KISS ASYLUM: February 2003 News Archive

From: KULICK.net
The highly anticipated new full-length Bruce Kulick solo album, "Transformer" is schduled for release in April 2003! Tracks include (in no particular order): Inn Of The Mountain Gods • Jump The Shark • Crazy • I Can't Breathe • Beautiful To Me • All I Need • It's Just My Life • Do It Right • Don't Tell Me Something • Against The Grain • Truth or Dare • If Love's The Answer.
Bruce talks in depth more about the album at KULICK.net in his "Message From Bruce" feature. Bruce begin's, "On my birthday Dec 12, I started to record the basic tracks with Brent Fitz on drums for the new Kulick solo disc, Transformer. We spent three days recording the drum tracks, and with the help of Curt Cuomo, and Jon Krupp the engineer, then got to transfering the analog tape recordings of the drums to digital. We then worked on the latest Pro Tools digital system. I then got to work overdubbing my guitars and basses and singing the songs. That went well into the second week of January and we didnt take much time off at all. I brought in John Corabi to sing one song, "It's Just My Life", that came out smokin! Curt sang some backgrounds, and then it was time to mix. We mixed in 5 days, and I must say I am very excited and proud of the music, production and playing. In some ways of course Transformer is similar to Audio Dog, but in many ways it is not. There will be 4 instrumentals, and they are all very different styles as well. One called "Inn of the Mountain Gods" will take you to the mountains of Tibet, (on a rocking carpet ride I assure you) and one called "Jump the Shark" will remind you of kick ass Van Halen style guitar themes. The other two instrumentals being very different. One is a country style rock excursion, that is very hard to describe but my friends love it! The last all acoustic instrumental is moody and cool. It will feature some acoustic instruments that I purchased in the past few years that don't get on every rock release. Regarding the vocal tunes, I pushed myself on this record as I got a chance to better understand my range and vocal abilities. I have worked with some great singers in my career so I am always shy with my vocals, but I have turned it up a bit in what I have accomplished vocally on the disc." [More...]

From: Billboard.com
Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has put his Simmons Records imprint back into operation and is now seeking talent in a variety of genres. "I'm proud to say I have a new joint venture partner," says Simmons. "If you know of local talent in your area and want me to hear it, send [it to] me." Partnership details are forthcoming. "We released a few bands and did okay," writes Simmons of the label's previous incarnation on his official web site. Simmons Records was last active in the late 1980s and previously distributed through RCA/BMG. The Kiss bassist's company released records by hard rock acts like House Of Lords, Silent Rage, and Gypsy Rose with moderate success. In the pop genre, Simmons says "I'm looking for talent in their teens or early twenties. You don't have to write songs, but you better have the talent. It can be almost anything." As for rock, Simmons advises, "You should be able to write songs. If you're the coolest local band in your area, but you think you've got something different, send me your stuff. [More...]

From: www.kissaliveforever.com
According to Bob Coburn, host of the syndicated radio show Rockline. Paul Stanley will be his special guest on Wednesday, March 26. KISS fans can call 1-800 344-ROCK around 10:00 EST on March 26 to speak with Paul. Check with your local AOR or Classic Rock radio station to see if they carry the Wednesday show or you can check online at http://www.drchuck.net/rockline/.

From: denexpo2003@yahoo.com
Attention All KISS fans: Come one, come all to the Mile High City of Denver Colorado for the 1st annual Denver KISS Expo which will commence on Saturday September 6th, 2003 from 11am-10pm at the Holiday Inn-Denver International Airport 15500 East 40th Avenue(I-70 and Chambers) . Room rates are available at the low rate of $84 per night(plus tax)---please call 303-371-9494 or 1-800-Holiday and then ask for the Denver KISS Expo room rate of $84--these will be available starting February 15th, 2003(please do not call before then). Special guests include: Eric Singer (former KISS drummer), Lexington KY's own SSG, Jesse Damon(solo artist and KISS songwriter), Ron Keel, Mike Brandvold(KISSonline.com webmaster), Chantz Fortune(Girls of KISS) ,Thomas Anderson(KISS Fourever Artworks), Steve Stierwalt from KISSfreaks.com will the MC for the expo and many more surprises to be announced. Plus, on Friday, September 5th, all KISS fans are invited to the welcoming reception in the hotel atrium. More details to be announced soon. Ticket prices are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $20 for the Vip laminates(details on early entry, prizesTBA). Only 125 laminates will be available so get them soon. Also dealer tables are available at $75 per table. For ticket and dealer table inquiries, please send check or money order (payable to Jim Ryan), or just for questions, suggestions or comments, send all to the follwing address: Jim Ryan, 330 Sundance Circle #A, Fort Collins, CO 80524-2018 , 970-388-6949 (8am-10pm MST 7 days a week). For up to the minute information: please go to the official Denver KISS Expo website at: www.geocities.com/murderinhighheels. Come join the KISS fans from everywhere in the world at the 1st annual Denver KISS Expo!

From: mazevedo@esc.microlink.com.br
The Brazilian fans are celebrating the 30th anniversary of best band in the world in. Awesome Brazilian party celebrating KISS 30th Anniversary is being organized by the Brazilian website KISS PSYCHO. X-Rated, Psycho 51 and Criss Sexx are the main attractions.They'll be performing more than 40 Kiss songs. There will be also the famous Kiss' theme drinks and free make up will be available. The party will be held February 15th starting 4PM at Siqueira Campos Street 206 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For more info please go to www.kisspsycho.com.br