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 May 2007 NewsPage updated on May 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: KISS YOU WANTED THE BEST WEBCOMIC? YOU GOT THE BEST WEBCOMIC! AVAILABLE NOW! KISS 4K - THE WEBCOMIC - The supplement to the new KISS 4K ISSUE #1 hit bookstore shelves everywhere today. Beginning today, and continuing indefinitely, we'll first be taking a look at a previous incarnation of the Starchild: Giacomo Casanova, and then continuing on with former versions of KISS 4K as well as additional original bonus material coming straight out of the pages of the KISS 4K print comic. In the initial storyline we see Casanova, heralded as the greatest lover in history, how he used the empathic powers of the Starchild, and how the powers sometimes used him. Updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday at http://www.drunkduck.com/KISS_4K_the_webcomic .
From: Bravewords/Bloody Knuckles Founding member of KISS, PETER CRISS, has been out of the spotlight since his abrupt departure from the ‘hottest band in the land’ a few years ago, but this cat hasn’t gone away. Luckily for KISS fans everywhere, Peter is back with One For All – a pensive and personal collection of ballads, and it was with great pleasure that I sat down with the Catman to discuss his latest album and future projects. Mitch Lafon: Tell me about One For All. How did the music come about? PETER CRISS: "The last run of the KISS tour with AEROSMITH without Ace (who I miss dearly). I had a hard time getting through that thing, but a contract is a contract. But the reason for this (ballad album) is that I had a huge hit with ‘Beth’ for my band KISS and for me as a songwriter. It’s the 48th most played ballad in the world. Every night, I went out to sing it, I loved it. It was great! It was the thrill of my life and I realized I like singing ballads and I’m a hopeless romantic metal brain. I’m still metal man and I’ve not changed just because I’m putting out a ballad album. I just finished my rock album with my guitarist and it’s kick ass. It’ll be out next year with the grace of God. But ballads are my thing and I wanted to do something very autobiographical besides doing a book. I didn’t feel by screaming or playing it in a rock/hard rock fashion that it would explain the trip that I’m going on on this CD. It’s a trip of where my life has been and gone. The ups and downs of these last ten years of being back with the guys, losing friends, making friends, becoming idiots and making the same mistakes again, repeating ourselves in the same stupid ways... just all of it and the fans! Always the fans with me. ‘Faces In The Crowd’ is a song I dedicate to the fans for the wonderful life they’ve given me and if it sounds like I’m sticking my nose up their ass... good! Because I have a beautiful house and drive a nice car because of the fans that have bought my music. I grew up poor in Brooklyn, so I’m well aware of coming from ‘down there.’ So, I thought of all of this and I wrote two songs for the fans (the other one is called ‘Memories’). I wrote a song called ‘Space Ace’. Strictly wrote it for Ace because I felt so near and dear to him. We always were the closest and I started missing Ace a lot. I recorded a song my mother loved to sing as a kid – ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’ – so old that it’ll never go over in the world of metal and they’ll probably condemn me for it, but my mom dug it, so I sang it." [more]
From: KISSOnline My name is Chad Miller. I was born on May 5, 1990 in San Bernardino California. I am 17 years old. I have one older brother, (David) three sister's (Amy, Michele and Barbi), and one nephew ( Seth). I live with my father, (Brian) and my mother ( Sherrie), and two of my sisters. I am the youngest of the family. I was first introduced to KISS at an early age around seven years old. Instantly they became my favorite band. For years I dressed up as GENE SIMMONS for Halloween and my friends would dress up as the rest of the band. It was a lot of fun and people said we LOOKED GOOD. I wanted to play the guitar and did for a while, but the drums interested me also. I began putting a drum set together and practicing. I now have a band that I am the drummer in. [more]
From: KULICK.net I thought it would be hard to compete with having rock bass legend Jack Bruce visit and jam with the campers, but day two was another dream come true. I knew this camp would take me and my camper band to Abbey Road, but I didn't realize we would record in the same studio as the best group in rock and roll, THE BEATLES! Studio two at Abbey Road is where magic happened and changed our lives, and my campers were to have quite a special experience. After we signed in, we were given a little tour of the place before having us settle into the large and holy room simply called "Studio 2." We all had our mouths open from all the pictures in our minds of The Beatles we had seen creating their masterpieces in that studio. How would you like to walk up THE piano Paul McCartney recorded "Hey Jude" on!? I was having an out of body experience sitting down and playing a few bars from that song as my campers all gathered around in disbelief. The sound was there! To read the rest of BRUCE's blog go to www.kulick.net
From: VH1 Classic VH1 Classic now has 13 classic KISS video's online available for FREE viewing. Just click over to VH1Classic.com to see video's for I Love It Loud, Lick It Up, All Hell's Breakin' Loose, Heaven's On Fire, Tears Are Falling, Uh! All Night, Who Wants To Be Lonely, Crazy, Crazy Nights, Let's Put The X In Sex, Domino, I Just Wanna, Shout It Out Loud, and Psycho Circus.
From: EddieTrunk.com Stopped by an visited my old friend ACE FREHLEY last night at the NYC studio where he is now mixing his upcoming CD. Ace is doing so well, is totally healthy and just in a great place now. I am very proud of him. Ace has recorded 10 new songs so far and is completing 3 to use as a demo for now. I can tell you there is some strong label interest so he will no doubt have several options to release it. I heard 2 of the 3 new songs that are being finalized and I must say I was really impressed with them. It is classic sounding Ace singing and playing. One track had a vocal from Ace that almost had a Beatles type vibe, but still rockin. You will also be happy to know that Ace plays all guitar and sings all vocals. The recordings were made with a trio of Ace, Anton Fig on drums and new bassist Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob). The touring band will be Ace, Anthony and other players TBA. Ace also told me he wrote all the songs just before going into the studio, so this is all fresh stuff. I'm really excited by the two songs I heard. It is by far the most "Kiss-like" music from any past or present member of the bands respective solo albums. We hung out for a couple hours, talked about the old days and had some Japanese food. Really fun night and was great to see him as always. More news when I can share it and of course keep an ear on the radio shows and to this site for all the exclusive Ace news and music. Ace is back! PS: There is NO set release date or live shows yet, when there is I will post! Eddie Trunk
From: WishTV.com INDIANAPOLIS - Every year Indianapolis rolls out the red carpet on the night before the 500 mile race. Saturday night there were limos, the red carpet, celebrities and fans. No, it wasn't a Hollywood awards show. It was the Regions Bank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball. "This event gets bigger and more fun I think with every year that goes by," Scott Thiems, Exec. VP of Regions Bank said. It is one of the city's most popular events. Just ask the party's hostess Cindy Simon-Skjodt. [more]
From: Yahoo News GENE SIMMONS of the band KISS, sticks his tongue out to fans during the IPL Indy 500 Parade in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 26, 2007. The 91st Indianapolis 500 is Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
From: Yahoo News GENE SIMMONS, of the band KISS, points to Fawn Crawford, of Greenwood, Ind., after Simmons gave her a hat on the final day of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis,
From: radaronline.com GENE SIMMONS is the kind of guy who does and says whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Schedule an interview with him on Monday afternoon, and he'll call you at 10 p.m. on Sunday. And when the legendary KISS front man is ready to go, you'd better have your recorder handy, because he's always got something incendiary to say. The "king of all beasts" (his words) cannot be tamed—at least not by anyone other than longtime girlfriend, former Playmate Shannon Tweed, and their two children, Sophie, 14, and Nick, 18. Their efforts are chronicled in the A&E reality series GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels, currently in its second season. In honor of Memorial Day, Simmons recently taped a special one-hour episode in which he and daughter Sophie get a taste for basic training at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, then visit wounded soldiers at a veterans hospital in Long Beach. The experience inspired him to put on a subsequent concert for troops about to ship off to Iraq. To read the entire article go to www.radaronline.com
From: RockandRollFantasyCamp.com NEW YORK CITY- 5 Day Camp Labor Day Weekend August 30 - Sept. 3, 2007 starting Thursday evening Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp is returning to the Big Apple for another star-studded experience that will blow you away! We're filling up quick so reserve your spot now for the ultimate rock 'n roll experience in New York City. CAMP HIGHLIGHTS: [more]
From: KULICK.net - Day 1: May 24, 2007- Hello everyone. I am thrilled to be in London, birth place of what moved me to play guitar. From the Beatles to Cream to the Rolling Stones to Led Zep and Queen, you all know what kind of music has come from the UK. And today I had one of my most memorable experiences in my life. I jammed in a trio with Jack Bruce and Simon Kirke (drums) from Free and Bad Company, along with Spike Edney (keys) from Queen, on two Cream classics, "Sunshine Of Your Love" and "White Room." What can I say other that I am freaking out that I jammed with one of my biggest idols and influences! Jack was totally a gentleman at the camp, and he jammed a bit with ALL the bands. But for me to play "Clapton" to his brilliance, is just so a life dream. Yes, the counselors get those dreams made. And I will never forget today. We were jamming like Cream in 1968, and the fact that he enjoyed the jam made me feel like my college professor gave me a high mark in life. To read entire Blog Post check out Bruce's website.
From: Promark.com Pro-Mark is pleased to announce two new Autograph Models bearing the autograph of legendary KISS drummer PETER CRISS! The TXR3JW, also known as the JazzCat, is 16 1/8" long and .512" (13mm) in diameter. It is made of American hickory with an "arrowhead" shaped tip and ‘Natural’ finish. The 3J is a relatively thin and long stick, like a Pro-Mark TXJZW stick, and is designed for lighter playing applications. The imprint on the JazzCat was hand-drawn by Peter. The TX3RW is 16 1/8" long and .531" (13.5mm) in diameter with a short taper for a more front-heavy rock feel. It is made of American hickory with a modified oval-shaped tip and Millennium II® finish. [more]
From: PaulStanley.com Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon, legendary frontman of KISS, PAUL STANLEY. He will make two special appearances at the Wentworth Gallery in Des Peres, MO on Friday, August 17 & Saturday, August 18. PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearances: Friday, August 17, 6-9 PM & Saturday, August 18, 6-9 PM Wentworth Gallery - Westfield Shopping Center 53 West County Center Des Peres, MO RSVP - 314-821-8884 Call for details on Special VIP Reception with PAUL STANLEY 314-821-8884 or 800-732-6140
From: Indy Star Thought you could get through the Indianapolis 500 hoopla without seeing rocker/businessman/reality show star GENE SIMMONS? No way. But the streets are safe until Thursday, when Simmons, his Simmons Abramson Marketing business partner, Richard Abramson, and their entourage arrive around 5 p.m. The company has a contract for marketing the IndyCar Series and is involved with developing corporate sponsorships and branding. Simmons is still high on the IndyCar Series, and you can catch him wearing his "I Am Indy" baseball cap in the "GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels" show that airs on A&E. That program recently gave viewers an up-close-and-personal view of Simmons' face-lift. [more]
From: KISSOnline Radio Reality Check is hosting another KISS Special on May 24th! This edition of the fan produced radio show will focus on PAUL STANLEY. Listen live to the show on www.radiorealitycheck.com beginning at 11 PM EST Thursday.
From: Get A Life Inc The 2007 Nashville KISS Expo will be held Sunday July 29th from 12:00PM to 8:00PM (11:00AM for VIP holders) The Holiday Inn Select Opryland/Airport 2200 ELM HILL PIKE Nashville , TN 37214 For hotel rooms - call 615-883-9770 Ask for the KISS Expo rate! The Nashville KISS Expo is back! Special guests include ERIC SINGER(KISS, Alice Cooper and ESP). Eric will be answering questions and will be available for autographs and photos. We are still working on adding more guests. Children 12 and under get in free! KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will be giveaways and contests too. This is the first KISS Expo in Nashville in a long time. So let’s make it awesome return to Nashville! VIP ticket holders will be able to get in one hour early (11am) and get a FREE collectible. VIP tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Regular admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For vendor information contact us at: sstierwalt@getalifeinc.com For more info keep checking in at www.kissarmywarehouse.com for details.
From: KULICK.net Back from South America! What an amazing trip I just returned from. All of you might know I went to Peru and Chile in Dec 06, and that made me hungry to visit Brazil and Argentina. So my manager (Mark Abbattista or Abba as we all call him) and I worked hard to get a few events put together, and everyone was a success. To read more check out Bruce's site
From: Blabbermouth A video from PAUL STANLEY's soundcheck in Sydney Australia has been posted on You Tube. Paul asks people at the club what they want to hear and plays part of "The Oath" and "Mr Speed." View the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzctW6FZ8wI&NR=1
From: KISSOnline ACE FREHLEY led a high-energy performance of "Cold Gin" with Vinnie Paul on drums at the Black Tooth Bash, Thursday night at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California. Ace joined other rockers at the Bash in memory of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot. The event was attended by Dimebag's friends, family, and fans. For additional photos of Ace from the event visit http://www.zrock.com/zforum/about973.html.
From: Blabbermouth Two short video clips of original KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY performing at the Black Tooth Bash Thursday night (May 17) at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California have been posted at YouTube. Frehley performed a high-energy versions of the KISS classics Parasite, Cold Gin with Vinnie Paul (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH) on drums and Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) on rhythm guitar, among other musicians. The Black Tooth Bash — named after the "Black Tooth Grin" cocktail late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott created — was preceded by Six String Masterpieces: The "Dimebag" Darrell Art Tribute, with all proceeds going to the Little Kids Rock foundation.
From: KISSOnline Gene will make his second appearance in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade on Saturday - May 26th beginning at noon in downtown Indianapolis. One of the nation's premier parades, the 500 Festival Parade will pass nearly 300,000 spectators along its two-mile route and will be televised nationally on ESPN2. The 50 year tradition includes nationally-known celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons, filling the streets to celebrate the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. For more information visit http://www.500festival.com/parade/.
KISS The Cook Apron From: KISSmuseum.com Its summertime and what better way to celebrate the warm, outdoor weather than with this KISS The Cook Apron as you reside over your culinary grilling dominion. One size fits all. $19.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: Classic Rock Magazine "It was the first KISS album I owned. It wasn't the first KISS album that I heard, that was Creatures Of The Night. I was just a little kid back then. Iwent to a record store and thought I'd buy just the KISS album - I didn't know that there were plenty of KISS albums. I was like, 'Whoah! So many to choose from!' I had no idea where to start - I thought Destroyer was the coolest. "It has so much nostalgia for me. It has God Of Thunder - my all-time favorite song from KISS - one of my favorite songs period. I remember the first time I was listening to the album, with all the theatrical parts - the few seconds of 'radio theatre,' if you will, at the beginning [of Detroit Rock City]. I was scared shitless! It was terrifying. But I loved it! "KISS have so many different albums and so many different musical styles it's like a deck of cards. Destroyer is different. I think it's the first big-sounding album KISS did. The first three albums are more like rock 'n roll albums; Destroyer is a huge album. It doesn't matter how low the volume, it sounds big. Of course, there are so many production tricks, with the piano powering up the chords, and the orchestrations and stuff. I think a lot of thanks goes to [producer] Bob Ezrin, because the next album that really sticks out in the KISS catalogue is The Elder [1981], which is Bob Ezrin again. [more]
From: Modern Guitars Magazine ACE FREHLEY appeared at Hollywood California's House of Blues last night, for the Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute auction. For the auction 50 Dean ML electric guitars were painted or otherwise customized by a variety of music, entertainment, and fine art celebrities. The guitars were sold to benefit the Little Kids Rock project, and Ace's sold for $7500.00. Visit eBay.com to see the results of the other guitar auctions from the Dimebag Tribute.
From: MaulStanley.com In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga, Twisted Sister vocalist Dee Snider has been interviewed by the mysterious Maul Stanley (a parody hybrid of Star Wars character Darth Maul and KISS guitarist PAUL STANLEY). As part of this special week-long event, Maul Stanley has also interviewed members of Poison, Cinderella and Quiet Riot regarding their own unique Star Wars experiences. A few excerpts from the Dee Snider interview follow: Maul Stanley: What are your memories of the first time seeing a Star Wars movie? [more]
From: GENESIMMONS.com We all just got back from camping -- 3 days of hell. Not fond of Nature. Ants live in ant hills. Bears live in caves. People live in HOUSES....not in the woods. People aren't covered with fur and our bodies don't do well with cold, wet or windy climates. Our feet hurt if we even step on a little, sharp pebble. Mosquitos suck our blood, crickets won't shut up at night, so we can't sleep. And when they finally DO shut up, the birds start chirping at the crack of dawn. We had a large visitor -- an 8 ft bear....there was also a snake...and we drove up there in a truck. More on that later, when you finally see the episode on our GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS later in the season. AND, the cell phones don't work well in the woods. Couldn't make a G-damn dime. Now, THAT's torture.
From: KISSOnline Tommy will appear along with Gene in a hour-long GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels special, "Uncle Gene Wants You," this Sunday night, May 20th at 9:00 pm/8:00 pm Central on A&E. Inspired by the dedication and patriotism of the US Armed Forces, Gene and Tommy record and perform a medley of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine anthems, culminating in a live performance for the US troops at San Diego's Camp Pendleton.
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Here's a photo of Paul with his band and the crew from his recent Australian Tour.
From: KULICK.net Don't forget that May 24th to May 28th the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp will be held in London , England and Bruce, who is a veteran of both Los Angeles and New York versions of the Fantasy Camp, will be making the trip to serve as one of the Camp Counselors ! To find out more about the London Fantasy Camp, click here
From: Lokal Loudness On June 13th, The Reel Rock Movie Series will be holding KISSfest II at 1102 Bar & Grill's Back Stage, 1002-B Broad Street, Augusta Georgia 30901. The event, which will be sponsored by Lokal Loudness and Rock Bottom Music, will include 3 KISS concerts on the big screen, cool KISS items on display as well as a costume contest and Koolest KISS t-shirt kontest. Other events in planning are a Live KISS Karaoke Kontest and a "Big Apple" dunking contest. The event will be the first part of a mini-series that will feature KISS Nights once a month during our Reel Rock Movie Series concluding with a KISS Halloween Night the wednesday before Halloween. For ongoing info on this event and Reel Rock Movie nights visit: www.myspace.com/reelrockfilms
From: PaulStanley.com Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present an art exhibition by artist, rock icon, legendary front man and lead singer of KISS PAUL STANLEY. He will make a special appearance at the Wentworth Gallery in Schaumburg, IL -- Sunday July 22. PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearance: Sunday - July 22, 2007 3-6 PM Wentworth Gallery - Woodfield Shopping Center 5 Woodfield Shopping Center Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 RSVP: 847-995-1190
From: KISSOnline Here are some photos of a custom KISS Motorcycle that is on display this week at the KISS Coffeehouse. In other KISS Coffeehouse news...KISSONLINE will be at the 1st Anniversary Party of the KISS Coffeehouse with ACE FREHLEY! Hope to see you there!! As previously posted - here is the press release from the Coffeehouse on the event: [more]
From: S'more Entertainment "The Paul Lynde Halloween Special," which aired in October 1976, will be released on DVD October 2, 2007 by S'more Entertainment. The disc will include all three KISS performances (Detroit Rock City, King Of The Nighttime World, and Beth) and the footage of the band on stage talking to Lynde. S'more Entertainment, Inc is your resource for classic television DVDs, vintage music DVDs, children's DVDs, hard-to-find movies, sci-fi/horror, animation, and seasonal DVDs. For more information about S'more Entertainment, visit www.smoreent.com
From: PaulStanley.com Here's a casual photo of Paul outside WCNC TV from his recent visit to the station.
From: KISSOnline Huge lot of RARE/LIMITED EDITION KISS Comic Group/KISS4K items signed by GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY with call from GENE SIMMONS to the winning bidder. Click here to visit the auction This is an absolutely rare, one of a kind, once in a lifetime auction offered by the KISS Comics Group/KISS 4K as part of the launch of one of the most exciting events in comic book history. [more]
From: KISSAsylum KISSAsylum was on hand at KISS tribute band KISSNation's performance at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA this weekend, and took these photos. The band performed in Unmasked era outfits, and played the Rock The Nation tour setlist. For more information on this great KISS tribute, visit their site at www.KISSnation.com or their myspace site at www.myspace.com/kissnation. [more]
From: KISSKillers Photos from BRUCE's recent visit to Campinas Brazil are online at KISSkillers.official.sites.uol.com.br Also, two videos from his workshop there are online at YouTube: Unholy and Union
From: Gerald Marti [more]
From: Celebrities Galleries Owner Gerard Marti announces that Celebrities Gallery has added an upcoming appearance by PAUL STANLEY at their Wailea Hawaii Gallery. Paul will be there on Friday June 15 and he will unveil some of his new Originals and Mix media paintings. More Information will be available at www.celebrityfineart.com [more]
From: KISSOnline The KISS Rock The Nation Live! DVD, released in December 2005, has been officially certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Tommy gave KISSONLINE a sneak peak of the award plaque that each of the band members were presented two weeks ago. His plaque reads: Presented to TOMMY THAYER, To commemorate RIAA certified multi-platinum sales of more than 200,000 copies of the Image Entertainment DVD, KISS Rock The Nation Live!
From: Kulick.net BRUCE will be holding a guitar clinic at Speed King in Sarmiento 1679, Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 14, 2007. For reservations/tickets email soundandjams@gmail.com. And click over to BRUCE's Tour Dates Page to see BRUCE's complete schedule of guitar clinics, expo appearances and GFR shows.
From: PaulStanley.com PAUL STANLEY - The Legendary KISS Front Man Presents His Collection of Paintings and Limited Editions at Wentworth Gallery Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present an art exhibition by artist, rock icon, legendary front man and lead singer of KISS PAUL STANLEY. He will make two special appearances at the Wentworth Gallery in Orlando, FL -- Friday July 6, 2007 and Saturday July 7, 2007. PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearances: [more]
KISS Pinball Poster From: KISSmuseum.com When artist Kevin O'Connor was only 25 years old, he used his talents to paint this masterpiece artwork for the 1978 KISS Pinball machine. Never have we been able to see the full unframed piece; much of which was covered with the machine's electronic displays and score counters. Most of all, the colors and detail of this reproduction are much, much higher quality than even the actual pinball glass! A stunning, beautiful poster and is highly recommended! 24" x 22.5" $19.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: KISSOnline Gene stands with Shannon Tweed, right, and her sister Tracy Tweed at the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY., Saturday, May 5, 2007. Gene's visit to the Derby was filmed for a future Family Jewels episode.
From: Joe and Scott Diaz Another great New York KISS Expo this past Saturday. Once again ERIC SINGER was extremely accommodating . He always takes so much time with each fan. My 11 year old son Scott who has met several members of the band asked me "Dad why are all the members of KISS so nice?" I explained to him that unlike some other entertainers KISS really appreciates their fans. Its always cool to say hi to you guys at KISS Asylum.com too. The tribute band KISSTERIA was great. Like the real KISS they stayed after the show and took pictures with fans. Scott the drummer was especially nice to my son, thanks Scott. I have a small place in KISStory myself - I was the fan in makeup from the now famous PETER CRISS Donahue show. My son is so proud of that, my wife on the other hand is another story. But even she knows that every year around May my son and I have to go to our New York KISS Expo! Here's looking forward to next year... [more]
From: KISSOnline Here's a photo of ERIC SINGER and KISS inspired rockers Lordi taken at the NY KISS Expo on Saturday. The band, which hails from Finland, stopped by the Expo to say hello to Eric and visit with other KISS fans.
From: PaulStanley.com PAUL STANLEY and his wife, Erin were on hand as George Lopez hosted the National Kidney Foundation Gala at Warner Brothers Studios on Sunday (April 29) in Los Angeles, California. The top photo is Paul and Erin. The bottom photo is Paul with Anthony Anderson & George Lopez.
From: PaulStanley.com Here are a few photos of Paul from his Charlotte Art Exhibit at Wentworth Gallery. During his shows, Paul makes a point of spending quality time with his fans and collectors of all ages. Everyone goes home with a great piece of Art and memories of a one of a kind experience. Photos include Paul with his latest painting "TOKYO RAIN", which sold in Charlotte this weekend. [more]
From: PaulStanley.com Here are some photos of Paul on the Bob & Sheri Radio Show this week. The morning show is broadcast on 107.9 in Charlotte.
From: THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER In addition to his role as frontman for tireless classic rock band KISS, PAUL STANLEY is also a ... painter? If you need to see it to believe it, he and his paintings will be in Charlotte this weekend. In the meantime, you can hear what the 55-year-old rocker has to say about this new venture. Q. Have you always been a visual artist as well as a musician? From the time I was very little, according to others, I was fairly gifted in art. I wound up in New York City going to the (Fiorella H. LaGuardia) High School of Music & Art, which was the sister school to the school that "Fame" was about. I went there for art but was drawn to music. [more]
From: KISSComicsOnline When long-time KISS fan, Jennifer Gregory, read the email from Platinum Studios and the KISS Comics Group stating that she had won the contest to name the KISS 4K character, King of All Beasts, her co-workers were looking at her very strangely. It was probably because Jennifer was screaming loudly at her computer. Jennifer thought that the title to the 1988 Japanese limited edition compilation album would make a great comic book character name. "I knew that Chikara meant power and I thought that making that the name of one of the KISS 4K characters made sense," said Ms. Gregory. In winning the contest, in which Gene and Paul personally picked their favorite entry, Jennifer received a KISS 4K: LEGENDS NEVER DIE - DESTROYER EDITION signed by Gene and Paul. She says that it is now framed and hangs in her KISS memorabilia room in her home in Martinsville, Virgina next to her favorite KISS item, her KISS pinball machine. [more]
From: Blabbermouth Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have posted two new songs from their long-awaited comeback album "Emotional Coma" at their MySpace page. "The Edge of the Razor", features guest solos from ex-KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK and will be the first video from the CD, which is scheduled for release on June 15 via AFM Records. Sweden Rock Festival attendees will be able to buy the CD early during the band's signing session at the event on June 7 at 5:30 p.m.
From: BBC Death is no barrier to proudly displaying your love of theatrical heavy rock band KISS, who launched their own coffin - the KISS Kasket - in 2001. The coffin, which could double up as a refrigerator to chill beer while the owner was still alive, showed the four KISS members in full stage make-up and sold for $4,000. "I love livin', but this makes the alternative look pretty damn good," singer GENE SIMMONS said. KISS are arguably the kings of merchandise, with hundreds of goods for all occasions - such as branded arm warmers (for cycling), an apron, snow globe, light switch, lip balm, frisbee, KISS-opoly board game and cocktail table. Read the entire article at http://news.bbc.co.uk
From: PaulStanley.com Paul will appear on the Bob & Sheri Radio Show Friday morning at 9 am EST. You can hear the show on 107.9 Charlotte or by clicking here Friday morning. In addition to Friday's radio appearance, Paul will also appear on TV station WCCB/Fox18 - Charlotte some time after 7:15 AM.
From: Darrell Cook PAUL STANLEY is on this months issue of American Musical Supply catalog. He is in make up and is holding one of his guitars. You can get a FREE copy of the catalog at www.americanmusical.com
From: Blabbermouth ERIC SINGER (KISS, ALICE COOPER), Karl Cochran (JOE LYNN TURNER, NUCLEAR ASSAULT), Eric Brittingham (CINDERELLA) and members of DANGER DANGER will will attend the 21st annual KISS Expo and Hard Rock Convention on Saturday, May 5 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Meadowlands Hilton), Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ. ERIC SINGER will be available throughout the day for autographs and photos. KISS tribute band KISSTERIA will perform KISS songs from the '70s and '80s. ZO2 and JADED will also perform. For more information, click here.
From: KISSOnline Question 1: TOMMY, I just want to thank you for your continued support of our Armed Forces. I have been with the KISS Army forever, and the Air Force for 17 years. I want you to know how much you are appreciated as a member of KISS, and your undaunted support for the troops. I truly enjoyed meeting you on the Rock The Nation Tour backstage, it was an honor to meet such humble person. Good luck to you and all your endeavors, and I can't wait to see you and/or your work, which is truly first class. Thanks for all you do. - Brent Mickley, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota Answer: Brent, It means a lot to hear from you and your kind words. I really do appreciate what a fantastic job you and all US Armed Forces are doing. Many people take it for granted and they don't understand that we wouldn't have a United States of America if it weren't for you, defending our liberty and freedoms. All the best to you, TOMMY Question 2: Hi TOMMY, I love your guitar style. It is reminds me some of Steve Clark/Def Leppard style. Anyway, about your guitar gear... Do you prefer Les Pauls that have a wide 50's neck or slim 60's? Do you also use stock Gibson pickups or aftermarket Duncans? Kind Regards, Ken Crouch, Memphis, Tennessee [more]
New KISS Spring Shirts From: KISSmuseum.com New line of KISS T-shirt designs are now available for the warm weather. Available at KISSmuseum.com
From: Fred Vehert 127 exclusive pics from the recently completed PAUL STANLEY Australian Tour have been added to DN's news weblog, KISS World News!! Check them out here: http://diamnoir.free.fr/dotclear/ index.php/?General-english (click under "Galeries" on the left column) and feel yourself free to post your comments. A big thank you to the 2 photographers, Thierry and "SylvAce", who have attended the whole tour!
From: Kulick.net When he was in Myrtle Beach for the KISS Expo this past February BRUCE sat down with Corey Nowlin and Mike Flasch to record an interview, which is now available on the KISS Army PodKISSt page. There are several KISS related items in the podcast, but BRUCE'S interview starts at the 42 minute mark in case you want to get right to it! Check it out!
From: Silvercat Records PETER CRISS, founding member and drummer of iconic rock group KISS, will release his new solo CD entitled ONE FOR ALL July 24 on Silvercat Records, distributed by Sony/Red. The CD will be distributed day-and-date to fans across the globe. An autobiographical collection of songs that Criss produced and recorded over the course of two years, ONE FOR ALL also includes several cover tunes that reflect his outlook on life at this point in his long-standing career. The lead vocalist and co-writer of what to this day remains KISS’ biggest Billboard hit, Beth, which also went on to win a People’s Choice Award, Criss goes back to his songwriting roots with this new CD. Says Criss: "The most important thing is that my fans and other people will get a whole new outlook on me with this CD. I’m reinventing myself at my own pace, and for me, it’s now, more than ever, about being true." [more] |
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