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 May 2005 NewsPage updated on May 31, 2005All 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.
PAUL STANLEY Art CollectionFrom: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux Thanks to Gerard Marti for sending us these great photos of Paul and his artwork. If you have any interest in buying the originals or the limited edition prints please visit Gerard's website www.celebrityfineart.com. (Pictured: Actor Richard Chamberlain, Paul and Comedian George Lopez standing before Purple Haze) [more] 
Memorial DayFrom: KISSAsylum.com Over the last year, we have heard from so many soldiers and family members around the world who also happen to be KISS fans. Many of them are in Iraq and Afghanistan right now. This Memorial Day please remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and security of our nation. Take a moment out of your busy holiday weekend to also think of the troops currently defending America and advancing freedom around the world. KISS Army's 30th Anniversary Celebration in Norway From: KISS Army Norway Gods Of Thunder Festival & KISS Expo - Saturday 10th September - Sentrum Scene in Oslo Go to www.ticketmaster.noto get tickets. KISS fans and KISS merchandise dealers from the whole world is invited when KISS Army Norway celebrate the most dedicated fans in the world; the KISS Army! Come to Oslo, experience a full scale KISS Expo as well as a KISS rockfestival that will showcase some of the chart topping and award winning bands that recorded a song for the upcoming Norwegian KISS tribute album. WIG WAM, #1 chart topping supergroup has already been confirmed for the festival. Wig Wam recently recorded "I Was Made For Loving You" with KISS-guitarist BRUCE KULICK. The Expo will include an explosive KISS coverband, a KISS museum, KISS merchandise dealers, videofootage on a movie screen, make-up contest, giveaways, KISS karaoke and much more. KISS Army Norway hope to see fans and KISS dealers from the whole world at our gigantic celebration of KISS and it's fans. All foreign visitors are welcome to contact us at stig@kissarmynorway.com for more information. If you're a KISS merchandise dealer who would like to do business at our event let us know. The Album: "Gods Of Thunder - A Norwegian Tribute To KISS" KISS Army Norway and Voices Music Entertainment will release a tribute album September 5th that will bring tribute CD's to a new level both musically and visually. Chart topping and award winning bands from Norway to perform their favourite KISS-songs. Ken Kelly who did the legendary painting for the Destroyer and Love Gun album has painted his third KISS cover for this tribute CD. [more] Live DVD From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux The SantuaryRecords.com website has Listed under Coming Soon! KISS – "Rock The Nation Live !" 2 dvd set. Also Bag – first release on Simmons Records – August 30th Gene at Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005 From: 94WSP - Philadelphia, PA 94WYSP Presents Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005! Friday, June 24th at The Electric Factory! Hosted by 94WYSP's COUZIN ED!! Co-hosted by GENE SIMMONS Rock Guest: Danko Jones and Octane Celebrity Judges It may not be Philadelphia's longest running tradition, but it certainly is the city's favorite...by far!!! Seriously, what is more entertaining than a night of beer, bands, and the Delaware Valley's Hottest BABES??? Last year, we had Mini-Kiss. This year, we have improved tenfold. Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005 features...the real KISS. Yes! The rumors are true...the ultimate ladies man, GENE SIMMONS, will be my co-host for the ultimate pageant. This is the way people really want to see the Miss Universe or Miss America pageant go down! ALL tickets are FREE (just listen to 94WYSP) and T&A is included!!! http://www.couzined.com/media/audioplayer.php?id=97 [more] KISS Author on radio Memorial Day Weekend From: www.KISSfiction.com Central New York is rolling out the red carpet this Memorial Day weekend for author Colette Shaw when she returns for one of the first times since she graduated from high school in the area. Shaw's KISS-inspired novel, Won't Get Fooled Again, was published by Loose Slips Press and is available to the public at www.OverLookedBooks.com. SUNDAY, MAY 29: Colette Shaw will be the guest on WXXE-FM's "This Is Rock & Roll Radio" broadcast live from Syracuse, NY or via web at www.WXXE.org. Expect lots of KISS music and KISS talk! TUESDAY, MAY 31: Colette will conduct all-day "Reach for Your Dreams" seminars at Tully High School in Tully, NY. [more] 
Big Screen Concerts: KISS Rockin' The CorpsFrom: BigScreenConcerts.com JOSEPH E. ROBERT, JR. SPENCER PROFFER, QUINCY JONES, DOC McGHEE and JERRY INZERILLO proudly invite you to: "An American Night of Thanks" A spectacular night of music and comedy to support the families of troops that have been wounded or have lost their lives in our defense. The LIVE private military event drew over 44,000 attendees at Camp Pendleton on April 1, 2005. Nationally acclaimed musical artists and a variety of celebrities provided the entertainment, including Cedric the Entertainer (Master of Ceremonies), Destiny’s Child, Godsmack, Hootie and the Blowfish, Jay Mohr, KISS, Louie Anderson, Richie Sambora and Ted Nugent. [more] 
Mini-KISS DatesFrom: MiniKISS
Interview with BRUCE KULICKFrom: RockEyez.com by: Brian Rademacher Hey, Bruce what’s up? What are you doing today? Well I going to see my Mom and I am preparing for a DVD that my brother Bob and I are going to do which is an instructional video. I am preparing the guitars for that. It will be cool. I am teaching five KISS songs that should out later this year. Then I am back on the road with Grand Funk. I have a couple weeks off in May, July, and August which are peak season for Grand Funk. Everything is going good. The dates in European were fun. What was the first album you bought? [more] Interview with Gene From: KISS Underground Archives The KISS Underground Archives site has posted an exclusive interview with singer/bassist GENE SIMMONS, conducted by John Jeffrey. The following is an excerpt from the chat: Q: What's going on in the world of KISS? [more] 
Silvertone and PAUL STANLEY Present Instruments to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation From: PaulStanleysParadise.com KISSAsylum note: While this isn't really "new"......it's from March 23rd, we had this sent to us by another fan. We think it's great when Paul does something nice for people, especially kids, so we thought it deserved being brought to people's attention. From SilvertoneGuitar.com SMC, (Samick Music Corp.) announces the presenting of several Hazelton brand Band & Orchestra Instruments to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. The instruments were delivered Tues. March 22, 2005 to Felice Mancini by way of PAUL STANLEY and SMC's Marketing Manager Tony De La Rosa and Band & Orchestra/M.I. Product Specialist Frank Salazar. As an endorsee of one of SMC's instrument brand, Silvertone, Stanley wanted to take part in the donation of another SMC's brands instrument, Hazelton, for placement in schools that are in need of assistance with continuing music programs. Stanley was instrumental in bringing SMC together with the Mr. Holland's Opus foundation. [more] 
Gene at Contender FinaleFrom: AP Photo by Danny Moloshok Rock Star GENE SIMMONS attends the finale of the boxing reality television show 'The Contender' Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Dale 'Demon' Torborg From: MLB.com Note from KISSAsylum: - Dale and his lovely wife, Asya (former WCW diva) are expecting their first child in August. On the road again: Sunday marked the end of Dale Torborg's month-long run with the White Sox as their temporary director of conditioning. Torborg replaced Allen Thomas, who battled his way back from a serious bout of cellulitis in his left leg. Torborg returns to his regular job within the organization, which is serving as the Minor League strength and conditioning coordinator. He travels from team to team and hires all the strength guys for each team. [more] 
Black Diamond From: Black Diamond Black Diamond, the all female tribute to KISS, would like to remind all the KISS fans in the Kansas City area to come out Sunday night for KISSFEST at the Grand Emporium!! We are looking forward to our first visit to Kansas City and hope the KISS ARMY comes out in full support! See you there for a KISS- filled rockin' night! Gene and Paul at Lenny Kravitz From: Hollywood Reporter by Craig Rosen For a second encore, Kravitz brought George Clinton to the stage and bowed at his feet. He also gave props to KISS' PAUL STANLEY ( GENE SIMMONS also was spotted in the crowd) before launching into "Are You Gonna Go My Way." Kravitz might never be an innovator like Clinton, or even KISS, but at the Wiltern he proved to be quite the showman. 
Iowa's DeuceFrom: DesMoines Register by Joe Lawler There are more than 100 KISS tribute bands active around the world, and Des Moines is home to one of them. Deuce is comprised of members of local bands. Deuce is made up of Josh Brainard of On a Pale Horse as PAUL STANLEY, Joe Corigliano of Calous as PETER CRISS, Jim Corigliano of Odium is GENE SIMMONS and Erich Tran of ONLY is ACE FREHLEY. The quartet got its start performing as KISS on Halloween of last year. Friday night will be the second show in the black and white grease paint. McGhee Expands to Nashville From: Billboard (sent in by Bill France) Los Angeles-based manager Doc McGhee (KISS) will open a Nashville office of his McGhee Entertainment by September, Billboard reports. McGhee counts Chris Cagle and the Drew Davis Band as initial clients. 
Richie Ranno - StarzFrom: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux In case you didn't know it, NY Expo promoter and our friend, Richie Ranno is also the guitarist in 70's band STARZ. Check out http://www.starzcentral.com for some great photos, tour dates/info as well as CD releases by Starz and Ranno. Richie also played guitar on the track "Tunnel of Love" on GENE SIMMONS 1978 Solo LP. Also, here is a photo of Richie Ranno on stage jamming with Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Schenker and Roger Romeo of Legs Diamond from a 2004 San Antonio show. 
KISS: Behind The Mask paperbackFrom: KISSOnline.com Kiss: Behind the Mask: The Official Authorized Biography has been release in paperback, with a new cover. Kiss: Behind the Mask: The Official Authorized Biography by David Leaf and Ken Sharp Now everything is finally revealed about one of rock music's most outrageous and enduring phenomena. In this definitive, official authorized biography, authors David Leaf and Ken Sharp were given full, unprecedented access to KISS and their inner circle. [more] Gene at Lenny Kravitz From: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS Went to see LENNY KRAVITZ perform in LA. Lenny is as good as I've ever seen him. Backstage, JESSICA SIMPSON and NICK LACHAY said hello. ORLANDO JONES sat next to me up in the balcony. And, COURTNEY LOVE came by for a funny exchange. Got a kick out of hearing Lenny shout out the intro to I LOVE IT LOUD during the concert. 
PAUL STANLEY in VegasFrom: PAUL STANLEYs Paradise Gerard Marti, the gallery owner where Paul's art is being shown, was kind enough to pass on to me this pic from this past weekend from the Stevie Nicks concert he and Paul attended in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace. Here is a pic of Paul signing autographs for the crew at CP, and another painting by Paul. According to the gallery's website it is called Starting Over. 
Paul Co-writeFrom: PAUL STANLEYs Paradise One of the most recently penned PAUL STANLEY songs, titled 'Angel To You (Devil In Me)', appears on THE CLICK FIVE's four-song sampler CD that they sold at the shows during their recent tour. The Boston-based teen pop/rock outfit — whose music is being compared to that of THE CARS and CHEAP TRICK — have sold over 10,000 copies of their EP. "Paul co-wrote the song with members of THE CLICK FIVE, who also co-wrote two songs with Adam Schlesinger (FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE). 'Angel To You (Devil In Me)' features a guitar solo from Elliot Easton of THE CARS. THE CLICK FIVE's debut album, 'Greetings From Imrie House', will be [released on August 2 via Lava Records]. All songs on the album, produced by Mike Denneen (FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, AIMEE MANN and HOWIE DAY), were written (and performed) by THE CLICK FIVE, with the exception, of course, of the PAUL STANLEY and Adam Schlesinger co-writes." To listen to Angel to You (Devil to Me), The Click Five song Paul co wrote visithttp://paulstanleysparadise.freeservers.com/Paulssong.m3u 
KISSNationFrom: MetalSludge.com Metal Sludge's CopyCathouse is back again! This time we're talking to KISSNATION, highly regarded as New York City's ultimate KISS tribute. They've played all over the East Coast, at KISS conventions, and on televsion. But now their career reaches new heights as they do Metal Sludge's CopyCathouse! Speaking for KISSNATION today is their own GENE SIMMONS (a.k.a. Carlos Espada). He sent us a bunch of pictures of himself with Gene, so that's always great for shits and giggles. So enough of our yammering, let's learn all there is to know about KISSNATION! 1. Here is your chance to plug your band, your life, your missing bass, etc. [more] KISS DVD spanning 2 decades slated for Fall 2005 Release! From: Music Star Productions Music Star Productions is preparing for a Fall release of a new instructional DVD featuring KISS Guitarists Bruce and Bob Kulick. KISS Forever will feature each guitarist explaining selected KISS classics in their entirety. Bob and Bruce chose songs during their tenure in the band for inclusion in this DVD. Bob Kulick, has performed as KISS' session player from the late 70's to early 80's appearing on albums such as; KISS Alive II, PAUL STANLEY Solo Album and KISS Killers . He has also supplied his talents to recordings from bands such as; W.A.S.P and Meat Loaf. Bob has also recently won a Grammy award as a producer for his work on Motorhead's "Whiplash". BRUCE KULICK was KISS' lead guitarist from 1984-1996 and has performed guitar duties on many multi-platinum recordings and world tours for the band. Bruce, who has recently released his second solo CD is currently performing with Grand Funk Railroad and Union, a band also featuring former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi KISS Expo NYC 2005 Photos From: Joe & Tom "Here's a few photos of some dedicated Asylum fans, Joe & Tom. The guys came over early in the expo and introduce themselves as rabid Asylum supporters!!" - Keith Leroux (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more KISS photos from Joe & Tom)
PETER CRISS Autographed Drumheads for Charity From: Blabbermouth.net by Original KISS drummer PETER CRISS and former RAMONES skinsman Marky Ramone each autographed five drumheads that will be auctioned on eBay to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The auction is being held in conjunction with the recent Rock & Roll Ball VH1 Save The Music benefit concert in New York City presented by VH1 "Metal Moments" commentator John Ostronomy. The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in America's public schools by restoring music programs in cities across the country and raising public awareness about the importance of music participation for our nation's youth. The auctions can be viewed at this location. 
Collette Shaw's First NovelFrom: Overlooked Books "It's Always the Quiet Ones Who Hide the Biggest Secrets…" When college dean Colette Shaw's first novel, Won't Get Fooled Again, hits the streets June 1, 2005, KISS fans may have a tool for explaining their love of the band to the rest of the world. The book follows the upheaval of a business executive's personal and professional lives when her secret rock & roll life comes to light. Shaw was selling advance copies of her book at the NY/NJ KISS Expo on May 14, 2005. From her mild-mannered position as "Dean Shaw" to her new role as a rock & roll novelist, Shaw's life loosely parallels that of her protagonist, Suzanne Curtis. [more] Karl Cochran with Nuclear Assault From: KarlCochran.com Karl with join Nuclear Assualt on guitar for their upcoming European tour. Stop by and say hello! Nuclear Assualt European Tour June 25th - Holland Bibelot Dordrecht June 26th - Belgie Graspop Festival June 27th - Uk Underworld London June 28th - UK Rock City Nottingham June 29th - Scotland Cathouse Glasgow June 30th - UK The Pitz Milton Keyens July 1st - Uk Manchester Option July 2nd - Ireland Wheland Ireland July 3rd - Germany With full force L&#ouml;bnitz July 4th - France La Maroquineria Paris July 5th - Germany Röhre Stuttgart July 6th - Germany Backstage Munchen July 7th - Germany Zeche Carl Essen July 8th - Holland 013 Tilburg July 9th - Holland Doornroosje Nijmegen July 10th - Germany Live arena Munster KISS Expo NY 2005 Photos From: KISSAsylum photographer Rich St. Van (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more Expo photos from Rich)
"My Dad The Rock Star" DVDFrom: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS Spent the day doing television press for our forthcoming MY DAD THE ROCK STAR dvd VOL. I. Soon as I know release dates, artwork and so on, will post it. In Holland "My Dad The Rockstar" DVD was released also as a limited numbered boxset edition out. This set (pictured) contains 9 dvd's and a book in a slipcase. An American Night Of Thanks From: KISSOnline.com JOSEPH E. ROBERT, JR. SPENCER PROFFER, QUINCY JONES, DOC McGHEE and JERRY INZERILLO proudly invite you to: "An American Night of Thanks" A spectacular night of music and comedy to support the families of troops that have been wounded or have lost their lives in our defense. The LIVE private military event drew over 44,000 attendees at Camp Pendleton on April 1, 2005. Nationally acclaimed musical artists and a variety of celebrities provided the entertainment, including Cedric the Entertainer (Master of Ceremonies), Destiny's Child, Godsmack, Hootie and the Blowfish, Jay Mohr, KISS, Louie Anderson, Richie Sambora and Ted Nugent. [more] KISS Podcast #5 From: KISSPodcast.com KISSpodcast.com The KISS Podcast show number 5 was just released. The theme for this show is the famous MTV unplugged show. You can really hear how much fun and how loose this show was when it was recorded at the Sony Music Studios ten years ago in 1995. There are some songs I will play that never even made any official release. There is a new KISS Test and I talk a bit about the website. Please click on the link below to download the show or listen to the show directly from your browser. Or subscribe to our show by way of our xml subscription feed (instructions found in the Marshall Amp on the right). http://www.kisspodcast.com/kiss/podcast/the_kiss_podcast_show_number_5 ERIC CARR Audition Tape on EBAY From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux Interesting item found on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29913&item=7517086199 
This is the original cassette tape that ERIC CARR submitted to KISS to audition for the band. The writing is in ERIC CARR's handwriting. At the time, his name was Paul Caravello. The tape has Torpedo Girl which he plays drums along with, Shandi which he sings to and You Really Got Me and The Cradle Will Rock, 2 Van Halen songs which he plays drums to. The drums and vocals that he performs are on the right side of the recording and there is a note written by Eric telling the listener where the drums & vocals are. This tape is absolutely authentic and has been in my possession since 1987 when I bought it from KISS's former manager's warehouse. I listened to it and it works and sounds just fine. This is a rare, one of a kind, KISS collectible. Good luck bidding. 
Playboy - RussiaFrom: KISSOnline.com The current issue of Playboy in Russia features the Girls of KISS. ESP Photos From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux BRUCE KULICK sent us over this link to a set of awesome ESP photos from their recent mini European tour. http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Album=JU7H66XH 
Maul Stanley UpdateFrom: MetalSludge.com We recently received a cryptic e-mail from someone calling himself "Maul Stanley." You heard right: Maul Stanley! We have no idea who he is or what this is all about, but we thought it was entertaining enough to share with our Sludgeaholics. Plus, it's Friday the 13th and a slow news day. It seems that Maul Stanley attended something called Star Wars Celebration III during the weekend of April 21-24, supposedly the largest Star Wars gathering in history. Star Wars actors, artists, props, special effects presentations, fans in costume... you get the idea. http://www.MetalSludge.tv/main/index.php?module=subjects&func=viewpage&pageid=998 
Ace SiteFrom: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux I have been getting quite a few emails thanking me for my comments to Wendy Moore about not coming to my expo. Seems like there are a lot of fans out there who feel the same way. Here's one with a link to a great Ace Site run by Raina and Wolf: Keith, Just wanted to drop you a quick line of thanks from everyone at the ACE=GOD message board for your response to Wendy Moores request. We have a very positive ACE FREHLEY community and it was refreshing to read your stance on her attendance at the Indy expo! I hope to see you at the Chicago expo this year(When it's finally scheduled). And stop by the board if you get time. http://www.ace-equals-god.com/acesdomain.htm Thanks, Greg 
Elmer StanleyFrom: Ben Duvall "Elmer Stanley" Morphed Cartoon by Ben Duvall (11 year old artist, musician, and KISS fan). Sealed With A KISS From: LydiaCriss.com Lydia Criss, ex-wife of KISS drummer PETER CRISS, has unveiled the cover to her long-awaited book "Sealed with a KISS". Scheduled to be released later this year, this Deluxe Hardcover collection contains over 1,500 rare and unpublished photos along with many untold in-depth stories. Catch a glimpse of the cover for "Sealed with a KISS" currently being previewed at: http://www.lydiacriss.com  ERIC SINGER with Ronnie Montrose From: KISSAsylum.com photo by: B. Towner ERIC SINGER will join Ronnie Montrose on drums at the Saturday May 28th MONTROSE show at Rib Fest America St. Louis. NY Expo Weekend Review From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux I'm back in INDY and as promised here is a more detailed report of last weekend's NY KISS Expo. Expo attendance was really great, well over 1000 fans. There were a lot of dealers including Peter Arquette/KISS Museum, Warren from the KISS Magazine, Frank's Collectibles, Allen from Cincy and KISSshop. Over 100 tables I would guess. People selling just about everything, old and new, and some dealers selling things they should not have been selling. They learned the hard way. Police entered the event in the early afternoon and raided several dealers. From what I heard they took a few people away in police cars and confiscated all bootleg DVDs and CDs. Our KISSAsylum/KISSshop tables were in the back corner of the room next to ERIC SINGER's table. Eric signed autographs throughout the day. He was really accessible, staying for over 6 hours. Joe Lynn Turner and our buddy Karl Cochran had tables next to Eric. Lydia Criss was also there promoting her upcoming book. KISSNation, ZO2, Richie Ranno's All-Star Band and Jaded were also on hand and all performed live later in the day. KISSAsylum's own Russ Dannacker was on hand too. Chris Kiska and Mac from the Ace camp also stopped by to catch up. Thanks to all of our Asylum friends who came by to say hello!! It was really great seeing our old friends and meeting new ones. Leaving the expo I had an awkward moment with Wendy Moore though! She stopped me in the hall way and introduced herself and then asked why I wouldn't have her as a guest at my INDY KISS expo. I simply told her the truth. I'm friends with Ace and Ace has always been good to me. It's nothing personal with Wendy. She seems very nice but I just don't want to have any guest who is there promoting something negative. I promote KISS Expos to celebrate KISS, not to knock KISS. I'm not questioning what she has written; I just choose not to read it and certainly not help promote it at my expense. Well back to the weekend... [more] 
Cracked Mirror StoryFrom: vintageibanez.tripod.com by Michael Wright Here's the story of one of the more interesting Ibanez guitars from the '70's, as told by Jeff Hasselberger himself. "The KISS boys were always good for a challenge or two. Rather than get wrapped up in the minutiae of fret crown shapes and potentiometer tapers, PAUL STANLEY knew what the important issues were - like should the pickguard be chrome plated or polished stainless. "Paul's legendary Mirror Ball Iceman is a perfect example of how to push the envelope of guitar technology. It started with a phone call from Paul about his idea to have a guitar that resembled a shattered mirror. His exact words, if I recall, were, "I want it to look like somebody hit a mirrored guitar with a hammer right on the pickups." "It sounded easy enough. I got some 1/8" mirror, cut it into the shape of an Iceman and smacked it in the pickup area with a ham- mer. What I ended up with was about 10,000 bits of mirror dust where the hammer hit and three other pieces. This was obviously not going to work. "I was going to have to cut each piece to look like it was shattered. I went out and got a lot more 1/8 mirror and a handful of glass cutters. [more] 
KISSNATION at SaloonFrom: KISSNATION KISSNATION is back and taking over Manhattan's upper east side! It's going to be a major rock and roll party as we perform the BEST of KISS! The night begins with an OPEN BAR at 7pm to get the party started! So get BACK in the NY Groove with us for one incredible evening of, Music, Mayhem and FUN! FRIDAY May 20, 2005 KISSNATION at SALOON 1584 York Ave (84 & 84 st.) New York, NY Open bar 7-9 Cover $10. Kissnation starts at 10pm For more information, please contact venue at 212-570-5454 or visit http://www.kissnation.com or http://www.saloonnyc.com KISS Expo New York 2005 Photos From: Gary Hirsch (S&H Studios) (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more Expo photos from Gary)
NY Expo Initial Report From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux Just a short note about yesterday's expo. I will write a full review after our flight home Monday. It was an exciting day to say the least. Rich Ranno put on another great event and attendance was high! ERIC SINGER stayed at his table for over 6 hours signing autographs and chatting with the fans. The RIAA showed up during the day with Federal officers and raided serveral dealers who were selling bootleg DVDs and CDs. After the event we went with Eric to see Karl Cochran perform with Joe Lynn Turner and hung out with ACE FREHLEY!! Ace looked great and was in good spirits. More to follow... Kulick Ontario Guitar Clinic From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux June 23rd 7 pm BRUCE KULICK appears for a clinic for ESP guitars and REVOLUTION MUSIC. Bruce will also appear with Grand Funk Railroad, live in concert, the 24th and 25th at CASINO RAMA just outside of Toronto. RevolutionMusic 430 Speers Road - Oakville Email: info@revolutionmusic.ca Message From BRUCE KULICK From: Kulick.net by BRUCE KULICK 
Hello everyone! Happy to be home in the States, but I do miss my fans in Europe already.My trip started with a great KISS expo in Cincinnati. The weather was bizarre, snowy rain etc, but the fans were passionate and happy to party with the KISS clan. Next day I was off to Sweden to join Eric, John and Chuck as ESP. I arrived after a long layover in Paris' Charles DeGaulle airport (7 hours - ouch!) in Stockholm, Sweden where the weather was exceptional. Funny how Ohio had the typical Sweden weather! Anyway, got to the hotel, and after freshing up, off to the Hard Rock Cafe for some interviews and meet and greets with some special fans. KISS means so much in Sweden, so I always get alot of press there. (Thank you Erik from Expressen and Dr. Rock, your support is welcome). Next day the entire band went to do a radio interview and we were quite the comedy show... calling ESP means some nasty things as opposed to ERIC SINGER Project. Apparently you can use words not allowed on US radio in Sweden so we had some fun with that. [more] 
My Favorite Record: KISS Alive!From: Revolver Magazine by Anthrax's Scott Ian "This is one of the records that made me want to rock. It's one of my all-time favorites, and there's never been a time when I can't listen to it. Nothing captured the band quite like it." 
KISS Mural at Music StoreFrom: GeneSimmons.com Just wanted to show you that we have immortalized KISS in the electric guitar section of my music store. I've been a fan since '75. Please come back to Ga. real soon!!!! Doug Ponier Ponier Music Marietta, Ga. http://www.poniermusic.com 
New Poster MagazineFrom: Marcio Siqueira, Brazil KISS in new "Grandes Mitos do Rock", which is a poster magazine. GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels From: GeneSimmons.com by GENE SIMMONS The Pilot episode of our new show for the fine folks at A&E has just gone to New York to be viewed by everyone. I just watched the first edit and we all love it. I'm very proud of the production. Leslie Grief, our producer, is also my partner. I brought Leslie on to produce my MR. ROMANCE/Oxygen show, which is about to be picked up for additional episodes. We also have an upcoming NETWORK TELEVISION SERIES we both created and are Exec Producing (although I can't be more specific just yet). Leslie, you may recall, produced the GENE SIMMONS 24/7 A&E Special that was broadcast last year. GS FAMILY JEWELS, stars myself and the Beautiful Lady to whom I have been Happily UNmarried for almost 22 years, Shannon Tweed... our towering, handsome, young Heir To The Throne, Nick Tweed Simmons...and the future President of the United States and Miss America herself, Sophie Tweed Simmons...and, a host of thousands. Literally. [more] 
Happy Birthday Eric!From: KISSAsylum.com Everyone here at Asylum would like to wish our good friend ERIC SINGER a wonderful birthday!! How old are you this year? 30? See you this weekend Eric!! Axe Recovered! Thank You!! From: Carlos Espada Greetings, This is Carlos Espada from KISSNATION once again. First I must thank you all for the tons of phones calls & e-mails I received after reporting the news that my Axe bass was stolen. It was posted on every site I could think to post it on. I am happy to report that the bass was returned to me this morning. So to all in the KISS ARMY, I thank you for all the kind e-mails & phones calls. Also for all the help in spreading the word. The KISS Army is by far the greatest Army there is. Carlos Espada KISSNATION Home of the French KISS Army From: diamnoir.free.fr by Fred A few more pics from the recent ESP' European Tour have just been posted on Diamant Noir, the First French KISS Website! They were taken by Sylvain Avat in Pamplona (05/01) and Barcelona (05/02). Check them out here, at the bottom of the page: http://diamnoir.free.fr/pages/ericsingerproject.htm. English translation of the article will come soon. 
Simmons Creates A New Generation of RockersFrom: ContactMusic.com KISS bassist GENE SIMMONS is teaching children how to rock in an upcoming British TV series - and network bosses are so thrilled with the concept they have already commissioned a second run. ROCK SCHOOL, which is set to be screened on CHANNEL 4, sees the ANIMALIZE star training young classical music students in the wild ways of rock and roll - culminating in the 13-year-olds opening a show for rock band MOTORHEAD. But even though the future looks bright for the show, Simmons is not popular with everyone. Channel 4's entertainment mogul ANDREW NEWMAN says, "If I was to say GENE SIMMONS wasn't an idiot, I'd be lying." 
More ESP Photos/VideoFrom: Eric-Singer.com More photos and video of Eric and ESP from recent European mini tour are online at ESP Pix NY KISS Expo From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux Don't forget the big New York KISS Expo is next weekend. Hope to see a lot of Asylum friends there. Please stop by and say hello. Look for us at ERIC SINGER's table. We'll have several tables of official merchandise on sale and we will also be selling tour merch sent from our friends over at KISSonline.com! Mention your an Asylum visitor and get a free prize!! The 19th Annual NY KISS Expo comes to the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza, Meadowland Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ, Saturday, May 14th, noon to midnight! This year's guests include:
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Check out an old friend's new bandFrom: KISSAsylum.com Brent Fitz formerly of UNION/Vince Neil, is now playing in a hot new band, Theory Of A Deadman. Look for Brent and Theory Of A Deadman to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this Tuesday May 10th. They will be playing there new hit single "No Surprise". Theory Of A Deadman will be on tour in the U.S starting May 22nd. Check them out and say hello to Brent. For more info check out their web sites at TheoryOfADeadman.Com and BrentFitz.Com 
May Q&A with TOMMY THAYERFrom: TommyThayer.com photo by Al Soluri Question #1 What are your thoughts on KISS being given the cold shoulder by the Hall of Fame? — Linda La Rosa, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tommy: Haven't thought much about it. KISS has never been the critics or the industry "insiders" choice, KISS is the band of the people. KISS has been warmly embraced by millions of fans for over 30 years and that's all that matters. Question #2 How often do you practice chords, solos, etc, alone? Is it at home? — Dave Bennett, Tulsa, Oklahoma Tommy: I still practice! Actually when we get closer to a tour I practice more but it's really like riding a bike. I've been playing KISS songs ever since I started playing guitar in 1974, so they're well ingrained. Question #3 Tell us something you suggested to Gene or Paul about the stage show that they changed because it was a good idea? — Bobby Fowler, Reno, Nevada Tommy: There might have been something, but I honestly don't recall. [more] 
Calling on the KISS Army for Help!From: Carlos Espada Greetings all, My name is Carlos Espada, bassist for KISS tribute band, New York City's KISSNATION. Recently my Axe bass was stolen from The New Jersey area. This particular bass is unique because I built it myself, from the ground up. It looks exactly like The GENE SIMMONS Axe Bass, with just a couple of unique features. The blade is somewhat rounder on my bass and there is only one master volume knob, whereas the GENE SIMMONS Axe has two. I built the bass by hand and it has been with me for almost 4 years. I cannot begin to express how much this bass means to me, but I’m sure that fellow KISS fans and especially fellow musicians can empathize. About the bass: It has a bolt on neck. It has a blank head stock with a crack on the top right side of the head. The blade of the bass is chipped on the back end of the blade. It has one master volume knob. It was in a black gig bag when it was stolen. I’m including some pictures in this post in hopes that someone within the KISS fan community might come forward with any information about my axe’s whereabouts. It is my belief that it was most likely stolen and pawned, but I believe that somehow it will work its way back into the KISS community. To anyone who has any knowledge of my bass’ whereabouts, any information would be dearly appreciated. To whomever has current possession of my bass, I will offer a reward for its return…no questions asked. Please contact me via e-mail at: cespada905@yahoo.com Thank you, Carlos Espada KISSNATION Scooby Doo DVD From: tvshowsondvd.com What's New Scooby-Doo? - Vol 6: Monster Matinee has been announced for an August 9th release, just in time to particpate in Warner's 2005 Scooby-Doo promotion. In regard to the promo, look for great deals on all Scooby DVDs; details will be found in a store near you. As far as Monster Matinee goes, though, we've got all the details for you right now. Here's the description Warner sent us: It's a scream when rock band KISS plays Banning Junction's 100th-Anniversary Halloween Party in "A Scooby-Doo Halloween". Before scarfing up all the candy, the Mystery Inc. gang tries to scare up some nasty celebration spoilers. The legendary "San Franpsycho" snatches a champion skateboarder on notorious Alcatraz Island. Scooby-Doo and crew much catch some big air - and a scar-covered ghost! In "New Mexico, Old Monster", Scooby-Doo and good buddy Shooby-Doo solve the mystery of the flying Wakoomee Beast. On a visit to Japan, Shaggy's "Big Appetite in Little Tokyo" leads him to devour a cursed pizza that turns his dreams to nightmares when he becomes the Shagzilla who devours Tokyo! Episodes: "A Scooby-Doo Halloween", "San Franpsycho", "New Mexico Old Monster", and "Big Appetite in Little Tokyo". Special features for on this disc are "Haunted Hoax" and "Scooby-Doo menu challenge". Running time for the 4 episodes is 88 minutes, and the cost is $19.97 SRP. There are soundtracks in English, French and Spanish, all in Surround Stereo 2.0, plus there are subtitles in all three languages as well. Besides that, the release is closed captioned for the hearing impaired. Video is in the original 4:3 full screen format. Cover art isn't available yet, but stay tuned! ESP - Copenhagen, Denmark From: KISSAsylum.com by KISSAsylum reporter Dave, Sweden When KISS drummer ERIC SINGER announced that he was planning a European tour with his project ESP, a lot of people raised their eyebrows… Bands like ESP are hardly known by the average guy, but to a KISS fan this kind of event is quite hot. The band was playing in nightclubs big enough to fill up with "die hard fans". A lot of fans from the Scandinavian countries went to the gig ESP did in Copenhagen, Denmark. Most people seemed to agree on one thing... It was awesome!!! The fact that Eric and Bruce joined the stage together again was just wonderful. John Corabi also did a fantastic job and Chuck Garric... what a guy! The set list was a mix of songs by bands that the members of ESP play with or have played with before. They also did a couple of classics…mostly KISS and Union songs were performed, but also some songs by Mötley Crüe, BRUCE KULICK, Alice Cooper, GFR etc. The KISS songs were probably the most appreciated amongst the audience. Not very surprisingly, because I think a big part of the audience were pure KISS fans. (It's cool to hear material from 'Carnival of Souls' live.) But of course… songs like 'School's Out' and 'Born to Raise Hell', fired up the audience too! [more] 
KISS ChroniclesFrom: Universal Music Due for release on June 21st by Universal Music: Chronicles - KISS / Hotter Than Hell / Dressed To Kill Disc One - KISS Strutter Nothin' To Lose Firehouse Cold Gin Let Me Know Kissin' Time Deuce Love Them From KISS 100,000 Years Black Diamond [more] ERIC SINGER Podcast From: KISS Podcast The KISS Podcast show number 4 was just released. The theme to this show is ESP (ERIC SINGER Project). This the first show I have an actual member of KISS live in the show, which is ERIC SINGER. BRUCE KULICK, John Corabi and Chuck Garric are also present. I conduct an half hour interview backstage with the ESP band. We play some Carnival of Souls songs performed by Union and Dear Victims. There is a new KISS Test and we talk about the ESP experience. Please visit the site (http://www.kisspodcast.com/kiss/podcast/the_kiss_podcast_show_number_4/) to download the show or listen to the show directly from your browser. Or subscribe to our show by way of our xml subscription feed (instructions to be found in the Marshall Amp on the right). 
Ace on TVFrom: KISSAsylum.com by Russ Dannecker Original KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY 's brief appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" to promote the DVD release of the movie he appears in, "Remedy", will air on the E! channel on Tuesday, May 3 beginning at 11:00 p.m. The show will re-air Wednesday morning (May 4) at 2:00 a.m. ESP Babenhausen 2005 Photos From: Missi (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more ESP photos from Missi)
KISSArmy In Iraq First Show Report From: Matt Campbell Hello KISS ARMY!!!! Well, what can I say? I mean, we never thought it was going to happen, then all of a sudden on Friday night, BAM! There we were being announced..."ALL RIGHT IRAQ...YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST...THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE LAND, KISS ARMY!!! We were all very nervous, but once the opening notes of "Deuce" came out of Tommy Jackson's smoking Jackson Charvel, we knew there was no turning back. It was incredible! Our fellow soldiers didn't know what to think seeing four men in desert uniforms, KISS shirts, and makeup. Being that this was the first show for KISS Army In Iraq, we only played three songs, just to see how the crowd would react. We were expecting a few applause afterwards, but to our surprise, the troops went nuts! [more] KISS Army In Iraq Photos From: Matt Campbell (Click on the photos to see enlargements and more KISS Army in Iraq photos from Matt) Hey guys, These are some photos of us rocking Iraq last night.
KISS/Star WarsFrom: KISSAsylum.com by Grant in NJ / KISS Asylum reporter This is too much! Last weekend some friends dragged me to the enormous Star Wars Celebration in Indianapolis. It was so huge that even George Lucas himself showed up — something I was told that he hasn't done in almost 20 years years! There were tons of Star Wars actors and fans in costume and whatnot, but the one thing that stood out to me was this one guy walking around looking like KISS! I'm not sure if anybody there got the reference, but it caught my attention right away because I am such a huge KISS fan! The guy was dressed up like the Star Wars character Darth Maul, with the long cloak and red-and-black face make-up. But in addition he also had a black star over his right eye! His costume had the traditional platform boots with chains, spandex pants, wrist studs, that kinda stuff. And he kept talking in KISS references! Said he was writing a new album with songs like "Maul Hell's Breakin' Loose" and "Tossin' and Turnin' to the Dark Side!" He was absolutely hilarious! Again, I'm not sure how many Star Wars fans got the KISS references, but my friends and I did and we thought he was the coolest guy at the convention. I'm enclosing a photo that we took, hopefully you can use it on your site. I figured your readers would get a kick out of this. It just goes to show you, KISS is EVERYWHERE! Grant |
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