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From: Jason Head I am in charge of the Spawn WWW site. As you probally know, The New Kiss Dolls are being released by Spawn/McFarlane Toys. I am going to be posting an update on the Spawn site which will be showing previews of all the Kiss Dolls. It should be up by the end of today (Friday). http://www.spawn.com
From: Jason Head Major Scanner breakdown today... the pics will not be made availible on the Spawn site until Monday!! Hopefully this weekend at the latest if my customer support calls me back to get my scanner fixed!!
From: Steve Gerlach, director of the Peter Criss Cat Club web site We have just uploaded out Xclusive interview with Peter Criss, conducted at the end of the Australian tour. The interview was 30 minutes in length and Peter talks about the early years with Kiss, the split-up with the boys, his solo career, Criss Cat #1 and the future! A must read interview. Check it out now: The Peter Criss Cat Club: http://www.crafti.com.au/~gerlach/crisclub.htm
From: Roch and Genevieve Caught a segment of Kiss on an ABC special feb 27, the show was called " If you want to be a rock n' roll star " they focused on a band called Love in reverse and as the drummer was explaining about how Kiss had insipered him, they ran short clips of Kiss in concert... but nothing new though!! :-)
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| Feb 27 |
From: Isabelle.Treff@mrash.fr The 1978 SOLO ALBUMS REMASTERS are due in Japan at the end of March, with special packaging (nothing more about it).
From: Charlie Reussner Was watching a new trivia game show on the "Lifetime" cable network tonight called "Dept". On the show one of the topics the contestants had to pick from was "Men who wear makeup" the question was "Performed by those hard rockin', grease-painted "Destroyers", KISS i'm drummer Peter Criss' "girl-named" balled that ironically became their biggest hit. The guy answered the question correct (Beth).
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| Feb 26 |
Check out The KISS Asylum Chat Info Page to get info on the new chat format. This chat tonight will NOT be at the AceFrehly.com page. We will be using "The Palace" graphical chat software. Please give it a chance!! I would love to see you there!!!! =)
From: Keith Pinel A couple of days ago a friend of mine was at work at the Calgary International Airport. He was on a break and went to get something to eat in one of the food outlets. He glanced over to realize that Gene with G/F Shanon Tweed and his two children were sitting there eating lunch. Of course he went over to say hello and to get an autograph. He asked Gene where he just came from, he said that Gene told him, "I can't tell you that", with a smile. Apparently Gene and family were on an unexpected layover and he had said that he loves Calgary. Just some small talk after that and the momentous occasion was over. My friend did get his autograph.
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| Feb 25 |
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Another addition has been added to the KISS Hell Eric Singer Interview. Check the KISS Asylum Features section for the link to the KISS Hell news page.
From: Joe Keyshawn Johnson, the famous star wide receiver for the New York Jets is a big KISS Fan. Also, please put a link to Keyshawn's Homepage at http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Field/1492/Keyshawn.htm
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| Feb 23 |
Very interesting article! A must read!!
From: Jim For reviews on the 1997 Melbourne shows, take a look at my web page at.. http://www.netcore.com.au/~jimako/kiss.html Please don't grab the pics, they are COPYRIGHT..
Pantera is scheduled to open for KISS for the two Mexico shows.
From: Jeurn of KISS Kollector Just had a look at german mag "MusikExpress/Sounds", which has KISS twice in it's actual issue. Please note that KISS is definately not the most loved band at "MusikExpress" (like at Rolling Stone Mag in the US. The last time they have had a major article on them before the reunion was in 1983 (!) when the band took the make-up off)
From: Joe from KISS Hell Fanzine Megaforce has informed me that the release date for ACE FREHLEY-12 PICKS is now set for April 8th. The cover shows 12 guitar picks surrounding an Ace of spades over a Spacey background. The magazine ad has a (circa 1989) shot of Ace with smoking guitar in almost an identical pose as on the ALIVE II Ace poster. A limited edition of the CD's will include an Ace guitar pick. There will be 5 colors of picks available.
From: Micharl Ford of Axis Records We just released Richie Scarlet's new CD called "Wiseguy from New York". We also have a website located at: http://members.aol.com/AxisRecord. You can sample two new songs from this CD at the Axis Records Site.
From: Doug Snazel Here is the latest from Axis Records regarding the Richie Scarlet CD. The release of Richie Scarlet's CD has been delayed for another week. Axis Records will however start shipping them and taking order for them VERY soon, probably at the end of February. This CD features Richie Scarlet reuniting with Frehley's Comet members Anton Fig and John Regan, it also features Steve Warner from the Ace Frehley band and Sebastian Bach on vocals for some of the tracks. Check out their web site for more details... http://members.aol.com/AxisRecord I understand from Axis Records you will be able to download large samples of the Cd before purchase...
From: Mike According to the message board at the (Portland, Maine) Cumberland County Civic Center at the hockey game I attended tonight, the March 25 Kiss show has sold out.
From: sngsmont@arriba.nm.org Tonight, 2/22, on Dick Clark's show, "Blooper," he was talking with Drew Carey about some of the bloopers that have occurred on that show. They showed one scene where Carey was sitting on a sofa with a this huge iguana. As Carey was trying to say his lines, the big lizard climbed up on Carey's lap and it's long tongue started attacking Carey on the face, much the way Gene does with Ace during the performance of Black Diamond. After the clip was over, Carey commented, "It's like working with Gene Simmons of Kiss," to which Clark responded with a loud chuckle. As a Kiss fan from the very beginning, it sure is nice to see the greatest band in the world getting the recognition it so deserves.
From: Matt & Jen I recieved my new issue of Electronic Musician a week or so ago & Gene is in an article about vintage bass amps..There is also a half page picture.With all the tech mags using KISS as an example these days I'm beginning to realize quite a bit of the "KISS generation"(70's)are grown up now & making the editing decisions at the TOP positions in the media.This is very notable because the critics in the KISS' heyday were,as you probably well know,were very facetious & were stingy to give praise to them.Now,it seems, we are feeling the true IMPACT of the early KISS experience on our nation.
From: TonyinJC@aol.com I don't know if you are aware of the Domino KISS info Hotline. The number is 773-509-8010. It is updated usually once a week or when there is big news. I called it yesterday and found out some cool info. Have you ever seen those old horror movie figures that you have to paint yourself? They usually range from $75.00 and up. According to the Domino Hotline there are some new figures modeled after KISS that you can order now. They each are modeled after the Destroyer album cover and they all connect just like the picture on the album. They each are $125.00. The name of the company is called "Puff N Stuff". You can order them by calling 412-523-8444. It also goes on to say that the person who created the original mold for the figures has committed suicide a few weeks ago. :( I don't know how long they will be available.
From: KNN Newsfeed Thursday night at 10 pm in THE NIGHTCLUB on AOL, musicians Bruce Kulick, Dream Theater's James LaBrie, Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen), Joey Vera (Armored Saint) will be talking about their involvement with the Queen tribute album DRAGON ATTACK plus projects they're up to in their careers
From: Anders Ringman, KNN Newsfeed Just heard from a very reliable source that Ace Frehley will be on an upcoming GuitarWorld cover. The marathon photosession (ca 12 hrs) took place in a New York studio on Tuesday Feb 18th. It looks like Ace will appear on the cover along with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons!
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine Spoke to Peter Criss today. He's still a bit out of whack from post-Australia jet lag but was in great spirits, and planned to spend the weeks off with his daughter and girlfriend (they're driving up the coast). He's looking forward to working on songs for the studio record and touring again once it's released. In other KISS news, it now appears we will be combining the special I've been working on with the full-format KISSNATION and comic book, to make one magazine of 200+ pages. Still out early Apr. (KA Note: I spoke with Gerri Yesterday and she told me the NEW KISS Special magazine has been pushed back to an April 8th release)
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine KISS is back from Australia, so I went to see a quite jetlagged Gene today to get some updates and go over materials for the special. Right now the tour ends June 30 in Barcelona, Spain, but there is talk of a July 4 U.S. show. However they'll only do it if it's a spectacular thing, something like at the Washington Monument. The Visa Card is definitely happening and there may be a Nintendo game by summer.
From: Joop van Pelt, Visit KISS Kollector Online A while back Bruce informed me on the following songs that he wrote with John Corabi: "Walking In Your Sleep, "October Morning Wind" and "Tangerine." Bruce also said: "The music rocks." No plans of who else in the band yet. November 25, auctionhouse Christie,s sent me an extensive press release to announce Christie,s "Film, Television & Pop memorabilia auction in the Murray Feldman Gallery at the Pacific Design Center on 8687 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The accompanying letter from Christie,s San Francisco stated, amongst other things: "We thought you might be interested to learn more about Christie,s "Film, Television & Pop memorabilia auction to be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, the 15th of December. We would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to lots 271-273 which include KISS memorabilia. (...) The KISS memorabilia available for the auction were: "A pair of stage boots worn by band member Paul Stanley, 1973-1974. (slot 271); "A microphone stand used by the rock band at stage shows during the 1970s. (slot 272) and "A collection of drum equipment used by band member Peter Criss; cat-faced musician and singer of the classic "Beth. (slot 273). Lots 272 and 273 did not sell, so only the boots were sold , for $1.495,-. On Die Toten Hosen, s limited edition 4 track CD-single Bonnie & Clyde, which was released early 96, the German punkrockers included their version of the KISS classic Do You Love Me?. Another German band, The Pig Must Die, has included a cover of Beth on their new 5-track Ich Heisse Richie CD-single (there,s also a Beatles cover onthere).
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| Feb 22 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine A fan asked Gerri about KISS doing a new studio album and she stated that: "Plans are to record this summer, but as of now to write new stuff not re-record existing material." (KA Note: There you go! A possible NEW KISS album! Let's hope KISS follows through with this plan! There is no timetable for a "release" of this album....maybe next year...who knows!) (KA Note2: This also means that the summer tour shows are probably in jeapordy.)
From: Reagan The Hamilton show sold out in 24 minutes!
From: Miguel Last wednesday, I was watching a Mexican T.V program called "Ventaneando" where the host read a huge list of things that KISS wants for their two day stay in Mexico City. Here's some of them: Selected fresh vegetables, fresh fruit (for 12 persons), French Mustard, Tuna salad with egg, Parmesan Cheese (imported), 6 cakes (chocolate & rice), 8 lemons, 30 packs of sugar, 1 coffeemaker, 6 lts of Gatorade, 1 lt of Apple juice (natural), 4 lts of fat free milk.......and the list goes on.
From: Blade9175 viaThe Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) - Fresh off a protest of shock rockers Marilyn Manson, a pro-family group has a new target: Kiss, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting rockers of the '70s.
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| Feb 21 |
From: Mike Ruzek The new issue of Czech magazine "AUDIO VIDEO REVUE" has P.Stanly live ´96 photo on the cover and 2 color pages with cool photos inside. If anybody interested in let me know on ktprod@regionet.cz
From: John Ferrara I was blessed with three events in the past couple weeks. First, my girlfiend accepted my marriage proposal. Second, due to this proposal a cousin gave me an engagement present - two tickets for Late Show with David Letterman's Video Special 3 which will be shown Monday, Feb. 24 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Third, due to these prior circumstances I was fortunate enough to meet Anton Fig - KISS alumni and drummer in Paul Schaffer's World's Most Dangerous Band. For those who don't know Anton played on Ace's 1978 solo album, Frehley's Comet's albums and is supposedly the beat behind KISS' "Unmasked" album. Anton and the band played great during the show and the commercial breaks. Most notabe was their version of Green Day's "Basketcase" which sounded like a cross between Green Day and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. I was again lucky enough to watch to show from the front row, which allowed me to approach Anton after the show. Anton was extremely cordially and even allowed my girlfriend to break Late Show rules and take a picture in the theater. Anton said he still keeps in touch with Ace and hopes to get together with him when they returned from Australia. He signed my ticket and commented that he had gone a long time since a Frehley's Comet fan approached him at the Letterman Show, and I was the second in two nights. As I walked out of the Ed Sullivan theater I realized I had forgotten to ask him if he had played on "Unmasked" - too bad I wonder what he would have said. Anyway, Anton Fig is a genuinely nice man, and I thank him for adding another memory to my night in the New York Groove.
From: gemykleb@sn.no Go here to read a Paul Stanley interview from Guitar Player from 1979.
From: Scott Villardi This is in the Going Underground section of March 1997's ICE Magazine: "Live concert recordings may be the backbone of the bootleg world, but lost studio albums are what really send collectors' hearts racing. 'Carnival of Souls' is the album the KISS line-up of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer completed before last year's reunion tour brought original members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss back in the fold. Kulick and Singer have now left the band, resulting in 'Carnival of Souls' being shelved. Of course, that hasn't stopped tape copies from leaking out. The most complete CD to surface thus far is Shriveled Fanny Productions' mistitled 'Carnival of Lost Souls', which offers 11 songs in good quality. (Collectors are still hoping a rumored supeerior-sounding 13 track version will surface on disc.) At least three other inferior 'Carnival of Souls' discs exist, including the nine-song 'Rock Diamond'. Speaking of the reunion tour, the 1996 audience recordings which have turned up on CD so far are uniformly dreadful. Live! Music Review describes Red Sun's double St. Louis Rocks and Rolls All Night (7-14-96) as a "distant sounding recording with incredible amounts of audience screaming." Kobra's 'Masked Again' and New World Order's 'Return of the Larger Than Life' (both from Irvine, CA 6-15-96) are slightly better, but the same description applies. Given the audience enthusiam at recent KISS shows, some are wondering if a high-quality audience recording even exists. Regardless, LMD's new double CD 'Rock Hard Again' (Pittsburgh 7-21-96) is said to be easily the best release to date. Another double 'Alive at Wemley Arena' (London 11-25-96), is also rumored to offer better sound than its predecessors" .....AND...... "Also new from Kiss The Stone: 'KISS Unplugged' (unedited 1995 MTV Unplugged set; two CDs)"
From: Peter Hingle Some news from the UK here. A new book has just hit the shelves, entitled, KISS: 'The Hottest Band In The Land'. It is an eighty page book, with lots of colour photo's, most of them have been seen before, but there are a couple of rarities. Most of the photo's are make up shots and the text is mainly interview quotes. It's a lot better than Kiss Live and is a little more accurate, is anybody would like to trade video's or other mags and books please e-mail me.
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| Feb 20 |
From: Chris Tanner In the NCAA Div-1 basketball circles .... one venue which opposing teams dread to play in is DUKE's Cameron Indoor Stadim; the home of the DUKE Blue Devils. Last night was no exception. The fans are accostumed to painting themselves up in Blue/White designs ... suppoirting their beloved Blue Devils. Last night marked a new era for the "crazies" @ Cameron Indoor Stadium. There were NUMEROUS LONG camera shots of (4) Duke Fans; in Coats/Ties; Dawning our beloved GENE, PAUL, PETER, & ACE ...... the only notable difference was the designs were done in Duke Blue. Also numerous comments were made about the dedicated fans .......... Of course DUKE won!
From: KingCool Did anyone see Jay Leno last night when he was talking about the latest poll done to see who people would most like to see on Mount Rushmore if it was redone. The real poll results had Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, Mother Teresa and Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 4 most popular. Well Jay brought it up and then said "and here are the results" and then showed a picture of Mount Rushmore with Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter's make up faces painted over top of each head! Pretty cool...
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| Feb 19 |
Check out The KISS Asylum Chat Info Page to get info on the new chat format. This chat tonight will NOT be at the AceFrehly.com page. We will be using "The Palace" graphical chat software. Please give it a chance!! I would love to see you there!!!! =)
From: Jerry Songy from KISSin' Time Audio Video Just looked through the TV Focas and they have a little write up on this Saturday's episode of Casper! They also had a picture of Casper and other ghost flying around looking at a cartoon Gene with his tongue sticking out playing his guitar! You can see in the background a poster of the band. But the name written was HISS. The header and the writting goes like this. "'Scavenger Haunt' - Casper - Casper and the ghostly Trio rock backstage with the group HISS when they team up for a scavenger hunt in Saturday's episode." I think this is pretty cool that a Saturday morning cartton is taking the KISS image and making a 30 minute story.
From: Rudy Lopez That's right, Kiss is in the February 24, 1997 issue of Time magazine. On page 77, there is a cool picture of the new kiss dolls with a small story discussing new toys announced in the AIT Fair. It reads "Regular or Kiss Army?" "In the plastic paantheon of action figures, there's Barbie, Ken, GI Joe and now...IKE? And KISS? The new dolls were introduced at last week's American International Toy Fair, along with several thousand other playthings, including a Barney that will talk back to you and acres of movie themed gimcracks. Aren't Kiss fans getting a little old to be playing with dolls? Apparently not. "[Lead singer] Gene Simmons contacted us," says Bob LoMonaco, senior vice president of sales for Todd McFarlane, which makes the Kiss dolls. "This is the first celebrity doll we've made, but there has been a lot of interest." Each KLiss member will retail for about $7.99. hasbro's General Eisenhower, as befits his station, will be a little pricier, at $49.99...
From: Joe from KISS Hell Fanzine When Pantera ended their U.S. tour in Dallas recently they closed with some cover songs including "SHE." Phil introduced it by saying "YOU WANTED THE BEST YOU GOT THE BEST" and Darrell (wearing an airbrushed Ace shirt) tore into the classic riff.
From: Steve LaDuke I was watching the Indiana University vs. Purdue University Basketball game last night. (2/18/97). A student in the crowd had his face painted like Gene. He got alot of TV time. An announcer for ESPN even said, we haven't seen those guys for a while but now there everywhere.
From: RevengeAZ Absolutley THE nicest guy in the world...he's currently playing with Gilby Clarke (GnR), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper's 96 touring band) and Phil Soussan (Ozzy '86) in a cover band that plays here every night. Theres nothing like being 6 or 7 feet away from watching Eric show whys he's the best drummer out there....The only KISS song they played was "Nothin To Lose" which Eric sang of course..but the entire evening was filled awesome covers "California Man" "All The Young Dudes" "No More Mr Nice Guy" and about 15 others..Eric threw 2 sticks my way during the show(managed to get only one tho)...but before the show I got to talk to him for a few mins..VERY down to Earth guy..I talked to him about some problems I had had getting my All Access Video and how I ended up getting 2 copies...I gave my second back to him at the show and he was VERY cool about how honest i was giving it back to him..he gave me an All Access phone card (with 10 free mins =) and said that the only people getting these will be people who buy his video AT the NY/NJ convention (Im sorry..is it Expo now) ...well....I know where I'll be for the next few Tuesday nights.....anyone else who lives in Phoenix should definaltey check the band out...
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| Feb 18 |
From:Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine KISS is back from Australia, so I went to see a quite jetlagged Gene today to get some updates and go over materials for the special. Right now the tour ends June 30 in Barcelona, Spain, but there is talk of a July 4 U.S. show. However they'll only do it if it's a spectacular thing, something like at the Washington Monument. The Visa Card is definitely happening and there may be a Nintendo game by summer.
From: Doug Cataldo For quicker than immediate release: Tonight ONLY! At the Mason Jar in Phoenix, AZ former Kiss Drummer Eric Singer will partake in an ALL-STAR jam session with other well known artists such as Gilby Clarke, Phil Souzssan. This show is a one time thing so get your tickets NOW! For further info, call the MASON JAR.
From: SnowDog75 Jay was doing his "Headlines" segement last night. One of the things he showed was a classified ad that read... "Drummer wanted for Kiss tribute band. NO musical experience necessary. Must be willing to wear make-up." I thought that was kinda funny. Talk about your strict requirements!
From: Alejandro Padilla The opener for the Mexico shows will be Pantera. My source is "El Norte" newspaper.
From: Bob Rodrick KISS was mentioned tonight on the Monkees' reunion special on ABC. The band was discussing gimmicks and Micky asked what the name of the band with the blood and the makeup was. Davy said, "KISS," followed by Micky's "no thanks" comment. Micky then said the band with the guy with the 9 inch tounge. Mike then said, "KISS." Micky comments, "no, but Davy wants one." Mike then said, "no the name of the band is KISS. They're kind of kabuki metal."
From: KNN Newsfeed Billboard Books releases an eyewitness account of the rise and decline of the 70's most provocative rock band. Chicago, IL (2/24/97) KISS &; SELL: The Making of a Supergroup is the result of author's C.K. Lendt's twelve years on the road with the enigmatic rock group known simply as KISS. This tell-all offers a behind-the-painted faces look at the lifestyles and indulgences of the 70's wildest rock band, describing in graphic detail the on-the-road antics of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley -- who never met a groupie they didn't like -- and Peter Criss and Ace Frehley -- whose hard drinking and drugging lifestyles eventually cost them their places on the KISS roster. Fresh out of grad school at USC in 1974, Lendt's first assignment was to represent KISS on the road. When Lendt landed the job by replying to an ad in the 'Help Wanted' section on the New York Times he had no idea he was about to be initiated into the legendary underworld of sex, drugs and rock and roll. From New York to Los Angeles, Australia to Italy, Lendt remained a constant presence, as his relationship grew from business escort to friend, ally and sometimes co-hort. Throughout the book, Lendt's cool approach to unbelievable -- yet true -- tales of day-today chaos brought on by these four rock stars offers the reader an usually candid insight into their eccentric lifestyles. Lendt also spares no details regarding the extravagant spending habits of a band that went from being Super KISS to super broke in less than a decade. The undiluted perspective within these pages makes KISS & SELL: The Making of a Supergroup a dream-read for anyone seeking more than a glimpse into the decadent world of rock and roll.
KISS & SELL: The Making of a Supergroup
From: KNN Newsfeed Visa and Visa Gold. The new KISS Visa cards will be available beginning in early March. There are two - a regular Visa and a Kiss Visa Gold. A different image is available for the Visa and the Visa Gold. The Kiss Visa offers a varible interest rate, low interest transfer of balances, frequent flier miles, car rental discounts, convenience checks, Skip a Payment option and other benefits. The cards are being issued by First Commerce Corporation an $8 billion banking corporation and one of the 20 largest banks in North America. More details will be available shortly!
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| Feb 17 |
From: Ted In my new release book at work (musicland), there is a new listing for a video called "KISSMANIA". It is put out by startalk, the same company who put out "interview sessions, rock n' roll through the night, and kissaholic killers". It's scheduled release date is march 4th.
Make sure to check the KISS Asylum Photos page. There are lots of cool shots there. I just put up a new photo from the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. The photo is the infamous scene where Andy puts up the KISS poster on the wall behind his desk. Kinda cool...if you remember that old show.
From: a source wishing to remain anonymous A bit of rumor for you, although I'm not much into that sort of thing. A friend in Australia was talking with a friend who works for Polygram down there about the band signing autographs. They did very little of it down there. The Polygram rep had gone with the band to a radio station interview in Adelaide and had asked the members of the band to sign some posters and albums for give-aways. They were given back to her, but with one member's signature deliberatly left off each item (as mentioned to me, no real pattern, just one member's signature off of each). When asked why this was, Gene apologized but explained that a full set of autographs from the band is worth a lot of money and there was no way that the band would ever sign a full set again on his orders.
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| Feb 16 |
Recently there was a post on AOL that talked about a few things KISS was going to do in the Future. I asked Gerri Miller to comment on this post and here is what she said *The AOL post stated"Ace Frehley's "12 Picks" album got delayed" Gerri said "it will be out on 4/1."
* The AOL post stated"'Carnival Of Souls' will not be released on it's own. It will be in the box set (due out this Christmas). The next album will be "Alive 4" and then a new studio album called 'You Wanna Rock And Roll'"
*The AOL post stated "KISSNation is no longer in print"
* The AOL post stated "The new KISS action figures (as part of the X-Men series) will be out in April"
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| Feb 15 |
From: Steve Corral Just came back from Tower Records. The new issue of "Vintage Guitar" has a great interview with Paul and Ace about guitars and amps past and present. Ace has a particularly entertaining story about a fan that was trespassing on his property in the 70's. The magazine is a tabloid sized newsprint magazine and is carried at Tower Records and Barnes and Noble book stores.
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| Feb 14 |
From: Paralyzed jkerwin@ix.netcom.com Friday Feb. 14 at 5 pm. Blockbuster music on West End in Nashville TN will release 104 tickets for the April 6 show here in Nashville. Only 104 tickets. Be there early.
From: KISS Otaku News Update The new KISS Visa cards will be available beginning in early March. There are two - a regular Visa and a Kiss Visa Gold. A different image is available for the Visa and the Visa Gold.The Kiss Visa offers a varible interest rate, low interest transfer of balances, frequent flier miles, car rental discounts, convenience checks, Skip a Payment option and other benefits. The cards are being issued by First Commerce Corporation an $8 billion banking corporation and one of the 20 largest banks in North America.
From: KISS Otaku News Update Check out this cool page at KISS Otaku on the KISS Years Book.
Just to repost the info....this video features over 150 classic shots from the Barry Levine KISS collection. To check out the web site....go to www.classicshots.com
There are a few more corrections on the Tour Dates page.
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| Feb 13 |
From: Mike Edwards at KISS Karisma from KISS' Mgmt Check the KISS Asylum Tour Dates page for NEW onsale dates status!!!
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine I woke up to a phone call from Australia today--Paul Stanley, who couldn't go to sleep after the show (it was 4 AM Wed. at the time). We chatted for a while about how it was going there--there have been a couple of glitches, like the cherry picker he and Ace were on got stuck for a few minutes one night, and another where Gene started to 'fly' and got three inches off the ground. I'll have more once I transcribe it.
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine Did you know about the KISS Visa card? That's the latest item from the merch mill. (KA Note: What a big surprise! =) Now we can use the KISS Visa to help in buying more KISS Merchandise! LOL)
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| Feb 12 |
Check out The KISS Asylum Chat Info Page to get info on the new chat format. This chat tonight will NOT be at the AceFrehly.com page. We will be using "The Palace" graphical chat software. Please give it a chance!! I would love to see you there!!!! =)
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| Feb 11 |
From: John Farias I got ripped-off. I ordered the book last July, my check was cashed, no book arrived. I contacted the U.S. Postal Inspector, but they were of no help. Did you order the book? If yes, did you receive it? Have you heard from others about this same problem? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
From: shanep@morgan.ucs.mun.ca This months Hit Parader has a review of about 10 KISS bootleg CD's . It's very interesting . There are a couple of mistakes made in their reviews , but other than that , it's an interesting and helpful article for those who collect bootlegs.
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| Feb 10 |
From: StuChikara The book is being produced as quickly as possible, but we've been getting more and more photos to choose from. At this point, a March-April delivery is the set release date.
From: Patrick Vick Title: Sssmokin'!!! http://www2.msstate.edu/~pbv2/kiss.html
From: Charlie Reussner This morning on the NBC news show TODAY the KISS cover band "Hotter than Hell" was interviewed on the street by Matt Lauer and Katie Coric, they were there to help launch the release of the new KISS action figures at the toy fair in New York City. To bad the toy fair is NOT open to the public i'm sure there are many KISS fans that would like to attend. (KA Note: Mike Brandvold of KISS Otaku will attend and will provide all with cool photos of the action figures at the KISS Otaku site when he gets back. Make sure to check them out.)
From: Thomas Film documenting the KISS Tribute band "Black Diamond" We have a short blurb introducing the film at http://www.nextlevel.com/fantastic/smash.htm
From: Suzanne Durham In doing some internet searching I came across some videos that will be of interest to any die hard Kiss Fan: As far as I know these videos are officially out of print:
Vinnie Vincent's Metal Tech - Another guitar instructional video from 1988 where Vinnie demonstrates his approach to scales and solos on the VVI and All Systems Go Albums. He plays his famous double V guitar. Both are available through JK Lutherie, who by the way shipped in 3 days!!!! the URL is: http://www.jklutherie.com/velec.html Frehley's Comet Live+4 - Ace's Live/Music Video Tape from 1989. This is available at the Rocktoys! at: http://members.aol.com/rocktoys/index.html
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| Feb 9 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine Spoke to Bruce Kulick, he is going to Portugal on Monday to do some promotion for the Queen tribute album with Rudy Sarzo, and talk up his new project with Corabi at the same time. Things are going very well with that.
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| Feb 8 |
From: John Libenguth Just saw an ad for a new KISS book in the most recent issue of "PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY" The book is called "KISS AND SELL, THE MAKING OF A SUPERGROUP". This is unauthorized and written by C.K. Lendt. The description is as follows...
-and there's never been a book like this!
Here's the piercing backstage picture of the convergence of hard rock and big business. Written by the representative of the band's former business managers, who traveled the world with them from 1976 to 1988, this is the tell-all account of how images are built, money is made, and profits are spent. It's an unauthorized look at the lifestyles and indulgences, of power brokers and exploding egos. It's a vastly entertaining story, rich in detail and multi-dimensioned. And just as KISS has become music's hottest ticket, KISS AND SELL is sure to be in constant demand by an audience measured in the millions." 352 pages. 32 black and white photos. Out in April
From: Kenny Gaines I just picked up a copy of a magazine called COMBO.It's a comic book price guide,and it has a cover picture of the new KISSNATION.KISS vs. the X-MEN.There is an interview with Gene Simmons,Dave Chlystek,and Stan Lee talking about the new KISSNATION comic.It is issue #26 March 1997.Just thought you might be interested.It is a pretty good interview,and the cover is beautiful.
From: Mke Ruzek Today was on Czech TV "PRIMA" special KISS Tv program dedicated their two shows in Prague on December 1996. Program starts with shots from "KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park" with subtitles. Than we can saw KISS at backstage coming to the stage and first song DEUCE (live) with interview Paul Stanley. Than was clip I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN´ YOU and live performance KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD again with interiew Paul Stanley. After that we saw CRAZY CRAZY NIGHTS clip and once again live performance DO YOU LOVE ME. And in the end was clip HARD LUCK WOMAN. All in total lenght 20 minutes. If anybody interestin in PAL version, let me know.
From: Stacy Byrne I called that phone # 818-569-kiss and was ref to another p# 818-980-8786 , the guy who answered the phone said that the expo has been post poned as the venue that they were going to have the expo at has closed down so they do not know where they are going to have the expo at this time
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| Feb 7 |
I got the new Metal Edge magazine (May issue) yesterday and low and behold...KISS is in it! What a surprise! =) Here is a rundown of what is in the new Metal Edge in regards to KISS.
*An Exclusive interview with Bruce Kulick and John Corabi! (KA Note: This interview is very good! If you are a Bruce fan, you will like it) *An exclusive report on the ongoing KISS tour. *There are also some photos of the KISS Action Figures *Color 2 page poster
Note: Make sure to look for the new KISS Metal Edge special magazine coming out April 1st.
In an attempt to get more people to visit Patrick Vick's great KISS graphic site, "KISS Eye Candy," The KISS Asylum will post messeges here to alert fans when Patrick has a new graphic to display. Visit KISS Eye Candy to see his new graphic called "Gene's look at the crowd"
From: J. Kim Mcnutt I was flipping channels last night and came across "The Single Guy" on NBC. There was a seen between this guy and his wife who was complaining about his "junk" room in their apartment. She wanted him to get rid of all his stuff he has been collecting over the years. Well, right behind them was a KISS Destroyer wall poster! The two actors were positioned so that you could see the poster clearly and unobstructed! They kept cutting away to shots of the junk room and them talking by the poster! It was neat; however they did not reference the poster. I would say it was up 20-30 seconds.
From: The Elder Crew
From: Paul Finn I found places on the web where you can order all three of the new UK magazines with KISS on the cover. The new Bassist magazine can be seen (and ordered) at the following address:- http://www.musicians-net.co.uk/Bassist Rhythm (Peter cover) can be ordered at:- http://www.musicians-net.co.uk/Rhythm And Finally, Guitarist (Ace on cover & KISS on the cover cd) can be ordered from:- http://www.musicians-net.co.uk/Guitarist
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| Feb 6 |
Our third chat using the new "Palace" format has become increasingly successful. Last night we had 7 visitors; all were impressed. For those who were there, it abruptly ended @ 10:30 pm when the modem accidentally dropped the link. (It was about to end anyway). Oops. Anway, the chat was livelier this week; I appreciate all who participated and hope to see you next week!
KISS Action Figures by McFarlane Toys American International Toy Fair - New York From: Puppyo@aol.com and Todd McFarlane Productions, Inc.
For Immediate Release By recreating a concert setting and displaying KISS mannequins seen only at KISS conventions and a limited number of press conferences, McFarlane Toys will move visitors through uniquely created, interactive environments capturing the feel of their incredible 1997 toy line-up. These one-of-a-kind mannequins, designed to band members' specifications, are dressed in the original 1970's KISS costumes and include concert-used guitars. This area will showcase KISS memorabilia, including gold records, spanning the band's extensive rock history, and an exclusive KISS video of concert footage and "behind-the-scenes" meetings between KISS and Todd McFarlane, the creator and entertainment renegade of McFarlane Toys. Emerging from the biggest tour of 1996, the KISS action figures are scheduled for a Summer launch. These 6 inch tall figures of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are intricately detailed complete with authentic KISS black-and-white makeup, platform boots, and flamboyant clothing. Individually packaged on blister cards, each KISS figure comes with at least 2 accessories including items such as guitars, drums, staffs, and stands. Breaking all records in attendance and merchandising alike, the KISS Alive Worldwide Tour continues through 1997 and returns to the US to coincide with McFarlane Toys' release of the KISS action figures. Having sold over 80 million albums worldwide, KISS has earned the most gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums only surpassed by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Chicago. Recently ranked 29 of Forbes Top 40 Entertainers of 1996, concert ticket sales for KISS' current tour will exceed $100 million. With 27 albums released since 1972, KISS continues to dominate the rock scene and sold over 350,000 concert tickets on the first day of sale. Todd McFarlane's relationship with KISS extends beyond the production of KISS action figures. McFarlane's phenomenally successful character Spawn, from America's best selling comic book for 4 years running, hits screens nationwide this Summer with New Line Cinema's release of Spawn: The Movie starring Martin Sheen and John Leguizamo. KISS is currently discussing with New Line Cinema the possibility of releasing their first new song in over 15 years with the original band members on the Spawn: The Movie soundtrack. After 10 years in the business, McFarlane remains the most popular artist in the comic book industry, and this June, McFarlane will launch a completely new KISS comic book the likes of which has never been seen before. McFarlane Toys storms 1997 by launching 8 separate action figure lines including 2 assortments from Spawn: The Movie, the most authentic movie toys this summer. Celebrating the wide release of Spawn: the Movie, McFarlane Toys creates a full-blown theater atmosphere. Visitors will see never-before seen footage from this live-action thriller and come face-to-face with original movie props and costumes. McFarlane Toys, we strive to be the best! Showroom: 1107 Broadway, Suite 714, New York, NY 10010.
From: Peter Hingle Yet another Kiss front cover!!! Unreal, they were ignored by all our major music magazines yet the serious musician type mags seem to have taken Kiss to their hearts. This time it is a magazine called Bassist and it has Gene on the front cover with a 4 page feature inside. Again if anybody would like a copy then please e-mail me and we can sort out a trade.
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| Feb 5 |
If you were in the chat, it got disconnected accidentally at 10:30pm CDT. I'll comment about it on Thursday...
From: Puppyo Hey... just got a press release regarding the KISS dolls, which I followed up with a few phone calls. They are expected to hit stores by late June/early July, and will NOT feature different costumes (as originally rumored). They are 6 1/2 inches tall, and will NOT have 'clothing' like the original dolls (they're being billed as 'action figures,' which means that their costumes will be painted on). The first run of dolls will come with stands that spell out KISS (each doll has one letter on their stand), and each doll comes with at least 2 accessories (including guitars, drums staffs and stands). They will be packaged on blister cards (cardboard backs with form-fitting clear plastic cover). McFarlane Toys is still in discussion with management regarding whether the figures will be available at concerts, but because the dolls aren't coming out until at least late June, it seems pretty unlikely (that's my opinion). The coolest thing is that the prototypes will be unveiled next week at the Toy Fair in NYC, and will be housed in a CONCERT SETTING featuring the Konvention mannequins! How cool is that? Also, Todd McFarlane is in negotiations with (the original lineup of) the band to let him use THEIR FIRST NEW SONG IN OVER 15 YEARS on the soundtrack to his film, "Spawn: The Movie," which is scheduled for a summer release. Yee hah.
Check out The KISS Asylum Chat Info Page to get info on the new chat format. This chat tonight will NOT be at the AceFrehly.com page. We will be using "The Palace" graphical chat software. Please give it a chance!! I would love to see you there!!!! =)
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| Feb 3 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine While it's true about Marvel, KISS has the rights back to KISSNATION and Metal Edge's publisher, Sterling Macfadden, may be putting out the full version in the very near future. A couple of details are yet to be worked out, but it looks good. What McFarlane's company may be doing is a new comic book concept down the line that will involve KISS.
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| Feb 2 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine Gene Simmons called from Brisbane, Australia. As we were talking he kept having to answer the door, it seems every maid in the place wanted an excuse to tidy something up and get an autograph. The shows have been going very well, despite a couple problems--he lost his voice in Osaka and Ace and Paul had to fill in, and he couldn't do his flying in Hiroshima since the venue ceiling was too low. The Brisbane show is the first of the Australian ones. Then after, as he put it, "3 Melbournes, 2 Sydneys, 2 Perths...and a partridge in a pear tree." That's Gene. They've already sent me some photos and signed posters from Japan to use and I should be getting more goodies in the next few days.
From: Paul Finn Peter Criss on the cover of the new issue of Rhythm magazine can now be seen at my news page http://www.strutter.demon.co.uk/kissinuk/kissnews.htm, if anybody wants a copy then get in touch with me ASAP.
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| Feb 1 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine Talked to Todd McFarlane about the KISS action figures, interesting conversation. There may be a Spawn/KISS comic and KISS may contribute music to the Spawn movie, due out in August.
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