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October 31
A New Sample from "A World Without Heroes"
From: Kathy Labobte
CHAPTER 25 - THE OATH "Your power, I trust it works with me - Your servant, I am and ever shall I be"
Chapter 25 is the end of the story....or is it? You'll have to read the final pages that feature Paul and a surprise visitor. Every 10 days or so we bring you a 60 second sound sample from various chapters. This time we feature Chapter 25 - "The Oath". The Steve Sizemore Band is from Kentucky and they turned in a sizzling final mix of their version of this tune. If you are considering buying this incredible book/cd project, you've got to come listen to this and other sound samples at www.musicareonline.org. This novel by Dale Sherman is almost ready for release. 25 Chapters tell the story of KISS and their Talismans. An incredible 25 song KAOL CD is being produced to be included in the back sleeve of the book - a musical Soundtrack that follows Dale's story performed by the talented members of the KISS Army Online (KAOL)!! All profits from sales are being given to The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the name of the KISS Army Online (KAOL) and in memory of Eric Carr. We've raised several thousand dollars from previous KAOL CDs and believe this new project with Dale Sherman will far surpass our expectations for fundraising in the year 2000. Pre-ordering starts VERY soon - get ready for the best KISS product from the fans! Click here for more info and samples: www.musicareonline.org
October 30
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Destroyer KISS Tribute Band In Scarborough
From: Lefki
A KISS Cover band by the name of Destroyer will be playing Appleby's in Scarborough on Friday, October 29, 1999. There will a KISS dealer selling collectibles, as well as cash prizes, including one for best look-a-like. I've gone here before for Halloween and there are a lot of people that come out with make-up for this event. Destroyer will be on at 11:00. Be there early if you want a seat. There is a small cover charge at the door. For directions and any other questions please call (416) 266-1969. I will see you all there including some members of the KISS ASYLUM board. It will be a blast. Let's show them what KISS ASYLUM is made of. Take care.
Rip & Destroy KISS Tribute Band In Austin
From: Frank
Just a note to tell everyone about an upcoming KISS event in Austin, Texas. On Sunday, November 7, 1999 Rip and Destroy, Texas' finest tribute to KISS, will perform a set between viewings of the films Detroit Rock City and KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. The show is at the famous Alamo Drafthouse where you can enjoy a movie with a beer. Big Jam.com will be digitally recording the show for a web broadcast later that week. For more information, please visit http://www.drafthouse.com OR http://www.astravel.com/kiss.html. Admission - The Alamo Drafthouse, 409 Colorado, Austin, Texas, (512) 867-1839.
October 27
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"Sound Off:" The Pulse of the KISS Army Online
From: KISS ASYLUM
Boy, little did we know what we were in for here at KISS ASYLUM when we debuted "Sound Off" on October 4th. Well, 23 days and 30 essays later it's clear that the KISS Army is more than ready to "Sound Off!" Here's a brief sample of some of the most recent additions:
October 25
KISS New Year's Eve - Vancouver Rock City?
From: David
Just thought I'd let everyone know that there has been a rumour that KISS would be playing their New Year's Eve show here in Vancouver, BC. The DJ here on CFOX FM 99.3 announced to listeners not to make plans for New Year's as there will be a HUGE concert announcement on Monday, November 1st at 7:15am. He went on to say that it will be in "Vancouver ROCK CITY." I guess it has been confirmed as of today that the promoter has been working on this for a while.
"Sound Off:" The Way It Should Be
From: KISS ASYLUM
"Gene Simmons is a hypocrite." Leave it to KISS ASYLUM "Fact of the Week" feature author Bob Rodrick to start of his "Sound Off" essay in a low key fashion! Yes, using Gene's own interview quotes and behavior to analyze events of late, Bob dissects the Demon and takes him to task for having "gone way over his head in getting KISS involved in merchandising and other projects that really are not necessary." Mind you, Bob's not against merchandise in theory - the guy owns "over $12,000 worth of classic KISS merchandise" after all. It's the type and manner of merchandising going on since the Reunion that Bob finds so disappointing. However, rather than just complain, Bob also offers up some suggestions for the type of quality merchandise he believes the band should be putting out. Bob has created his take on the merchandise and The Way It Should Be.
KISS Halloween Show Televised on PAX Network
From: Jeff Colasacco
According to GIST TV, Pixelon's Halloween IBash '99 will be televised this Saturday, October 30, from 9pm to 11pm on the PAX Network. There is no word as to who will be televised and when. The performers listed were KISS, The Who, Tony Bennett, LeAnn Rimes, Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Sugar Ray and Brian Setzer. Check your local area to see if you get PAX and on what channel. Of course the entire show will be aired on Pixelon's web site.
Tod Howarth's KISS ASYLUM Contest Winners
From: KISS ASYLUM
Earlier this month, Former Frehley's Comet singer/song writer/guitarist Tod Howarth took time out of his schedule to do an interview and CD/Photo contest giveaway with KISS ASYLUM for all the online fans. The winners of the Tod Howarth KISS ASYLUM Contest are:
"Sound Off:" The Pulse of the KISS Army Online
From: KISS ASYLUM
The KISS Army Online continues to flood KISS ASYLUM with their essays, proving that they are more than ready to "Sound Off!" Here's a sample of some of the most recent additions:
KISS vs 'N SYNC in MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch
From: Matt
MTV Celebrity Deathmatch #220. KISS will be on Celebrity Deathmatch this Thursday 10/28 at 10:00pm. It will be repeated again on Friday 10/29 at 6:00pm. In the main bout, it's rock versus pop as clay renderings of KISS take on the clay renderings of 'N SYNC in a wretched costume contest. KISS in their traditional make-up are surprised when 'N SYNC are dressed up in kiddie costumes. Little does KISS know that 'N SYNC's kiddie costumes contain hidden and deadly surprises. The horrifying competition goes back and forth until two fighters are finally left
standing for the final decision.
Second Coming DVD News
From: Metal Edge
The Second Coming DVD will feature bonus material including "Shout it Out Loud" from the 1996 Tiger Stadium show, a version of "Detroit Rock City" taped at the DRC premiere party, and "Shandi" from Melbourne, Australia in 1997.
Detroit Rocks on DVD Before VHS
From: The Hollywood Reporter via Tyler Porter
Story By: Scott Hettrick
LOS ANGELES (BPI) New Line Home Video is taking the unprecedented step of releasing a DVD version of teen comedy "Detroit Rock City" three weeks before the VHS version. The DVD will debut in stores Dec. 21 for $24.98. The VHS version will be released to the rental market Jan. 11. New Line marketing executive Sarah Olson-Graves said that the strategy to release the DVD first was dictated by unusual circumstances. With this holiday season expected to be the biggest ever for sales of DVD players, New Line wanted to capitalize on the opportunity to get the DVD out when demand will be strong for the purchase and gift-giving of DVD titles to go with newly purchased machines. But late December is typically not a great time to release a new VHS rental title to the market, when only a couple of big hits usually perform well. The DVD of "Detroit Rock City" is filled with even more supplemental features than New Line's most ambitious DVD titles, such as "Lost in Space" and the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series. Where one of the Nightmare DVDs included a segment that can be watched in 3-D with glasses, a segment of "Detroit Rock City" allows viewers to choose between four different camera angles while watching a concert performance by KISS in the movie. Another unique feature is an instructional segment featuring a step-by-step lesson by SongXpress on how to play the KISS song "Rock & Roll All Night." Also included is 15 minutes of deleted scenes and screen-test footage. The DVD will also offer three feature-length audio commentaries on alternate audio channels, including one featuring all four members of KISS and another by director Adam Rifkin. Other features include music videos, behind-the-scenes featurettes and voice-prompted interactive, on-screen navigation menus.
October 24
New UNION/Bruce Kulick Photo Update
From: UNION Asylum
There's quite an update of UNION and Bruce photos to let everyone know about! UNION Asylum has already unveiled the formal UNION '99 Press Photos, but now you can also check out some "behind the scenes" pictures from the shoot as well! Some more cool shots from UNION live at Ataloto have also been added, courtesy of Leanna, as well as a few more shots from UNION at KISS Nite At The Ball Park II. John Corabi and Bruce take time out to hit the Expos on occasion with ESP, and we have some new shots of John and Bruce with ESP from the Indy '99 Expo up for your enjoyment. Bruce has also kept his personal schedule very busy lately, whether it be jamin' at The Shack with Phil Lewis (LA Guns) or heading to New York for on air time at WNEW with Ed trunk to promote UNION. Finally, well traveled Bruce recently visited Thailand for a friend's wedding, and has shared some of those pictures with UNION Asylum for fans to enjoy!
October 22
For those who have not yet joined, you can sign up at http://kissasylum.com/mailinglists.shtml or on the KISS ASYLUM home page. At the KISS ASYLUM Online Mailing Lists page not only can you sign up for the KISS ASYLUM Mailing List, but you can also sign up for the UNION Asylum Mailing List (1000+ list members) and many other online mailing lists. Check it out!
Awesome New Kinetik Art Collectibles
From: David Snowden Promotions
Capture some of the greatest moments in the palm of your hand with this latest official KISS merchandise collection. Kinetik Art uses a revolutionary Digital Motion Technology that means that you can now hold some of the greatest moments from the KISS World Tour in the palm of your hand. Live action can now be captured on a single Kinetik Art collectible. The Kinetik Art Collection contains up to 4 seconds of full color continuous motion, compressing as many as 150 digital frames of video or film stock, layered on to a Duratrans card. Each of our fantastic collectors cards comes in an attractive multi-colored box and packed inside is a FREE "Rocking Display Stand." Here's a sample of what these cards entail:
Gene Simmons Collectors Card: On this great collectors card you will see in full color action Gene performing one of his most dangerous acts on stage. During "Firehouse" Gene breathes fire and this card shows the complete scene. In opposite corners Gene is "rocking" during one of his songs and appearing from behind his hands in the other action shot. Flames seem to grow from the bottom of this card. Unbelievable animation!! Other great Kinetik Art collectibles include:
KISS Tribute Band - Black Diamond Tour Dates
From: Black Diamond
You wanted the best, you got the best! Four unique personalities, united, bring the music and the magic alive! Black Diamond...the ultimate celebration of the hottest band in the world...KISS, will be playing the following dates next week! Look to see when Black Diamond will be in your area!
October 29 - Loblaws Warehouse - North York, Ontario
October 30 - Lulu's - Kitchener, Ontario
October 31 - The Palace - Calgary, Alberta
UNION Plays New Songs at Brick by Brick Show
From: Bob Lopinski
The UNION Brick By Brick San Diego show was great! The band sounded great and the place was friendly. We got to hear a few new songs from the upcoming "The Blue Room" album too! The songs that were played were: Do Your Own Thing, Love I Don't Need It Anymore, Pain Behind Your Eyes, Jungle, Who Do You Think You Are?, Old Man Wise, Heavy D, Everythings All Right, Surrender, I Walk Alone, Around Again (was on the set list, but not played), Power To The Music, and the encore was Man On The Moon.
"Sound Off" Continues To Roll
From: KISS ASYLUM
We have quite simply been flooded with submissions for the "Sound Off" feature here at KISS ASYLUM. Since it's debut on October 4, 1999, we have featured 20 essasys in 19 days (with no end in sight)! Here's a brief sample of some of the most recent additions:
October 21
Ace Frehley Signature Les Paul Custom Guitar
From: Epiphone via Chris TenBraak
Here it is folks...the guitar all KISS fans have been waiting for. Epiphone's version of Gibson's Ace Frehley Les Paul--complete with three DiMarzio USA SuperDistortion Humbuckers, lightning bolt fingerboard inlays, and Ace's face right on the headstock. Combine these features with a multi-bound, premium flame maple top, mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard and high-quality, chrome-plated hardware and you've got a Limited Edition guitar that looks as good as it sounds. Kiss me...I must be dreaming! Click Over To Epiphone For The Details!
October 20
I arrived Friday afternoon in the evening around 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Inn to stay for the Dallas KISS Expo. I arrived at the hotel and met up with Andre Augustine, former security and tour director for KISS on the Reunion and other tours. He was also checking in the hotel at the time. I had e-mailed him back and forth and let him know if he needed anything to let me know. So when I introduced myself, he asked me if I wanted to go with him to the Alice Cooper show as Eric Singer plays drums for him on tour. So we exchanged room numbers and unloaded in our rooms and met up in the lobby 30 minutes later and head over to the Bronco Bowl for the show. It was a funny thing to see Andre waiting outside the fence to get in, like most of us who have waited outside the fence to see or catch a glimpse of KISS or any other performer. That's what we were doing in the VIP section waiting on Eric.
"Sound Off": KISS Fans - Put Up Or Shut Up! & We Should Consider Ourselves Lucky
From: KISS ASYLUM
Well, it was bound to happen. "Sound Off" essays questioning the loyalty of some of the KISS fans who have expressed concerns and criticisms of the band have finally washed ashore. But wait -- rather than making personal attacks, author Joe Spinelli has put forth some interesting points in defense of KISS in his essay "KISS Fans: Put Up Or Shut Up!" Toys and merchandise annoy you? Don't buy them. Didn't like Psycho Circus? Joe thinks its the best KISS album song for song since Creatures. Think KISS should "hang it up"? Be careful what you ask for, you might get it. Similarly, "Sound Off" author Ian Danter brings us the UK perspective, and is quite put off by all the "moaning and whinging from KISS fans" that he's read in some of the previous articles. Ian is of the opinion that we KISS fans don't seem to recognize a good thing when we've got it, and believes a lot of the criticism he's reading is approaching Nigel Tufnel/Spinal Tap levels of "nitpicking." Instead of looking for things to criticize, how about thinking back to how happy you were when you first heard about the reunion? Or how cool it was to have new music -- period! -- from KISS to listen to? By Ian's measure, "We KISS fans are standing too close to the band to be properly objective about their progress - let them introduce wrestlers, let them do Broadway musicals, let them do whatever they want" and Consider Ourselves Lucky.
Click Here For Joe & Ian's "Sound Off" Essays
October 19
Fan Feedback: "Spring KISS Tour Vs. Ace Frehley Solo Album"
From: KISS ASYLUM
The number one complaint from fans about the "Psycho Circus" tour was the set list, and the fact that didn't show much variation from the previous reunion outings. In an effort to shake up the set list KISS is apparently considering bringing back some of the more popular songs from the non-makeup era if they tour again. Recently KISS ASYLUM asked, "Do you think that adding material from the non-makeup KISS era to the set list would work with the original lineup?" The Online KISS Army has spoken with a resounding "YES" they definately think adding the non-makeup material would work well with the original line up. The breakdown is as follows: Yes - 69.6% (2305 Votes); No - 25.8% (855 Votes); Not sure - 4.5% (151 Votes)
Recent rumors on the internet have concerned Ace possibly signing a record contract in the near future and wanting to put out a new album this spring. Gene & Paul have mentioned more than a few times that KISS plans on going back out on tour in the spring of 2000. KISS ASYLUM wants to know what the online fans want the most! "Would you rather KISS go back out on tour this spring with no new album or have an Ace Frehley solo album?" Click over to www.kissasylum.com/poll2/ to cast your vote and make your opinion heard. Also, don't forget to post up your comments about "Spring KISS Tour Vs. Ace Frehley Solo Album" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
October 18
"Tale of the Fox" TV Special
From: "Rock and Roll All Night", COX Cable, Channel Interconnect A
Hello KISS ASYLUM and all KISS fans! This is Chris Cook and Paul Levasseur, co-hosts of "Rock-n-Roll All Night", a Cable TV show based completely on KISS and KISS related topics. "Rock-n-Roll all Night" brings it's viewers current KISS news, interviews, KISS book and and album reviews, merchandise updates, contests, Psycho Circus comics news and reviews, UNION news, and on location reports from all over. During its 6 years on TV, "Rock-n-Roll All Night" has had the privilege of interviewing on camera: Chip Rock, Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, Gordon Gebert, Chris Lendt, John Regan, Richie Scarlet, Kevin Conrad (of Psycho Circus comics), Bill Aucoin, Mark St. John, Dennis Wooloch, and Gerri Miller (of Metal Edge). Our October 20 show will center on the soon to be released video TALE OF THE FOX. We will be featuring an awesome Promo Trailer from the video and discuss some of its rare and personal footage, plus much more. We will also be talking about the new, soon to be released Eric Carr Rockology CD. We are excited about the two tracks which have been exclusively given to us to air on the show, one of which has never been played before! If that isn't enough, we will also be having a huge contest.
Click Here For More Details On This Cool Show!
"Sound Off": Checklist For The Ultimate KISS Album
From: KISS ASYLUM
Quite a few of our "Sound Off" submissions thus far have been critical of KISS for one reason or another. In his submission, Erik Bingham takes a constructive criticism approach by suggesting items to make up a "checklist" for the ultimate KISS album for the band's next effort. Some of Erik's suggestions make perfect sense and are hard to argue with: Everyone must contribute to the record; each member needs to play his own instrument; trust each other and work as a team. Others, while perhaps not universally agreed to, still sound logical: Forget about past success and focus on the present; don't record anything that can't be reproduced live; write songs together and jam in the studio. Then there are a few which are bound to be met with some raised eyebrows and "I don't think so's": Leave Bob Ezrin out of it; record one of Eric Carr's Songs; before the band enters the studio, they should go to family counseling; record a cover song. Agree with him or not, Erik has sure created one heck of a Checklist For The Ultimate KISS Album.
KISS ASYLUM Contest Reminder
From: KISS ASYLUM
We just wanted to remind all KISS ASYLUM visitors that if you haven't already, there is still time to enter two cool contests we currently have going on here at KISS ASYLUM. First, take a moment to click over and read former Frehley's Comet guitarist and singer Tod Howarth's interview and enter to win signed Tod Howarth CDs and photos. And to help everyone gear up for Halloween, you can enter the KISS ASYLUM/David Snowden Promotions KISS Kostume Kontest. One lucky winner will be "stuck" with the decision of which KISS member they want to be for Halloween, as they will receive all 4 KISS Costumes and all 4 full head KISS masks! There are great Second and Third prizes too!
Enter The Tod Howarth CD Giveaway | Enter The Halloween KISS Kostume Kontest
October 17
Only a very few KISS websites are still around since the beginning of the KISS Reunion, and we are proud to still be helping provide news, entertainment, and "asylum" for the KISS Army Online. The reason we started KISS ASYLUM back in 1995 is just as valid today as it was then -- to give online fans a place to hang out and converse with other KISS fans and, most importantly, to keep the KISS Army Online updated with the latest KISS News "around the clock." And in doing so, we have always tried hard to present the news in an unbiased, unfiltered manner. Good, bad and ugly, you get it all at KISS ASYLUM.
Click Here To Read The Full Statement!
KISS Mention on MTV
From: Eddie Kellar
There were a couple of KISS sightings this weekend on MTV. They were looking back at the old days of MTV and one of the female VJs told a story about how she dated Paul Stanley and they went out in New York City for milkshakes! They also showed clips of him in various KISS videos. There was also a piece about "MTV Unplugged" and how Alex Coletti (the main guy behind Unplugged) was very nervous the day before, not because he did a soundcheck with Paul Stanley, but because he "put himself out on a limb" to do the KISS reunion show and it didn't look like Ace and Peter were going to show up! The rest is Kisstory of course!
KAOL Tribute CD Sale - Update
From: Kathy Labonte
Last week we announced that the KAOL "Music From The Folder '99" disc is being blown out at a special $9 price (free shipping) while supplies last. We've got to make room for the new KAOL projects that will be released soon so we are giving new customers a chance to hear the original KISS Army Tribute CD at a huge discount so we can liquidate the stock.Orders are coming in from the U.S but we've had numerous questions concerning international orders. Everyone wants to know: Is the $9 price good for their country? YES! We are honoring the $9 price with free shipping to EVERYONE. The only thing that overseas customers must consider is this: Because the CD is priced so low and no additional shipping is charged, we will be sending all international orders by ground/boat. This can sometimes take up to 4-6 weeks depending on your country. If you would like your CD faster, please send $12 instead of $9 and we will ship your package first class air mail (Canadians follow U.S. pricing and automatically receive air mail).This is the original KISS Tribute CD from the KISS Army OnLine. It's packed with 19 tracks, a rare Eric Carr audio clip, and an Eric Carr Signature Guitar Pick. Supplies are limited and it will NOT be pressed again once we are sold out of this version. Come to the website for full ordering instructions! www.musicareonline.org
"Sound Off": A Trio Of Discontent
From: KISS ASYLUM
The "Sound Off" submissions have really been heating up over the past week, and so we are able to bring you three new essays today! In this "trio of discontent" authors Dene Williams, Rick Spataro, and Steve Baginskie all examine reasons why they believe KISS has lost focus on what got them where they are... the fans.
KISSed Off - Down Under! Dene Williams is very specific in pin-pointing when it seems "the wheels were becoming loose" with KISS -- the recording of the Psycho Circus album ("KISS owed us more than what we got with Psycho Circus, a damn sight more."). From Ace & Peter being "replaced" by Bruce Kulick and Kevin Valentine, to the lack of variety in the set list, to the "insane" merchandising ("KISS had become a Gene Simmons ATM money machine"), to Paul's new found focus on the -- theater -- stage ("I think Paul knows that the horse has run its race and its time to go out to pasture."), to the demon wrestler ("We all know what a joke that was."), Dene has had it with KISS.
KISS Our Asses... We Made You! Based on the title, how do you think Rick Spataro really feels? But seriously, Rick brings up some points it is very hard to ignore concerning the way he feels the fans have been treated since the Reunion. His three areas of concern include: Ace's level of (un)involvement with the band... and Gene and Paul continuing to lie about it; the huge failure to deliver the goods on the Psycho Circus tour and its "cheesy" 3D effects; and Gene and Paul's increasing involvement in outside projects at the expense of focusing on KISS.
Wake Up Guys! Wanna know the real reason the Detriot Rock City movie flopped? Well, according to "Sound Off" author Steve Baginskie it's because KISS pissed off too many fans. And even though Steve's been a fan since the '70s, he counts himself among those pissed off fans. The disappointing Psycho Circus album ("Then the first listen -- no sex song! And only 10 tracks that don't even last an hour."), "disappearing" support tour, and band's general failure to "honestly take care of the fans that put the money in your pocket" are just a couple of the reasons Steve thinks KISS needs to Wake Up Guys!
Click Here To Read These Great New "Sound Off" Essays!
October 16
Halloween Show Details
From: Kiss Online
KISS and The Offspring will be performing in the Theme Park of the MGM Grand. The performance should begin around 6pm. Other acts will be performing in the pool area. The Who will be performing in the MGM Grand Arena and you will need tickets to see The Who. Because of the final selection for the stage, the KISS performance will have restricted access, limited to 1000 people, mainly Pixelon invited guests and press. Tickets will not be sold for the event. Pixelon will be updating their website on Monday with details on webcast. You will also need to download the Pixelon player for this webcast.
"Sound Off": It's Make Up or Break Up & Alive II: Is It Live... Or?
From: KISS ASYLUM
Though most of us hate taking tests, our newest "Sound Off" author Richard Hund has come up with a "KISS Test" everyone will enjoy taking, and get a kick out of to boot! According to Richard: KISS acts like that girlfriend/boyfriend who makes you feel really special, who says they'd do anything for you, who nearly blinds you (with their love and their devotion). But when you look objectively at the person, you sometimes see how what they do for you doesn't match what you actually need, or originally received, from them. Are you blinded by your relationship with KISS? Is it time to "reevaluate the relationship" and correct the weak spots? Most die-hard KISS fans like Richard are: 1) actually damn stupid, or 2) assumed to be stupid but actually remain thoughtful of what KISS lays out for them. Chris Karam correctly notes in his "Sound Off" that: One of the more controversial topics in KISS fandom is the amount of overdubbing that took place on KISS' classic live albums "Alive!" and "Alive II." Of the two, "Alive II" is a bit more controversial because there have been hints and allegations that the album is not live at all, or that parts of it aren't. Well, Chris analyzes just how "live" Alive II is, and supports his analysis by reference to a bootleg called "The Lost Alive II Album," which he contends contains the "Alive II" version of "Beth".... not recorded at L.A.'s Forum, but at Tokyo's Budakon in Japan! What do you think?
Click Here To Take Richard's Test & Read Chris' Take On How "Live" Alive II Is!
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KISS To Play "iBash '99"
From: CDNOW.com
Rock legends the Who are the headlining talent later this month at the 5,000-room MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas for a star-studded bash to launch a new Internet entertainment company, and a growing list of other tops name are rumored to be joining them. The event, which is being put on by Pixelon Network (pixelon.com), is called iBash '99 and it will be hosted by actor David Spade and Internet model Cindy Margolis. Other music acts rumored to be joining the Who include KISS, Tony Bennett, the Offspring, and Brian Stezer Orchestra, though those couldn't be confirmed at press time. More big names are expected to be added as the event draws closer. Pixelon boasts of "TV-quality video and stereo-quality audio" at their Web site, and they'll back up their claims by webcasting the entire event in real time. Individual visitors to the site, Pixelon claims, will be able to control the angle and the view of the how they see the program, among other innovations. Tickets for the event will go on sale shortly; details are yet to be announced. The Who's portion of proceeds will be donated to charity. -- Troy J. Augusto
PsychoNews.com: Nightmare Child Game WebSite
From: www.PsychoNews.com
We want to welcome one and all to the official grand opening of PsychoNews! So I know you're all wondering, just what the hell is PsychoNews anyways? Is it a news site for the mentally insane? Naw, actually it's a site dedicated to the up and coming game, KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child. Now what the hell is that you say? Well, it's a new FPS from those wacky circus freaks over at Third Law Interactive. For a more in depth overview of what the game is all about, why not check out our overview page as well as our preview section, for all the details. We'll be covering this game head to toe, inside and out, and in any other areas you may think of. We've got plenty of cool screenshots for you all to check out, as well as some kick ass renders of the monsters in the game. We've even slapped up a handy forum, for all you mutha's to chat about the game in! Now to the really good stuff.... to celebrate our grand opening, we've netted a big fat exclusive for you guys! You can grab the official Psycho Circus gameplay video that was shown at this years ECTS in London, straight from us! It contains some really cool gameplay footage as well as a bad ass shot of Gene Simmons! =) We've got it in three different formats for you as well. We're going to try our darndest to update the site at least once a day, be it with new info or just a peek at what's going on behind the scenes. What are you waiting for? Click over to www.PsychoNews.com right now and see what we're all about!
"Sound Off": KISS Of Death & Triad Of Thoughts
From: KISS ASYLUM
Has KISS gone too far down that same road that spelled disaster in the late 70's? Has the retooled merchandising machine and outside projects come to, once again, signal the "KISS of death?" Kevin Potts thinks so. In his "Sound Off" essay Kevin notes that, "KISS has overextended themselves, and I think it's time we all recognized that the 'Hottest Band In The World' has finally, after years of hanging on by their fingernails and having that golden 'second chance' come along with Bruce and Eric Singer, reached its end." Gene's renewed interest in Holloywood, Ace & Peter's lack of participation, Paul's apparent lack of focus on KISS for the first time ever -- all signal "the end" to Kevin. Ever ambitious are KISS fans, and as such Patrick Maxwell has decided to address not just one, or even two topics in his "Sound Off" essay, but three. Fair weather fans (Boy, there were a lot of people at those 1996-97 reunion shows weren't there? Where the hell were you "fans" for the Revenge or Crazy Nights tours?), too much merchandising (Gene says, "We're turning down stuff left and right"!! What the hell are you turning down, man??), and the original line-up playing non make-up material (It's silly to not play songs from a 15 year span because 2 of the original members were not in the band when those songs were done.) are all hit upon by Patrick.
Click Here To Read Kevin & Patrick's "Sound Off!" Articles
KISS ASYLUM Gets Gooey!
From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM is a the online home for KISS fans. The Bulletin Board Message Center here at KISS ASYLUM is one of the most visited KISS message boards on the internet, getting nearly 200 posts a day on tons of different KISS topics. The KISS ASYLUM Chat Room hosted by Rockchat.com is never empty, with KISS discussion around the clock. KISS ASYLUM is always on the lookout for the latest cutting edge interactive technology to better provide the online KISS fans with the very best in online communication. Therefore, we were very interested when Hypernix, an interactive software company and the makers of the Gooey Chat software, approached KISS ASYLUM asking if we wanted to try out their Gooey chat software here at KISS ASYLUM.
What is Gooey? Gooey is a groundbreaking Internet tool enabling people simultaneously browsing KISS ASYLUM to communicate with each other (It is similar to ICQ, but with more features). With Gooey, chat is not restricted to specific areas at KISS ASYLUM, but turns into an integral, natural part of your browsing. Using Gooey you can conduct group and private chats anywhere on KISS ASYLUM, and easily interact and exchange information with all your fellow KISS ASYLUM website visitors. KISS ASYLUM believes that the Gooey Chat software will make online discussion and the exchange of ideas and information that much more fun and easy! To begin chatting with other KISS ASYLUM visitors download the Gooey Chat software and register your own "unique user name." Get Interactive at KISS ASYLUM -- Get Gooey! Visit KISS ASYLUM Interactive for more details. http://www.kissasylum.com/interactive/
October 12
KISS Deutschland - A Tribute to KISS MP3 Files
From: Florian / KISS Asylum News Germany
World Premiere: For the first time samples of the upcoming tribute album "KISS Deutschland - a tribute to kiss" are downloadable in mp3 file format. Exclusively for the KISS Asylum News Worldwide Network spread all over the world in different languages. Hear samples of the first 3 Songs: 1. I Want You - The Traceelords 2. Rip It Out - Florian Hedwig 3. I'll Fight Hell To Hold You - Rod Gonzalez.
http://www.kissdeutschland.de/tribute/sampletribute.mp3
New UNION '99 Press Photos
From: UNION Asylum
The latest UNION press photos have been released and UNION Asylum has added them to the Multimedia/Photos section of the website. There are some group shots as well as single shots of Bruce and John. More press photos will be added shortly!
Click Here To View The Photos!
October 11
KISS News From Russia
From: Vladimir Iliyn / KISS Asylum News Russia
Here is some of the latest KISS news from Russia: After success of the X-Files here, the new TV show Millennium will begin broadcasting in Russian on October 3rd on TV channel ORT. As you know, KISS played in one of Millennium shows and we are looking forward to it! The company who invited KISS to Russia promised to return the money back for unused KISS tickets to all the fans who had purchased them. Unfortunately, this month Russian TV channel NTV showed a special program about this problem which said that the promotion company is closed, put out of business because KISS cancelled the show in Russia. The fans still have unused tickets on their hands because nobody wants give the money back. Directors of Olympic Stadion, where the concert was scheduled to take place, also has some trouble with the promotion company. The music market in Russia finally officially released the "Second Coming" video, which is in Pal system format with a nice cover sleeve. The video has also been professionally translated into Russian! Second Coming t-shirts have also enjoyed good sales. The bootleg market is alive too. The "Detroit Rock City" soundtrack was "released" in October with the bonus track of Buckcherry Lit Up song. Also, one more Greatest Hits compilation CD and a couple of demo compilation CD's have come out. If you like toys, there are some KISS Action Figures from China selling on the Russian market. They are a set of small action figures of KISS, small
copies of the first official action figures of KISS. There is also a Gene Simmons
Tour Edition action figure.
New "Sound Off" Essay & "Set List Sound Off" Special
From: KISS ASYLUM
In the cleverly entitled "KISS My Aspirin" our newest "Sound Off" author Andy explains why KISS is giving him a headache! And Andy's "talking about a bunch vodkas with beer chasers, stayed up all night, worshipped at the porcelin alter, just ran out of cigarettes and I'm late for work kind of headache!" From Paul Lynde's Halloween Special, to the belt buckles and pajamas, to the concerts and conventions, to the overpriced KISStory and new merchandising glut, Andy has seen and done it all and is no fly-by-night KISS fan. Yet, in this personal journey through KISStory as seen by Andy he explains why, after over 20 years of riding the highs and lows with the boys from New York he's finally had enough. In addition to Andy's "KISS My Aspirin also have a special "Sound Off" segment to debut. Our first two essays featured rather extensive versions of their "ultimate" KISS set list. Well, naturally that has inspired others to want to "Sound Off" with their own version of the "ultimate" KISS set list. In order to prevent "Sound Off " from turning into a giant, never-ending set list swap meet, we have created a "Set List Sound Off" sub-feature that will be hosted by KISS ASYLUM's own Video Spotlight author Byron Fogle. If you have an "ultimate" KISS set list you want to share, type it up and send it to Byron. Your set list can be a simple list of song titles, or include brief descriptions of the "theatrics" you would like to see accompany various songs (see Jon Hastings' "Sound Off" for a good example of this). The submissions will not be printed in full, but rather Byron will tally the song submissions received to create THE ultimate set list as suggested by KISS ASYLUM "Sound Off" submissions! Byron will also feature the more creative, unusual, and original suggestions for stage coreography/"theatrics" to accompany each song. So, if you've got an idea of the ultimate KISS set list, let Byron know what YOU think it is!
Click Here To Read Andy's "Sound Off!" Article
Click Here To Submit Your Ultimate "Set List Sound Off!"
October 9
"Sound Off!" Double Feature
From: KISS ASYLUM
We have not one, but two new issues of "Sound Off" to debut today on KISS ASYLUM. In the first new essay, "Sound Off Crazy Nighters" author Joe Roggi has bluntly answered the questions of "Why Not?" posed by our previous "Sound Off!" authors with his opinion of exactly why not and what KISS should be about. He goes on to suggest that if KISS can't give the fans what they deserve they should "end it now before any more embarrasement!!" In our second new addition to "Sound Off" author Steve Ponchaud explains why "It Doesn't Matter What Our Opinion Is!" He also touches on why he hates almost everyone he sees at KISS concerts and conventions, and thinks deep down you do too! And, yes, Steve IS a KISS fan!
Click here to read Joe & Steve's "Sound Off!" articles!
October 8
According to video producers, The "Tale of the Fox" video will begin shipping to those who have already pre-ordered sometime during the week of October 11, 1999. However, you can see the officially produced "Tale of the Fox" video promo clip here at kissasylum.com right now! The one minute video clip features some brief scenes from the video and will definately get you into the spirit of the video with its on the edge of your seat feeling that the Fox is coming! Also, if you didn't check it out before, remember there is a very cool quicktime clip up on the Official "Tale of the Fox" page (http://www.kissasylum.com/taleofthefox/) from a story done on the video by FOX News in Florida. Check them both out! To watch to video clips, make sure you have downloaded Quicktime 4.0
A Blowout Sale of "Music From The Folder '99!"
From: Kathy Labonte
Paul Stanley TV Interview
From: Alisa Nicole
I just wanted to let everyone know that Studio 2 here in Toronto mentioned that Paul was going to be on their show today for an interview. The show is called Studio 2 and the station is TVO (channel 2) in Toronto. The show is on at 8pm and then repeats at 11pm.
October 7
KISS Army "Sound Off" Huge Success!
From: KISS ASYLUM
On Monday KISS ASYLUM debuted a new feature entitled "Sound Off" in which we presented a forum for guest writers to "Sound Off" on anything KISS related they felt strongly enough to sit down and write an essay about. The response was overwhelming, and we are happy to present the second of MANY "Sound Off" articles that will be coming your way over the coming weeks! Our seond issue of "Sound Off" finds Jon Law Hastings using Bill Francavilla's debut "Sound Off" as his starting point, beginning his own eassy by responding to several of the points raised by Bill. Jon's "Sound Off" really takes off, however, when he hits "Dream World." Jon has created his ultimate KISS concert experience, complete with pre-show video montage, opening band (UNION) and set list, and one hell of a KISS (past and present) live set, down to the exciting visual descriptions of events which he proposes accompany some of the songs in the set list (full orchestra, Gene in a ring of fire, Peter - and his drum kit! - getting up close and personal with the crowd)! Wanna visit dream world?
Click Here To Read Jon's Essay & Get More Details On How You Can "SOUND Off!"
Loretta Caravello Interview
From: Chris Cook & Paul Levasseur
"Rock-n-Roll All Night" public access cable TV show interviewed Loretta Caravello on September 28, 1999, about the upcoming Eric Carr "Tale of the Fox" video, and about Eric Carr himself, for our next show that will center on Eric. You can watch our show in Rhode Island, Mass, and parts of CT on Cox Cable, Chanel
Interconnect A, Wednsdays at 2:30pm and Saturdays at 1:00am To read the interview, click over to http://www.angelfire.com/ri/acepages/foxinterview.html
UNION At The Brave Bull - October 22
From: UNION Asylum
The people at the Brave Bull have contacted UNION Asylum with some more details about UNION's concert at the Brave Bull, including a very cool offer for UNION fans! Normally admission to the club is $12.00, but UNION Asylum visitors can get a special $10.00 cover price! Click over to UNION Asylum at http://www.unionasylum.com to get all the details!
October 6
Andre Augustine Dallas Expo Contest
From: KISS ASYLUM
Attention all KISS fans in the Dallas area: KISS ASYLUM, Andre Augustine, and the promoter of the Dallas KISS Expo have a special contest just for you! If you live within driving distance (as determined by your willingness to road trip!) of the Dallas KISS Expo you have the chance to win free entry into the Expo and an autographed copy of Andre's book "Guardian of the Gods." There are no questions to answer or forms to fill out, just send your email and snail mail address to Andre Contest and you are entered to win. We do ask, however, that out of respect for those who live in the area and want to go to the Expo that you only enter if you will actually be able to attend the Dallas Expo on October 17th should you be selected as a winner.
October 5
1999 New England KISS Expo Report
From: Jeff Guerra
The New England KISS convention was held in Swansea, Mass on the 26th and it turned out OK. Andre Augustine was there as well as "Angel," KISS Tribute "Dressed to Kill," and special guest Mark St. John. I'm sorry to say I did not stay for the KISS tribute or for Angel, and I wish I could've missed Augustine. My main purpose there was to meet Mark St. John, the man with the shortest tenure of any KISS guitarist. I wanted him to sign my KISSTORY book and that's all I was hoping for. Man, did he surprise me. When Mark was introduced, the crowd cheered and he almost seemed taken a back, like he thought he didn't deserve such applause. He was shy, almost muttering his answers. It was this laid back Californian, who surprised a lot of us by not seeming the least bit bitter about his whole KISS experience.
Click Here To See More Photos & Read The Full Report!
KISS: Psycho Circus Interview
From: Checkout.com via Robin Bennett
What do you get when you mix the warped mind of comic artist Todd McFarlane (Spawn) with the legacy of rock band KISS and throw in a creative team of computer programmers and designers with the goal of creating a first-person shooter? KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child, that's what, coming soon from Third Law Interactive and The Gathering of Developers. Based loosely on the comic of the same name, KISS Psycho Circus takes place in five extremely bizarre realms, each of which is populated with over 25 nightmarish freaks for your killing pleasure. With over 12 unique weapons and 16 special artifacts, players will roam this morbid world in the guise of a KISS band member, each of which has his own unique abilities, in a quest to stop the nefarious Nightmare Child. Psycho Circus is already shaping up to be one of the most original first-person shooters released and is already garnering quite a fan following, even though it's still in the early stages of development. Wanting to know more about what Third Law Interactive is up to, we went straight to the source and spoke with several members of the design team, including Mark Morgan (Artist), David Namaksy (Level Designer) and Mike Maynard (Programmer). -- Chris Jensen
Click Here To Read The Full Interview!
October 4
The number one complaint from fans about the "Psycho Circus" tour was the set list, and the fact that didn't show much variation from the previous reunion outings. In an effort to shake up the set list KISS is apparently considering bringing back some of the more popular songs from the non-makeup era if they tour again. KISS ASYLUM wants to know, Do you think that adding material from the non-makeup KISS era to the set list would work with the original lineup? Many of the 70's KISS "purists" feel that it is sacrilege for Ace and Peter to play songs from the 80's and 90's in which they had no part, whereas some fans think it would be a great change of pace to add some of their favorite non-makeup tunes back into the set list. KISS ASYLUM wants to know what YOU think! Click over to www.kissasylum.com/poll2/ to cast your vote and make your opinion heard. Also, don't forget to post up your comments about "KISS playing non-makeup era material with the original lineup" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
Sound Off KISS Army!
From: KISS ASYLUM
Over the years KISS ASYLUM has had some great articles from our columnists in the Video Spotlight (Byron Fogle), KISS Thought Vault (Ron Albanese), Diamonds In The Rough (Dale Sherman), and KISS Album Focus (Julian Gill) features among others. In addition to the reoccuring articles from these great authors, we wanted to open the door to other writers out there and give them a place where they can voice their opinions about KISS. We realize not everyone may want to write a column on a regular basis, but we bet there are more than a few of you who have at least one KISS related topic burning in you that you'd love to write a one time piece about. Well, KISS ASYLUM is happy to bring to you a forum in which to do so in our new feature "SOUND OFF!" KISS ARMY. "SOUND OFF" is the place where YOU get a chance to be a guest columnist at KISS ASYLUM. In the debut issue of "SOUND OFF" Bill Francavilla asks a simple, yet complicated question of KISS: "Why not?" Why can't they add certain songs to the set list? Why can't they have a "KISS family" band like ESP or UNION open for them? Why can't they focus more on merchandise the fans really want.... if they must have the merchandise at all? Why can't Ace and Peter contribute (more) to the albums? These questions and more are asked by Bill, who also includes his own ideal "answers" to most of them.
Click Here To Read Bill's Essay & Get More Details On How You Can "SOUND OFF!"
KISS Second Coming on DVD
From: Image Entertainment, Inc.
For over a quarter century, KISS has shaped the face of popular music and rock culture. The KISS Alive Worldwide tour saw the rebirth of rock's most incredible band. Who are these masked men and where did they come from? What did it take to reclaim their title as "The Hottest Band in the World?" After 18 years apart, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Gene Simmons overcame their past differences, finally reuniting the powerhouse original KISS lineup that wrote rock and roll legend. This is KISS and this is their story. Includes unreleased footage, available for the first time on this DVD for $29.99. Second Coming DVD release December 14, 1999. - Dolby Digital 5.1 and 2.0 soundtracks.
Andre Augustine To Appear At Dallas KISS Expo
From: Gapp97@aol.com
We are happy to confirm that Andre Augustine will appear at the Dallas KISS Expo on October 17th at the Bronco Bowl Entertainment Center. Andre will join Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, John Corabi and Karl Cochran along with KISS Tribute band SSIK from 11 am to 8 pm. ESP will perform live as part of the event. Tickets on sale now by calling 1-888-597-7827. All ages are welcome and 12 and under are free. All paid admissions receive a free CD featuring Eric Carr, ESP and Bruce Kulick. Any questions call 214-944-1009.
Pictures From Paul's Planet Hollywood Appearance
From: Lefki
As you all know, Paul was at the Toronto Planet Hollywood on Monday, September 27, 1999. While there he presented Planet Hollywood with a Phantom Hat from his run in Phantom of the Opera, along with a signed Paul Stanley Washburn Guitar with Phantom stuff all over it. In return, Paul was given a Planet Hollywood jacket. Here are some cool photos from Paul's special appearance!
Paul Photos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13
October 2
For those who haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, don't forget that the latest issue of McFarlane Presents KISS Psycho Circus (Issue #3) is available at news stands and in comic shops. This issue features a brand new Paul Stanley interview in which Paul discusses the beginning of KISS, the Reunion, dedication from fans, his recent run as the Phantom of the Opera, and the future of KISS. In addition to the interview, there is a story on the "Detroit Rock City" movie, information on recent KISS news events, as well as chapters 6 and 7 in the Psycho Circus Comic Saga. The updated Psycho Circus Comics schedule is also out, with the new comics expected to be in comic stores as follows: Issue #23 - 10/6; Issue #24 - 11/3; Issue #25 - 12/1.
October 1
KISS Tribute From KISSFEVER & KISSEROS!
From: Gabriel Ravarini
Did you ever imagine "Mainline" with a horn section? Do you think that you can sing like Paul Stanley? Do you have a friend that plays the violin and you want to record a KISS song with him? Maybe your band sounds like KISS and you want to prove it..... or maybe your band is very different but you may want to perform a KISS cover and honor them? This is the moment of: A KISS TRIBUTE made by KISSFEVER and KISSEROS Mailing List. We are very proud to announce that a CD Tribute to KISS organized by KISSFEVER and KISSEROS is now a reality! Motivated by an idea generated by a member of our KISS fans' mailing list and with the support of KISS FEVER and with all of you, we can make this dream possible. We know that we don't lack the material or the talent, and we also know that with enthusiasm everything is possible. Since KISS blesses us with their music all the time, why not offer them a gift with their songs performed by us? Our main goal at KISS FEVER always was to show that no matter how different our languages are, KISS had changed our lives. We also always wanted to bring content and a space in Spanish for all the Spanish-speaking fans around the world to read and to express themselves. First was the magazine, then the website, then the mailing list (the one and only for Spanish-speaking fans), and now we're giving the opportunity to Spanish-speaking fans around the world to show your talent and to express the love of Spanish-speaking fans for the band from New York that has changed everyone's life. As Paul said, "It doesn't matter where you're born, it doesn't matter where you come from, it matters where your head is at!" To learn more about how to enter on this tribute, follow this link http://www.kissfever.com.ar/noticias/ and click on the "Tributo KISSEROS!" banner.
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