 |  | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
 August 2004 NewsPage updated on August 31, 2004All news should be considered an unconfirmed report unless verified, and all information published at KISS Asylum is attributed to the source from which it was received so that readers may judge the validity of the statements for themselves. All information is confirmed where possible, and all publication is governed by common sense.
KISS Photos: Paris, France 1976 From: Frederic (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more KISS photos from Frederic, or visit http://diamnoir.free.fr)
Gene in Playboy From: Mike Naimoli In the September 2004 issue of Playboy on page 12 there is a nice color photo of GENE SIMMONS with Shannon Tweed, along with Hugh Hefner who is wearing his customary red robe. "Bunny Hopping At The Mansion" is what it's titled. Gene looks good dressed in black, with a goatee, and Shannon looks as beautiful as ever. What is The Demon up to? From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux
"Sweet and Dirty Love" Remix Contest From: ACIDplanet.com ACIDplanet.com is partnering with KISS bassist/vocalist GENE SIMMONS to host a remix contest for "Sweet and Dirty Love", the new single from Simmons' second solo album, "Asshole". The GENE SIMMONS Remix Contest challenges remixers to put a new spin on "Sweet and Dirty Love" - a GENE SIMMONS-penned song full of the band's famous pump and swagger. Contestants will have access to loops created from the masters of "Sweet and Dirty Love", as well as ACID® Xpress, a free version of Sony Media Software's award-winning loop based music composition tool. ACIDplanet.com provides all content and tools needed to enter the GENE SIMMONS Remix Contest. [more] Gene's Projects From: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS Talked today about a possible (..gulp) QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY appearance. They called and asked me if I would do it. I'm a fan of the show. We may shoot on the 28th of Sept. And, while the PR people at most places prefer not to "leak" any info until they're ready, I don't play like that. As soon as I make up my mind about something, I will let you all know. On Sept 11th, we are going off to the NASCAR races to see our KISS Cars race...all three of em!!! On Sept 17th, Friday at 9 or 10 pm (depending on where you live), THIRD WATCH (NBC) will air the Premier Episode I appear on as Crime Lord Daniel Mann... Check it out. [more] KISS Gold CD to include DVD From: Bob 
An update on the KISS Gold 1974—1982 CD that was suppposed to be released earlier this month. The CD is now to be released on October 5, and is now known as "KISS Gold — Sound Vision." It will contain the two discs with the already mentioned 40 song track listing. However, there will be a bonus THIRD disc — a DVD with various KISS video clips. The contents have yet to be named, but this "Gold — Sound Vision" collection is the latest of a series from Universal Music. Past collections from artists, such as ABBA, Kool & the Gang and the Carpenters have included a DVD with as many as 20 video clips, so be prepared for a cool collection from KISS, containing early clips only available for years on bootlegs.Happy Birthday Gene! From: KISSAsylum August 25th was GENE SIMMONS' 55th birthday. If lights stay on he'll rock 'n' roll all night From: thecouriermail.news.com.au by Sean Parnell 
YES, shoppers, it was Peter Beattie performing – quite literally unplugged – at the end of Queen Street in Brisbane yesterday. With an unnamed couple, who obviously used their Ekka showbags to masquerade as glam rockers, the Premier used a guitar signed by KISS frontman PAUL STANLEY to help promote an upcoming charity event. Mr Beattie cannot play guitar. [more] GENE SIMMONS — Speaking in Tongues From: DVDTalk.com by Bill Gibron  You have to hand it to GENE SIMMONS. Who else but this timid son of immigrants could turn a career as a kabuki-inspired rock and roll star into a three-decade plus multi-media empire? When KISS first broke out onto the music scene in the early 70s, pop culture was not initially impressed. It took endless touring, a steely determination and a little LP called Alive to transform the formidable men in makeup into a heavy metal dynasty. And once a fan got a whiff of one of those KISS concerts – half theatrics, half thunder – a lifelong bond was created. Simmons has been stellar in manipulating that devotion into a burgeoning business worth millions. He has successful marketed the band’s iconic look onto numerous items, both novelty and noteworthy. You can, today, buy KISS dolls, KISS lunchboxes, KISS car accessories, KISS condoms and – yes – even a KISS coffin (which doubles as a beer cooler – naturally). Simmons, almost exclusively, has been the mastermind behind the continued success of a group and an image that hasn’t had a true Top 10 hit since Elton John was denying his sexuality. But what most people probably want to know, in addition to all his public declarations of how living the good life is the best revenge, is what exactly makes such a man tick. How did a young boy, relocated from Israel, dirt poor and unable to speak English, turn into one of the most recognizable figures in the history of the music genre? Unfortunately, you won’t find many answers buried inside the incredibly entertaining ballyhoo known as GENE SIMMONS – Speaking in Tongues. But what you will discover is over an hour of philosophical insight into how this bass-playing titan for one of the seminal bands in all of hard rock thinks about life, love and the power of the greenback dollar bill. Turns out, these elements may not be so mutually exclusive. [more] See Gene on NBC From: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS I am exhausted!!! KISS finished its last show of the tour in Mexico City. It was a blast. I got up the following morning at 5:30 am to catch a NYC flight. Arrived in the afternoon, just in time to get dressed and go to see a band that wanted to sign to SIMMONS RECORDS. The group is called JAGSTAR. Actually, they're quite good and may be making some noise soon. Today, I got up at 7:30 am to go to the set of THIRD WATCH, seen on NBC. A very well written and acted show, by the way. Watch it. I played the role of crime lord Daniel Mann. You can watch the episode on the SEASON PREMIER, September the 17th at 10pm on NBC. Check your local TV Guide for listing. While on the set, the good folks at EXTRA (NBC) came by to interview me in my get up. You see, I don't look like your nice, friendly next door neighbor. I guess I never have. TOMMY THAYER Talks From: TommyThayer.com We just finished the KISS Rock The Nation 2004 tour last night in Mexico City and what an incredible four month journey it was! I feel like we covered a lot of ground this year from Australia to Japan, to the US and onto Mexico. The KISS Army was in top form and supported us from start to finish, which is amazing considering some tried and true fans have been attending shows religiously for 30 plus years. The new and future KISS Army was there too, kids as young as three years experiencing the magic of KISS for the very first time and loving every minute of it! It was great for us to play a longer show in 2004 with such a wide variety of KISS classics from the entire KISS catalog, even though I know some of you die-hards are never satisfied with the set list! I'll keep you posted as things evolve from here because there is more to come! We all know that KISS fans ROCK like no other! TOMMY THAYER Sean Delaney Biography From: Blabbermouth.net "Hellbox", a biography of Sean Delaney, the self-proclaimed creator of theatrical KISS and one of the most enigmatic and forgotten legendary songwriters and record producers in the music industry, has just been published by Xlibris, a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. In 1966, a young hippie named Sean Delaney arrived in New York City and checked into the YMCA with two dollars in his pocket. Years later, he became one of the top ten record producers in the music industry, and was in part responsible for signing a little-known band to their first six-month contract. The band was KISS, and the rest became history that had forgotten his presence until the day he died. In the highly anticipated new book, "Hellbox", author Bryan J. Kinnaird chronicles Sean Delaney's journey, a pilgrimage that epitomized a radical lifestyle, and spanned over a broad spectrum of events leading to the creation of KISS. The book "reveals previously untold tales from behind the mystical veil that shrouds KISS, painting a fascinating portrait that depicts their formation while it follows the life of Sean Delaney," according to a press release. In addition, "Hellbox" "hints at a formidable tale of betrayal and gives unique insight into a secret alliance — and quite possibly a conspiracy — that corrupted the partnership of the people who originally guided KISS to superstardom." [more] New issue KISS Kollector out soon From: KISS Kollector 
The August issue of KISS Kollector magazine is in the making, once again it will be a jampacked issue. KISS Kollector no. 49 will include part 1 of an exclusive and very long interview with KISS designer Christopher Franchi, who also designed the cover of this issue as well as the special "pop art" centerfold, a report on the KISS Rock The Nation 2004 Tour with reviews from opening night and a handful other shows along with amazing live photos, part 2 of the interview with former KISS manager Bill Aucoin, an indepth report on the recent Australian leg of the Rock The Nation 2004 Tour including some exclusive backstage photos, an interview with Vandenberg singer Bert Heerink about the days these Dutch rockers toured
the USA with KISS in the '80s, and much, much more.
KISS ASYLUM needs your help!! From: KISS Asylum We are looking for every newspaper article related to the 2004 KISS Rocks The Nation Tour. If you remember seeing an article or review in your local newspaper from when KISS performed in your town, please email us with your name, phone number and a good time to call. Also include the name of the newspaper and the date of the article. The first person who gets us the information from a particular city of the tour will receive a free KISS item. Click here to see a list of the cities. Please email to: news@kissasylum.com Thanks, Keith Leroux KISS promises audiovisual bombardment at Dodge Arena From: themonitor.com by Henry Miller In 1975 KISS just wanted to "Rock And Roll All Nite." They've done that — for more than 30 years. The masked monsters of rock continue their legendary careers tonight when they, along with the KISS Army, invade Dodge Arena in KISS' Rock the Nation Tour. It will be the last stop for the tour in the United States. The four-man band will wrap up the tour in Monterrey, Mexico on Saturday and Sunday and then in Mexico City on Tuesday. "It has been an amazing life, there's no question about it," bassist GENE SIMMONS said in a phone interview recently. "This tour has been amazing — it's tourist season, there are entire rock festivals going on, people are canceling shows left and right and female singers are complaining about broken knees — but people are still coming out to see us." As for the biggest reason generations are still flocking to see KISS live — it's usually one heck of an energetic show. [more] KISS Photos: Dallas, TX 2004 From: Joe (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more KISS photos from Joe)
KISS' Stanley better now From: palmbeachpost.com By Thom Smith KISS' July 30 concert at Sound Advice Amphitheatre left the crowd yelling for more, but it also left guitarist PAUL STANLEY gasping for air. Stanley, 52, collapsed backstage after the show and was rushed to a local hospital. The band, touring with Poison, postponed shows on July 31 in Tampa and Aug. 1 in Pensacola. A statement on the band's Web site said Stanley was treated for lost fluids and heat exhaustion. Stanley was much better on Tuesday, Aug. 3. In the morning he held a telephone press conference from West Palm Beach to announce a DVD of the band's Aug. 17 Mexico City show. That night he and KISS suited up for a show in Birmingham, where he confessed to Verizon Wireless Music Center manager Tony Ruffino, "This heat is killing me." Gene to be guest judge on American Idol From: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS A few days ago, the band signed some lithos that will be available at KISSWORLD in the near future. You can always click here to find out what happening there. When the KISS tour ends in Mexico City on the 17th, I'll be heading to New York City to film NBC's THIRD WATCH. This will be my third episode. This is a quality show, by the way. Check it out. I watch it faithfully every week. On December the 3rd, THE FRIARS OF BEVERLY HILLS will be holding a (...o'boy...can't wait to get reamed on this one) GENE SIMMONS ROAST. Yep. And, there will be celebs there who will, in the usual grand style, be drilling me a second butt hole. I probably deserve it. There will be a Friars Journal full of ads and stories. A big chunk of the monies will go to Pediatric Aids. More news soon. [more] KISS Photos From: Edenbaby (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more KISS photos from Edenbaby)
Peter on "Fatherhood" Replay From: PeterCriss.net If you missed it the first time it aired Peter will be guest staring on the new animated show called "Fatherhood", based on Bill Cosby's best selling book, of the same name...on Nick at Nite. Peter's episode #108 "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" will be airing on Tuesday August 24 at 9:00 p.m. and again on Sunday August 29 at 10:00 p.m. KISS, I hear you calling From: The Toronto Star by Tim McKenna 
There are some things a dad should do for his daughter, but I began to doubt that chasing the gods of thunder through a Pennsylvania rainstorm was one of them. The gods of thunder are, of course, the '70s rock band KISS and Pennsylvania is a long drive from home. But my daughter and I were on a mission to see the iconic band. I am a 51-year-old family man with an unimpressive knowledge of rock music. Lexi is my 14-year-old daughter who is a late but fervent addition to the KISS army. She knows their history and all their songs. She reads about their shows online and was disappointed they won't play Canada on this tour. [more] ERIC SINGER Q&A From: KISSHell KISS HELL: What are your impressions of the current KISS tour from Australia to Japan to the USA? ERIC SINGER: Japan/Australia was really good! The band is starting to get it's legs now & should be steaming by the US dates!! KH: The coolest review I've seen was the Sydney club show. How was it to do a club show with KISS again? ES: The 2 smaller shows we did in Australia were great! Alot of fun to say the least. We did so many older/rare songs. It was all about the music for these shows. No smoke & mirrors this time. We rehearsed at sound checks at the previous few shows to get this material down. KH: Do you listen to the 'Instant Live' CD's after shows? What do you think of having live CD's out after every show? ES: We sometimes do listen to the CD's. We need to check the balance/levels etc... But, we also want to see how we sound too. We really want the band to play well every night!!! KISS fans deserve the best we can give them!! These make for a great fan item/souvenir as well... [more] Shaun Micheel is Just Another Boring PGA Tour Pro Until you meet him From: Golf Magazine by Chris Lewis 
It's three days before showtime, but Shaun Micheel has the jitters. The costume -- ACE FREHLEY's original stage outfit from KISS's 1976 Destroyer Tour -- is en route to a GOLF MAGAZINE photo shoot. The makeup and wig are all set, but the reigning PGA champion is preoccupied by the only piece of rock 'n' roll gear he'll have to furnish himself. "My question is, what am I gonna wear underneath the costume?" he asks. "How about a cucumber?" a friend says. "Remember Spinal Tap?" [more] Tampa and Pensacola Shows Cancelled From: KISSOnline.com The KISS/POISON concerts postponed from Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 1st in Tampa and Pensacola have been cancelled. Due to commitments with tour routing we were unable to reschedule this date. Patrons holding tickets for this performance can receive refunds at point of purchase. Online and phone purchases will automatically be credited back to their credit cards. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this situation. If you purchased your tickets through KISSONLINE please call 1-800-242-8881 or email tickethelp@fanfire.com for refunds. A modified KISS From: Nola.com By Keith Spera "I don't blame people for not believing that this is the last tour, and that's OK," said KISS bassist GENE SIMMONS in 2000, during what he promised would be his band's farewell. "People will believe what they want." Believe this: If a dollar remains on, under or near the table, Simmons will unapologetically make a grab for it. Thus, a modified KISS is back on the road. On the current "Rock the Nation" tour, Simmons and co-leader PAUL STANLEY are joined by ERIC SINGER, who occupied the drum chair for several years prior to the original quartet's 1996 reunion. Singer returned when original drummer PETER CRISS bowed out of the band's 2001 tour of Australia and Japan. [more] KISS Announces Plans for Concert DVD From: Associated Press Kiss announced it will tape a concert in Mexico this month for distribution on DVD. In a conference call Tuesday from Palm Beach, Fla., singer PAUL STANLEY said the band would tape its Aug. 17 show in Mexico City. Tickets for the concert at the Palacio de los Deportes sold out quickly. Stanley didn't indicate when the DVD would go on sale, but said it would be distributed internationally. KISS and makeup: Another bloody good show From: The Birmingham News by Mark Baggett KISS has played for what seems like 100,000 years now. They'll probably continue for 100,000 more, if their Tuesday show at the Verizon Wireless Music Center is any indication. According to VH1, KISS has played more than 3,500 concerts over more than 30 years, in front of 78 million fans around the world. On KISS' current "Rock the Nation" tour, you can expect greasepaint, costumes and fake blood, but never will you find lip-synching. There are no "extra" keyboardists or tracked backing vocals, either. Advertisement [more] KISS postpones show From: St. Petersburg Times A concert by KISS and Poison at the Ford Amphitheatre was postponed Saturday afternoon, hours before the bands were to take the stage, after KISS guitarist PAUL STANLEY was hospitalized following a concert Friday in West Palm Beach. A statement on the KISS Web site said Stanley lost fluids and suffered heat exhaustion after the West Palm Beach show. "He is being treated now," the statement said. [more] PAUL STANLEY Hospitalized - shows POSTPONED From: KISSOnline.com 
The July 31st Tampa show and the August 1st show in Pensacola, FL have been POSTPONED. They will be rescheduled, stay tuned to KISSONLINE for more details as they are released. During KISS' high energy show in West Palm Beach PAUL STANLEY lost fluids and suffered heat exhaustion. He is being treated now. If you purchased your tickets through KISSONLINE please call 1-800-242-8881 or email tickethelp@fanfire.com for questions.
|
     | |||||||||||||||||||
|
 KISS Museum
News Archive
Features
Tour Dates
Photos
KISS ASYLUM © 1995-2008, all rights reserved. KISS ASYLUM is an unofficial, fan run KISS web site. KISS ASYLUM is optimized for 800x600 screen resolution or higher using Internet Explorer 6.0 and it is recommended that you have the Flash, Real Player, and Quicktime plug-ins to experience the rich audio and video media. Have KISS News to report? Email us at news@kissasylum.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | | |||||||||||||||||||
