KISS Sighting
From: Brian Singer
Something interesting that I saw on TV last night. Jamie McLennan, a professional hockey player for the St. Louis Blues, has the Kiss Army logo spray painted on the back of his helmet.

KISS Pinball Machine?
From: WOOTONJ3017@uni.edu
Had something I thought might be newsworthy. I recently purchased a '78 Bally Kiss pinball machine from Herb Silvers at Fabulous Fantasies in Sherman Oaks, CA. His company works in refinishing such items. According to him there will be no new Kiss pinball machine, nor will there be a rerelease of the original. He stated that he had attempted negotiations with Gene to have the actual inlay board reissued. He continued that Gene and Paul wanted 30% and then there would be Bally's royalties. So thus this will not be a profitable reissue and is also a dead issue. Of course, there may be other negotiations for a new game that he is unaware of, I hope.

KISS Mention In Playboy
From: Rick Notar
In this month's PLAYBOY it says: "KISS has set its sights on Tinseltown and hopes to have a docudrama out this year to compliment another album and tour. The idea is to have actors act and KISS do its own music. We thought KISS already was acting."

Special KISS Action Figures Offer!!
From: Kim of The Spiders Web
I want to offer the KISS toy sets with vinyl records at 10% off my regular price ($42.95 PPD)......offer at $38.50 per set including shipping. You can email me direct for that price and mention you are a KISS Asylum viewer or you can use the online order form at The Spiders Web and make sure to indicate in the comments section of the order form that you are a KISS Asylum viewer.
Note: The $38.50 offer is within the USA only: Shipping to Canada add an additional $15. Shipping international add additional $30

John Regan / Eddie Kramer News
From: Budd13
John Regan, who is a local in my town, and Eddie Krammer were on local radio Tuesday promoting Loaded Deck. They played "Remember Me" and said they mixed the live audience in from Kiss Alive I or II, and Ace got the name of the club (He calls in the songs beginning) from a Cone Head skit.

January 21

"Master & Slave"- Active Rock Chart:
203 plays, 18 stations, 3 adds for the week. Master was in the Top 10 for most increase in plays over the prior week (+141). It is close to cracking the Active Rock Top 50 but will need to pick up some momentum. It hasn't done anything on the Rock Chart, which indicates it will not be the hit Jungle was.

HardRadio Bruce & John Chat
From: HardRadio http://www.hardradio.com
Coming up on Monday January 26th will be your chance to chat live with both Bruce Kulick and John Corabi as they globally premiere their new UNION project with HardRadio.
You will be able to listen to all the tracks of the new cd on demand as you want to. Ask Bruce and John about the new band, and this is also your chance to field those Motley Crue and KISS questions.
The chat begins at 10PM central time US (11PM eastern, 9PM mountain, 8PM pacific). European listeners please adjust your time accordingly to GMT.
The chat will be held in our usual HardRadio java chat room and is scheduled for one hour. Thanks for rocking with us, and please keep the metal faith.

Cops Still Seek Ex-con In Woman's Disappearance
Story by Joanne M. Pelton [New Haven Register]
SHELTON - Detectives searching for missing city mother Annemarie Cusano are still focusing their efforts on an ex-convict who lived in the Hartford rooming house Cusano allegedly visited Jan. 2. Detective Sgt. John Youd asked the public Tuesday to call police if they know the whereabouts of or have seen Gregory McArthur, 37, whose last known address was the rooming house at 550 Progress Ave.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here

State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
A new Feature to The UNION/KISS Asylum! Bruce and John discuss the new UNION album and do a track by track analysis in periodic installments. As if that wasn't enough, they will also be answering fan questions with each installment!
Click below to read their brand NEW addition!
http://kissasylum.com/union/unionaddress.shtml

Corabi / Kulick Chat!
From: Jim Beard
BRUCE KULICK and JOHN CORABI talk about their old bands and their new one, UNION, Monday, February 9 @ 6pm PST. Only at Francesca Cappuci's Hollywood Grill on the Real Hollywood Network. (www.realhollywood.com).

Gerri Miller Speaks
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine
If you like this month's issue, wait till you see next month's (May). There is a 6 page (plus pinup) interview with Union in it, plus a review of the album (rave, of course). Tomorrow I'm meeting with the guys to take a picture of them with the ESP BK signature guitar they're signing for a giveaway (June issue).

January 20

"Loaded Deck" Released Today
From: The KISS Asylum
Just a reminder, Ace Frehley's "Loaded Deck" greatest hits album is released today (Jan 20th) in stores. Go check it out!

KISS Begins Work on "Psycho Circus"
From: USA Today via Charlie Zost
NEW YORK - Fresh off a reunion tour, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss have started work on a new Kiss record, Psycho Circus, set for release this summer. "It's going to be very much a classic album," Stanley said in Entertainment Weekly. "'Destroyer' comes to mind immediately. That's what I want this album to be. "That was 22 years ago, and nobody complains about hearing Detroit Rock City or God of Thunder now." The face-painting, flame-throwing, platform shoe-wearing members of Kiss had a successful comeback tour in 1996-97 after last performing together in 1983. It's been even three years longer since their last album, but Stanley said they can recapture the metal magic. "We are Kiss, and we're back," he said. "Join us ... or go down."

KISS To Cut New Album
From: CNN via Matt Simms
The 1970's rock group Kiss is back in the recording studio. Fresh off a successful reunion tour, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss have started work on a new record, "Psycho Circus," for release this summer. "It's going to be very much a classic album," Stanley said in Entertainment Weekly's latest edition.
[For More KISS Psycho Circus Album News, check the News Extra column!]

Police Pursue Leads In Search For Missing Shelton Mother
Story By: Marianne V. Stochmal [New Haven Register]
SHELTON - Police investigations continued Monday in the disappearance of a 43-year-old city woman, and authorities hope for information from witnesses who have not come forward. Detective Sgt. John Youd said investigators have been following leads and checking reported sightings of Annemarie Cusano of Park Street, last seen Jan. 2. "We've had sightings of her, but they've all been unfounded," Youd said. Police also continue to look for ex-convict Gregory McArthur, 37, of Hartford, possibly the last person to see Cusano. Youd said police want to question him. Police are pursuing the case as a suspicious missing person incident.
Cusano left home shortly after 11 p.m. Jan. 2, allegedly answering an escort service call at a rooming house in Hartford, according to police. When Cusano failed to pick up her twin 15-year-old daughters the next day, family members reported her missing. Shelton police are coordinating their efforts with Hartford police after Cusano's car turned up on Pliny Street in Hartford. Last week, both police agencies conducted a massive search with dogs around Keney Park and Golf Course in Hartford.
Shelton police are asking anyone with information to call 924-1544, or Hartford police at 860-527-6300, ext. 5232.

KISS Freaks Special Delivery in Germany
Form: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
Hi, just want to let you know that Special Delivery is now available in Germany! It can be ordered by me. If you want you can have the German translation, too. For more information go to: http://kunden.swhamm.de/hedwig/special.htm

KIZZ German CD's
Form: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
After several request from visitors of The KISS Asylum for the German KIZZ CD's, I created a new site called KISS Censored. Here you can find pictures of all the special German KIZZ CD's, I think it is the only place in the web where you can find this. Check it out! http://privat.schlund.de/kiss/kisscensored

January 19

KISS Off...
Metallica in third place? Aerosmith in fifth!? Stop the presses! Change the guard! Go figure!
And get that makeup on. RockDaily.com's 1997Album of the Year, convincingly crowned by your votes, is Kiss' "Carnival of Souls" -- which may be as much of a shock to the band as it was to us. "I was surprised" it was even one of the choices, wrote the reporter for the mammoth Kiss Asylum website, who spotted our poll and urged the Kiss Army to vote.

Possible Songs For KISS '98 Album!
From: KISSJawa@aol.com
Hey! I just heard from someone who works at Polygram what some of the possible tracks for the new KISS '98 album will be and wanted to pass the info along! These are some of the "stronger" working titles/tracks according to my friend:

KISS Sighting
From: Jim Pearson
KISS (Or at least binomes with Kiss facepaint) was recently seen on the Canadian Cartoon series "Reboot", but only for about 10 seconds. Reboot, produced in Vancouver, B.C, Canada eh? aired the episode "System Crash" on Saturday, and will repeat the episode at 8:30 PM MST on Wednesday on YTV. Also watch out for cameos by Sailor Moon and Fax Modem and Data Nully of the X-Files.

Six Degrees of James Hunting
From: The UNION Asylum
The UNION/KISS Asylum's Elizabeth Sneed talked to UNION's bassist, James Hunting, recently and he had a lot to say about many different topics. Click over to The UNION Asylum to read this incredible interview with James Hunting!

The Official UNION Logo!
From: The UNION Asylum
The Art Department of Mayhem Records was gracious enough to send us the just completed new UNION Logo. Check it out! Click the logo for a larger image.

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: The KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! Right now we are taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoo's for our "KISS My Tattoo" section.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

Strike UNION Paydirt Contest!
From: The UNION Asylum
Don't forget to check out the Official Online UNION Contest! There are over 50 prizes up for grabs, all autographed by the band and personalized to each and every winner! The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive one of every prize offered in the contest, PLUS a phone call from Bruce Kulick and John Corabi!! The answers to all the contest questions can be found by visting the various sites mentioned in the rules, so enter today and you could be one of the lucky ones to STRIKE UNION PAYDIRT!
Click Here For More Details!

Get KISS'D on February 27th!
From: Steve Stierwalt
KISS'D decked out in their Alive! costumes take the stage to bring back the fantastic memories we have of KISS during this time period. See the one of the newest and greatest KISS tribute bands rock Indianapolis the night before the KISS Expo. Why sit in the hotel drinking, when you can see what made us all love the greatest band in the world KISS! Pictures and info of the tribute band KISS'D will be posted later this week. Reserve your tickets now very limited supply will be on sale!

Friday February 27th at 8pm. Emerson Theatre in Indianapolis IN at 4634 E. 10th St. (maps will be included with tickets to those ordering tickets through mail also posted on the site)
Tickets are $8 in advance $10 at the door (if there are any left!)
Go to the website for ticket info: http://www.kissfreaks.com/kissd/
A small supply of tickets will be available at Ticketmaster next week. CD Warehouse and Berry's Music will also be selling tickets early next week

FREE Pink Ace Guitar Pick!
From: Kisskon98@aol.com
Hello KISS Fans! That's right, you can get a FREE rare Pink Ace Frehley Alive Wordwide '96/'97 Guitar Pick, the OFFICIAL KISS Solo Album Puzzle and an OFFICIAL Collectors Edition PhoneCard/Convention Ticket when you purchase a ticket through ALIVE 4 Productions to the ORLANDO or Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo. All tickets to the EXPO are $16.00 and YES, this cost includes, the Pink Ace Pick, the Solo Album Puzzle and the PhoneCard/Ticket and Admission to either Expo.
To order call 1-317-595-9646 or send a check or money order made payable to: Alive 4 Productions, 8605 Allisonville Rd., Suite125, Indianapolis, IN 46250. If you are just purchasing the Collectibles and don't plan on attending either Expo PLEASE add $5.00 for shipping and handling. For more info on the Expos please E-mail KissKon@aol.com.
THANK YOU. We Hope To See Everyone Soon! Remember, Alive 4 are KISS Fans who know what other KISS Fans want!! The Best KISS Konventions will be Coming to a City Near You!!!!!!

Florida KISS Fan Expo News
From: Kisskon98@aol.com
Alive 4 Produtions presents the 1998 KISS Fan Expo:

January 16

Original Kiss Line-Up Heading To Studio, Eyes Fall Tour
From: MTV News
The Kiss Army is about to march once again.
Our colleagues at the MTV radio Network report that the band's original members, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, are set to enter a recording studio next week to begin recording their first studio album together since 1980's "Unmasked."

As we first reported last month (see "Kiss Confirms Studio Plans; Frehley, Kulick Keep Busy" in the MTV News Gallery), the band had planned to convene in Los Angeles early this year for a round of rehearsals before deciding to enter the studio. Apparently the rehearsals went well, as the band is ready to enter the recording studio.

Also, as our previous report noted, Bruce Fairburn is on board to produce the album, which has already been titled "Psycho Circus."

It was rumored that the band would kick off its tour in support of the album with a July 4 blow-out, but a spokesperson for the band told MTV Radio that the group won't be hitting the road until August or September.

If you can't wait that long, you'll be happy to know that Ace Frehley's new album, "Loaded Deck," will arrive in stores on Tuesday. The collection boasts a number of rarities and live tracks as well as two previously unreleased songs.

"Carnival Of Souls" Rocks Pakistan!
From: Assad Ahmed
Hi my name is Assad Ahmed. I just wanted to tell you that COS is the 3rd KISS album to be officially available in PAKISTAN. "Jungle" & "In the Mirror" are on regular rotation on FM100. This is the only FM channel in PAKISTAN!!!!

KISS On Nickelodeon
From: KISSfan
Nickelodeon aired the: "ACTION LEAGUE NOW" short, "Big Baby Meets KISS" tonight at 8pm. I caught it while flipping channels. It was pretty cool!

January 15

KISS'D in concert in Indianapolis February 27th
From: Steve Stierwalt of KISS Freaks
I am currently working out the details for this great tribute show, which will be held at the Emerson in Indianapolis the day before the KISS Expo! Come a day early and celebrate the band. Ticket prices and purchasing information will be posted very soon at KISS Freaks. KISS Freaks is also sponsering the show! Another first for KISS Freaks. If you plan on attending the convention or this show, send me an email and I will get you the updated information on tickets this weekend. Email me at stierwlt@indy.net

Eric Singer Update
From: Ace Trump / NextLevel
I got a call from Eric yesterday. He related a bunch of the new activities he is participating in very soon.

Police Use Dogs In Search For Missing Mother
From: Tuck Watts
Story By Joanne M. Pelton with John Mongillo, Jr. [New Haven Register]
[Tuck Note: Rather than reprint the complete article, I thought I'd just pass along the new information that is covered]
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Shelton mother continued Wednesday as police used dogs to search a Hartford park for clues to her whereabouts.
Police dogs and cadaver-sniffing dogs from Shelton and Hartford scoured Keney Golf Course and Park off Tower Avenue in Hartford most of the day. The city park has an 18-hole golf course and expansive wooded area. The search didn't turn up anything about the disappearance of Annemarie Cusano, 43, who was reported missing from her Park Street Home January 3.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here

Message From Loretta Carravello
From: Loretta
The Carr family would like to thank all of the talented and caring musicians and Kiss fans, who have helped to create and promote the KAOL Tribute album in Eric's memory.
The money being raised will be donated to help fight the battle against cancer, so that others may be helped in the years to come. There already has been a large donation made and hopefully more will be raised in the near future.
This CD is full of love, caring and a lot of great KISS music. Special thanks to Kathy LaBonte for her desire to see this project thru from beginning to end, and to the MusiCare Online Foundation. You have all been an inspiration and Eric would be proud. Thank you all. Sincerely, Eric Carr family

January 14

Police Try To Fit New Piece To Shelton Puzzle
From: Tuck Watts
Story By: Joanne M. Pelton and John Mongillo, Jr. [New Haven Register]
Police believe blood on torn men's clothing found inside the Hartford apartment where a missing Shelton mother was last seen 12 days ago came from the ex-con who lived there, sources said Tuesday. For the last week police have been looking for 37-year-old Gregory McArthur, a resident of the apartment, whose record includes sexual assaults and robberies.
Sources said the clothing, found in an apartment at 550 Prospect Ave., was ripped, as if to indicate some type of violent strugle had taken place. Police believe McArthur may have needed medical attention, sources said.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!

"Jungle" & "Master and Slave" On The Charts
From: Chris
As of the January 9th issue of the R&R Charts, "Jungle" falls to #31 on the Active Rock Top 50 and #36 on the Rock Top 50. It also stands at #32 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Top 40 as of their January 10th issue. It has spent 14 weeks on the R&R Charts and 13 on Billboard, so it's had a really good run.

As for "Master", although it did not crack the R&R Active Rock Top 50, it was in the Top 10 for stations added (13) during its first week. I saw the list of these 13 stations, and they were all in secondary markets with 12 of them being in Midwestern or Central states. No adds on the East Coast among R&R reporting stations, but it's very early.
[For All Your COS Info, Click To The "Carnival Of Souls News Page."]

UNION News Update
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
Tons of more new UNION news in the latest Paula Hogan UNION News Update. Check it all out at THE UNION ASYLUM.

January 12

Search For Mother Turns To EX-Convict
From: Joanne M. Pelton [New Haven Register] via Tuck Watts
SHELTON - Police are looking for a former convict who may have had something to do with the disappearance of a city woman a week ago. Detectives have turned their search for 43-year-old Annemarie Cusano to that of a sex offender who lived in the Hartford rooming house Cusano allegedly visited on January 2. Police still have no clue where Cusano may be. Police on Saturday issued a photograph and description of Gregory McArthur, 37, whose last known address was a rooming house at 550 Prospect Ave., Hartford. Anyone who has seen McArthur is asked to contact police.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here

Strike UNION Paydirt! The Official Online UNION Contest
From: The UNION Asylum
Welcome to the Official Online UNION Contest! In conjunction with UNION and Mayhem/Fierce Records, The UNION Asylum is honored to host this contest to promote the impending release of UNION's debut album on February 24th, 1998. The early and strong support of UNION by all the online fans has not gone unnoticed, and as a reward Mayhem has made a TON of great prizes available.
Click Here For More Details!

KISS Asylum Trivia Chat!
From: The KISS Asylum
Just a reminder that The KISS Asylum Trivia Chat hosted by "KISS Fact of The Week's" Bob Rodrick will take place on Thursday, Jan 15th at 9PM EST! This is one of the more popular chats and is always a lot of fun. Make sure to check it out! =)

New KISS Book
From: IJfan@aol.com
I don't know if anyone reported this or not, but in last month's "Previews" (December edition) I saw that they had a KISS book listed called "KISS: The Apex of Glam Rock," by Silvie Simmons. It's a 96 page hard cover book that's supposed to have color photographs, discographies, and a bunch of other neat stuff. It didn't say exactly when it would be released though.

KISS Video Spotlight
From: The KISS Asylum
A brand new feature here at The KISS Asylum, the KISS Video Spotlight highlights KISS ProShot videos in a humerous and informative way. Check it out!
Click Here To Access The KISS Video Spotlight

KAOL's New Website!
From: Kathy LaBonte
We've started off the New Year with a brand new home. MusiCare Online, the non-profit record company that we started last year to produce the KAOL charity albums, has it's own official registered domain. The new address is: www.musicareonline.org For those of you who may not know, .org is for non-profit while .com is generally for commercial purposes.
MusiCare's new site now houses the KAOL 2 "Creatures of The Net" webpage, which has received a bit of a face lift during the move. If you haven't seen it in a while, go check it out.
Would You Like To Know More? Click To The KAOL II News Page

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: The KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! Right now we are taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoo's for our "KISS My Tattoo" section.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

Let It Flow! The UNION Radio Campaign
From: The UNION Asylum
Click over to The UNION Asylum to see how you can support UNION and their upcoming new single "Old Man Wise" via the radio!
Click Here To Find Out More Information!

KISS Included In VH1 Special
From: Picknbooga@aol.com
VH1 Presents the 70's. Saturday January 24th at 4:00 pm the VH1 special "Taking Care of Business" surveys the commercialization of rock music, including the emergence of arena concerts, merchandising, radio promotion and music videos. Included: clips from "This Is Spinal Tap" and Saturday Night Live. Also, comments by members of KISS.

"Master & Slave" Rocks Columbia
From: Jim Hunter, Program Director of KCMQ
This is Jim Hunter from Solid Rock 96-7 KCMQ in Columbia, Missouri and I thought I'd drop you a quick line and say that we've just added "Master & Slave" to our playlist and as expected, Central Missouri is rockin' hard to this one!! The song recently spent an entire week as champ on our "Rock It or Drop It" segment, beating such artists as the Foo Fighters and Days of the New. We retired M&S so we could add it to our regular rotation and it's already generating a LOT of requests!!! It's an awesome follow up to "Jungle" and being a major KISS fan, I'm glad to be putting some REAL rock on the radio...AGAIN!!!!
Call your local radio station and tell them to add M&S right now!!!! They'll be glad they did...just like we are here in Central Missouri at the only station that REALLY rocks, Solid Rock 96-7 KCMQ!!!!
For great "COS" coverage, check out the "COS" News page! in the News Extra section

"Jungle" on Sports Radio Show
From: Mike
Tuesday (Jan 6) while listing to the Tony Kornheiser Show (ESPN Radio Network, airs 1-4 PM EST, M-F), JUNGLE was played as the show broke for a comercial. I'm a big KISS fan (saw them 3 times during reunion tour) and it's cool to see them on TV or hear them on the radio during unexpected times.

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: The KISS Asylum
Don't forget we have new monthly polls here at The KISS Asylum and The UNION Asylum. Click Here to check out The KISS Asylum January poll. Click Here to check out The UNION Asylum January Poll.

Paul Stanley Update
From: Joe D. / KISS Hell Online
Paul very recently took some time to fill out a short Q&A for KISS HELL. There was 6 questions and Paul addressed them as follows: On the KISS Collectibles book being rumour or true: "True." About Paul changing guitars on next tour: "New Guitar Is Coming Out Soon!" On how the 'Rhinestone Iceman' was created: "During the 70's I Rhinstoned My Flying V-so It Was A Natural Step." On Paul's criteria for a guitar: "It Has To Feel Like Part Of Me." On any hints for 1998 Paul just wrote "Album/Tour-Awesome." The last question was on his thoughts of CARNIVAL OF SOULS & the musical departure(on COS): "Very Proud Of It. Bruce And Eric Were Incredible. We Record How We Feel At The Time." We also asked Paul for a signed message & as he always comes up with the coolest messages-he did again: "Stay Tuned-You Wanted The Best-You're Gonna Get It! PAUL STANLEY." (KISS HELL eXclusive '98)

Pre-Order KISS Psycho Circus Figures!
From: Kim at The Spider's Web
I'm preselling sets of The KISS Psycho Cirucs Figures at $42.95 per set + shipping.

January 9

Still No Trace of Missing Shelton Mother of Two
From: MSNBC and Tuck Watts
SHELTON, CT - It's been one week since a Shelton mother of two disappeared and there's still no word on her whereabouts. Police believe a Hartford rooming house resident is their strongest lead to helping them find Annemarie Cusano.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!

Let It Flow
The UNION Radio Campaign
From: The UNION Asylum
Click over to The UNION Asylum to see how you can support UNION and their upcoming new single "Old Man Wise" via the radio!
Click Here To Find Out More Information!

KISS Action Figure Short not on Tonite
From: The KISS Asylum
It was reported that the KISS Action Figure short from KABLAM was to air tonite. This was reported by TV Guide but as many of us saw, it was NOT on tonite. If we find out when it DOES come on, we wil let you know.

KISS on Conan O'Brien (1-14-98)
From: Bob Chase
On the Conan O'Brien web page... http://www.nbc.com/entertainment/shows/conan/guests.html On Wednesday, January 14th there is a KISS performance!
[KA Note: This is probably a REPEAT of a KISS performance]

KISS 1998 Pinball Machine!
From: Bob Chase
Info found at: http://metaverse.com/vibe/sleaze/00latest.html
This year sees the return of the legendary KISS pinball machine based on the ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT singers. The original machine was issued in 1979 by BALLY and is now one of the most sought after pieces of Kiss memorabilia. Killer.

KISS Expo Information!
From: Keith Leroux
For a complete and comprehensive look at the Indianapolis and Orlando KISS Expo's CLICK HERE. ALL the information you need on these Expo's is right here.

Sweden KISS Convention
From: Johan
KISS ARMY SWEDEN proudly presents the fifth annual KISS CONVENTION at the HARD ROCK CAFE in Stockholm Sweden. The Convention is Saturday 28 of February from 2-12 and it costs 120 Swedish crones. There will be a KISS tribute band with a full show as well as KISS dealers, plus a chance to win a free trip to the USA and much more.
For a Complete List of KISS Expo Dates, Click Here

January 7

Preorder KISS Psycho Circus Figures!
From: The KISS Asylum
Info found on the 411 Toys / Macfarlane Toys page:
What do you get when you combine rock n' roll with comic books? The popular KISS Psycho Circus comic book...and action figures. Gene, Paul, Peter and Ace return from last year's hugely successful run for all new mayhem! The figures in this case are:

PREORDER 1-3 cases for $119.99 each case + shipping (Approx $10 to $12 USA. Out of country will be quoted). That's $9.99 for each figure! The case has twelve(12) figures. We have no official breakdown on the number of each figure in the case assortment #16100.
PREORDER 4-8 cases and pay $114.99 for each case + shipping. That's $9.58 a figure!! Due date: LATE JUNE 1998. Not responsible for figure count, changes in cases, repaint substitutions or delays by manufacturer.
Call 1 888 411 TOYS (toll free USA) or:
Click here to go to 411 toys' order form and additional info page

A Look Ahead At the Upcoming KISS Studio Album!
From: Joop van Pelt / KISS Kollector Online
What follows are bits 'n' pieces of an article giving some background info on KISS' upcoming album and its producer Bruce Fairbairn that will be printed in the next issue of KISS Kollector magazine (out in March). Obviously a lot of the more interesting parts have been left out for now (in order not to spoil the fun for our members), but if you want to read the whole article please check out the upcoming issue or check out the KISS Kollector Fanclub website (www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector) to find out if the article will be included overthere.
Click Here To Read The Article

KISS Remasters Hit The Record Clubs
From: MzCharisma of KISS/UNION Asylum
The latest issues of both the CDHQ & Columbia House music clubs (they are after all virtually one in the same!) contain a write up/advertisement for the KISS remasters. It is presented rather nicely actually, taking up about 1/3 of an entire page and sporting the title "Know Your KISStory" above a Reunion photo, with a very large KISS logo beneath the photo.
A 3 paragraph write up is included in the layout which briefly touches on things like: when the group was formed, the merchandising, KISS's 25 years in the music business and some of the people they've influenced, the Reunion, and the remasters. Eight of the remasters are listed as available, as well as "Greatest KISS." Finally, even though they are only music club magazines, I was still very surprised to see this much attention given to the guys.

KISS Sighting
From: Robert Cavuoto
Kiss Sighting in Dec 1997 issue of Kiplinger Personal Fiance Magazine - Small article on the Kiss Visa. Article reads: Most likely to impress a Client at lunch. Music aficionados can flash Frank Sinatra Mastercard or the Jerry Garcia Private Issue card - or the Kiss card issued by the First Bank of Commerce in New Orleans, where an affinity for head-bangin' heavy metal goes so far. On hold at 888-280-KISS, we listened to Beethoven's piano sonata Fur Elise.

Ace Frehley Loaded Deck For Pre Order
From: Jon
Ace Frehley's new greatest hits album "Loaded Deck" is now availible for pre order. Go to http://home.earthlink.net/~diamond2000/LOADEDDECK.html for all of the info.

KISS Song on TV
From: Stump
While watching the show Dharma and Greg on 1-7-98, during a party in the backround was the song "Rock And Roll All Nite" being played. At one point, the character of Greg was standing on the couch singing along. Afterwards they both had hangovers and complained how they had "Rocked and Rolled All Night".

January 6

Sean Delaney Speaks!
From: Julian / KISS FAQ II
Just asked Sean a few questions... while he didn't address all of what I asked, he did make some interesting coments.
Click Here To Read The Short Interview

MTV Rocks!: New MTV Channel!
From: The KISS Asylum
I talked to Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records a while ago and she mentioned to me that MTV is starting up a new MTV channel called "MTV Rocks!" It is mentioned in the new Metal Edge, (April issue) I just got today, that MTV is starting seven niche channels of music that will be offered to digitally-capable cable systems and available for an extra charge starting in May. According to Metal Edge this new rock channel will play hard rock videos as well as FULL concerts! It is about time!

KISS & UNION in New Metal Edge!
From: The KISS Asylum
As a Metal Edge subscriber, I got the new April Issue of Metal Edge today. Both KISS and UNION were mentioned in this issue as well as the KAOL II "Creatures of the Net" KISS Tribute album (mentioned in the Metal Wire section). There is a nice half page article on KISS on page 11. They talk about some cool stuff that includes the next album, the movie, the tour and the KISS Collectors Bible book. Check out Metal Edge to get the details from this article! =)
Also mentioned in this issue of Metal Edge is a new UNION Contest from Metal Edge on page 47. Metal Edge is giving away 20 CDs and 20 limited edition picture discs. There is a coupon in the issue you have to send to Metal Edge before March 1st 1998. Along with this contest there is a half page article on UNION as well. Check it out!
Mayhem Records also has a very cool advertisement on the last inside page of the magazine that prominantly features UNION as well as Mayhem artist, DIO ! It is very cool! The advertisment says "Avaliable February 24 1998, UNION - featuting the songs: "Old Man Wise","October Morning Wind","Around Again", "and Heavy D."
We also want to mention that The UNION Asylum is now listed in the Metal Edge Email section of the magainze for UNION. We want to thank Gerri for including us! =)

KISS Sighting
From: Ozone
VH1 has been airing a show hosted by Casey Kasem (of top 40 countdown fame) showing past pop videos. Whenever Casy appears, he is sitting at a desk that has a bookshelf just over his right shoulder. What, might you ask, has this to do with KISS? Well, on the bookshelf, there is a large collection of albums, but only one cover is facing directly at the camera (very prominently).......Rock N Roll Over!! It's not much, but it's KISS!!

UNION News Update!
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
Check out The UNION Asylum to read this Huge Update from Paula Hogan. She talks about the Hard Radio Chat in January including a Hard Radio World Premier of the debut UNION album that nite and much, much more!
Click Over to The UNION Asylum!

KISS in "Rock Report"
From: Mike Ruzek / KISS Asylum News in Czech
Today was released (on my 33 birthday) another Czech mag "ROCK REPORT" with Gene and Paul on the cover. Realy cool cover. Plus inside 2 BW pages with discography. For more information send E-Mail to: ktprod@regionet.cz

Bruce Kulick Interview
From: Roth
Bruce devulges the reason why Eric Singer (ex-KISS drummer) is not the drummer for "UNION" (Bruce's new band), what his all time favorite career tour is, how he & John Corabi (ex-Motley Crue singer) met, his days w/Billy Squier, a surprise moment between Gene Simmons & him on stage, swapping girlfriend stories w/Paul Stanley, meeting Ace Frehley & Peter Criss for the first time, "Union" song titles & release date, info. on the latest KISS release "Carnival Of Souls", & so much more! Be sure to check it all out at:
http://roths-rendezvous.simplenet.com/ROTHs_KISS_RENDEZVOUS

FX '98 Collectible Show
From: Kevin of Rock Bottom Mail Order
Rock Bottom! Mail Order invites you to FX '98 Collectible, Antique, Comic & Tow Show & Sale (The Super Bowl of Collectible Shows 72,000 sq. ft. and over 1,000 dealers. At The Bob Carr Expo Center, Orlando, FL Jan 10 09:00AM - 6:00PM, Jan 11 10:00AM - 4:00PM.
Meet our special guest, Kiss & Tell co-author, Gordon G.G. Gebert at our booth #1136 for free autographs on copies of the revised 2nd Edition of Kiss and Tell. Hear the hilarious stories about what it was like to be friends with a rock & roll legend - Ace Frehley! And then check out Florida's largest selection of KISS merchandise!
General Admission: 2 Day $10.00 per person. 1 Day Saturday or Sunday 7:00 Adult $5.00 Child ages 5-12 yrs, under 5 yrs free. For further information contact bzalkin@aol.com or call (941) 921-6066.

January 5

KISS Action Figure Short on TV!!
From: SFallon@aol.com
That KISS mini-feature shown in movie theaters will be aired in Nickolodeon this Friday night, Jan. 9, at 8 PM Eastern time on a show called "Kablam!". The New York Daily News' TV Guide "New York Vue" describes it as such: "In an animated segment called "Action League Now," KISS and their fans are threatened by the League's newest nemesis, Big Baby (vioced by Harry Connick Jr.)." There is also a color photo from the film in the guide, a good shot of the baby about to pounce on the Gene Simmons doll, while the Peter Criss doll can be seen in the backround behind a drum kit.

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
"KISS MY TATTOO!"
From: The KISS Asylum
Hey everyone! Not represented in KISStory? Missed yourself on the KISS MY A** cd book? Didn't make it into the KISSNATION comic? Well now is the chance for you to share your permanent marks of loyalty to the hottest band in the world with everyone online!! That's right, The KISS Asylum is proud to announce the second in our continuing series of FAN FOCUS features: KISS MY TATTOO!! We want you to send us pictures of your KISS tattoos and a few sentences of the story behind them: where you got it, what inspired the particular choice, etc.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
"WARPAINT!"
From: The KISS Asylum
Just a reminder that we are still taking pictures of YOU in KISS makeup for KISS Army "Warpaint!". Last week we showed a picture of a 2 month old baby with KISS makeup! Hey, if he can don the makeup, so can you!! Send in those pictures and be accounted for!
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
From: The UNION Asylum
Welcome to the State of the UNION! In this ongoing UNION Asylum feature, Bruce and John will be taking the time between now and the release of the UNION debut on February 24, 1998 to discuss in detail some of the songs on the album! They will share with you details behind the inspiration, writing, and recording of the songs, giving everyone an inside look at the birth of an album!!

And as if that wasn't enough, they will also be answering your questions!! That's right!! Every State of the UNION installment the guys will answer a few of the questions that you submit!! Just email any questions you have for Bruce or John to MzCharisma@aol.com and they will pick a few to answer each time!!
And now, read on for your State of the UNION address!!!
Click to THE UNION ASYLUM to read the first two installments!

KISS Tribute Night at the Ballpark
From: Pat Filippone / Vice President & general Manager of the Prince William Cannons
Hello my name is Pat Filippone and I am the Vice President/General Manager of the Prince William Cannons, a Carolina League Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. A minor league baseball team.
The unique Kiss event I am talking about is a theme/tribute night to my favorite band Kiss. Right now the working title is The Prince William Cannons Rock And Roll All Night - A Tribute To The Rock Band Kiss. The event will be held Friday July 24, 1998 at 7:30 PM.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here

1998 Nashville KISS Expo
From: Gary Conn Jr of KISSaholics Magazine
Gary Conn here from KISSaholics Magazine. My friend, Phil Elliott and I are wondering... Are you ready for something different?
The 1998 Nashville KISS Expo is almost here!
Would You Like To Know More? Click To Our KISS Expo Tour Dates Page

KISS '73-'97 Tour Dates Archive
From: Mike Ruzek / KISS Asylum News in Czech
Looking for some dates, place or venue KISS played ? Visit KISS 73-97 TOUR DATES ARCHIVE.
I have worked on that list for more than 2 years. It's not complete, but I worked hard on it and hope it will be better and bigger. If you know any of dates, which are not listed on the archive, please let me know. Hope everybody enjoy.
KISSablanca Web Page

Free Picks & Phone Card Offer!
From: The KISS Asylum
Christmas has come and gone but the offer is still around! If you order any of the KISS Phone cards you can get free picks! In addition to that, if you mention The KISS Asylum when you order you can get a free phone card! Click Here To Read More About This Great Offer!

Also, Creative Communications is conducting a little survey about their cards and would really love to get YOUR input on them. It does not take very long so if you could fill out the survey The KISS Asylum and Creative Communications would really appreciate it! Click Here To Read & Fill Out The Survey

Paul Stanley & KISS Interviews
From: Joel Smith
There is a Paul interview and a KISS interview at wrif.com (Go the Sound-n-Vision section)
The Paul interview lasts about 9 mins. They talk about COS some and it also includes Paul's comments on Kiss and Tell. The KISS interview is in 8 parts. It consists of some talk about COS and mainly taking phone calls. It lasts approx. an hour. The KISS interview is Gene and Paul only.

KISS Kollector Fanzine: A Review
From: The KISS Asylum
We just got the new KISS Kollector fanzine (no. 23) and I have to say that it is Awesome! I mean this is one of the best fanzine issues I have seen. It has a glorious color cover, back cover AND color centerfold! The whole issue is printed on glossy heavy stock paper. Along with the great KISS pictures it is filled with News and info. Other cool features is a review on KISS booklegs, a huge section on Eric Carr, an aritcle on Paul Stanley, some unreleased KISS song lyrics and more! Some of these Articles and past aritcles from KISS Kollector can exclusively be seen here at kissasylum.com at KISS Kollector's Official Online web site at http://kissasylum.com/kisskollector . I highly suggest you check out the web page and this fanzine! It is top notch!

KISS Freaks Special Delivery: A Review
From: The KISS Asylum
KISS Freaks Special Deliver, a newsletter for online and offlien fans, recently upgraded by going to color covers and I must say I am very impressed. I have known Steve for a while now and he puts a lot of time and effort into this newsletter and for my money it is one of the best out there! What is great about this newsletter is that it is very current! There is tons of news and features as well as reviews. If you are a fan of KISS Freaks then you will love this newsletter! You can get this Newsletter 8 times a year for only $20! You can't beat getting EIGHT issues a year! That is almost an issue a month packed with news, reviews, pictures and more! Get it!
For more info on Special Delivery, go here: http://www.kissfreaks.com/special.htm

KISS Trade & Collectable Fair
From: Wayne Kepler
On February 8, 1998 (from noon to 7pm) there will be a KISS (& ROCK) Trade and Collectable Fair held at the Parramatta Leagues Club, Parramatta, NSW, Australia. It will be held in the hall, so it is for all ages. There is access for the physically challenged. An admission fee applies, and a number of local bands will be playing KISS covers. Aside from the official merchandise and memorabilia (I'm putting a large number of items on the table from 17 years of collecting), there will be stalls from interstate dealers, and local related stores.

Something Worth Checking Out
From: Tuck Watts
Hi Guys: The address is at the bottom...take one minute and send e-mail... Send this out to your friends...only takes 1 minute to voice your opinion...dont wait until its too late..
I am writing you this to inform you of a very important matter currently under review by the FCC. Your local telephone company has filed a proposal with the FCC to impose per minute charges for your internet service. They contend that your usage has or will hinder the operation of the telephone network. It is my belief that internet usage will diminish if users were required to pay additional per minute charges. The FCC has created an email box for your comments, responses must be received by February 13, 1998. Send your comments to isp@fcc.gov and tell them what you think. Every phone company is in on this one, and they are trying to sneak it in just under the wire for litiagation. Let everyone you know hear this one. Get the e-mail address to everyone you can think of.

Award for The KISS Asylum
From: Peter Eklund of KISS Starlight
Congratulations! After a sharp look at your page I decided to give you the "Kiss Starlight Gold Award" The award is a proof of exellence in Web Design So stand up, be proud and keep up the "Good" Work

KISS Bootlegs Mailing List!
From: Matt
I'd really like if you could do me a favor, and mention on your news page about my bootleg mailing list. It's called the KISS Boot Maniacs, and it's for fans who collect KISS video/audio/CDs/LPs/etc. Anything regarding KISS or any other band is allowed.
If anyone wants to subscribe they need the send an email to:
majordomo@MailingList.net and put "subscribe kissbootmaniacs" in the body of the message ONLY. To join the digest version, put "subscribe kissbootmaniacs-digest" in the body instead.
This is a private list, but everyone can post a message to the list.
I am the list owner, if anyone wants further info, please send an email to Me at: BFSweb@prodigy.net.

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