March 30

KAOL Hits the Airwaves Again With A Radio Special
From: Kathy Labonte
I have some great news regarding the KISS Army OnLine CD projects. This Easter Sunday, the KAOL CDs will be spotlighted on one of Detroit's biggest rock stations, WRIF. At 10 pm Eastern time, an entire half hour show will be devoted to KAOL and it's Detroit band, Lithium. Lithium performed "Two Timer" on Creatures of The Net and "Love Her All I Can" on the KAOL Remaster, Music From The Folder '99. They are currently working on Gene's "Tunnel of Love" for the final disc in the series, KAOL 3 - The Spirit of '78 which is in pre-production now. Both "Two Timer" and "Love Her All I Can" will be played Sunday during the show as well as some of Lithium's original material. A sneak preview of "Tunnel Of Love" may also air. For those of you who are not within broadcast range, this show will be aired worldwide over the Internet as well at www.wrif.com 10 pm Eastern/7 pm Pacific - Easter Sunday. Mark your calendars! A new shipment of discs was just stocked in the Detroit chain of Harmony House record stores in time for this broadcast. Some of you may remember last year when a competing Detroit station did a small piece on KAOL and played some of Lithium's track as well as The Partridge Family Tribute version of "Shout It Out Loud". That bit sparked sales at the Harmony House chain and they now carry both KAOL CDs. In other news: We are just a couple of weeks away from making another cash donation to The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Details will be posted when it happens. Two very big announcements are also on the way concerning a couple of more KISS related projects that MusiCare Online hopes to release this year and that fans will love. Both feature very successful individuals in the KISS world who are donating 100% of their talents to help raise more money for the hospital in Eric's name. Details are tentative at this time. Watch in the next few weeks for an announcement on those projects.

VH-1 Officially adds Psycho Circus
From: Brian Pedersen
In the new issue of Billboard magazine the Psycho Circus video was listed under the "new adds" for VH-1 this week. Why they are adding the video to the playlist now is a little strange.

Psycho Circus KISS Tour Reviews & Photos
From: KISS Asylum
Since it appears KISS fans will have to wait until at least August before the band gears up for the next leg of the "Psycho Circus" tour, now is the time to remind everyone of KISS ASYLUM'S "Psycho Circus" tour reviews and photos archive. If you were lucky enough to catch the guys before their impending break for "Detroit Rock City" Movie preparations and Paul's turn as the lead in "Phantom" you can re-live that experience and compare your thoughts to those of your fellow KISS Army brothers and sisters who sent in their photos and reviews, over 300 strong! And if you haven't yet seen the "Psycho Circus" extravaganza you can whet your appetite for what's still to come your way by surfing through KISS ASYLUM's massive archive of photos and reviews - the most available in one place anywhere! Just click on the links below and enjoy!
Tour Reviews | Tour Pictures

March 29

More on Russian KISS Dates
From: Andrew Romeo
Greetings from Moscow: It has just been locally confirmed that the US Embassy sent a letter to KISS, stating that they cannot guarantee the group's security during concerts which had been planned for April 1 & 2 in Moscow and April 4th in St. Petersburg. This is all due to the NATO air bombardments in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, which have pissed off a lot of people here, and have caused rioting at the embassy and general bad feelings towards locally resident Americans (yours truly included). It has been stated by the local promoters that KISS has therefore canceled the shows here. No word yet on whether they'll be rescheduled, or how refunds are to be processed. Too bad. And I thought Gene could take 'em all on singlehandedly. Needless to say, we're saddened by the news. Hopefully, they'll reschedule when things calm down. We wanted the best and we got the worst.

KISS Russian Dates Canceled?
[KA Note: Though not officially confirmed yet, it appears likely that KISS's scheduled dates in Russia will be canceled due to the political/military disturbances in the region. We have received the following reports from three very reliable and knowledgeable sources of European KISS information.]
From: Florian / KISS Asylum News Germany
I just came back from the show in Dortmund and in two hours I am leaving for the last show in Europe (Kiel). The last show? Yes! Because of the trouble in Yugoslavia KISS has canceled the Russian Tour. Bad luck for all Russian KISS fans.
From: Michel Banen / KISS Chikara Magazine
Sources at last night's concert in Dortmund said the Russian dates will be cancelled due to the recent war.
From: Alex Eckert
Yesterday at the KISS show in Dortmund they said the Russian tour is cancelled because of the political situation there. Paul saw a TV report in his hotelroom where they burned an American flag in Russia.

KISS Mention In Garth Brooks Interview
From: James Dunn
Here's a comment from Garth Brooks during a recent interview with E!Online.
Interviewer : I recently talked to Gene Simmons from KISS and told him I'd be interviewing you. He wanted to know if you had any advice for aging rock stars who still cover themselves with makeup on stage.
Garth: Don't change a thing. That's one of the best gimmicks a band could ever come up with. I love their music. I've got a long list of musicians I admire, but yeah, I've had the fantasy many times of getting in the makeup and going on stage with KISS.

KISS Phantom of the Opera Desktop Theme
From: Rae
We have created a desktop theme in honor of Paul playing the Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera. It will only be available until August 1. Click Here to check it out.

March 27

KISS Mention In NY Times
From: Terri Bey
KISS was mentioned in the Sunday New York Times "Arts" section in an article about wreslting titled: "What Rock Could Learn From the WWF." The article had a picture of Gene, and here is what they had to say about KISS: "Before Vince McMahon turned wrestling into a theatrical spectacle, there was KISS with its makeup, rocket-launching guitars and blood spitting. And the main thing professional wrestling has that KISS doesn't is the illusion of violence and danger. " The premise of the article seems to be that rock shows have lost their theatrical side in the name of "realism" and should take some cues from wrestling to get back audiences.

March 26

KISS in Computer Gaming World
From: Mike Ohrwashel
The May issue of Computer Gaming World features a small story and an interview with Gene Simmons. The article outlines the author's trip to Finland to meet the Demon and interview him for the magazine. A photo is included as well as the author's thoughts on the other members of the band and the concert. The interview is supposed to cover the upcoming Psycho Circus game being produced by G.O.D., but instead centers around the basic "KISS questions."

KISS Chart News
From: Chris
Here's the latest from Billboard Magazine: "Psycho Circus" the video is at #25 on Music Video Top 40 in its 20th week on the charts. "Second Coming" is at #14 in its 16th week. "Second Coming" is also at #40 on the overall video sales chart.

March 23

KISS Hell Issue #32 Out Now
From: Joe D. / KISS Hell Online
The latest issue of KISS HELL has just been released. This issue features: an AWESOME color PSYCHO CIRCUS front cover by Larry Blake (on thicker glossier paper than ever!), PSYCHO CENTRAL UPDATE, Nashville, Detroit & NYC reviewed w. exclusive photos, PAUL STANLEY Q&A, K.A.O.L. '99 CD Review, GENE at Fangoria Convention, Pt. 5 of new KISS HELL comic, 24" dolls reviewed, PS2000B WASHBURN Guitar review/photos, BRUCE KULICK Interview, Tour Figure info., SECOND COMING Reviews & much more that you won't see ANYWHERE else. $6 per issue. Payable to Joe Degraffenreid at: KISS HELL INTERNATIONAL, 503 Willis, Noble, OK, 73068. Mention you saw this on ASYLUM & we'll send a free new (3 colored) vinyl KISS HELL sticker with your issue.

March 22

March 20

UNION: Live Album, Metal Edge & More
From: The UNION Asylum
There's some great coverage for UNION in the latest Metal Edge! Page 75 of the June 1999 issue (on stands 3/23/99) contains an excellent, half page review of the upcoming UNION Live album: "Live In The Galaxy" (review available online now at The UNION Asylum). According to Bruce, the release date for "Live In The Galaxy" is set for May 18, 1999, so start asking your local record stores for it now to be sure they carry it (as well as the debut UNION album re-issue) upon release! Bruce recently returned from a stint in Europe where he attended eight KISS Expos and five KISS concerts over the course of two weeks. More about Bruce's time in Europe, including some great personal photos will be available at Bruce's Virtual Studio website in the coming weeks. In other UNION related news, Bruce and John will be appearing at the Indy KISS Expo on May 2, 1999 in their capacity as ESP members, where they will be joined by fellow ESPers Eric Singer and Karl Cochran. ESP is currently scheduled to perform at the Expo, and the "Lost And Spaced" CD will be available for purchase there as well. Finally, Bruce says that UNION will not be touring with Poison as some rumors have it, but that the band instead continues work and preparation for their second studio album, which is currently still in the writing stage.

March 19

KISS Controvery in Avon, Indiana School
From: D. Frank
I had to laugh at this out of this morning's Indianapolis Star paper.
(AVON) Faith Baptist Church of Avon plans to rally its members Monday in hopes that the Avon School Board will remove a controversial classroom display of the rock group KISS at Avon High School. The display includes a poster and collectible items put up by algebra teacher, Tony Record. Last month, the school board refused a parent's request to have it taken down. Kent Wells, an Avon resident had complained that the display was offensive to his son, a student in Record's class. Although Wells attends church in Indianapolis, local churches have stepped in to support him. "Everything KISS espouses is...I don't want to use the word wicked, but that's what it is," said Matt Phillips, youth pastor at Faith Baptist Church.

On-the-road updates from the European tour
From: KISS Kollector Online
Although every KISS show is basically the same, sometimes strange or funny things happen. In Sweden the band fooled around a lot and had water fights on stage, while in Germany Paul managed to get part of the crowd angry and booing by singing the beginning of the German national anthem. After some shows in Germany, Gene finally got Paul to forget about the national anthem (by shaking 'no' with his head). On the fourth German date however, Ace all of a sudden started singing it - again to the disliking of the audience. Still in Germany, on March 12 the band wasn't allowed to use any pyro or blow up things at the small venue they were playing in Bremen. Instead, they kept all the fireworks for the final song of the night. This enormous display of pyrotechnics must have driven the local firebrigade nuts. There was no flying at all at the Stadthalle in Bremen, just like there are no hydraulic lifts on the entire European leg of the tour. In Utrecht, Holland, Gene didn't fly either, because of the low ceiling at the venue. He also got pissed at one of the security guys, who was looking at Gene most of the time, instead of watching the crowd. Read the rest at KISS Kollector Online
Click Here To Read Fan Reviews of The KISS Psycho Circus World Tour

KISS on TMF's Mainstream Rock Weekend in Holland
From: KISS Kollector Online
In the weekend of March 20/21 you can see some footage from the recent KISS concert in Utrecht, Holland on TMF - Holland's answer to MTV. As we reported earlier, DJ and TMF presenter Mental Theo attended the concert with a camera crew to shoot some material for TMF's Mainstream Rock Weekend special. Expect the KISS footage to be aired on Saturday (12.30 PM CET). Bruce Kulick, who was backstage at the KISS show in Holland and watched the concert from the side of the stage, was interviewed too so he might appear on the Mainstream Rock Weekend too. On Sunday you can see the Mainstream Rock Top 50. The best part about itis, that you can have a say in compiling the Top 50 by surfing to the TMF web site. Once you get there, click on 'What's Hot' and then select 'Rock Weekend'. Scrowl down to the line 'Mainstream Rock Top 50' and click on this link. Fill out the questionnaire with 'je naam' (your name), 'je e-mail adres' (your e-mail address), your No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and click on 'versturen naar TMF' (send to TMF). Unfortunately TMF doesn't have too many KISS videoclips, so we probably all have to vote for I Was Made For Lovin' You to get KISS in the Top 10, or maybe even at the No. 1 spot.

KISS Kollector trip to Canada to see Paul in The Phantom
From: KISS Kollector Online
KISS Kollector Fanclub is organizing a trip to Canada, to see Paul Stanley wear the mask of The Phantom Of The Opera at Pantages Theatre in Toronto. As reported last week, Paul will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical from May 25 to August 1. This particular incredibly successful production has been playing in Toronto for the last ten years. Before taking its final curtain call, you can see Paul star as The Phantom during a break in KISS' Psycho Circus 3-D World Tour. Paul will put on the trademark white mask eight times a week during a 10-week run. You can be part of this unique experience. KISS Kollector Fanclub's one week trip, from June 6 to June 13, includes hotel (6 nights, double room), flight (Canada 3000), airport tax and one ticket for the musical. The price for the trip will be 1395 Dutch guilders (approx $700) if you book the trip soon (limited seats). If you need more time to consider booking our trip, please be aware that the regular price for the trip is 1695 Dutch guilders (this offer ends at the end of May). If you're interested and would like to receive more details, send e-mail to kisskollector@animalize.com and you'll be updated as soon as possible. Please don't forget to include your full name, postal address, phonenumber and e-mail adres in the body of the message.

March 18

KISS Mention on "The Daily Show"
From: Jenk99@aol.com
Jon Stewart had a segment on the Daily Show (comedy central) the other night which talked about Paul Stanley's involvement in the "Phantom of the Opera." He had a bit about what the other 3 members of KISS should do in the meantime while Paul is doing the "Phantom" show. Among other things he had this "advice" for Ace: "Someone should pay Ace Frehley a lot of money NOT to take any solos. Buy a Jeff Beck album and this time....Listen to it!!!!" http://www.comedycentral.com/

March 16

March 15

A World Without Heroes: A Dale Sherman Novel
From: KISS Asylum
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 20 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!"

Diamonds In The Rough: "Tips on Meeting the Band"
From: KISS Asylum
In the latest edition of Dale Sherman's column, Diamonds In The Rough, entitled "Tips On Meeting The Band," Dale tackles the do's and don'ts of trying to meet KISS as well as the do's and don'ts at KISS Expos. If you are dead set on trying to meet the band or have KISS Convention fever Dale's latest column is right up your alley. Click Here To Read "Tips On Meeting The Band."

Kerrang KISS Magazine Covers
From: Andy Boothroyd
In a further update to the special 4 cover edition of the March 24th Issue of Kerrang! here are the 4 covers as they look taken straight from the screens of our art department!! The pictures are exclusive Kerrang! photos taken on the Swedish leg of their recent tour last Tuesday and Wednesday the 2nd and 3rd of March. I have also included artwork of the advert that will be put into next weeks Kerrang!

KISS Chart News
From: Chris
The Second Coming and Psycho Circus videos continue to do well on the Billboard Charts. Second Coming is at #7 for the second straight week on the music video top 40 and is up to #28 on the overall video sales top 40. PC comes in at #15 for the second straight week on the music video top 40.

KISS Fanzine - Clownwhite
From: Deno
April of this year sees the release of 'CLOWNWHITE' a brand new KISS magazine. Dedicated entirely to KISS, the magazine features an exclusive KISS comic strip drawn by world famous comic artist JOHN RIDGWAY (The Incredible Hulk, Dr Who, The X-Men). The first issue will also include an 8 page pictorial and report from the bands Wembley Arena show on March 25th. Containing the very best in graphic design and visuals, this publication (4 issues a year) aims to be the HOTTEST magazine ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD to promote KISS.
A 'KISS - GIRLS IN MAKE-UP' promotion will take place at the London show where the flyer (seen opposite) will be handed out. Fans can order copies of the magazine by sending a cheque or postal order for £3.50 (made payable to DCT Design) to the address below. Anyone wishing to submit photos, news or stories for inclusion, can do so by posting to: The Editor, CLOWNWHITE Magazine, 19 Bembridge Drive, Bolton, England, BL3 1RJ or e-mail deno@dct-designs.co.uk.

"We Are One" Played on ABC Sports Intro
From: Chris Mende
I was caught off guard today whe I tuned into ABC Sports for the Nascar Race in Atlanta. During the Nascar Intro, they played "We Are One" for what seemed like a good couple minutes! While the song was playing, they had a Nascar video playing to the music.

Gene Simmons Mentioned on Jay Leno
From: John Zimmer
During Thursday nights broadcast, Jay Leno introduced what he called the Gene Simmons ear wax remover during a segment on music inventions. Basicly, it was a head painted up like Gene's, and when you pushed the lever behind his head, a long toungue would come out of his mouth, and was supposed to be used for removing your ear wax. Jay also went on to say that his mother always said you shold never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear. Jay's final thought was a vivid picture of what else you could use the Gene Simmons head and tongue for such as sticking it into other "holes". Very funny piece!

March 11

More On Paul Stanley Joining Phantom Of The Opera
From: Digital Hit Entertainment
Toronto-based theatrical producer Livent announced today that its long-running production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's The Phantom of the Opera would leave Toronto's Pantages Theatre on September 26th, 1999. With roughly six months to go before the show's 10th anniversary, the company also announced the signing of three performers who will don the mask. They are Canadian singing star René Simard, Canadian song-and-dance sensation Jeff Hyslop, and most surprisingly, Paul Stanley, the lead singer of the rock band KISS. Messrs. Simard and Hyslop attended the press conference, while Mr. Stanley made his introduction to the press via a long distance phone call. Paul said that he's wanted to play the role for ten years and hopes to introduce theater to a broader audience. The dates for the three Phantoms are:

Jeff Hyslop: August 3 to September 26
In celebration of its ten year run, prices for Phantom are being rolled back to 1989 levels. For tickets information call 416-872-2222. Groups of 20 or more should call 416-925-7466.

"ESP, Australia & More" (Photos From Bruce)
From: Bruce Kulick's Virtual Studio
There's a new addition to "Photos From the Vault" up at Bruce Kulick's Virtual Studio. Included in this latest peak into Bruce's personal photo album are pictures of Bruce with Gene and Paul backstage at a "Psycho Circus" tour stop in Philly, Bruce & ESP in the studio, and ESP on tour in Australia. There are some really cool photos there so be sure to check them out!

Rockheads Merchandise News
From: Streetgang Productions
Some Rockheads Merchandise that are in the works will include, Rockheads Beanies, Different color Guitar Picks with each Rockheads Picture and Logo, a set of official Drumsticks from Caloto, with Rockheads logo and Punky their Drummer printed on the sticks, possible, rare Eric Vedio of all personal unreleased footage and many other items. Please check KISS Asylum and David Snowdon's website for the latest in Rockheads Officially Licensed Merchandise.

'Kerrang' KISS Magazine Specials
From: Andy Boothroyd
Four Big Smackers From Kerrang! Legendary weekly hard rock magazine, Kerrang!, wants to give you a Kiss. Then another one. And then another two. The March 27th issue, which hits the UK newstands on March 24th, will exclusively feature four separate front covers, each with a different member of the world's most theatrical rock group, Kiss. Demand to collect each one of the covers is bound to be high, but don't worry, we have set up a hotline where you can have all of the issues delivered to your door!!! Fans will be able to collect all four versions or order individual issues by ringing our hotline with credit card details on: 01858 435341. (UK code is +44 1858 435 341). The cost for all 4 is just 6 UK pounds (8 pounds overseas)! The cost for individual issues is 2 pounds (3 pounds overseas)! BUT HURRY!! This offer won't last long! Alternatively: fax credit card details to 01858 434 958 or send a cheque or money order (UK pounds) to: Kerrang! Kiss Issues,Tower publishing, Tower house, Sovereign Park, Lathkill St, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 9EF UK. Credit cards purchases from overseas will debited at the current exchange rate and may vary slightly from the amounts shown above.

'Hard Rock' Magazine KISS Special
From: Tristan Glassey
After the official support of the Kiss show in Paris (03/22/99) coming from their sponsor 'Hard'N'Heavy' magazine (full pages colored ads), it's now another important rock media turns to give a real tribute to the 'Big Bisou' (Kiss' french nickname). The March issue of 'Hard Rock' magazine is really very special : four different full colored awesome covers are available in the newsstands, each figuring a Kiss member. There are actually two different issues but with four covers. One of them figures Ace on the front cover, and the back cover is a reverse front cover figuring Paul. Gene & Peter are on the other one. These are really awesome covers. 'Hard Rock magazine' is named 'Hard Rock Circus' for this issue. Inside, the four members are interviewed in a very classic way (8 pages report). The fan can also win 10 complete discographies in a giveaway. It's the first time in France that KISS has such a place in the rock medias.

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Cornerstone KISS Card News -- Series 3
From: Jerry Arambula
I just recieved some information from Cornerstone. I inquired about Series 3 KISS Cards and also asked about them possibly re-issuing the Donruss KISS Cards Series 1 & 2. Cornerstone said, "We has extended the KISS trading card license another 3 years !Series 3 will ship in August 1999, continuing where series 1 (not 2) left off! Also we had thought of including original Donruss KISS cards as chase cards in the first series but abandoned the idea. Not sure if we could legally reprint Donruss KISS cards without permission. Look for more news soon!"

KISS Hell Q&A with Paul Stanley
From: Joe / KISS Hell Online
PAUL STANLEY Q&A - Paul recently gave KISS HELL these hand written answers in a short Q&A (for issue #32) the Starchild writes: On his impressions of the tour? "GREAT!!", How many guitars he's using on the road? "Maybe 6???", Favorite guitar? WASHBURN PS 2000", On What goes through his mind during his flying stunt? "SUPERMAN!!", On what song he'd like to add to the set? "PLEDGE ALLEGIENCE" & his message to us fans "I'M HAVING A BALL."
Also, ERIC SINGER will be involved in an upcoming Aerosmith tribute CD which Bob Kulick is producing.

KISS Indy Expo '99
From: Kristin
Mark your calendars for MAY 2ND! The special guests will be ESP, Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, John Corabi and Karl Cochran. It will be held at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. This is the same place as last year BUT they changed names. It used to be the Ramada Convention Center. PLEASE don't call the hotel yet because it was JUST confirmed and it isn't in their system yet. I will let everyone know when it is OK to call and make reservations. The times aren't set yet, I'll keep you posted.

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March 4

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KISS Asylum Interactive
From: KISS Asylum
KISS ASYLUM is proud to announce the relaunch of KISS ASYLUM Interactive. We at KISS ASYLUM have always tried to stay on the cutting edge of chat/bulletin board technology so we could do as much as possible for our fellow KISS fans. Now, with the relaunch of KISS ASYLUM Interactive fans can be even more in touch with their online KISS brothers and sisters.

KISS ASYLUM now offers a brand new 24/7 fully dynamic Chat Room hosted by our good friends at Rockchat.com. Rockchat.com is home to many official rock band chat rooms including UNION, Ratt, Steve Vai, Cinderella, Caroline's Spine, and now for KISS fans, the KISS ASYLUM chat room. Some of the nice features of this chat system are the ability to create your own private chat room anytime you want, as well as the ability to instant messege anybody that is currently logged into the chat system. For online KISS fans and rock fans in general, this is the best and most versatile place to chat about your favorite bands!

In addition to the brand new chat room, KISS ASYLUM, in conjunction with the brand new Band Asylum website, is launching the new and fully upgraded Bulletin Board Message Center. The New Bulletin Board Message Center is the Official Bulletin Board home to KISS ASYLUM, UNION, Bruce Kulick, and Band Asylum Metal Zone, as well as our latest addition, All Access With Eric Singer. There is simply no better place on the Internet to talk about your favorite bands than in this one stop Bulletin Board/Chat Community! For more information on the Live Chat Room and the Bulletin Board Message Center, click over to KISS ASYLUM Interactive.

RockHeads News
From: KISS Asylum
Great news KISS fans! The long awaited and never released music of Eric Carr's Rockheads project is finally a reality. Bruce Kulick, Eric Carr's family and Adam Mitchell (KISS co-writer) have put together an EP featuring four of the tracks written for Eric's Rockheads animation. The EP features the songs: "Tiera" - "Too Cool For School" - "Nasty Boys" - and "Can You Feel It." Adam informs us that the material, originally written and recorded in the mid to late 80's, has been remastered from the original tracks and features Eric on all instruments except lead guitar, which is provided by Bruce. Eric also handles lead vocals on the tracks, with Eric and Adam covering the backing vocal duties. Initially the CD will only be available in Europe (David Snowden Promotions is taking pre-orders), but plans are also underway to arrange for direct U.S. distribution and sales. Bruce, Adam, and Eric's sister Loretta Caravello are all very excited about the release of the material in light of how much they know the music/Rockheads meant to Eric. And in that vein, Bruce has informed us that he, Adam, and Loretta are committed shopping the Rockheads animation around to television in hopes of sharing that part of Eric's dream with all his fans as well. And though there are no plans in place yet for an actual release of the animation, the release of the music will only help in their efforts to bring the Rockheads animation to life. Finally, Bruce indicated that there are also plans to complete a full length CD of Eric's music later in the year which will inlcude Rockheads material, as well as other music and demos from Eric that have never been released.
Check The Eric Carr News Page here at KISS Asylum for the latest Carr News

Interesting KISS Items At EBAY
From: David Swayne
Along with a lot of other great items for us ravenous KISS fans on EBAY.COM, for a minimum bid of $250,000 you can own the four costumes and all instruments including the drum kit that KISS used at the Superbowl.

KISS Video Spotlight -- Video Club Petition
From: Byron Fogle / KISS Asylum Video Spotlight
Most of you (hopefully) know me as the Video Spotlight guy. Anyway, last month I tried to organize a poll in my article to get KISS to do a video club. Basically what it entails is once every month or two they release a full concert from the "Vaults" and make them available for the fans. They have so much footage they tease us with so why not put it out? Personally I'd love to have Eric Carr's 1st show or tryout's with KISS, or a club show from 73/74 rather than another set of action figures or cars. So, if you agree please write me at bfogle@kissonline.net and in the subject heading put Video Club. I did get some great responses, but I need more if I'm going to get Gene or Paul's attention. So SPEAK UP KISS Army and maybe we can accomplish this dream together.

Bob Ezrin's Comments In Guitar World
From Craig R. Gimbi
Just wanted to drop a line to let everybody know that in the April 1999 copy of Guitar World featuring SRV there is an article and conversation with Bob Ezrin, producer of KISS' Destroyer, The Elder, and Revenge albums. In the interview with Mr. Ezrin titled "The Wall Of Sound: Legendary studio wizard Bob Ezrin looks back at his best, worst and most unusual productions" by David Konow, when asked why he thought the band wanted him to produce the Destroyer album, he responds, "I think we consciously went after trying to re-invent the band. Basically, that seems to be my role with KISS. They call me when they're at a crisis point or when they need something to push them forward." He adds that the kids you hear at the beginning of God of Thunder were actually his kids talking through walkie-talkies that were miked for effect. As for The Elder, it appears Ezrin ranks this production effort as one of his worst. When asked about his production of what Guitar World calls "KISS' somewhat disastrous (Music From) The Elder", Ezrin responds, "No I didn't! It's lie! I never did! They (KISS) didn't either! Okay... yeah, I did. Oh, it's horrible!" He continues, "(Recently) after getting about halfway through side one, I looked at my wife and said 'You know something? I should have been killed before being allowed to finish this! This is one of the worst crimes that has ever been perpetrated on music!'" He felt it had nothing to do with KISS, and they should have realized it. Finally, he concludes, "I think Gene and Paul were competing with each other instead of working together, and Ace didn't even want to show up. He didn't like it at all, and you know, in retrospect, he was dead right. He just couldn't express himself well enough to explain why it was wrong. It was not a great situation all around, and it shows."

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Patrick Vick's Digital Art Gallery
From: KISS Asylum
Patrick Vick is well known in the online world as one of the best online KISS artists from his work which is featured at the great KISS Eye Kandy webapge! Now you can see also see his work here at KISS Asylum in the monthly feature, Patrick Vick's Digital Art Gallery! Each month Patrick will be submitting a new piece of artwork created just for KISS Asylum for all to enjoy!
Click Here To See His Latest Digital KISS Art!

KISS Nite At The Ball Park II News
From: Pat Filippone
The event will be sponsored by KCAL 96.7 - the local rock station. They are pumped about the event and are going to promote it heavily. This will be a huge plus for the evening. Tickets go on sale on March 13 at 8 AM. We are having a special function at the stadium for the Opening Day of ticket sales. Tickets range in price from $4.50 - $8.00. You can also order them via the telephone at 909-481-5252. Our web site is still being constructed so you cannot order tickets over the web just yet - but shortly you will be able to. If there are questions on directions to the Epicenter (stadium) just e-mail me and I will send them to you.
Click Here To Visit The OFFICIAL KISS Nite At The Ball Park Webpage At KISS Asylum.

Still Wicked: Something Wicked This Way Comes
From: KISS Asylum
Still Wicked, composed of members Gordon G. G. Gebert (Keyboards/Vocals), Ron Leejack (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Danny Cheng (Bass) and Michael Sciotto (Drums/Percussion/Vocals), has put together a tight, impressive first EP in "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Released on Pitbull Records and available for purchase through the KISS N TELL Website, this 6 song EP is definately worth checking out. Not only does it feature a cover of KISS' "She", it also showcases a very rare bit of Ace Frehley guitar work on the "Rocker Room Theme."
Click Here To Read The Review & Listen To The Song Clips

KISS to Shoot Video for "Nothing Can Keep Me From You"
From: KISSonline.net
The Kissonline website reports that Paul Stanley said KISS will be shooting a video for the new song, "Nothing Can Keep Me From You," from the Detroit Rock City soundtrack.

Win A Paul Stanley Wasburn Guitar
From: Peter Jonasson
You have the possibillity to win a Paul Stanley designed Washburn guitar in a contest at www.radiocity.se/gbg. Just tell us your all time favourite KISS song, and it might be you who rock the ass of your neighbours.

1999 NY KISS Expo
From: Jon Rubin
KISS FANS and HARD ROCK MUSIC FANS everywhere: Don't miss the 13th Annual New York/New Jersey KISS EXPO and Hard Rock Convention this April 25, 1999 at the Rothman Center in Hackensack, NJ (just minutes from NYC). Featuring Special Guests Mark St. John (KISS "Animalize" guitarist) and Dee Snider (Twisted Siser) as well as many others, over 100 KISS DEALERS from all over the world will be offering vintage and new KISS memorabilia for collector's everywhere. There is an awesome KISS tribute band performing live, free giveaways, tons of great special guests...basically just a day full of KISS and hard rock music! Click HERE to get all of the EXPO information including how and where to buy advance tickets, directions to the convention, as well as a list of all of the guests and events of the day. Thanks for checking it out and be sure not to miss this traditional and historical event!

KISS Series I Action Figures With Gold Albums
From: The Spiders Web
The Spiders Web has managed to pick up a few sets of the Series I KISS action figures packaged with the GOLD vinyl albums. These are very hard to find now, and the Spiders Web is offering their limited stock exclusively to KISS ASYLUM visitors. The sets (only 6 are available) are in good, but not mint shape (the cardboard backing is less than perfect on a few). The sets are available for $69.95 per set, including shipping (USA price). If you are interested, contact the Spiders Web directly at: sales@the-spidersweb.com and be sure to mention that you heard about the offer thru KISS ASYLUM.

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KISS Album Focus: "Pre-KISStory"
From: KISS Asylum & KISS Faq II
Find out the logic behind the releases, what was going on in the band during the recording of albums, what the band was up to in the period leading up to studio time, and lots more information which should be of interest to the diehard fan! Some of the album focus' will use reference material never before available, plus some of the best interviews with the band already available. We are going for accuracy in our attempt to provide a completely clear picture of the status of the band for each release. The "KISS Album Focus" will be your definitive look back on KISS and their albums. Sit back and enjoy your KISStory lesson with KISS Asylum & KISS Faq II's "KISS Album Focus."
What to know how it all started? Now is your chance to find out by reading the latest edition of the KISS Album Focus -- "Pre-KISStory!"
Click Here For Your KISStory Lesson!

KISS Army Online Q&A With Bill Aucoin
From: KISS Asylum
Bill Aucoin, former manager of KISS, in conjunction with Lochness Monster Productions has released a spoken word album called, "Bill Aucoin - 13 Classic KISS Stories." To celebrate this new album, KISS ASYLUM along with Lochness Monster Productions is giving the KISS Army Online a chance on a regular basis to ask Bill Aucoin some questions. Ask him anything!
Submit your questions (with the subject header to read "BILL Q&A") to MzCharisma@aol.com There will be a limited amount of questions that will be able to be answered, so be creative and make 'em count -- the best will be submitted to Bill.
Click Here For The Latest Q&A Results!

KAOL KISS Tribute CD News
From: Kathy Labonte
A New Donation to Charity from MusiCare Online
As most of you may know, MusiCare Online puts out the KAOL Tribute CDs. For those of you who aren't familiar, KAOL are the musicians of the KISS Army OnLine who have come together to make a 3 part series of KISS Tribute CDs where all of the money goes to charity. Parts One and Two are already released and on the market, Part Three will be finished within a year (audition tapes for the final KAOL album are being accepted now - see the website for details if your band is interested). MusiCare Online has made steady donations over the last couple of years to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin from the sales of the KAOL Tribute CDs in memory of Eric Carr. We are on schedule to donate another $1000 later this year but this week we have donated in a different way. An up and coming jazz/R&B artist named Lisa Manor has just donated a box of her debut CD "Timeless" to MusiCare Online to sell and raise money for the making of the final "KAOL 3 - The Spirit of '78". But we have taken several dozen copies of the actual disc and sent them off to the hospital as gifts for the kids that are spending a large portion of their lives as resident patients. Random children ranging from ages 8 thru 18 will receive a copy. Better than a stuffed animal and much more rewarding to give directly to the kids vs. selling them for fundraising, we hope that the CDs will bring smiles to lots of little faces.
Click Here To Read More About KAOL and The Timeless CD

KISS "Hot Rockin''" Cars
From: Racing Champions
Racing Champions new Hot Rockin' Steel collection for '99 features some of your favorite rock'n roll stars immortalized on hot rockin cars. Each addition is specially designed for the star(s) and brings together the look of die cast with their logos and graphics. If you think your favorite group or rock star is wild wait 'til you check out these collectibles from Racing Champions. Check back to the Racing Champions website often for the latest releases.