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Live KISS Concert To Stream On Facebook
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: November 19, 2009

Bud Light Golden Wheat presents the legendary rockers KISS on Facebook via a Ustream streaming link live from their show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 9 pm PST on Wednesday, November 25. This is the first-ever live web concert for one of rock's most iconic bands as KISS celebrates the November 19 release of their new, three-track Guitar Hero pack featuring Modern Day Delilah, I Was Made for Loving You and Lick It Up.

Users can watch and interact by visiting the official KISS Facebook page at facebook.com/KISS or on Ustream at www.ustream.tv/channel/kiss-live to connect with other KISS fans for a personal chat and live video experience in real-time during the show. Users who own an Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft can click the Guitar Hero banner at the bottom of the screen and go directly to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Xbox.com to purchase the KISS three-song track pack and queue it up for download to their Xbox 360 console. PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and Wii owners can purchase the track pack through the in-game music store in either Guitar Hero 5 or Band Hero.

KISS chose Ustream (www.ustream.tv),the leading live video platform on the web, because of its powerful platform and scalability in reaching a global audience of unlimited size. The band wanted to connect with their legion of fans that might not have had the chance to catch them during the North American leg of their 35th-anniversary KISS/Alive 35 tour, a 44-city tour that continues through December 15.

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KISS Kedkase Paper Cutout - Free Download
From: Nicebunny.com
Posted: November 18, 2009

Nicebunny.com is offering a FREE downloadable paper artwork sculpture from their website. Just print out the artwork, cut it out, put it together and there you go! A great desktop companion.

Download the artwork here.

 

 

 

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Peter Criss: Breast Cancer Not Just For Women
From: Yahoo News
Posted: November 18, 2009

Former KISS drummer Peter Criss is speaking out about his recent bout with breast cancer.

The rocker known as "Catman" is encouraging other men to get tested as soon as they suspect something might be wrong.

He says he didn't think it was possible for men to get breast cancer until he went to a doctor after finding a small lump on his left breast in 2007. He later learned that the cancer had been caught early enough that he wouldn't need chemotherapy, radiation or medication after the lump was surgically removed.

Dr. Alexander Swistel, who treated Criss, says the 63-year-old New Jersey resident is cancer-free today.

Criss says there shouldn't be any stigma attached to having the disease or seeking help for it. He's working on a new solo album and an autobiography.

Watch an interview with Criss at http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=16697483&ch=4226715&src=news

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Do You Love Me From Vancouver
From: JGREGG82
Posted: November 17, 2009

Here is a clip of KISS performing "Do You Love Me" at the Vancouver GM Place November 14th.

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Winnipeg Cobbler 'KISS'ed By Fame
From: cbc.ca
Posted: November 17, 2009

A Winnipeg cobbler was called to action early this week to perform an emergency repair on one of the world's most famous pairs of boots.

Brian Layte, owner of The Shoe Doctor shop in Winnipeg's Wolseley neighbourhood, was given just hours on Monday to fix the heel of one of Gene Simmons's boots.

The bassist's flamboyant, pyrotechnic-loving rock band, KISS, was in town to play a concert at the MTS Centre that night.

A member of the band's entourage approached Layte at his store on the day of the concert with one of Simmons's trademark thigh-high boots in hand.

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Paul And Tommy Interviewed on 'Metalheadz' Radio Show
From: Blabbermouth.net
Posted: November 16, 2009

KISS members Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer were recently interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show.

[Interview]

 

 

 

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Paul Discusses Guitar Hero, Alive 35 Tour, and Upcoming Facebook Concert
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: November 16, 2009

Paul Stanley is interviewed by MajorNelson.com the official blog of Microsoft's Xbox Live. Paul discusses KISS' Guitar Hero 3-song track pack, the Alive 35 tour, and more in this podcast. Larry Hryb, Director of Programming for Microsoft Xbox Live conducts the interview.

[Interview]

 

 

 

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Concert Review: KISS in Calgary
From: Sun Media
by Lisa Wilton
Posted: November 16, 2009

They rocked, they rolled, they made inappropriate facial expressions and hand gestures towards women.

But what else would you expect from the self-proclaimed hottest band in the world?

KISS didn't just roll into town last night, they tore through the place like wild hyenas — glittery, spandex-clad, platform-heeled hyenas — but hyenas nonetheless.

More than 14,000 willing victims happily submitted themselves to the legendary New York quartet's two-hour sonic assault at the Saddledome as part of their KISS Alive/35 Tour.

KISS is now more than a band. They are a brand.

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Space Ace Has Still Got It
From: Sootoday.com
by Marc Capancioni
Posted: November 16, 2009

Faithful SooToday.com reader Marc Capancioni was kind enough to share his thoughts on and images from Ace Frehley's Friday night performance at Kewadin Casino's DreamMakers Theatre.

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At close to 60 years old, Ace Frehley is showing no signs of slowing down.

Though his face may be a bit more worn than it was when he wore the Spaceman makeup as the lead guitarist in KISS, Frehley can still rock out the licks with ease.

And claiming to be clean and sober today, unlike during much of his time with KISS, one could easily make the argument that his performance is better than it has ever been.

Frehley, on tour promoting his new album, Anomaly, played Kewadin Casino's DreamMakers Theatre on Friday night.

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Bruce Kulick Private Party Event In Amsterdam
From: KISSkollector.com
Posted: November 16, 2009

BK3 Listening Party with guitar clinic, personal meet & greet, Q&A with Bruce. Only 120 tickets available.

Tickets exclusive at www.kisskollector.com

 

 

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Ace's Guitar Solo Clip
From: Bill France
Posted: November 15, 2009

Here's Ace's smoking guitar solo from SHOCK ME in Columbus, Ohio, shot from the front row.

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Foxy & Free Clip
From: YouTube.com
Posted: November 15, 2009

Here's a fan filmed clip of Ace Frehley performing Foxy & Free in Columbus, Ohio.

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My KISStorical Quest - An Eleven Year Journey
From: Bill France
Posted: November 12, 2009

I grew up on the music and concerts of the Fab Four, I'm not taking about the Beatles. I'm taking about Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter. I have been a fan of all things KISS but there is something special about the four guys that started it all back in the early 70's. I remember watching KISS Unplugged, in hopes of getting a glance of the old costumes that were displayed in the background, when much to my surprise the originals all got on stage and played together for the first time in over a decade! Later they appeared on the Grammy's. Then the biggest surprised came when the announced their reunion tour.

When my grandmother was on her death bed I decided to take on a project to keep my mind focused and occupied during this tough time. A radio station had announced a banner contest for the upcoming KISS Pyscho Circus tour and the best banner would receive front row tickets. I already had tickets to the show (6th row, I think) but it wasn't about winning for me. The following day my grandmother passed. She was the only grandparent I had ever known. It was an extremely tough time. I dove into the project and began my KISSTORICAL journey. I bought a king size bed sheet, some markers and paint and took over my girlfriend's spare room. I would spend several hours a day, after work, sketching and painting. Much like I had done it as a kid in the 70's.

I'm not an artist by any stretch. But a lot love, patience and grief went into the painting. When the concert arrived I took it over to the arena and displayed it with the other banners. It won the contest and off I was to the first row, my best seats ever for a KISS concert. During the concert, Paul noticed my friend and me holding the banner up and said, "Wait a minute, this is cool" ... and he bent down and took the banner from us. He and Ace stretched it out in front of the capacity crowd. The banner was shown on the video screens. The place was going nuts and it was one of the proudest moments in KISStory. Paul handed us back the banner and the concert continued. My friend kept saying wouldn't it be great if they would sign it. I told him I was completely satisfied because it would never happen.

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What's New In KISS Collecting
Three New KISS Gold Records
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: November 10, 2009

Three new framed KISS Gold Records have been released today and will begin shipping next week. Place your pre-order now and we will ship to you first when they arrive.

Framed 18" x 24" with a full-size album cover along with a full sized 12" LP plated in real 24kt gold! Each is individually numbered and limited to 2,500 pieces.

$199.00 each at KISSmuseum.com

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Three Recent Fan Filmed KISS Videos
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: November 10, 2009

Check out this fan-filmed clip of "I Love It Loud" from Saturday night's show at the Target Center in Minneapolis!

[I Love It Loud]

And here's two fan-filmed clips from KISS' Chicago show at the United Center!

[Deuce]

[Hotter Than Hell]

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Robert Fleischman: "I was never fired"
From: RockPages.gr
Posted: November 8, 2009

We continue our KISS special feature with the 43rd interview of a KISS-related figure. This week, ex-Vinnie Vincent Invasion singer, Robert Fleischman, remembers his years with Vinnie! Here's an excerpt:

Rockpages.gr: Why did you leave almost immediately after the completion of the (first) record?

Robert Fleischman: I was never fired. Vinnie had a manager whose only experience was being a road manager. The manager had promised Chrysalis that he would tie me up in a contract. So at the photo shoot for the album, the manager came to me with this document as thick as the phone book and told me to sign it, saying "trust me, it's ok". I told him that I wanted to take it to my lawyer, a thing that is typical in these situations, but he insisted that I sign it right then and there. So I refused. Obviously I was once again pegged as a "difficult" person. He went back to Chrysalis and had to tell them that I didn't sign, but he had already led Chrysalis to believe that I will sign. So he was caught in a lie and the shit hit the fan. So then I started getting calls from Chrysalis telling me to sign a deal which would tie me up without any money advances or anything. I said no to them, they threatened me by saying they would take my voice off the album, so I told them to do what they had to do. Obviously taking my voice off would have cost them a great deal more of money, but I never heard from them after that. They found another vocalist to sign apparently and they probably gave him very little money. A few months later I had people telling me to turn on MTV. So I turned on MTV to see the premier of Vinnie's new video "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" expecting to hear their new singer's vocals. To my surprise my voice was coming out of this guy's mouth as he was dressed in leather pants with panties on the outside. So that was the first Millie Vanillie type situation. Needless to say, there was a legal dispute over it, which I won.

Read the full interview at: http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN

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