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 January 2007 NewsPage updated on January 31, 2007All 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: Eric-Singer.com Well another NAMM Convention has come & gone yet again... It was great to see familiar faces and old friends again. It seemed like it was only a few months ago since the previous NAMM. What happens to time? I guess it is like a drummer always speeding up... Anyways, I saw alot of kool new drums & stuff over at PEARL & ZILDJIAN and stopped by Universal Percussion to say hey to the ATTACK drumhead guys too. [more]
From: Comic Book Resources News broke this morning of the creation of the KISS Comics Group and its inaugural title, "KISS 4K." A joint venture between Platinum Studios and the hugely popular, multi-platinum American rock band KISS, the new title will be the first KISS comic ever produced in concert (heh) with the band themselves. Platinum will debut the "KISS 4K" with an oversized $50 Destroyer Edition at the Wizard World Los Angeles Convention in March, with an ongoing series to follow in May by writer Rcky Sprague and artist Kevin Crossley. Additionally, an online KISS comic will run concurrently to "KISS 4K," expanding on the continuity and story of the print version. As Platinum put it to CBR News, "Think ‘Civil War,' without having to spend a ton of money and without having huge continuity problems." CBR's Jonah Weiland spoke this afternoon with KISS members GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY as well as Platinum Studios founder/chairman Scott Rosenberg about the band's affinity for comics and their involvement with "KISS 4K." Gene & Paul, thanks for talking with me today. It's been about three years since KISS was last published as a comic series. Why is now the right time to make a return to the comics medium? [more]
From: KISScomicsGroup.com View a trailer for the KISS 4K Comic at http://www.kisscomicsgroup.com/ en/trailer_lg.php
From: KISS FAQ KISS are about to launch their new comic series, KISS 4K debuts in March 2007! "The original — and the BEST — rock superheros of all time return to comic books in 2007! A mysterious and beautiful figure reveals to each KISS member that they carry the world-protecting warrior spirits of the 4K — but have they learned this incredible secret too late?" Apparently Gene and Paul will be attending Wizard World in Los Angeles, March 16-18. Check out the website: www.kisscomicsgroup.com/en/index.php .
From: Reuters/Hollywood Reporter The rock group KISS has partnered with comic-book production company Platinum Studios to create a new comic-book entertainment company called the KISS Comics Group. This is not the first time there have been comics featuring the members of the band, but it will be the first time that KISS -- under the banner of KISS Catalog Ltd., run by original members GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY -- will produce its own comic-book-based characters. The co-venture aims to be more than a publisher; it plans to expand the comic-book characters' images onto multimedia platforms including print, mobile, online, film, television and licensed merchandise. [more]
From: KISSOnline The 2007 MYRTLE BEACH KISS Fan Expo is Saturday, February 24th from 12pm-6pm and will take place at the CLUB BOCA (Broadway at the Beach) directly next door to the KISS Coffee House. CLUB BOCA is located at 1325 Celebrity Cir Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Special guest BRUCE KULICK will hold Q&A and autograph sessions, Lydia Criss will be signing her new book and KISS Coffeehouse owner Brian Galvin will also do a Q&A! Additionally, there will be trivia, costume contests and door prizes/raffles, throughout the day. Dealers from around the country will be on hand selling official KISS merchandise. To order tickets or for more information call 1-800-567-5561. KISSONLINE.com will be on hand to meet fans and sell exclusive KOL merchandise!
Team KISS High-Tech KISS Sportswear From: KISSmuseum.com Polyester / lycra high performance sport fabrics make up the designs of the new TEAM KISS high-tech KISS sportswear line. Designed to keep you warm in the winter when used as undergarments as well as cool in the summer when worn as outerwear. Available at KISSmuseum.com
From: KISSOnline Iconic KISS frontman PAUL STANLEY will embark on his first solo tour outside America when he heads Down Under in April. Stanley recently released his second solo album "Live To Win" (coming 28 years after his self-titled 1978 solo debut) and backed it up with a hugely acclaimed US club tour late last year. Stanley has only done one previous solo tour in 1989, so the buzz amongst fans about the shows was huge. And he had the backing band to make it very special, the band everyone has wanted to see live - the fantastic musicians who formed the house band in the hit CBS TV series "Rock Star: INXS" and "Rock Star: Supernova". [more]
From: The Express-Times There are many sides to PAUL STANLEY. First there is the charismatic, makeup-clad, starry-eyed singer and guitarist of the hard rock band KISS. Then there is PAUL STANLEY, the painter. [more]
From: GeneSimmons.com Recently I found a video on YouTube of KISS and Garth Brooks doing Hard Luck Woman together. I literally couldn’t believe my eyes, or ears for that matter… There was too much talent in one spot at one time. From the looks on your faces, as Garth belted it out, I couldn’t help but feel as if you guys were impressed. How did you guys feel about that, was that a good time all of the way around?? Thanks, Smitty – Ohio [more]
From: GeneSimmons.com KISS is everywhere!! Here are some KISS fans that were at the AFC Championship game in Indy this weekend!
From: KISSOnline Louis Antonelli was 12 years old and an amateur photographer when he first met KISS guitarist PAUL STANLEY. It was 1974 and KISS was appearing at a Mt. Prospect record store. "Paul gave me a lot of encouragement," recalled Antonelli. "He looked at me and said 'promise me that you're going to be the best that you can be.'" Antonelli drew inspiraton from his encounter with the musician, and as KISS grew into international icons, Antonelli became a professional filmmaker, directing features, commercials and music videos for artists including the Ramones and Metallica. [more]
From: Blabbermouth World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist GENE SIMMONS has laughed off the racism row engulfing British reality TV, insisting there will always be prejudiced people in the world. "Celebrity Big Brother" has created controversy in both Britain and India over allegations Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty has been subjected to a torrent of racial abuse since entering the program's sealed compound earlier this month. But Simmons, who stars in his own reality show "GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels", says, "What's the big deal? Some people are racist and some are not. Either you show reality, or you don't."
From: KISSOnline High School Tributes has released the album cover and track listing to their latest KISS tribute, "Christine Sixteen 2: Another High School Tribute to KISS". Look for the album to be released in April 2007. To Keep up to date with the project, just visit www.highschooltributes.com . Track listing on the new tribute is as follows : [more]
KISS Solo Album Gold Records From: KISSmuseum.com The release of the PAUL STANLEY Gold Record last month has finally been followed by the remaining three members. Each gold record is plated in real 24kt gold and framed professionally in an 18" x 24" format. All four can be purchased together at a discounted price. Also available singly. $149.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: Various Sources BRUCE KULICK, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx, and ERIC SINGER at the 2007 NAMM Show (photo by Jarrod Vrazel: zrock.com) [more]
From: IGN Every good city (or town) deserves a good song. Here's 10 we think are the coolest of the crop. As long as there have been cities there have been musicians and poets paying homage, tribute, and generally laying out their love of these thriving metropolises (or in some cases quaint little burgs) in words and music. Nothing short of a beautiful woman has managed to conjure up so many laudatory declarations as the thousands of big cities and little one-horse towns that dot this great wide world of ours. From New York all the way to Shangri-La, the concept and atmosphere of the city and town is virtually inescapable. [more]
From: GeneSimmons.com This foto is from CARROT TOP's show in Vegas, to which I was invited and attended..you'll see this and much more when this episode airs in the New Season of GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS in the Spring.
From: PaulStanley.com/Premier Guitar Magazine When I checked my voicemail that early September day, I was shocked to hear that smokey, distinctive voice. He had left a message telling me that he had a solo record coming out, and wanted to talk to me (and the House Band) about playing with him. I immediately called my childhood friends and told them about the call. Growing up in the South Jersey/Philly area, rock n' roll was our upbringing. KISS, Bon Jovi, Cinderella, etc. They were the soundtrack of our high school days. When I finally spoke with him, he was as cool and down to earth as anyone I have ever met, let alone someone who has sold around 80 million records. After a few phone calls, Paul and his manager, Doc McGhee, invited us to dinner. It was over a meal that they offered us a job to be Paul's band for a monthlong tour to promote Paul's new record, Live to Win. The timing was such that there were a few weeks left on the second season of Rock Star. After the last show, we only had a week before we had to start learning KISS/Paul songs. It was bit tight, but we learned about twenty songs and started rehearsing right away. [more]
From: KISSOnline The KISS Coffeehouse will be closed from Monday January 22 thru Sunday January 28th while renovations are made to accommodate the overwhelming demand for additional KISS Coffeehouse merchandise. If you happen to be in Myrtle Beach during this week, just go to the rear door & ask for Debbie the store manager. Although closed, KISS fans will be allowed in to check out the coffeehouse. Here is a sneak peak at some hot new coffeehouse items coming soon - with many more to follow! Keep watching their site for new merchandise additions - www.kisscoffeehouse.com
From: KISSOnline Tommy was on hand yesterday in support of his friend PGA Champion golfer Shaun Micheel at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Desert, California and had a few photo-ops with fans and the BHCC girls. Shaun officially unveiled the KISS logo on his new tour bag this week. Shaun told KISSONLINE, "The KISS logo represents my deep appreciation for the band and the music that they have made over the years. I've been a fan for as long as I can remember and I wanted to be able to add something very special to my golf bag. I'm very fortunate to be able to call them friends and I look forward to seeing them out on the road in the near future." Shaun then added, "I've been asked by many players and fans about the logo. Most people know me as an avid KISS fan and the reactions have all been great. I've been amazed at how many fans are out there and interested in what the band is up to and whether or not they are going to be touring again. Of course everyone wants backstage passes, but I guess that's the price you have to pay when you are representing a "Hall of Fame" band."
From: Fox News KISS rocker GENE SIMMONS is peddling an "elegant" new perfume. Guitar god Carlos Santana has a new line of sexy women's shoes. And "Two and Half Men" star Charlie Sheen is shaking up the kiddie couture market. Why are these already successful stars branching out into what appears to be foreign and very unlikely territory? You guessed right: It's all about the Benjamins. [more]
From: Ross Halfin Photographer Ross Halfin recently published vintage pix of ACE FREHLEY on his site, at this location: http://www.rosshalfin.co.uk/kiss/kiss08.php And at this location, he mentions that he recently took pix of GENE SIMMONS in London: http://www.rosshalfin.co.uk/diary/january-2007/diary-january-2007.php
From: KISSOnline Photo of Paul at the 105th NAMM Show January 19th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California. Paul was on hand to promote his new line of Washburn Guitars.
From: KISSOnline Here are pictures of Paul's latest original paintings - "PEACE & LOVE". There are 4 different sets in this new series. Visit www.PaulStanley.com to view the 6 other new paintings. Also just announced - Paul will appear at the New York Art Expo on March 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the CELEBRITY PUBLISHING BOOTH #2563.
From: KISSOnline "KISSOLOGY VOLUME 1 1974-1977" has been certified 5X Platinum by the R.I.A.A.!!!
From: KISS Asylum KISS Asylum wishes PAUL STANLEY a very happy birthday!
From: KISSOnline There will be a KISS Fan Expo in Holland on Saturday, March 17th from 16:30 - 01:00. The event will take place at PLATO in Helmond, Holland (about 2 hours from Amsterdam). The Expo's Special Guests are ERIC SINGER and BRUCE KULICK. Eric and Bruce will be doing a question & answer session and will also be available for autographs and photos. KISS merchandise will be on sale throughout the event. Eric, Bruce, John Corabi (Motley Crue) and Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) will end the evening with a full concert beginning at 22:00. KISSONLINE will be attending the Expo! For more information or to buy tickets - visit the club's site at http://www.plato.helmondweb.nl .
From: Myrtle Beach KISS Expo The first annual Myrtle Beach KISS Expo will be held on Saturday February 24, 2007 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Special Guests Include: BRUCE KULICK and Lydia Criss (who will be signing and selling her new book, "Sealed With A KISS"). This year's Expo will be located at one of Myrtle Beach's most popular tourist destinations, "Broadway at the Beach." For more information visit web.mac.com/kissexpo/iWeb/ Site/myrtlebeachexpo.html
From: KISSOnline QUESTION: Hi Gene, KISSOLOGY is just fantastic and I can't wait for the next volumes. Please tell me that you will not forget about the 80's. I know some fans don't really care for the non makeup years but that was my KISS. I was a teenage in the 80's and went to dozens of shows. Thanks. --- Bill Getchall, San Diego, CA ANSWER (Gene): There is a lot of material few people have seen and, yes -- we plan on releasing all of it. Give us time. And, it WILL include stuff from the 80's. QUESTION: Gene, A friend of mine works at a distribution company that handles comic books. He tells me there is a new KISS comic book coming fairly soon. Is he leveling with me? Can you say anything yet? --- Rob Taylor, Tampa, FL [more]
From: KISSOnline Dear KISS, We attended the cricket match today in Hobart to watch Australia kick New Zealands butt, a nice change as we've been getting a bit sick off thrashing the Poms. The Poms have their "Barmy Army" and Australia generally have our "Boony Army" but we decided today was an ideal opportunity to fly the flag of the "KISS Army". The kids got a lot of attention, including being placed on the Australian Cricket web page. Hope you like the photo. Regards, Andrew.
From: KISSmuseum Rock your teeth clean - and encourage better brushing habits with this electronic toothbrush that lets you hear Rock and Roll all Nite while you brush! Sound vibrations stream from the bristles through your teeth - so you can actually hear music inside your head! To increase the volume, simply increase your brushing pressure! Batteries included. Click image to play video commercial. $16.50 at KISSmuseum.com
From: Blabbermouth Lemmy Kilmister (MOTORHEAD), Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL), John "J.D." Deservio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY), Nick Catanese (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY), Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL), Noah Robinson (BLEED THE SKY), ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER) and Keri Kelli (ALICE COOPER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, RATT) are among the musicians that will take part in all-star jam to honor of the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrel Abbott on Saturday, January 20 at the Hilton Hotel in the Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, California. The night will start out with Stockholm, Sweden-based metal band MELDRUM (led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum) featuring a special guest appearance by Gene Hoglan from STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. When the opening set is done, the famous Coffin Case fashion show will commence with the hot Coffin Girl models showcasing the Dime Hardware line while showing off the new Coffin Case clothing as presented for 2007. And if that was not enough, the night will close with a cast of many — Black Tooth Bash, sponsored by Coffin Case and Monster Energy drink. This party is by invitation only — first come, first served.
From: The Biography Channel KISS front man GENE SIMMONS and his family, Shannon, Nick and Sophie, are coming to the UK this month to promote their new real life series GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels. Expect to see them out and about in London frequenting the odd premiere or chatshow. Want to know when he gets here and where he'll be going? Then keep an eye on GENE SIMMONS' Family Jewels page on Biography Channel's Website. THE SHOW [more]
From: Radio Reality Check The latest KISS radio special from Radio Reality Check is scheduled for this Thursday Jan. 18. This show will feature KISS from 1972 - 1979 and will highlight PETER CRISS. Visit their site www.radiorealitycheck.com for more info on the show.
From: Reality TV Magazine Legendary KISS rock star GENE SIMMONS and his unconventional family are giving their fans an encore performance in Season 2 of GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels which will premiere this Spring. The Dad is GENE SIMMONS- The legendary, tongue wagging demon of KISS. Mom is Shannon Tweed -- former Playmate of the Year, actress and model.
From: PaulStanley.com Visit www.PaulStanley.com for a chance to win an autographed Paul Washburn guitar! The contest from Universal Music, runs through February 10th. GOOD LUCK!
From: Blabbermouth ESP (ERIC SINGER PROJECT), the band featuring BRUCE KULICK (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD), ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER), John Corabi (MOTLEY CRUE, RATT) and Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO), has lined up the following European tour dates: Mar. 15 - Bergen, Norway @ Garage Club Mar. 16 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ The Rock Club Mar. 17 - Helmond, Holland @ Plato * Mar. 18 - Bochum, Germany @ Zeche Bochum Mar. 21 - Budapest, Hungary @ Wigwam Club Mar. 22 - Madrid, Spain @ Heineken Mar. 23 - La-chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland @ La croix-bleue Mar. 24 - Cerminate, Italy @ Black Horse Club Mar. 25 - London, UK @ The Underworld Camden * * Part of KISS convention [more]
From: Blabbermouth PAUL STANLEY (KISS), Bret Michaels (POISON), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), BRUCE KULICK (KISS), Sully Erna (GODSMACK), and Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) are among the artists that have signed on to serve as "counselors" at next month's Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. The cost of the five-day retreat, which will take place Feb. 15-19 in Hollywood, is $9,499, according to organizers. The camp culminates in a Battle of the Bands blowout at the House of Blues on Sunset in Hollywood, California. When RRFC comes to Hollywood, there will be events galor to make rock dreams come true: * GRATEFUL DEAD Night (Feb. 17) — Featuring the GRATEFUL DEAD's drummer Mickey Hart leading a jam with each band. [more]
From: Kulick.net Sorry it has been a while, but with my trip to South America and then the holidays, it has been a while since I got into the studio for recording my new solo disc BK 3. Here are pix from last Saturday, January 6th, when I finally was able to have my close friend and ESP (the band) partner ERIC SINGER cut drums for a great heavy song. I saved this one for Eric, and when you hear it you will all understand. Right now the title is just ROCKER as it has the classic rock vibe from my days with KISS. Eric had some ideas for extending the ending when I first played it for him a while back. He really got comfortable, breaking some sticks from hitting hard, sweating it out, and just overall giving the track a great feel. Like Brent Fitz back in early December, he played along with the Pro Tools Demo session for the song. Jeremy Rubolino, my co-producer and co-writer, was quite happy and of course can't wait to cut the real guitars and bass on this track, as Eric did a perfect job of getting the vibe we wanted. To complete the fun that day, I just got an original 1979 PAUL STANLEY IBANEZ guitar in great shape. I had to show it off to everyone, and I know I will record with this guitar. Can't wait to show to Paul, as he is the authority on his signature model. This one shows the age, but is in excellent shape. My good friend Ken Gullic who works for FONTANA, the distribution company that is putting out the KISSOLOGY DVD's, came to give out some goodies to Eric and my brother Bob, and of course check out the music and the surprise of the guitar being at the session. We had a great afternoon; even Joe came down and posed in the guitar case! To read more of Bruce's Blog visit his Website at kulick.net.
From: USA Today PAUL STANLEY likes to rock. But these days, this founding member of '70s supergroup KISS is also content to roll with the family at home. When he's not touring in support of his new solo disc, Live to Win, he's at his Tuscan-style villa with wife Erin, their 4-month-old son, Colin, and 12-year-old Evan, his son from his first marriage. "We enjoy entertaining, but we don't go out, we don't go to clubs," says Stanley, 54. "There's no Viper Room. For us, it's the diaper room." [more]
From: The Onion The Onion Website features this photo and caption in their "Scientific Advancements" slideshow parody. You can view the rest of the slideshow at www.theonion.com.
From: Travel Girl Magazine The thought of KISS front man GENE SIMMONS unraveling his famous tongue may not evoke thoughts of a fragrant bouquet, but that hasn't stopped the rock legend from unveiling the band's latest love child: KISS fragrance. Launched at some 2,000 department store counters this past fall, the fragrance line is not for the faint of heart. It's infused with a bold blend of cumin, white pepper, cypress, moss, and honeyed amber (pour hommes) and wild red poppy, wet fig leaves, and vintage mahogany (pour femmes). Sidebar products including Lovin' Body Lotion, Rockin' Bath Splash, and Party Shower Gel even contain an extra dose of pheromones - said to increase sexual libido - for those who really want to live like a rock star. While other bands from the KISS generation have all but faded into oblivion, these iconic rockers have managed to reinvent and market themselves. They've even christened a new coffee shop - KISS Coffeehouse - in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; promising patrons a "rock and roll all night" experience after a few shots of espresso. KISS fragrance consumers will choose from four bottle caps, each with a different band member's likeness.
From: Brave Words/Bloody Knuckles Music Star Productions will present several signing sessions at this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants), taking place January 18th - 21st at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Sessions include: - ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER, ESP) and BRUCE KULICK (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS) promoting KISS Forever, ERIC SINGER: All Access To Drumming and ESP: Live At The Marquee DVD. - Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER) promoting Eddie Ojeda: Twisted Method instructional DVD. - Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) promoting Rudy Sarzo: Rock Bass Essentials and Off The Rails book. - Tommy Bolan (WARLOCK, N.Y.C.) promoting Tommy Bolan: Metal Primer instructional DVD. - Bob Kulick (producer) and Brett Chassen promoting Pro Tools: Behind The Controls. Scheduled times will be posted at the Music Star Productions booth, #5004.
From: TommyThayer.com Question 1: Hey Tommy, I'm a really big fan of yours. You are a great guitar player and I would say a very good role model. I would like to ask you, say if the planets line up and KISS makes a new album what do you think your guitar solo technique would be? Do you think you will stay closer to Aces solos or would you start your own type of sound? - Jay Bendici, Toronto, Ontario Canada Answer: Thanks for the question Jay. The most important element for a guitar solo is that it's memorable, and feels real good. Beyond that, I would say the guitar solos on a new KISS album will sound like me. [more]
From: Blabbermouth According to VegasPopular.com, GENE SIMMONS of KISS will be at the Coby Electronics booth Wednesday (Jan. 10) at the 2007 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) — the biggest consumer electronics show in the world. In related news, the Beverly Hills, California-based entertainment company NGTV (No Good TV), for which GENE SIMMONS serves as the Chairman of the Board, has entered into an advertising sales representation agreement with Savers Plus International Inc. The agreement provides Savers with the rights to insert advertising and marketing initiatives into the NGTV broadband platform for Canadian users for up to three (3) years, rights to solicit and market wireless use of NGTV content to wireless providers in Canada and certain other rights of first refusal for the U.K. and Europe through mid-2007. [more]
From: Wentworth Gallery WENTWORTH GALLERY cordially invites you to meet acclaimed artist, rock legend, and lead singer of KISS - PAUL STANLEY - at an exhibition featuring his newest works. Friday, February 9th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Shops at Riverside Hackensack, NJ (201)488-7661. Saturday, February 10th 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Mall at Short Hills Short Hills, NJ (973)564-9776. For a Special Private V.I.P. Reception with Paul -call the Gallery for details.
KISS Red Metal Logo Keychain From: KISSmuseum.com Just released - Brand new KISS logo keychain. Metal construction with cherry-red logo inlay. A beautiful piece with metal chain and key ring. 2.5" wide. $6.50 at KISSmuseum.com
From: Tony I am sending pics of my wedding last week. Since 95 percent of my friends are KISS fans it was only natural to have a tribute band play the wedding. The band is Destroyer fronted by my longtime friend Jonathan (we met in an elevator chasing after PAUL STANLEY after his solo show in Oakland in 1989). It was a very cool show with the smoke, blood and fire breathing...the whole bit. [more]
From: KISSOnline In order to get the missing Best Buy bonus tracks to KISS fans quickly, Universal Music has set up this alternative, free download site. If any KISS fans can’t get the replacement discs from Best Buy, they can use the code below from January 8th through the 14th ONLY to get the two tracks: "God Of Thunder" [Live 2000] and KISS "2000 Man" [Live 2000]. The following Code is valid January 8th through the 14th: P3Hw6qV6. Visit the link below and enter the code to download the songs now. URL: http://www.gotdownloads.com/kiss .
From: KISSmuseum The KISS Museum is clearing out it's overstock, open items, miscellaneous as well as scratch-and-dent items at great savings. Take advantage of this offer and get some great deals! Prices good until January 31 2007. Click here for the sale.
From: Blabbermouth Bassline Publishing has announced plans to release the first of a series of bass transcription books covering the work of bassist GENE SIMMONS with the rock group KISS. Entitled "KISS Bass Transcriptions Volume 1," this first volume covers the earliest days of the band and features complete transcriptions of every song from the band's first two albums, "KISS" and "Hotter Than Hell". All transcriptions are in standard notation and tablature and include chord symbols. Includes information on Gene's basses and amps, and detailed notes for each song. Featuring "Strutter", "Firehouse", "Cold Gin", "Let Me Know", "Deuce", "Black Diamond", "Got To Choose", "Parasite", "Goin' Blind", "Watchin' You", "Comin' Home" and more. "KISS Bass Transcriptions Volume 1" is scheduled for release in January 2007.
From: KISSOnline This ad for the new PAUL STANLEY series of Collector's Edition Signature Acoustic Guitars was sent in by the BMI team in the Netherlands.
From: KISSOnline The KISS Coffeehouse made the list of top headlines for 2006 in South Carolina's Home Page - The State. The following was posted in their 2006 year end review: KISS COFFEEHOUSE OPENS AT BROADWAY AT THE BEACH - It sounds good as long as GENE SIMMONS doesn't stir the coffee with his tongue. [more]
From: Blabbermouth EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has tapped KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer ERIC SINGER to play on the upcoming third installment of his solo project AVANTASIA. "We've recorded the drums in Hamburg at Vox Klangstudio, where we recorded the drums of EDGUY's 'Hellfire Club' too," says Sammet. "Great room, great equipment! "Eric is a killer drummer and a cool guy to work with. It is really exciting to hear his interpretation of European-style metal. It definitely adds something fresh and unique to the sound, mainly because he's got a different approach to that kind of music. And although he doesn't do it with ALICE COOPER, KISS and SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS' solo band: There IS fast double-bass shit on AVANTASIA, and Eric did a great job!!! You'll hear it, it's fantastic. [more]
From: Metal Express Radio Another year has passed and it looks increasingly unlikely that KISS will be back into the studio to record a follow-up to their reunion comeback release of 1998, Psycho Circus. Since then, a plethora of reissues and compilations have plugged the gap ... some good and some bad to placate the hungry hoards of the KISS Army. KISS Alive 1975-2000 is next up in the ever-expanding KISS discography. Bringing together the uber classic Alive and Alive II pairings from the golden era of the band with Alive III from 1993 and the previously unissued The Millennium Concert plus two bonus tracks, together with an outstanding 70+ page full color photo-packed booklet, along with insightful sleeve notes and band commentary, this makes for one pretty special package. Alive has entered into Hard Rock folklore as one of THE ultimate live album: the disc that put KISS on the Rock `n` Roll map. From the explosive opening of "Deuce" to the upbeat "Strutter" to the bombastic ending of "Black Diamond" and the energetic closing pairing of "Rock `n` Roll All Nite" and "Let Me Go Rock ‘n’ Roll, Alive is the blueprint for all great live albums. Although there has subsequently been some dispute as to how "live" this album actually was, there is no denying that this is a right rollicking sonic experience from start to finish. [more]
From: KISSOnline The 2007 Cleveland KISS Expo is Saturday February 10th from 1pm-8pm (12 noon for VIP Ticket Holders) and will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel Cleveland Airport. The Hotel is located at 4181 West 150th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135. For hotel rooms - call 1-216-252-7700 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate. Special Guests are ERIC SINGER and the ultimate KISS tribute band Mr. Speed. Eric will be doing a Q/A and will be available for autographs and photos. KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. KISSONLINE is also attending the expo. A limited number of VIP Laminates as well as regular tickets are on sale now. For Tickets or more info Click Here: www.getalifeinc.com
From: Blabbermouth ESP has just finalized its schedule of artist meet-and-greet sessions at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants), which is scheduled to be held January 18-21, 2007 the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The details are as follows: Friday, January 19 (12:30 - 2:00 p.m.): BRUCE KULICK (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD) George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) Page Hamilton (HELMET) [more]
From: Kulick.net Well I hope you all had a great holiday season. December is always hectic for me, as I have my birthday on the 12th, and this year I had the pleasure to go to work in Peru and Chile, quiet an exciting adventure for me. With arriving home on the 21st straight into the X-mas craziness, I had no time to relax but was pleased with all the gifts I found for my friends and family, and of course the gifts I received for my birthday and holiday. So let me start with the amazing journey to South America. I was fortunate to take along my good friend and business associate Abba on my trip to Peru and Chile. We had different travel itineraries to Peru, and my trip started off with losing Abba in Houston due to connection problems so alone I arrived in Peru. I am the first member of the KISS family to go to Peru. The promoter Ruslan Silverman, and his lovely girl Ursula picked me up from a long day of travel. The airport is very modern in Lima, and that impressed me right away. As we drove into the city I saw many casinos, American style food chains, and an interesting style in their buildings etc. After a good night's rest in the first class hotel, they told me Abba finally arrived that morning. He had no luggage and my CD's were in his baggage, but we finally got them the next day, just in time for the show. We had a day to set up the event, with press and rehearsal with the band that I would do 10 songs with. I asked them to learn some tunes from my two solo discs, and I was pleased with the hard work they did. After many great meals in the city of Lima, and seeing a kind of festive night life (they never stop the music and dancing it seems), I was excited that show day finally arrived. Read more at Kulick.net.
From: Blabbermouth A video clip of former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist BRUCE KULICK participating with the KISS tribute act KISSERBLOOD in a performance of "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II" at the Fiesta KISS in Santiago, Chile on December 19, 2006 has been posted online at YouTube.com. Kulick recently entered the studio to begin recording his next solo album, tentatively titled "BK3". He has decided to keep a studio blog to let fans follow the process of tracking the new CD. Click here to check out his progress. ESP (ERIC SINGER PROJECT) — the band featuring Kulick, drummer ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER), singer John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) and bassist Chuck Garrick (ALICE COOPER) — recently released the "Live in Japan" CD. A DVD set filmed in Sydney, Australia, entitled "Live at the Marquee", will be available soon. [more]
From: KISSOnline KISS fans Mike Summar and Tony Smith have started a KISS fan based motorcycle club called - The KISS Army Riding Corps - and are recruiting new members now. Visit their web site - http://www.geocities.com/kissarmymc/ for more information. |
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