KISS Strike Fanzine News
From: Nico
The new issue of STRIKE n.43 have just been printed and this time is a double issue of 64 pages, 16 of which are in color! Gene flying is on the cover and tons of interviews tour reports etc etc. inside. All the photos are exclusive to Strike and the graphic work is some of the best I've done so far.
The cover price is US$ 9.00 and to receive info on the club for a yearly membership, or just to get this issue, please e-mail me (Nico) at: nicokiss@eisa.net.au.
If you are already a member your copy will arrive in a week or two. Please also notice that Tim Smith is no more our US Local Agent, the new one is Russell Dannecker please e-mail me to know more about it.

"KISS Journal" Fanzine
From: Florent Villeret
The "KISS Journal" is back. The first issue will be out at the end of april, with 20 pages of KISS news, bootlegs reviews, the Dale Sherman novel in French and much more. 3 pages in color, offset printing, for only 32 French Francs. If you want to receive this first issue send cash in registered letter to:
Association KISS Army France
c/o Florent Villeret
48 Boulevard Delprat
f-13013 Marseille, France

March 30

State Of The UNION:
An Ongoing Report From Bruce & John
From: 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 "OCTOBER MORNING WIND" and answer some more of YOUR questions!
Click Here To Read Their Brand NEW Installment!

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus
From: 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 "KISSS MY TATTOO" section. Brand new selections up now!
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

KISS Face Paint on Statue
From: Debra Harris
I just wanted to send you a picture of something I just ran across on my way back to work. Here on the University of Florida campus there is a statue of one of the old presidents - Albert Murphree. Well, some very funny prankster has painted his face up like Paul! It freaked me out, so I took a pic of it on a digital camera we have here at work. It's fixin' to rain, so it isn't the clearest pic in the world, but I think you can tell what's up!

KISS Cover Concert in Brasilia, Brazil
From: Carlos / KISS Asylum News Portugese
For all you KISS fans who'll be in the Brasilia area this Saturday, April 4th, kisscover@geocities.com

Win An Originals II LP
From: Johanne
Wanna win the famous originals 2 japanese LP?? Hurry up the contest ends April 27 on Ace's Birthday. Check out Chikara Collectables for more infos on how to win the rare LP.

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/4005/index.html

KISS Ranked #67 in VH1 Musician Poll
From: Chris Mende
I just saw in USA Today online the results of the VH1 Muscian Poll stating Kiss as # 67. This poll asked various muscians to rank the 100 greatest artists of rock and roll.
To see the news artcle about the poll go here:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/lmds163.htm
To see the complete results of the poll, go here:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/lmds164.htm

March 25

KISS Cars: Second Generation
From: Marty Downes
The KISS cars second gereration will be shiped in April.The KISS logo will be added to the rear windows on this set.Sets of 4 cars are $21.95 delivered.Available from FULL GRID.Phone # 310-792-0308 Fax # 310-792-8238 www.FULLGRID.com
http://www.fullgrid.com/johnnylightning/kiss.html

European KISS Tribute Show
From: PJ Hingle
On Saturday June 27th 1998 Europe's Premier Kiss Tribute Show will be taking place at the Q-Bix Hall, Grimsby College, Nuns Corner, Grimsby. Tha band are called 'Parasite' and as well as performing there will also be a Kiss Collectible Flea Market happening too. There will be stallholders, a Kiss related guitar collection on show, Rare Video's on show and Competitions!! It all starts at 6PM and runs until 11.30 PM, and includes a Licensed Bar!! Tickets are £4.00 + 50p Booking Fee and are available by post from:
PARASITE KONVENTION TICKETS
58 GRANVILLE STREET
GRIMSBY
NORTH EAST LINCS,
ENGLAND
DN32 9NU
All cheques should be made payable to: DARRAN MANN. There is also a credit card hotline to pre-book tickets on: 01472-349222.

March 24

Eric Singer ALL ACCESS website
From: Kai Roen
We would like to inform that the new Eric Singer website will be launched at Wednesday, April 25th , at NextLevel Productions. The site will contain the latest news from Eric, hundreds of photos from Eric's personal archives, articles about Eric's music history, information about Eric's recording history, a own chat page that Eric will be soon having on his website + more. There are lots of information and photos on the website, and Eric has been so kind to help us compiling all the stuff, and we're still working on some more material for his website. The website is re-designed by the new webmaster, Kai Roen and you're welcome to visit the new & improved Eric Singer website. http://www.nextlevel.com/ericsinger/

Black Diamond 3 Needs Your Help!
From: Dale Sherman
BLACK DIAMOND 3 is on its way! As you may already know, BD3 will be a KISS interview book, with interviews from many individuals related with the hottest band in theland. This includes producers, former members, musicians who've worked with KISS members in other bands, wellknown fans and people from behind the scenes. Interviews have already begun on the third BLACK DIAMOND book, and several individuals have already agreed to do interviews for the book within the next few months!
HOWEVER, we are still in search of a few individuals that we would love to talk to on-the-record about their career and their times with KISS. This is where you can help make BD3 the biggest BD of them all! We are looking to get in touch with the following individuals for interviews:

KISS Asylum Given An Excellence Award
From: Majon.com
Recently we enjoyed a very pleasant visit to your web site! It is with great pride that we announce that your web site is a WINNER of our esteemed Majon Web Select "SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD." (As mentioned in the Wall Street Journal.)

Peter Criss Interview
From: KISS Asylum
Recently Peter Criss was interviewed by Go Figure magazine, CLICK HERE to read the interview.

March 23

"KAOL II -- Creatures Of The Net" Cover Art
From: KISS Asylum
Kathy Labonte (KAOL II producer) sent us the cover art of this great new KISS Tribute album and you can see that new cover art as well as all the news on the KAOL II project on our KAOL II News page

A World Without Heroes:
A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! The KISS Asylum is proud to bring you an original KISS story by none other than Dale Sherman, author of the great KISS books "Black Diamond" & "Black Diamond 2."
Chapter FOUR of Dale Sherman's Online Novel, "A World Without Heroes" is now up! Check it out! Click here to continue your journey to "A World Without Heroes!"

Orlando KISS Expo
From: KISS Asylum
Don't forget if you can get to Orlando this weekend to be at the Orlando KISS Expo! Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer, John Corabi and more will be there! It should be a lot of fun! Here are the details!
The 1998 Florida KISS Fan Expo will take place March 29th from 11am-8pm at the International Drive Holiday Inn at 6515 International Dr. Orlando, Fl.
For special hotel rate call (407) 351-3500 and ask for KISSS expo rate. Again only call for hotel reservations. Budget car rental is also offering a KISS Expo rate for Orlando call 1-800-772-3773 and give them the following code #u053374.
The lineup is the same as Indy - Bruce and Eric - photos, autographs, q&a and live jam with special guests.
Ticket info is the same - $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Each admission includes the 1998 Florida embossed Expo phonecard/ticket, the KISS Expo bag but here we are giving out the 500 piece solo puzzle instead.
Tickets will be available through ticketmaster beginning Feb. 1st. Any question or more info on tickets call Alive 4 Productions at (317) 595-9646. Any one interested in purchasing tables to sell stuff at the expos can call the same number.
Ticket Mailing Address:
ALIVE IV PRODUCTIONS
8605 Allisonville RD. suite 125
Indianapolis, IN 46250

KISS Mentioned In Maxim Magazine
From: Peter Yazvac
In the April issue of Maxim Magazine (a new men's publication), there's an interesting story about KISS (page 135). Its entitled "KISS: The Lost Members". The idea is to look back at the "replacement players", now that the orginial band is back together. While they forget to include Eric Singer, the story mentions evyerone else. After each person's name, there is three colums (Claim To Fame, Proof of Suffering, Kiss of Fate).

Gene's Comments in Hard Force magazine
From: Tristan
Hi, here is some news from Europe, from a French magazine called "Hard Force"--April 1998 (3 pages about KISS -- Gene Simmons interview).

Police To Step Up Search For Shelton Woman
From: New Haven Register
[By Joanne M. Pelton of the New Haven Register]
It's been almost three months since Annmarie Cusano disappeared in Hartford, and police plan to revitalize efforts to solve the case. Detective Sgt. Joseph Kudrak, who is now heading up the investigation, said the chances that Cusano is alive are slim. No new leads have emerged, he said. Kudrak, who was appointed to head the detective bureau a few weeks ago, said he will call a meeting with Hartford police within the next two weeks to go over the case. "We'll call a meeting to go over what we know about the case and go over strategy to try to solve this," said Kudrak.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: KISS Asylum
Don't forget to vote in the KISS & UNION polls for the month of March. It is really easy to vote so please do so! The more participation we get the better! =)
UNION Poll | KISS Poll

UNION Asylum Update
From: UNION Asylum
Check The UNION Asylum for the latest UNION news that includes a quick word from Bruce, a brand new Bruce Kulick interview, UNION album reviewed in Guitar Magazine, Strike UNION Paydirt UNION Prize Contest Update, and a brand new installment of the State Of The UNION feature! If you are a fan, check out your most complete source for UNION news at the Official site.
Click Here To Read The UNION News

March 18

KISS Info From Hard Radio
From: robstar@webspan.net
NEWS FROM HARDRADIO.COM:
KISS are slated to open their tour in Roswell, New Mexico on Labor Day weekend. As well, the band plan to officially launch the record in New York City prior to that date with an instore appearance(store to be specified at a later date) and a KISS Parade...Simmons said that 40 to 50 songs have been submitted for consideration for the forthcoming "Psycho Circus" reunion record. The band has completed 15 songs to date.
" This info has not been verified by the band, so take it all with a grain of salt"

KISS Psycho Circus #7
From: KISS Asylum
KISS Psycho Circus #7 was released today (March 18, 1998). Get it at your local comic book store!

March 17

KTUSA Welcomes Cold Gin
From: Gary Garbett / KISSIN' Time USA
KISSIN' Time, USA welcomes "Cold Gin" to Richmond, VA. "Cold Gin" and their tribute to KISS will be playing Wednesday, March 25 at the Floodzone. Hope to see you there for a great night of rock and roll. I'll also have plenty copies of the current issue of KISSIN' Time, USA on hand, so be sure to say hello.

KISS Unplugged
From: Paul
VH-1 Germany Satellite TV on ASTRA 1B position, horizontal polarisation plays Kiss Unplugged on Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 2300 CET.

March 16

KISS Dynasty KISS Contest
From: Melissa Kornowski / KISS Dynasty Online
KISS Dynasty Fanzine is giving away Eric Carr drumsticks and a note from the Carr family! The contest ends on July 4th and the winner will be printed in the August issue of KISS Dynasty Fanzine. To enter all you have to do is order issue #5 of KISS Dynasty Fanzine which will be out in April, fill out the contest form and send it back to KISS Dynasty. There will one lucky winner and the Carr family will send that lucky winner a set of the Eric Carr drumsticks and a thank you note. To order your copy of KISS Dynasty Fanzine with the Eric Carr drumstick contest please send a money order in US dollars only payable to Melissa Kornowski for $3.00 and send it along with your name and address printed clearly on a sheet of paper to:
KISS Dynasty Fanzine Contest issue
C/O Melissa Ann Kornowski
3420 South 22nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215-4808 USA
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

KISS In March 21 TV Guide
From: Craig Johnson
From the March 21, 1998 TV Guide Online Print Edition (Cheers and Jeers column):
CHEERS to rock & roll heaven. We're intrigued by VH1's upcoming five-part special, The 100 Greatest Artists of Rock and Roll (March 31-April 4), because it involves musicians voting for other musicians. The channel sent out ballots to every artist whose music has ever been played on VH1. The only stipulation was that they could not vote for themselves. Apparently Gene Simmons and the boys in Kiss ignored this rule: They made it onto the list at No. 67. (We're not sure how else to account for their inclusion.) For the most part, the 100 chosen ones are deserving, but we do have a few bones to pick: Madonna, the Byrds, Devo and T. Rex make it but Jefferson Airplane, the Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk and Procol Harum don't? And how could you enshrine the 100 greatest rockers and leave off Jerry Lee Lewis? Hell's bells, the Killer would be in our top 5!

KISS in Cartoon
From: Robert Horowitz
Here is KISS in a political cartoon from a syndicated newspaper cartoonist by the name of Brent Litton
Click Here To View The Cartoon

A World Without Heroes:
A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
Are you ready for a special treat KISS fans? Well have we ever got one for you!! The KISS Asylum is proud to bring you an original KISS story by none other than Dale Sherman, author of the great KISS books "Black Diamond" & "Black Diamond 2."
Chapter Three of Dale Sherman's Online Novel, "A World Without Heroes" is now up! Check it out! Click here to continue your journey to "A World Without Heroes!"

March 14

Eric Singer Trivia Contest
From: Matt Sims
Here's some trivia for all those Kiss/Eric Singer fans. The prize is a FREE Kiss Video of choice for the first one to answer the question. Second winner will recieve a FREE KISS audio of their choice!
QUESTION: Which Nightmare on Elm Street Movie contained Eric Singer in one of the scenes & you must also describe the scene that he's in.
Winner will be announced in 2 weeks!

March 11

March 10

KAOL II Delayed
From: Kathy Labonte
I have good and bad news. The bad news is that KAOL 2 which was supposed to be released in late February and then again in early March is still delayed due to errors made by the manufacturer of the discs. I'm confident that it WILL be released sometime in the week of the 16th. That's only a few more days so I hope everyone can be patient. I know a lot of you have faithfully pre-ordered your copy and are eagerly awaiting it's arrival. Rest assured, the wait is almost over.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here

KISS in New Metal Edge Magazine
From: The KISS Asylum
I got the new Metal Edge Magazine today (June issue) and once again it is a great issue. When it hits the streets in a few weeks go out and pick it up! Here are some of the KISS highlights:
This issue they had the results of the Metal Edge readers Poll.
Song of the Year: #1 "Jungle!" Congrats!!!
There is a picture in the magazine of Bruce & Eric accepting the awards. It mentions that Gene and Paul do not want to have their picture taken without makeup so they were not shown. There is a nice one page piece about what KISS is up to as well.
Band of the Year: KISS was #4
Album of the Year: KISS was #5
Best Metal/Hard Rock band: KISS was #3
Best Vocalist: Paul Stanley was #3
Best Guitarist: Ace was #4
Best Bassists: Gene was #2
Best Drummer: Peter was #5
Best Concert Performance: KISS was #2
Best Concert Tour: KISS was #3
Best Hits or Compilation album: "Greatest KISS" was #2
On page 30 there is a new Metal Edge UNION contest where one can win a Bruce Kulick ESP Signature Model Guitar signed by the band! Check it out!
There also is a cool NAMM report with pictures of UNION, Eric Singer, Ace Frehley and even Gene Simmons (although he is covering his face).

UNION Status Report
From: Bruce Kulick
Hello everyone. As you know we are very appreciative of you all and hope you are enjoying the record as much as we do!! John and I want to thank any of you who showed up on our promo tour. It was hard work but very rewarding and I think we surprised a lot of people with the chemistry that John and I have with our music and sense of humor. Indy was a complete blast and although I was feeling sick with a flu, the event was great.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Over To The UNION Asylum!

Gene Comments on the Psycho Circus Rumors
From: Gerri Miller via sundevil10@hotmail.com
I spoke to Gene today and read him the same thing you read
1. Psycho Circus is one of the most disjointed efforts in KISS's history (very similar to "Unmasked")--he says not true
2. In fighting is at an all time high--he says not true
3. One HORRIBLE rumour states that Gene and Paul have said 'NO' to EVERY song Ace and Peter have submitted for inclusion on the album.--he says a lot of their (G&P) songs have been rejected also by the producer and what will be on the album isn't decided yet
4. Peter submitted a ballad entitled (ironically) "Together", co-written by Tommy Thayer. This has been scrapped (According to this source), and Peter has (apparently) been told not to bother writing any new material.--this song won't be on but Gene says the second part isn't true
5. All three of Ace's contributions (Life & Liberty, You Make Me Hard and Shooter) have been scrapped (according to the source). It is not known whether or not he will be submitting any more material.--those songs won't be on but Gene says Ace is 'writing as we speak'
6. And the one rumour which I found REALLY surprising (which may actually be true, I saw it on the KISSASYLUM.com site, in addition to the ace site) is that Bruce Kulick is helping with some of the songwriting.--he has done some demos with Paul

Bruce Sets the Record Straight
From: Bruce Kool
Just wanted to let you all know about few things going on with me and UNION and to set some things straight regarding the new KISS record. First, for those of you who attended the INDY convention it was a blast for sure. I just wish I felt better. I had a slight fever and if I got you sick sorry!! I will be in Nashville on March 15th with John Corabi and we will play an acoustic set for the crowd. I will also play some electric stuff from Revenge, "Liar"from the Return of the Comet disc and more good stuff you'll enjoy.
Eric Singer, John Corabi and myself will appear at the Orlando Expo as well on the 29th of this month. I think that one will very cool. John and I will probably be in Florida for a few days before doing some radio and in-store events so it will be posted if you are down there in sunny Florida. We will all jam with Karl Cochran and that will be very cool to see.
For those of you that bought the UNION disc thank you!! I hope you are enjoying the music and if was hard to find understand that Mayhem's distributer is large but not as large as Mercury's etc. For the people still waiting for things from Mayhem like picture discs or work force stuff it is coming soon. All will be taken care of and sorry if there seems to be a delay.
UNION looks to tour starting in May and it is being booked now. It will be a club tour and details will come as soon as we have it routed. It will be lots of cool songs and not just the UNION material will be played.
Regarding the Psycho Circus record, as usual lots of rumours are flying on the board regarding the record. I have been involved with some pre-production demos with Paul, which was quite fun. I really do enjoy working with him. I was just helping out and was not asked to appear on the record. How well they are getting along and the other issues people are discussing is not known by me, but I believe this record will shape up to be a great KISS album.
Thanks again for your support and all in UNION are looking forward to the tour!!

Take This
From: David Mirlas
Just saw this on MTV News Europe - Robbie Williams, former member of brittish pop-group Take That, will wear Kiss make-up in his new video "Let Me Entertain You".

Bruce & John in Europe
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
Great news for European Bruce Kulick/UNION fans:
Bruce Kulick just informed the KISS Kollector Fanclub that John Corabi & Bruce will be in Europe for one week in April to promote UNION's upcoming European release of their debut album. It will probably be the second week of April, and they'll do promotion in Germany, France and the UK. The album will be released in Europe through Mayhem's European affiliate Rough Trade (in the UK: Pinnacle).

KISS Destoryer 3D Figure!
From: Steve Higgs
Just wanted to let all the Kiss fans out there know about a great looking premium figure coming out this summer. I've been helping David Snowden lately, and he was showing me a few things coming out soon. He showed me a prototype Kiss Destroyer 3D figure. All I can say is this thing looks awesome. It's a premium piece of work. The figure of course is the Destroyer album cover that will stand wherever you want it to. It is definitely one of the nicer Kiss items that will be out. Look for more information on this soon.

NY/NJ KISS Expo Guest Additions
From: Richie
Additional guests for the upcoming N.Y. KISS EXPO of interest, include, Lydia Criss, Chip Rock, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Richie Scarlet and Kiss Psycho Circus Inker, Kevin Conrad.
Click Here For More KISS Expo Information!

March 9

Get Ace Frehley in Your Bedroom!
From: KLT4725@aol.com
This was posted March 6th on Gibson's website:
"Get Ace Frehley in your bedroom when you buy the Ace Signature Model"
That's right. If you purchase an Ace Frehley Les Paul from March 1 through March 31, 1998, Gibson Guitars will send Ace to your house free--that is, an exclusive, limited edition, life-size stand up of the Kiss guitar slinger. You must send Gibson your warranty card with a copy of the sales receipt. Once verified, the Ace standup is on the way to your house. Buy the guitar and Ace is "in the house".
http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/1998/Mar6a.html

KISS Firehouse Fanzines's 14th Anniversary!!
From: Ronn Roxburgh / KISS Firehouse Online
This issue is our 14th Anniversary Issue (#77), and I am very proud of being around for 14 years! I have already updated our web site to show this new issue. AND, I have also updated our website to include an online "14th Annuual Reader's Poll" that people can fill out and email to me directly from our site.

KISS Video Spotlight
From: The KISS Asylum
Commentaries, facts, poll questions and analysis on KISS Videos from throughout KISS' career! Issue #3 is up and the KISS 1974 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 Here To See His Latest Digital KISS Art!

More "Ask Eddie Kramer" Questions Answered
From: KissJawa@aol.com
Hey everyone!! I saw about the "Ask Eddie Kramer" thing here on the KISS Asylum and sent him a couple of KISS questions. Well, he answered them!! The questions and answers are up at the Mars Music "Ask Eddie Kramer" site, but here they are:

Art Swindler Sentenced To 28 Months In Prison
From: Gary Garbett / KISSIN' Time USA Online
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York art dealer was sentenced to 28 months in prison Tuesday and ordered to repay $1.9 million to celebrity clients he admitted swindling out of valuable artworks. Todd Michael Volpe, 48, was sentenced in federal court in Manhattan by U.S. District Judge Michael Mukasey after pleading guilty last November to defrauding actor Jack Nicholson, singer Paul Stanley of the group Kiss, and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, among other well-known clients.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!

UNION OR BUST! The Radio Promo Tour Travelogue
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
On Monday, February 9, I embarked on the first UNION promo tour. The guys, Bruce and John, had already begun - flying out of Los Angeles a day earlier. Destination - Minneapolis. Their first day, accompanied by Paul Bibeau and Dennis Clapp of Mayhem Records, found them visiting the headquarters of Musicland and Request Magazine, Best Buy, and a quick trip to a cool Midwest chain, Down in the Valley Records. After an early evening dinner, the guys headed to the airport, where they conducted a chat with Real Hollywood from a phone booth near their gate. It was at the end of their second flight that I was to meet up with them. It is here that my travel journal begins.
Click Here To Read The UNION Travelogue!

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: The KISS Asylum
Don't forget to vote in the new KISS & UNION polls for the month of March. It is really easy to vote so please do so! The more participation we get the better! =)
UNION Poll | KISS Poll

KISStory II Update
From: Mike Brandvold
The TOYS and GAMES COLLECTORS BIBLE has been rechristened...
KISSTORY II: TOYS, GAMES & GIRLS COLLECTORS BIBLE! Girls! Now is your chance... KISS is looking for photos of you with something KISS related... a KISS tattoo, a KISS tshirt, something! Send them in with your contact info and, if possible, a personal story about you and the KISS item in the photo. Don't forget, KISS is still looking for your photos of TOYS and GAMES! Anything from 1973 to 1998! Get out the camera and take a couple pictures!
Send all photos to:
KISSTORY II: TOYS, GAMES & GIRLS COLLECTORS BIBLE
PO BOX 621
Wheeling, IL 60090
or
KISS
PO BOX 16075
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

March 6

Sewitt on Solo Releases and New Album
From: Steve / Peter Criss Cat Club
I have just spoken with George Sewitt, Peter's manager, about the release of "Let Me Rock You" and "Out Of Control" on CD. He says Peter is really happy that the cds are being released and will finally get out there to the fans. He thanked both the Cat Club and all the fans who signed the petition and rang Polygram to get them released. "It wouldn't have happened without all you guys."
On the new album, George said things were going great and that everyone was really happy with what has happened so far. "It's going to rock you all!"

UNION On Tour!!
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
Great news... UNION will begin touring on May 1. The dates will begin on the West Coast and then hit points all over the states. Stay tuned for details.

March 5

KISS & Tell Department
From: Justin Wayne
Here is an article I found in Australian Playboy magazine April 1998 edition.
KISS And Tell Department:
"Kiss have set their sight on Tinseltown and hope to have a docu-drama out his year to complement another album and tour. The idea is to have actors act and Kiss do its own music. We thought Kiss were already acting."

Original Wicked Lester Tape for Sale!
From: Gordon Gebert
Ron Leejack is selling the Wicked Lester master tape that is photographed and documented in the KISStory book. He's also selling a white Stratocaster that was used on the Wicked Lester "album". He said he will sign it for the purchaser.

March 4

UNION #37 on Billboard "Heat Seekers!"
From: Paula Hogan of Mayhem Records
The great news is that UNION debuted on Billboard Magazine's "Heat Seekers" chart the first week of its release! The album will be located at the #37 spot on the chart that comes out this friday. We are very excited about the great first week sales.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Over To The UNION Asylum!

KISS Kollector Online Kontest Reminder!
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
Now that the next issue of the full color KISS Kollector magazine (including an article on the upcoming KISS album, a feature on Gene's projects outside of KISS - complete with lyrics for a never used/published song, along with Gene's handwritten notes! - and world exclusive photos of KISS at a private party) is at the printing house, here's a reminder of the KISS Kollector Online Kontest where you can win Action Figures, comic books, Ace Frehley/Gibson promo posters and more. Contest open until April. For details check out: http://www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector/

KISSIN' Time USA Anniversary
From: Gary Garbett / KISSIN' Time USA Online
Our anniversary issue of KISSIN' Time, USA fanzine is ready for mailing and with this issue we have a great interview with Bruce Kulick, loads of news and info, and great photos of the band. We have a new dedication to our readers on our "Fan Mainline" page and to help celebrate our birthday, we're giving away to one lucky subscriber, an original Pete Kelley handmade Paul "Bandit" doll. Pete's 12" works of art have incredible detail with rhinestones, studs and leather, and each one is handcrafted by Pete himself, depicting a different period of the band's career. These are truly amazing. In addition, we are also giving away several other prizes including, a copy of Ace Frehley's "Loaded Deck", a full Uncut Sheet of Cornerstone KISS Cards, posters and numerous other items.
The Fanzine for the Army of the Hottest Band in the World.....
http://kissasylum.com/ktusa/

Ask Eddie Kramer
From: Seeya2nite
Thanks to Kiss Asylum telling me about this Eddie Kramer Q&A thing, I was able to check it out. I went there today and found that he answered my question! I asked, " Eddie, I want to ask you a question about the KISS "Alive" albums. Of the 3 you produced, which one do you like best and why? And, if KISS asked you to produce a 4th Alive album, would you be interested?"
Eddie Kramer replied: "Kiss Alive I was the most fun because of its unique challenge. The boys were pretty raw/rough in the early days, so a fair amount of "fixing up" had to be done. Plus, I had to be creative with the tapes coming from many different sources, making the whole concert sound as if it were recorded in one place. If Kiss wanted a 4th, of course I would do it - in a flash! EK"

Fanzines, Fanzines, Fanzines
From: KISS Asylum
KISSASYLUM.COM is pround to welcome yet again another great fanzine to our online fanzine community, KISS Karisma. 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 as well as an interview with the band UNION! http://kissasylum.com/kisskarisma

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. Currently we have 6 great active fanzines online at KISSASYLUM.COM. Check them out!
KISS Firehouse | KISS Hell Online | KISS Kollector Online | KISS Dynasty Online | KISSIN' Time USA | KISS Karisma Online

March 2

Award for KISS Asylum
From: Musicool.net
Congratulations! Your music website, KISS ASYLUM, has been selected to win the "Cool music sites on the Net" award for the week of March, 8! Musicool.net is the first excellence award given only to cool music sites with quality content and skillful design.

NY/NJ 12 Annual KISS Expo: April 26th
From: Bill Smith
Among this year's special guests is former KISS manager, Bill Aucoin doing both a storytelling and question and answer session along with an autograph signing! Find out all the behind-the-scenes information on the hottest rock of the '70s from the man who made them great!!! Other guests include John Regan of Frehley's Comet, KISS album-cover designer, Dennis Woloch, and former KISS CO. secretary turned illustrated fantasy model, Stacy E. Walker. Two live bands - KISS tribute band, Love Gun from Baltimore and Ace tribute band, Fractured Mirror making thier only live performance in the past 12 months! There will be over 100 dealers! Everyone who enters gets a free copy of the 12th Annual N.Y. KISS Expo program and a chance to win toys and comics from The McFarlane Toy Company!!!! Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Charge by phone at 201-387-9019. Also, surprise guests to be added include former members of Twisted Sister, Angel and more! This is simply the biggest and best KISS Expo anywhere! DON'T MISS IT!
Click Here For KISS Expo Tour Dates

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!

Psycho Circus Demo
From: JGali80
A friend of mine heard the demo for Psycho Circus. I didn't want him to tell me every detail because I want to be suprised. I've heard pre-released KISS demos months before actual release dates since Lick It Up, but this one they are really keeping under raps. In fact, my friend is close to Ace and Ace let him hear it (against the orders of Gene and Paul), but wouldn't let him copy it.
Would You Like To Know More? Click Here!

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: The KISS Asylum
Thanks to everyone that submitted their results to the February KISS/UNION Asylum Polls. To check out the results of The KISS Asylum Poll question, "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 find out the results of the UNION Asylum Poll question "Who would you most like to see on a double bill with UNION when they tour to support the album's release?", click here. Check it out! Don't forget to participate in the March KISS/UNION Asylum Polls while you are there! =)

Gene's AX Bass Spotted
From: Matt Sims
I spotted Gene's Axe bass on VH1. I think it was that Hard Rock Cafe Special. The time was 12:30PM PST in California March 1, 1998. They were showing all sorts of guitars. Gene's axe bass just popped up for a second. It's definately on of the greatest basses of all time.

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