KISS ASYLUM: May 2002 News Archive

From: aweaver55@comcast.net
I just caught Paul Stanley on the Chris Isaak show on Showtime. It was a little "campy" but Paul held his own and generally seemed to be having a good time. the basic story went like this: Paul sat in with Chris as a guest at a club gig which led into some casual conversation in the dressing room afterward. The plot thickened while they guys were reminiscing about some recent events and it became obvious that Chris had never thrown a party for his friends. Paul mildly scolds Chris about it, which leads to Chris feeling obligated to reciprocate. This dredges up horrible memories of a failed 10th birthday party with a drunken clown and few guests. The rest of the show was mostly about Chris' efforts to plan a successful bash without spending too much cash. You get the feeling that you may not see Paul again and that it was really just a "walk-on" when Chris receives an invitation to a party Paul is throwing and realizes it is supposed to be on the same night as his! Chris rushes to see Paul and ask him to change his party to another date but Paul's plans are set in stone as it is the only night he can book the hula dancers. Chris panics realizing that he can't compete with Paul and one thing leads to another...... the show ends with Paul and Chris playing Rock and Roll All Nite wearing Hawaiian shirts and leys in Chris' living room filled with guests! If you missed it, you missed out but I'm sure it will run again. Paul seemed to be having a blast to be in front of a crowd again. Hope it's a sign of things to come. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
On the Spawn.com message boards a sneak peak image of the KISS Alive Action Figures Box packaging was recently put up. Our friends at SpawnToys.com will be selling the KISS Alive Action Figures Box Set along with the KISS Creatures of the Night figures in the coming months. Also be on the lookout for the KISS Creatures of the Night Action Figures Box Set later this fall. Click Here to go to the Spawn.com message board to read more about it. If you order any KISS Action figures from SpawnToys.com make sure to tell them KISS ASYLUM sent you! [Post Your Comments]

From: skunkchild@t-online.de
We're looking for talents to appear on the RSR "Unmasked" Tribute CD. This will be a tribute only with songs from "Unmasked. We currently have the following songs left on the CD for qualified bands. "Shandi", "What makes the world go round", Easy as it seems", "Torpedo Girl", "Easy as it seems" and " Two Sides of the coin". If you are a band or musician with recording experience and would like to appear on this CD, please contact producer Alexx Michael at skunkchild@t-online.de. If chosen, you will be required to sign a standard recording contract. Songs must finished by the 31. of December this year Serious inquiries only. Join Unmasked and be a part of the only KISS Tribute to "Unmasked"featuring also members of Slash's Snakepit, Warrant, Shameless & Pretty Boy Floyd! [Post Your Comments]

From: VH-1.com via Reprobatin@aol.com
Just when it appeared the Ramones tribute album We're a Happy Family was nearing completion, a few more artists have signed on for the project. Garbage and KISS approached Happy Family co-producer Rob Zombie after Dee Dee Ramone, the group's founding bassist, died earlier this month (see " 'Dee Dee Ramone Was Punk Rock' To Friends, Fans"). Before that, Metallica were the only holdouts, remaining undecided on which of four tracks they would hand over (see "Rob Zombie's Ramones Tribute LP Just Waiting For Metallica"). Joining previously reported contributors Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Marilyn Manson and U2, Garbage will lend a version of the boredom anthem "I Just Want to Have Something to Do," and KISS will record an as-yet-undetermined track next week. Zombie said he thinks his theatrical-rock inspirations will cover either "Rock & Roll High School" or "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?" With either of those, Zombie said he'd have hit all the classics. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Adage.com
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- None of this is a joke. So Gene Simmons, the notoriously orally endowed bassist of Kiss, now has a magazine called Gene Simmons Tongue. If the savvy 52-year-old Mr. Simmons has his way, Tongue is the key opening gambit in his ambitions to make his own name a readily identifiable lifestyle brand, roughly akin to a Martha Stewart for the mullet-cut set. At the magazine's New York launch party June 5, the party favors were Kiss Kondoms, packages of which depict Mr. Simmons in makeup, and the disquieting legend "tongue lubricated." Burly guys, resembling 30-ish heartland-rock fans -- tattoos, cut-off faded T-shirts -- transplanted to a Manhattan nightclub bump up against surgically enhanced "blondes" and cadge free drinks by the half-dozen. ("I'm sorry-my whole band's over there," one explains, somewhat believably.) Then come the midgets. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Kathy LaBonte
We still have $1 "World Without Heroes" CDs available at kissarmyonline.com. These 70 minute KISS Tribute discs used to be included in the back sleeve of the Dale Sherman novel of the same title. The Soundtrack holds 25 KISS song remakes that followed the storyline musically. The books are sold out but you can still get one of the Soundtracks. We are also still clearing out the rest of our KISS Army Tribute series of CDs (KAOL). Prices have been slashed 60% on "CREATURES OF THE NET" and 50% on "THE SPIRIT OF '78" which is a double CD set that includes a video CD as well. We have just a handful of KISS Army CLOTHING left in stock - shirts sold like mad last week. Come and pick from what is left - 60% off as well. Profits have always been given to charity and we are striving to make one last donation to the Alzheimer's Association this year before closing the doors on KAOL. These CDs are professionally recorded, mastered, are packaged with tons of free extra collectibles (oversized posters, bumperstickers, and more) and they absolutely rock! Include them in your collection before it is too late. Full song listings at the site! www.kissarmyonline.com [Post Your Comments]

From: Carlos Espada
As some of you already know that VH1 has been following us around and filming the day's and the lives of KISSNATION (tribute band) and the men behind the make up. They filmed some great stuff, but the there's one more thing they want and that's to film all of you KISS fans making all the noise you can. So if you want to be on TV and see a great show (with a tank drum riser, pyro, smoking guitar and blood) at the same time head down to: THE CHANCE THEATER, THIS FRIDAY JUNE 21 @ 11:00 pm, 6 CRANNELL STREET, POUGHKEEPSIE,NY, www.thechancetheater.com, 845-471-1966. Hope to see you all there. [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Will be on CNN at 12:45 LA time with Arthel Neville/TALKBACK. Then will segway into CNN's HEADLINE NEWS live at l:10 pm LA time. Both shows will be to promote GENE SIMMONS TONGUE magazine. Thursday, June the 20th, Fox's GOOD DAY LIVE with Steve Edwards, Jillian Barberie and Dorothy Lucey will interview me for the nationally televised version of their show. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
As we're sure all of KISS ASYLUM's visitors noticed, the past few months were a bit shaky with the website. We were as annoyed as all of you were to get up in the morning and, without notice, find the page down on several occasions because of server/host difficulties. However, contrary to some rumors that were started during these difficulties nothing sinister has been going on. Simple server/host difficulties were to blame, nothing more nothing less. And we are hopeful that the server/host issue has been resolved, as KISS ASYLUM has recently completed a complete server/host switch-over to a new location and company. This process took a little time due both to the size of the page (you collect a LOT of information in almost 7 years!) and the simultaneous switch of KULICK.net as well. The bulletin boards are not back up yet, but as soon as we get the time to implement the coding/CGI necessary we'll get those up and running again as well. We just wanted to thank everyone for hanging in there with us during these past few bumpy months and to assure everyone that KISS ASYLUM is alive and well! [Post Your Comments]

From: PhotoJoes@aol.com
I am very pleased to announce the 9th annual Detroit KISS Expo at the Double Tree Hotel. HOTEL DETAILS: Double Tree Hotel at the Detroit Metro Airport, 31500 Wick Road, Romulus, MI. 48174. There is a special room rate when making a reservation. You just need to ask for the KISS Expo rate of $79.00 when making your reservation. Call (734) 467-8000 between 8am and 5pm. They also have a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel. The Expo will be held from 11am to 7pm. KISS Tribute Band GODS OF THUNDER will be performing. There will be dealers from around the world buying, selling, and trading KISS merchandise and collectibles. There will be a KISS look-a-like contest. Enter to win $$ in KISS merchandise. Also on Display for the first time ever, an all new KISS museum with original stage worn costumes from the 70's, including Ace Frehleys 1974 complete Hotter than Hell costume, Gene Simmons 1979 complete Dynasty costume, Peter Criss 1976 Rock-n-Roll over tour Cat Faced Boots, and Paul Stanley's 1980 Unmasked tour boots. These are just a few items that will be on display for the first time ever. All items were bought at the official KISS auction on June 2000. There will be manu other surprises in the museum so bring your cameras. Tickets are only $12.00 in advance at all ticket master outlets. To charge by phone, call (248) 645-6666. Children under 12 accompanied by an adult will get in free!! DEALER INFO: if you are interested in getting a table, prices are $85.00 for the first table and $70.00 for any additional tables. Call Joe for more info at (734) 658-5477. For the most updated information and questions, please visit the website listed below. www.geocities.com/KISS Detroit Expo [Post Your Comments]

From: KISSFreaks.com
June 8, 2002 brought the first ever KISS Expo to Evansville by way of Allen Tate. The Holiday Inn at the airport in Evansville was the scene. Kind of cool how the place was setup. There was a open sunroom type conference area. The only drawback was the hotel swimming pool on the other side of a four foot divider wall. So if you stood up and looked over the wall you got to see all of the people with more wrinkles than the band in nothing but their spandex fitting swimsuits. I'm still having nightmares. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KULICK.net
Hello everyone, Had the pleasure last night to be in attendance for Gene's launch party for his new magazine, Gene Simmons Tongue, at Barfly in West Hollywood, Ca. It was definitely a reunion of sorts, with Gene, Paul, Eric, and myself. The party was very crowded, and here are some highlights. I don't think I will ever forget seeing Hugh Hefner, looking fine, dancing with 6 or 7 Playmates, in a velvet roped off section of the dance floor with bodyguards and security! I think the girls were the ones on the cover of Gene's Tongue Magazine. Not a sight to forget! Got to see my old friend from Motley Crue, Mr. Nikki Sixx, and his beautiful wife Donna D'Errico who had lots of cameras following them all night. Nikki did agree to be in my book as we got to hangout a lot in the early 90's during his very domestic days with his first wife, Brandi. Saw Carrie Stevens looking great, she is the proud Mom of a little boy and had the pictures for all to enjoy. Being a playmate herself, she fit in quite well and it is always good to see her. Lit, the band that you may have heard of had a few members in attendance who introduced themselves to me. Kevin the bass player actually spits fire this past year on tour. (A Gene/KISS fan for sure!) Shannon Tweed, mother of Gene's children as the Demon likes to say, was there along with her sister Tracy. It has been a while since I saw them together other than on TV's EXTRA. Of course the EXTRA cameras were in attendance as well, so I am sure the event will be on an upcoming show. Laughed with Gene about how intense his website is, and when does he have time to SLEEP!! [More...][Post Your Comments]

From: DarkHorse.com

The supergroup/pop-culture phenomenon KISS rocks in the comics' spotlight once again in an all-new ongoing comic-book series written by X-Men's Joe Casey, scheduled for release in late July. Dark Horse Comics is publishing the new KISS series, having signed a deal with KISS frontman Gene Simmons after the annual Wizard World convention in Chicago last summer. KISS fans have previously seen the otherworldly exploits of their favorite band in past comic-book series published by Marvel Comics in the late 1970s and '80s, and by MacFarlane Comics during the late 1990s. The legendary Simmons said of the Marvel series, "KISS became superheroes," and notes that the MacFarlane series, influenced by the vision of Spawn creator Todd MacFarlane, "was born with a decidedly darker edge to it." Simmons is eager to tell comic-book fans that the new Dark Horse series takes a distinctly different approach to telling the band's story, especially compared to the MacFarlane comics series. "(Dark Horse publisher) Mike Richardson and I had a heart-to-heart about how we wanted to make the new KISS book a much more in-your-face superhero book, with lots of fun, over-the-top supervillains," explained Simmons during a recent exclusive interview with Dark Horse Comics. "Once we agreed that this was the right approach to take with the comics, I wanted to make sure that 'The Four Who Are One' premise pervaded in this series, as well," Simmons said, underscoring the "super team" aesthetic driving the creative direction of the new series. [More...] [Order The Comics] [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
GENE SIMMONS TONGUE magazine Launch Party was held last night at Barfly in LA. A big thank you to the people at Barfly for allowing our zoo to camp out for the night. Thanks for my partner Allen Tuller and for party planner Ivy Supersonic. Jay Schwartz was our P.R. head and he kept everything in order. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Beautiful women, tons of press, including the EXTRA tv team and good friends. The beautiful SHANNON TWEED, TRACY TWEED, PAUL STANLEY, HUGH HEFNER and his entourage of beauties, ERIC SINGER, BRUCE KULICK, NIKKI SIXX and wife DONNA D'ARRICO, FRAN DRESCHER, Producer Scott Steindorff, Hotel king George Maloof, Producer Leslie Greif and lots more. The next GENE SIMMONS TONGUE Launch Party will be held in Las Vegas on Saturday, June the 15th at the Palms Hotel. In case you haven't noticed, there's a new magazine on the newsstands elbowing the other magazines out of the way. It's called GENE SIMMONS TONGUE magazine. Curious? Get a preview by clicking here. [Post Your Comments]

From: Robert V. Conte/StudioChikara
Any KISS fan in the New York-area on Monday, June 17 should attend a one-of-a-kind seminar taught by former KISS catalog consultant, Robert V. Conte. Direct-to-Consumer Publishing is the event and is offered through The Learning Annex--New York City's leading organization dedicated to continuing education. In this informative class, Mr. Conte will teach how he started Studio Chikara in 1994 and, for almost eight years, was able to succeed by publishing titles that were exclusively offered to customers via direct-mail, radio and television, and other unusual outlets. Barry Levine's THE KISS YEARS, among Conte's largest successes, is one of the books he will use as an example throughout the seminar. "It is my hope that many KISS fans will attend this course," says Conte. "It will, most likely, be the one and only time I will discuss how the project came to fruition and show exactly how the book was conceived, licensed, financed, marketed, distributed and sold. Anyone who has a desire to learn how basic book publishing and licensing works should attend. If you ever had a dream to produce your own official KISS item, as I did, this class may help that dream become reality." If you would like more information about this event, please log onto www.learningannex.com. SPECIAL OFFER: Use the coupon code "Kiss" when registering and you will save an additional $10 for this course! Robert V. Conte has published direct-market books, comic books and merchandise for almost a decade. THE KISS YEARS, published in 1997, sold over 25,000 copies, most of which were sold direct-to-fans. Additionally, Robert has contributed to many official KISS items including Cornerstone Communications KISS trading cards Series One and Two, NECA's KISS ALIVE! trading cards, and his greatest achievement--writing liner notes and consulting on the remastering/repackaging of over twenty KISS albums. [Post Your Comments]

From: Yahoo.com
(6/7/02, 10 a.m. ET) -- Kiss bassist Gene Simmons had an official release party for Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine on Wednesday night (June 5) at Studio 54 in New York City. The party featured everything from midgets dressed up as Kiss playing "Rock & Roll All Night," to Playboy bunnies. There was even a visit by former Kiss drummer Peter Criss. After the encounter and embrace, LAUNCH asked Simmons about his relationship with Criss. "We saw each other, and like family you hug and you say 'Hi.' You wish each other the best. Anybody who thinks there's something else going on is just dreaming. We saw each other, that's all that's important. And whatever a family has to say to each other is really nobody's business. And so the Internet and the fans usually like to butt their heads right in the middle of it, it's really nobody's business," he said. When LAUNCH pointed out that it looked amicable, Simmons reiterated, "It's nobody's business. It's a family conversation." There is no word on whether or not Criss is back in the band. [Post Your Comments]

From: Yahoo.com
(6/10/02, 7 a.m. ET) -- The first issue of Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine is now on newsstands. The magazine features Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, Donna D'Errico, and articles on Spider-Man and porn stars. Kiss singer-bassist Gene Simmons told LAUNCH about the magazine and plans for subsequent issues at a party for the magazine held on Wednesday (June 5) in New York City: "It's going to be like this all the time," he said. "I called Hef and I called Fred Durst and anybody and the beautiful girls just seem to show up. Wherever there's action. Get some Rolls Royce, baby, get some good-looking guys. A lot of power, a lot of money, they are there. It's like ants on a picnic." However, Simmons told LAUNCH Tongue does have some boundaries. "No nudity. I want to be sold everywhere. No risque stuff. Only stuff that makes you appreciate life. Every day above ground is a good day. It is a lifestyle magazine. It is about enjoying life. It is about beautiful women and making no apologies for it. Any wife that has a problem with it should go buy Bride magazine and leave us alone." [Post Your Comments]

From: Ron Albanese / KISS Thought Vault

Ron & Peter Criss who attended the party.

Studio 54 has seen better days, at least in terms of random celebration and decadence. After getting true-to-the 1970s facelift for the film 54, it had a mini comeback, but most recently serves as home of Caberet. With the Gene Simmons Tongue launch party, Simmons and company shook up the disco Mecca with a wild, well-attended event that brought to mind the later days of the club's heyday way back when. "I'm really happy with the turnout," Publisher and CEO Allen Tuller remarked as we tried to catch up to his partner Simmons, who was taking the Extra camera crew on a tour of the festivities. He should have been impressed; with the full turnout of the NYC press core, publishing and music industry folk and yes, Kiss fans, the prognosis for his and partner Simmons' nascent men's magazine venture appears to be a healthy one ... or, a hint to startup a traveling circus. In one corner, four Kiss midgets lip-synched to "Detroit Rock City." After making an earnest effort to circulate, ringmaster Simmons held court slightly above it all in a small platformed area, where Playmates, latex lovelies The Nuns and NYC Habadasher Ivy Supersonic pressed the flesh. In between these spectacles a crushing mass of revelers hung out, danced and enjoyed the open bar. By the way, yours truly is in GST, having written a story entitled "King Fu Fighting," which is an overview of Mr. Elvis Presley's 19 years of Karate training. Naturally, the only thing I could think of wearing to this event was my Karate uniform, complete with a replica of Elvis' TCB (taking care of business) patch. ("That outfit is awesome," Anthrax bassist Frank Bello shouted to me over the din.) The Studio 54 party was just the first of three scheduled Gene Simmons Tongue fiestas, with Los Angeles and Las Vegas up next. Those cities have their partying work cut out for them, as New York set a standard that will be hard to beat. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: Kathy Labonte
This June marks the 5 year anniversary of the birth of KAOL (KISS Army OnLine) but also the END of our charity raising Tribute CDs. We began in 1997 with the release of the only fan based KISS Tribute disc to be sold for charity using bands from all over the internet. We've produced a new tribute every year since then and have raised $18,000 for both the Children's Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association. Our non-profit record label, MusiCare Online, which sponsored the KISS Army Tributes is now moving headquarters and moving on to new musical productions and projects that are non-KISS related. As a result, we are closing the chapter on KAOL and holding a HUGE SUMMER BLOWOUT of all remaining CDs and clothing in stock. 60% OFF CDs and T-Shirts plus one Tribute disc is being offered for just ONE DOLLAR! The goal is to give one final gift to Alzheimer's from the KISS world and we can do that if many of YOU step forward and take advantage of our website clearance. If you've been waiting all these years to purchase one of the infamous KAOL discs this is the last chance you may have as they will surely become collector's items. What we have left in stock is the remastered "Creatures of The Net" with Bob Ezrin and the price has been slashed from $15 to just $7. We also have the DOUBLE CD SET, "The Spirit of '78" which has both an audio and video disc and is packed with great musical productions of the 1978 solo albums and collectible video footage. This originally sold for $25 and is now being offered for just $12. Get them both and you can also purchase the seventy minute Tribute Soundtrack to " A World Without Heroes" for just $1. This Soundtrack disc came inside the book we published by Dale Sherman. The book is sold out but we have some overstock on the Soundtrack itself. Again, all tracks on KAOL CDs are remade by bands from around the world and have been highly reviewed in various media. All orders come with free oversized posters, bumperstickers, and more. Cool KISS Army Shirts that were once $20 are now only $6 bucks! Come say goodbye to the KAOL experience and help us raise money one last time for charity. This HUGE CLEARANCE SALE BEGINS NOW. Visit www.kissarmyonline.com for details, song lists, and more. [Post Your Comments]

From: George Decampo
Now that October 13th is only 4 months away it's time to start making plans for this years Baltimore kiss expo. Here are the details. The date for this years expo is October 13th 2002( columbus day weekend) to be held at the pikesville Hilton hotel in Baltimore MD. This venue is twice as big as last years. At last years expo we had well over 500 in attendance so we had to make more room for all the crazy kiss fans to attend.Tickets are $12:00 in advance and $15:00 at the door. For advance tickets send to the Baltimore kiss expo 2849 Westminster St Manchester md 21102. There are also special VIP passes to get you into the event 1 hour early for $20:00 dollars and there are only 100 available also kids 10 and under will get in free.. The main guest will be announced within the next couple of weeks I'm still waiting for him to confirm and he will as it gets closer. This years other guest will be Bill Aucion former kiss manager -Kiss nation the creatures era tribute band from new York and the Ace Frehley tribute band loaded deck will be performing all Ace and nothing but Ace. There will also be a Kiss museum with authentic Kiss costumes for your inspection. $100 dollar kiss look alike contest .Door prizes (save you ticket stubs) and a kiss face painter for the kids.And also a 100 dealer tables of the best in Kiss memorabilia for you to buy sell and trade. There is a special room rate at the pikesville hilton for $89:00 a night call 1-800-Hiltons and mention the Baltimore kiss expo for this rate. Last year we sold out of rooms so if your gonna make a weekend of it call early. All vendors interested can contact me at trex@qis.net for further information go to the Baltimore expo web page at http://members.aol.com/kittycriss/baltimore/expo.html Hope to see everyone at this years Baltimore kiss expo. [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
STUDIO 54 was the site of the GENE SIMMONS TONGUE Launch Party. It was loads of fun, Too bad you couldn't be there. We had mini-KISS (four little peoples dressed in KISS makeup)... the NUNS, a group of gals dressed in fetish outfits, RENA MERO (the former wrestler SABLE, who just finished a foto shoot for GENE SIMMONS TONGUE #2), loads of beautiful girls, the EXTRA camera crews .... and PETER CRISS. Peter and I mugged for the cameras and it was a kick to see him and his wife Gigi again. Peter and I are talking about an article for the second issue of my mag. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
As reported by the New York Daily News: We're not sure if we'd like to smell like Gene Simmons, but that isn't stopping the KISS rocker from launching a line of perfume named after his band. "KISS just sounds perfect for a fragrance," Simmons told us at Tuesday's FiFi Awards, before elaborating on how he would develop the perfect fragrance for a woman. "You start with a woman and sniff. You get lots of beautiful women together and sniff them all. Somewhere in there is the right sniff." [Post Your Comments]

From: Entertainment Wire via SethK84453@aol.com
NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 4, 2002--Gene Simmons is once again sticking his tongue out for all the world to see. On June 4th, head to your nearest newsstand where you will find the Premiere issue of GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE.In traditional KISS style, Simmons and Publisher Allen Tuller promise to "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD" by celebrating the release of this greatly anticipated journalistic venture at three separate celebrity-packed events: GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTIES: June 5th at Studio 54 in New York; June 11th at Barfly in Los Angeles; June 15th at CineVegas International Film Festival at the Palms Hotel, Las Vegas. KISS is America's #1 Gold Record winners of all time. They have sold more than 80 million records and are the music industry's all time merchandising leader, generating in excess of 500 million dollars in the last five years alone. There is a built-in audience for GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE, but the magazine will stand out on its own content and appeal. GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE will keep you in tune with what's in and what's out -- with in-depth and revealing articles and covering music, movies, style, entertainment, celebrity news, fashion and of course sex -- all covered from the perspective of Gene Simmons, the Rock Legend whose lifestyle is both unique and unapologetic. GENE SIMMONS TONGUE MAGAZINE, like Gene's own life, is all about Sex, Style, and Rock `n' Roll!! Speaking of Sex and Style, following the release of GS TONGUE MAGAZINE, June 5th marks the introduction of KISS KONDOMs. In the continued support of safe sex, KISS KONDOMs are for when your encounter goes beyond a Kiss. The first in the series of KISS KONDOMs is "Tongue Lubricated" and will be available at Condomania and Spencer Gifts as of June 5th. "Who better to create a rubber that rocks than GENE SIMMONS?" asks Adam Glickman, President and Founder of Condomania. Style comes in the form of GENE SIMMONS CLOTHING LINE, which is also being introduced this summer. Previews of the magazine may be viewed at www.genesimmonstongue.com [Post Your Comments]

From: atuller@sterlingmacfadden.com
Hi, this is Allen Tuller, Publisher & co-founder of Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine. I am very happy to announce that the big day has come, June 4th, our official on-sale date! Thank you all for your support and interest in Gene Simmons Tongue magazine, we really appreciate it. I know many of you have subscribed and have already gotten the Premiere issue...let me know how you like it! And please spread the word...Gene Simmons has rolled out his Tongue!!! I've seen it in many stores already here in New York and by today, it should be all over the country. We've been working many long hours for about 8 months now but it's really been worth it. I think we've got a great magazine that captures the essence of the Sex, Style, Rock 'n' Roll we've been talking about, I hope you agree. Today, June 4th, Gene starts a press campaign that begins with Live with Regis and Kelly in the morning and CNN both in the early afternoon and in the evening. We have launch parties in New York at Studio 54 on Wednesday the 5th and in Los Angeles on June 11th. We are also hosting the big closing party at the CineVegas film festival at the Palms Hotel in Vegas on the 15th of June. We have already started working diligently on our second issue which will be out in late August/early September. Some great interviews have already been done along with some very hot photo shoots of some very familiar celebrities. (Sorry...going to have to keep you hanging for a little while on that one but don't worry, I'll give you some sneak peeks in the weeks to come!) Just wanted to check in with you and thank you again for checking out our site (www.genesimmonstongue.com) and the Premiere issue of Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine! You wanted the Best...You Got the Best! Lick It Up and enjoy! [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
According to Gene's official website, GeneSimmons.com, Gene's home will be featured on an upcoming edition of MTV's "Cribs" program. The Cribs episode that will feature Gene's home is scheduled to be aired in the next week or so. Check MTV.com for more details.[Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
In other Gene news, Gene's new magazine "Gene Simmons Tongue Magazine" will hit newsstands nationally, tomorrow, June 4th. Gene will be doing a publicity tour for his new creation and fans can check out the full schedule on Gene's website, GeneSimmons.com. [Post Your Comments]

From: GeneSimmons.com
Many fans have been able to catch Gene's "The Simmons'" show which has been running as an ongoing feature on the Extra TV show, but those that have not been as lucky to catch it catch a break as Extra's website has all "The Simmons'" clips via real audio on their website! Click here to view 8 clips of the hilarious Simmons'. And click here to read an article about the show. [Post Your Comments]

From: Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Safe sex never looked this dangerous. Available online and coming soon to record stores and specialty gift shops near you are Kiss Kondoms, a line of contraceptives with members of the outrageous, face-painted rock band Kiss on the packaging. Now in its fourth decade, the band that recorded such rockers as "Love Gun", "Calling Dr. Love" and "Let's Put the X in Sex" is getting into the safe sex business in partnership with specialty condom retailer Condomania. "Sex without condoms is just stupid," said Kiss bass player Gene Simmons, who claimed in his autobiography, "Kiss and Make-Up" to have slept with more than 4,600 women, including romances with Cher and former Supremes diva Diana Ross. Billed as "Rock 'N' Rubbers," the first in the series are bright red latex condoms labeled "Tongue Lubricated." The box of three, which sells for $4.95, and the foil wrappers protecting the condoms are adorned with a head shot of Simmons in full makeup -- white face with black bat wings around the eyes -- with his famous tongue fully extended. Despite the racy name, Simmons said he had not personally lubricated the condoms, "however some deserving young ladies will get a personal demonstration, lots of them come to think of it." Simmons wanted to provide an alternative to the clinical looking condoms sold in drug stores. "Sex is always embarrassing for people, so when a guy whips out a Kiss condom and there's Gene Simmons's tongue hanging out it lightens up the situation," he told Reuters. "With the estimated millions of devoted Kiss followers this idea plays very well," said Condomania founder and President Adam Glickman. "The idea of merging Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and the Kiss trademark and legend with a product that stands for fun and sex jibes." Glickman, who started out selling condoms door-to-door at Tufts University in Boston in 1987, said it was too soon to project revenue from the Kiss Kondoms, "but we expect to sell hundreds of thousands of boxes." Two more versions are already in the works -- a studded condom dubbed the "Studded Paul" and adorned with a photo of Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, and "Love Gun Protection," an extra strength version with the entire band on the packaging. If Kiss Kondoms do as well as Glickman expects, he said he would like to explore using other popular musicians on his products. He envisions a possible Ozzy condom, featuring bad boy rocker turned reality TV star Ozzy Osbourne, and a P. Diddy (the former Puff Daddy) version for the hip hop crowd.[Post Your Comments]