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News Archive May 2011
Raw Video From Sacramento Show
From: News10.net
Posted: May 31, 2011
Raw Footage from the brilliant Memorial Day weekend show KISS Played in Sacramento California.
Raw Footage HERE
News Recap HERE
KISS The Band And Brand Rocks Raley Field
From: The Sacramento Bee
Posted: May 31, 2011
KISS - the thunder rock band with the black-and-white Kabuki faces, 8-inch heels and a style once described as German Panzer - came to town for a benefit concert Sunday night and offered a tongue-in-cheek mea culpa.
They may be to blame for the need to replace the dilapidated Power Balance Pavilion concert venue and Sacramento Kings home court.
"We've played there many times," Paul Stanley said of the arena once called Arco. He grinned. "We're probably one of the reasons that it needs renovating."
KISS, known for end-of-the-world pyrotechnics, toned it down a bit for its Sunday concert at Raley Field in West Sacramento, a special rock-and-dinner affair.
"We have families and tables and glass," bassist Gene Simmons said, sitting with bandmates backstage beyond left field. "We don't want people to have heart attacks and fall on their dinner."
An Interview With Eric Singer
From: KISSarmyAustralia.com
Posted: May 31, 2011
Drum roll....
1: It's been a little over 18 months since the release of Sonic Boom, an album which had the band much sounding much closer to it's trademark 70s sound. How do you see that album now? From your perspective was there anything you though "maybe I should have done that differently" or "I didn't quite nail that"?
SONIC BOOM was really good and was the first step in the right direction for KISS. The newest record we are now working on at this time will show a natural progression from SONIC BOOM to KISS 2011 as you will all hear soon enough.
2: From the outside looking in it seems as though the band is quite early in the stages of preparing the follow up album. In going about the preparation of the album is there a focus on creating an album that follows in the vein of Sonic Boom or is it more of a case of seeing where the band ends up once tracks are 'in the can'?
2011 Pacific University Legends Golf Classic Hosted By KISS' Tommy Thayer Announced
From: KNAC.com
Posted: May 29, 2011
The stars will be out again in force to support of Pacific University Athletics this summer as the University's Legends Golf Classic returns for a fifth year of music, dinner and exciting golf with some of the biggest names in the business.
The 2011 Pacific University Legends Golf Classic, hosted by Tommy Thayer, takes place on Sunday, July 31 and Monday, August 1. Sunday's dinner, auction and celebrity concert will take place at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., with Monday's golf tournament teeing off at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha.
Thayer, a member of the Pacific University Board of Trustees and the lead guitarist for the legendary rock group KISS, headlines the star-studded field of legends from the worlds of golf, sports, music and entertainment. Over the first four years of the tournament, Thayer and his friends have raised nearly $500,000 to support Pacific University's 21-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
KISS Auction For Joplin Tornado Victims
From: KSDK.com
Posted: May 27, 2011
The front man for the band KISS is auctioning off some of his artwork for tornado victims in Joplin.
All proceeds from the auction will go to the American Red Cross in its relief efforts from Sunday's deadly tornado. Stanley and talk show host George Lopez worked together to create one of the master pieces up for auction.
To bid on the Paul Stanley/George Lopez original, go to lopeztonight.com
To see additional clips of Paul on Lopez Tonight visit http://www.lopeztonight.com/episode_recaps_and_highlights/exclusive_paul_stanley_and_george_rock.php
Paul To Appear On Lopez Tonight Thursday
From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: May 25, 2011
Paul Stanley, the iconic front man and founder of KISS, will appear on the hit late night show, Lopez Tonight, Thursday, May 26.
Paul is a huge fan of George and the show and might even join the band for a song. Don't miss this appearance!
Lopez Tonight airs weeknights at 12/11c on TBS. Check your local listings and tune-in.
KISS Set Guinness World Record For Most Nationalities In A Chat Room
From: AOL Music
Posted: May 25, 2011
Leave it to KISS legend Gene Simmons to spearhead a cutting-edge venture that breaks down walls and brings people together. Last week in Los Angeles, Simmons and Paul Stanley took part in an event that set a Guinness world record while helping to create unity and communication between people in over 100 countries.
The event, called KISS Live and Global, was presented and hosted by Ortsbo, the real-time social media language translation platform. Simmons also serves as an Ortsbo business partner and spokesperson.
Fans from all over the world who pre-registered at Ortsbo.com had the opportunity to interact with Simmons and Stanley in their native languages via a chat room. Questions and answers were instantly translated to and from up to 53 languages, allowing participants from all over the world to understand the entire event in their native tongues.
No Punishment For Dog Corpses For Ex-KISS Guitarist
From: TMZ
Posted: May 24, 2011
Former KISS guitarist Vincent Cusano will NOT face animal cruelty charges after officials found 4 dead dogs at the rocker's home in Tennessee this weekend ... TMZ has learned.
A rep for the Pet Adoption Welfare Services (PAWS) tells TMZ ... Vinnie had kept all 4 animals in above-ground plastic storage bins, clearly marked as graves ... with little memorials written on them -- and even though it's really creepy ... it ain't illegal.
TMZ broke the story ... Vinnie was arrested for allegedly beating the crap out of his wife ... and while cops were at the home, they noticed the dead animals and called PAWS to investigate.
Vinnie's wife explained the dogs had been killed by ANOTHER one of the family's 9 still-living dogs. PAWS tells us they will test all of the living pets for rabies.
Vinnie Vincent TV News Report
From: WKRN
Posted: May 24, 2011
Here is a TV news video clip from WKRN about Vinnie Vincent.
Vinnie Vincent TV News Report
From: WKRN
Posted: May 24, 2011
Here is a TV news video clip from WKRN about Vinnie Vincent.
Gene Simmons Chalks UP Schwarzenegger's Infidelity To His DNA
From: KTUC
Posted: May 23, 2011
In the aftermath of the news of Arnold Schwarzenegger's infidelity to his wife, Maria Shriver, the former governor of California still has one prominent supporter -- Gene Simmons. Indeed, the KISS bassist tells ABC News Radio that Schwarzenegger did nothing wrong, declaring "If he raised wonderful children who are law abiding and charming then he did everything right."
Schwarzenegger and Shriver announced last week that they were separating after it was revealed that Schwarzenegger had slept with a member of his in-house staff over a decade ago and secretly fathered a child with her.
Simmons flatly declares that what Schwarzenegger did isn't cheating -- it's genetics. Says Simmons of unfaithful men in general, "Respectfully, they're not cheating. They're doing what the DNA in their genes tell them to do. They're doing what they're designed to do. The male of the species manufactures hundreds of millions of sperm every day. They have no choice in the matter. They can't take Thursdays off."
Rather than focusing on Schwarzenegger's infidelity, Simmons says everyone should look at his accomplishments: "He kept his family together and still does. He's an immigrant, a legal one...and rose to power in many different forms."
Five Comics By Rock Stars
From: Phoenix New Times
Posted: May 23, 2011
Numerous rock stars have tried to cross over into other mediums, whether it's acting (Henry Rollins, Meatloaf), painting (Marilyn Manson, John Mellencamp), or making their own liquor (Geoff Tate, Maynard James Keenan).
One medium rich with rock stars is comic books. Over the years, many musicians have either penned their own comics or starred in them. In anticipation of this weekend's Phoenix Comicon (taking place Thursday through Sunday at Phoenix Convention Center), we bring you five comics by or about rock stars.
KISS #1 (Marvel, 1977): There have been many KISS comics printed since this first one, but what makes this comic the KISS comic to have is the way it was printed: using the blood of the band members. A registered nurse drew blood from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss (which was witnessed by a notary public), and then the blood was dumped into vats of red ink at Marvel's Borden Ink plant. The comic features KISS in four different stories, with guest appearances by such characters at The Avengers, Dr. Doom, and Spider-Man. Inked by Allen Milgrom (Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man; X-Factor) and written by the late Steve Gerber (co-creator of Howard the Duck), the first Kiss comic is the most collectible in rockdom. The first pressings of the 66-page comic included a concert centerfold, and to buy one today, fans will need to fork over anywhere from $100 to $150.
Vinnie Vincent - The Mug Shot
From: TMZ.com
Posted: May 23, 2011
Former KISS guitarist Vincent Cusano -- aka Vinnie Vincent -- allegedly smacked his wife in the face and dragged her through a pile of broken glass on the night he was arrested ... and when cops arrived to the house, they found 4 dead dogs at the scene ... this according to law enforcement.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... on May 22, Vincent's wife, Diane, arrived to the Sheriff's Office "covered in blood" and reeking of alcohol.
Cops say 44-year-old Diane told the officers how she had just escaped from the couple's Tennessee home ... after Vincent "smacked her in the face" following an argument about a "female subject [Vincent] was talking to." She says Vincent then "grabbed her by the hair and threw her down to the ground."
Guitarist Charged In Wife's Beating
From: Daily News Journal
Posted: May 23, 2011
A former KISS guitarist is accused of beating his wife so badly she had to be hospitalized this past weekend, and when officers went to the guitarist's home to make an arrest they found four sealed containers with dead dogs inside, according to a sheriff's incident report.
A booking officer at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center confirmed Vinnie Vincent, whose real name is Vincent John Cusano, was charged with one count of aggravated assault on Saturday. Cusano was lead guitarist for the rock band KISS between 1982 and 1984 and replaced original band member Ace Frehley.
An incident report on file at the Rutherford County Sheriff&##9;s Office details the incident that led to that arrest.
Former KISS Guitarist Arrested On Assault Charges
From: TMZ.com
Posted: May 23, 2011
Vinnie Vincent -- the guitarist who famously took Ace Frehley's place in the band KISS -- was arrested today on charges of aggravated assault ... TMZ has learned.
Vincent (real name Vinnie Cusano) was busted by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department in Tennessee and held on $10,000 bond. He posted and was released at 11:27 AM.
Vincent was known as the Ankh Warrior during his time with the band.
Story developing ...
Pro-shot HD Video Report Of Last Week's NJ/NY KISS Expo
From: Matt and Anthony Porter
Posted: May 21, 2011
CORRECTION: We had posted this incorrectly last Thursday. The correct video is availble now at this post and do check it out, it is AMAZING!
See what you missed - The NJ/NY KISS Expo came back in FULL force last weekend after a long 3 years of waiting! You should have been there and if not, check out this awesome, well edited and pro-shot video of all the highlights of the event! Matt and Anthony Porter bring us this amazing clip and it covers everything - the fans, the excitement, the endless tables of KISS merchandise and of course the long line of special guests. The Porter Brothers are two of the most talented KISS fans we have ever encountered and it shows in this fantastic presentation!
NJ/NY KISS Expo Video Highlights HERE.
Ace Frehley To Appear At Days Of The Dead Horror Convention
From: Mick's Headbangers Ball
Posted: May 20, 2011
Legendary KISS guitarist and rock and roll icon Ace Frehley will appear at the Days Of The Dead horror convention, set to take place July 1-3 at the Wyndham Indianapolis West in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Days Of The Dead 2011 will feature a full weekend's worth of events, film screenings, vendors, and other special guests, including Gary Busey, Edward Furlong, Zoe Bell, Heather Langenkamp, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, PJ Soles and more.
For more information, visit www.DaysoftheDead.net.
Gene Simmons Talks Live & Global Chat
From: KTLA
Posted: May 20, 2011
Gene Simmons talks Live & Global chat in 54 languages on genesimmons.com
Bruce Recaps Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Hollywood
From: Kulick.net
Posted: May 19, 2011
The collected recap from Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Hollywood (May 10-15)
Day 1 of the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood was very cool, and of course loud and crazy! Five more days and I will keep you all posted with the news. Highlight yesterday was Fred Coury from Cinderella and Rudy Sarzo and I jamming again. We were all in "Monster Circus" in Vegas a few years ago. My band of campers has named themselves Steph and the Mind Benders.
Day 2 the band wrote a song called "Kings and Queens." This song is very unique and has a great groove.
Day 3 was a great success. Besides a visit by Marky Ramone, my band worked up two songs for our acoustic set at the Gibson Showroom last night: Coldplay's love song "Yellow" and Audioslave's rocking tune called "I Am The Highway." We were great! Now off to record with the legendary Eddie Kramer (Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and KISS). What a blast this will be!
Destroyer: The Apocalyptic City
From: Serpent3D.net
Posted: May 19, 2011
The Love Gun stage set from KISS was meant to be the last scenography project from Serpent 3D. Then, original blueprints of KISS' first major stage production appeared online. Not only did this offer the opportunity to recreate what many considers to be the quintessential KISS show in 3D. More importantly, this project exemplifies the workflow in Serpent3D and the level of accuracy which can be achieved with the necessary input provided. Prior stage designs were all made based on photographs and video. This time all original parts of the design are recreated in accordance with the blueprints.
The Destroyer stage of 1976 was designed by Mark Ravitz who free-lanced the project for his former professor at the NYU theatrical design program; famed lighting designer Jules Fisher. Fisher had originally been assigned the project through his company The Jules Fischer organization. Interestingly, three years later the band was being heavily criticized for going Vegas due to the elaborate stage design and costumes. In actuality the connection to Broadway stage productions was already made with Ravitz' stage set for Destroyer. And it was all good...
The Destroyer stage set marked a change in KISS' live career. The breakthrough with the live-album Alive! had enabled them to inject more money into their live presentation, which initially only had consisted of Peter Criss' drum riser and a wall of amplifiers . The idea behind the Destroyer stage set was a burnt down apocalyptic city in which each band member was given his own area. Gene Simmons would rule the castle area on the left hand side, Ace Frehley would perform his solo in the lunar landscape to the right. Criss had the most eye-catching stage props as two giants altar cats flanked him during the whole performance. Paul Stanley naturally took center stage, but the jewel encrusted area especially designed for him was removed after the first dress rehearsals.
Gene Simmons To Enter Factual Entertainment Awards' Hall Of Fame
From: ReelScreen.com
Posted: May 19, 2011
Legendary rock-god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons will be inducted into realscreen's Factual Entertainment Awards Hall of Fame as the "Personality of the Year" at the awards celebration on June 1, 2011 in Santa Monica.
Along with his unconventional family, Simmons stars in Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E in the longest running, unscripted celebrity family-based series on television. "The show's longevity, loyal fan base and consistently high ratings, coupled with Gene's engaging onscreen presence and the wonderful family dynamic that makes the show 'appointment' television, all factor into this recognition," said Claire Macdonald, VP & publisher of realscreen, creators of the Factual Entertainment Awards and Factual Entertainment Forum.
This is the second nod from the international non-fiction community, as Gene Simmons Family Jewels emerged the winner in the docusoap category at the 2010 edition of the Factual Entertainment Awards, which are judged by over 30 senior global non-fiction programming execs and producers. A&E's Gene Simmons Family Jewels is produced by Thinkfactory Media and the Gene Simmons Company. Adam Freeman, Adam Reed, Gene Simmons, Moriah Muse, Erin Kelly and Leslie Greif are the series executive producers. David McKillop, Neil A. Cohen and Steve Harris are the A&E executive producers.
KISS Cruise Set To Rock The High Seas
From: news.travel.aol.com
Posted: May 18, 2011
This October, fans of the iconic rock band KISS may very well have their dreams come true as Carnival Destiny sets sail on a five-day immersive charter. Called The KISS Kruise, theme cruise promoter Sixthman is taking names now for pre-sale sign up.
Sixthman specializes in full-ship charters and recently wrapped up the latest Kid Rock's Chillin' The Most Cruise 2011. Set to sail October 13-17, 2011, The KISS Kruise will go on sale to the general public June 7, 2011 but fans of the band can get first pick of cabins by signing up early online.
KISS ARMY Fan Club members (cool people) can sign-up for the pre-sale by May 22nd to receive priority, will be emailed pre-booking information on or around May 23rd and be able to book as early as May 26th.
Gene Simmons: 'We're Tortured By Tech'
From: HuffingtonPost.com
Posted: May 18, 2011
Legendary KISS bassist Gene Simmons has been featured in Guitar Hero and had run-ins with hackers--but he can't always figure out how to get his gadgets to work for him.
"All of us are tortured by tech," he told the Huffington Post. "I still cant get my flashing light on my video machine from the 1800s to stop flashing. I have one of the old ones that played videotape. I cannot turn it off."
Simmons, is the spokesperson for the real time social media translation platform Ortsbo, and acknowledges that technology has changed some things about how he lives his life.
KISS Rocker Gene Simmons' Daughter Sophie Tweets Relief After Surviving Four Car Pile-up
From: DailyMail.co.uk
Posted: May 18, 2011
KISS star Gene Simmons's daughter Sophie has tweeted her relief after surviving a terrifying four car pile-up.
The 18-year-old was involved in the accident on Thursday afternoon as she was sitting in a traffic jam in Los Angeles.
When the car behind failed to stop, Sophie was pushed forward into the car in front of her - causing the pile-up.
PodKISSt.com Reviews The NJ/NY KISS Expo
From: Mike Mariacher
Posted: May 17, 2011
I just got back from the NJ/NY 2011 KISS Expo. WOW! What an awesome time my family and I had. We talked about it for hours on the long ride home. I had never been to an expo in this area before (I have been to 14 different ones in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh) but, I had heard the "legend" of the New York expos and had been looking forward to this from the day it was announced.
Young and old alike were treated to dozens of well stocked vendor booths ... This was the most I had seen at any expo. There was an seemingly endless supply of "classic" as well as latest in new KISS merchandise. After starting the day with the HUGE news about the KISS KRUISE, the day just got better and better as the special guests did Q&A sessions. Geeking out with KISS veterans from the classic era was like having one of my KISS magazines from days gone by come to life! THE STORIES!!! What can I say? This was KILLER stuff!!! ALL of the guests were great and took time to accommodate every fan I got so many great photos with the people that were THERE when KISS was just starting their LONG KISStory!!! Meeting these people was just incredible and will be something I will never forget. The evening was capped off with ALMOST HUMAN pounding out a set of KLASSIC KISS tunes that got all of us primed for the upcoming onslaught of KISS shows this summer!!!
Thanks to Promoters Ross Koondel and Peter Arquette for putting this top notch event together. All I can say is ... Same time next year? I WILL BE THERE!!!
www.PodKISSt.com
NJ/NY KISS Expo A Success!
A review from: Rockeyz.com
Posted: May 16, 2011
Veteran KISS Dealer Brian Radamacher, known as one of the premier collectors and KISS Convention dealers of the '80s, resurfaced at last weekend's NJ/NY KISS Expo with a great display of vintage KISS Stuff for sale at his booth. Brian was kind enough to write a review of the event as well as post an extensive photo album of all the craziness that went on that day.
Saturday May 14, 2011 marked the return of the annual KISS CONVENTION to the NJ/NY area after over three years. Many were skeptical and didn't know what to expect since the New Jersey / New York area convention has been dormant for so long, but since we were actually there we can let you know first hand! The dealer's set up time was 7am but we rolled in somewhere 9am. Fans that bought special tickets got advance entry which was 11am and all that attended got a special laminated pass which was pretty cool. There were gold, standard, dealer and possibly others. A standard pass was for fans that were coming in at the posted entry time which was twelve noon.
Announcing The First Ever KISS Kruise
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: May 14, 2011
Hello KISS ARMY!
We know you have been waiting patiently for the big news...and here it is!
The KISS Kruise: Wet, Wild, & Rockin'
Sailing on the Carnival Destiny
October 13 - 17, 2011 from Miami to Half Moon Cay & Nassau, Bahamas
KISS Concert Promoter Giving Away Tickets at NJ/NY KISS Expo Saturday
From: NJ/NY KISS Expo
Posted: May 13, 2011
Win a pair of FREE KISS Tickets to the upcoming re-opening of the Mt Laurel Poconos Performing Arts Center with KISS as the first concert! You will have multiple chances to win - two tickets will be part of a raffle plus you can meet the promoters themselves at their table and enter their Facebook KISS Contest to win VIP tickets which include BACKSTAGE PASSES! The Mt Laurel KISS Show will be one of the premier concerts of the summer as well as being in one of the nicest facilities around!
This and other fun and exciting events will all be happening this Saturday, May 14 at the NJ/NY KISS Expo.
All info, schedule and directions at NJKISSexpo.com
Happy Birthday Eric
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: May 12, 2011
KISSasylum.com wishes Eric Singer a happy birthday today.
Paul Stanley, Rock Legend and Co-Founder of KISS Joins Gene Simmons as Ortsbo.Com Presents KISS Live & Global
From: Stockhouse.com
Posted: May 11, 2011
Ortsbo.com to host first interactive global fan chat in 53 languages.
Intertainment Media Inc. ("Intertainment" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:INT)(OTCBB:ITMTF)(FRANKFURT:I4T) announces that Ortsbo.com (www.ortsbo.com), the social media, real time, language translation platform, with business partner and spokesperson Gene Simmons welcomes Paul Stanley, international rock legend and co-founder of KISS to its online multi-language global chat event - Ortsbo presents, KISS Live & Global.
In addition to the online chat, which will attempt a world record for the "Most Nationalities In An Online Chat Room," the event, featuring a live, interactive studio audience will be broadcast around the world via live streaming to computers, iPhones and Android devices.
KISS' Gene Simmons Is Bringing The Family To River Rock
From: Richmond Review
Posted: May 11, 2011
KISS bassist Gene Simmons is coming to the River Rock Casino Resort on July 22 - and he's bringing the entire family.
The happily "un-married" star of Gene Simmons Family Jewels will be on stage with Shannon Tweed - former Playmate of the Year, actress and model - and their two children Nicholas and Sophie.
In 2006, the family began production on their own reality television show. Now in its sixth season, Gene Simmons Family Jewels revolves around Gene and his family and reflects how the most non-traditional, traditional family in America manages to make it work under the oddest of circumstances.
The family will be appearing on stage for the first time ever at the River Rock Casino Resort's Show Theatre on July 22. During the evening, they'll be sharing their many stories and some laughs followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Meanwhile Simmons and KISS will be playing the Fraser Valley for the first time ever in a June 27 show in Abbotsford.
How Many Dealers At The NJ/NY KISS Expo?
From: NJ/NY KISS Expo
Posted: May 11, 2011
Fans have been asking us - how may dealers will be at the NJ/NY KISS Expo this Saturday? Will it be as big as the Expos from the past? Well let us tell you, we have 41 - that's right - 41 individual KISS dealers in two adjoining ballrooms and even overflowing into the hallways. Go ahead and count them, we are NOT exaggerating! We are PACKED and dealer tables are completely sold out! Best of all, we vetted each and every dealer personally on the phone to make sure EVERY dealer is a KISS dealer. We turned down many dealers who were in the "general rock" category. We want to bring the shopping experience back to what it was like in the old days with a pure ocean of KISS merchandise, the likes of which cannot be seen anywhere else on the planet!
But be more specific you ask? OK - There will be a focus on the new stuff from KISSmuseum.com and KISSarmywarehouse.com. We also have Ross Koondel from the KISS Store with his 30 foot booth with endless amounts of all the older stuff - you could spend the whole day digging through his boxes of obscurity. Best of all there are many, many individual collectors selling their collections they have accumulated over the years. We have no idea what treasures they have put away that will be coming to light for the first time in literally decades, but these types of dealers always have a surprise or two! Plus we have EricCarr.com with the public debut of Eric's Rockheads comic and to top it off the official KISS website KISSonline.com representing KISS themselves and it's always exciting to see what they will be bringing straight from the band headquarters!
One of the more enthusiastic dealers, Bill Baker from the Ace Frehley Archives even made us a video of all his ultra-rare merch he will be selling including costume pieces, guitars, handwritten lyrics an much more!
Check out the Ace Frehely Archives video preview HERE
The NJ/NY KISS Expo has always been the premier KISS Expo for the entire world and this one will be no exception! If you are a KISS fan and are in driving distance, or even if you come from beyond, there is no reason for you not to be there this Saturday.
Tickets and info for the NJ/NY KISS Expo are at NJKISSexpo.com.
VH1 Filming At NJ/NY KISS Expo This Saturday
From: NJ/NY KISS Expo
Posted: May 10, 2011
Be a part of TV history! A full film crew for VH1 will be at the NJ/NY KISS Expo this Saturday May, 14 filming for their new 11-episode series METAL EVOLUTION due to air in November. According to the producer, they have already interviewed Peter Criss and Ace Frehley for the series and are now asking YOU THE KISS FANS to participate in this special and exciting Rock and Roll project!
The roving crew will be looking to interview KISS fans at the KISS Expo so LOOK YOUR BEST! They want to see enthusiastic fans - Wear your KISS T-shirts, pins, buttons.... Paint your face and dress up if you can - dress the kids up too - the more of a hardcore fan you look the more likely you will be part of this great TV experience!
KISS Expo is this Saturday May 14. Tickets and info at NJKISSexpo.com.
KISS Vocalist Filming On Ambergris Caye
From: Ambergrist Today
Posted: May 10, 2011
Streets were closed off; traffic was crazy on the island and police officers everywhere, people asking who's here? So what was all the commotion about? Gene Simmons "The Demon", bassist/vocalist of rock band - KISS is in San Pedro filming an episode of Gene Simmons Family Show
Ambergris Today's reporters were out to catch a picture of the famous artist and followed Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed and the camera crew as they filmed on the main streets of San Pedro. Gene and Shannon were filmed on Barrier Reef Drive as they visited local stores, Pretty Ethnic and Salty Dog.
Gene along with his film crew was in the company of Belize Police and even had several main roads blocked for their filming. Gene and Shannon then visited one of San Pedro's famous restaurants - Elvi's Kitchen.
Simmons and Tweed have been riding around town along with their film crew and will be filming at two of San Pedro's top resorts. Stay tuned for video footage of Gene Simmons filming on Ambergris Caye.
Eric Carr's Rockheads Comics Debut At NJ/NY KISS Expo
From: EricCarr.com
Posted: May 9, 2011
We have a fantastic KISS shopping experience lined up for you at the NJ/NY KISS Expo this Saturday May 14th, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Somerset, NJ. One of the featured vendors will be www.EricCarr.com.
EricCarr.com will be selling their brand new Rockheads product line; the 1st time these items are being sold in public !!! ....Look for the Rockheads merchandise booth in the Grand Ballroom.
NY/NJ KISS Expo is THIS Saturday. Tickets and info HERE.
Feds Raid Home Of Teen Fingered In DDoS On Gene Simmons
From: TheRegister.co.uk
Posted: May 9, 2011
Federal authorities have raided the home of a suburban Washington family after tracing a crippling attack on the website of KISS frontman and anti-piracy crusader Gene Simmons to an internet connection there.
According to an affidavit filed by FBI Special Agent Scott Love, the distributed denial-of-service attacks on www.genesimmons.com, www.simmonsrecords.com and www.kissonline.com commenced on October 14, 10 days after the aging rocker castigated artists and record labels alike for not doing more to pursue people who download music for free on the internet.
"The music industry was asleep at the wheel and didn't have the balls to sue every fresh-faced, freckle-based college kid who downloaded material," Simmons said during an address at the MIPCOM conference in Cannes, France. "And so now we're left with hundreds of thousands of people without jobs. There's no industry."
KISS Tribute Band Almost Human To Appear at NJ/NY KISS Expo
From: NJ/NY KISS Expo
Posted: May 8, 2011
All the way from Boston, the premier KISS Tribute Band ALMOST HUMAN will rock the NJ/NY KISS Expo this Saturday May 14 in Somerset New Jersey! After long negotiations, we were able to snag this top-act, the creme de la creme of all KISS tribute bands! Almost Human will be delivering a full-on, hard-core, fist-in-the-air spectacle as they they travel back in time to recreate the 1977 KISS Stage, costumes and song list!
Come spend the day at the KISS Expo with all your friends and family and top the evening off with the thrill of one of the top KISS Tribute bands ever! A full day of KISS events not to be missed!
Tickets for the KISS Expo featuring the band Almost Human are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Available online at NJKISSexpo.com
Paul Stanley On Protecting Hearing
From: MyFoxNY.com
Posted: May 6, 2011
A medical condition impacting his ability to hear did not stop legendary entertainer Paul Stanley of KISS from pursuing his dreams.
Stanley made it big and he says you can, too.
The performer was born with level three microtia--a deformity of the outer ear cartilage where there is no ear canal.
"I can't hear on that side," Stanley told Good Day New York.
Stanley encourages people of all ages to consider using earphones when attending particularly loud music concerts.
He'll be speaking about the need to protect your hearing starting at an early age at the Director's Guild of America in Manhattan.
Stanley will be on hand from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information on the Director's Guild of America, visit DGA.org.
FBI Seizes Computers From Gig Harbor Home
From: The Seattle Times
Posted: May 6, 2011
The FBI has seized computers and other items it thinks may link a Gig Harbor man to a loose-knit group of cybervandals who have attacked websites and individuals who want to regulate sharing music and videos over the Internet.
A search warrant unsealed in U.S. District Court in Tacoma said federal agents pinpointed the individual after the attorney for rock star Gene Simmons, the bassist for the group KISS, turned over records of a so-called "Distributed Denial-of-Service" (DDoS) attack on the rocker's website shortly after Simmons offered keynote remarks at a conference at a cyber-marketing convention in Cannes, France, last October.
Simmons gave a keynote address at the MIPCOM conference and made comments about the record industry's failure to address peer-to-peer file sharing or enforce copyright laws.
Gene Simmons v. Anonymous
From: www.SeattlePI.com
Posted: May 6, 2011
The FBI has raided the Gig Harbor home of an alleged hacker suspected in a cyber attack against KISS bassist Gene Simmons.
The October attack purportedly conducted by Anonymous - the same hacker group Sony claims crashed the Playstation Network - left the 61-year-old glam rocker's websites down for about a week after he spoke at an anti-online piracy conference.
Now, an FBI cyber crime squad has traced the attack to a Gig Harbor home where agents seized computer equipment late last month.
KISS Fan Spreading The Buzz For Upcoming Concert
From: Fort McMurrary Today
Posted: May 6, 2011
"When you're nine years old, they're superheroes. No one ever saw them without their makeup, they were a bit of a mystery." - Dale Kemp
Legendary rock band KISS is coming to Fort McMurray July 2, and while some hope the show will attract widespread attention and improve Fort McMurray's image, one of Fort McMurray's biggest KISS fans said it's a chance for him to pass on his obsession to his children.
Supplied photo Dale Kemp, a KISS fan with a huge memorabilia collection, poses with his children Alex Kemp, left, and Dylan Kemp, right. Dale will take his children to see KISS perform live in Fort McMurray July 2 so they can learn what his collection was all about.
NJ/NY KISS Expo Boasts The Largest KISS Expo Guest Panel Ever
From: NJ/NY KISS Expo
Posted: May 5, 2011
Imagine - sitting in the presence of seven of the Elders from early KISStory - Never before has there been a panel of guests this large and this varied at any KISS Expo! Throughout the day, we will have groups of these guests on stage with microphones to tell the wildest most amazing stories of the band all the way back from as early as 1973! We have J.R. - their very first tour manager, Eddie - security guard and announcer on KISS Alive II, Ron - The man who Produced Wicked Lester, Lydia, former wife of Peter Criss, plus more! Best of all, you will be able to interact and ask any question you want to satisfy any curiosity you have ever had about early KISS!
Most of these guests have never been to a KISS Expo and have never had any kind of outlet at all to tell the amazing memories they have inside. Victor, the Unmasked artist will be bringing some of his artwork and hopefully doing some demonstration sketches. And of course we have Lisa, who played Dirty Dee in every fan's most beloved movie, KISS Meets the Phantom. There has NEVER been a cast member from this film at an Expo and we can hardly wait to hear what none of us have ever heard before - an insiders view of the making of this iconic KISS movie.
You will really be sorry if you miss out on this one. Check out all the guest details at NJKISSexpo.com.
Paul Stanley Warns Teens About Danger Of Hearing Loss: KISS Singer Headlines 'Sound Rules'
From: NYDailyNews.com
Posted: May 5, 2011
The irony isn't lost on Paul Stanley that the man who sang "Shout It Out Loud" is crusading to warn teens about the dangers of hearing loss.
But the KISS lead singer says he's joining forces with the non profit House Research Group precisely because some of his fans will listen to his warnings.
"I think what young people don't realize is that when you lose your hearing you don't get it back and there are easy ways of preventing that from happening," Stanley tells The News.
Paul Stanley On Childhood Hearing Loss
From: Yahoo.com
Posted: May 4, 2011
KISS's Starchild talks to teens about protecting their hearing.
Castle Guest Star Simmons Slips Tongue
From: SheKnows.com
Posted: May 3, 2011
Not only is KISS frontman Gene Simmons a guest star on an episode of Castle, he's also a fan! We got to chat with Simmons about everything from geeking out with Nathan Fillion to comics to his take on whether or not Castle and Beckett should hook up.
Gene Simmons is a busy man. He's a rock legend, a reality show star and a merchandising mogul. You wouldn't think he has time to watch TV. Well, he does! He's a fan of Castle, he's got opinions on why the show does so well, and whether or not Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) have already hooked up!
Simmons is guest starring on tonight's episode To Love and Die in LA and he plays himself. Gene Simmons, he tells us, is a real character. We got some insight into his geekdom, what superhero he'd like to play and how we'll all soon be living on Planet KISS. Castle airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. on ABC.
Gene's Appearance On Castle
From: ABC
Posted: May 3, 2011
Watch the full episode of Castle guest starring Gene Simmons at http://abc.go.com/watch/castle/SH559040/VD55124500/to-love-and-die-in-la
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