February 26
Eric Singer Drum Clinic in Muncie Indiana
From: AClark9782@aol.com
This drum clinic turned out to be much more than I thought it would be. I'm not a drummer, as was not a majority of the audience. Far more people showed up than they planned on (estimate 300). Eric was awesome on the drums and very cool when he spoke to the crowd. He played some solo material and then did a KISS medley to prerecorded music. SO COOL! He also did a lengthy Q&A session and stayed until everyone that wanted an autograph, got one. He referred to the KISS convention in INDY on 2-28, saying that he'd be playing with Bruce Kulick, JohnCorabi & Karl Cochrane. I'm still jacked about the reunion, but now have a greater appreciation for
Eric & his talents. It will be cool to see what he does in the future.
KISS Web Awards
From: Steve Stierwalt
KISS Web Awards show this Saturday at 3pm EST in the KISS Freaks chatroom. Technology willing, the KISS Web Awards show will be held. So if you can't make it to the Expo, stop by and chat while you wait for the Awards to be announced. See ya there.
UNION #1 in National Sales!
From: The UNION Asylum
Great news everyone! We just talked with Paula at Mayhem and it appears that UNION was #1 in daily sales nationwide the day of its release!
Would You Like To Know More? Click to The UNION Asylum!
Paul Stanley Interview
From: Par Winberg
I just added a brand new interview done with Paul Stanley exclusive on the net for my homepage THE MIDWESTERN SKIES. The interview was done by my friend Jorgen Holmstedt and is also published in the japaneese mag BURRN.
Check it out at my homepage THE MIDWESTERN SKIES
Bruce Kulick Interview
From: Roger Lotring of Prime-Choice.com
Hi folks! Roger from http://www.prime-choice.com here. I just wanted to let you know about a cool interview with Bruce Kulick that's currently online. Conducted in the midst of the New England Kiss Expo last fall, the conversation took place a couple of days before Bruce and his band signed their contract with Mayhem. Bruce offers some recollections of his days with Meat Loaf and Blackjack, as well as his opinions regarding the possibilities of Kiss performing any of his Kiss material, or Union opening a tour for either Kiss or Motley Crue.
Click Here To Read The Bruce Interview
Gordon Gebert Interview
From: Paul Miles
Just thought I'd let you know I have just uploaded an interview with Goron Gebert - author of KISS & Tell - to the VIEWS section of my website "Chronological Crue" http://www.ozemail.com.au/~cruekiss Gordon talks about his Jailhouse Jam as well as a bit about KISS & Tell MORE!
February 25
Peter Criss Makeup On "Simpsons"
From: KISS Asylum
A few weeks ago many people wrote in saying that a character on the Simpsons, Ralph Wiggum, wore KISS makeup (and even said, "meow") in a spoof of the novel "Lord Of The Flies." Well, here is a screen shot of that makeup for those that did not see it! Click on the picture for a larger image
Ace & Peter Solo Reissues!
From: Bob Rodrick / KISS Fact of the Week
Here is some really good news and some INCREDIBLE news in the reissue department! First off, Megaforce Worldwide is reissuing Ace Frehley's "Live + 1,"
"Second Sighting" and "Trouble Walkin'" albums on CD on March 24.
The INCREDIBLE news is that two weeks later, on April 7, Mercury Records are issuing Peter Criss's two solo albums "Out of Control" and "Let Me Rock You" on CD in America for the very first time. In fact, it's the very first time that "Let Me Rock You" will have an American release. This is terrific news! A great way for Kiss collectors to complete and round out their Kiss CD library!
Paul Stanley On The Radio
From: Paul Jacobs
Paul Stanley called radio station 97.1 KEGL in Dallas this morning. Gene was also supposed to be on, but Paul didn't know where he went. Paul was calling from the studio in California where he said they were working on their new album "Psycho Circus". He said a tour would follow the album. The DJ asked Paul if it was tough getting rid of Bruce and Eric. Paul said he loves Bruce and Eric and that it was awkward having to tell them about the reunion, but that was what the fans demanded. Paul said that he and Bruce are still buddies and that they see each other at least once every couple of weeks. When asked how the band has avoided the problems it had in the late 70's and early 80's, Paul said that he didn't want to sound like a public service announcement, but that drugs do nothing to help the creativity and longevity of a band. He said stay off drugs and keep your ego in check.
Gene & Ace in Game: Quake 2
From: Paul Bowlay
I wanted to share some KISS news if it's not already on your site (I couldn't see it)...
Players of the Win95 game "Quake 2" can download and play the game as either Gene Simmons or Ace Frehley. These models and skins can be downloaded from www.planetquake.com on the net. Attached is a shot of the Gene model.
Here are 2 x screenshots of Ace/Gene to this E-Mail as they appear in Quake2. They MIGHT require Quake2 v3.10 or higher to work, I haven't tested them on less.
They are available for download PlanetQuake (www.planetquake.com) or my site:
http://members.tripod.com/~bowlay/
Gene Quake | Ace Quake
UNION on KNAC
From: CBShepeard
Bruce and John were on KNAC today, great interview with Mike Starr. They played the entire cd from top to bottom andanswered questions from the chat room. Mike said he might try to replay portions of the interview this Saturday.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Over To UNION Asylum!
February 24
More on Ace in Daytona
From: John O'Hare
Hi, I live in Orlando and from what I'm hearing on the radio, Ace Frehley's uncle was killed in the storms which passed thru Central Florida on Sunday night. He is supposedly coming down to Orlando on Friday and will be making an appearance either Friday or Saturday in Daytona Beach in order to raise money for storm victims. I think it will be at a place called Dirty Harry's and is also kicking off Bike Week. You can find out more by listening to the Russ & Bo show on WTKS 104.1 fm (also available on audionet). Ace may also be on the radio during their 11:00-3:00pm est timeslot on Friday. I'll pass on more information if I hear anything.
Send Us Your UNION Reviews!
From: The UNION Asylum
Well everyone, the day is finally upon us all! February 24th has finally arrived and we hope you have all gone out and purchased a copy of UNION's debut CD and are relentlessly playing it in your car or home.... or both! We know you are all going to love this CD, and we'd like to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts with all your fellow UNION fans!
We would love for anyone who has purchased a copy of the CD to send us a review of it to put up on our "Reviews" page here at the UNION Asylum! We know you probably think the album is "AWESOME," so to get a little more detailed info from you we would prefer to receive reviews in a track by track format. For a couple of examples of the type format we're looking for just click here!
You have the CD so what are you waiting for? Pop it in, listen, enjoy, then let everyone know how you feel about those 11 songs by sending your track by track review to the UNION Asylum via MzCharisma@aol.com!
Interviews
From: Kyle & Christy Barlow
The fans here in the Cincinnati area have gotton a dose of KISS the last two days form WEBN, the local radio station. First they had Gordon G.G. Gerbert one of the authors of KISS & TELL on & interviewed him. If your looking for some really crazy stories about KISS, this is the book to get. Some are unbelievable!! Today they interviewed Gene Simmons. A couple DJ's are in New York & they had Gene on with the band Matchbox 20. He basicly told them to don't listen to anybody (advice), do what your heart tells you to do. A really cool interview.
KISS Kollector Fanclub News
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
On March 8 the European KISS Army/KISS Kollector Fanclub (based in Holland) will have a stand at Germany's first Mega Record/CD Fair at Messe Frankfurt. The Fanclub will bring lots of merchandise including full sets of the Ultra-Action Figures, the 4 KISS ties, the "KISS My Ass!" boxershorts, a brandnew photospecial from the reunion tour, fanmagazines, etc. etc. So come visit us at:
DEUTSCHLAND'S ERSTE
MEGA PLATTEN/CD BOERSE
mit Science-fiction/Kino & Horror Abteilung
SONNTAG
8.MAERZ
Messe Frankfurt
11 - 18 Uhr
On April 4 & 5 we will also be at Holland's annual Mega Record/CD Fair at De Jaarbeurs in Utrecht with all the usual stuff. Meanwhile check out the first KISS Kollector Online contest at: http://www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector/
KISS European Expos
From: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
Special guest: Eric Singer
The KISS Expo is a meeting from KISS fans for KISS fans. Fans and dealers from all over the world will meet at the KISS Expo. A Special Guest will also be there: Ex-Drummer Eric Singer, who plays on KISS' most recent release "Carnival of Souls." What exactly is going to happen at the Expo? Eric Singer will tell you the true story what exactlyhappened ... did he leave the band or was he thrown out to make place
for Peter Criss to make the KISS Reunion happen, or is there a possibility that he will jejoin the band again? Find out the answers to these and other questions at a question & answer-session, where you can ask him also your personal question always wanted to know the answer for. Eric will also do a sign-session and pose for photos with
everybody, which you can get signed within' one minute. Of course KISS music will be played all day long and exclusive videos will be shown. A KISS collectible market will be held there as well. Almost all items from the KISS fan shop will be available there as well as a lot of merchandise which is not available by mail including old merchandise from the seventies. The KISS Action-Figures will of course also be
available at a special price. Be surprised! Further more a KISS Look Alike Contest will be held. The winners will get a set of the KISS Action Figures or other prices at Giveaways. So get your KISS make-up kit and paint your faces, it may be worth it! The Expos are a great chance to get to know other KISS fans in your neighbourhood. At some Expos a Cover band will be performing also, where Eric Singer will sit
on the drums for a couple of songs. A drum clinic with Eric Singer might also take place at some shows. There is a lot going on at the KISS Expo. See you there!
To recieve tickets send the money to:
KISS Expos
P.O. Box 62
A-1217 Vienna
Austria
info-line: tel.: +49/1/25 94 997
For More Detailed EXPO Information, check the KISS Asylum EXPO/Convention Tour Dates Page.
February 23
Diamonds In The Rough
From: KISS Asylum
The KISS Asylum is proud to welcome "Black Diamond 1 & 2" author Dale Sherman to our pages for your reading pleasure! "Diamonds in the Rough" will be an ongoing feature here at the KISS Asylum in which Dale will discuss a variety of KISS related topics: tour/show thoughts and reviews, the upcoming studio album, matters of historical interest or significance for the band - anything is fair game! But what are we talking for? Dale's the author, so read on and discover your first "Diamond in the Rough!"
KISS Comics Online
From: KISS Asylum
KISS Comics Online is a brand new feature added to KISS Asylum which we think you will enjoy! Mike/Kittycriss (Niteowls World of KISS) and Bill Hollweg have come together to work on this very cool original KISS comic here at KISS Asylum. Each month we will present to you a couple of frames for your enjoyment. Just follow along with the story and have fun! Click to KISS Comics Online!
KISS Asylum Poll
From: KISS Asylum
This is your last week to vote in our KISS Asylum Poll for February. We will have a new question up next week. This months question is "Do you think KISS is doing enough (other than non-music related merchandising) to keep their name in the public's eye during this time between the end of the Reunion Tour and the release of "Psycho Circus?"
Click Here To Vote!
KISS Your Face
From: Kittycriss / KISS Comics Online
How would you like a Picture of yourself made up to look like your favorite KISS member? Maybe a Picture of your favorite celebrity dressed up as a KISS member?
Or, How about your Husband,Wife,Child,Grandmother,Boss or who-ever in KISS
face-paint? If so, Check out KISS YOUR FACE at
http://members.aol.com/Mjscorpio/face.html to find out how.
UNION Release Party!
From: UNION Asylum
Tonite, February 23 at 10pm EST On-line record release party in the AOL Night Club. There will be four rooms going at the same time with a member of UNION in each. Not only that but 50 prizes will be given away during this chat!
UNION Asylum will be there as we will be the voice for UNION drummer "Brent Fitz"! We will be there under AOL screen name "KISSasylum."
KISS Psycho Circus Action Figures
From: Chris Cook
Below are pictures of ALL four KISS Psycho Circus Action Figures.
For More Info, Check The KISS Psycho Circus Action Figures page.
Mars Music Lets You "Ask Eddie Kramer"
From: Gleep01@aol.com
I was surfing around a few places on the web looking for a certain bass guitar and when I stopped into Mars Music & Records Superstore guess what I found?
Apparently they have an ongoing Q&A with longtime KISS producer Eddie Kramer!!
Of course Eddie has produced a lot of other very well known bands, but I thought this was of particular interest to all us KISS fans!! Here's the way Mars describes the Q&A: "'Ask Eddie Kramer' is a feature in which Recording Legend Eddie Kramer answers our Web site visitors' questions regarding production, engineering, the record business in general, and other music industry and recording issues." Cool huh? So far I didn't see where he'd been asked or answered any KISS related questions so I guess the floor's wide open! The direct URL to the "Ask Eddie Kramer" page is: http://www.marsmusic.com/askeddie.htm
Indy KISS Expo
From: KISS Asylum
Don't forget about the Indy KISS Expo coming up this Saturday (2/28/98)! The special guests include Bruce Kulick, John Corabi, Eric Singer, Andre Augustine and more! The winners of the KISS Web Site Awards will also be announced! It should be a very cool event so try to get there if you can. For more info on the event as well as other KISS Expos, click over to the KISS Expo/Convention Tour Dates page
Also, the night before there will be a KISS Tribute band playing, KISS'D. To get tickets for this get in contact with Steve Stierwalt of KISSFreaks.com
Black Diamond T-Shirts
From: Dale Sherman and Steve Stierwalt
With the continuing success of BLACK DIAMOND and BLACK DIAMOND 2, I have been asked numerous times if posters of the two covers will ever be released. While posters have not been possible for several reasons, I am happy to announce that we now have t-shirts available.
With the help of Steve Stierwalt, Jr. of KISS FREAKS, we are able to offer these
limited-edition, high-quality t-shirts of the book covers. The t-shirts come in Large and X-Large and are $15 (including shipping and handling).
We will be premiering these shirts at the KISS'D concert in Indianapolis on February
27, and they will also be available at the KISS FREAKS table during the KISS Expo
on February 28 in Indy. Cover-girl, Haley, will be with me to sign copies of the books
and t-shirts at the convention, so hope to see you there!
See KISS FREAKS for more details on how to order the shirts!
KISS Tie Sighting
From Greg Davies
Recently here in Australia a Constitutional Convention was held for 2 weeks where
politicians debated whether Australia should become a republic or not. Apparantly, one of the politicians turned up wearing a KISS TIE one day.
Eric Singer Drum Clinic
From: Bob Clark
My name is Bob Clark from Muncie, Indiana. I just wanted to inform you that Eric Singer will be doing a drum clinic sponsered by Pearl Drums. The clinic will be @ 7p.m. on 2-26. It will be at the Muncie Music Center which is located at 207 W. Jackson St. in Muncie.
Gene Simmons Punisher Bass Rig from Ampeg
From: Steve Corral
The Gene Simmons Punisher Bass Rig from Ampeg is reviewed in the new Guitar World. It consists of a 350-watt head with three bands of EQ, ultra mid tone circuit, defeatable optocoupler limiter, nine-band graphic EQ, effects loop and XLR line-out, and a cabinet with two 15-inch JBL speakers. List price: $3,100.
AMPEG, 1400 Fergusen Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133; (314)727-4512; fax: (314)727-8929
www.ampeg.com
February 21
KISS Freaks Special Delivery #7
From: Steve Stierwalt
ISSUE 7 Highlights:
February 20
KISS Expos in Europe!
From: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
In May there will be 15 KISS Expos in Europe. Special guest is Eric Singer - question and answer session, will take photos and sign autographs. Here are some dates, more follows later:
3 May Vienna (Austria)
5 May Berlin (Germany)
21 May Hanau (Germany)
23 May Amsterdam (Holland)
24 May Duesseldorf (Germany)
27 May Ludwigsburg (Germany)
1 June Bern (Swiss)
There are more dates in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe TBA. In the end of March there will be a "KISS Strike Alive/Worldwide photo special" from Gerhard Wimmer with all info about these Expos. On some events there will be the KISS Cover band "KISS This"! Tickets are 30,- DM.
For more infos contact:
KISS Army International
Postfach 62
A-1217 Wien
Phone: +43/1/25 94 997
February 19
The KISS KOLLECTOR FANCLUB celebrates
The 1st Anniversary of its Online version:
THE KISS KOLLECTOR WEB SITE
From: Joop
Check out our contest at: www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector/
See the banner there and click on the link to go to the Contest page!
Prizes include:
* Action Figures of Paul, Gene, Ace & Peter
* Ace Frehley/Gibson posters imprinted with Ace's autograph
* free subscriptions to the KISS Kollector Magazine
KISS Sighting
From: Steve Mascord
This week in WHO? magazine, the Australian equivalent of People, there is a short article under the headline The Kiss of Life. It's accompanied by a pic from the 1996 Grammys of the band in full makeup and says:
"Kiss donned their famous face paint for a hugely successful tour in 1996-'97, but they haven't recorded together for 18 years. Now, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are hard at work on a new record, Psycho Circus. "It's going to be very much a classic album," says Stanley, who has no doubts the band can recapture their
hotter-than-hell status. "We are Kiss and we're back," he says. "Join us ... or go down."
UNION Rocks Billboard
From: Dovteta of Mayhem Records
Just got back from the guys performance at Billboard Magazine. About 40 employees squeezed themselves into their conference room, with beer and pizza, and proceeded to get their asses rocked by Bruce and John.
Click To The UNION Asylum For More Info
Hope Dims For Finding Missing Mother Alive
[By Joanne M. Pelton of the New Haven Register]
It's been almost two months since a 43-year-old Shelton mother disappeared
in Hartford. "Chances that she is alive are not too good," Shelton Lt.
Joel Hurliman said Wednesday. "She would have contacted somebody by now and
would have come back for her twin daughters." Hartford police said
Wednesday they are still following leads in the case of Annemarie Cusano,
who left her Park Street home Jan. 2 and has not been heard from since.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!
Gene & Paul at Rolling Stones Concert
From: Charlie Reussner
REUTERS: Entertainment Headlines: Rolling Stones Wrap Up U.S. Tour In Vegas
With seemingly half of Hollywood in attendance, the Rolling Stones wrapped up the North American leg of their world tour by playing a tiny club for 1,400 fans in Las Vegas Sunday. Accordingly, the crowd was dotted with stars: actors included Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Eddie Murphy. Among the rockers were Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Sting, and members of Metallica.
UNION Radio Promo Tour Dates
From: Dovteta
Although half the week is already past, for those who were interested, here is a general itenary of how UNION's second week went:
Click To The UNION Asylum For The Tour Dates
KISS Coins News
From: Patrick Kendall
Libery Mint (the company that produced the KISS coins) informed me that the Gold Select set of coins, which is limited to 1,000 sets worldwide is very close to being sold out. This will be one of the first limited edition sets of coins that have sold out! It is very cool to know that KISS fans have been so responsive to the coins! Hurry up and order, as they are nearly gone. You can view the KISS Coins Here!
Patrick Kendall is also a very accomplished KISS Airbrush T-shirt artist. Click over to the KISS Fan Graphics/Art page to check out his cool art!
February 16
Chris Lendt Interview
From: The KISS Asylum
Recently KISS Hell Online did an interview with Chris Lendt, author of "KISS & Sell." Chris had a lot of very interesting things to say in this very comprehensive interivew! Click here to read the interview!
KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: The KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! Right now we are taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoos for our "KISS My Tattoo" section. Brand new selections up now!
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!
KISS Sighting
From: Andy Samford
Tonight on The Simpsons the kids were all stranded on a desert island and at one point were putting on warpaint. One of the kids put on Peter Criss makeup and said "meow."It was pretty funny
State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
From: The UNION Asylum
Bruce and John have been discussing the new UNION album and doing a track by track analysis in periodic installments. And as if that wasn't enough, they have also been answering fan submitted questions with each installment! This week they discuss "Let It Flow" and answer some more of YOUR questions!
Click here to read their brand NEW installment!
View "Psycho Circus" Figures
From: Peter Arquette
Peter Arquette was at the recent Toy Fair in NYC and was able to pick up a booklet that contained pictures of the new KISS "Psycho Circus" action figures. You can view the scans from this booklet that he sent in to Otaku by clicking here.
February 13
February 12
Psycho Circus Track Info
From: KISSJawa@aol.com
I have a friend who works at Mercury and you may remember I reported on some possible track titles for the new KISS album awhile back. Well I recently heard some new info and thought I'd pass it along. Seems things are firming up a bit in the song department, though still nothing is final as of yet. In adddition to the song "You Make It Hard (For Me)" that Ace wrote with Sebastian Bach, seems two more of Ace's songs are looking like serious possible contenders: "Picture Without A Frame" (which my friend has also heard called "Sharp Shooter") and "Life and Liberty." My friend wasn't clear whether these last two are "new" songs, or merely title changes on those of "Crave" and "Amazon Train," which have been mentioned previously.
[For More Info, check "Psycho Circus" Album News Page in News Extra]
Notes On New KISS Asylum Logo
From: John White / KISS Asylum
I have recieved numerous emails regarding the new logo, specifically, how we created it. Well, I simply created a text object in Infini-D for Macintosh, a 3-D modeling, rendering, and animation package. I extruded the text of a cool font I have and created a surface by adjusting its glow, intensity, specular highlight, diffuse shading and such. I then applied that surface and placed a few different kinds of lights around the object for different shading effects. I rendered it in my PowerCenter
Pro 180 Macintosh clone in about 10-15 minutes. That's it!
KISS Cards Info from Cornerstone
From: Cornerstone Communications, Inc.
Dear KISS trading card collector:
Recently we have been flooded by email inquiries for "free" KISS promotional cards. While Cornerstone does offer a free catalog, if you wish the 3 promotional cards you must send a legal-sized, self-addressed envelope plus US $3.00 to cover our shipping and handling costs to:
Cornerstone Communications
P. O. Box 18306
Tucson, AZ 85731
You may order by credit card by calling:
(520) 722-1304 (M-F 9am-5pm Mountain Standard Time)
February 11
New / "Lost" KISS Promo Cards
From: Strom78@aol.com
In the last few days, I noticed on an auction web site the existence of a 10th promotional card for the '97 KISS card set (P10) and two new promotional cards for the upcoming second KISS card set (P1 and P2). I thought I had all the cards already (9 card promotional set, preview set, 90 card set, 6 chase cards), so I called Cornerstone to ask about these new cards I had seen. I was told that the P10 card was going to used as a promotion with Sam Goody stores, but didn't happen because they didn't get it done in time. However, the P10 cards were printed up.
The good news is that it is available from Cornerstone for free. Same goes for the two new promo cards for the '98 set. I was told they have just been giving these 3 cards out along with catalog requests. Just e-mail them your snail mail address (cornercard@aol.com) to get these 3 cards. I checked first to make sure it was okay that I gave out this info on the internet.
They ran out of promo cards the last time around, so I don't know how long they will have these cards available. Most importantly--don't waste money buying these 3 cards since they are available from Cornerstone for free.
KISS Hell #28 Out Now!
From: Joe D. / KISS Hell Online
KISS HELL #28 OUT NOW! - PETER CRISS COLOR COVER - 48 pages of the most eXclusive KISS info. anywhere. High gloss cover & centerfold, an eyegasm of unseen photos. This issue includes: a Paul Stanley interview/autographed message, a Peter Criss Phone interview, Gene Simmons Q&A, huge photo filled Gilby/Eric Singer concert review, UNION news, 12 page update with ALL the latest KISS news & photos of merchandise, KISS live, ads, etc.., LOADED DECK Review & Contest, Chapter 1 of the NEW KISS HELL comic (in full color) featuring all 9 members of KISS with makeup characters (as the story evolves) This comic will be seen nowhere else & was done by our artist Larry Blake. Also COS review, Expo reviews& much more. $6 an issue. $20 for yearly subscriptions to KISS HELL (4 issues). Payable to Joe Degraffenreid. KISS HELL, 503 Willis, Noble, OK, 73068.
February 9
New Ace Song
From: Wasp94@aol.com
Just saw Sebastian Bach again last night in Clinton, Iowa and he told me he got a call from Ace Friday afternoon confirming that a song Bach wrote with Ace will be included on the next KISS release. The title is "You Make It Hard (For Me)" and was a result of Bach and Ace getting together a few weeks ago to write.
KISS Records in LA
From: robstar@webspan.net
The follwing is a report from HARDRADIO.COM on Feb.9,1998:
"Putting to rest a nasty rumor, KISS IS NOT in Toronto. They've been recording in L.A. The new record is targeted for July/August." They're recording the album with veteran producer Bruce Fairbairn
The KISS Thought Vault
From: The KISS Asylum
Ron Albanese's KISS commentaries on a variety of subjects; humerous and informative! A BRAND NEW edition is up with commentary on the Double
Platinum album! Ron believes that the Double Platinum album is really a Paul Stanley Greatest Hits album. Why? Check it out!
KISS Video Spotlight
From: The KISS Asylum
Commentaries, facts, poll questions and analysis on KISS Videos from throughout KISS' career! Issue #2 is up and the KISS 1976 Pro-Shot video is reviewed! Click here to read The KISS Video Spotlight!
Patrick Vick's Digital Art Gallery
From: The KISS Asylum
Patrick Vick is well known in the KISS Online world as one of the best online KISS artists from his work at his great KISS Eye Kandy webapge! Now you can see his work at The KISS Asylum in this brand new feature! Each month Patrick will be submitting a new piece of artwork for all to enjoy! Click over to the Patrick Vick Digital Art Gallery to see his great work!
Strike UNION Paydirt Contest Winners!
From: The UNION Asylum
The STRIKE UNION PAYDIRT contest is over and the winners are in!! We are proud to report that the contest was a great success! In addition to the numerous people here in the U.S. who entered the contest, we also received entries from many other countries around the world including: Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Peru, Australia, and, of course, Canada (way to go Brent!).
Click Here To See Who Won!
KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: The KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! Right now we are taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoos for our "KISS My Tattoo" section. Brand new selections up now!
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!
State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
From: The UNION Asylum
Bruce and John discuss the new UNION album and do a track by track analysis in periodic installments. As if that wasn't enough, they will also be answering fan questions with each installment!
Click here to read their brand NEW installment!
Bob Rodrick's KISS Trivia Chat
From: The KISS Asylum
KISS Fact of the Week's Bob Rodrick has his monthly KISS Trivia chat THIS Thursday, February 12th at 9pm EST. It is a very popular chat so make sure to come early! Don't miss out on the fun!
Win Originals II!
From: Johanne
Wanna win a copy of the famous Originals 2 Japanese LP???? Check out the contest page in the new Chikara KISS Collectables web site.
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/4005/index.html
February 7
KISS Psycho Circus #6
UNION Radio Tour & Van Halen Rumor
From: Bruce Kulick
John and I start travelling for two weeks to promo the UNION CD. Hope to see you if we hit your area. The Kiss/UNION Asylum will have the info. Just wanted to let you all know that we can win the war with radio one battle at a time. So be polite and persistant and know that all involved are working hard to make the band heard by all! Also wanted to clear something up regarding UNION. There is a rumour going around that we will open for Van Halen on their upcoming tour. As much as we would love this (what new band wouldn't), it is totally not true. Someone has changed the desire for this tour, or one like it, into a confirmation. I just wanted to clear this up because I don't need to piss off my friends in Van Halen by having a rumour started just because we would love to get the opening slot. I think you all understand. UNION is out on February 24th. Thanks for all the support, we all appreciate it and can't wait 'til you all have the new album. All the best to you all!
UNION Radio Promo Tour Dates
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
Hello Folks! Here's the scoop. Bruce and John will be appearing at the following next week. We will be on a tight schedule so please understand that we won't be able to hang out for long, but it would be nice to see everyone.
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February 5
No Progress In Case Of Missing Mother
[By Edward J. Crowder of the Connecticut Post] via KISSJawa@aol.com
More than a month after Annemarie Cusano disappeared from her Park Street home, police are still perplexed by the mystery. "We're still devoting time to it," said Detective Benjamin Trabka, lead investigator in the case. Cusano, 43, has not been seen since she left home in her car on Jan. 2. She was reported missing when she failed to pick up her twin teen-age daughters at a friend's house the following day. Cusano left few clues.
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February 3
"Master & Slave" On The Charts
From: Chris
Here's the latest from the January 30th R&R Charts:
Master has moved up three places to #46 on the Active Rock Top 50 with 269 plays from 22 stations with 2 adds for the week. Although I thought it would crack the Rock Top 50, it has dropped entirely out of the Rock category. The song has not showed up on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 40 yet. Unless things get going soon, Master will not come close to doing what Jungle did.
February 2
NAMM Expo Report 2
From: Drew Harris
Here's my annual NAMM show report.
--- Ran into Bruce Kulick and Union drummer Brent Fitz at the Gibson booth. There is currently the possibility that Union will be opening up for Van Halen this year on VH's upcoming world tour....all plans are still very tentative and not finalized/formalized yet (probably a few weeks away), but hey, it would be way cool.
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NAMM Expo Report 3
From: PowerGrfx@aol.com
I was given two free tickets to attend the Gibson All-Star-Jam at the Roxy in Hollywood after the convention. When we arrived, Gilby Clarks band (with Eric Singer on drums) was playing (Eric played a tremedous drum solo!) Later that night, Slash and his band played a full set of blues covers (which was very cool). After Slash's last encore Ace Frehley joined Slash and his band in a cool blues number. When Slash and his band left the stage, Ace came back and played four songs with the bass player that was in his solo band before the KISS reunion and Eric Singer on drums!
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Fanzines at The KISS Asylum
From: The KISS Asylum
KISSASYLUM.COM welcomes yet again another great fanzine to our online fanzine community, KISSIN' TIME USA!. Please check out their new webpage. It has all the info one needs to know about their fanzine and how to sign up for it! http://kissasylum.com/ktusa
While we are on the subject, I want to bring to everyone's attention all the other great Fanzines that are online and part of KISSASYLUM.COM
KISS Firehouse | KISS Hell Online | KISS Kollector Online | KISS Dynasty Online | KISSIN' Time USA
KISS Cars
From: Marty Downes
I got the Johnny Lighting KISS cars today and they are awesome! Each car comes with a photo card, there are 50 differant cards to collect.
KISS & UNION Polls!
From: The KISS Asylum
Thanks to everyone that submitted their results to the January KISS/UNION Asylum Polls. To check out the results of The KISS Asylum Poll question, " Compared to the level of the 70's, do you think the level of KISS merchandise currently available is reasonable?" , click here. To find out the results of the UNION Asylum Poll question "What non-UNION song would you most like UNION to play in concert?", click here. Check it out! Don't forget to participate in the February KISS/UNION Asylum Polls while you are there! =)
Please note, the KISS Asylum Poll form has moved from the top left column of the front page to the right column under the WHAT's HOT section!
KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: The KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! Right now we are taking pictures of you in KISS makeup for our "KISS Army Warpaint" section and pictures of your KISS Tattoo's for our "KISS My Tattoo" section.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!
Let It Flow! The UNION Radio Campaign
From: The UNION Asylum
Click over to The UNION Asylum to see how you can support UNION and their upcoming new single "Old Man Wise" via the radio!
Click Here To Find Out More Information!
KISS Online Charts
From: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
Hi KISSers! The new Charts for February are finished.
Here is the Top 5 of the album charts:
1.(1) Destroyer 224pts
2.(2) Alive!222
3.(3) Revenge 175
4.(4) Rock And Roll Over 164
5.(5) Alive II 150
--- Songs:
1.(1) Deuce147 pts
2.(3) Detroit Rock City 105
3.(2) Rock And Roll All Nite 89
4.(3) Black Diamond 79
5.(5) Shock Me 63
Just send me your five fave songs/albums!
If you want to see detailed results of the charts with all songs go to:
http://kunden.swhamm.de/hedwig/kchart.htm
State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
From: The UNION Asylum
A new Feature to The UNION/KISS Asylum! Bruce and John discuss the new UNION album and do a track by track analysis in periodic installments. As if that wasn't enough, they will also be answering fan questions with each installment!
Click below to read their brand NEW addition!
http://kissasylum.com/union/unionaddress.shtml
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