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November 30
How-to Music Series Featured on 'Detroit Rock City' DVD
From: Video Store magazine via Mike Hogan
Video Store magazine November28-December4 1999 pg16:
When New Line Home Video's "Detroit Rock City" reaches retail late next month, the DVDs will contain something for the aspiring guitarists among KISS fans. Among the extras on the disc is a lesson on how to play the KISS hit, "Rock and Roll All Nite", from Tommy Anthony, a regular instructor on the Warner Bros. Publications' "SongX-press" video series. The 30-tape series itself gets plugged on the "Detroit Rock City" cassette, due in January. The DVD how-to should do double duty, boosting sales of a movie that performed indifferently at the box office while serving to introduce "SongXpress" to video retailers. - By Seth Goldstein. Mike Hogan also adds that the VHS version of Detroit Rock City will have a street date of Jan. 11th 2000, doesn't have a pay-per-view window yet, and the movie did 4.2 million at the box office to date.
Video Spotlight Tale of the Fox Video Contest
From: KISS ASYLUM
Congratulations to David Fyke of Decatur, Illinois, Joel Smith of Cypress Inn, Tennessee, and Candy Whittington of Dobson, North Carolina as they are the winners in the KISS ASYLUM / Video Spotlight "Eric Carr November 2 Remember "Tale of the Fox" video contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the Eric Carr video biography "Tale of the Fox."
November 29
Fan Feedback: "What Should KISS Do Next?"
From: KISS ASYLUM
With KISS' New Year's Eve Alive IV concert right around the corner, KISS ASYLUM wanted to get feedback from online fans on whether or not they wanted to see '82-'97 era KISS songs included in the set list. While the latest edition of the poll did experience some technical problems resulting in the loss of some votes, the poll still got a strong response from fans, who were very much in favor of adding the '82-'97 material to the set list to represent KISS from throughout their career. The complete poll results are as follows: Yes 75.6% (2132 Votes) - No 21.4% (605 Votes) - Not sure 2.9% (83 Votes)
Dale Sherman's "Being The Manager" articles sure have hit a chord with online fans. In conjunction with Dale's latest "Diamonds in the Rough" column we wanted to get online fans' thoughts on KISS' current direction. Is it the right time for Alive IV, or do you think KISS should concentrate their efforts on something else? Perhaps KISS should concentrate on a new tour and then record Alive IV after they have been on tour for a while? KISS' long form home videos have always been big sellers, maybe KISS should focus on putting out a live concert video? Or perhaps KISS should concentrate their efforts on a new studio record? Maybe the time is right for KISS to put out the infamous "KISS Box Set" ? Over the past half year, online fans have been very critical of KISS' recent decisions, and now as 1999 comes to a close KISS ASYLUM wants to know what the KISS Army Online thinks KISS should do next! If you had YOUR choice on what the band would do next what would you like to see? Click over to www.kissasylum.com/poll/ to cast your vote and make your opinion heard. Also, don't forget to post up your comments about "What KISS Should Do Next" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
KISS Army OnLine News: Free Email Accounts
From: Kathy Labonte
Musicareonline.org which puts out the KAOL KISS Tribute CDs, has just acquired the official domain names: www.kissarmyonline.com, www.kissarmyonline.net, and www.kissarmyonline.org. We will be providing free email accounts to everyone who becomes a KAOL member soon. All KAOL customers who have purchased any of the previous KISS Tribute CDs in the past or the new "World Without Heroes" project as part of our fundraising, now have a membership number which will allow you future discounts on the upcoming KAOL CDs, T-shirts, and other products we make for charity. Along with that membership number you're entitled to sign up for your free email account with us at the KISS Army OnLine Network. Example: johndoe@kissarmyonline.net. We'll also be providing everyone one free page on the KAOL site for their bio/resume as a KISS fan and KAOL member. The entire KISS Army OnLine that has given to charity by purchasing KAOL products will be connected as a community thru our website and with their personal emails and webpages connected to it. Our database of customers is always growing and a lot of friendships have been made. This online KISS Army is one that will forever be known as those that cared about others and encouraged fundrasing for the Children's Hospital and others. If you are a KAOL member it means you have at one time or another spent a few dollars on a Tribute CD for a good cause. That money helped us get the plaque for the hospital that will be hung next year. As a thank you, we want to unite everyone in the KISS Army OnLine to show that we can make a difference. Your "membership" is always free, your email account is always free, your webpage on the KAOL site is always free, and you'll receive special discounts on the remaining Tribute CDs as they are released. We've always had fun with KAOL as it has grown.........and we want to keep it that way for everyone. Also, for all the Peter fans out there: Although we have spent the last 3 years raising money for the Children's Hospital in Eric Carr's name with the KAOL KISS Tribute CDs, we have some special news concerning Peter coming very soon! KAOL is going to be recognizing Peter's place in KISS history in the coming months so stay tuned. In the meantime, if you haven't checked out KAOL yet or purchased any of the Tribute CDs, you can do so now at www.kissarmyonline.com. Order the "World Without Heroes" Book/Soundtrack package and get your name printed inside as a KAOL member.
November 24
KISS Prowler Inside Story/Webpage Launch!
From: KISS ASYLUM
Well everyone, the time has come. Nowell Herman, President of The Official Prowler Club, has put together an absolutely awesome presentation on the KISS Prowler to share with everyone. Yes, that elusive machine many thought would never see the light of day in fandom was won by a KISS fan at the end of the Psycho Circus contest as promised. Unfortunately the original winner was unable to keep the car due to the fact that the winner was required by law to pay all applicable taxes on the vehicle upon receipt. Given that KISS had valued the car at approximately $75,000 the "lucky" winner was looking at a nasty dance with the tax man and quite simply couldn't afford to keep the car. Thus, Nowell was presented with the opportunity to own perhaps the most unique KISS collectible ever made. Being both a Prowler enthusiast and a KISS fan, he of course lept at the chance. And in true KISS fan style, Nowell knew this was something he couldn't keep to himself and wanted to do whatever he could to share this killer KISS car with all his fellow fans. So, on his Prowler Club webpage he has put together in great detail just about every piece of information you could ever want to know about the KISS Prowler, including: a biography of the car that traces it from "birth" to its purchase by Nowell, including all the interesting details; a photo gallery, which includes scans of the original Prowler car & trailer titles signed by Gene Simmons; original car & trailer design/build sheets; and a video gallery so you can see the Prowler in action! Additionally, the KISS Prowler will grace the cover of the Official Prowler Club's spring issue of Prowlin' Times magazine, which will include a detailed article and photos about the KISS Prowler. This is a first rate magazine with all color, heavy stock, high gloss pages. There is also an official KISS Prowler Limited Edition Poster, and KISS Prowler video (or CD-ROM) available as well. And though the winner of the car kept the Gene Simmons Axe bass to give to his brother as a gift, Nowell does have the original Paul Stanley Washburn guitar that came with the Prowler and has put it up for sale. Is the price right for you? Well you better check it out because there's only one and once it's gone, it's gone! Finally, there is a poll on the Prowler Club webpage to see if KISS fans would be interested in buying an awesomely detailed 1/18th scale model of the KISS Prowler & music box trailer from well known model maker ANSON.
Click over to The Prowler Club For All This Cool Content And More!
KISS ASYLUM's Dale Sherman Interview
From: KISS ASYLUM
Recently KISS ASYLUM took a moment to catch up with Dale Sherman, author of KISS books "Black Diamond" and "Black Diamond 2", to talk about what Dale has been up to and about his upcoming KISS book project "A World Without Heroes." For those unfamiliar with "A World Without Heroes," it was first introduced to the Internet as an online novel here at KISS ASYLUM, and now with the help of MusiCare Online has been turned into a full blown novel and soundtrack with the sales proceeds going to cancer research in Eric Carr's name. Dale talks about all this and more in his latest KISS ASYLUM interview!. Click Here To Read The Interview!
Video Spotlight: Loretta Caravello Interivew & Tale Of The Fox Video Review
From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM and Video Spotlight author Byron Fogle have a special treat for Eric Carr fans. As part of KISS ASYLUM's Eric Carr November 2 Remember Celebration, this week Byron's KISS Video Spotlight has turned into an "Eric Carr Spotlight," as Byron has interviewed Jim Romanovich ("Tale of the Fox" voice-over man), Bruce Kulick, Adam Mitchell and Loretta Caravello to get their thoughts on the "Tale of the Fox" Eric Carr video biography. Byron has also reviewed the "Tale of the Fox" video iteself. Today, the Video Spotlight features Byron's interview with Eric Carr's sister Loretta Carovello. Over the years Loretta had been approached many times to make a video about Eric, only to have promises unfulfilled. Through persistence and hard work Eric Carr's story has finally seen the light of day, and Loretta feels the video will help "give fans a chance to really see how talented Eric really was through his music and creative ideas." In addition to the interview, Byron has also written up a comprehensive review of the "Tale of the Fox" video which will give online fans a good perspective of the type of material you can expect from this very cool video biography. Click Here To Read The Interview & Video Review
Rockology 24 Days, 24 Winners Grand Prize Winner
From: KISS ASYLUM
We started this contest back on November 1st, and now 24 days and 24 winners later KISS ASYLUM & David Snowden Promotions send out our congratulations to Kelly Summar, the grand prize winner in the Eric Carr November 2 Remember KISS ASYLUM Contest. As the grand prize winner Kelly will receive a special Eric Carr Fan Pack which will include: the "Rockolgy" CD, "Tale of the Fox" video, 2 Eric Carr shirts, one pair of Eric Carr drum sticks, and a new Eric Carr commemorative wall plaque! Congratulations to everyone who was a winner at KISS ASYLUM this month in both our "Rockology - 24 days, 24 Winners" and "Tale of the Fox" video contests. If you were not a winner this month, stay tuned to KISS ASYLUM for a brand new holiday contest right around the corner!
"Detroit Rock City" DVD Review
From: DVD Review
We wanted to let everyone know that we have been able to take an exclusive early look at the upcoming DVD for New Line's "Detroit Rock City", the first KISS movie in 20 years! With spectacular features, this special edition DVD is a must for all KISS fans, and a glorious tribute to the KISS Army! Stop by and take a look what to expect from this spectacular DVD when it arrives in stores on December 21st!
Click Here To Read The Full Review!
KISS Bible CD-Rom From KISS Strike
From: Nico
Finally it's out, the first ever KISS CD-ROM, The KISS Bible Vol.1 - 1973/1978. It's hotter than hell, it's KISS multimedia alive on your PC! The Volume 1 of THE KISS BIBLE includes: The month by month interactive chronicle of KISS' golden years from 1973
till 1978! Over 300 glorious Photos! Over 30 astonishing Video excerpts! Over 2 hours of historical Audio clips, including 1 hour of vintage interviews with full transcripts! The complete LPs and U.S. singles Discography! The complete Tourdates listing from their first concert till the Alive II tour! THE KISS BIBLE has been in the works for over a year to deliver a TOP Quality product and I'm really proud with the results. THE KISS BIBLE is packaged as a CD in a jewel case with a 24 full color page booklet. Click Here to view many of the screens and cd sleeves. The price is amazingly low for a CD-ROM ($25 U.S.). It's slightly higher than a regular music CD but it contains 10 times more stuff and you you will need more than a full day to go through all the material included. System requirements for the CD-ROM include: Pentium 133 processor, Windows 95/98/NT, 8X CDROM drive, VGA display, 16Mb of RAM, Soundblaster sound card (or compatible), External speakers, Quicktime for WIndows 4.0 (included). For ordering information please contact Nico at nicostrike@hotmail.com
Z-92 FM Eric Carr Tribute Special - 11/24/99
From: KISS ASYLUM
Fans of legendary KISS drummer Eric Carr, tune in your Real Audio players or radios (if you live near Omaha, Nebraska) on November 22, 23, and 24th at 3am Central(yes AM). Z-92FM radio host Jonathon Bear will be hosting an interview on Monday(22nd) and Tuesday (23rd) with Bruce Kulick. He will be talking about UNION, the band's upcoming CD "The Blue Room", and holidays overseas tour. Bruce will also be talking about his involvement with Eric Carr's CD "Rockology" and the new video "Tale of the Fox", which you can get at www.kissshop.com. The video can also be purchased by calling 1-800-435-6185. All this activity will lead up to the hour long tribute to Eric Carr on Wednesday the 24th at, yes, 3am Central. You can listen on the web by going to www.z92.com or Jonathon's website at http://bear92.tripod.com. Special thanks go out to Loretta Caravello, Bruce Kulick and David Snowden for their time and prizes (sorry, you must be in the Omaha area to win the prizes).
Eric Carr Tribute Radio Special - 11/26/99
From: Steve Ponchaud
The Eric Carr Tribute Radio Special is 3 solid hours of nothing but non-makeup era KISS music, songs from 'Rockology', interviews with Bruce Kulick, Loretta Caravello, Jack Sawyer, David Snowden, and possibly Bill Aucoin (not confirmed yet). We will also be giving away KISS 'Headliner' statues and Rockology CDs compliments of David Snowden
Promotions' www.kissshop.com, Rockheads T-Shirts, 'Tale of the Fox' videos and more surprises. As a 20 plus year fan of KISS, it is my honor to do this tribute to a great drummer, singer, songwriter, and all around artist, Eric Carr; as well as shining a spotlight on some KISS music that often gets swept under the rug or dismissed. Not only will you hear the hits, but plenty of obscure stuff from ALL the non-makeup albums. The show is Friday, November 26 from 8pm-11pm Central time on 93.1 and 94.1 K-Rock based out of Iron Mountain, Michigan. The coverage area is much of the Upper Penninsula of Michigan and most of Northeastern Wisconsin. The station's website is www.rocktalk.com, look under K-ROCK ARENA. Sadly, our signal is not heard online. Thanks again to KISS ASYLUM for making this show possible.
November 23
Video Spotlight "Tale of the Fox" Video Contest
From: KISS ASYLUM
Enter the KISS ASYLUM "Tale of the Fox" video contest but you didn't win? Well, you can still win the video! In conjunction with this week's KISS Video Spotlight on Eric Carr, Video Spotlight is giving online fans 3 more chances to win the "Tale of the Fox" video! Three winners will be selected at random from those who completely fill out the contest form and correctly answer two trivia quesions. The winners will be announced on Monday November 29th. Click Over To Video Spotlight To Enter The Contest Now!
Richard E. Aaron's Exclusive (KISS) Rock Photos
From: CDnow.com via Mike Hogan
Collectors will soon have their chance to get a hold of some exclusive work from famed rock photographer Richard E. Aaron's collection. Aaron, who is best known for his cover photo on Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive" album in 1976, will offer some hand-signed, original prints of the likes of Van Halen, Rolling Stones, KISS, Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Adam Ant, and Judas Priest, among others, through an online gallery provided by rock radio site KNAC (www.knac.com). Aaron has teamed up with KNAC to offer a new line of exclusive photos, signed and framed on museum-based fiber stock, that are not currently available on Aaron's own Web site (www.rockpix.com). Specific items up for grab include Keith Richards onstage during the Rolling Stones Barbarian tour in the late '70s, Eddie Van Halen at home with his guitars, the Scorpions in New York during their first visit to the States, and the Sex Pistols during their three-week (and only) American tour in 1978. The photos range in price from $100-$350 and will be available beginning Dec. 1.
"Do Your Own Thing" Sneak Preview
From: UNION Asylum
Spitfire Records & UNION Asylum have a special treat for all the UNION fans out there. UNION fans can now download an MP3 song clip of "Do Your Own Thing" from UNION's forthcoming "The Blue Room" album! Click Over To UNION Asylum To Listen To The Clip!
Live UNION Video Chat & Acoustic Performance
From: Gabriel Ravarini / KISS Fever
Thanks to the big help of "El Quinto Jinete", a local radio show hosted by Pablo Valente and aired by FM Rock & Pop (95.9), every Saturday from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, we can offer to everyone a special treat for every KISS and UNION fans. On Friday 10, December, begining at 4:00 pm (Buenos Aires time) Bruce Kulick and John Corabi will be doing a live video chat in the CompuMundo store (Av.
Cabildo and Mendoza), so everyone can salute, SEE and CHAT with Bruce and John! And as if this wasn't enough, after the video-chat is done, Bruce Kulick and John Corabi will be giving the most exciting teaser. Just a few hours away from their debut in Argentina, Bruce & John will be playing LIVE a short acoustic set that will be BROADCASTED LIVE with AUDIO and VIDEO through the Internet! So, on December 10, starting at 4:00 PM (Buenos Aires time), head over to El Quinto Jinete website at http://quintojinete.sion.com/, and then click on the "R & Pop vivo" graphic or in the UNION picture to enter to the video-chat, and start to live KISS FEVER's End of the Millenniun Party! KISS FEVER says goodbye to the Millennium with a bang and wants that NO ONE stays outside of the party!
November 22
KISS Video Spotlight: Jim Romanovich Interview
From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM and Video Spotlight author Byron Fogle have a special treat for Eric Carr fans. As part of KISS ASYLUM's Eric Carr November 2 Remember Celebration, this week Byron's KISS Video Spotlight has turned into an "Eric Carr Spotlight," as Byron has interviewed Jim Romanovich ("Tale of the Fox" voice-over man), Bruce Kulick, Adam Mitchell and Loretta Caravello to get their thoughts on the "Tale of the Fox" Eric Carr video biography. Byron has also reviewed the "Tale of the Fox" video iteself. Today, the Video Spotlight features Byron's interview with "Tale of the Fox" voice over man Jim Romanovich. When Jim, an accomplished voice-over man in the entertainment industry, first heard about the video project he jumped at the chance to "give back to the band that he loves" and be a part of this video celebrating Eric.Click Here To Read The Interview!
Z-92 FM Interview with Bruce Kulick & Eric Carr Tribute
From: KISS ASYLUM
Fans of legendary KISS drummer Eric Carr, tune in your Real Audio players or radios (if you live near Omaha, Nebraska) on November 22, 23, and 24th at 3am Central(yes AM). Z-92FM radio host Jonathon Bear will be hosting an interview on Monday(22nd) and Tuesday (23rd) with Bruce Kulick. He will be talking about UNION, the band's upcoming CD "The Blue Room", and holidays overseas tour. Bruce will also be talking about his involvement with Eric Carr's CD "Rockology" and the new video "Tale of the Fox", which you can get at www.kissshop.com. The video can also be purchased by calling 1-800-435-6185. All this activity will lead up to the hour long tribute to Eric Carr on Wednesday the 24th at, yes, 3am Central. You can listen on the web by going to www.z92.com or Jonathon's website at http://bear92.tripod.com. Special thanks go out to Loretta Caravello, Bruce Kulick and David Snowden for their time and prizes (sorry, you must be in the Omaha area to win the prizes).
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Eric Carr November 2 Remember Contest Update
From: KISS ASYLUM
Congratulations to Cheryl Rosin of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Luis Gonzalez of Homestead, Florida, and Kevin White of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as they are the week 3 (final) winners in the KISS ASYLUM "Eric Carr November 2 Remember "Tale of the Fox" video contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the Eric Carr video biography "Tale of the Fox" and a "Rockheads" T-shirt. Congratulations also go out to Jeff Evans of Tampa, Florida, Bill Hume of Natavia, New York, Erwin Zinger of The Netherlands, Margie Viera of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jim Grimwood of Manhattan, Kansas, Arthur Hubbard of Winsted, Connecticut, and Margarita Rodriguez of Levittown, Puerto Rico as they are the week 3 daily winners in the KISS ASYLUM / David Snowden Promtions "Eric Carr November 2 Remember ROCKOLOGY 24 days - 24 winners contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the new Eric Carr solo album, "Rockology." If you were not picked as a winner don't fret, we are still picking new "Rockology" winners every day through November 24th! Click Here To Enter The Rockology Contest Now!
"A World Without Heroes" Soundclips and Ordering Info
From: Kathy Labonte
CHAPTER 24 - I "....and a bolt of lightning"
It's been a couple of weeks since we've had a soundclip up for the World Without Heroes Soundtrack. We began taking pre-orders for this project and have been busy processing all the paperwork. The impending release of this Book/Soundtrack is really getting exciting and a lot of people are getting geared up for it. The time is now to order at: www.musicareonline.org This week's audio sample is performed by Creatures of the Night, a KISS Tribute Band based in Wisconsin where the Children's Hospital is located (where KAOL has been donating its profits to since we started making these Tribute CDs). What sets these guys apart from other tribute bands is that they use an Eric Carr instead of a Peter Criss and their stage show, based on the Creatures of the Night Tour, features Eric's drum kit on a Sherman Tank drum riser. They've joined KAOL on this project with their big studio production of "I" for Chapter 24. They'll also be joining us next year to play live when we make our presentation of the KAOL/Eric Carr plaque at the hospital. Several of you have already pre-ordered your Book/Soundtrack to have your name printed inside as a member of the KISS Army OnLine. But we've only just begun - we've got until December 31st to collect names and orders!! We are now offering 3 ways to order, including instantly with your credit card. It has never been easier to purchase music from the KISS Army Online! Visit our order page for more details about how you can pre-order YOUR copy. Don't wait until it's too late - the book will go to press with or without your name. Order instantly at: www.musicareonline.org
November 20
Updated UNION Bio
From: UNION Asylum
With both a debut and live album already under their belt, UNION stands poised to strike hard with the take-no-prisoners approach of their powerful second studio effort, "The Blue Room." The band sure has evloved a lot since its formation in mid/late 1997, and so it's only natural that their official band biography be updated to reflect the evolution of this awesome band on the eve of their entry into the new millennium!
Click Over To UNION Asylum To Read The Band's Updated Official Biography
November 19
Tickets On Sale For UNION In Argentina
From: Gabriel Ravarini
The tickets for both UNION shows in Buenos Aires on December 10 and December 11 at KISS FEVER's End of the Millennium Party are NOW on sale! The prices are as follows: Advanced tickets are $20 per one day each ticket. You can also buy a special ticket valid for both shows for $35. At the door they are $25 per one day each ticket and tickets valid for both shows are $45. You can buy them at: Ricordi (Pte. Peron 1560) (Florida 643 1er. Piso) Phone: 4371-9841 / 43; -- Metal Rock (Cuenca 2840 Local 14. Villa del Parque) Phone: 4504-7858 -- Rare Records (Lavalle 835 Local 31) -- Rock Soldiers (Av. Rivadavia 6733 Locales 34 y 39). With each ticket you will enter in a drawing to win 50 accesses to a Meet & Greet with UNION (25 each day)! Also, there will be more giveaways and surprises!! Remember, KISS FEVER's End of the Millennium Party at SCAPE, Araoz 2424 (half a block of Av. Santa Fe) on Friday 10, December. Doors open: 7:00 PM and Saturday 11, December. Doors open: 3:00 PM.
KISS Fever Millennium Party Mention In Argentina Newspaper
From: Gabriel Ravarini
This was published yesterday at "Pagina 12", one of the most important newspapers of Argentina - "KISSES: UNION, the band of the former KISS Bruce Kulick and the former Motley Crue John Corabi, will be visiting Argentina on December presenting their next album, "The Blue Room," to be released on February 2000. On Friday 10 and Saturday 11 they will be playing at Scape (Araoz 2424), and they promise to make some covers of their former bands. Also will be playing the local bands Kefren and Suite 19, and like the past KISS Expo of May, there will be some tables with merchandise and all those things that the fans like."
Philadelphia KISS Expo Reminder
From: KISS ASYLUM
The 4th annual Philadelphia KISS & Rock Collectors Expo takes place Sunday, November 21st, 1999 from 11 am to 8pm at the Holiday Inn (260 Mall Blvd) in King of Prussia, PA. Special guests include Eric Singer and Andre Augustine. There will be Q&A's, KISS dealers from USA, Canada and Europe, free door prizes and giveaways and more! In addition, there will be live performances by KISS tribute band, "Creatures of the Night." Tickets for the event are $15.00 in advance and $17 at the door. Tickets are now on sale at all area outlets or call Ticketmaster at (215) 336-2000. The Holiday Inn in King of Prussia is offering KISS convention rates, call (610) 265-7500. For more information you can email productions@lochnessmonster.net and for dealer information call Stephen at (416) 242-3580.
Final Sale on KISS Baseball Jerseys At Philly Expo
From: KISS ASYLUM
"Final Sale on Baseball Jerseys." If you are lucky enough to be attending the Philadelphia KISS Expo on 11/21/99, you will have the final chance to get the awesome KISS baseball jerseys. We have been told that the remaining stock is in very limited, so stop by early because they will be available for the last time -- and at a great price!
November 18
Behind The Scenes Story of the KISS Army
From: Steve Stierwalt / KISS Freaks
At the end of October 1999, I met up with Bill Starkey, the Founder of the KISS
Army. I`ve known Bill now for about three years so I have heard him tell a lot of KISS stories and everytime they are still great to hear. Bill has always enjoyed attending the KISS Expos to meet fans that want to hear the stories. I had been discussing a video with him for sometime, but we both have had a busy year. Finally we found the time. The basis besides enjoying his company was, to get some of his stories on video so people can experience his experiences. The video was produced for an upcoming show on VH1. Details to come on that later. In the video, Bill talks about some of the positive things that happened to him during the 70`s, as KISS was turning the corner to be the mega-band they are now. Its kind of a mix between an interview/story teller type production.
Click To KISS Freaks To Read The Article & Watch The Video Clips
Eric Carr Tribute Radio Special - 11/26/99
From: Steve Ponchaud
The Eric Carr Tribute Radio Special is 3 solid hours of nothing but non-makeup era KISS music, songs from 'Rockology', interviews with Bruce Kulick, Loretta Caravello, Jack Sawyer, David Snowden, and possibly Bill Aucoin (not confirmed yet). We will also be giving away KISS 'Headliner' statues and Rockology CDs compliments of David Snowden
Promotions' www.kissshop.com, Rockheads T-Shirts, 'Tale of the Fox' videos and more surprises. As a 20 plus year fan of KISS, it is my honor to do this tribute to a great drummer, singer, songwriter, and all around artist, Eric Carr; as well as shining a spotlight on some KISS music that often gets swept under the rug or dismissed. Not only will you hear the hits, but plenty of obscure stuff from ALL the non-makeup albums. The show is Friday, November 26 from 8pm-11pm Central time on 93.1 and 94.1 K-Rock based out of Iron Mountain, Michigan. The coverage area is much of the Upper Penninsula of Michigan and most of Northeastern Wisconsin. The station's website is www.rocktalk.com, look under K-ROCK ARENA. Sadly, our signal is not heard online. Thanks again to KISS ASYLUM for making this show possible.
Tale of the Fox - Daily Quicktime Clip #4
From: KISS ASYLUM
As part of KISS ASYLUM's "Eric Carr November 2 Remember" celebration, KISS ASYLUM is proud to bring to online fans a series of exclusive quicktime video clips straight from the "Tale of the Fox" video! All week long, November 15th through November 19th, KISS ASYLUM will premiere one new quicktime clip from the video each day. Today's clip features a short, but very cool segment in which Eric, among other things, speaks about how much he loves his fans and how hard he works to give everyone a good show. Click Here to view the video clip [Note: To view KISS ASYLUM Multimedia Quicktime you must have Quicktime 4.0]
November 17
CFOX Radio Canada (99.3 The Fox!) has teamed up with concert promoters House of Blues Canada to present an entire section on the CFOX webpage devoted to KISS' Millennium Concert in Vancouver on New Year's Eve. In addition to the standard ticket ordering information, the site also includes a convenient FAQ section that answers such questions as: how exactly the general admission tickets work; where in the venue the reserved seats are located; and details about the full bar service and how this affects attendence at the event by those under 18. Yes, all the details and information you will ever need about this awesome event are readily available at CFOX.com straight from the concert's promoters! Click over to CFOX for all this and more, including a larger version of the venue map seen at the right!
Fan Feedback: "Should KISS include songs from the '82-'97 era of KISS on KISS Alive IV?"
From: KISS ASYLUM
Without a doubt the hottest KISS topic in the news today concerns KISS' New Year's Eve show in Vancouver, where KISS will record the historic "KISS Alive IV!" The first two KISS Alive albums only included songs that showcased the previous albums' songs live, with no overlapping. This trend was broken with KISS Alive III, where KISS included songs that spanned their entire career instead of just highlighting the songs that were released after the previous live album. Unlike the last 3 live albums, KISS has only 2 studio albums (and only 1 with the original members) since the last live effort. Because of this it seems highly unlikely that KISS would only spotlight songs from those two albums, but rather will most likely spotlight songs from their entire career -- much like the formula they used on KISS Alive 3.
But the catch here is should the band only spotlight the material that the "original band" played on, or do they spotlight the "entire career" of KISS, including material from '82-'97? KISS ASYLUM want to ask the KISS Army Online, "Should KISS include songs from the 1982-1997 era of KISS on KISS Alive IV?" Click over to www.kissasylum.com/poll/ to cast your vote and make your opinion heard. Also, don't forget to post up your comments about " '82-97' era KISS songs on Alive IV" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child Game News
From: Dante / PsychoNews.com
Third Law Interactive recently gave a showing of the game at the big Hallowe'en bash that was held by The Gathering in New Orleans. Rave reviews came in from everyone who witnessed what the game had to offer. Here's a quote from Gamespy: "Third Law was also on hand with KISS: Psycho Circus, which was looking as good as ever. I recently previewed it, so I won't rehash much of that here, except to say that it's the strongest-looking Lithtech property yet, and I'm really looking forward to it." Reviews of the bash can be found at the following sites. These reviews also talk about The Nightmare Child as well: CGO, Checkout Games. There is a poll to help decide what KISS songs will be used in the game. The top 6 songs voted on will go on to star in the game itself. Recent previews of the game can be found at the following sites: Gamefan, Ga-Source.The game was shown off at the recent CPL Frag 3 competition. True Gamers were there and had the following to say: "First off, there was a monitor showing a reel with footage from KISS: Psycho Circus, which I had a chance to sit down and watch for awhile. I have nothing but good things to say about what I saw from this game. The weapons are powerful, and the gibs are plentiful. It looks like a throwback to the old "Doom" style of single-player gameplay, where they throw absolutely ludicrous amounts of enemies at you, forcing you to deal with all them in one way or another. By themselves many of the smaller enemies are not too fearsome, but they seemed to attack only in great numbers." We've recently wrapped up our three part series on the evolution of the Arachniclown, which is an enemy from the game. You can check out all three installments by clicking here.
Tale of the Fox - Daily Quicktime Clip #3
From: KISS ASYLUM
As part of KISS ASYLUM's "Eric Carr November 2 Remember" celebration, KISS ASYLUM is proud to bring to online fans a series of exclusive quicktime video clips straight from the "Tale of the Fox" video! All week long, November 15th through November 19th, KISS ASYLUM will premiere one new quicktime clip from the video each day. Our third clip focuses on a portion of the video biography which spotlights Eric's early band The Cellarmen. In this clip, you are treated to a Cellarmen tune, great interview comments about Eric and The Cellarmen from both Eric's mother and father, and also get a look a many never before seen photos of a young Eric in his early rock days. Click Here to view the video clip [Note: To view KISS ASYLUM Multimedia Quicktime you must have Quicktime 4.0]
Australian "Detroit Rock City" Premiere Party
From: John Salzone
Thats right Sydney Australia, Village Cinemas, 545 George St, Sydney Australia, is the location and the date is Sunday 28th November 1999. This location and date sets the scene for the party to end all parties. Village Sydney has given us the right to screen the movie FIRST! Prizes will be given for best KISS makeup and costume. There will also be giveaways and get official new KISS merchandise including "Tale of the Fox" videos, 2000 Calenders and also "Rockology" cds. The day is also dedicated to a person very dear in the heart of the Kiss Family Eric Carr. $2 from all tickets sold will be donated to Cancer Research which is a very excellent charity. Tickets are available for a short time only.Tickets are $15. Phone Teena 0412275002 or email her at meridianstar@hotmail.com.C'mon KISS Army, lets show the world we are still a KISS power and lets ring in the Millenium the right way, the KISS way!
November 16
The Time Has Arrived for "A World Without Heroes"!
From: Kathy Labonte
The official start of pre-ordering for the Novel/Soundtrack by Dale Sherman and KAOL is here - the countdown has begun! The story by Dale will be released in paperback this January with a full length 25 song KAOL KISS Tribute CD in the back - a Soundtrack that follows each chapter. This will be our biggest fundraising project yet and all profits will continue to go to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. This is a time sensitive offer.
ORDER NOW - YOUR NAME CAN BE PRINTED IN THE BOOK!!!
The music is in the final production stages in preparation for manufacturing.
The book is in layout at this moment and will be kept in that stage until December 31st so that we can get all of YOUR names listed before it is sent off to press. Every one of you that pre-orders this project will be forever remembered in print as a KAOL member and a supporter of Children's Hospital in memory of Eric Carr. Imagine what a wonderful acknowledgment it would have been to have your name printed in the 9 pound KISStory book. We are reserving an entire section in the back of Dale's book to list the KISS Army OnLine by name! You must order between now and December 31st to be eligible to be included.
HOW TO ORDER: We now take CREDIT CARDS!!!! It's easier than ever to order KAOL. Simply go to our brand new website and in a matter of minutes you'll be ordering " A World Without Heroes". Of course you can still order by mail as well. You can also order by phone if you choose. Full details are on the webpage. As with all KAOL products, this project will come with some very cool KAOL keepsakes and collectibles. You'll receive a special "A World Without Heroes" pen and bookmark with your order. Come order now because once this window of time passes, the book goes to print with or without your name. Let's see how many KISS Army OnLine members we can put in print and how much money we can raise for the big hospital event next year. Come to: www.musicareonline.org
WSOU Returns With The Fox - Special Guest Bruce Kulick
From: KISS ASYLUM
WSOU is doing another great show this Tuesday the 16th from 8PM-11PM EST which will feature more special "Tale of the Fox" and "Rockology" giveaways. Last week's show was awesome and the response from rock fans and KISS fans was overwhelming. Sean McNeeley played 3 songs from Eric's new "Rockology" CD. Songs played included the catchy tune "Eyes of Love," the beautiful power ballad "Somebody's Waiting," and "Can You Feel It?" WSOU's switchboard was lighting up like crazy as the giveaways stretched throughout the entire show. WSOU really knows how to Rock. There are NO excuses to miss this show! WSOU Rradio 89.5 FM N.J. has a Webcast link for online fans to listen in at http://www.shu.edu/wsou. Join us in celebrateing the memory of Eric Carr through music from Rockology, Tale of the Fox giveaways and more. This is the Year of the Fox!!
Eric Carr November 2 Remember Contest Update
From: KISS ASYLUM
Congratulations to Mike Mullen of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Sean Cowie of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and Jim Bringe of Fargo, North Dakota as they are the week 2 winners in the KISS ASYLUM "Eric Carr November 2 Remember "Tale of the Fox" video contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the Eric Carr video biography, "Tale of the Fox" and a "Rockheads" T-shirt. If you entered and did not win don't worry, you still have 1 more week to enter for the last drawing on November 22nd. Congratulations also go out to Connie Hughes of Dothan, Alabama; Corey Scarlett of Newfoundland, Canada; Tim Becherer of Los Angeles, California; Chris Herman of Bessemer, Pennsylvania; James Carapella of Fountain Hills, Arizona; Ashley Stanfield of White House, Tennessee; and Jeff Evans of Tampa, Florida, as they are the week 2 daily winners in the KISS ASYLUM / David Snowden Promtions "Eric Carr November 2 Remember ROCKOLOGY 24 days - 24 winners contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the new Eric Carr solo album, "Rockology." If you were not picked as a winner don't fret, we are still picking new winners every day through November 24th! Click Here To Enter Both Contests Now!
Tale of the Fox - Daily Quicktime Clips #2
From: KISS ASYLUM
As part of KISS ASYLUM's "Eric Carr November 2 Remember" celebration, KISS ASYLUM is proud to bring to online fans a series of exclusive quicktime video clips straight from the "Tale of the Fox" video! All week long, November 15th through November 19th, KISS ASYLUM will premiere one new quicktime clip from the video each day. The second clip in our series is footage from Eric at Bruce Kulick's wedding. In this clip you get a great look at the playful sense of humor Eric had as he is "interviewed" first by Bruce's brother Bob, and later by Bruce himself. It's very easy to tell a great time was had by all at that wedding! Click Here to view the video clip [Note: To view KISS ASYLUM Multimedia Quicktime you must have Quicktime 4.0]
November 15
Are you ready for a treat KISS fans? Well KISS ASYLUM is happy to deliver a big one for you! We were fortunate enough recently to be able to conduct an in depth interview with the one and only elusive Mark St. John. Though Mark has been slowly venturing back out into the world of KISS fandom from his self-imposed seclusion recently by attending a couple of KISS Expos, we were aware that most fans would not get the benefit of attending those Expos to see Mark in person. Therefore, we made arrangements to conduct a phone interview with Mark so that all the online fans would be able to read what Mark has to say after his 15 long years away from the fans. Mark was very gracious, laid back, open, and a real pleasure to talk with during the interview. He never shied away from any topic, instead seeming more than ready -- almost relieved at times -- to address all issues head-on. Mark seems to be genuinely enjoying getting back in touch with the fans, and had a great time during our interview relaying all kinds of stories about himself, both in and out of KISS. Don't be surprised to see more of Mark in the coming months and years in interviews, at Expos, and musically because Mark isback and he'll tell you so!
Of course, there were so many possible areas to cover with Mark that there's no way we were going to be able to cover them all. However, we're confident you'll find Mark's perspective on a variety of topics very interesting, including: memories of Eric Carr ("I thought, the best musician in the band. He was just always solid, he always played it right and he never really made any mistakes as I remember."); why he says his time in KISS was actually "the worst time" of his life ("Everyday was lies and deceit, all kinds of little weird things. Everyday was like a little test or mind games...."); the interesting story of the Animalize album back photo ("Oh, it is a total cut and paste job!"); what he thinks the realreason is he developed arthritis ("I never had arthritis in anywhere in my family. I was playing violin concertos on the guitar before KISS, you know? I think it was just the stress of the whole thing."); his feelings on being replaced by Bruce ("I'm thinking that Bruce is just helping, but which turned out to be that it was another plan in the big picture..."); how his KISS experience affected his music life ("Paul and Gene kind of wrecked it for music for me for the longest time, and it made me not like the whole thing anymore because of what I went through."); working with Peter Criss ("We finally did the big recording and all that stuff and we sent the tapes to all these companies, and all the companies would send us this little letter back and every letter would be the same: We really like what you are doing, but at this time we are looking for something different."); and, of course, his new CD the Mark St. John Project ("Now I am finding out that I have people who are really concerned about me and my music and the mystique of it all. People are interested in what I am doing, and I am playing more for the people, the fans.").
Click Here For The Complete Mark St. John KISS ASYLUM Interview!
Whatever Happened To The KISS Prowler?
From: KISS ASYLUM
Remember that KISS Prowler that was the grand prize in the Psycho Circus album release contest? Remember how the grand prize winner's name was never announced (yes, there wasa winner)? Ever wonder what really happened to the KISS Prowler? Well, KISS ASYLUM has been in touch with the KISS Prowler's current owner Nowell Herman -- not the original winner interestingly enough -- and we'll be bringing everyone all the details about the current status of the KISS Prowler in the coming days. Nowell is President of the Official Prowler Club (fully sanctioned by Chrysler), and he has some cool things planned to share with KISS ASYLUM and all his fellow KISS fans about that very awesome machine! Stay tuned for more soon!
Bruce Kulick & Eric Singer On Metallica Tribute Album
From: Metal Edge
Bruce Kulick recently reteamed with his former KISS bandmate and current ESP side
project cohort Eric Singer on a cover of "Sad But True" for a Metallica tribute album his brother Bob Kulick is putting together.
Tale of the Fox - Quicktime Clips
From: KISS ASYLUM
As part of KISS ASYLUM's "Eric Carr November 2 Remember" celebration, KISS ASYLUM is proud to bring to online fans a series of exclusive quicktime video clips straight from the "Tale of the Fox" video! All week long, November 15th through November 19th, KISS ASYLUM will premiere one new quicktime clip from the video each day. This is your chance to get a sneak peak at what everyone is talking about. You've read the reviews and seen the promo clip, now check out actual footage from the video! Also, don't forget to enter the KISS ASYLUM "Tale of the Fox" video giveaway contest for a chance to win a copy of "Tale of the Fox." and a Rockheads T-shirt. There have already been six lucky winners, but you still have one week left to enter for your chance to win. Three final winners will be selected on Monday the 22nd!
The first video clip features comments from both Bruce Kulick and Carrie Stevens about Eric's appearance in the "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II" video -- including some never before seen photos from Eric at the video shoot - as well their comments about Eric's attendance at the premiere of "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", the movie in which the song was featured. Click Here to view the video clip [Note: To view KISS ASYLUM Multimedia Quicktime you must have Quicktime 4.0]
KISS Fever's End Of The Millennium Party
From: Gabriel Ravarini
We are going to end the most "Kissero" year of our lives! In April KISS came with their Psycho Circus, and you thought that was it. But then in May we surprised you and Bruce Kulick came for the First KISS Expo in Buenos Aires! You also thought that was it. Well, we have news for you... there's even more!! KISS FEVER invites you to the End Of The Millennium Party, presenting an unforgettable 48-hour KISS Party with *UNION - LIVE IN BUENOS AIRES!!* at KISS FEVER's End of the Millennium Party on Friday, December 10th, 1999, starting at 7pm and Saturday, December 11th, 1999, starting at 3pm at SCAPE: ARAOZ 2424 - half a block from Av. Santa Fe, Buenos Aires - Argentina.
The Fusion Of Two Historical Bands Into One: Bruce Kulick, a former KISS member returning to Buenos Aires, and for the first time a former Motley Crue member will be on Argentinean ground -- John Corabi! Together with Jamie Hunting (bass) and Brent Fitz (drums) UNION will come to kick some ass with a special repetoire in tribute to their former bands! They will be presenting songs from their first album, as well as advance songs from "The Blue Room", their new album set to be released on 2/22/2000!!
And The Music Does Not End Here. The "KISSest" Argentinean Band of the moment, KEFREN presents their new record "Pecado Mortal" ("Mortal Sin"), plus a KISS Tribute. Also: The revelation that's coming.... SUITE 19 will be honoring songs from Motley and KISS's "Carnival of Souls." And as a special surprise, there will be a 48-hour party where the following events will take place: screening of KISS videos (Friday: Eric Carr Tale of the Fox / Saturday: KISS rare shows), tables with merchandise, event special t-shirts, magazine offers, and many other surprises distributed over the two days!! With your ticket you will be eligible to enter many drawings, which include the big prize for 50 fans to attend a meet & greet with UNION!!
Another opportunity like this may not be repeated, so END THE YEAR AND THE CENTURY WITH A BANG!! In a couple of days we'll announce all the details about where you can purchase your advanced tickets for reserving your place in the End Of The Millennium Party!
Russian KISS CD: "World Ballad Collection"
From: Vladimir Iliyn / KISS ASYLUM News Russia
There is a new KISS compilation CD released this November here in Russia. The Storn company released new set of CD's called "World Ballad Collection", and one of the CDs is dedicated to KISS. The KISS CD track listing is as follows: I Finally Found My Way * Don't You Let Me Down * Blue Moon Over Brooklyn * Easy Thing * Beth * Good Times * I Can't Stop The Rain * Every Time I Look At You * Jungle * Odyssey * Just A Boy * A World Without Heroes * Kiss The Girl Goodbye * See You Tonight *I Still Love You.
Fantasy KISS Stock
From: Tony
I just wanted to let everyone know that the Hollywood Stock Exchange, hsx.com will be offering KISS as a stock on Wed. Nov. 17th. HSX is a fantasy stock market, where you play with fake $$ to buy Movies, Stars, Artists, and Bands. It's all totally free and pretty fun. You can trade in your money for merchandise and possibly win $50,000.
November 14
Without a doubt the hottest KISS topic in the news today concerns KISS' New Year's Eve show in Vancouver, where KISS will record the historic "KISS Alive IV!" The first two KISS Alive albums only included songs that showcased the previous albums' songs live, with no overlapping. This trend was broken with KISS Alive III, where KISS included songs that spanned their entire career instead of just highlighting the songs that were released after the previous live album. Unlike the last 3 live albums, KISS has only 2 studio albums (and only 1 with the original members) since the last live effort. Because of this it seems highly unlikely that KISS would only spotlight songs from those two albums, but rather will most likely spotlight songs from their entire career -- much like the formula they used on KISS Alive 3.
But the catch here is should the band only spotlight the material that the "original band" played on, or do they spotlight the "entire career" of KISS, including material from '82-'97? KISS ASYLUM want to ask the KISS Army Online, "Should KISS include songs from the 1982-1997 era of KISS on KISS Alive IV?" Click over to www.kissasylum.com/poll/ to cast your vote and make your opinion heard. Also, don't forget to post up your comments about " '82-97' era KISS songs on Alive IV" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
November 13
Just a reminder to all the KISS fans out there, tickets for the KISS New Years Eve / Alive IV show go on sale today, Saturday, November 13 at 9:30am. You can order the tickets via Ticketmaster Canada, (604) 280-4444 or online at http://info.ticketmaster.ca/index.html and there will be a cap on the number of tickets sold,18,000. The ticket prices are as follows: $79.93 (earlybird -the first 1,993) and $99.93 (regular) for general admission. Steve Araki sent in to KISS ASYLUM this cool newspaper advertisment for the show pictured to the right. Click the image to see the larger picture.
Gene Simmons CFOX Radio Interview
From: KISS ASYLUM
For those of you that did not get a chance to listen to the Gene Simmons CFOX Radio interview live via Real Audio last week, CFOX has graciously put up the interview clip for everyone to listen to. Click Here to hear the short interview in Real Audio.
November 12
KISS 24" Love Gun Figures From Art Asylum
From: Toymania.com via John O'Brien
Art Asylum and Fun-4-All are gearing up a follow-up set of 24" KISS action figures to be
released via Spencer Gift stores. Whereas the first series of figures was based on the classic rock band's Destroyer album, this new assortment is based on the bands appearance on the cover of their 1977 Love Gun release. Each figure is 24" tall, fully articulated and features a cloth costume. Click To Toymania To View The Figures.
Eric Carr Contest From "Rock 'n Roll All Nite"
From: Chris Cook
Rock n Roll All Night cable access show is having a contest in celebration of Eric Carr's life. We are giving away some great prizes, 2 of wich are The Tale of the Fox video. Come enter our contest at http://www.angelfire.com/ri/acepages/contest.html
November 10
"Sound Off:" The Pulse of the KISS Army Online
From: KISS ASYLUM
Repeat "Sound Off" author Chris Karam has brought up a very good, amazingly simple point in his most recent essay -- through all the "greasepaint and gripes" let's not forget all the good music the band has provided us throughout the years. Picking a handful of KISS's albums to analyze and use as demonstrations of the vast and varied catalogue they have provided us with in the past 25 years, Chris reminds everyone that at the heart of it all -- the reason we all became fans of this band in the first place -- is the music!
Click Here To Read This And Other Great "Sound Off" Essays.
UNION Ends The Millenium In Argentina
From: Gabriel Ravarini
As you may know, UNION recently confirmed a part of their tour overseas, and
during November the band will be playing some dates in Sweeden and Norway. Gabriel Ravarini of KISS Fever has informed UNION Asylum that UNION will be visiting Argentina in mid December to play not one, but TWO shows in Buenos Aires!! According to Bruce Kulick this is 90% confirmed, and more details should be available within the next week or so... STAY TUNED!
November 9
"Tale of the Fox" & "Rockology" Radio Promotion
From: KISS ASYLUM
TALE OF THE FOX and ROCKOLOGY COME TO WSOU RADIO 89.5 FM N.J. They will be featured on two shows: Tuesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 16th from 8 pm - 11 pm.EST. Join us in celebrateing the memory of Eric Carr through music from "Rockology." Bruce Kulick will be the special guest on the 16th to discuss "Tale of the Fox", "Rockolody" and many new Eric projects in the works. Plus there will be special giveways! Be sure to listen in to both shows. You can also tune into these special shows by going to their website at http://www.shu.edu/wsou
Paul Stanley Attends Charity Auction
From: Greg & Marne
We have returned from a KISStastic time in Canada! The Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto hosted a Charity Auction/Masquerade Ball Halloween Night after the final performance of "The Phantom of the Opera". Paul Stanley attended the formal event along with Pamela, Evan, Paul's parents, Doc McGhee, and many other cast members from the 'Phantom'. Paul and his family were very accessible, mingling with the crowd and taking time to talk with all who approached them (including us!!), and welcoming questions. When asked, Doc offered the information that the band would be back on the road in March, 2000. Paul's father boasted how proud he was of his son, and that he would like to see him do more theatre. Paul and Doc talked about New Year's Eve in Vancouver, and both did mini interviews with the many news stations covering the event. Evan showed he has a voice like his dad, singing 'Phantom' songs on stage with Paul looking on. A live auction consisting of 'Phantom' memorabilia, stage props, and actual costumes made for an exciting time. An autographed, framed 'Phantom' mask used by Paul on stage, and a Washburn guitar custom painted with the 'Phantom' insignia and mask with a star over one eye prompted Paul to come to the stage to entice the bidding to go higher. As the items sold, he congratulated the winners, again autographed each item, and posed for pictures. The evening came to a close at approximately 1:00AM. Paul and his family stayed until the end. It was truly exciting!! Click here to look at our pictures of the evening!
"Sound Off:" The Pulse of the KISS Army Online
From: KISS ASYLUM
AC/DC To Open For KISS in Vancouver?
From: Sean Cowie
I got word from someone at Ticketmaster today that AC/DC has finally been confirmed as the opening band for the New Year's Eve show. The official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow or Wednesday.
November 8
Congratulations also go out to Peter Brett of Scarborough, Maine; Jimmy Rhoden of Aiken, South Carolina; Dawn Budden of Manchester, England ; Cheryl Rosin of Eden Prairie, Minnesota ; Sherry Porter of Olive Hill, Kentucky; Douglas R. Melchert of Edgewood,Iowa; and Simon Przewloka of Victoria, Australia as they are the week 1 daily winners in the KISS ASYLUM / David Snowden Promtions "Eric Carr November 2 Remember ROCKOLOGY 24 days - 24 winners contest. Each winner will receive a copy of the new Eric Carr solo album, "Rockology." If you were not picked as a winner don't fret, we are still picking new winners every day through November 24th! Click Here To Enter Both Contests Now!
KISS Plans Y2K Gig In Great White North
From: MTV News via Javier Chavez
KISS fans, book your passage to British Columbia. The veteran hard rock act has announced it will be playing the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on New Year's Eve.
Kiss' management told MTV News that the concert will be recorded for release sometime next year as "Kiss Alive IV." According to House Of Blues Promotions, there will definitely be two, and possibly three opening acts, although none of them have been named yet.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. (PT), with the following price structure: "early bird" tickets (for the first 1,999 general admission seats) will sell for $79.93. After that, general admission tickets will run $99.93 and reserved seats will go for $129.93. Please be advised that all prices are in Canadian dollars. For tickets, call Ticketmaster Canada at (604) 280-4444 (not a toll-free call) or go to info.ticketmaster.ca/index.html.
Paul Stanley To Play "Jeckyl & Hyde"?
From: Paul Boyd
I just finished watching the Wrap Party coverage of the closing of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, as held at the Windsor Arms Hotel here in Toronto and excerpted on the tv show "Toronto Living" on cable 10. The reporter asked Paul if he had any future plans to act on the stage again, and Paul replied " I loved doing this production and the producers of the Broadway play "Jeckyl & Hyde " have made me an offer to do the lead, so I'm trying to work out my scheduling to fit it in, so that's something to look forward to."
CBS.Sportsline.com Is KISS Krazy!
From: Scott Engel
Dear Friends at KISS Asylum: In an effort to show fans of the band exist in all walks of life, plus as a tribute to the band, I am enclosing a photo of myself and three other CBS SportsLine staffers that transformed ourselves into the Hottest Band in the World on October 31. Fully decked out as KISS, we won CBS SportsLine's Halloween contest. Backed by a 24 inch high Ace action figure from Spencer's and handing out Hershey's Kisses, we took over the world's No. 1 sports site for a day and made it rock! We would like to share our fun day with all other KISS fans. Photo consists of: Scott Engel (Ace Frehley), Ben Shapiro (Paul Stanley), Herman Henderson (Peter Criss) and Mark Franco
(Gene Simmons). Scott's makeup was completely original, while Herman and Ben used the official KISS makeup kit. Thank you very much for your time and keep up the great work on your site. We all visit it daily!
Toronto KISS Expo Review
From: John Derrick
Sunday, November 7, 1999: Today I attended the Toronto KISS expo. My first impression was that attendance from both fans and dealers was smaller than in previous years, although there was still a significant turnout. I think that interest in KISS conventions peaked during the first Reunion Tour, and now we're back to seeing just the diehards attending. In a way, this was advantageous because it meant that you didn't have to endure long lineups in order to meet the featured guests. Bruce Kulick and Mark St. John were the special guests. They separately did their own Q and A session, and then made themselves very accesible for a meet and greet/autograph session. Mark met with fans for several hours and was very friendly and willing to sign anything, and also pose for pictures. During his Q and A, he answered questions about his brief period with KISS. He related how he worked alone in the studio on the Animalize album while Gene was up in
Canada acting in the movie "Runaway", Paul was in the Bahamas with actress Lisa Hartman, and Eric was in Florida with his girlfriend! For the recording, all the guitar amps stored in the KISS warehouse that were made available to Mark either needed new tubes, or some sort of work, so he just plugged his guitar direct into a 30 dollar Rockman, and then when straight into the mixing board. As a result, Gene and Paul were unhappy with the guitar tone. Since everyone was missing in action while Mark was laying down his tracks, he just did the best he could (with no direction), and when Gene and Paul came back, they had the nerve to say to him that it didn't sound like a KISS album, and complain that they had spent all this money on it!!! Luckily the album was a success in sales. Bruce talked alot about his band Union, and mentioned that there will be a new album out in the future on their new label. I'm sure that you can get up to date on that at the Union Asylum. Bruce said that he feels the next KISS tour may very well be a Farewell tour. He thinks that they will probably play some songs from the 1980's as well in order to give the fans some variety. He would love to see his band Union chosen as the opening act for the tour but feels it's highly unlikely. There would probably be some fan interest there because of Bruce's past association with the band, but it is probably more attractive to Gene to just continue going with these crappy bands that pay for the opening slot. Sean Delaney was also supposed to make an appearance, but was a last minute dropout, possibly due to health problems. Hopefully, we'll get another opportunity in the future because he would have the inside scoop on KISS from before the first album, right through the glory years. I would love to see him write a behind the scenes book about his experiences with the band. Once again this year, the Toronto KISS convention was alot of fun and provided great guests from the bands history.
November 7
Oregon State Band Tributes KISS
From: Stu Johnson
On Saturday, November 6, 1999, the Oregon State Beavers ended their 28 year streak of losing seasons with a win over the Bears of Cal State. This event was overshadowed by the Oregon State band, whose half-time show was a tribute to "The Hottest Band in the World...KISS!!!" The half-time show included the Beaver band's renditions of Parasite, Detroit Rock City, Shout it Out Loud, and God Gave Rock and Roll to You II. The band did an outstanding job of performing the songs. I'm not sure who arranged them, but the results were spectacular. The color-guard was even wearing KISS makeup. What a night for the Beavers and KISS fans all over Oregon.
Chip Rock "Outtakes" Book Release - 11/15/99
From: Studio Chikara
After a year in production, OUTTAKES has been published. This 160-page trade paperback details the story of Chip "Rock" Dayton, one Rock and Roll's top photographers. For the first time ever, Chip has unleashed his memories and
photographs chronicling KISS from the band's early days through their historic reunion tour. Included in this trade paperback are 250 color & black-and-white photographs
featuring live and backstage shots from the Hotter Than Hell, Dressed To
Kill, Destroyer, Rock And Roll Over, Love Gun, Dynasty, Creatures Of The
Night and Alive/Worldwide tours. Customers who had ordered autographed copies directly from Studio Chikara will receive their copies by November 15. Anyone who does not receive their copy by November 19 should contact Studio Chikara directly @ 718-762-9153 or E-mail StuChikara@aol.com. For those wishing to order OUTTAKES now, send check or money order (US FUNDS ONLY) for $24.95 (+ $4.95 US shipping/$8.90 International) to: Studio Chikara, PO Box 527962, Flushing, NY 11355-5924. If you wish to use VISA, AMEX, DISCOVER or MASTERCARD, simply fax your order to 718-762-9153.
November 6
November 5
Bruce Kulick on The Tour Bus Saturday Night
From: Ralph Sutton
Bruce Kulick will be live on "The Tour Bus" this Saturday Night. What is the Tour Bus? It's a radio show every Saturday night from 8pm to 1am that's geared to the party rock of the late 80/early 90's era. You can catch it on WDHA 105.5 FM or streamed live on the net at www.thetourbus.com. Recent guests have included: Dream Theater, Sebastian Bach, Dokken, Enuff ZNuff, Joe Lynn Turner, and lots more! All past interviews are up in Real Audio on the web site, with pictures, live performances and more! Saturday's show with Bruce will center around the recent Eric Carr projects Bruce has been involved in including the Eric Carr album, "Rockology" and the Eric Carr video biography, "Tale of the Fox." There will be lots of awesome giveaways from Thoughtscape, Rock Hard Records and the Carr family as well. Bruce is expected to be on around 11:00 PM est so if you don't live in the area make sure to catch the broadcast on the web on Real Audio at the WDHA Tour Bus website.
KISS Mention in Entertainment Weekly
From: KISS ASYLUM
In the latest Entertainment Weekly (November 12 issue) there is a KISS mention on page 87 in the column, "Marketing Ploy Of The Week." It goes on to read "Detroit Rock City - To capitalize on the holiday gift-giving frenzy, an extras-packed DVD of the KISS-quest flick (with, among other things, commentary from all four band members) will be out December 21 -- three weeks before the videocassette rocks rental shelves."
Toronto KISS Expo '99 This Sunday
From: KISS ASYLUM
The 9th annual Toronto KISS & Rock Collectors Expo takes place Sunday November 7th, 1999 from 11 am to 8pm at the Queensway Lions Center in Etobicoke, Ontario. The special guests will be Bruce Kulick, Mark St. John and Sean Delaney. There will be Q&A's, KISS dealers from USA, Canada and Europe, free door prizes and giveaways and more! In addition, there will be a live performance by Dave "The One Man KISS Band." Tickets for the even are $15.00 at the door. The Toronto Airport Ramada Inn is offering KISS convention rates, call early (416) 621-2121. For more information you can email productions@lochnessmonster.net and for dealer information call Stephen at (416) 242-3580.
Eric Singer & Glamnation Play Scruffy O'Shea's Friday
From: Metal Edge
Now that Eric Singer and Ryan Roxie are back from the Alice Cooper tour, they've
resumed playing around Los Angeles with their glam-era cover band GLAMNATION, along with Eric Dover and Stefan Adika. Keyboardist Derek Sherinian, now busy with Planet X and other projects, has been replaced by Teddy Zigzag. The band plays at Scruffy O'Shea's in Marina Del Rey tonight (Nov 5) at 11 PM.
November 4
November 3
Final Night of "Phantom of the Opera" Review & Photos
From: Lefki
For the final night of the Phantom performance Doc McGhee, Gene Simmons with Shannon and Pam with Evan attended. Evan was dressed up as the Phantom. He is too cute for words. I should have some pictures of that coming soon. He was singing "Music of the Night" while people were leaving. Some area TV news were there. Paul said a few words at the very end. He thanked Toronto and thanked Pantages for making many peoples dreams come true, including his. He also stated he was the last person hired to do the Phantom and is the last person to leave the stage which was quite an honor. They closed with the entire cast and employees of the Pantages Theatre on stage singing "Music of the Night". And then was closed off with a firecracker display and a spray of confetti with balloons. I'll tell you one thing though, every KISS fan in there...all they needed to see right then and there is Gene hop on stage and sing Rock & Roll All Nite. It was too good. So here of a few pictures of the closing. Click Here to view the photos.
USA Network to air 'Detroit Rock City' in 2002
From: Donnie & Lori Sergent
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - USA Networks has picked up the broadcast network window
rights to "Detroit Rock City" from New Line Television. The third licensing deal
between USA and New Line in recent months will bring the rock 'n' roll comedy to USA
in 2002. USA recently purchased the broadcast network window rights to "American
History X" and made a deal with New Line to pre-buy the broadcast network window
rights to "Next Friday," the sequel to "Friday." USA will show "Friday" in a
co-promotion by New Line and USA on Dec. 22, three days before the theatrical premiere
of "Next Friday." USA has also agreed to run a preview of "Next Friday" in a split
screen during the credits of the Dec. 22 showing of "Friday." "American History X"
co-star Edward Furlong stars with Giuseppe Andrews, Sam Huntington and James De Bello in "Detroit Rock City," about Midwestern high schoolers on a quest to get tickets to a
KISS concert.
New Year's Eve Update Postponed... Again
From: Sean Cowie
Well they're still teasing us here in Vancouver but the "official" announcement for KISS' New Year's Eve show has been postponed AGAIN, this time, according to a Universal Concerts spokesperson, due to a conflict in expectations with the opening act. Apparently, the still-unnamed opener was unaware of certain things that had been promised to the promoters and are waffling on signing on the dotted line. The Universal spokesperson did say though that the big-name act IS confirmed and WILL be playing no matter what. No hints were given though on who will warm up the crowd for KISS. Basically, all that needs to be worked out now is ironing out the wrinkles with the openers and the decision was expected to be made today and the "official" word to be given tomorrow or Thursday.
Tale of the Fox & Rockology Reviews Wanted!
From: KISS ASYLUM
TALE OF THE FOX, the official video biography of the life and music of the late KISS drummerEric Carr, and ROCKOLOGY, the first solo album of Eric's music, are both now available. As part of the Eric Carr November 2 Remember, KISS ASYLUM is looking for your reviews of both TALE OF THE FOX and ROCKOLOGY to share with online fans. To submit your reviews, just click over to the TALE OF THE FOX or ROCKOLOGY page and use the forms provided!
Andre Augustine To Attend Philadelphia KISS Expo
From: Lisa Jackson
On the heels of successful appearances at the Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Dallas expos, KISS security director Andre Augustine will be at the 4th Annual Philadelphia KISS & Rock Collectors Expo from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Holiday Inn, 260 Mall Blvd. in King of Prussia, Pa. Augustine is promoting his biography "Guardian of
the Gods," written by Mark Rodgers. He'll offer copies for sale, along with autographs!
Since he began attending these conventions this year, Augustine said it's been a lot of fun meeting KISS fans. "I have a great time meeting people...it's different being on the other side of the fence," he said. "Usually when I'm working with KISS I have to operate in my serious, work mode and so I really don't get a chance for personal interaction on a tour like I do at these conventions." "People really seem to be interested in what I do
for a living and they do offer interesting questions when I meet them. That's been a pleasant surprise." Augustine also plans on traveling to KISS Expos in Sweden and Norway at the end of this month.
November 2
From: UNION AsylumNovember 1
Fan Feedback: "Would you pay to see KISS in makeup with a 'replacement' guitarist?"
From: KISS ASYLUM
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 early 2000. What would the online fans rather see happen? KISS ASYLUM wanted to know and asked that very question in our last FAN FEEDBACK. The fans weren't shy in voicing their opinion, with 70% (2116) of the votes wanting KISS to go back out on tour in 2000 versus a new solo album from Ace, which garnered a mere 30% (926) of the votes.
What if Ace were to put out a solo album and then follow it up with a solo tour? What if KISS wanted to move on without Ace, but still wanted to keep the popular KISS makeup? KISS ASYLUM wants to know: "Would you pay to see KISS in makeup with a 'replacement' guitarist (i.e. Tommy Thayer) in Ace makeup?" 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 "your thoughts on a KISS tour with a replacement player" on KISS ASYLUM's KISS Army Online bulletin board at www.kissasylum.com/bbs/
Official KISS Vancouver Show Announcement Tomorrow
From: Sean Cowie
The BIG announcement has been delayed until tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the inability to officially sign a few of the other bands to the bill. Of course this is for KISS' New Year's Eve show in Vancouver. One of the members called Larry & Willy at CFOX this morning to say the announcement would have to be put off until tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM Pacific Time, so we'll have to wait until then. Larry & Willy did play a clip of the conversation they had with the "mystery artist" ("Hi, this is Gene...", and then they cut off the last name as a joke!) but it was obviously The Demon himself saying he was calling from L.A. but had to call back tomorrow to give the "official" word. So stay tuned because as soon as I hear it here in Vancouver, YOU'LL know!!
Clownwhite Magazine Issue #3 Coming Soon
From: Deno
The last CLOWNWHITE edition before the new millennium is published late November/early December 1999. The UK's premier and only KISS magazine continues to shine - issue 3's main feature - an interview with Paul Stanley himself, exclusive to CLOWNWHITE! Other features include an in-depth interview with ex-Frehley's Comet man Tod Howarth and a look at the new Mark St John Project. We also review Detroit Rock City (finally on general release in Great Britain) and include a competition to win the soundtrack. Rounding things off with all the latest KISS news (in a re-vamped section provided this issue by the KISS ASYLUM USA) and album reviews plus some totally stunning' artwork. Miss it at your peril...
Nightmare Child Game News From PsychoNews.com
From: Dante / Psychonews.com
Here are the latest news headlines about KISS: The Nightmare Child:
Psycho Circus Nightmare Child For Sega Dreamcast
From: Sean Caszatt of gameassault.com
The KISS game, Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child, is also coming out for the Sega Dreamcast console. Although the game was originally announced for the PC, the Gathering of Developers have announced that a Dreamcast version has been in the works for some time. A release date was given as well: March, 2000. So, if you can't afford a computer to play it on, the Sega Dreamcast console will also allow you to enter the KISS universe.
November UNION Tour Dates
From: UNION Asylum
The band has sent UNION Asylum the latest November tour dates for UNION in Sweden and Norway. The itinerary is as follows:
11/25 - Stockholm - Klubben
11/27 - Eskilstuna - Josefs House of Blues
11/28 - Umea - Corona
11/29 - Norkoping - Palace
12/02 - Gothenborg - Karen
12/03 - Oslo - Mars
12/04 - Helsingborg - Tivoli
UNION is very excited about the tour and will be playing new material as well. At the live shows in Southern California the band debuted three new songs from "The Blue Room", and the band wanted to say a special "Thanks!" all the fans who came out to those shows and supported them!
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