KISS ASYLUM: August 2001 News Archive

From: KULICK.net
Hello everyone. I just got back from Puerto Rico, and I am proud to say that once again a successful KISS expo has occurred. The fans were great and the crowd at over 400 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Old San Juan, made for an amazing evening for all. I jammed with the promoters band, Rolando Lugo from Black Star Entertainment, and did three songs which included "Do You Love Me," "Strutter," and "Christine 16." This was after warming up with a few licks, and the Star Spangled Banner to the delight of the crowd. After a Q&A and the jamming and singing, U.S. tribute band "Mr. Speed" played for over 2 hours and impressed the crowd with their passion for all things KISS (in make-up of course)! Prior to the big show day, Mr. Speed and myself got to do some great press. We were on TV twice and that was very cool. One of the times was at a "Blood Drive" (very Kiss like if you ask me) and then at a popular Spanish speaking variety show. All went well and a big thank you to Rolando and his lovely woman Irmaris who set up these events. [Read The Full Message...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISSFEVER Online
If this will be the beginning of a new UNION tour or their farewell show it's unknown at this moment, but certainly you don't want to miss an event like this! So be sure to reserve your place buying your tickets for the show in El Teatro, Buenos Aires for Friday, October 19th, 2001 in the following places:
Show info: UNION live in Buenos Aires
WHEN: Viernes 19 de October
WHERE: El Teatro - Federico Lacroze y Alvarez Thomas, Capital Federal.
Ticket price: $18 each.
Ticketek (add $2 for service charge) By phone: (011) 4323-7200
To buy your tickets online: http://www.ticketek.com.ar/cartel2.php?showtag=UNION
For Ticketek locations (Capital Federal, GBA, Mar del Plata y Rosario) please check http://www.ticketek.com.ar/pventa.php
Locuras - (Plaza Once)
Leechi - (Sante Fe 1470, Galería Bond Street, Local 42)
Daiam - (Talcahuano 140)
Rock Soldiers - (Av. Rivadavia 6733, Galeria LeBoulevard. Flores).
Metal Rock - (Cuenca 2840, Local 14. Villa del Parque) Phone: 4504-7858.
Before the show there will be a small KISS Expo. We'll have the details about that very soon, so stay tuned! [Post Your Comments]

From: Yahoo.com
There's no question about it -- Shaquille O'Neal is indeed superman. We spoke Thursday between his meetings for movies, TV, music, promotions for Ford's Shaquille SST Ford Expedition -- and basketball. He's talking a feature film production next week with Gene Simmons of KISS. "It would be an action movie," he promises. "I want to do more of them." [Post Your Comments]

From: Ron Albanase
Ken & Gene

At first it seemed to be another hot late-summer day (she wore lingerie). I had done some writing, drank about a gallon of espresso... and then the phone rang. It was Boot Camp's recreation director and Bruce Kulick biographer Ken Gullic. "Dude, I have an invite for Gene's surprise birthday party." Is it plus one, I pondered. I don't ordinarily invoke mental references to Ace Frehley EPs upon myself, but in this case it was apropos. "It's plus one," he said, as if reading my mind. Then again, he didn't hum a singe note of "Words are Not Enough." We went, he was there, and it's now newsworthy Kiss stuff. Here's a quick account of a party thrown in Gene's honor last night in the naked city, courtesy of Ivy Supersonic (they make hats and stuff) at Cafe DeVille. Gene showed up about 11 p.m. (with a decent-looking birdie in tow) and at first hung out on the sidewalk signing autographs and socializing. [Read The Report!] [Post Your Comments]

From: Phoneman68@aol.com
In the new October, 2001 issue of Playboy, there is a quick KISS/Gene Simmons mention on page 45. Fast Tracks: Reeling And Rocking! Gene Simmons, who plans to produce the Neil Bogart bio film, wants either Mike Meyers or Kevin Spacey to play the founder of Casablanca Records, who launched the careers of KISS and Donna Summer. [Post Your Comments]

From: Patrick Demontigny
To all KISS fans, as previously reported, the Montreal KISS expo has switched venues. The Expo will be at the Delta Hotel at 475 President Kennedy avenue in downtown Montreal and not at the Maritime Hotel Plaza! For those of you who are still calling the Maritime Plaza for info, be aware that it's not the right place to call. You should call 1(800)268-1133 or call one of these two KISS expo hotlines:(450)349-5140 or (514)352-4898. For all the details, visit our website at www.kissexpo.com. Please do NOT call the Maritime Hotel Plaza as they are getting a little frustrated with this. Thank you for your cooperation and we will see you all on September 9th at THE DELTA HOTEL! [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM
KISS ASYLUM along with the rest of the online KISS fans would like to get a head start and wish Gene a very happy and healthy birthday on August 25th. Fans are encouraged to post their birthday wishes and comments to Gene on our KISS Bulletin Board. [Post Your Comments]

From: People.com
KISS CAKE: KISS's Gene Simmons celebrates with some lovely ladies at his surprise birthday party thrown by designer Ivy Supersonic at Cafe DeVille in New York City. (Evan Agostini/ImageDirect)
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From: Brett Meyer

I listened to Howard Stern this morning. Mostly the usual, except for a few new nuggets: (1) Gene Simmons' Tongue Magazine (Playboy meets Rolling Stone meets Maxim) out before Christmas on newsstands. It will be published by Sterling McFadden (who publishes their special mags). (2) The Miss Nude Pagaent he hosted recently will be on HBO soon. He claims he was paid $200,000 to do it. (3) He cut his hair to appear in some films (contracts need to be signed, yadda yadda). (4) Craig, the comedian who does the Gene impression, had make-up on this time. Should be cool to see when the episode airs. As always, the segment was an orgy of shameless self-promotion. [Photo from MC] [Post Your Comments]

From: Marksfriggin.com via Greg P
The real Gene Simmons of KISS came in this morning to promote all things KISS. As soon as Gene came in another "Gene Simmons" came walking down the hall, very slowly, and into the studio. Craig Gass was all dressed up in a full KISS outfit. Craig was doing his amazing "Gene Simmons" impression like he did the last time Gene was on the show. We had Dueling Gene Simmons' again today. Howard said the real Gene was dressed up like a business man today. "Gene" told Howard that the latest KISS product is the KISS toilet which will be a pay toilet and "Gene" himself will come out to collect the money from you every month. He said there will also be a "KISS Douche" on sale soon also. Jessica Hahn called in and said she was unable to tell the difference between the two "Genes" on the radio. She said she's met the real Gene a few times and she thinks they might have had sex but she wasn't so sure they wanted to talk about that. She eventually said she gave Gene oral sex. Howard filled Gene in on Jessica's current situation. She's not married but she's got a rich guy supporting her. She hooked up with the creator of "Married with Children" and he's got her in an apartment. They screw each other but live in separate homes. They spent a few minutes on that subject before Jessica got off the phone. [More...] [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM / Byron Fogle
Bruce & Eddie

Well, since they seemed to have gone over pretty well in the past I figured I'd remove my Video Spotlight hat and don my interview hat once again. What I have in store for you is a real treat. What you are about to read is an interview I recently completed with WNEW DJ (and fellow NJ resident) Ed Trunk. For those of you not familiar with Ed or his credentials I'll give you a brief run down, He worked for Megaforce Records in the 80's and was responsible for the label signing Ace Frehley, among others. Ed also has a credit as executive producer on the 2nd sighting album. In the early 80's Ed started working as a DJ for WDHA a local radio station here in Northern NJ, later moving on to Q104 in NY and finally to WNEW also in NY where he hosts Saturday Night Rocks (a hard rock-heavy metal show) from 10-2 (unless Mike Piazza is the guest then it goes a bit longer usually LOL). [Read The Interview...] [Post Your Comments]

From: RockRage.com
A new line of comic books featuring the images of legendary rockers KISS is in the works for next spring. Dark Horse Comics confirmed at this past weekend's Wizard World Comic Convention in Chicago, that they will publish the series of comics telling a tale with the characters of The Demon, Starchild, Space, and Cat Man. Bassist Gene Simmons will oversee much of the creativity behind the project as well as choosing, along with Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson, the writers and artists to be used for the books. This will be KISS's third outing into the world of comic books. Marvel Comics first published a KISS comic book in the late seventies. Todd McFarlane Productions printed a KISS Psycho Circus comic in the nineties. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISSFEVER Online
UNION/KISS/Motley/music fans are lucky if they plan to be in Buenos Aires during October, because UNION, the band featuring Bruce Kulick, John Corabi, Brent Fitz and Jamie Hunting will be getting together with their friends from Argentina in that month! Yes, you read it right, October 19th, 2001 the comeback of UNION to the stage will take place at El Teatro in Buenos Aires doing their own thing, which is, rock you till you drop, like they did it when they came to Buenos Aires for the first time in December 1999, leaving a crowd of new friends and fans wanting for more after two historics shows! Soon we'll let you know all the info regarding the tickets and the details of this event, stay tuned!! [Post Your Comments]

From: KULICK.net
Well with summertime in full swing, of course I have been busy with shows every weekend with Grand Funk Railroad. We have been making fans and enjoying performing. If you have seen us, you know that I have been having a great time with the guys. We hit some big State Fairs and some amazing Biker events. I felt like a "Woodstock 1969" vibe at some of these shows which was very cool. I play the Star Spangled Banner like Hendrix in the show now before the classic guitar GFR song, "Inside Looking Out." So it all fits in with summer in the USA. Speaking of the National Anthem, I will be performing it at a Canadian Major league ballpark on September 8th in Montreal. I have to thank the Demon, Dale Torborg, who is working with his Dad for the Montreal Expo's. I will only perform the U.S. Anthem for the event and NOT the Canadian one. So if you are in town for the KISS expo the next day, come to the game! I am off to Puerto Rico in August for the first ever KISS expo. Very excited about that one and I will have pix and a full report for you all. Norway is booked in late September, and that should be amazing. There are always great fans there! I have some other upcoming events that I will promote as it get closer such as the Baltimore KISS Expo on October 14th. [More At KULICK.net...] [Post Your Comments]

From: ABCnews.com via Terri Diane Bey
Before Kiss can kiss America goodbye, Ace Frehley is going to need a new contract. Technically, as of today, Ace is no longer with the group. His contract has expired. Should Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley decide to do more shows, Ace would have to have a new contract. Though he's been playing with the band since the 1970s, Frehley works just as a freelancer. The rockers toured Australia in April, and after the gigs, Frehley's contract ran out. The goodbye tour was expected to be completed this fall with a possible night at New York's Shea Stadium. If the concert is booked, Frehley will need a new contract to join Gene Simmons onstage. Peter Criss left the tour in January for unstated reasons, according to Sonicnet.com. Simmons also plans to release a four CD box set in November, and according to Sonicnet.com the batch will include 20 unreleased tracks. [Post Your Comments]

From: Bruce Salisbury
In the recent issue of "Today's Photographer Magazine", the article "How to Capture Legends in Action", features two photos of the members of Kiss by Freelance Photographer Bruce Salisbury. "Because I have been a long time Kiss Fan, it was a great experience to be able to go to the concerts and capture Kiss up-close on film. It was a real dream come true." The two photos from the article as well as other photos from the series, will be available for sale on E-Bay in 8X10 Matted form only, by the end of the week. Search keywords - Music:Music Memorabilia:Rock-n-Roll:KISS:Steakman Studios. Copies of the magazine can be purchased directly from the photographer. [View The Photos...] [Post Your Comments]

From: David Viglielmo

I was one of the lucky people to get 150 of the tickets on Saturday. After arriving 30-45 min late, Gene was nice enough to sign anything you wanted and to talk and actually listen to you. His hair still is short, but looked relaxed and was in very good spirits. He of course took more time to talk to the women and line actually stopped when a young blonde all dressed up with not much on, insisted on walking behind the booth and talking to Gene. We overheard him saying that the boxed set will be released Nov. 6. [Post Your Comments]

From: Jimi Gary II
The KISS ARMY loses one of its own. Mathew Jeffrey Hunter [1/28/86 - 7/30/01] was a fighter with an incredible attitude. He was diagnosed with Leukimeia at the age of 3. His chemo treatment was successful and he went into remission for about two years. Then Mat relapsed... another round of chemo and radiation, it was successful. At the age of 11 he was introduced to KISS by his uncle and dear friend, Dave Semans. He was in remission until 1999 when they found a form of testicular cancer(they think puberty brought it on). That same year he received a bone marrow transplant. He lived in the hospital for about 8 months and listened to KISS the whole time. He healed quickly and was released to go back to school last fall (where he won their Halloween costume contest as Gene). He finally got to see KISS on there final date in Texas of the farewell tour. He had also picked up the guitar and started lessons (he bought a Washburn and was saving for the Paul Stanley model). In January 2001 he started showing signs of transplant rejection. The steroids they put him on made him shake so badly that he tried different braces and methods so he could play his guitar. He was put in the hospital about two months ago with a fungal infection of the lungs and chest. He listened KISS all the time and sent his mom out to get KISS pinball for the Play Station. When conventional methods didn't work, part of his right lung was removed, but it didn't help. He then under went an experimental surgery that removed a rib and collapsed his chest trying to smother the infection. His last days were spent sedated on a respirator surrounded by friends, family, and inspirational quotes (for example "You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best..."). Mat loved music. He loved KISS. He loved helping others. During his final stay in the hospital, Mat (as sick as he was) mentored a five year old bone marrow transplant patient. He told his friends and family not to worry about him, they should help themselves and others first. His uncle said, "that was his way." His ultimate wish is "for others to be kinder to one another and help each other out." Please try to make his wish come true. Two memorial funds has been setup, in Mat's name, through the Eric Carr Memorial Fund and the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund. The choice is yours ( http://www.tjmartellfoundation.org/tj_home.html ). Please make a donation in Mathew Jeffery Hunter's name and send it to: Eric Carr Memorial Fund or Neil Bogart Memorial Fund, 555 Madison Ave.,3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 [Post Your Comments]

From: parasite@davesworld.net
Gene was at the Chicago Con today to announce that Dark Horse would be publishing new KISS comics in 2002. He was in VERY good spirits. They only let 150 of us get autographs via "tickets" that were handed out. The funniest part was that they handed out tickets about an hour before gene showed up. and the crowd nearly tore Dark horses' booth down to get tickets...all the employees were VISABLY shaking...it was funny. Gene was his usual p.r. mode self and ignored the tickets and signed pretty much for everybody that wanted him to. He also spent a bit of time walking around the convention floor about an hour later and also signed stuff. People were following him around like he was jesus...It was cool. [Post Your Comments]

From: KissArmyMovie@aol.com
The deadline for the submissions for the soundtrack is August 25th. After that, we will be moving to a new location. Thanks to all those who have and will be sending their submissions. Further updates regarding the movie/soundtrack will be posted on KISSASYLUM in the future when news info. becomes available. To remind everyone regarding the movie/soundtrack, we are in the process of developing an independent film, a comedy about a couple of hardcore "know it all" KISS fans in their quest to reach their destination, that being the final KISS show. Along the way, they will challenge each other in their knowledge of facts regarding the band as well as teaming up in challenging other fans in a "hijinks" comedy about reaching their destination. Although what I've described sounds similar to "Detroit Rock City", it is nothing like it and is more of a true KISS fan's movie, a "For the fans by the fans" project. Once again, many thanks again to those who've sent their submissions to have their own music included on the soundtrack. [Post Your Comments]

From: Sonicnet.com
Still-untitled four-disc set due in November. It probably won't be Kiss' last release, since the business-savvy Gene Simmons has already promised to deliver an Alive 4, but an upcoming box set attempts to sum up the band's long, lucrative career. The still-untitled four-disc set, due November 13, will comprise 80 tracks ‹ 20 of which are previously unreleased. Among the rarities are early demos of "Deuce" and "Strutter"; demos from recording sessions for Destroyer (1976), Rock and Roll Over (1976), Love Gun (1977) and Unmasked (1980); 1973 concert recordings of "Acrobat" and "Firehouse"; and cuts by Wicked Lester, the group Simmons and Paul Stanley played in before forming Kiss in 1973, the band's publicist said. The remaining 60 songs will be album tracks, B-sides and outtakes. A 96-page booklet containing band essays and rare photos will also be included in the package. [Post Your Comments]

From: Les
Stocktan Publishing Inc Announces unauthorized Paul Stanley Biography. Head writer Lester Banks is looking for some help from the online KISS community. Anyone with stories or photos of Kiss frontman Paul Stanley are encouraged to contact Lester at wickedles@mail.com. UNDER THE ROSE is a tell all look at the life of Paul Stanley, with interviews and stories from friends and lovers, scheduled for a March 2002 worldwide release. Mr Banks has conducted over 75 intervies with those in the know and has undercovered stories or love and addiction that will shock the reader. [Post Your Comments]

From: Ericcarrtribute.com
To celebrate life of Eric Carr, we're giving away a copy of Eric's pre-KISS disco 12" single, "Lightning", which saw limited release in 1979. We'll also be doing some other giveaways during the rest of the year leading up to November. All giveaways can be accessed from the contests page and are conducted via random drawings from correct entries. More and more material is being added to the site, so check it out @ http://www.ericcarrtribute.com/ [Post Your Comments]

From: Rob Felton / Wizard Entertainment
Gene Simmons will be appearing at our convention, WizardWorld Chicago, this weekend, at the Donald E. Stephens (formerly the Rosemont) Convention center, just outside Chicago, IL. Gene will be a guest of comic book publisher Dark Horse, and will be at their booth at 12:00 Noon on Saturday August 18. The show itself runs from Friday August 17 through August 19. If you would like more information on the show including ticket information, please check out wizardworld.com. Tickets are available at the door for $20 for a one day pass and $40 for all three days. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
Find out the logic behind the releases, what was going on in the band during the recording of albums, what the band was up to in the period leading up to studio time, and lots more information which should be of interest to the diehard fan! Some of the album focus' will use reference material never before available, plus some of the best interviews with the band already available. We are going for accuracy in our attempt to provide a completely clear picture of the status of the band for each release. The "KISS Album Focus" will be your definitive look back on KISS and their albums. Sit back and enjoy your KISStory lesson with KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"On the heels of the wildly successful Alive/Worldwide Reunion Tour KISS faced the challenge of following the highly successful live reunion with a more challenging studio reunion. Not since "Dynasty", in 1979, had the original members of KISS released an album together. However, one could really look back to 1977's "Love Gun" as being the last true KISS album since once the solo albums happened the band was in break down internally. Simply, Peter was absent from much of "Dynasty" and the other members were playing musical-chairs with their basic instruments, a practice which would become commonplace as the band entered the 1980's. The opportunity that recording a new album had was to expand on the reunion theme, and early on it was decided to gear the album towards the Psycho Circus theme. With the amount of merchadise that was already pointed in that direction it was too good of an opportunity to pass up..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: Launch.com
KISS fans, get your holiday gift lists ready--the band's long-awaited boxed set comes out in the fall. Originally planned for release in time for Halloween, the four-CD, 80-song set is due November 6 from Mercury Records. It will feature rarities including music from Wicked Lester, the pre-Kiss band that featured Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss, as well as a live take of "Firehouse" and demo recordings of "Deuce" and "Strutter," all of which were featured in their final versions on Kiss's self-titled debut in 1974. The track list, which is still being firmed up, covers the band's entire history, although it was unclear at press time how the discs would be laid out. In addition, discussions have been held to make the actual box that house the collection different from that of any other retrospective, although none of the Kiss spokespeople would say what the surprise will be. [Post Your Comments]

From: Billboard.com
Kiss fans now have more to look forward to than the announcement of what are expected to be the band's final live shows ever. On Nov. 6, Mercury will release an 80-track, four-disc box set spanning the band's entire career. Along with Kiss' best known songs will be about 20 rare tracks, including early demos of the songs "Strutter" and "Deuce," rare live recordings of "Firehouse" and "Acrobat" recorded in 1973, as well as recordings of the pre-Kiss incarnation of the band, Wicked Lester. Compiled and designed with substantial input from the members of the band, the box set will also include a 96-page booklet with rare photos and a band history. In other news, the holiday episode of the Fox animated series "The Family Guy" to which the members of Kiss contributed their voices last year is expected to air this season. Originally intended for broadcast last year, "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" was shelved when the show was put on hiatus. A spokesperson for the network says the series is slated in for Fox' upcoming Thursday night line-up, so it is probable the episode will air in December. The Kiss Farewell tour kicked off in March 2000, and wrapped its most recent leg with March dates in Japan and Australia. As previously reported, original drummer Peter Criss was replaced by one-time Kiss drummer Eric Singer for that most recent round of tour dates. At the time, Criss said that bandleaders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley ceased negotiations with him regarding the tour. It is possible he will be back in the fold when the band plays its final gigs, but nothing about further shows, nor Criss' status in Kiss, has been announced. [Post Your Comments]

From: KNAC.com
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley (who is still in band, by the way, they are just on hiatus) was scheduled to jump up and jam during last night's Vince Neil concert at House of Blues in Hollywood, CA but was refused entry to the stage by security guards who did not believe the unmasked rocker was indeed who he said he was. Damn, even ol' Ace can't catch a break in Tinsel Town. [Post Your Comments]

From: trex@qis.net
The first annual Baltimore KISS Expo is in full swing now and ticket orders are coming in.I have some up dates for everyone that might be coming to the expo.Tod Howarth from Frehleys Comet will be performing some early Frehleys Comet tunes .And I have been contacted by Ron Keel who will now be attending the Baltimore Expo.For those that remember Keels first album The Right To Rock was produced by Gene Simmons.Also the tribute band Mr. Speed from Cleveland will now be performing.And of course the main guest for the Expo is Bruce Kulick and The Demon of WWF are still in attendance. For more info on the expo and ticket information please visit the expo web page. [Post Your Comments]

From: EddieTrunk.com
Once again, SNR made MAJOR headlines when JJ French of Twisted Sister announced last Saturday that Ace Frehley told him he was no longer in KISS! Every web site and magazine has chased this story. Incredible response from SNR, it blows me away every time. I haven't spoken with Ace in a month or so, but I have found out the REAL DEAL, as you would expect from this site. Ace is out of KISS, BECAUSE THERE IS NO KISS RIGHT NOW! As you all know by now, KISS is a business. Ace doesn't have a new contract with the band, his last one expired after the final Australian show. Like any employee in a high profile job, you don't have a job unless you have a contract! Ace is moving forward with a solo career. Should KISS decide to do anything and want him included, they have to cut a new deal with him. This is not the first time this has happened, and probably won't be the last. For now KISS is OVER. If Gene and Paul do more, they will then approach Ace. [Post Your Comments]

From: KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM
Find out the logic behind the releases, what was going on in the band during the recording of albums, what the band was up to in the period leading up to studio time, and lots more information which should be of interest to the diehard fan! Some of the album focus' will use reference material never before available, plus some of the best interviews with the band already available. We are going for accuracy in our attempt to provide a completely clear picture of the status of the band for each release. The "KISS Album Focus" will be your definitive look back on KISS and their albums. Sit back and enjoy your KISStory lesson with KISS ASYLUM & KISSFAQ.COM's "KISS Album Focus."
"Carnival Of Souls", the first KISS album to end up being called what the fans had decided to call it, was the most divisive album since the Music From "The Elder" fiasco of 1981. Fans either loved it, or hated it with such vengeance that internet news groups exploded into violent arguments. Sales figures would seem to indicate that the band attempted to modernize their sound rather too late in terms of the market that had been made popular with the likes of Soundgarden. However, it was a brave band that was willing to tackle a new sound and follow a path of natural development from "Revenge" in 1992. "Carnival Of Souls" is, if anything, the album where Bruce Kulick was finally allowed to shine, not only as a guitarist, a role in which he'd been shining since 1985, but as a song-writer and singer with his debut lead vocal on "I Walk Alone". But both Gene and Paul shone with some of their most exquisite material in many years, at least this time without the Spinal Tap lyrics..." [Learn Your KISSTORY Lesson!] [Post Your Comments]

From: Metal Edge Online
In addition to the biography he's working on for Crown Books, Gene Simmons plans to write a book about success in show business and has been in negotiations for a series of KISS books including a Halloween pop-up book. Additionally, photographer Waring Abbott is working on a book that wil feature his photos and stories from Simmons and Paul Stanley. Meanwhile, Simmons has been asked to be a presenter at the Miss Nude USA pageant at the Ponderosa Sun Club, a nudist colony in Illinois, on August 18 and 19. As for the Farewell Tour, we hear that it may not hit Europe after all, though a multiple night last stand is still being talked about for New York's Madison Square Garden, possibly around New Year's. There's a good chance Peter Criss will play these shows. [Post Your Comments]

From: Kathy Labonte
We finally have two winners for our Summer of '78 contest! Anyone who purchased the KISS Tribute CD "The Spirit of '78" this year was automatically entered and one of you lucky KISS fans is the new owner of an autographed Ace Frehley solo LP picture disc and another one of you now owns the KISS MY ASS LP on red vinyl. Wanna know who the winners are? Come on over to the website to find out. Also...our summer celebration is continuing thru the month of August so if you didn't get a chance to purchase "The Spirit of '78" yet you still can get a good deal this month because we are extending our free poster offer. Purchase "The Spirit of '78" before August 31st and you will receive a FREE oversized 19x27 full color KISS Army OnLine poster. These are hand numbered and personalized with your name and membership number. The CD cover art for the entire KAOL tribute series discography is beautifully displayed alongside the re-written lyrics of Paul's "Goodbye" as featured on the closing track of the CD. Starting in September these posters will no longer be free and must be purchased separately with any CD order. As always, profits from this KISS Tribute disc will directly benefit the Alzheimer's Association. So, just what is this tribute CD we call "The Spirit of '78"? It's a double CD tribute set full of newly recorded solo albums songs from 1978. "Rip It Out", "Tonight You Belong To Me", "Radioactive", "You Matter To Me" and 22 more favorites performed by musicians all over the world! The set also features a bonus CD Rom filled with 11 music videos of the KISS Army musicians in action and never before seen footage of KISS rarities! A 16 page full color booklet and 2 limited edition collector's inserts round off the specially packaged set. Buy now and get the free poster all while donating to Alzheimer's Disease. Visit www.kissarmyonline.com [Post Your Comments]

From: BlackPrince9540@cs.com
Silver Hawks Baseball team is having a "KISS night at the Cove" Aug. 24 2001. KISS tribute Deuce will be performing. An ongoing thing with the band is a Kostume Kontest, and prizes will be awarded for best costume, make up, & more. The ball game starts at 7:00 p.m. against West Michigan, and Deuce will follow. Come check it out, and prepare to Rock & Roll All Nite! Coveleski Regional Stadium, 501 W. South St, South Bend, IN Check out the team here http://www.silverhawks.com. Check out the band here http://www.notkissonline.com [Post Your Comments]

From: Spawn.com

McFarlane Toys' final two exclusive figures for 2001 are 12-inch versions of Gene Simmons of KISS and Chucky, the little killer from Child's Play 2. Gene Simmons is the same figure from McFarlane Toys' recent KISS Alive series, but in 12-inch scale. The Demon is articulated at the neck, shoulders, biceps, wrists, hips and shins and comes decked out in Alive-era costume with molded cape and hair. He also includes his removable bass guitar. The 12-inch version of Gene Simmons will only be available at Spencer's in mid-October. [Post Your Comments]