KISS ASYLUM: April 2001 News Archive

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
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 & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"Immediately after leaving KISS in March 1984 Vinnie barely took a break before picking up at the same point he was at before he got involved with KISS in the first place - being in a studio working on demos which were originally going to be geared up for KISS' follow up album to "Lick It Up". It was almost as if his KISS career was an unpleasant intermission to his own career, and he didn't lose any sleep about being out of that famous band - yet at that point it was not completely clear whether his tenure in the band was over since he hadn't signed a contract and per see could not be terminated. If anything, with the material he was working on..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: ElectricBasement.com
During the show, Alice said, "Do you recognize him without the cat makeup?" (Referring to Eric Singer who had filled in for KISS' Peter Criss recently) And then started to sing "Rock and Roll All Nite." Plus, before the show, Eric Singer said he'd be back on the road in September/October with KISS. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM along with the rest of the online KISS fans would like to wish Ace a very happy and healthy birthday today, April 27th. Fans are encouraged to post their birthday wishes and comments to Ace on our KISS Bulletin Board. [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
Bruce Kulick (Union, ex-KISS) dropped in on the Wild Side to let everyone know about his new solo record, Audiodog. Click over to KNAC.com to download the audio interview. [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
Bruce Kulick (Union, ex-KISS) has resurfaced with a vengeance with a brand new CD, "Audiodog." Click over to KNAC.com for your chance to win a copy of Bruce's new album. [Post Your Comments]

From: Metal Edge Online
KISS will be the subject of a two-hour documentary on VH1 this summer called KISS: The Hottest Band in the World, which is being produced by Tommy Thayer, the band's tour manager and long-time associate who also previously produced the Second Coming DVD/VHS and the Showtime pay-per-view special. Thayer is also producing on the long-awaited KISS boxed set, which will be out later this year, and confirms there's "a good chance" there will be future dates in "other parts of the world to complete the Farewell Tour." Speaking of retrospectives, Universal Music will release an Ultimate Millennium Collection compilation on Thayer's old band Black 'N Blue, featuring 20 tracks from the four hard-to-find albums the band released through Geffen Records. On another KISS note, Gene Simmons will be interviewed on the Lifetime Intimate Portrait episode focusing on actress Katey Sagal (of Married...WIth Children), which will air May 8 at 10-11 AM ET on the Lifetime channel. [Post Your Comments]

From: Joop van Pelt

Issue 36 of the glossy KISS Kollector 'zine is being printed right now (see printing proof of the cover) and will be out in May. As per usual it's jampacked with news, reports, interviews, stories, full color photos and more. KISS Kollector No.36 includes reports on the tours of Japan and Australia, a review of Bruce Kulick's solo album Audio Dog, an indepth article on Peter's departure and Eric's return, an interview with with former KISS lead guitarist Mark St John, part 4 of our series on KISS covers and tribute albums, and lots more. [Post Your Comments]

From: Stephen C Hessel

Prudential Connecticut Realty is currently listing a home built and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ace Frehley. The property is located in the heartland of Wilton, CT. It's truly an extraordinary home, great for entertaining, with vaulted ceilings, skylights, marble floors. There is a new gourmet kitchen which would delight any cook. 5,800 SF with 4 bedrooms, 2 full/2 half baths, and 2 playrooms.

Plus, a 2,000 SF music recording studio attached to the home. 3+ acres of very private, park like grounds. Asking $947,000. Please contact listing agent, Annie Bettie Herren with Prudential/CT Realty @ 203-762.8331. [Post Your Comments]

From: Adam Nierenberg
LOS ANGELES (AP) - VH1 is getting behind the music - and replacing a lot of it with comedies and dramas. The cable network announced it plans to debut a slate of original programming over the next year that includes scripted series, reality shows and feature-length films. ``We tried really hard to make sure that all our new shows are fundamentally about music,'' said Lauren Zalaznick, head of original programming at the music channel. Among the new programs is the drama ``Pulling the Strings,'' which stars James Brolin as a beleaguered entertainment mogul. Brolin will co-produce the show with his wife, Barbra Streisand. Other shows include the animated ``Camp Chaos,'' which will parody chart-topping musicians; ``Hit Men,'' a drama about the mob and the music business, produced by KISS frontman Gene Simmons; and ``Devil's Music'' about an apostate of hell who persuades musicians to sell their souls for success. The network also is planning TV movies based on the lives of MC Hammer and rockers Def Leppard, and a battle-of-the-bands show called ``Cover Wars.'' [Post Your Comments]

From: RockRage.com
While KISS takes a breather from their ongoing 'Farewell' tour, drummer Eric Singer will stay on the road playing for Alice Cooper in Europe from now until late May. Cooper asked Singer and the rest of KISS if Eric could play in Alice's back up band since he was left without a drummer for the overseas trek. Singer will then rejoin KISS when their tour resumes. [Post Your Comments]

From: Karl Cochran
Voodooland is doing their last show at the Birchill this Friday, April 27th. We go on at 11:45 pm, they say the club is going to close within the year. For more information call Birchill at 732 536 0044 or visit KarlCochran.com. [Post Your Comments]

From: Toni Cervantes, Village Studios
I am a casting director doing a casting for a national television commercial for a well known hotel chain. We are looking for Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley look-a-likes. It is a spoof on the band and is quite funny. Please call 310 656 4600 x7 asap. Please send a fed ex press kit with close up pixs to Toni Cervantes c/o Village Studios, 519 Broadway Santa Moncia, CA 90401. We will need the info no later than Wednesday, April 25 as we shoot in LA April 30 and May 1. Screen Actor's Guild scale wages plus residuals. Thank you, Toni [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
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 & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"Eric Singer was born Eric D. Mensinger, the son of John and ??, in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 12th, 1958. With a musical family surrounding him, Eric started playing drums when he was 11 years old. About his family Eric states, "my father was a bandleader and a tenor sax player who originally played in a society band, playing what was then called society music. He worked for a well-known bandleader in New York, and he used to work on cross-Atlantic cruises. Everybody traveled on those ships - royalty, movie stars, dignitaries - and my Dad would meet everyone because he ran the band. It was basically dance music back then; this was in the '40s and '50s..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: Ron Albanese
There has been another addition to the guest list for the 15th annual New Jersey Kiss and Hard Rock Convention: Bruce Kulick! Bruce will bring along a guitar case filled with full-length copies of his "Audiodog" solo album, which will be available for purchase. Other guests include Doro and the Kiss tribute Double Platinum Get ready for the expo or simply admire it from afar at http://www.erols.com/starzcentral/kissexpo [Post Your Comments]

From: RockonTV.com
According to RockonTV.com, Gene Simmons will be mentioned on the Lifetime Network's "Intimate Portrait" show which will focus on Katy Segal on May 8th at 10:00a.m. eastern time. [Post Your Comments]

From: Adam Weaver
I just watched Gene Simmons on "Turn Ben Stein On" and he was just great. They didn't speak much about Kiss, mostly discussing Gene's life from childhood to superstar. Ben mentioned that Kiss was either Satanic or related to the Devil several times in passing and Gene always looked a little disturbed that people still seem to think that. Gene tried for a minute to dispell those rumors by saying that Kiss is about being larger than life (not devil worship) but moved on into his perceptions of America as a child from there. They discussed Gene's mother quite a bit and Ben mentioned that She is a concentration camp survivor. Gene declined to discuss that and it seemed like a painfull memory best left in the past. Overall, this was one of the best interviews with Gene I have ever seen. He was very polite, down to earth, and dignified. Still, no matter how humble he tried to be, he commanded everyone's attention. If you missed it, I would highly reccomend catching it on a re-run. [Post Your Comments]

From: Kathy Labonte
Ace Disc

Two great updates for you - this is brief and full details are on the website.1. Kissarmyonline.com is giving away a 1978 solo album picture disc signed by Ace Frehley as well as the McFarlane action figures, Johnny Lightning cars and more. You've got a great chance of winning since the only eligible people to have their names drawn are those that purchase the KISS Tribute CD "The Spirit of '78". Put out by the KISS Army OnLine (KAOL), this is a double CD set consisting of an audio disc packed full of material from the four 1978 solo albums remade by bands all over the world and a CD Rom filled with music videos of the bands performing these same songs. 100% of profits go to charity, specifically the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association. Real simple: Buy this double CD tribute set and your name gets entered to win one of the above prizes PLUS you're giving to a very important charity. The website has reviews of the CD so you know what you're getting ahead of time - it's been a huge success and our first pressing sold out. We're restocking so come on over and buy a copy and quite possibly you'll win a very cool KISS collectible. 2. We're on the way to New England to attend the dedication ceremony that will place the name of the KISS Army OnLine on the special "Spirit of Remembrance" Wall at the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association. We'll be bringing a donation of $2,000 from initial sales of the KAOL "Spirit of '78" Tribute CD! That will bring our current total of donations benefitting Alzheimer's Disease to $7,000 from the KISS Army! Pictures of the check donation as well as the wall naming will be up on our website when we get back. Come on over to the website and get involved with KAOL. Join thousands of other KISS fans who love the music and the cause. www.kissarmyonline.com [Post Your Comments]

From: Byron Fogle
May 18, 1990 Michigan Palace of Auburn Hills, this is one of the two pro-shot videos that have surfaced from this tour. My secret spy source says more do exist so my question is - WHERE ARE THEY!!! The other date of the two existing pro-shots is Oct 1990. This video I will be reviewing is the mint concert of the 2 shows. This one having no dropouts or defects, unlike the October (AKA 2nd Night) video. The only musical differences between nights 1 & 2 are a minor set list change, (dropping the odd & rare inclusion of "Under The Gun" and addition of a more well-known song, "I Was Made For Loving You" & of course Eric Carr's incredible drum solo). Sadly the 2nd night has a really bad audio buzz throughout the whole video. If a nice soundboard audio recording ever surfaced it would be awesome if someone could remaster the video with a clean audio track. (Hint, Hint). The show itself has all the making of a great KISS show and performance so without wasting time here let's go to the track by track analysis you've all grown so accustomed to. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Kulick.net
MFN Rocks will be Interviewing Bruce Kulick this Thursday, April 19th, at 8p.m, Pacific time on the MFNrocks.com website. We will be playing cuts and talking with Bruce about the new Audio Dog CD. Tune in and check it out! MFNrocks.com. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
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 & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"If the early 1980's had been unkind to Peter's solo aspirations, then the late 1980's would provide him some further mountains to climb from the deep valley of obscurity into which he had slipped. Accusations that KISS had killed his solo career left Peter searching for new directions in music. For a time that meant a return to the softer edged material that the Aliance would perform, yet even though his schooling defined his style to be something of an antithesis of type of music he played, it would be ironic that a man always singing the praises of Krupa and other jazz greats would keep getting dragged back into performing rock material..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: Elvira Palomino
On Thursday, April 19, 2001 from 11:30pm. to 12:00a.m on The Comedy Channel "Turn Ben Stein On" will air. The details of the show is as follows: Scheduled: Gene Simmons of KISS describes his rise from struggling immigrant to tongue-wagging rocker. [Post Your Comments]

From: Kulick.net
Audio Dog is here and they have begun shipping. (What a relief, and what a big job for me and my merch girl!) Please give me feedback as I am so curious about what you all think. I was generous and gave more than 200 picks out, as I did an approximate cut-off date of April 1st. If you ordered before then, you definately get a pick. And if came a day or so after.. you might have as well. So over 300 orders will have a free BK pick! Please remember that I cannot sign these when they are first sent out, but I will if you return the booklet with a self addressed stamped envelope. And please, when you want to order more than two, the shipping must be adjusted. Some of the foreign orders, when using airmail, do not get covered by $5 when you order more than one. So contact me about shipping prices for that. I still have not gotten my disc in stores, so understand that you have something that can only be ordered from me, at least for a while. I am proud of creating it, funding it, and getting it out to you all. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Sigmund
Just watched a KISS skit featuring Will Farrell and Renee Zelleweger. He was in a KISS tribute band and they had a KISS themed wedding planned. She decided to bail at the last minute. She was wearing Ace make-up and was getting plastered. Go figure. Anyway if you get a chance to see it, a must for all KISS fans. [Post Your Comments]

From: GCbulletin.com.au
THE KISS Army came expecting something special - and they got it. More than 20,000 fans aged six to 60 soaked up 140 minutes of the last Kiss-off at Carrara Stadium last night. KISS - 28 years old and still pumping at more than 70dB (the council's limit) showed why they are one of the world's legendary rock bands. And the Gold Coast proved again it is the equal of any city in the nation at holding world class events. This was the classic rock and roll of the 70s and 80s - no mosh pit, no crowd surfing and seemingly no trouble without a uniformed policeman in sight. A bare-chested Gene Simmons implored the Gold Coast audience to enjoy the night as though it was the band's first concert and not their last. Women in the crowd even threw underwear on stage a-la Tom Jones as the Kiss juggernaut rolled through songs from 31 albums that had notched up a staggering 90 million album sales. Fans from New Zealand, the USA and Europe mingled with Gold Coasters and Australians from all parts of the nation all in a happy holiday mood. In the packed stands people applauded and cheered including VIPs such as former swimming star Kieran Perkins and Australian test bowlers Michael Kasprowitz and Damian Fleming. [Read or Submit A Review] [Post Your Comments]

From: Kulick.net

Kulick.net is pleased to announce that Bruce's full length solo album, "Audio Dog," is in stock now and shipping! The first 200 "Audio Dog" CDs with picks have been shipped for those that pre-ordered (all orders received before March 31 will include the special pick offer!). Please note that foreign orders may take a bit longer to receive their CD, but if you have already ordered start checking your mail box in the coming week! If you have not ordered your copy, click over to the "Audio Dog" site on Kulick.net to place your order. Please note that the "Audio Dog" album is a fully packaged, shrink wrapped CD, so unfortunately Bruce will not be able to take requests to sign the CDs when placing your order. However, Bruce is more than happy to autograph any "Audio Dog" CD booklets for you if send them back to him with a self addressed stamped envelope for their return to you after signing. [Post Your Comments]

From: Kulick.net
Bruce Kulick will be in studio at KNAC.com this Easter Sunday, April 15th at 3p.m. Pacific time. Bruce will be playing songs from his new "Audio Dog" album in addition to doing a giveaway with some prizes. So tune in to KNAC.com this Sunday to check it out! Those of you that can't wait to hear more of the "Audio Dog" album are in luck, as more MP3 sound clips from "Audio Dog" will be available on Kulick.net very shortly! http://www.kulick.net/. [Post Your Comments]

From: Jenny Sparks

Here are some cool pics from Michael Papadakis. KISS in Sydney first and second night... and Gene Simmons and Eric Singer off stage and unmasked. When Eric was asked about the forth coming European and Russian dates and whether or not he would participate he said "Ask Gene, he's the booking agent!" Both nights in Sydney were electrifying... the next onslaught is at the Gold Coast in a weeks time!! [View The Photos!] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
After having transcribed all of the KISS albums on which Ace played I've started to notice certain signature moves of his regarding his lead work. This small article is a try at presenting 5 of these little "tricks" so that you can gain a better understanding of the bluesbased style of the Aceman and, hopefully, learn a little something in the process. As usual, any comments are welcome to my regular email-address. Now get out your guitar and get ready to "play those licks all night and solo every day". [Download "Five Card Stud"] [View The Guitar Tabs...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS - The Vintage

This 41 minute DVD features a close-up look at one of the most influential and amazing rock bands ever to grace the stage. Go behind the scenes with Kiss and discover their reason for the make up, the visions they had, and the message they wanted to convey to their fans as they went into the studios to record. Discover the true history of the band and discover the real reasons Peter Criss left the band and their unpleasant task of finding a replacement drummer. Then, witness the rejoining forces in 2000 with all the original members of the band as they storm America during their Farewell Tour in a final tribute to the fans! As a special bonus, there are two silent film segments from live performances during the height of the band's popularity from 1974-1977 that say more to fans than any words could ever convey. The first is a Super 8mm segment shot by a fan in Colorado during their Love Gun Tour. The second, a 16 minute piece, contains rare and never-before-seen footage tracked down through an Ebay auction. This live footage has been ressurected from a 27 year-old vault and is presented in live raw footage.
Jack Sawyers, the creative force behind "KISS - The Vintage" recently took time out to answer a few short questions with KISS ASYLUM discussing the new "KISS - The Vintage" DVD, information on the Tale of the Fox DVD, his thoughts on the Peter Criss/ Eric Singer situation, and his future plans for other KISS DVDs. [Read The Interview!] [Post Your Comments]

From: StuChikara@aol.com

Studio Chikara--known for its high-quality licensed publications and collectibles--will release trading cards based on the life of late KISS drummer, Eric Carr. "Eric Carr is the one Kiss member that hasn't received the recognition he deserves," says publisher Robert V. Conte. �"It's time that Eric's complete story was told so fans can appreciate the significant contributions he made to the band and to music in general. " Carr--whose real name was Paul Caravello--answered Kiss' advertisement seeking a replacement for drummer Peter "Catman" Criss. �After joining Kiss in mid 1980, Caravello's stage name was created along with his makeup persona known as the Fox. �From late 1983 until Eric's death in 1991 from cancer, Kiss toured the world and recorded several albums (Lick it Up, Animalize, Asylum, Crazy Nights, Smashes Thrashes & Hits, and Hot in the Shade) without their infamous kabuki makeup. The Eric Carr Commemorative Trading Card Set will be released on April 29, 2001 and is strictly limited to 1,000 sets. Unlike previous announcements, this set will not be packaged in a collector's tuck box. It will be shrink-wrapped instead. Disclaimer: All Eric Carr products produced by Studio Chikara are endorsed by the Caravello family and are not authorized by the rock group Kiss. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
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 & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"With the loss of his record deal, Ace Frehley entered the 1990's in a state that couldn't possibly get any worse than it already was. Not only had Megaforce dropped him due to poor performance of his recorded material over the past four years since signing him in late 1986, but the guiding light of his solo career, bassist John Regan, had left the Comet, finally having had enough of Ace's antics. John had single handedly kept the comet rolling during the 1980's, and now his role would be left to be filled by some people who, while willing, lacked the business acumen that John had. It was almost as if Ace was treading mud..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS Freaks
Over the last few months Fandom has been on a rollercoaster ride. Well it looks as if the ride is about to end. Basically it seems Fandom just ran out of money. Since joining up with Fandom a couple years ago the KISS Freaks site has really grown. We were able to offer some new and very cool pieces of content to the site, due to the our great exposure with the Fandom alliance. I had a blast having the site as part of Fandom. I am very proud of everything I did with them. I would like to thank Chip Meyers and Will Plyer for asking me to take part and all of their support when they were still involved with Fandom. Too bad things didn't turn out like the original idea. So now we come to the future of KISS Freaks. KISS Freaks has been around since February 1996. Five years of covering the greatest band to ever grace a stage. There have been many ups and downs because of the site. I wouldn't change a minute of it. I have met a ton of fantastic people due to running KISS Freaks. Now the big decision. I have been considering closing KISS Freaks, for a while now. As you know if you visit the site often enough, I am the master of outside projects. I've always got something going on, totally unrelated to KISS. The decision I need to make over the coming weeks is how much effort I want to continue to put into KISS Freaks. I have a new son that is ten months old, a wife, a new job which is great, buying a new home, another successful site in Digital Tropic and not a whole lot of free time. In this day and age of the Internet if you have a site that gets the amount of traffic KISS Freaks gets, you do whatever you can to continue it. So that really creates the conflict for me. If I do continue to run the KISS Freaks site, it will probably be a lot different than what you are used to seeing. I no longer feel the need to keep up with the "news." I would much rather focus on being creative and showing off the fans work. That's how the site started anyway. Its not really about the band, its about the fans that make them great. In the next couple weeks I will make the decision on the future of KISS Freaks, so keep checking in to find out the status of KISS Freaks. Thank you for making the site one of the greatest places on the Internet for KISS info. If you would like to email me, please note my Fandom email account does not work anymore. You can email me at my new email: sstierwalt@kissfreaks.com. You also will want to update your Bookmarks for the updated www.kissfreaks.com [Post Your Comments]

From: Kathy Labonte
The first batch of the 'Spirit of '78", the double CD Tribute from the KISS Army OnLine, is history! Fresh off the press, the music of the 1978 solo albums barely had time to cool as this was the fastest selling KAOL CD ever. THANK YOU! If you didn't grab one from the first batch, don't worry. We are currently re-stocking and the second pressing is already underway! There will be NO INTERRUPTION in the ordering process. There will, however, be a 6 week wait to receive your disc while it is on back order and being manufactured but there is no delay in the actual ordering procedure.In return for your patience, we are extending the free poster offer for the next 6 weeks while the CD is being restocked.These are a limited edition oversized print. So, order the disc now and all customers will receive a free 19x27 FULL COLOR Kiss Army OnLine "Goodbye" poster. The first batch went quick - don't miss the second!. ALSO... We are giving away some fantastic KISS merchandise this summer to celebrate the release of KAOL 3! Every new customer that orders KAOL 3 between now and June 30th will be placed in the drawing to win a set of 4 McFarlane action figures (Series 1 with stands) and the 4 Johnny Lightning cars. All 8 items could be yours just for purchasing KAOL 3! Then ALL CUSTOMERS, new and old, who own KAOL 3 will automatically be entered into our Grand Prize giveaway - an AUTOGRAPHED Ace Frehley solo album PICTURE disc! Details of both prize packages can be found at the website. Celebrate "The Spirit of '78" with us - purchase this great double CD set now and be eligible for some super KISS prizes! www.kissarmyonline.com [Post Your Comments]

From: Ron Albanese
Two More Guests Confirmed for New Jersey KISS and Hard Rock Convention, happening at the Rothman Center in Hackensack, NJ on Sunday April 29th. Everyone's (especially in Europe) favorite hard rock diva Doro Pesch (former lead vocalist of Warlock) will appear. Ask her about "Only You"! In addtion, WCW wrestler "The Demon" has been pinned to show up. Further information: http://www.erols.com/starzcentral/kissexpo or call 201-398-0150. [Post Your Comments]

From: Radioundercover
On April 5th, 2001, Gene Simmons of KISS answered your questions while talking to Radio Undercover's Paul Cashmere in Melbourne Australia. The full transcript for the KISS interview and chat with Gene Simmons from Radioundercover.com is now online. [Read The Chat Transcript] [Post Your Comments]

From: Radioundercover.com
KISS will continue their Farewell Tour after Australia including a massive show at Moscow's Red Square. In an exclusive interview webcast with radioundercover.com Gene Simmons told fans "we are going to Red Square in Moscow for probably 200.000 people - which will be our first time there. There have been festivals there before with ten bands - Ozzy and Motley Crue and Bon Jovi - lots of bands altogether. We're just going there by ourselves and the Government is already making some noise over there about the security because it's way over the top and I guess people want to see the band one last time". "We'll go through Europe and visit some of our friends there and perhaps finish it off at Shea Stadium in New York City". Simmons was also brutally frank when he discussed the departure of Peter Criss from the band. "There are no villains and there are no victims" he said. "Sometimes Mum and Dad don't see eye to eye and get divorced. This is not the first time Peter or Ace was not in the band". [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Radioundercover
KISS Live

In Australia for their Farewll Tour, Gene Simmons spoke with Undercover's Paul Cashmere. Click over to Radioundercover to watch the interview in Windows Media format. Gene talks about Peter Criss' departure, the status of Alive IV, the future Box set and the unreleased Psycho Circus songs and more. Gene also says that KISS will for the first time be playing in Red Square in Moscow in front of 200,000 people and will tour through Europe and perhaps finish it off in Shea Stadium in New York City. [Watch/Listen To The Interview] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
Phase II of About.Com's poll for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees is in full swing. This time you can only vote once per day. Currently the Moody Blues is leading KISS. KISS Army, time to get out there and vote! [Click To Vote] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS Freaks
Hello KISS fans, Here are some pics from Michael Papadakis from KISS' first and second night concerts in Melbourne, Australia. Click over to KISS Freaks to view these cool photos! [View The Photos] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
Since 1995 KISS ASYLUM has been the KISS fans' source for the most complete collection of KISS concert reviews. Continuing this goal, KISS ASYLUM is looking for concert reviews of KISS' Australian legs of the Farewell Tour to be posted here at KISS ASYLUM's Views section for all online fans to read. Because only a select number of fans are lucky enough to attend these special KISS shows, KISS ASYLUM is looking for your feedback on the concerts to allow others that are not able to attend the shows get a chance to read about it and experience it from a fellow fan's eyes. A bunch of Australian reviews are already online for everyone to read and enjoy! So to subit your review or read others' reviews click over to http://www.kissasylum.com/views/tour2000/. [Post Your Comments]

From: Music Video Distributors Inc.
KISS - The Vintage

This 41 minute DVD features a close-up look at one of the most influential and amazing rock bands ever to grace the stage. Go behind the scenes with Kiss and discover their reason for the make up, the visions they had, and the message they wanted to convey to their fans as they went into the studios to record. Discover the true history of the band and discover the real reasons Peter Criss left the band and their unpleasant task of finding a replacement drummer. Then, witness the rejoining forces in 2000 with all the original members of the band as they storm America during their Farewell Tour in a final tribute to the fans! As a special bonus, there are two silent film segments from live performances during the height of the band's popularity from 1974-1977 that say more to fans than any words could ever convey. The first is a Super 8mm segment shot by a fan in Colorado during their Love Gun Tour. The second, a 16 minute piece, contains rare and never-before-seen footage tracked down through an Ebay auction. This live footage has been ressurected from a 27 year-old vault and is presented in live raw footage. Music Video Distributors Inc., PO Box 280 Oaks, PA 19456, 800-888-0486, Fax: 610-650-9102 musicvideodistributors.com. KISS - The Vintage; Selection # 5992DVD 5992VHS; UPC: 022891599227 022891599234; Street Date: 4/10/01; Retail: $19.95 [Click Here To Order] [Post Your Comments]

From: Paul Bowlay
PC users can download a pinball construction program called "Visual Pinball" from www.visualpinball.com and to go with, yes, the KISS pinball machine from www.consoleabuse.com . It's not exactly great-looking but it does play like the real machine, and it's all free so check it out. (And no, I have no affiliation with the pinball editor nor the guy who designed the KISS pinball with it). [Post Your Comments]

From: Dale Sherman
As some of you may remember, I wrote the original KISS novel, A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES, back in 1998-1999 as really just something fun to take my mind off of other pressing writing projects. Chris, Beth and John here at KISS ASYLUM were kind enough to present the chapters here on a regular basis at the time and as it turned out, the book ended up becoming a successful project for KAOL (www.kissarmyonline.com), with illustrations and even a CD of original covers done by a variety of excellent fan-artists (and I recommend getting the book just for the CD if nothing else).When that novel was finished, I thought my work was done and I could sit back and relax. However, I began getting a lot of letters and emails from people who were asking when I would start on a sequel. Frankly, I never planned on one. I thought the story I wanted to tell was all there in the first novel and there was no need to do anything more. Besides, I had my other writing projects to worry about and this was more of a kick than a job, so I just never thought it would happen and told people as much over the past year.That changed earlier this year when it occurred to me that perhaps there were some questions left unanswered in the first novel that would be worth considering for a sequel. Add that to the fact that I ended the original novel in 1985 and never resolved what happened to the final Talisman, and ideas started clicking away in my head. So here's the result, and I dedicate it to everyone that kept asking me when a sequel was going to come out. If you want anyone to blame, blame them! To those of you coming back after the first one, I hope you'll enjoy this one as much or even more than the first; for those who are first-timers, I hope you'll want to go back to the first novel sometime to see what had happened before. To all, I would be interested in your comments when and if you have any to make. Just don't start mentioning about "finishing up the trilogy" after this one is finished! You don't want to see a grown man cry. [Read DARK LIGHT: A World Without Heroes II - Chapter 4] [Post Your Comments]

From: PlanetRock.com.au
EXCLUSIVE to http://www.planetrock.com.au KISS fans can view the exclusive webcast of the KISS Australian press conference from Friday March 30 - Sunday April 8. Don't miss out on the never-to-be-seen-again footage from the band's farewell tour! Click Here To Watch! [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
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 & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"When Paul Stanley came of his 1989 solo tour he was ready to get back to the business at hand - KISS. Gene Simmons, on the other hand, was still preoccupied with other matters, notably his record label, yet he was starting to get more involved in the band again and would co-write 9 of the 15 tracks that would eventually appear on the album. Given the working title "Crimes Of Passion", the album would not be solely guided by Paul Stanley's vision, the first album in several years to feature his 'vision' for the direction. About the working titles, Eric Carr commented, "There's a list a mile long..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]