. And, that's what I did.

No one else chose to ignore the "ink at half the price" (an idiotic marketing idea, if ever there was one -- pardon me, Kodak). I did!!! It was my decision. Therefore, if the execs thought based on not emphasizing "ink" in our campaign cost us the contest, THEN ONLY I SHOULD BE FIRED.

My decision, and I still stand by it, is to position KODAK as a worldwide brand (hence the "World" in the positioning phrase) and to MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING...not load you down with details you will not remember or care about after you read something they want you to know about (...) "Ink." . AT HALF THE PRICE...??

Ultimately, I thought it was a huge mistake to make KODAK appear like a DISCOUNT COMPANY.
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From: TheStreet.com
Posted: January 20, 2008

CNBC's Jim Cramer, who appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice in the episode where Gene was fired, discusses why he thinks Gene shouldn't have been fired in the following video:

http://www.thestreet.com/video/index.html?bcpid=1155328549&bclid=1137812485&bctid=1381696974

There are also additional deleted scenes from The Celebrity Apprentice available at:
http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/video/#mea=206286

From: KISS Asylum
Posted: January 20, 2008

The staff at KISS KISS Asylum wishes PAUL STANLEY a happy birthday.

(Paul is pictured with a birthday cake that was presented to him by the Washburn staff at NAMM)

From: Music Star Productions
Posted: January 20, 2008

Here are a few photos from the NAMM show Saturday in Annaheim.

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From: NBC.com
Posted: January 18, 2008

Gene was project leader for the Women's team on Celebrity Apprentice last night, and was subsequently fired.

Watch Gene's exit interview for The Celebrity Apprentice at:

http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/video/#mea=206392

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 18, 2008

ERIC SINGER will also attend the NAMM show this weekend. His schedule is as follows:

Friday Jan.18th
Zildjian @ 3PM

Saturday Jan.19th
Musicstar Prod. @ 12:30pm
PEARL drums @ 2pm
Zildjian @ 3pm

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 17, 2008

Paul will attend the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show this Saturday. He will be signing autographs at the Washburn Guitars booth (#5244) at noon.

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

From: NBC.com
Posted: January 16, 2008

A new episode of Celebity Apprentice will air Thursday at 9PM Eastern. In the mean time, enjoy this clip of Gene talking about his charity of choice, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/video/#mea=199368

From: NBC.com
Posted: January 15, 2008

Gene explains the method to his apparent madness.

Click here to view the video.

Visit www.nbc.com to watch complete episodes of Celebrity Apprentice online.

From: Televisionista
Posted: January 15, 2008

Gene appears on the January 24th episode of ABC's "Ugly Betty" . The photo is a still from the show.

CLICK HERE to visit the Televionista site and view more stills from the episode.

From: Hawaii Reporter
by Sam Slom (photos by Mel Ah Ching)
Posted: January 15, 2008

GENE SIMMONS (yes, that GENE SIMMONS of KISS rock n' Roll fame) was the keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Small Business Hawaii (SBH) Business and Investment Conference in Honolulu last Wednesday, Jan. 9.

GENE SIMMONS joined a long and distinguished list of former SBH keynoters including Steve Forbes, William Simon, Dr. John Rutledge, John Fund of the Wall Street Journal, Wally "Famous" Amos, Howard Jarvis, Governors, Mayors and Congressmen, among others.

Many business people asked me -- before they heard GENE SIMMONS speak -- why would I invite a rock star to address a business conference, sprinkled with many top business and political leaders?
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From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 15, 2008

The 2008 Cleveland KISS Fan Expo will take place on Saturday February 23rd from 1:00PM to 7:00PM at the Holiday Inn Hotel Cleveland Airport. The Hotel is located at 4181 West 150th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135. For hotel rooms - call 1-216-252-7700 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate.

Special Guests this year are Bob Kulick and the ultimate KISS tribute band Mr. Speed. Bob will be doing a Q/A and will be available for autographs and photos. KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will also be a trivia contest and a raffle.

KISSONLINE will be attending the expo!

A limited number of VIP Laminates as well as regular tickets are on sale now. For Tickets or more info Click Here:

From: KISSOnline
Posted: January 13, 2008

A preview clip of Paul's duet with Sarah Brightman on "I Will Be with You" has been posted to Amazon.com. The song is from her new album SYMPHONY, which will be released on January 29th.

CLICK HERE to visit the Amazon page. Then click the link that reads "preview all" to hear the clip.

From: trademork.com
Posted: January 13, 2008

On January 2, 2008, KISS guitarist and vocalist GENE SIMMONS filed to protect the trademark GENE SIMMONS Wet in relation to "bottled spring water, bottled drinking water and bottled flavored water drinks".

Its not surprising that Simmons, a tireless entrepreneur and self-promoter, wants a piece of the bottled water business. But "GENE SIMMONS Wet"? Mork wonders if its going to taste like plain water, or like a salty, hairy Jewish guy (Simmons’ birth name is Chaim Witz). Tasty!

Mork also found that GENE SIMMONS has registered the trademark Zipper in relation to comic books. But he’s also registered Zipper in relation to a variety of "adult sexual aids" including:
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From: Music Star Productions
Posted: January 12, 2008

BRUCE KULICK and ERIC SINGER of KISS will join Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy, Quiet Riot, Dio) and Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister) at Music Star Productions booth #4904 Saturday at 12:30 for autographs to promote their Icons of Rock DVD’S as well as their personal projects.
ERIC SINGER: Icons of Rock’s All Access to Drumming DVD and #1 Selling Kissology III DVD
BRUCE KULICK: Icons of Rock’s, KISS Forever DVD, #1 Selling Kissology III DVD and Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
Rudy Sarzo: Icons of Rock’s, Bass Essentials DVD, as well as the tell all book "Off the Rails", that details Rudy’s tenure with Ozzy Osbourne
Eddie Ojeda: Icons of Rock’s Twisted Method DVD and solo CD

Meet the artists for an autograph session at Music Star Productions booth #4904

From: bookgasm.com
by: Louis Fowler
Posted: January 12, 2008

You are going to see the name "GENE SIMMONS" quite a bit on this list. No, it’s not a mistake.

You see, while other comic critics’ lists will have maybe one or two superhero books, they are all usually filed with one-shots or graphic novels, all drawn "stick-figure"-style and feature plots about young women who are Tori Amos fans, cut themselves and ruminate non-stop about how much they hate George Bush.

And let’s not even get into the ones with titles like MALIK TRIUMPHANT: AN ORPHAN’S JOURNEY OUT OF DARFUR.

No one honestly "enjoys" reading those types of comics. Critics feel like they have to put them on their lists because they are "important," in their never-ending quest to find the next MAUS. With SERIOUS ISSUES, I say "screw that." I read comics for fun. Yes, fun.

So, in accordance with that ideal, why wouldn’t my year-end list be made up of comics that I thoroughly enjoyed? These are issues and story arcs that brought me a great deal of pleasure, and while they are in no danger of winning a Pulitzer (or even possibly an Eisner), they earned something even better: my hard-earned dollar.

And if I know GENE SIMMONS, that’s all he wants anyway …
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KISS Postage Stamps
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: January 11, 2008

Just released - 6 different styles of KISS First Class Postage Stamps! These little jewels can be used to mail any letter under 1 ounce. Sold in sheets of 20.Each individual stamp is 2" x 1.25". The sheet is 9.5" x 7.25".

Full Sheet of 20 for $19.95 at KISSmuseum.com

From: Rams Head Live
Posted: January 11, 2008

ACE FREHLEY at Rams Head Live w/ The Cheaters
Wednesday, February 20
Doors 7pm
$25 Advance | $29 Day of Show
ALL AG

http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 11, 2008

Paul is confirmed to appear on EXTRA! this weekend for, according to the producer, "a big piece tonight and an even bigger piece again on the weekend show" about Paul’s successful art career.

CLICK HERE to see a portion of the interview on EXTRA! 's website.

CLICK HERE to find out where & when the full segment will air in your specific area.

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 10, 2008

Kiss Rocker Paints Too - PAUL STANLEY from KISS talks about his other job as an artist.

Click the link below to hear this great interview Paul did with ABC Radio.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview.

From: Music Star Productions
Posted: January 10, 2008

Anaheim, CA, January 17th - 20th , Winter NAMM '08. Check out Music Star Productions at booth #4904, and throw your name in the COFFIN CASE™ for your chance to be a guest at the Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp Summer Tour '08! Meet, greet and jam with legendary rockers as well as perform on-stage as the opening act in a major concert venue. Music Star Productions, the producers of #1 selling Icons of Rock instructional Book/DVD series and Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp, has teamed up to bring the legends to you in this Rockin' opportunity.

BRUCE KULICK (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad) will personally select the winning entry. The grand prize winner will be announced on Friday January 25 th 2008.

If you missed your flight and can't make it to Anaheim, simply send an email to info@musicstarproductions.com and you will automatically be entered to win.

For additional information, contact Patrick McCormick 925-685-1804 or visit www.musicstarproductions.com and NAMM Booth #4904

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 9, 2008

Click the link below to hear Paul's interview from Q104.3's Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show.

CLICK HERE to hear the interview.

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 9, 2008

Here are some wonderful photos of Paul with his parents from Saturday at Wentworth Gallery. As you can see in the photos, Paul gave his proud mom and dad a complete tour of his art work.
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From: BuddyTV
by Lisa Claustro
Posted: January 8, 2008

Rock icon and reality star GENE SIMMONS has a tremendous effect on women. By his own count, he claims to have slept with more than 4800 women. Nowadays, however, it seems the ladies have set their eyes on another Simmons, and it's none other than Nick Tweed-Simmons, Gene's teenage son.

"Nick has usurped my throne, as the alpha-male of all alpha-males," GENE SIMMONS, who stars in A&E's GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels, told an Australian publication called The Advertiser. "So when I'm in public and the girls run over and I'm thinking to myself, 'Simmons, you devil you've still got it'. And you know when they giggle? [That's when] I'm thinking, 'Yeah babe, I've still got it' and they go: 'Where's Nick?'"

GENE SIMMONS and his long-time partner Shannon Tweed don't have to worry about Nick misbehaving, however. As seen on Family Jewels, Nick and sister Sophie Tweed-Simmons are polite, intelligent and well-behaved, positive traits that their 58-year-old father takes credit for.
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From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 8, 2008

Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon PAUL STANLEY. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9.

Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.

PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearances

Friday February 8, 2008 6 - 9 PM
Wentworth Gallery – Riverside Square Mall
171 Riverside Square
Hackensack, NJ

RSVP 201-488-7661
*Call for details on the special VIP Reception with PAUL STANLEY

Saturday February 9, 2008 4 -7 PM
Wentworth Gallery – Short Hills Mall
1200 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ

RSVP 973-564-9776
*Call for details on the special VIP Reception with PAUL STANLEY

CLICK HERE to visit the Wentworth Gallery web site.

From: Radio Reality Check
Posted: January 7, 2008

Another "KISS This" Show on Radio Reality Check show is scheduled for Thursday, January 31st at 8PM (PT) 11PM (ET)! Fans can chat live with other KISS fans around the world! Don't forget to send in your KISS requests and look out for giveaways throughout the show!

Listen and Chat live at: www.radiorealitycheck.com.

From: Metal-Rules.com
by: Marko Syrjälä
Posted: January 6, 2008

Legendary drummer ERIC SINGER first rose to fame playing drums on LITA FORD's DANCIN' ON THE EDGE tour back in 1984. Subsequently he joined up with Tony Iommi and played on two classic BLACK SABBATH albums, SEVENTH STAR in 1986 and THE ETERNAL IDOL the following year. Thereupon he toured the world with Gary Moore before reuniting with his old Black Sabbath colleague Ray Gillen in Badlands. In quick succession he hooked up with Alice Cooper for some touring before stepping in to replace the ailing ERIC CARR in KISS and proceeding to record the classic REVENGE album in 1992 and the follow up CARNIVAL OF SOULS in 1997 as well as the live albums ALIVE III in 1993 and MTV UNPLUGGED in 1996. More recently he has, in addition to touring with both KISS and ALICE COOPER, appeared on Alice's BRUTAL PLANET album in 2000 and THE EYES OF ALICE COOPER album in 2003. He has also toured and put out albums with ESP (ERIC SINGER Project) and worked with Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia, Gilby Clarke and that's not all... read all about it in this forthright interview.

ALICE COOPER

You're now once again on tour with ALICE COOPER. You first played with Alice on the "Trash" world tour back in 1990, how did that come about?
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From: The Buffalo News
by: Jeff Miers
Posted: January 6, 2008

ACE FREHLEY, legendary original lead guitarist with New York City glam rockers KISS, will make a rare Western New York appearance as a solo artist when he brings his band to the Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel on Feb 29. The show was announced this afternoon in a release from the casino.

Frehley, whose "Space Ace" persona during his KISS tenure made him the hero to a few generations of guitarists-in-waiting, will perform inside the Seneca Niagara's intimate Bear's Den. During the performance, the guitarist and his band will debut tunes from a forthcoming album, Frehley's first outside of the confines of KISS in nearly 20 years.

Tickets for the event -- which, considering the size of both the venue and the Frehley mythos, are sure to vanish quickly -- will go on sale at noon Monday. They're priced $30 and will be available at the Eight Clans Gift Shop in the casino, all Ticketmaster locations, through www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 852-5000.

From: RollingStone.com
by: Kyle Anderson
Posted: January 6, 2008

Though we all love Stephen Baldwin, Marilu Henner and Tito Ortiz, our favorite contestant from NBC’s Donald Trump-hosted Celebrity Apprentice has got to be the Demon himself, GENE SIMMONS. Each week, we’ll be tracking the KISS frontman’s progress and rating him based on one of his band’s legendary albums.

This Week’s Task: Trump charges the two teams (one male, one female) with selling hot dogs on the streets of New York. Much sniping and phallic humor ensues. Simmons’ Contribution: After naming his team "Hydra," the Demon got to work calling his famous friends (including bandmate PAUL STANLEY) in an attempt to get them to pay ridiculous amounts of money for frankfurters, all while spouting typical Simmons-esque philosophy and calling himself a vacuum cleaner salesman (see video, below).

http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/video/#mea=200900

From: KISSAsylum
by: Peter Joffe
Posted: January 6, 2008

I got married just a few months ago, and being a lifelong KISS fan, my wife surprised me with a KISS lunch box groom's cake. Since i had the original lunchbox when i was in kindergarten, this made the perfect wedding present. I got to top it off when Paul signed the picture and posed with us for some pictures at the Wentworth Gallery on Long Island. Paul did happen to like the cake. Paul was very cordial and spent a few quality minutes with us. I look forward to enjoying the painting and look forward to getting another one. Being a KISS fan for 28 years, this day was one of my KISS highlights.
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From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 5, 2008

Here are some photos from Paul's appearance Friday at the Long Island Wentworth Gallery.

Paul will be back at the Gallery again on Today (Saturday) from 6 - 9 PM.:

Wentworth Gallery Roosevelt Field Mall Garden City, NY 11530

RSVP: 516.742.6100 - Call for details on the special VIP Reception with PAUL STANLEY.
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From: MSNBC.com
Posted: January 4, 2008

Whether you love or hate the guy, GENE SIMMONS is impossible to ignore and the previews for next week hinted at the ever-so-cool rocker having a run-in with Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Whatever the outcome of that is, Trump will do well to keep Simmons around for the long haul.

Check out this deleted scene from the first episode of Gene making his move on Ivanka:
http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/video/#mea=200922

From: Fox News
Posted: January 4, 2008

PAUL STANLEY was on Fox And Friends this morning.

Check out the video at www.foxnews.com

From: Mick's Headbanger's Ball
Posted: January 4, 2008

Pearl Drums is hosting an autograph session at this year's Winter NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants), which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The signing will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the Pearl booth. It will feature some of the best-known artists in rock and metal, including the following:

Adrian Erlandsson (CRADLE OF FILTH, NEMHAIN)
Barry Kerch (SHINEDOWN)
Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
Craig Nunenmacher (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY)
ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER)
Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL)
Jimmy DeGrasso (MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T)
Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE)
Matt McDonough (MUDVAYNE)
Mike Mangini (ANNIHILATOR, EXTREME)
Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST)
Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, PANTERA)

Important: The NAMM Show is **NOT** open to the public. The only attendees are NAMM member companies and their invited guests.

From: NBC
Posted: January 4, 2008

GENE SIMMONS: KISS Frontman / Entrepreneur

GENE SIMMONS was born in Haifa, Israel, in 1949 and is the only child of his mother, a German Nazi concentration camp survivor. He has always attributed his ethics, morals and drive to his mother's notion's about life. "Every day above ground, is a good day," his mother is apt to say. Every day above ground, indeed.

Read the entire biography at http://www.nbc.com/The_Celebrity_Apprentice/
candidates/gene_simmons.shtml

From: GeneSimmons.com
Posted: January 3, 2008

January 3rd, 2008 on NBC at 9 pm (check your papers for local times), we're going to be on. Who's going to be last man or woman standing? Watch and see.
Here's a promo clip from the show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOtXUydralA

From: Space Walk To The Comet
Posted: January 3, 2008

The 2008 Japan KISS Expos have been confirmed for Feb. 9th & 10th at Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12) in Tokyo!! This year's special guests are ERIC SINGER and BRUCE KULICK. John Corabi (Motley Crue), Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and Richie Scarlet (ACE FREHLEY band) will also perfom.

FEB 9, 2008 (Sat) & 10 (Sun)
Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12)
Takadanobaba, Tokyo
Doors Open 13:00 Start 13:30

For info and to purchase tickets visit:

http://spacewalktothecomet.hp.infoseek.co.jp

From: Reuters
by Belinda Goldsmith
Posted: January 3, 2008

PAUL STANLEY, singer and guitarist with hard rock band KISS, has found a different form of therapy than the typical rock 'n roll staples keeps him grounded -- art.

Stanley, 55, an art major and graduate, returned to painting about seven years ago, finding a strong demand for his work which goes on show at the Wentworth Gallery Garden City in New York on Jan 4.

Stanley spoke to Reuters about his art and music, speaking softly and pausing to think through his answers in stark contrast to his brash, on-stage persona "The Starchild:"
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From: KISSAsylum
by: Michael Jacobs
Posted: January 3, 2008

I've been a KISS fan since 1976 when my older sister put KISS Alive! on my little record player. When I heard Ace was coming to the Norva, I bought tickets the first day they were available. After a local band played for about 20 minutes, Jam Pain Society came on. Not bad, but definitely not what the crowd was there to see. Ace came out and tore into Rip It Out. The band was tight, and everyone on stage seemed to be having a good time. Ace cracked a few jokes, mentioned the Tiger attack, and thanked the military for their service. He introduced Break Out as "A song that me and ERIC CARR wrote".

During his solo at the end of Shock Me, something happened to his Les Paul. A loud crack was heard through the PA, and then a loop of feedback kept repeating itself until Ace walked to the side of the stage and came back with a different guitar. He joked about fucking the guitar up, and then launched right back into the solo as if nothing happened. Love Gun was awesome with his drummer taking the lead vocal. Ace had the crowd singing "Back in the Norfolk Groove". Overall a great show with some classic KISS, as well as classic Ace material. I look forward to his solo album.

Set List:
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From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: January 2, 2008

Below is Paul's interview schedule for this Friday, January 4th:

1.) Q104.3 "The Jim Kerr Show" in NYC – "LIVE" segment @ 7:30 a.m.
2.) Fox & Friends – "LIVE" national television show! - segment between 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
3.) CW 11– Paul will be taping a segment that will air Friday.
4.) ABC News Radio – Segment will be recorded and aired Friday.

The interviews are being done to promote Paul' s Art and his Long Island Wentworth Gallery Art Shows this weekend.
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From: KISSAsylum
Keith Golley
Posted: January 2, 2008

ACE FREHLEY New Years Bash 2008 Report Crocodile Rock Allentown

What Can I Say? Seeing an icon like ACE FREHLEY on New Years Eve - What a way to start the year!

Its Not The First Time We Spent New Years Eve Together: I was a lucky fan and got to go to the Meadowlands, NJ back in 96-97 on the Alive Worldwide tour. Both nights were Nights To Remember.
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From: Associated Press
by Wayne Perry
Posted: January 1, 2008

What do Yogi Berra, the archbishop of Newark, the drummer from the rock group KISS and Miss New Jersey have in common? They're among prominent New Jerseyans who are making resolutions for the new year.

Living the quiet life at the Jersey Shore, former KISS drummer PETER CRISS vows "to practice what I preach next year."

"I have a big mouth for a lot of people, but I never take my own advice and do it myself," said Criss, who lives in Wall Township and is best known for the ballad "Beth" and his cat makeup. "Kids will come up to me, young drummers, and ask me for advice, and I tell them, 'Keep playing, keep practicing, it's about the music, not about the money. Hopefully the money will come later,' and not to get stressed about it. I need to do that, too."

Read the entire article at www.northjersey.com

From: Chicago Sun-Times
by Cindy Pearlman
Posted: January 1, 2008

Five Qs: It all started when Donald Trump asked 'Hey, you want to do the show?'

Is a rocker smart enough to be "The Celebrity Apprentice"? KISS frontman GENE SIMMONS says you should never be too sure. "I think it's fair to say that if it wasn't for the guitar hanging around their necks, many rockers would probably be asking the next person in line if they'd like some fries with that," he opines.

Even so, Simmons joins up for the next installment of "The Apprentice," debuting Jan. 3 on NBC, where celebs try to win $1 million for their charity. How cutthroat was it? Simmons says it wasn't for the faint of heart. "I can't be specific, but the truth is that there was literally more than one doctor that was brought onto the set because of the physical exhaustion."
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From: NewsDay.com
by Rafer Guzman
Posted: January 1, 2008

He's a painter who believes in art's cathartic power, its ability to communicate with viewers and its uncanny habit of revealing hidden facets of the painter himself.

"Pretty heady stuff for a rock and roller," he admits.

The artist is PAUL STANLEY -- that's right, the guitarist from KISS. For much of his life, the only thing he painted was a black star over his right eye, but in recent years he's been putting brush to canvas and selling his works for as much as $60,000 apiece. He's appearing and exhibiting his work Friday and Saturday at the Wentworth Gallery at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City.
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From: KISSAsylum
Posted: January 1, 2008

Here are some photos I took at Ace's New Years Eve show in Allentown, PA.

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