Fanzines, Fanzines, Fanzines
From: KISS Asylum
KISSASYLUM.COM is pround to welcome yet again another great fanzine to our online fanzine community, KISSaholics. Please check out their new webpage. It has all the info one needs to know about their fanzine and more. http://kissasylum.com/kissaholics

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

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 NINE 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!"

Vote KISS!
From: Greg Davies
Australia wide radio station have, every year for the past ten years conducted a radio poll called the HOTTEST 100. As this is their 10th anniversary of doing so, they are conducting a special Hottest 100 that will count down THE HOTTEST 100 SONGS OF ALL TIME!! On their web page they have a list of bands you can vote for. Guess who's not on the list -- Yep, you guessed it - KISS. Not one KISS song is in the voting list which is a real disappointment as Triple J have played KISS songs from time to time. (No, not as much as we'd like, but more than those damn commercial stations...) HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SHOW TRIPLE J THAT KISS ARE THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD. Anyone can vote, so have a go; there are prizes up for grabs too so you never know your luck. Vote KISS (best bet would be to vote for Rock & Roll All Night - most non-fans who just appreciate some of the band's music tend to point to that as KISS' token song..) in the 1998 Triple J Hottest 100 of ALL TIME!!!!
You also can vote AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT.
Vote at: http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hot100/alltime/default.htm

KISS Kollector Kontest! -- Last Chance!
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
Here's a final reminder for those of you who haven't (but would like to) participated in the KISS Kollector Online Kontest, where you can win KISS Action Figures, Psycho Circus comics, free subscriptions to the KISS Kollector magazine, and more. The contest ends at the end of this month, for details please check out: www.kissasylum.com/kisskollector/

Detroit KISS Expo Change
From: Jeff Necker
KISS Expo Date changed to July 26, 1998. Due to Schedule conflict. TickeMaster has been made aware and tickets are on sale now.
For More KISS Expo Date Info, Click To The KISS Expo Dates Page.

KISS In Barny Movie?
From: Jerry Songy
Took my kids to go see Barney's Great Adventure the other day. Here is the plot. A kid who is staying on a farm with Grandma and Grandpa is less than thrilled to be staying in the country. Anyway, at some point Barney appears and the kid is not amused. He says Barney is not cool (I clapped at that point). Barney then asks the kid what is cool to him? The kid replies, "Rock stars that breathe fire is cool!" As we all know, Gene is the only one I know that breathe fire. So there you have it! KISS is everywhere!

April 21

Eric Singer News
From: Kai Roen / All Access With Eric Singer
Eric Singer is doing a Drum clinic in Warren, Ohio on the 26th of April at Fordely Music, 4922 Mahoning, Champion, OHIO. You can call 333/847-0049, the clinic starts at 2:00 PM. Gilby Clarke will also be performing at the clinic as well. There will be picture & autograph session following the clinic. He is also playing with Gilby Clarke on April 25th in Cleveland, Ohio at THE AGOURA BALLROOM, this is for a radiostation party (but I'm not sure of the name of the station at this time) Then he leave May 1st until June 2nd for the European Kiss Expo. You may want to post a message to Eric in the guest book area that he will not be able to respond to email until Eric return from Europe. Check out Eric Singers official website, ALL ACCESS at http://www.nextlevel.com/ericsinger/ for information.

KISSIN' Time USA Fanzine Update
From: Gary Garbett / KISSIN Time USA Online
Our May '98 issue is ready for mailing and packed with news info, an interview with Ace and Paul discussing their weapons of choice.... Flying V's, Les Pauls, Laneys and Marshalls. There's a classic review from a 1975 concert, an interview and review with Cold Gin and their new line-up. 20 pages packed with news, reviews, photos, Bob Rodrick's KISS Facts, art, and the winners for our anniversay giveaway. You Wanted the Best and You Want a Fanzine That Rocks, KISSIN' Time, USA!
Subscribe today and get KISSED on the first date. KISSIN' TIME, USA is a quarterly KISS fanzine produced by fans for fans. KISSIN' TIME, USA subscription rates are $10 per year ($20 international). KT, USA was featured in the "Second Coming" promo video documentary and also in the "KISS Rocks the World" magazine,... check out my children on page 55 of the same mag! For a sample issue, send $3.US, $5 international along with your name and mailing address to:
KISSIN' TIME, USA
PO Box 8372
Richmond, VA 23226

April 20

KISS Army Online: Fan Focus (KISS Shrine)
From: KISS Asylum
Check out the KISS Army Online: Fan Focus where we concentrate on you, the KISS fan! We have a Brand New section added to Fan Focus this month called KISS SHRINE.
Do you have a special place where you keep all your favortie KISS goodies? Do you have a large wall of posters or a cabinet or bookcase filled with KISS merchandise and collectables? If you do, we want to see it! Show off what you got, show your fellow KISS fans your KISS Shrine here on KISS Asylum!
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

We are also 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.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

The UNION Asylum Gets Its Own Domain Name!
From: The UNION Asylum
Due to the great success of The UNION Asylum: The Official UNION Webpage, the UNION Asylum has secured its own domain name and will be moving to a new URL. Starting next Monday (April 27th) The UNION Asylum will be located at http://unionasylum.com. We want to thank all the UNION and KISS fans for making The UNION Asylum such a great success, and with your continued help and support we hope to continue great things in the future with this Official webpage.

Patrick Vick's Digital Art Gallery
From: 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!

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 EIGHT 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!"

KISS Comics Online
From: KISS Asylum
KISS Comics Online is a cool added to KISS Asylum which we think you will enjoy! Mike/Kittycriss (Niteowls World of KISS) and Bill Hollweg have come together to work on this very cool original KISS comic here at KISS Asylum. Each month we will present to you a couple of frames for your enjoyment. Just follow along with the story and have fun!
Three new slides were added today! Click to KISS Comics Online!

"The Parody Article:" Issue #3 of Dale Sherman's
"Diamonds in the Rough" Column
From: KISS Asylum
KISS Asylum is proud to have "Black Diamond 1 & 2" author Dale Sherman here on our pages for your reading pleasure! "Diamonds in the Rough" is an ongoing feature in which Dale is discussing a variety of KISS related topics: tour/show thoughts and reviews, the upcoming studio album, matters of historical interest or significance for the band - anything is fair game!
The third installment is up now!
Click Here To Read "Diamonds In The Rough"

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: KISS Asylum
Just a quick note to encourage everyone to vote in the April KISS and UNION Asylum web polls. The KISS Poll asks, "How much would it matter to you if there were writers other than the four memebers of KISS on the "Psycho Cirucs" album?" Click Here To Vote!.
The UNION Poll asks, "At this point, what do you think would most help UNION increase their visibility among the general public? Click Here To Vote.

Richie Scarlet Update
From: Joe / KISS Hell Online
I just talked with Richie "The Emperor" Scarlet for a while about 2 new projects he's finishing off now. The first is his new covers CD "OUT OF MY PAST" which includes 8-10 cover songs mainly from the year 1966. Songs include: "Talk Talk", "I Think I Had Too Much to Dream" (Electric Prunes), "Psychotic Reaction", "Dirty Water" (Standells), "Shapes Of Things"(Yardbirds), "My Way" (from Eddie Cochran- originally cut for the WISE GUY CD) & "Hey Joe." The CD was mainly recorded as a 3 piece with Richie on guitars/vocals, Michael Ford -drums & John Valente on bass. Lenny Lee also plays bass on some songs. Richie also just edited his new live video (VOLUME II) which is less bluesy & "More rocked out!" with songs from the "WISE GUY" CD like: "Madam X", "Rebel Boy" & "Too Much Heroin." The lineup on the video is Richie-guitar/vocals, Steve 'Budgie' Werner-drums & Larry Fisher on bass. Look for Richie to hit the road again with Sebastian on May 18th in Cincinnatti-for about 2 months that will take them through Canada & the west coast. (A rush released version of Richie's new CD will be available at the NJ EXPO this weekend)

KISS Mention On "Millenium"
From: KISS Asylum andJim Pearson
Friday night on Millenium Frank's wife Katherine, upon seeing a room full of boys and girls - all the boys on one side all the girls on the other - commented that the best way to solve the problem would be to "put on a KISS album, crank up 'Beth' and they'd be together in no time." Kinda cool to hear a KISS reference on what was otherwise a grim episode!

April 17

Detroit KISS Expo 7/12/98
From: Jeff Necker
This years Detroit KISS Expo will be on Sunday July 12, 1998. The event will take place at the Double Tree Hotel in Novi, Michigan. For those who have attended Detroit before; please note that this is a NEW location. The Double Tree is located at I-96 and Novi Road (exit 162). For room reservations call (248)348-5000 and ask for the KISS Expo room rate.
This years special guest will be Eric Singer. Eric will be doing a Q+A, autographs, and photos. Also; performing their special tribute to KISS will be Detroit's own WAR MACHINE.
Tickets for this event will go on sale thru TicketMaster on Wednesday April 22,1998 at 10:00am. To charge by phone call (248)645-6666. Ticket are $14.00 in advance. More stuff to be announced in the weeks to come. Any questions may be sent to jnecker@rust.net
For More KISS Expo Info, Click To the KISS Expo Tour Dates Page

April 16

Gordon Gebert News: New Book, CD-Rom and CD
From: Gordon Gebert
There will be a one hour interview with KISS & Tell author Gordon G.G. Gebert live at 10:00 p.m. EST on the Allan Handelman Show Sunday night 4/19/98 (April 19, 1998) You need Real Audio to listen at: http://www.alhandelman.com/themain.htm

KISS & Tell MORE! Release Date - End of May/June
Price $19.95
ISBN - 0-9658794-1-0

KISS & Tell CD-ROM
Release Date - June
Tentative price - $24.95

STILL WICKED CD
Ron Leejack [of Wicked Lester fame] on guitar - Gordon G.G. Gebert on keyboards
EP release (4 sample cuts from the album) - May '98
CD release - Fall '98
Title - "Something Wicked This Way Comes"

News from French Mags "Hard Rock" & "Hard Force"
From: Tristan
News from "Hard Rock" and "Hard Force", May editions.
1. New KISS Tribute CD : Bands like Savitar, Sand&Stromme, Rip&Destroy, Krazzy Lizzy and Blackstar play on a KISS Tribute CD. Earnings will be allowed to the association "Integration" which works with handicapped children. The CD is available by "KISS JOURNAL, c/o Florent Villeret, boulevard Delprat 48, F-13013 Marseille (France)" and costs FFr. 75.--.
2. On Stevie Salas'(ex- Steve Salas Colorcode)last album "Le Bootleg-Live in Paris", we find a Kiss cover (the song is not mentioned).
3. In Marilyn Manson's biography "The long hard road out of hell", there is a photo of Brian Warner (Marilyn's real name) with Peter Criss make-up.
4. Pantera's drummer Vinnie Paul says in an interview : "God of Thunder is the first drums solo I heard in my life and when I was young I loved Peter Criss'way of playing. He's not really the greatest drummer of the world, but he always has an excellent feeling. His way of playing fits perfectly the songs. On a lot of KISS' songs, Shock Me for example, the most important instrument is the drums."

April 14

Psycho Babble Fanzine #2
From: Steve
Issue #2 of Psycho babble will be mailed to all subscribers in 2 weeks! This issue is twice the size of the first one and includes all of this:

KISS Deutschland Visits With Bruce & John
From: Florian Hedwig / KISS Asylum News Germany
UNION, the new band from ex-Motley Crue member John Corabi and ex-KISS member Bruce Kulick traveled the first time together for promotion to Germany. They wanted to promote their new album, which is available here in Germany and the rest of Europe on April 27th. Only one week before they arrived here a short acoustic performance was announced. I received an e-mail from the German promoter who informed me about that. At once I phoned the promoter and asked if there was a possibility to have an interview with Bruce and John. After some phone calls, I got an interview date and was very happy.
Click Here To Read The Full Report!

KISS/TV Guide Responses
From: Roth
Alright, some of us made it into TV Guide regarding their dissing of KISS! To those of you who took the few minutes to voice your thoughts regarding TV Guide insulting KISS my hat is off to you. Here are the letters:

Don't dis Kiss
Jeers to your "jeer within a Cheer" regarding Kiss being selected as one of VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll (Cheers & Jeers, March 21.) You praise the concept of musicians voting for other musicians to make this list, but then you criticize their choices! Maybe Kiss made No. 67 because they are still making music after 20-plus years. Or maybe it's the tens of millions of albums sold. You may not like the music, but don't downplay the group's influence on generations of fans and musicians alike. Cindy Zimmerman
Dexter, Mich.

Kiss meant as much to rock & roll in the 1970s as the Rolling Stones did in the '60s and Madonna did in the '80s. To suggest that Jefferson Airplane and Grand Funk meant more to rock & roll is insulting. And by the way, who the heck is Procol Harum?
Terry Carro
Dilavan, Wis.

April 13

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 SEVEN 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!"

KISS Merchandise Tidbit
From: Unmasked
I have some more news for everyone! I've spoken to the buyer for our company who is in charge of all KISS merchandise coming to Spencer's. She told me that in the works are a ton of new SPENCER exclusive items waiting approval from Gene including: a clock, a new bath robe, and a mirror (kinda like the Aussie ones from '80). But get this, she speaks to Gene on a weekly basis! I need everyone's help on this - I want to make a list of all the merchandise WE want to see come out for the new tour. I will get the list to the buyer (if I'm lucky I may even speak to Gene himself) and she will pass it on! Here is our chance to let him know what the ARMY really wants to spend their KISS bucks on!! P.S. I can not get any merchandise for anyone, sorry!! E-mail your suggestions to UNMASKED

Bruce Kulick Reviews The UNION Album
From: David Fyke
Recently RAG had the opportunity to talk with Bruce Kulick about his new band UNION and their self titled album which was released February 24th on Mayhem Records. We thought it might be interesting to have Bruce review his own album. He walked us through each track, and explains some details about each song. We started right at the top with the first track on the album.
Click Over To THE UNION ASYLUM To Read The Review

April 10

"KISS Army" On Jenny Jones Show
From: KLT4725@aol.com
Today [4-9-98] on the Jenny Jones Show "KISS AMRY" tribute group was the house band for the show. The subject was something to the effect of "Freaky Makeovers" and they played before and after commercials (no songs, just KISS-like jams) and "RNRAN" at the end of the show. Of course, the crowd loved it!
Also, in the lastest issue of Spencer Gifts newsletter there's a small picture of Gene's Punisher bass. It's the April "Fool-a-thon" issue which is only avalible, I believe, if you own one of those Wild and Crazy discount cards. It's just a small mention saying: "A guy never plays a fool, but he always wants to play a bass guitar- especially if it's a baaaad one signed by Gene Simmons of KISS."

April 9

April 8

Gordon G.G. Gebert on Audionet
From: Clint
This is on audionet.com today, 4/8/98.
Behind the Scenes with KISS - 12:00 PM CT
Gordon G.G. Gebert talks about his book Kiss & Tell, an unauthorized "behind the scenes" view of 70s super group KISS. Listen live at noon or on demand later. http://www.audionet.com/books/live.stm

Bruce & John in Amsterdam & Europe
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online
Bruce Kulick & John Corabi were in Amsterdam (Holland) yesterday for interviews with press and an unplugged performance set up by the KISS Kollector Fanclub Holland.
Click Over To The UNION ASYLUM For More Info!

Rockheads Info
From: Karen
After 7 long years KISS has finally released the Rockheads to the Carr Family. Working together with Bruce Kulick and Adam Mitchell, the Carr family hopes for some projects in the very near future. They have joined together to see that Eric's Rockheads project becomes a reality.

The Eric Carr Tapes
From: Karen
5 Rare audio tape recodings of Eric that are from his Kiss Pre-Kiss days. They are 20 to 34 years old, made from Eric's own personal tapes from the 60's to the the late 70's very rare. These tapes include the Bionic Boogie album, the original Cellermen songs (2 songs), the Salt and Petter demos (4 songs), the Cellarmen at the Colony House where Eric sings all cover songs (6 songs), and another tape Eric put together of him singing some cover songs. These are cool. For more info email snoopy9@mail.idt.net

KISS Mention In Swing Magazine
From: Malinda
There was amention of Kiss in the latest edition of SWING magazine (May 1998). The cover of the magazine says it's The Best of 1975-1985 issue. Kiss received a brief mention regard their made-for-TV movie, "Kiss Meets the Phantom." It wasn't the most favorable review, but it was mentioned all the same.

Wendy O. Williams Found Dead
From: Anjana
Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of The Plasmatics, died Monday of a self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. She was only 48. Her solo album WOW, released in 1984, was produced by Gene Simmons and featured him on bass for some songs, as well as guest appearances by Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Eric Carr. An earlier version of "Thief in the Night" was also included in this album.

April 6

We are also 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.
Click here for more information and to see how you can get involved!

"KAOL 2: Creatures of the Net" Tribute CD Review
From: KISS Asylum
If there was any question about the origins of this tribute cd, that all too familiar sound of a computer making on online connection that opens the disc certainly removes all doubt! It's a very cute touch and a great way to open KAOL 2, the second KISS tribute disc from MusiCare Online and featuring bands who have an online connection. The cd (which comes with phenomenonal packaging including: color cd tray, huge booklet with Eric pictures, and two Eric Carr/Rockhead stickers) is packed with 19 tracks, including a never before released song from Eric Carr. Here's a brief look at each of the tracks.
Click Here To Read This Great Review!

First UNION Tour Dates!
From: Paula Hogan / Mayhem Records
Here is the first week. These are approved by Larry Mazer. There could be an addition in Hollywood but that is something that is still be worked on. More dates will follow.
April 30 - Brick by Brick (San Diego CA)
May 02 - Reseda Country Club (Reseda CA)
May 03 - Crossroads Bar & Grill (Yucaipa CA)
May 05 - Grizzly's (Holladay UT)
May 06 - Grizzly Rose (Denver CO)
Check the OFFICIAL UNION page, UNION Asylum, for all the latest UNION news!

KISS & Tell Authors Interviewed on Radio
From: Gordon Gebert
KISS & Tell Authors, Gordon G.G. Gebert and Bob McAdams will be interviewed on April 27th (date sound familiar?) by Dave Rosenburg on WZLX, Boston radio's morning show.

KISS Freaks Special Delivery #8
From: Steve Stierwalt
This issue will be mailed out in about two weeks. Which is two weeks earlier than I had planned.

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 SIX 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!"

UNION Radio Promo Tour '98 Photo Album
From: The UNION Asylum
From February 9th to February 20th UNION's Bruce Kulick & John Corabi (shepherded by Paula Hogan) went on a barnstorming radio promo tour through the Mid-West and Northeast to try and drum up support for the band's debut UNION album. The UNION Asylum previously brought you Paula's written tavelogue of the experience, and now for your viewing pleasure we present some photos (and brief commentary about each) of that tour straight from Bruce & John themselves!
Click Here To View These Great Pictures!

KISS & UNION Polls!
From: KISS Asylum
Thanks to everyone that submitted their results to the March KISS/UNION Asylum Polls. To check out the results of The KISS Asylum Poll question, "Do you think (not what you would like, but what you think will actually be the case) the "Psycho Circus" tour will be KISS's last tour?" , click here.
To find out the results of the UNION Asylum Poll question "Now that you've had some time to let UNION rock your world, what's your favorite song on the CD?", click here. Check it out! Don't forget to participate in the April KISS/UNION Asylum Polls while you are there! =)

Pre-Order Psycho Circus Figures at Sam Goody
From: Darrell Clulow / Sam Goody Employee
For the information of the fans, you can now stop by your local Sam Goody or Musicland and pre-order the KISS Psyco Circus Action Figures. All it takes is a $5.00 Deposit. They are sold only in sets of 4. No individual figure sales. The set runs $49.99.

Pre-Order Psycho Circus Figures at Suncoast
From: kizntime@ix.netcom.com
Suncoast Motion Picture Company has started taking reservations for the new action figures. Price for advance reserves is $49 per set of 4 (only a $5 deposit is required for reserving a set), expected release date is July.
For KISS Psycho Circus Action Figures News, check the Psycho Circus Action Figure page!

Peter Criss Reissues
From: KISSfanstv
Got the Peter Criss Reissues [from Mercury out April 7th]. They are just like the albums, a front and back cover, On the inside, it just gives a track listing of who write it, and a thank you list. The sound quality is great on these things. Here is the track listing.