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 May 2006 NewsPage updated on May 31, 2006All 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.
From: Associated Press Rock musician GENE SIMMONS points to the slogan on his hat as he attends the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28, 2006, in Indianapolis. Simmons is helping promote the racing series. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
From: Reuters KISS bass guitarist GENE SIMMONS performs during the VH1 Rock Honors concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada May 25, 2006. The show, honoring the legends of hard rock, will be broadcast May 31 on the VH1 network. The tribute show celebrates the music and influence of Queen, Def Leppard, Judas Priest and KISS.
From: VH1 VH1's "The Vspot" broadband Website is featuring a video clip of unaired portions of the Rock Honors concert, including KISS performing "Detroit Rock City" (it is the third video, after Judas Priest's performance of "Breaking The Law" and Queen with the Foo Fighters performing "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions". View the video at www.vh1.com/vspot/player.jhtml?launchedFrom=/vspot/
KISS Jumbo Lollipops From: KISSmuseum.com New for 2006! KISS Jumbo lollipops are 2" in diameter with the total package being 8" long. A very detailed edible image of the Rock and Roll over album is seen through the clear candy shell. Sold singly or for all you lolli-lickers out there they are also offered in factory-sealed cases of 12. $2.95 each at KISSmuseum.com
From: KISSOnline Tommy: WOW! What a fantastic three days in Vegas and what a thrill to be a part of such a phenomenal and historic event! I took me 24-hours to fully recover and actually recall what happened! The four honored bands; Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Queen and of course KISS are literally my all-time favorite bands. The all-star jam with Slash, Scott Ian, Gilby Clark, Tommy Lee and especially Ace was incredible considering the fact that I'm also a huge fan of Ace, Motley, Guns, and Anthrax. The afternoon of the concert, Eric and I hung out at the pool with Brian May and Roger Taylor (of Queen) and Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters - great guys! Later, as we were walking to the cars for the ride to the backstage area, I saw Ace for the first time in about four years. He gave me a big hug and told me how great it was seeing everybody again - he was pumped up for the evening. One side note, I was curious why BRUCE KULICK wasn't there. Bruce was the lead guitarist of KISS for 12 straight years, a huge slice of KISStory. If for some reason he doesn't receive a Rock Honors ring, I'm giving him mine. We ended the night with a massive display of pyro, our show kicked ass and we left Las Vegas on a high. It was a great celebration for the fans and the bands, and I was truly honored to be a part of such a monumental event. Gene: Backstage is a place most people don't ever see. Backstage is where you get to see Ace and I hugging and wishing each other well. It's where Brian May and Roger Taylor and Paul Rogers say how blown away they were by the set...and likewise from us to them...where Tommy Lee is jumping up and down after having played with Rob Zombie, Scott Ian, Gilby Clarke and Slash and shouting out loud what a ball he had...where Slash keeps saying how intimidating we are in our KISS boots...where four guys who wear KISS war paint take what they do seriously...and with gratitude to the fans who make it all possible. Our thanks to you for making our dreams come true.
From: KISSOnline KOL: I know you like to keep KISSONLINE mainly focused on KISS, but can we ask you some PAUL STANLEY Questions? PAUL: Sure. Fire away! KOL: First off, how is married life? [more]
From: Indy Star Sure, there were costumed characters, marching bands, floats and giant helium balloons. But the 49th annual IPL 500 Festival Parade also featured Canadian cowgirls, Southern belles and a briefcase drill team. Spectators applauded Gov. Mitch Daniels, who led the Patriot Guard Riders on his Harley-Davidson, and cheered and whistled even louder for Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner who is this year's Indianapolis 500 pace car driver. Danica Patrick needed no announcer and drew some of the loudest screams. [more]
From: Steve Huff I'm a 28 year KISS fan and I just returned from the VH1 Rock Honors show after scoring some pit passes (here on KISS Asylum) and it was AMAZING, I was in the 2nd row! This was a great show and all bands were fantastic but KISS ruled the night. After the all-star tribute with Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee, Slash, Gilby Clarke, Scott Ian and ACE FREHLEY we were treated to a 4 song mini concert from the gods of thunder. Detroit Rock City was so sweet with TONS of pyro even though the stage was smaller than normal. Paul came by us during Deuce and I was able to touch his Guitar while he jammed inches away! I've been in the 2nd row before but this was closer as there were no seats to get in the way. During Love Gun Tommy went up on the riser which is what I was leaning on before it was lifted! After Love Gun all of the bands came out on stage and KISS was asked to do one more song. They decided on Makin' Love and Paul warned it wasn't rehearsed but they sounded incredible. This was a GREAT experience and thanks to KISS Asylum, I was able to get a hold of these passes. Make sure you watch it on the 31st on VH1! It was an amazing night for rock and roll!
From: NYC Kissfreaks This picture was taken at Dudleys last Saturday night. It was Steve "Budgie" Werner's (Ace's drummer) birthday bash. Ace came down to celebrate w/ us. In this photo is Budgie, Josh Galiani, the drummer of the Scrubs and Ace. Good time had by all, and the place rocked!!!!!!!!
From: Michael Johns I just got home from the VH-1 Rock Honors Show and all I got to say is WOW!!!! It was FANTASTIC!! and there was a MAJOR special guest in the band that played their tribute to KISS. I ended up 2nd row in the pit partially between Tommy and Paul's mic stand, just to the left of the scissor jack platform that Tommy used to go up to the rafters. The band that did the tribute to KISS performed GOD OF THUNDER and consisted of: ROB ZOMBIE SLASH GILBY CLARKE SCOTT IAN TOMMY LEE and the 6th surprise member of the band was none other than ACE FREHLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [more]
From: Jason Holliday This is a custom built bike from the ground up. Built by Papa's Choppers of Lakeland, FL. Build time took 6 months. The bike is not titled as I felt I did not want to spend the extra money for it, but all MSO's are in good order for the person who ends up with this gorgeous bike and you will be able to title it with no problem. The bike also has very low mileage, maybe 1500 or so. This amazing piece of art and machinery is available for sale on ebay. Many more photos available here.
KISS In-Concert Lighter From: KISSmuseum.com New release this week! This refillable lighter is adorned with vintage artwork from an Alive '75 concert poster. All-metal construction. 2.25" tall. $9.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: SpaceAceOnline These pictures were taken May 7, 2006 at the Dollars For Doc's Benefit, at Dudley's. [more]
From: Blabbermouth Tom Van Riper of Forbes.com interviewed KISS bassist/vocalist GENE SIMMONS for a feature called "First Job." A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Forbes.com: What was your first job? GENE SIMMONS: "I delivered the Long Island Star Journal in Jackson Heights, Queens, known as the Long Island Press on Sundays. Later, I picked up a second route, since I could put those papers in the same shopping cart. I had discovered you could make almost twice the money without putting in twice the time." [more]
From: KISSOnline If you want rock and roll all night, KISS Coffeehouse will be the place to be. On Tuesday, June 27th, legendary KISS band members PAUL STANLEY and GENE SIMMONS will be on hand at Myrtle Beach South Carolina’s Broadway at the Beach to cut the ribbon on the most outrageous coffee and dessert shop ever constructed. Through a deal brokered by Signatures Network, Inc., KISS’s exclusive merchandising company, the KISS Coffeehouse in Myrtle Beach, SC is the first licensed coffeehouse by the band known for their incredible stage show, face paint and full throttle rock and roll. "The idea was to take the energy and excitement of the live KISS show and bring it into a retail setting," explains long- time KISS fan and storeowner Brian Galvin. "KISS fans will not be disappointed!" pledged Galvin, who knows firsthand the high expectations loyal KISS fans will have for this concept. The coffeehouse will also serve as an official KISS Army recruiting office, exposing new fans and reminding die-hard supporters why KISS continues to be one of the most exciting bands in history. [more]
From: RichieScarlet.com Musical history was made just the other day when Richie Scarlet was playing at a benefit concert with "The Scrubs." To everyone's surprise, Richie was joined onstage by none other than ACE FREHLEY! The place went wild as Richie and Ace jammed out on "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Road House Blues". The fans were ecstatic to see Richie and the Ace together again onstage. The chemistry between them and their guitar style simply works! It was pretty obvious that the fans want more!
From: Eric-Singer.com Hi Eric, Friends of mine ask me to name my favorite drummer, I always have two names for them ... TOMMY LEE and ERIC SINGER ... you make drumming look so simple ! OK, Two questions here: First question: I never got to see KISS with you and Bruce Kulick, after the KISS "makeup" wears off again, IS THERE A POSSIBLITY THAT KISS WILL REGROUP WITH THE 1992-1996 LINEUP AGAIN ? (also Carnival of Souls is a bad-ass album; great writing, great music) Second question: DO YOU HAVE DRUM LESSON DVD OUT ? I'd like to buy it if there is one out there ! Thanks for your time, BILLY from LOUISIANA ES: Thanx Billy for the major props ! Although the "Revenge" era KISS was a great one I think like all things it is part of KISSTORY now. You never know what the future holds when it comes to KISS but I think it is safe to say that the band is on course for a future in make-up. I did an instructional video called "All Access to Drumming" in 1996 that is available on DVD and I also did a beginners video for PEARL drums that comes with all there entry level kits to help you get started from the minute you open the box ! It is called an introduction to Drumming w/ERIC SINGER Dear Mr. Singer, Thank you for always being a professional and for always being kind to all of us crazy KISS fans. I loved the ESP album or I guess I should say CD to avoid showing my age! The way you guys put those songs down made them seem so fresh and the sound was just incredible. So many of your fans have loved the same artists you were influenced by and it was great to hear your take on those tracks. Do you foresee another ESP album anytime in the near future? Thank you for letting me take up your time and please keep us rocking, there aren't too many "new" artists out there that can!!! I was also wondering who your favorite Brown's player is? Thanks again, Howard Dayton, Ohio [more]
From: KISSOnline.com KISS rehearsed in Los Angeles on Friday for the VH1 Rock Honors Show. Hab from Doc McGhee's office stopped by and snapped a few photos of the guys rehearsing. This was the first time KISS has played together since their one off corporate gig, Hondafest, last September in Ohio. ERIC SINGER told KISSonline "that while rehearsals started off just for Rock Honors, we ended up rehearsing half the set for the Japan shows. That's what's so great with this band. We haven't played in over eight months and we just picked up where we left off, like we've been playing every night on tour!" In other Rock Honor news, the all-star band playing as a tribute to KISS will be Slash, Rob Zombie, Scott Ian and Tommy Lee. Godsmack will be playing as tribute to Judas Priest, All American Rejects will be playing as tribute to Def Leppard and the Foo Fighters will be playing in a tribute to QUEEN.
From: TommyThayer.com How long did it take for you to feel comfortable getting around in the moonboots? -- Julian Dillard, Albuquerque NM Not long at all. The boots are custom fitted, whereas a mold is actually taken of your foot and then a boot is built around that. You still have to be careful in the boots, especially on stairs. At what part of a show are you completely unaware of the audience because you have "entered the zone?" -- Francis Lignan, Oakland CA [more]
From: VH1 At the first annual VH1 Rock Honors, members of KISS, QUEEN, Def Leppard and Judas Priest will be presented with a custom ring. Not your average show, not your average award… VH1 and Commemorative Brands, Inc. have produced 40 "class rings" to be awarded to the "VH1 Rock Honors" honorees. As we sing the praises of the artists whose music has made a lasting mark on the history of hard rock, VH1 will honor them with a 10 Karat white gold ring, with onyx, diamond and garnet stones. The "Rock Honors" ring celebrates the legends that have influenced the sound of hard rock for all time and symbolizes the long lived connection to heavy metal that will thrive as long as it is honored. Beginning this year, the ring will embark us onto a tradition that will continue to flourish for each generation to come. VH1's website has added a cool ROCK HONORS profile section on KISS and the other honorees. Shortly, they will add exclusive programming, show information and more. [more]
From: KISSOnline The UK's Classic Rock Magazine has done it once again! Their latest US edition, June 2006, features a great KISS cover story celebrating the 30th anniversary of the KISS masterpiece, DESTROYER. Classic 1976 KISS photos appear on both the cover and in the article, along with an interview with PAUL STANLEY.
From: KISSOnline KOL: There are fans who want to decide which lineup you should use in KISS. Some even get angry that their opinions seem to be ignored. How do you respond to those people? PAUL: I understand what is behind their hopes but they're living in a fantasy. Whatever someone thinks regrouping any particular lineup would achieve is wishful thinking. It's a fantasy, for example, for anyone to believe that if the original lineup got together, you'd have 1976 again or even 1996 for that matter. Time has passed and for a lot of reasons the people who made that magic have moved on. Our challenge is to always keep the integrity of the band and to remember what the band has always stood for through all the changes and circumstances that had to be dealt with. To put it bluntly, we started this band to be the masters of our own destiny and we will decide in every aspect, what we think is right for KISS. Have you ever been to a basketball game and seen people in the stands yelling directions to the coach and players? Guess what...The team knows their job and aren't polling the fans to vote on what they should do next. For us, a fan always has the choice to be a part of the KISS ARMY or to hand in their card. I respect it either way. And either way, I'm very thankful and deeply appreciative for the time we share. KOL: So what keeps you motivated to carry on with KISS? [more]
From: www.andpop.com The Click Five are a bit of a paradox. First off, they seem like a blast from the past. With their retro hairstyles and matching suits, they look more like the Beatles than today's typical tattooed rock stars. Second, they are an undeniably sugary-sweet pop band, with catchy tunes that tell their growing legions of female fans they're "just the girl I'm looking for." But make no mistake - they are no boy band. The members of the Click Five each play their own instruments, they perform no cheesy dance moves on stage, and their debut album, "Greetings from Imrie House," boasts guest appearances from some pretty big names in rock, including PAUL STANLEY of KISS, and Elliot Easton of the Cars. "KISS changed my life," enthuses keyboardist Ben Romans, who along with bass player Ethan Mentzer, guitarist Joe Guese, lead singer Eric Dill, and drummer Joey Zehr form the Click Five. "PAUL STANLEY came to our show last summer; then we went to their show. Somehow I ended up going to L.A., to PAUL STANLEY's house, to write 'Angel to You, Devil to Me,' which is a track on our album." [more]
From: Myrtle Beach Sun News There's plenty of dust and half-built structures inside the coming KISS Coffeehouse. Workers are there daily, trying to get it ready for a late May or early June opening. And the cafe is already looking to fill jobs. If you are interested, swing by the half-built cafe at Broadway at the Beach and grab an application. They are in a box just inside the front door. This will be a hard-rocker special. There will be servers with the trademark KISS face paint for special occasions and KISS classics rocking overhead as customers fill up on a KISS Frozen Rockuccino or a French KISS Vanilla. The coffeehouse will fill a 1,305-square-foot space at Celebrity Square, across from the Key West Grill. Band members GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY plan to attend the grand opening.
From: KISSOnline Paul and Gene just did a photo shoot for Japan's BURRN! Magazine while filming interview footage for VH1's Rock Honors. Ace and Peter filmed their VH1 interviews in NY last week. Photographer John Harrell also interviewed Paul, Gene and Tommy for two upcoming BURRN! issues to promote KISS' Japan Tour dates this summer. The first issue will be released June 5th and will feature Paul and Gene on the cover. The second issue will be released July 5th. KOL spoke with John Harrell today about the photo shoot and working with KISS. "It's always a pleasure working with Paul and Gene, they are true professionals, which explains their drive and passion after 32 years. They definitely put the 'K' in klass!," Harrell said. "They know what they want and how to get it. It's almost impossible to take a bad photo of them, which actually makes it quite difficult to choose the cover shot from so many great photos. The guys are so easy to talk to and always keep things humorous."
From: KISSAsylum.com Everyone at KISSAsylum wishes ERIC SINGER a happy birthday.
From: Robert Weedman This is not really current news, but I thought it was kind of fun. I was watching the classic Woody Allen film Annie Hall over the weekend, and near the end of the movie, you can see a KISS billboard advertising for their now legendary 1976 concert at Anaheim Stadium in California. I have been a KISS fan for 29 years now, and have never heard anyone mention you can see this KISS billboard on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles in the movie. Sorry the pictures are not the best, but you get the gist. I think it's pretty cool.
From: KISSOnline KOL: Recently we've seen some changes on KISSONLINE. What's your involvement in those changes? PAUL: Over the years it was obvious to anyone who looked at it, that KISSONLINE was in serious trouble. I would look at it and it would look like a band's obituary as opposed to something celebrating the band that exists now and the band's rich history. I had tried in different permutations and combinations of people to get it to what I thought it could be and should be and it was virtually impossible without basically cleaning house, and maybe to somebody on the outside, that seems like something that can be done overnight, but to do something properly is more involved. There's an old saying that you don't want to throw the baby out with the bath water. You don't want to dump everything good with the bad. So it was a series of trial and error and once things were clearly turning around it was important to bring somebody in who could take it the next step with me and the organization. I was very hot on the idea of bringing in Keith Leroux, because Keith is not only a fan, but has shown what he is capable of with KISS Asylum in the last few years. So my ambition and challenge was to take the best of what Keith was capable of doing and adding it to what no one could do that did not have access to the band. So the idea was to once and for all and at any cost and I mean dollars and feelings, to finally see KOL be what it should be. KOL: How do you feel about the fan run sites? [more]
From: Marty McStravick The UK KISS Expo at The Beatle's Cavern Club in Liverpool, UK on Sat 22nd July 2006 has just received news that Bob Kulick is confirmed to be a special guest for the event. Bob will do a Question & Answer session at the event. The expo will also feature a double show by the KISS Tribute "Hotter Than Hell" who will highlight their first time UK performance by paying tribute to ERIC CARR and VINNIE VINCENT in an unplugged afternoon set. The evening Hotter Than Hell show will be all plugged in and will feature Bob Kulick for a selection songs hand picked by him.
From: Gypsy Rose Finally have my Official Wall Of KISS finished and thought I would share a picture of some of my most prized possessions with my fellow KISS fans. I had the PAUL STANLEY pictures on the right side framed last month and my wall is now complete. On the left side are pictures of the band, in the middle is the KISS "GOT MILK?" Ad, and the right side is all photos of PAUL STANLEY (my favorite)!
From: Joe Diaz The 20th New York KISS Convention was great! Is it just me, or are Bruce & Bob Kulick the nicest guys one could meet? It was also great to meet everybody from KISSASYLUM.COM and the tribute band Kissteria did a dynamite performance. My son Scott and I can't wait 'till next year! Rock On [more]
From: Getty Images Recording artist PAUL STANLEY and Erin, his wife, attend the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California's 27th Annual Gift of Life Celebration at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 7, 2006 in Beverly Hills, California. Comedian George Lopez and his wife Ann Lopez were honored at the event.
From: Vicious And Delicious I know what you're all thinking: "Oh god, a KISS tribute." Sure there are a ton of tribute albums out there devoted to "the hottest band in the world" but this one is a little different. The quick explanation: High school teacher, Patrice Beaudette, from Quebec, decided to create a KISS tribute using high school teens on vocals and former students as the band. An interesting concept that is a breath of fresh air. Like I mentioned, there are a lot of KISS tribute albums, some good and some bad, but this one is good. The band performs the songs extremely well, at times I forgot I was listening to musicians other than KISS! As for the vocals, they're pretty good. Should we expect these young women and men to be Gene & Paul? These young people do a wonderful job. You may notice a French accent in most songs (well, they are from Canada) that adds character. The young women change a couple of lyrics and arrangements in spots but they are still dead on to the original songs. Another big plus is the song selection. Usually, a tribute consists of bands playing it safe and doing the normal standards but we get tracks like "Love 'em And Leave 'em" from ROCK 'N ROLL OVER, "Rock Soldiers" from ACE FREHLEY's FREHLEY'S COMET, and "All American Man" from Side 4 of ALIVE II. Kudos to BRUCE KULICK for contributing an interview and supporting the project. Only 500 CDs were pressed! Get yours today at KISSmuseum.com
From: Yahoo News Music recording artist GENE SIMMONS (R) poses with his long time partner Shannon Tweed (2nd-L) and their two children, Nicholas and Sophie, at the A&E networks up-front presentation at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles May 5, 2006. Simmons and his family are featured in the upcoming show 'Family Jewels' to air later this year on A&E. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
From: Kulick.net Hello everyone. Just back from Australia and it was amazing! This country is just so cool. ESP (ERIC SINGER, John Corabi, Chuck Garric and myself), had two sold out shows down under and I want to thank all the fans and friends who came out to support us in Melbourne and Sydney. We arrived early on a Tuesday morning after leaving on Easter Sunday. You cross the international date line so it takes like two days to get there. The weather was awesome. Our promoters from RIOT distributors where there with my old friend Paul Drennan. Paul has been in my band when I have gone solo and now has a band called Six Hours. We all hung out in cafes till the hotel rooms were ready. St Kilda in Melbourne is a hip kind of Melrose Ave hang, and the cafes and people are very cool to see. Got acquainted with the rooms finally, and then off to do interviews and some window shopping, and then a great dinner on Chapel St to discuss the schedule etc. We all felt right at home in Melbourne. Next day of course was the show, and I up early to take a walk and enjoy the city. Sound check was long, as we all had to check out the gear we were using, and soon it was show time. The crowd was great, a few drank too much, but all in all what an amazing evening. We did a long meet and greet afterwards and I sold many of the KISS forever DVD's that night. Our show was tight and we felt really strong on stage even though we were quite jet lagged. [more]
Reversible KISS T-Shirt From: KISSMuseum.com Turning this shirt inside-out reveals a second image - a print with a distressed-style graphic as opposed to the other side's clean-lined artwork. KISS logo appears on the lower right side on back. This shirt also uses the new "discharge ink" printing method which, through a bleaching and dying process, makes the image part of the material - not the thick, stiff ink that lays on the surface as with most T-shirts. 100% sheer cotton. $21.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: John Turner The Reality Check Radio Crew is at it again! On Thursday May 25, 2006 from 8PM to 10PM (Pacific Time), Reality Check will host 2 Hours dedicated to the hottest band in the land - KISS - We will discuss the August march on the hall of fame, plus take your calls live, and we will play nothing but KISS !!! Special guest phone callers to be announced! [more]
From: Blabbermouth KISS's "Detroit Rock City" is the #5 song in the definitive metal count down "40 Greatest Metal Songs" airing on VH1. The countdown, which began Monday, May 1 will culminate on Thursday, May 4 at 11 p.m., with the top ten songs of all time. Hosted by Sebastian Bach (who can be seen on VH1's "SuperGroup" beginning May 21 at 10 p.m.), "40 Greatest Metal Songs" kicks off its metal month and brings you the 40 most notable metal songs of all time in four rockin' half hour episodes. Whether epic, political, scary or downright silly, these tunes have one thing in common: they will rock your friggin' socks off. Each half-hour episode of "40 Greatest Metal Songs" will feature VH1's panel of rock scholars and metal all-stars like Lars Ulrich, Scott Ian, Jerry Cantrell, Ronnie James Dio, Toni Iommi, Dave Mustaine, Lemmy Kilmister, David Draiman of DISTURBED, Frank Bello, Riki Rachtman, Jacoby Shaddix of PAPA ROACH, Evan Seinfeld of BIOHAZARD, Tera Patrick, Chris Jericho, Doro Pesch, Dee Snider and many more who will weigh in on this definitive list of the greatest metal music the world has ever known. ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian steps up to the metal month plate by writing and recording the show's original theme music, which is a first in VH1 history. Never before has an artist written and recorded the music for a VH1 show that they also appear in. The top 10 greatest metal songs of all time are: [more]
From: Hotter Than Hell ROCK OFF & SOUNDWAVE PROMOTIONS PRESENT: UK KISS EXPO SAT 22ND JULY 2006 THE CAVERN CLUB 8-10 Matthew Street LIVERPOOL, UK Tel: +44 (0) 151 236 9091 10HR ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA Doors Open: 16:00-02:00 Special Guest:TBC Featuring Performance By Europe's No 1 KISS Tribute Show: HOTTER THAN HELL www.hotter-than-hell.net Rare Vintage/Vintage Film Footage Guest Speakers & Forums Memorabilia & Merchandise Stalls Tickets £10 Box Office: +44 (0) 151 1236 9091 /+44 (0)151 639 1414 www.ents24.com www.rockoff.co.uk www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.cavern-liverpool.co.uk
From: KISS Kollector The big advertising campaign by Holland's City FM Classic Rock radio station - using an image of GENE SIMMONS - is still going on. Apart from the billboards, newspaper advertisements and calendars that we showed last year, the radio station is now advertising with their GENE SIMMONS image on a big truck trailer as you can see on the images above and below.
From: EricCarr.com YOU can own ERIC CARR's 1980 MUSIC AUDITION CD & RESUME to KISS!!!! This rare CD was copied DIRECTLY FROM THE THE MASTER RECORDINGS. Paul Caravello (ERIC CARR) sent these items to KISS for his 1980 Audition. Music is excellent sound!!! RESUME IS AWESOME! CD was copied DIRECTLY FROM THE MASTER RECORDING. Hear what started it all! The Original ERIC CARR audition tape had been misplaced for over 24 years. In 2006 it has finally surfaced. NOW IS YOUR CHANCE to hear it for yourself! Eric singing and playing drums on all 4 tracks - the tracks he submitted to KISS in 1980. Eric was hoping, this would help get him a chance to audition in person for the GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY and ACE FREHLEY, who were looking to replace former drummer PETER CRISS. FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, you will be able to purchase this package so HURRY! SEE AND HEAR, HOW IT ALL BEGAN!!!!! TO ORDER OR QUESTIONS visit www.ericcarr.com.
From: KISSOnline The website for the KISS Coffeehouse is now up and running. Stop by and you can check out the Coffeehouse menu as well as the actual building design plans for all stages of the project! www.kisscoffeehouse.com VH1 Rock Honors Will Pay Homage To KISS And Others From: VH1 VH1 debuts the first ever show to pay homage to the legends who influenced the sound of hard rock with the first annual "VH1 Rock Honors." Hosted by Jaime Pressly of the hit sitcom "My Name Is Earl," this year's celebration will honor the music and influence of KISS, Queen, Def Leppard and Judas Priest. Premiering on Wednesday, May 31 at 9PM, "VH1 Rock Honors," will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 25 and will include tribute performances by Foo Fighters and The All-American Rejects. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed. The 2 - hour tribute will salute the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of hard rock. The influence of these honorees will be felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves. [more]
From: DJCapone Every Wednesday Flatrate-FM, a german top internet radio station, runs "Nightflat with Capone's Special" from 10:00 p.m. CEST til midnight. On May, 10th we'll run a two-hour KISS Special. We broadcast live in full CD-Quality with MP3-Pro. You can listen to the broadcast at www.flatrate-fm.de
From: Kaori Hashimoto ESP has finally made a long-awaited return to Australia - for the first time since their 1998 tour. Their first leg in Melbourne (April 19 at the Prince of Wales Hotel) had an additional opening act in very Motley-esque Sebasrockets, who entertained the crowd with their furious paced numbers. This was followed by newly formed Six Hours. With the majority of the band members formerly known as Stand, who have been regulars at various KISS-related mini tours Down Under, they were greeted enthusiastically by the packed audience. They played several tunes off their self-titled brand-new disc, but the surprise of the night was revealed when BRUCE KULICK joined them on stage for Senorita - a lovely little number with a Spanish touch! (He's also responsible for the song's lead guitar on the disc.) [more]
KISS White Face T-Shirt From: KISSMuseum.com New release - This simple, classic graphic clearly gets the point across. 100% cotton, Sizes S,M,L,XL and XXL. $17.95 at KISSmuseum.com. |
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