| June 30 |
KISS Kreations, a web site specializing in KISS graphics for other web sites, is now open. It is just getting started but there is some great stuff there. Check it out!
Just a note to say that the KISS Asylum chat will happen tonite at the usual time. For info on the chat, please go the the Chat page. The chat will last about an hour or so.
From: Julian of KISS Audio Trading, UK Greatest Hits was released in the UK this morning. Yippie! As all the information about it is already available at my site, I can only add that the actual print on the CD is AWSOME! The rest of the packaging is suspect! The only other point of interest is that it has been released on the PolyGram TV label..... a video in the works as well? The three additional tracks all sound good, but I'm not sure if they're remasters. HTH certainly is, possibly LIU also. I've posted a full review of the album at my site, http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/3121/
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| June 29 |
From: BruceKool "Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I must say John and I have busy writing the second half of our CD. I will have news shortly to announce regarding the name of the band the fourth member (bass player) and what is up regarding our label shopping. I will say we are very excited about the music and we can't wait to get out there and play for you all. I will be in Detroit at the KISS EXPO on July 13th just in case you aren't aware. I will also play on tape some of the new music with John along with doing a full on solo clinic performance as in Europe and Australia. So I think that day should be a good one. Call 313 326-9054 or 810 645-6666 for info. Take care to you all and by the way to KAOL CD is very Kool indeed! You fans are the best no doubt about it!! PS I need to show the guitarist on the Domino track some more of my licks!!"
From: Jeff Necker Hello Detroit Attendees, Just to let you know, the pre-bash is kind of a free for all. The hotel has a bar in the lobby and there is nite-club that can be entered from the lobby. In past years we generally float around. The dealers usually hang out and talk KISS stuff. Most of them have great road stories from following the band around. This would be a great time to put faces with the E addresses. As far as the convention goes; As you may have heard Dale Sherman (Black Diamond) will be at the show autographing the book and answering your questions about the book. If you don't have a copy, Don't worry he is bringing some to sell at his table. We are still unsure if Haley (the cover model) will be attending. Now a special thank you to Mike from OTAKU. He helped me get in touch with the publishers of "GO FIGURE" magazine. They have generously agreed to let us debut the magazine at our Expo. I havn't worked out all the details yet, but I am sure we will be giving away at least one set as part of contest. They had a commitment to a comic show which starts 7-15, but they told me for this first issue, "KISS FANS should come first". The magazines are already set for the comic show, but they are setting aside some for OUR SHOW. I think that's all the updates for now. I'll keep posting until the show. We hope to have more specias like GO FIGURE, so you can see the new stuff first hand.
From: Matt Mackrill Just a quick E-mail to let the people know that the Metal Edge Special 'KISS Rocks the World'is finally available in Australia. So all of us Australian fans head down to your newsagents that stock Metal Edge and check it out. Recommended Retail Price is $A13.50. IT'S MEGA!!!
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| June 26 |
From: Simon Beck KISS has a brief newsclip in the latest double issue of Rolling Stone. The cover features the Spice Girls and on page 46 there is a picture of the new KISS Visa card. The article talks about the Muzak tunes that will be covered, and other merchandising issues. There is also an image of the card, it features the bands 4 faces from the "You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best" album cover.
From: Ryan Emily I went home for lunch today and my wife told me that KISS was mentioned on the Price is Right gameshow. Apparently, in one of the showcase showdowns, one of the prizes was a collection of KISS CDs! She said the announcer even named some of them, like Destroyer.
From: Sergio Picon Hello, I write you from Spain. The Kiss´ supporter band in Spain will be "EL FANTASTICO HOMBRE BALA", a very important rock band from Barcelona. I will be in the Sports Palace in Barcelona, 30-06-97. If you want some information of this live, please write me. Goodbye.
From: Mistress Julie is pleased to announce courtesy of DRZ Management the band FREAK HOUSE will be performing at the KAOL CD Listening Party presented by Mistress Julie Productions. FREAK HOUSE is an accomplished band based in Austin Texas. They have been featured in Metal Edge and numerous other music publications. Their music is described as 'decadent hard rock'. They are well known for their stage show that combines shocking visual images, special effects and an unforgettable groove. Due to the scope of this event Mistress Julie has moved the venue to THE WORLD on 7070 Hollywood Blvd. which has a capacity of 900 and multiple bars. THE WORLD is one of the hottest clubs in L.A. and is host to Perversion, Asylum, and Club World. The KAOL CD party will now be held on Tuesday August 5th from 9:00-2:00. Ages will be 18 and over by special request of the Mistress. She will also have room to bring in her famous GO-GO SLAVES!!!! Joe Fortunato and Drew Harris from Kissin' Time radio will host the event and KISS Tribute band Deuce will also play!! This is not to be missed-book your flights to L.A. now and go around THE WORLD with Mistress Julie!
From: Dale Sherman and Jerry Cornish Check out info on the KISS mini-"movie" to appear in theatres July 25th. (I think I've seen this before, if I'm correct, it has action figures moving around via stop-motion animation and voice-overs): http://www.ultimatetv.com/news/bn/0624actionleague.html
From:Jim On monday night(June 23) while I was watching Monday Night Nitro on TNT there was a commercial for a new cartoon on the Cartoon Network. The cartoon is called "Johnny Bravo" and when they showed Johnny he was singing part of "C`mon and love me". The part Johnny sang was " Shes a dancer, a romancer, I`m a capricorn and shes a cancer". It really caught me by surprise and I wanted to let everyone know.
From: Mats "Snowie" Vassfjord Well, I just got back from 4 shows here in Scandinavia, had VIP-laminates for all the shows..... Some great photos will be added to my site soon, at http://hem1.passagen.se/snwblind/ Meanwhile, here are the lowdowns on the new Kiss-album! Yes, there will be a new album out in about 2 weeks from now. I don't know any details about where it will be released, if it's worldwide or not, but I know it's being released in Europe! Ok, now for the disappointment: it's another compilation!!!!!!!! It's called Kiss: Greatest Hits. The cover is very nice, in light colors, with the first official reunion-pic as the cover-pic! Very nice package, except for one pic being backwards (how can they let that pass????). I only saw the cover, don't have it, or I would've scanned it for you all to see.... I did, however manage to write down the track-list, and here it is, in this order:
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| June 23 |
From: Hällboskolan Gene was on the headlines of swedish newspaper, Aftonbladet, for his sex orgies with swedish girls.
From: Steve Myer Hello! Just saw where Kiss will be on ABC's In Concert this Friday Night, with a performance of "Shout it Out Loud" from Tiger Stadium. Is the same thing as the MTV video? I hope not.
From: Lou Marino I was wondering if you can do me a favor and mention that the KISS Faces Screensaver has been upgraded.... Version 6.0 offers several new sets of faces including the KISS gold coins........In addition to the new sets of faces, an animated version of the Carnival of Souls flaming head is included.... AceFrehley.com has graciously agreed to host the zip file for me at: http://acefrehley.com/saver/kissface.zip I would very much appreciate you letting the KISS fans that visit your site know that there is an update.....
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| June 20 |
From: Dale Sherman Just some things you may want to pass along if you want to: It is definite that I will be appearing at the Detroit KISS Expo coming up here on July 13th. I will be there with the second edition of the book and signing for anyone that interested. (Don't feel you have to buy something from me in order to get a signature; if you buy a copy of BD from someone else or already have a copy, come on over and I'll sign it for you.) The Expo itself looks to be a good one, so if you're in the area, check it out. 636 George StThat's about all for now. Thanks for everyone's patience with the book. It will get out there!
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| June 18 |
Just a note to say Happy 18th Birthday to my brother John White. John is an invaluable help to The KISS Asylum. If it was not for him, this site would not look as cool as it does today with that snazy graphics and such. Happy B-Day John!
From: Puppyo Saw this on MTV Online: June 18 [16:00 EDT] -- While Kiss is currently in London on the latest leg of its marathon comeback tour, the band is looking forward to getting off of the road and beginning work on a new album with all four original members. While promoting a July 5 blowout in Finsley Park, Paul Stanley spoke with our colleagues in MTV Europe about the notion of entering the studio with Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss again. "Hopefully they'll live up to what I think it should be," Stanley said after the unveiling of four life-size replicas of the band members at a London rock museum. "You know, 'Detroit Rock City' I think of as a classic... 'Love Gun'... actually I wrote 'God of Thunder.' So, I'm gonna roll up my sleeves, put on my work clothes, and get to work. I want this to be the classic album, and I think it will be."Of course, the band has some unfinished business to attend to before recording. The band, which has played to 2.5 million during its wildly successful reunion tour, still has to wrap things up in on its European tour before coming home to record.
From: Brian Wheeler Ace and Paul are on the cover of the new Marshall amplifier magazine "Marshall Law". I asked the guy at the store how much it was and he said for me to take one. So I guess they are free. The picture on the front is basically the picture that appears in magazines of Ace and Paul standing in front of their wall of Marshalls. Just thought I would let you know.
From: Shawn Kiss have been appearing constantly one MTV on way or another. In the new Radiohead video for "Paranoid Android", their is a poster of Gene on the wall in the background. Cool video, check it out.
From: Ted Schmitz I just got the good word at work (MUSICLAND) that the list prices for the remasters are as follows; KISS, HOTTER THAN HELL, DRESSED TO KILL, = C.D./ 11.98, CS./ 7.98 and ALIVE = C.D./ 24.98, CS./ 16.98 This means that the remasters should come out at the current price of the cds and not be marked up as speculated.
From: Jill Wenzloff from the KISS Army Mailing list During the Bulls game on Friday, there were two guys who had won tickets from Brandmeier's (Chicago DJ) radio promotion dressed as Paul and Ace, sitting behind the Jazz bench cheering for the Bulls singing a modified version of RARAN. Well, on David Letterman tonight, Dave's stagehand Biff was showing some tape of him covering the Bulls game, and they showed a clip of him asking these 2 KISS guys, in their full makeup, "um.. who are you guys cheering for?" It was pretty funny :)
From: Neil This letter is going out to hardcore kiss collectors reguarding reunion tour guitar picks. Many of you have bought single picks or sets of the reunion tour guitar picks from me. As most of you know the paul pick was always black with silver writing, gene was always white with black writing,and ace came in black,blue,red,white,and pink.The pink ace picks are now being sold by dealers for around 40.00 each because they are very hard to get. Congradulations to anyone who bought them off me for 15.00 each.There were also 2 other variations of picks that kiss used in the united states, a orange ace and a white gene with silver writing,these are so hard to get that i only know 1 person that has them and i have no idea what they would cost. Anyway let me get to the point.There are 3 more guitar picks that have been made for the reunion tour that are rarer than the pink and probably just as rare as the orange ace and silver gene. They are a white paul with purple writing, a green peter pick, and a white ace with blue writing. These picks are rediculously rare and were supposedly used in europe (so when kiss throws out picks to the crowd-these picks went to the european fans) The guy I get the picks from said he might be able to get me about 2 or 3 of the new picks, obviously these picks are going to be rediculously expensive, he hasn't even quoted me a price yet, but i assume it will be much higher than the pink ace. This letter is going out to see if any of you guys are interested in the picks,unfortunately i don't know the price yet, but I will within a week, and I will only get a couple of each.There is a possibility that i might get a couple of extra peter picks. EMAIL ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE PICKS. I also still have some regular sets of picks,a white gene,a black paul and a red ace,ace and paul picks can be bought seperately. [KA Note: Again, this note was only added in regards to letting the Army know about the new picts. KA News is not a place to post want and sell ads. I just posted this note so the Army would be informed about the new pics.]
The KISS Asylum chat last nite was a huge success! We had the best turnout of all the chats so far. I want to say thanks to the participants: Michael, Kerry, Ike, Robert, Rae, Danny, Kevin, Wally, Scott and Sara. And special thanks to guest Dale Sherman. This was a great chat and I hope to see all of you guys and more new faces in the future during the chat. For more info on the Asylum chat go to the Chat page.
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| June 16 |
Tonight's chat will feature "Black Diamond" KISS book author Dale Sherman. He will be there to answer all your questions about the Black Diamond book. Show up and give him your thoughts on it. We will chat on the book and anything else you guys want to talk about. For more info on the chat, go to the Chat page.
"The Classic KISS Photo Collection" is a brand new feature from The KISS Asylum. Each month Eric Bakken will send 10 or so photos from his extensive KISS photo collection to posted here at The KISS Asylum. We will cover every era of the band from their makeup days. Theses photos are great and you can order them from Eric as well. Check it all out on the KISS Asylum Features page.
From: Bob Rodrick According to ICE CD newsletter, the second set of Kiss remasters: "Destroyer," "Rock and Roll Over," "Love Gun" and "Alive II" will be released on August 12. Also, Gerri Miller forgot to mention in her last note that "Double Platinum" will also be released with the four solo albums in September. [Check the KISS Future page in Features section for more info on up-coming KISS stuff]
Just a reminder that there is a new excerpt up from the Black Diamond book on the Black Diamond web page here at the Asylum.
On the Black Diamond web page author Dale Sherman comments on his thoughts on the KISS-A-RAMA in which he attended.
Another reminder that recently I have been getting a lot of cool KISS photos and they are put up on my Photos page. Make sure to check them out.
I have a new page with tons of picts on the KISS Coins and some information from the artist. Check it out KISS Coins on my Photos page.
From: Robbie Hamer Last night on US satilite broadcasting network during the end of the news, kiss was shown ever so briefly holding toys of themselves. The report was a slur to kiss mentioning how people are tired of the same old products in toys. I don't know if anyone else saw it. It was late Saturday night.
From: Mike Hendricks Was flippign through the channels when I came upon ESPN and they were showing a cheerleading contest or something. Just as I was about to flip on by I heard the unmistakeable sound of RARAN. To my surprise the cheerleaders from Los Alomos High School danced and started breathing heavily. Quite a show.
From: Tracy Just wanted to report on a really good sounding "live" cd fom the reunion tour for all those out their in search of one. It is called KISS: "Rock Hard Again" It is a 2cd set from the soundboard of the 7/21/96 reunion show in Pittsburgh, PA. It is definitly the BEST sounding audio I have heard out there so far of the reunion tour. Like a lot of imports the cover is a little misleading. It has a promo shot of the band on the front from the ELDER era [which is actuall a very cool pix] but the cd is from the 7/21/96 show. Look for it at your local Import CD store. [As a reference, mine cost @$49.95] [KA Note: KISS Asylum does not endorse the buying of KISS bootlegs, but is just posting this info for those that want to know.]
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| June 14 |
From: Mike Ruzek On the Czech TV PRIMA was 15 minutes KISS-Special from their concert in Prague (June 7, 1997). Kiss performed 2 songs live (Deuce & King Of The Night Time Wolrd), plus interview with Gene Simmons and look behind the scenes before the concert. GREAT TO SEE THEM AGAIN !!! THEY ROCKS !!! If anybody interested in let me know.
From: Florent Villeret The new french fanzine "french kisses" is out. subscription for a year is 20$. send international money order to: Florent VilleretDon't forget to tell us if you want the english or french version and don't forget to give us your complete address.
From: Peter Eriksson I don't know if this is news to you - but there is a new Kiss tribute out in Sweden on "Pink Honey Records" called Kiss Covered in Scandinavia. The track list is as follows: Detroit rock city - Moon flower Cold gin - Hakan Hemlin & Mike Nilsson Escape from the Island - Lindgren 5 steps God of thunder - Entombed Rock bottom - Leila K Beth - The Creeps Goin' blind - Borgvall Chamber Ensemble All american man - Hellacopters Black diamond - Infinite Mass C¹mon and love me - Sator Love gun - Dia Psalma Do you love me - Livin' Sacrifice Parasite - Gone Rock & roll all nite - Happy Nite Quartet + Kiss talks The first 15 000 copies also includes a Interview disc with the original Kiss members, Ace (1987), Gene & Paul (1992/93) and Peter (1988). The quality on the songs is very high and most of the artists are wellknown in Scandinavia. Some of the songs is really heavy and some are very different from the original.
From: Peter Hingle Just some news from Kiss' recent trip to the UK. The Rock Circus appearance was great, the band turned up, held a press conference, then mingled with the press at the Kiss Museum. The museum is a bit of a let down, 10 mannequins, a drum kit, an Ace guitar a Paul Guitar and Gene's Axe bass. The band seemed to be in good spirits, although they didn't sign anything or talk to the fans, they were doing a lot of interviews, so didn't have time. I filmed the whole thing, then in the evening myself and my buddy Simon went to the band's hotel and waited for about half an hour. We were the only fans at the hotel and the band returned at 7.30 PM in full costume, awesome!! They all signed stuff for us, except for Peter who seemed to be in a rush to get back into the hotel. It had been a long day for them, Ace was real upbeat and I asked him if the band would be recording a new album, he said yes and he also remarked that he had written songs already!! Gene was real cool and Paul was his usual bouncy self. A good day all round. The band were featured on TV quite a bit with a band interview on The Jack Docherty Show, a report on Channel One News and a report on a show called Exclusive. Only three weeks to go to the Finsbury Park show and this visit was like a big advert for the show, ticket sales are reportedly sluggish, that is an English problem, we as a nation don't appear to have a lot of time for Kiss, when they should really be selling out over here. Thats all for now!!!
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| June 13 |
From: Juern of KISS Kollector Online This is to let you know about the Utrecht-concert of KISS. They had the usual music and setlist, but after King of... Paul stopped the show!! He said: "Utrecht! People in the front get hurt! You'll get the best show of your lifes, but please: everybody step back 3 steps, so people in the front won`t be hurt!" As there was no reaction he said: "KISS Army! We don`t want our friends and your friends get hurt. We will play all nite, but step back so your friends will get get well!" After five minutes he said: "People, we will take a minute until you step back." Then the band left the stage, the lights in the hall went on and security and promoters put in a fence at the front and assembled everything. I think it took around 30 to 45 minutes before KISS came back and started as if there was no break. By the way: during the break fans in the back of the hall started chanting "step back - step back" and clapped their hands. No panic rose up and there didn´t seem to be any anger. They really took Utrecht by storm, even though Paul seemed to be pissed a bit. No announcing about "the family" or "we're honoured", just the usual announcements. Thank you to KISS, I don´t know any band that cares so much for their fans that they'd leave the stage!
From: Pavel Hromada Watch tomorrow! "Prima S.O.S." on Prima TV is called TV Special about Kiss performing in Prague in June 7/1997. 2 hours about latest gig in Juliska Stadium with Kiss, Waltari and other supporting bands. This program will come to you through satellite KOPERNIKUS DFS 2, digital broadcasting MPEGII/DVB, posicion: 28,5 degree to the East (measured from Greenwich), transponder A1, frequency 11,4775 GHz, polarisation: horizontal, FEC: 3/4, Symbol rate: 30MS/s, encrypted system: CryptoWorks. TV is called "Prima". This program will come to you on Saturday, June 14, 1997, 8:45 AM CET. This program won't be encrypted so you can view it. It is not available in the U.S.A. Only Europe. Czech language.
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| June 12 |
From: Kathie This is only a sort-of kind-of KISS sighting, but KISS was mentioned. This morning on CNN Headline news, they did a 2-minute piece on marketing merchandise, and for a few seconds they showed 2 guys made up like Paul and Ace (you could see a little of a guy made up like Pete off camera), holding the new action figures, and "Paul" said "Come get it and be KISSed." It wasn't really them but they looked very close, and CNN never said it wasn't them. Most of the bit was about movie merchandise.
From: Mike Brandvold Well, it's not the real KISS, but if you watch game six of the NBA finals tomorrow (Friday) behind the Utah bench you should see a fan dressed as KISS. Local radio station 97.9 The Loop has some seats that they are giving away to the loudest and most annoying fans, someone to distract the Jazz. The DJ is Johnny B, the guy who started all the mess with calling players in their rooms. So anyway, a group of guys dressed as KISS auditioned for the tickets. I don't think he gave all of them tix, only one. But they were singing "I wanna Rock N Roll All Nite, and KISS the Jazz goodbye!" So, tomorrow night watch the Bulls win ring number five and see KISS at the same time!
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| June 11 |
From: Derek Just got the gold and silver set of KISS coins in. Thought you might want to show each coin. I havent seen a site that shows any good pics of them so here is each gold one if you want to post them. I suggest people should pay the extra $100 for the gold set, there is no comparison between the two sets. The gold one's are by far better. Hope you like these pics of each. To see the coins, go to the KISS Asylum Scrapbook Also check out the new KISS Coins page
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| June 10 |
From: Michael Curtis I was kinda skeptical when I read it on AOL, but I just heard on VH1 that KISS' "You Wanted The Best,You Got The Best" CD has indeed gone GOLD! VH1 played a bit of the SIOL'96 video while they said that the CD had gone gold
From: KISSfucco@aol.com I was told on this thursday at 12 noon at Picadilly Circus in London KISS is having a huge press confrence and also the KISS meuseum will be on display until the end of July in Picadilly Circus. Also the KISS blow up dolls will be at the San Diego comic book show on July 23rd. And sometime in July at Radio City Music Hall here in BEAUTIFUL mid town Manhattan.Visa card will hold a press conference to announce the card to the public.I dont know if the band will be attending but i do know they will have a tribute band playing.
From: Doug Snazel of Ace Frehley.com / KNN Newswire I have just caught word that the contracts are under negotiation with Pearl Drums for an offcial signature drum kit for Peter Criss. The plans for this have been in the works a while, but I have been given the green light to announce this, to try and generate excitement and therefore push negotiations into the final stages. I understand the drum kit will be a very scaled down version and therefore very affordable to younger fans. Peter hopes to promote the drum kit shortly after the tour ends this summer. No other details as of yet, but I will be in touch soon with others who can get more specific in terms of price and availability. Also I understand there has been some discussion of re-releasing Peter's solo material from the 80's back onto CD, or we may see a "Greatest Hits" compilation, much like "12 Picks" this year.
From: Doug Snazel of Ace Frehley.com / KNN Newswire Just to let you all know you should all be receiving your Rock Soldier news letter very soon. In fact probably by tomorrow or Monday for most of you. (Well those that are cool and actually have membership, will receive it, you know who you are...) I would love to read your thoughts and reviews on the new layout...so please let me all know, email your thoughts to douglas@acefrehley.com I also finally got RockSoldiers.Com registered and up on the web. I am working on the desgin as I write this... Check out the initial graphic at... http://rocksoldiers.com We are holding a contest to celebrate the opening of the new Rock Soldier web site at... http://rocksoldiers.com
Here is everything we are giving away...
From: KISS Otaku / KNN Newswire Well, another landmark in the KISS web world is disappearing. The KISS FAQ is being closed down. Along with The KISS Network and Hunter's KISSserv, The KISS FAQ was one of the original KISS websites. The KISS FAQ served a very important purpose... if you had question about KISS, most likely the FAQ had the answer! When asked why the site was being closed, Alex Carranza, the webmaster, replyed, "The reason I'm taking the site down (besides the fact that I've neglected it eversince I graduated college and began working) is because I will be involved in a lawsuit against Joe Stevens, author of KISS: REVENGE IS SWEET, and Omnibus Press, the publisher of the book. I'm suing them over copyright infringement and plagerism. Mr. Stevens took it upon himself to write a book using the FAQ as its basis, most times copying whole chunks verbatum, and in the case of his discography, copying it straight, including my comments, word by word. I've contacted a lawyer, and we're going ahead with the suit. I'll keep all the files and perhaps I will put the page up again when litigation is through, and I find a better way to protect the intellectual property of myself as well as of those people who contributed to it."
From: Shaun We all know that KISS is the best band in the world, right?! OF COURSE! That's why I'm here to tell about a new 1 dollar per two month booklet. What kind of booklet? Well... a puzzle booklet. Yes, a booklet full of KISS puzzles. For the past three or four months, I've been working hard to make KISS related puzzles. I am NOT a magazine publisher, therefore, this looks nothing like a magazine. There are no glossy covers and color photos, but more like a 12 page black and white printed on computer paper and stapled together booklet. I have named it KISS Puzzles! It's a very small, very cheap, way of playing some KISS puzzles. For example, there is something called Hidden Song, in which where you have to find the hidden song using lyric excerpts to crack the song, or Write In Words, where you write in as many words as you can using a KISS related sentence. You might be thinking, it sounds boring, and I'll tell you this: You have a smart-ass brain! But, it's a bi-monthly puzzle booklet. Subscriptions are cheap! It's only $6.00 and you get 6 issues per year! C'mon, it's only 1 dollar per issue!
Each booklet contains:
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| June 9 |
I just read the new Metal Edge magazine (Sept issue) and in it Gerri Miller mentions the release schedule for the KISS Remasters. July 15: (KISS, Hotter than Hell, Dressed to Kill and Alive!) August: (Destroyer, Rock & Roll Over, Love Gun and Alive II) September: (Gene Simmons solo, Paul Stanley solo, Ace Frehley solo, and Peter Criss solo) October: (Dynasty, Unmasked, The Elder, and Creatures of the Night) Check the KISS Future page for more info on things coming up with KISS
From: Jarod on the KISS Army Mailing list I found this on a fax we get at the station from the Spin Radio Network. It's from the June 2, 1997, SPINFAX ROCK: KISS on the Moon? In addition to the action figures, coffee-table book, Muzak, $600 biker jackets, golf clubs and mini-blinds, KISS has reportedly now set its sights on the moon. The Remasked Ones apparently got the idea from spaceman guitarist Ace Frehley, and have been nosing around the aerospace industry a bit, asking how they might become the first rock band to ever play a gig on the moon. Sheesh...guess Gene Simmons is more eager for notoriety than he is afraid of heights. Wait'll he finds out that NASA won't allow groupies on a spaceship.
I know there are a lot of fans of this great feature and I am proud to say that the new addtion to the Vault is NOW up! You will love it, trust me! Check it out in the Features section of the web page.
As with every Mondy, make sure to check the Black Diamond web page for another new excerpt from this great book!
The KISS Asylum chat is back and it is NOW every Monday night at 10:15 EDT. Please check out the Chat page for more info. Hope to see some of you regurlars there tonite!!
From: Tim I just got a nother kiss book that is out called kiss revenge is sweet, it is an illustrated biography by joe stevens,it is 92 pages long and all coler pictures and cover from the start of wicked lester thru the reunion tour, you may allready know about it but just incase you havent, it sells for 19.95$.
From: TonyinJC@aol.com Just got done watching an MTV news break and they talked about some KISS stuff. First they talked about the KISS Visa card saying that you can it with a picture of the band or just the logo. It has a $20.00 annual fee and a 16.9% APR. They also referred to KISS as a juggernaut. Second they showed the figures. And they also showed the packaging with the Paul figure and how his weapons and stuff work. They said the figures cost about $10.00 [$7.99] each. And last they talked about MUZAK. Thay said Gene Simmons contacted them and the songs should be ready before the end of summer. Songs included Beth, Every Time I Look at You [A World Without Heroes, Sure Know Something].
From: Peter Hingle KISS COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET JULY 5TH 1997 LOCATION: PILGRIMS PUB, VILLIERS ST CHARING CROSS TIME: 11.00 A.M - 15.00 P.M. HOW MUCH? £3.00 WHATS ON? ALL DAY VIDEO SHOW, STALLHOLDERS, PRIZES Kiss will be playing at Finsbury Park on July 5th and for all those people who want more Kiss, then why not drop into the Kiss Collectible Flea Market!! From 11.00 AM til 15.00 PM, we will be hosting just such an event, Video¹s and some great collectibles will be available at this event. The event will be held in 2 stages, unfortunately the Pub in question will only hold 100 people, so the event will staggered. The first 100 will attend from 11.00-13.00 and the second 100 will attend from 13.00-15.00, leaving plenty of time to make your way to Finsbury Park. The Pilgrim Pub is near Trafalgar Square and the journey to Finsbury Park will take about 35 minutes, the Pub will be selling drinks, so enjoy!! The Pilgrim Pub is in Villiers Street and the nearest Underground Stations are Charing Cross or The Embankment. Charing Cross is on the Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines and The Embankment is on the District,Circle, Northern and Bakerloo Lines. The Pilgrim Pub is one minute from Charing Cross and five minutes from The Embankment.
----------------------------------------------------------------N.B. For any further information call 0181-286-0669 after 5.00 PM. Make all cheques/postal orders payable to P.Hingle. Tickets will be sent out by mid June. If anybody would like a stall they cost £20.00, please call me to reserve. Send Order to:
I've e-mailed you details of a Kiss Collectible Flea Market that will take place on the same day as the gig at Finsbury Park, details are
above. In other Kiss related news there are now TV ads for the Finsbury Park Show which are real cool, they play a bit of Rock N Roll All Night, Love Gun and Detroit Rock City, whilst showing some new live clips.
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| June 8 |
From: J.C. Gill Just checked Tower Records site: KISS-Greatest Hits is released in the UK on June 30th in anticipation of the Finsbury gig.... I think it's a repackaged GK. Cover art is now posted on my site- http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/3121/uk.htm Tower Records also said that Greatest Hits featured Crazy Crazy Nights, so it looks like the album will be an update of Smashes, Thrashes and Hits....
From: Mike Ruzek The new EuroTourbook has 40 color pages. Front cover is similar to the US one but it's silver with black text Alive/Worldwide 1996-1997 and the black KISS logo. Back cover is silver with Kiss logo and signes of each member. Tourbook includes fold-out poster (68x52 cm). (Kiss at the end of the show with bombs, confetti). Includes signs of each member. Shot from the first row of the stage.
Text: (rewritten from the whole Tourbook)Page 1 - Front page Page 2 - 2 highlights-shots of the live stage Page 3 - Paul Page 4 - Ace & Paul on the lift Page 5 - Live shot from backside Page 6 - Gene, Ace & Paul live Page 7 - Gene Ace & Paul from the first row Page 8 -9 - Live shot from the first row Page 10 - 4 solo pictures (Ace, Paul with pick in his mouth, Peter and Gene after his blood spittin') Page 11 - Studio session photo Page 12 - Paul flyin' across the fans Page 13, 14, 15 - Paul solo pages Page 16, 17, 18, 19 - Ace solo pages Page 20-21 - Studio session photo Page 22, 23, 24, 25 - Gene solo pages Page 26, 27, 28, 29 - Peter solo pages Page 30, 31 - Live shots - fun photos Page 32 - Band studio photo Page 33 - Ace Frehely's Les Paul guitar ad Page 34 - Gene Simmons Punisher ad Page 35 - Paul Stanley´s Ibanez guitars ad Page 36 - Ad for Ampeg amp Gene use Page 37 - Ad for Marshall amplifiers Ace and Paul use Page 38 - Ad for KISSTORY Page 39 - Credits Page 40 - Back side page If anybody interested in that Eurotourbook, E-mail me, Mike Ruzek, privately.
From: Steve and Kristine Last week, I looked for the book at Barnes and Noble. The lady there took my number and told me the book was on order. I then received a call Friday telling me the publisher was out of stock and that the book was in its second printing and would hit the shelves in 6-8 weeks. I don't know if this is news, but I thought I'd pass it on.
From: Tore Raaen KISS was about to cancel the Oslo concert on 19 June. The reason was that the band was tired and wanted a minor vacation. However KISS was convinced to play the gig. So don't worry my Norwegian friends...KISS will perform. I read an article in the Norwegian Newspaper "Aftenposten". The Norwegian national-team in soccer went to Budapest a coupple of days ago, because of the world-cup qualifier against Hungary this sunday. Anyway, 4-5 players went to the KISS concert in Budapest!!! They showed a reunion-photo of the band as well...
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| June 7 |
From: Steve Jenkins In the June-July issue of Non-Sport Update there is an article about the new KISS cards. Basically, there is nothing special about the article although, Walter Rowan, Cornerstone Communication's Managing Director, is quoted as saying "Don't be surprised if our KISS cards outsell "Star Wars" or "X-Files" cards. There are also a few pictures of some of the cards: one with KISS sitting in front of the logo at the press conference, another picture of the band from the reunion photo shoot, An Ace card featuring him and his smoking Les Paul with Ace's signature in the upper left hand corner, one with Gene holding a gila monster(c'mon now, ...like the picture in the tourbook!!~!) It's 1977 all over again!!!!
From: Martin Lofgren As already been mentioned, there will be a program on Swedish TV about KISS June 10th at 11.10 PM. However, it's on the channel "TV 1" and nothing else. Whatever you do, don't miss this one. Kiss was everything but popular among people working for Swedish Television in the 70's and 80's. I guess those people are out of the picture now fortunately. Only one thing though - the title "The Second Comming", "Kiss is back" or however you'd like to translate the title of the program, somehow says that Kiss hasn't been around for some time. This is NOT true. Kiss has been there all the time!!!!!!
From: Matt/Jen While checking on the status of the KISS action figures at Toys 'R Us I happened across the comic rack and snatched up three copies of the Marvel Comic release of KISSNATION (and yes,I said Marvel).The next to last page has a new ad for a NEW Collector's Deluxe Limited Edition Gene Simmons PUNISHER Bass.Notable differences on this new signed & numbered series include:'money bag' inlays,pointed headstock,SINGLE pickup & is ONLY offered in black.The price is still $1,500...1-609-PUNISHER..
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| June 5 |
From: Johan Wall Swedish TV channel SVT2 will be showing "The Second Coming" this coming Tuseday, June 10th. at 11.10 PM.
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine "Bruce Kulick told me that he'll take part in the Syndicate Rock & Horror Expo in New Jersey on Aug. 23. It's at the Meadowlands from 10 AM -8 PM. Blackie Lawless and Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) will also appear. For more info: (718) 351-6705"
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| June 4 |
From: Gerri Miller of Metal Edge Magazine I found out that KISS will NOT be on the Spawn soundtrack. A lot of it is still being solidified but it will feature collaborations between rock and techno artists, including Korn and the Dust Brothers, Metallica and Orbital, and Henry Rollins with Goldie and Marilyn Manson.
From: egger19@JadeTech.com Just wanted to let you know that TLC (The Learning Channel) has a special series airing all week called "The History of Rock n Roll" Last night, Tuesday, Paul Stanley was on (looked like footage from about 2-3 years ago) talking about Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Tomorrow (Thursday) the episode is called "Guitar Heroes" (I think). they are showing previews for it with footage of Gene and RARAN playing in the background. I think this series is out on videotape, the titles of the episodes sound familiar, but in case you haven't seen it, tune in. Thursday night at 9:00 pm CDT.
From: Jeff Necker Hey KISS fans! My apologies for the delay in this update. We needed to make absolutely sure that we had confirmation from all parties involved. The 1997 Detroit KISS Expo has really taken shape. I would like to confirm that Bruce Kulick will be the special guest. Bruce will do a Q&A, sign autographs, and pose for pictures. I am also very excited to announce that BRUCE WILL TREAT US TO A LIVE PERFORMANCE. Bruce doesn't consider this a "clinic" he is going to JAM! Equipment for this live performance will be supplied by Wonderland Music in Dearborn, Mi. I also want to remind everyone that Bruce will be letting all attendees hear a preview of his collaboration with John Corabi. Todd McFarlane Productions will be in attendance all day answering your question about the new KISS action figures, updates on the SPAWN sound-track and any other SPAWN info you may want. There will also be contests and prizes including a complete set of the new action figures. Also appearing as guests will be: Lydia Criss, the first KISS photographer, and Peter¹s ex-wife (better known as "BETH"), Barry Levine will be there to sign copies of his book "The KISS Years", as well as, Robert Conte who is the consultant on the KISS re-masters and the new trading cards. Back by popular demand will Wild BILL the "Fire Breathing Mad-Man". Don't miss your chance to sign up for your very own KISS VISA. Wilshire Financial will be there all day accepting applications for the "Hottest Credit Card in the World". Capping off the evening will be a live performance by Detroit's own "Aces High". Playing your favorite KISS songs. They¹re not just another tribute band, You have to see¹em to believe it. If anyone is staying over night Sunday and wondering what there is to do after the Expo, The reunited RATT w/ special guest LA Guns will be playing at the Detroit State Theater. For more information call the KISS Expo Hot-line at (313)326-9054. To reserve your room call the Troy Marriott Hotel at: 800-777-4096, and ask for the KISS Expo room rate. Tickets for this event are currently on sale through Ticket Master, and going fast. For advance tickets call (810)645-6666. Now that I¹m back in town I should be able to reply to any e-mails. E me at jnecker@rust.net. [Note: There is a list of all up coming conventions on my KISS Conventions / Expos page in my Tour Dates section. Please check it out for more info!! Also, if anyone has any information about new KISS Conventions / Expos, please email me with the info if I do not have it already listed on my Expos and Conventions page.]
From: Anders Ringman Now you can support "Barncancerforeningen" (Children With Cancer) and "Diabetesforeningen" (The Diabetes Association) in Sweden. All you have to do is sign your name on the back of a painting. The beautiful original airbrush-painting is on display NOW at Kiss Army Sweden's Kiss-shop in Stockholm. Your gift helps saving lifes! The painting, with your message to KISS, will be given to the band during their Stockholm visit on June 14-15th. This is your chance as a true Kiss-fan to show that you really care and at the same time you will please your heroes with this cool surprise! Don't hesitate! It's for a worthy cause! For further information, please call: Kiss Army Sweden, +46(8)464-8963 ,e-mail us at: kissarmysweden@hotmail.com or just show up at the store! KISS ARMY SWEDEN P.O Box 88 S-127 22 SKARHOLMEN SWEDEN Phone/Fax: +46(8)464-8963 E-mail: kissarmysweden@hotmail.com
From: Anders Ringman Today Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports that Kiss' soldout shows in Stockholm may be a threat to air safety. Says Gene Simmons: "No planes can fly over the stadium when we play. We have rockets and fireworks shooting up to 150 metres in the air. Everybody knows that we like the XXL effects, but of course we don't wanna risk anything. Therefore, we've contacted all the nearby-located airports to make sure that all planes are re-routed during the concerts." Kiss is playin' in front of 65.000 fans on June 14th and 15th.
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| June 3 |
From: MzCharisma Hey everyone! Just wanted to let those of you who actually care about every little blurb know that KISS is in the June 6 issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine in avery minor way. In their "The Week" part of the Music section there's a small box titled "Plastic Peddlers of the Week" (page 69....huh huh huh). This is what it says (not much):
KISSThat's it. It's accompanied by a funny looking little caricature of Gene, in which he's sticking out his tongue and there's a little (charge) card on the end of it that says KI$$. It's definately not something you need to run out to the store to get, but if you happen to be in a check out line this week with nothing to do maybe it'll give you something to glance at!
From: Dale Sherman Got back from the Cleveland KISS-A-RAMA convention late Sunday night and wanted to post a note that I appreciate everyone who came to the show and stopped by my table to talk about BLACK DIAMOND. Thanks to everyone, I sold out all of the copies I had with me that day. What was especially great is that probably one out of every three who came up said they had heard about the book on the internet and had heard how great the book was. I really appreciate everyone's effort in getting the word out on the street about the book, especially in light of the slow distribution of the book so far. Incidently, KISS Otaku will be posting some photos of myself and the cover girl, Haley, sometime later this week, along with a brief interview I did with Joe from the KISSIN' TIME radio show. Beyond that, things are still going well for the next printing of the book, and it should be out (and finally) in the stores around the second to third week of June.
From: Joop / KISS Kollector Online [Visit KISS Books section here at The KISS Asylum for more info on KISS Books] © 1997 Joop van Pelt/KISS Kollector Fanclub Holland (joovel@vpro.nl) Visit The Official KISS Kollector web site only here at kissasylum.com!
From: Tommy "the riffmaster" Rifai You may already know that KISS has become the Detroit Red Wings pump up band , so to speak. The Wings play Detroit Rock City at the beginning of every home game. There are signs of the cartoon octopus mascot around the city saying "GET UP" (surely inpired by the song) and if you watched game one of the Stanley (good name) Cup finals you saw a Stanley Cup promo commercial featuring KISS in full recent make-up singing R & R all nitewith Gene dubbing in "go cup crazy" where we'll drive you crazy usually is (this was done over the original Dressed to Kill version. [Note: You can download this clip here at The KISS Asylum in our Multimedia section]
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| June 2 |
From: Trns Amon the AOL bbs According to RIAA, You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best has gone GOLD. They said it is KISS's 22 gold album. The RIAA said that KISS is third on the list of most gold records behind The Beatles and The Stones.....both are well ahead in total gold records.
From: Mike Ruzek Today (June 2) on: MTV (Europe) at 00:00 Rock Am Ring Special VH1 (German) at 22:00 Rock Am Ring Special
There is a new excerpt up at Black Diamond web site of The KISS Asylum from the "Black Diamond" book. Check it out! New excerpts go up each week. Make it a habit to check it out!
On the back page of the"Life" section of todays, 6-2-97, "USA Today" is an advertisement for the TV series "History of Rock & Roll." This ad features a pict of Chubby Checker and above him it is reads"Twist" and next to him is a picture of Gene Simmons in 1979 Dynasty attair and is says "Twisted". I thought it was a pretty funny advertisement.
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| June 1 |
Today, go to KISS Otaku to check out the live reports from the KISS-A-RAMA.
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