KISS ASYLUM: January 2002 News Archive

From: Jason Gordon, Crown Publishers & Universal Music
The legendary Gene Simmons will return to New York City and Los Angeles, along with a date in fabulous Las Vegas,to once again meet fans and sign copies of his New York Times bestselling book, Kiss and Make-Up(Crown), and the platnuim selling smash, Kiss Box-Set (Universal)
• Feb. 8, 6 p.m. - Virgin Megastore - Times Square - New York City
• Feb. 14, 6 p.m. - Book Soup - Sunset Blvd. - Los Angeles - (Only KISS AND MAKE-UP will be sold at this event)
• Feb. 20, 6 p.m. - Virgin Megastore - Caesar's Palace - Las Vegas
As always, Gene will stay until the very last person makes there way through the line, no matter how long it takes. The Toronto book signing lasted six hours! Thank you all. The kiss army rules! [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Here are the latest news headlines from Gene Simmons's official website, GeneSimmons.com. Click the links below to view each news headline.
» Newsweek Interview...
» Gene gives a corporate speech...
» Just Missed Just Shoot Me...
» Gene to be in NY for 2 weeks...
» It's Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine...
» Feb 8th Times Square Book Signing
[Post Your Comments]

From: KULICK.net
Hello everyone. Well, I am off to Australia, and that is quite an exciting adventure for Bruce. First time solo ever!! Should be fun. Looking forward to the fans and the shows! I will have a full report when I return. NAMM show was fun down in Anaheim, signed autographs at the ESP booth with George Lynch (Dokken) and Micheal Wilton (Queensryche). Of course ran into many of my friends in the business and jammed onstage with Laidlaw, a great band with the guy who did my Flash video. It was at the Galaxy Theatre (where UNION did its live disc). I played two songs with the guys and thanks to the guys and Paul Reed Smith for the invite. Had a great time. Also went to a big 40th anniversary party for Jim Marshall of Marshall Amps. Nice party for him, with guitarist Eric Johnson, as the performer. So while I am gone to promote Audio Dog, I want you all to look at my other dog named Booty. He is an Alaskan Malamute, and I co-own him with my friend Bernadette Quierco. She has a kennel and breeds these dogs. She will have some of her beautiful creatures in some upcoming movies and Hollywood has taken to her flock of animals. Booty has won many awards, and of course he makes me proud. [More... Including Booty & Joe Photos] [Post Your Comments]

From: Phil Elliott
Calling all KISS Fans to the Mother of all KISS Expos! The KISS Army will unite again at The 9th Annual Atlanta KISS Expo Sunday, February 24, 2002 11am-9pm at The Northeast Atlanta Hilton (5993 Peachtree Ind. Blvd.) in Norcross Georgia. This year's Very Special Guests will include: ERIC SINGER, TOD HOWARTH, RON KEEL and The Ultimate KISS Tribute Band "KISSTORY!" (Update!) JUST ADDED SPECIAL GUESTS: KISS SECURITY/BODYGUARD ANDRE AUGUSTINE, DAMN YANKEES/LYNYRD SKYNARD DRUMMER MICHAEL CARTELLONE, ATLANTA'S OWN "GODDESS OF THUNDER" & THE INTERNATIONAL KISS GIRL ORGANIZATION "THE LADIES IN WAITING"! This year's show will feature Q & A sessions/Photo & Autograph sessions with ERIC, TOD, RON & ANDRE! 3 separate live performances with TOD HOWARTH, RON KEEL and KISSTORY! Featuring over 100 KISS Dealer Tables from KISS Dealers all over the world! Makeup/Costume Contest show come dressed up for a chance to win $$$ and Prizes! Tickets again will be $10. (in advance), and $12. (at the door). Kids under 10 will be admitted "free" with paying adult. (Update!) We've now SOLD-OUT The Hilton Atlanta Northeast. The Special "KISS Expo" Rate of $45. (plus tax) is now available 1/2 mile down the road @ La Quinta Inn on Peachtree Ind. Blvd. in Norcross, Georgia. You can make reservations @ 770-449-5144. Admission: This time we're offering two levels of Souvenir Passes. 1st: The "VIP Souvenir Laminate" which works as your ticket. (Update!)The limited number of 100 "VIP Souvenir Laminates" are now SOLD-OUT! 2nd: The "Souvenir Ticket" is numbered and will allow one person admittance at 11:00am. Kids under 10 are "FREE" and don't need a ticket. The "Souvenir Ticket" is $10. (in advance), and $12. (at the door). Stay tuned to KISS ASYLUM for all the latest additions to "The Biggest KISS Expo" outside of New Jersey! Fans claim our Atlanta KISS Expo is The Best, so maybe it's time you came to the show that'll give you The Biggest Band for your KISS Dollar! The Atlanta KISS Expo is RUN BY THE FANS...FOR THE FANS!!! Check out our BIG AD in the latest KISS GOLDMINE Magazine! Dealer info:Write/Fax/Email/Call us your complete mailing address, and we'll send you a "Dealer packet" with all the necessary info. This packet will include a table map where you can pick your table location. (Update!) As of 1-26-02 there are 5 Dealer Tables left! Our Phone: 678-455-7891. The address: Atlanta KISS Expo Dealer Info, PO Box 3456, Cumming, Georgia 30028. Ticket info: Send check, or money orders Payable to: "Kreatures of the South" The address: Atlanta KISS Expo Tickets, PO Box 3456, Cumming, Georgia 30028. You can also "Charge by phone" your tickets using any major credit card. Simply call Phil at 678-455-7891, leave a message (if no one answers) and we'll call you back. Call backs are only for ticket purchasers. You can Email us with any questions or request: KREATURESS@aol.com See you at THE Show February 24th! I-A! SO LET'S ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT...AND PARTY ALL DAY! [Post Your Comments]

From: Henry Prentiss
GET READY! The 16th Annual NY KISS Expo & HARD ROCK Convention - Sunday April 28th from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. CONFIRMED GUESTS: ERIC SINGER, the great CARMINE APPICE (drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Blue Murder & others). KISS Tribute band PARASITE, Hard rock band - KILLERWATT. Also, Richie Scarlet and his band will perform LIVE! MORE GUESTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED! The expo will again be at the ROTHMAN CENTER in Hackensack, NJ. In addition to Q&A's, photo and autograph sessions, there will be plenty of great KISS collectibles on sale all day! For hotel info, call the Best Western at: 201-488-8900. To purchase tickets visit http://www.erols.com/starzcentral/kissexpo or call: 201-398-0150 to charge tickets. The web site will list stores in the NY area where you can buy your tickets direct! We'll see you there! [Post Your Comments]

From: Kissexpos@aol.com
Hours for the 5th Annual INDY KISS Expo Saturday Feb 2nd have been extended to 11AM - 10PM to accommodate additional guests former KISS Security/Tour Manager Andre Augustine and KISS Tribute band SSG (From KOAL). They join already confirmed guests Eric Singer (who will be performing live with friends), Bill Aucoin, Mark St. John and KISS tribute band MR. SPEED at the Four Points Sheraton 7701 E. 42nd St Indianapolis, IN. In addition to Q&A's, photo and autograph sessions, we will also have trivia and costume contests. Great KISS collectibles old and new will be on sale all day! Dealer tables are now sold out. For hotel info or to purchase tickets visit www.kissexpos.com. Tickets may also be purchased thru Ticketmaster or at the door. [Post Your Comments]

From: Allen Tuller, Publisher, Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine
Hi everyone, and thanks for all your help and information. Just want to give you a quick update as to what is happening with Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine. We are in the process of putting together the magazine and are looking at an on-sale date of mid-May. The articles keep coming in and we have an amazing variety of topics and interviews, sexy photo shoots with beautiful woman and lots of interesting and intellectual insights on the latest in music, film, video, and television. The latest gear, gadgets and garb will be reviewed and we have plenty of surprises in store as well. We're speaking in "Tongues" with Fred Durst, Lenny Kravitz and Bill Maher as well as Jessica Simpson, Fiona Horne and Miss Nude USA! We'll show you the hottest new Guess models and talk to the world's greatest Groupies. Don't be surprised to find some Playmates to keep your Tongue's wagging and when you want to use your "other" head, we have plenty of interesting subjects such as The Beatles Hotel, Snoop Doggs Custom Cadillac and even the Gumball Rally Race! We'll take you to the Sundance Film Festival and the Adult Video Awards so you can lick up the flavor of those events. You'll hear about Billy Corgan's new band and the latest from Weezer, Moby and Korn. You'll even get Trent Reznor's take on his favorite video games! So lick your lips and get your taste buds ready. Gene Simmons Tongue is taking form. I will let you know very soon about www.genesimmonstongue.com. Don't go there yet, but we will be building it in the weeks to come and it will give you glimpses of our progress along the way. I'll let you know as soon as it's up. You will even be able to subscribe to Tongue at a special premiere rate so you'll have the first issue before it even hits the stands! More updates next week! Soon enough, we'll all be saying, "Gimme some Tongue!" [Post Your Comments]

From: Goldmine via Patrick Dennis

KISS is featured in the latest issue of Goldmine. Paul & Gene grace the cover and the magazine includes an interview with each, a U.S. discography with prices, a short article on the Box Set signing in Los Angeles as well as a review of Gene's book. The interview is pretty enlightening in the areas of who played on Psycho Circus, Paul's thoughts on Bruce Fairbain and Carnival of Souls and Gene's feelings on Peter and Ace. It was a welcomed surprise in my mailbox this afternoon. Check it out. [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
I'm happy to report Ace is going to be joing us for the shindig. Ace and I spoke a few weeks ago. I called him to make sure he knew I loved him when he's straight and that I wanted to send him my book. Most importantly, I wanted him AND YOU to know that KISS is a much more exciting band with Ace than without Ace...and that I wouldn't have it any other way. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Here are the latest news headlines from Gene Simmons's official website, GeneSimmons.com. Click the link below for the news.
» Jan 20th, 2002 HUGE update from Gene...
» Gene at the Toronto book signing...
» My Dad The Rockstar update
» Nick Simmons birthday...
» Playboy and The Girls of KISS...
» Gene to meet with Sable...
» Gene to interview Hugh Hefner...
» Lane Bryant First KISS...
» February book signing in LA...
» The box set goes gold...
[Post Your Comments]

From: Chapter.ca via Sean Cowie
Chapters.ca is selling autographed copies of Gene Simmons' book, KISS And Makeup. The books are selling for $38.95 (Canadian $$) and are in limited supply. Gene signed a few copies during his in-store appearance at the Toronto Chapters location on January 15th. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM along with the rest of the online KISS fans would like to wish Paul Stanley a very happy and healthy birthday. Fans are encouraged to post their birthday wishes and comments to Paul on the KISS ASYLUM Bulletin Board. [Post Your Comments]

From: EddieTrunk.com
Here's the latest on the KISS Lane Bryant Event. Kiss will play in NYC for this plus size womens clothing company. The performance will be during a fashion event, while models show off the new Lane Bryant line. The event is PRIVATE and will NOT be open to the public! Kiss will perform live, not lip synched. What't the lineup you ask? It is Gene and Paul, however it's unknown who the drummer is. It is suspected to once again be Eric Singer in Peter's makeup. I have also confirmed that Ace will not be a part of this. Will we finally see the rumoured Tommy Thayer playing Ace scenario? Stay tuned, but who else could it be?? I suspect that since this is not really a rock event, and is just for the fashion press, nobody will know the difference or care. But Kiss fans being Kiss fans will. I can also tell you that the event, which is Feb 5th, will be streamed on Lane Bryant's website the next day. More details soon. I will also have an exclusive review of this event, since I will be attending it. As always, keep checking back for more from your Kiss source: EddieTrunk.com! [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
Continuation of a short KISS story by Dale Sherman: Unknown to the people of Earth, the only hope for the planet remains with the war-weary Guardians of the Talismans: Kathy, Susie, Ace, and Caravello. They have discovered that in the past history was altered so that Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss were never Guardians. Because history was altered, Blackwell remained undefeated in his plans and succeeded in destroying the Elders with the help of the Ancient Ones. After locating the three the Guardians were scattered to different locations. Kathy and Paul fled into Limbo after Kathy was stripped of her Talisman powers, while Susie and Gene search in 1995 to find one of Blackwell's human servants. Meanwhile, Ace, Caravello and Peter arrive in 1974 to discover where history was altered and why Gene, Paul and Peter were never part of the Guardianship. [Read Chapters 7 & 8...] [Post Your Comments]

From: TheStar.com via Dave Walsh
Gene Simmons refuses to unfurl his legendary serpentine tongue. "The floor is dirty," he demurs. Yes, size is important, allows Simmons, in town to tubthump his autobio KISS And Make-up (Crown Publishers). "It's about the size, the spin and dry cycle and a good froth." But there is no truth to the rumour that Simmons, front man of the glam rock group KISS, had a cow's tongue grafted to his own: "It's probably the same person who thought I was the devil." The tongue, coupled with his Kabuki makeup, tight leathers, codpieces, pyrotechnics and fire-breathing and blood-spitting side show, were key in his relentless quest to "chase skirt." The makeup came off in 1983, with the advent of MTV and "hair-metal bands." At 52, Simmons resembles early Johnny Cash. He was born Chaim Witz in Israel and raised in Queens, New York. Little Chaim loved comic books and TV shows based on costumes, like Superman, which would explain his makeup. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Billy
I just back from the Gene Simmons bock signing in Toronto. Gene was in a good mood laughing and greeting fans. When it was my turn Gene extend his hand and thanked me for coming out. And as always it was announced that Gene will stay until everyone in line gets an autograph. I asked him about more dates on the farewell tour. His response was " I would love to but with Aces and Peters sobriety it was highly unlikely". As for the final show I was told no plans or location are in place as of yet, and Gene has no Idea when the plans will be finalized. [Post Your Comments]

From: Chris Desing

Hey KISS Fans! Chris from Friedalive.com, announcing the GREAT FRIEDALIVE KISS AUCTION! Tons of RARE KISS Memorabilia available! I've gone through my personal collection and have found all sorts of goodies that I'm now offering to other fans. Find these collectibles a good home! JANUARY 26th and 27th!! Check out the website at http://www.friedalive.com/kissauction/ This will be an event you wont wanna miss! [Post Your Comments]

From: TSN.ca
After his appearance on OTR, Gene Simmons stuck around to chat, sign a few autographs, tell a few stories and naturally get a few phone numbers. Check it out! [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Canoe.ca via Warren Osmond
It seems KISS bassist Gene Simmons has never met a woman he didn't want to get in the sack. "I don't give a s--- if you can crack a joke or not," said the libidinous rock star, in town yesterday to promote his new autobiography, KISS And Make-Up. "You can be dull, boring and just leaning against the corner, you're a target. I believe sexuality comes in all sizes and all shapes." In his case, 4,600 of them. That's the number of females -- and counting -- that Simmons estimates he's bedded since the mid-'70s rise of glam-metal kingpins KISS, who remain on the longest farewell tour ever. And how does he arrive at this number exactly? "I counted my photographs," said Simmons, 52, who appears at Chapters on John St., at 6:30 tonight to sign copies of his book. "In 1974 or so, I started taking Polaroids of the girls." [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KULICK.net
There will be an In-store signing at the record store "Utopia" (636 George Street - Sydney NSW 2000). It will be held on Saturday 2 February at 4pm. Bruce will be meeting and signing copies of Audiodog at the store. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: LaneBryant.com
Win tickets to see Lane Bryant and KISS rock the runway. Prize includes 2 round trip tickets to New York, one night's accommodation at one of New York's trendy hotels, $500 spending money and 2 tickets to our 2002 Fashion show. Click over to LaneBryant.com to enter the contest! [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Roger Lotring
The new issue of Metal Edge magazine (March 2002) on newsstands this month includes an interview with Gene Simmons, in which Gene speaks about the Box Set, as well as the meaning of KISS, why the final show of the Farewell Tour will not include any reference to Eric Carr, and much more. [Post Your Comments]

From: Thomas Meyer
KISS is on the cover of the February 2002 issue of Spin magazine. The issue covers the top 50 greatest bands of all time and KISS made #32. They landed a great shot on the cover and is worth picking up. The issue is available now. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISSfreaks.com

American Music Awards 2002. Gene and Paul present the award for Pop Rock Artist. Lenny Kravitz won the award and stated he was very thankful to KISS for being an influence. Peter Criss guest stars on OZ the mini-series from HBO January 2002. Peter plays a convict that injured several people

during a softball game after a play at the plate. He then is bribbed by one of the main characters in the show to lie about witnessing a murder behind bars. We supposedly will be seeing more of Peter this season on OZ. Congrats to Peter. To see the clips go to: http://www.kissfreaks.com.[Post Your Comments]

From: Yahoo.com

Lenny Kravitz, right, accepts his award for favorite pop or rock male artist from presenters Gene Simmons, left, and Paul Stanley of KISS at the 29th American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) [Note: To view more KISS photos click over to Yahoo.com or click over to Wireimage and type in "Gene Simmons" in the search field.] [Post Your Comments]

From: Adam Weaver

I just caught Gene and Paul on the AMA's presenting an award to Lenny Kravitz. I waited all night long to catch them and it was worth it. They came out in full stage gear and make up. They looked great! Gene and Paul said a few words and the nominees were listed with the award going to Lenny. Lenny came up and bowed as he approached them and went on to say that without a few KISS records to listen to while he was growing up, he wouldn't be up there with them. It was great! [Photo - Yahoo.com] [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Below are the latest news headlines from GeneSimmons.com
»First Issue Tongue Magazine Interview, Gene's Second Book and Radio Interviews
»Gene's New Years Eve and Politically Correct
»Ameritrade commercial, The Gene Simmons Show on TV and Radio
»Book Promo on TV, Radio and In LA.
»Gene and Paul in Makeup at the American Music Awards
»Adult Video Awards
»Toronto Book Signing and MY DAD THE ROCK STAR news
[Post Your Comments]

From: KULICK.net
Happy 2002 everyone! I hope you had a great New Years with friends and family. I got some much needed rest, and it has been a very busy year. When looking back, I cant believe how many places I traveled to, how many different type shows I did both with Grand Funk and UNION and of course some expo appearances around the world. I was in Norway, Argentina, Puerto Rico and much of the US, and Montreal (came home on the 10th of Sept fortunately!). I did about 45 shows with Grand Funk Railroad, and once again I must say, the band is not only great to play in, they are all first rate people to hang with. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with them. Also late in 2001 I wrote a song with Max Carl the singer, that is so amazing, it might be the best thing I ever co-wrote. It is called "Who Took Down the Stars," and we have plans to record this year and that song will be very important. From Festivals, to Motorcycle events to the Palace in Detroit, it was a fun year with Don, Mel, Max and Tim. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Here's what I have been up to for the last several days...While I was in New York, ERIN BROCHOVITCH invited me to participate in her New York crusade to recreate the New York City waterfront ampitheater/park. We spoke a few times, but we were both busy and never got a chance to take it further. Maybe next time. I met with Jim Botco from IN DEMAND Pay Per View. We agreed to take a look at a few projects I'm involved in for a series of GENE SIMMONS PRESENTS Pay Per View Specials. More news on this later. That night, I went to see the beautiful Sophie perform at a private piano recital. She was grand. I, on the other hand, managed to scrape the side of my truck nicely. I do many things reasonably well...driving's not one of them. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss starts a short stay in prison this weekend, a trip he chose to make. Criss is flexing his acting muscles by playing prisoner Martin Montgomery in the HBO prison drama Oz, which kicks off its fifth season on Sunday (January 6th) at 10pm ET. He's scheduled to be in two more episodes this season, but an HBO spokesperson was unable to confirm whether or not there would be any more Criss appearances on the series after that. It's not the first time Criss has gone before the cameras: He had a walk-through in an episode of the canceled series Millennium, and he played himself in 1999's Detroit Rock Citand 1978's KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park. Of course, he'll have less makeup on this time. [Post Your Comments]

From: Eddie Trunk
Part 2 of the exclusive Eddie Trunk/Gene Simmons interview from last month is now up on www.eddietrunk.com. Don't miss the second half of this much talked about interview! [Post Your Comments]

From: KISSfaq.com
Jason Ebs was the final vocalist in Peter Criss' solo band CRISS who spilt up following Peter rejoining KISS for the highly successful Reunion Tour. During his time with the CRISS Jason toured on the double-bill Bad Boys of KISS tours which saw CRISS and the ACE FREHLEY BAND team up throughout North America. Following Peter leaving the band, the remainder of the band would stay together for a while to work as SKOFF prior to moving off, individually, in new directions. The KISS FAQ would like to thank Jason for graciously taking the time to answer my rather long Q&A, and approaching it both with humor and detail! Check out the interview on the... well, the Interview page of the FAQ! [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
KISS' self-titled five-CD box set has already been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of 100,000 copies in the U.S. Though the fact that each disc within the set counts as one unit toward certification certainly helps. [Post Your Comments]

From: Foxnews.com via Rich Toland
Thought everyone might like to see this; parcial transcript from Gene's appearance on the O'Reilly Factor TV show can be found at Foxnews.com.Here's a quick excerpt...
BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the Back of the Book�segment tonight, the rock group Kiss is known for its stage antics, not for its politics. But the leader of the group, Gene Simmons, was born in Israel, left when he was 9 years old, and has some very strong feelings on how to deal with terrorists.� Mr. Simmons is the author of the book Kiss and Make Up. There it is.�And he joins us now.�You know, that might be enough to frighten Usama bin Laden, that book.�[More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Undercover.com.au via Paul Chashmere
Former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick has chosen Melbourne's Stand to be his backing band for his upcoming Australian tour. The Stand / Kulick relationship goes back to 1998 when they opened for ESP, the band made up of ex-Kiss and Motley Crue members. Stand are honoured to be chosen to back Kulick. "Many of the songs we are going to play with Bruce are the songs that we learnt to play our instruments to and the Kiss fans will be blown away with the songs that have been picked," drummer Stephen Crafter said. They have re-vamped their line up specifically for the shows and in doing so have created a pedigree of their own. Vince Contarino, vocalist for the most successful concept band ever in Australia, the Zep Boys will be fronting Stand and handling the vocals along with Bruce. Matthew McAuliffe from the most popular Kiss cover band, Dinissty will be playing bass along with Stephen Crafter (also of the Zep Boys) and Paul Drennan who founded Stand. Stand will perform a 40 minute set of their own music to open the show and after a brief break will re-emerge with Bruce Kulick to play a selection of songs from Bruce's solo album and Kiss songs from Bruce's years with the band. [More...] [Post Your Comments]