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 February 2008 NewsPage updated on February 29, 2008All news should be considered an unconfirmed report unless verified, and all information published at KISS Asylum is attributed to the source from which it was received so that readers may judge the validity of the statements for themselves. All information is confirmed where possible, and all publication is governed by common sense.
PAUL STANLEY May Be Vegas' PhantomFrom: ReviewJournal.com Posted: February 28, 2008 Is PAUL STANLEY, the vocalist for KISS, about to become The Phantom of Las Vegas? That's the rumor. Stanley, who twice starred as The Phantom in the Toronto production of "The Phantom of the Opera" in 1999, is in talks with "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular," sources tell me. Stanley, 56, is having a penthouse suite built atop Palms Place near suites owned by pop singer Jessica Simpson and pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. [more] 
A Few Of Gene's Favorite ThingsFrom: Fortune Magazine Posted: February 28, 2008 KISS is still around - and GENE SIMMONS will tell you it's bigger than ever. That's because Simmons, who co-owns the trademark with bandmate PAUL STANLEY, estimates that he has licensed more than 3,000 KISS products that run the gamut from rock & roll (coffins, condoms) to suburban-dad tame (Hasbro Toothtunes toothbrushes, coffeehouses). He's also turned his penchant for promotion, which fueled the band's fire-breathing success in the 1970s, into a second act: marketing. Clients include the Indy Racing League, for which Simmons crafted the slogan "I am Indy." Then there's the Gene brand: His A&E reality show, "GENE SIMMONS: Family Jewels," is currently taping its third season. All those commitments keep Simmons on the road for almost half the year, and that's when the band isn't touring. We caught up with the rocker in New York City to talk travel. [more] 
ACE FREHLEY Cleans Up After KISSFrom: Niagara Falls Review Posted: February 28, 2008 At his lowest point a few years back, ACE FREHLEY took a good long look at his options: He could either be a living rock icon, or a dead one. He had flirted with the second one far too long as the lead guitarist for KISS. It was time to give the other one a try. Bottoming out after yet another KISS ‘farewell’ tour in 2001/2002, Frehley decided his life – and legacy – was too good to waste. He’s a founding member of one of the biggest rock bands in history – what more reason do you need to get out of bed? [more] 
ACE On The Metal FileFrom: CHOM Posted: February 27, 2008 Original KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY will be the featured guest on "The Metal File" with Mike Metal this Friday night, February 29 at midnight (technically Saturday morning) on CHOM 97.7 FM in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can listen to the show live via the Internet at www.chom.com. 
Finland And Norway Shows Sold OutFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 26, 2008 KISS' Helsinki, Finland and Oslo, Norway Shows are SOLD OUT! All 13,000 tickets for the Helsinki Show sold out in only 7 minutes! Check out this note from our friends at KISS ARMY Finland: Hello all, I just wanted to inform the KISS Army that the show in Helsinki, Finland sold out under 7 minutes this morning! It's the quickest selling concert in Finland's history and I think the fastest show to be sold out in KISS' career! What a great day to be a KISS-fan in Finland!! We can be proud of ourselves and be proud of the greatest band in the world, this is pure magic! We have a huge KISS-buzz going on in Finland. We're all very anxious to see our heroes, welcome to Finland KISS! This is awesome... 
KISS Announce Second Oberhausen ShowFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 26, 2008 Due to overwhelming demand, KISS have added a second Oberhausen, Germany show on Wednesday, June 11! Presale Ticket / Meet & Greet package info will be announced shortly. 
Angelo Coppola To Appear At Detroit ExpoFrom: DetroitKISSExpo.com Posted: February 26, 2008 KISS kid drummer Angelo Coppola has been added to the entertainment at this years’ Detroit KISS Expo! Angelo has paid tribute to KISS on TV’s America’s Most Talented Kids and New York Rocks. He also recorded drum tracks for the 2007 KISS tribute CD "Christine Sixteen 2". Angelo has also performed at numerous KISS Expos in the past but this will be his first in his hometown Detroit Rock City. Watch Angelo rock at www.angelo-coppola.com The 2008 Detroit KISS Expo is Sunday, March 16th. www.detroitkissexpo.com 
My Daughters Cool Colouring In Of GeneFrom: KISSAsylum Posted: February 25, 2008 Not really ‘news’ but cool none the less. My 7 Year Old Daughter Dalen is a big fan of Gene and did this colouring in of a caricature of him. With KISS performing here in New Zealand in less than a month she has gone KISS crazy…. 
Photos Of Ace From New OrleansFrom: KISSAsylum Posted: Greg sent us these photos of Ace in New Orleans. [more] 
Photos Of Ace From AtlantaFrom: KISSAsylum Posted: February 23, 2008 The setlist was the same as he's been playing at other stops on this tour. Ace had some kind of technical trouble with his guitar during "Shock Me", and didn't sing the first half of the song as he was getting his axe fixed. The place was maybe 2/3 full (I think the arena holds about 1000), but the crowd was loud and boisterous. [more] 
2008 Cleveland KISS Fan ExpoFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 22, 2008 The 2008 Cleveland KISS Fan Expo will take place Saturday 1:00PM to 7:00PM at the Holiday Inn Hotel Cleveland Airport. The Hotel is located at 4181 West 150th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Tickets will be available at the door. Special Guests this year are Bob Kulick and the ultimate KISS tribute band Mr. Speed. Bob 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. There will also be a trivia contest and a raffle. KISSONLINE will be giving away promotional KISSOLOGY 3 Postcards at the Expo. Please stop by our table and say hello!! 
Paul's 1961 Class PhotoFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: Check out Paul's 1961 Class Photo from PS 164 Queens! Paul is second from the end on the top right. Thanks to Chris Carnaghi for sending us this photo! 
Sneak Peek: Gene's Personal PlaylistFrom: ABCNews.com Posted: February 22, 2008 Unlike many rock legends, GENE SIMMONS did not grow up in a home where music filled the halls. "It was a quiet household," Simmons said. "I come from a broken home. My father left us when I was 6 or 7 years old, and my mother worked from sun up until sundown, so there was never any music at home." Instead, he discovered rock 'n' roll music "naturally" by listening to the radio. Simmons said the early rock he listened to "crawled into my blood." [more] 
Producer Mark Opitz Talks About KISS SymphonyFrom: Rockpages.gr Posted: February 21, 2008 Rockpages Web Magazine ten days ago started a KISS Special feature for the band’s 35th anniversary. We will provide interviews with 30 KISS-related persons (we started with former KISS manager Bill Aucoin). This week we publish an interview with the producer of KISS Symphony CD/DVD, Mark Opitz. Mr. Opitz discusses his collaboration with KISS in 2003. Here’s an excerpt of the interview: Rockpages.gr: What was your first reaction when KISS approached you to produce one of the most bizarre musical combinations: rock n roll + classical music? Mark Opitz: Australian promoter Michael Gudinski recommended me to KISS. My reaction was not one of the bizarre but of the size and scope of the project. The actual audio recording alone required 3 tracks and a team of 12 engineers plus crew. The video side added at least another 40. The mix of rock and classical is not a new concept so that part didn’t concern me as much as making sure we captured every note. [more] 
Detroit KISS Fan ExpoFrom: detroitKISSexpo.com Posted: February 21, 2008 The 2008 Detroit KISS Expo has been announced for Sunday, March 16th, from 1:00pm-6:00pm ( 12:00pm-6:00pm for VIP ticket holders ). The Expo will take place at The Metropolitan Hotel, located at the Detroit Metro Airport. The Metropolitan Hotel 31500 Wick Road Romulus, MI. 48174 734-467-8000 For hotel rooms, ask for the special KISS Expo rate. There is also a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel for anyone coming in from out of town. On Display for the first time since the 1995 Official KISS Convention Tour, the complete set of 4 original 77-78 Love Gun costumes. These 4 costumes which were purchased from the Official KISS Auction in 2000 are complete and on the mannequins. See them up close. These are the actual costumes that Ace, Gene, Paul, and Peter wore onstage through out the 77-78 Love Gun Tour at the height of their careers, and this is the only complete set still in existence today. These are probable the most recognizable costumes they wore through out their 35 year career. Bring your cameras. You won’t want to miss it. For tickets and more info, go to http://www.detroitkissexpo.com/ 
KISS Add Austrian DateFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 21, 2008 KISS will play at Stadhalle in Vienna, Austria on May 12. KISS Meet & Greet and Soundcheck Packages for this show will go on sale Wednesday at KISSonTour.com. Tickets for the Vienna show go on sale on February 22. 
Ace To Play Sweden Rock 2008From: Mick's Headbanger's Ball Posted: February 21, 2008 Legendary KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY and his new band – consisting of guitarist Derrek Hawkins, bassist Anthony Esposito and drummer Scot Coogan - are confirmed for Sweden Rock 2008, which will run from June 4th - 7th in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Confirmed bands for the fest now include: ASTRAL DOORS, AT THE GATES, AVANTASIA, AVATAR, AXEWITCH, SEBASTIAN BACH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, THE BLUES BAND, BONAFIDE, CARCASS, COHEED & CAMBRIA, DARE, DEF LEPPARD, DERRINGER BAND, ELÄKELÄISET, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, FASTWAY, FIVE FIFTEEN, ACE FREHLEY, GLYDER, GOTTHARD, HAVANA BLACK, H.E.A.T., HENSLEY/LAWTON & LIVE FIRE, JUDAS PRIEST, LIZZY BORDEN, MINISTRY, MUSTASCH, NEGATIVE, POISON, PRIMAL FEAR, PRIMORDIAL, ULI JON ROTH, ROYAL HUNT, SABATON, JOE SATRIANI, SAXON, SHAKIN' STREET, SONIC SYNDICATE, TESLA, TESTAMENT, TRIUMPH, VIVIAN, VOLBEAT, WHITESNAKE. 
BRUCE KULICK On LedBox TributeFrom: Mick's Headbangers Ball Posted: February 19, 2008 Cleopatra Records has released a two-CD set called "LedBox - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute" on the Deadline label. This 25-song double CD set contains contributions from many great classic rock artists, including the following: Eric Bloom (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) Brian Robertson (MOTÖRHEAD, THIN LIZZY) Tony Franklin (THE FIRM) Doane Perry (JETHRO TULL) Pat Travers Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW) Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (THE DOOBIE BROTHERS) Jack Russell (GREAT WHITE) BRUCE KULICK (KISS) Manny Charlton (NAZARETH) Rick Derringer Steve Lukather (TOTO) Albert Lee Dweezil Zappa Rick Wakeman (YES) John Wetton (KING CRIMSON) Geoff Downes (ASIA, YES) Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE) Keith Emerson (ELP) Billy Sherwood Tony Kaye Alan White (Yes) Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN) Taime Downe (FASTER PUSSYCAT) Jani Lane (WARRANT) Joe Leste (BANG TANGO, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION) Marq Torien (BULLETBOYS) Kelly Hansen (FOREIGNER) BRUCE KULICK plays guitar on "Dazed and Confused". Also his brother Bob Kulick plays guitar on this track, along with Jack Russell from GREAT WHITE on vocals, Tony Franklin from THE FIRM on bass, and Doane Perry from JETHRO TULL on drums. Bob Kulick produced three of the songs on this collection and plays 12-string electric guitar on the song "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You". [more] 
25 Greatest Band Logos Of All TimeFrom: Spinner.com Posted: February 19, 2008 www.spinner.com has the 25 greatest band logos of all time. KISS comes in at No. 4. http://www.spinner.com/2008/02/15/best-band-logos-no-4/ 
KISS Add Aditional ShowsFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 19, 2008 The following five Scandinavian dates have been added to KISS' ALIVE / 35 World Tour: May 28 Hartwell Arena - Helsinki, Finland 30 Stockholm Stadium - Stockholm, Sweden 31 Valhall Oslo - Norway JUNE 1 Koengen - Bergen, Norway 3 Forum - Copenhagen, Denmark [more] 
Movie Trailer: GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels Season IIIFrom: GeneSimmons.com Posted: February 18, 2008 If you find yourself in a movie theater, waiting to see that special movie you've been dying to see -- you'll first have to sit through the following. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Or, something like that. http://www.genesimmons.com/pages/gsfj-promos/season3promo/index.html 
Ace TattooFrom: Alvin Rosenkreutz Posted: February 18, 2008 Alvin Rosenkreutz, supposedly from Jendell City, sends us this amazing upper-arm tattoo of the Spaceman himself circa 1974. If anyone has tattoos they would like to share, please send us a clear picture and write at least a short paragraph about the tattoo - When you got it, where, why and what it means to you would be a good start. We cannot post photos without a story attached. Send submissions to news@kissasylum.com 
Behind The Scenes Photos From KISS Photo ShootFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 17,2008 Here are a few behind the scenes photos from KISS' recent photo shoot with legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower. Neil is seen in the bottom photo with Gene. As you can see in the photos, KISS will wear their Destroyer costumes for the upcoming KISS ALIVE / 35 World Tour! Thanks to Dean Snowden for taking these photos for KOL. [more] 
Guitar Icon ACE FREHLEY Won't KISS And Make UpFrom: delmarvanow.com Posted: February 17, 2008 Legendary KISS axeman ACE FREHLEY is out of the band again, but he recently put his Spaceman costume and makeup back on for an unlikely gig. Frehley can be seen in a hilarious Dunkin' Donuts television commercial in which he shoots fireworks from his guitar in an office board room full of corporate executives. "That was a one-time-only thing," said Frehley, who called the Beachcomber from his home in upstate New York. "I'm not promoting KISS these days, I'm promoting ACE FREHLEY." [more]  What's New In KISS Collecting KISS Pint Glass Double-Pack From: KISSmuseum.com Posted: February 15, 2008 Just released today - a beautiful set of 4 pint-sized glasses packaged in dual display boxes. Both packs are sold together for one low price. Double-sided printing as shown. Each glass is 6.5 tall. $36.95 at KISSmuseum.com 
Win A Pair Of Tickets To The 2008 KISS Fan Expo In Cleveland Or IndianapolisFrom: YeboTV.com Posted: February 15, 2008 Attention KISS Fans: Win A Pair Of Tickets To The 2008 KISS Expo In Cleveland Or Indianapolis Register to win one pair of tickets for the 2008 Cleveland KISS Expo on Saturday, February 23, 2008 or the 2008 Indianapolis KISS Expo on Saturday, March 2, 2008. Visit www.yebotv.com to enter. KISS tribute band Mr. Speed will be performing at both Expos. [more] 
Espen Lind Talks About PAUL STANLEY Recording His SongFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 15, 2008 Thanks to Øivind Jensen for sending us in this post! Espen Lind, the composer of "I Will Be With You (Where the Lost Ones Go)" [the song which Paul duets with Sarah Brightman on her new album Symphony], stated in Dagbladet that his "knees felt like jelly" when hearing PAUL STANLEY singing his song. Lind also told the major Norwegian newspaper, he is a major KISS-fan and knows everything KISS has done by heart. Lind said he hopes to meet PAUL STANLEY in person soon and that Paul is a magnificent singer, his favorite member of KISS, an incredible front figure. Ending the interview, Lind made it known he feels the new recording of the song is superior to his own original from 2000. 
KISS Army Members Ticket PresaleFrom: KISS Online Posted: February 15, 2008 KISS ARMY MEMBERS’ TICKET PRESALE FOR CONCERTS IN ITALY AND GERMANY – BEGIN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15. MEET & GREET / PRE-SHOW SOUNDCHECK PACKAGES FOR EUROPEAN DATES NOW ON SALE! ITALY PRESALE INFO: [more] 
Message From BRUCEFrom: Kulick.net Posted: February 14, 2008 Hello everyone! Just back from Japan with the ERIC SINGER Project (ESP) and what a great time we had playing and visiting Tokyo. I have always loved Japan as the people are so polite and hard working, and the food and service is impeccable. We arrived via NWA on Flight 1, (I thought that was cool) on Friday afternoon, and off to the city. The airport is almost 2 hours away, and our promoter friend Takashi and the band told crazy stories to kill the time. We checked into the hotel, and we were pleased with the size of the rooms which were large considering how small they can be in Japan. We then went off to dinner. We found a cool Chinese place ironically! But the food was tasty of course and we knew we would have sushi the next few days for sure. Read the rest of the message at www.kulick.net  What's New In KISS Collecting KISS Skyline Jumbo Poster From: KISSmuseum.com Posted: February 14, 2008 Just out this week - a new HUGE poster, over 5 feet in length! Beautiful outtake of the 1976 Empire State Building photo shoot. 62" x 21". Stretch this one across your wall for a panorama KISS as well as with the New York City skyline behind them. $12.50 at KISSmuseum.com 
KISS Will Open European Tour In OberhausenFrom: KISS Online Posted: February 14, 2008 KISS' Oberhausen, Germany show, originally scheduled for June 11, has been resheduled to May 9. KISS Meet & Greet and Soundcheck Packages for the Oberhausen Arena Show are now available by CLICKING HERE. Presale Ticket info will be announced shortly. 
KISS Adds Greece, Bulgaria ShowsFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 14, 2008 We can now confirm that KISS will perform in Athens, Greece on Sunday, May 18 at TERRA VIBE! KOL will be announcing ticket, Meet & Greet and Soundcheck onsale information later today. Also, KISS will rock Sofia, Bulgaria on May 16 at AKADEMIK STADIUM. No ticket information yet, but KISS Meet & Greet and Soundcheck Packages are now available by CLICKING HERE. Stay tuned for additional KISS Concert announcements. 
Q & A With Eric McKennaFrom: KISS Online/KISS Army Australia Posted: February 14, 2008 Thanks to KISS ARMY AUSTRALIA fan site for sending us the following interview with Boogie Street Guitar's Eric McKenna. Eric discusses working with Paul on his Washburn Guitars. 1. You have a strong affiliation with Washburn guitars. How did that come about? Well, I started BSG in late 1998. Initially I bought and sold used and vintage guitars online. BSG grew and grew and eventually, my home could not support the business and I decided to lease an office here in Pittsburgh in 2003. Once this was done, I truly wanted to design guitars. Not so much design a shape or 'structure' of a guitar but I wanted to work on the aesthetics side of business. Paint, tone-wood selections, pickups, inlay, etc. After a few years in the used guitar business, I began to really have strong opinions as to what 'works' and was did not. With that thought in mind, I approached Washburn in late 2003 with my idea of working exclusively with one major guitar manufacturer. By forging this very strong and personal relationship with Rudy Schlacher (CEO) and his personnel at USMusic Corp (Washburn), BSG quickly grew to be Washburn largest dealer while at the same time, commissioning truly custom import and USA guitars. Guitars with aesthetics that have not been seen in the marketplace before. [more] 
KISS TattoosFrom: Cyndi Posted: February 14, 2008 Hi my name is Cyndi and I live in Chicago and I would just like to share my KISS tattoos with everyone. Here is a pic of Ace signing my back which I hade inked in right afterwards. 
PAUL Photos From Short HillsFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 13, 2008 Another huge turnout for Paul's Saturday night Art Show in Short Hills, NJ. The Wentworth Gallery appearance drew over 500 fans of all ages! The VIP reception was extended an additional hour, so Paul could meet with all of the collectors who attended. 
GENE SIMMONS Zipper #4From: GeneSimmons.com Posted: February 13, 2008 Zipper #4 From: IDW/Simmons Comic Group Written by: Tom Waltz Art By: Casey Maloney, Marc Rueda Reviewed by Tim Janson The product of KISS bassist, GENE SIMMONS, Zipper is the tale of alien Xeng Ral, who has fled from his world where individuality is a crime. Escaping to Earth and to the city of Detroit (my hometown), Xeng Ral is befriended by a small time hood, Ronnie, as well as Detroit Police Detective Linda Maki. Xeng’s race, the Etherians, have tracked him to Earth and set four hunters on his trail. They are intent on bringing Xeng back so their collective can be made whole again. With the aid of his friends, Xeng managed to elude the hunters in the third issue. Xeng and the hunters all where cybernetic Exo battle-suits which can cloak their true appearances. The fourth issue opens as the Tang Fe, the Etherian leader, gets an update from his security forces on the status of Xeng Ral. He is none too happy to hear that not only has the fugitive eluded the hunters, but is getting assistance from Earthlings. In order to repair their collective, and send a message to any other member of their race who might seek the same kind of freedom, Tang Fe now orders his hunters to destroy Xeng Ral. [more] 
KISS VIP PackagesFrom: KISS Online Posted: February 13, 2008 In addition to KISS Army member only presales, http://www.kissontour.com/ will be exclusively offering KISS Meet & Greet and KISS Pre-Show Soundcheck packages. Below are all the details on the packages and be sure to keep checking KISSontour.com for when these packages go on sale. KISS Meet and Greet Package * - Exclusive Meet and Greet with KISS - Personal photograph with the band - 8X10 photo - KISS Tour Program - KISS Europe '08 Shirt - Official KISS Meet & Greet Laminate - $50 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store KISS Pre-show Soundcheck * - Exclusive Pre-show Soundcheck - KISS Tour Program - KISS Europe '08 Shirt - Official KISS Pre-show Laminate - $25 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store [more] 
KISS TattooFrom: Anthony Romani Posted: February 13, 2008 My name is Anthony Romani, I'm from Burlington, NJ. I got my tattoo done by tattoo artist Gill at Tattoo Odyssey, Philadelphia, PA in 1997. I've been a KISS fan since birth. YOU WANTED THE BEST YOU GOT THE BEST! 
KISS Alive/35From: KISS Online Posted: February 12, 2008 Celebrating thirty-five years of worldwide rock ‘n roll domination! "YOU WANTED THE BEST. YOU GOT THE BEST. THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD." For nearly a decade rock fans across Europe have impatiently waited to hear these famous words that open every concert of legendary rock band KISS. The wait is finally over! [more] 
KISS Comic Writer Dead At 60From: Orion579 Posted: February 12, 2008 I found this on comicbookresources.com. Although it doesn't mention his work on the Howard the Duck comics featuring KISS and the first Marvel Super Special he wrote featuring KISS vs. Dr. Doom in this story, Mark Evanier mentions it breifly in his blog which is linked at the end of the story STEVE GERBER, R.I.P. by CBR News Team, Editor Posted: February 11, 2008 Legendary comics writer Steve Gerber passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was 60-years-old. [more] 
KISS TattooFrom: Carmine Granata Posted: February 12, 2008 I just wanted to share my new KISS Tattoo with everyone. Hope all of you like it. 
KISS To Rock BelgradeFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 11, 2008 ALL RIGHT BELGRADE, YOU WANTED THE BEST AND YOU GOT THE BEST!!! KISS will rock Belgrade, Serbia on May 15 at Belgrade's USCE Stadium. Stay tuned for more details... 
GENE SIMMONS On BlogTalkRadioFrom: BlogTalkRadio.com Posted: February 11, 2008 Stephen Baldwin and Michael McCullough, BlogTalkRadio hosts, brought GENE SIMMONS on to their program last week to talk KISS, the 2008 Tour and much more. This outstanding, exclusive 20-minute interview can be found at: www.blogtalkradio.com 
PAUL STANLEY's WABC InterviewFrom: WABC Posted: February 10, 2008 CLICK HERE to see PAUL STANLEY's WABC TV NY interview recorded Friday. 
Photos From Paul's Art Show In New JerseyFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 10, 2008 Here are two photos from Paul's appearance at the Hackensack Wentworth Gallery. 
Gene Interviews CherFrom: Extra Posted: February 9, 2008 GENE SIMMONS interviews his ex, Cher, in the most intimate interview she's ever given. Click here to watch the interview 
ACE FREHLEY TattooFrom: Alejandro Rizzotti Posted: February 9, 2008 Hi, my name is Alejandro Rizzotti, and I'm 23 years old and from I'm from Cordoba, Argetina. Here is a photo of my new ACE FREHLEY Tattoo... 
GENE SIMMONS Happy To KISS And Tell For Reality TVFrom: Herald Sun Posted: GENE SIMMONS, KISS's infamous frontman, is dishes the dirt on facelifts, how downloading music is ruining the industry, negotiating with kids and ladies of the night. MOST celebrities who have facelifts keep them private. But GENE SIMMONS isn't like most celebrities. [more] 
Confessions of a KISS FanFrom: ComicsBulletin.com Posted: February 8, 2008 I did buy the KISS comic published by Marvel Comics in 1977. I was a big DC fan, but I had to have that magazine-sized comic, the one where the band, according to a statement on the cover, added some of their own blood into the ink. I believe the story was written by Steve Gerber, but I don’t remember who the artists were. I sold it and all my KISS albums long ago. Every now and then during the last thirty years, I would find myself humming "Detroit Rock City" or "Shout It Out Loud"--two definitive KISS songs off their Destroyer album--but then something by Cheap Trick or ABBA or The Smiths or U2 would chime in, and I’d forget about KISS again. But not lately. And I have Donald Trump to thank for it. [more] 
Q & A With TommyFrom: TommyThayer.com Posted: February 8, 2008 KISS guitarist TOMMY THAYER has answered the following fan questions: QUESTION 1: Hi Tommy! First of all, I want to thank you for your role in keeping KISS rocking for the past two decades. I've been a fan since the seventies, and it's great that you're not only the lead guitarist, but a huge fan of the band as well. I'm guessing that I have you to thank for the addition of songs like "Love Her All I Can" and "Kissin' Time" to the set in recent years. My question is regarding the non-make-up material that featured BRUCE KULICK on guitar. I know that the Les Paul is almost as much a part of the spaceman persona as the silver make up and lightning bolts, but I was wondering if you would ever consider using a guitar equipped with a whammy bar for songs like "Unholy" and "Tears are Falling." Are you guys going for more of an ACE FREHLEY vibe on the Bruce stuff? Also, is there any chance of you convincing Gene and Paul to add Carnival of Souls material? Many of us really love that album and would enjoy hearing it live. Hope to see you and the rest of KISS in New York in 2008! - Charlie K, Wantaugh, NY ANSWER: Charlie, Thanks for the great note and question. I've played a Les Paul since I began playing guitar, with much of my early influence coming directly from KISS and Ace. I did play some whammy bar stuff in the 80s, but I'm mostly born and bred on Gibson Les Pauls. So that would naturally be my approach onstage. If an "Unholy" or "Tears Are Falling" finds itself in the KISS set list, I would naturally adapt that solo to a Les Paul and "classic KISS" sort of approach so that it works seamlessly with all of the other songs. [more] 
Paul Interview On Jim Kerr ShowFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 8, 2008 Here's Paul's interview on the Jim Kerr Show from this morning! CLICK HERE to hear the full interview 
What's New In KISS CollectingHeros Of The Night Tribute CD From: KISSmuseum.com Posted: February 7, 2008 This tribute CD features a track by track recreation of KISS' Creatures of the Night album performed by Connecticut based rock outfit Emerald Monkey and a host of guest musicians. Other guest players include Rob Love (Zan Clan), Bill Bruce (Shotgun Messiah), Daniel Macmaster (Bonham), Peter M. Ahern (Red China Blue). CREATURES OF THE NIGHT SAINT AND SINNER KEEP ME COMIN’ ROCK AND ROLL HELL DANGER I LOVE IT LOUD I STILL LOVE YOU KILLER WAR MACHINE SHOUT IT OUT LOUD (bonus) $12.50 at KISSmuseum.com 
KISS To Play Arrow Rock Festival 2008From: Arrow Rock Festival Posted: February 7, 2008 Kiss will play at the Arrow Rock Festival 2008 in the Netherlands on the 15th of June. Also confirmed are: Whitesnake and Def Leppard http://www.arrowrockfestival.nl/Default.asp?id=&LNG=EN 
PAUL STANLEY's NYC Weekend ScheduleFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 7, 2008 Paul will be appearing on several New York City media outlets this weekend. Below is the current schedule of appearances: 1) Q104-FM - Jim Kerr Show - Friday at 7:30 a.m. 2) Good Day New York (FOX NYC) - Friday at 8:45 a.m. 3) WABC-TV - Saturday at 7:15 a.m. Paul's Art Show info: Friday, February 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Wentworth Gallery – Riverside Square Mall 171 Riverside Square Hackensack RSVP: 201.488.7661 Saturday February 9, 4 to 7 p.m. Wentworth Gallery – Short Hills Mall 1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills RSVP: 973.564.9776 
ACE FREHLEY Preps Solo AlbumFrom: Billboard.com Posted: February 6, 2008 Guitarist ACE FREHLEY, who got sober after leaving KISS again in 2002, is in the midst of recording his first solo album since 1990, with a planned April release, he tells Billboard.com. Frehley, who is recording the as-yet-untitled album at his home studio in Westchester, N.Y., aims to have it finished by Feb. 20, when he starts a North American concert tour. He reports he is currently negotiating with "two or three record labels" to put it out but says he'll release it first through his official web site, which is currently being revamped, and perhaps also via iTunes. "Basically, I'm trying to get back into the mindset I was in when I did my first solo record [1978's 'ACE FREHLEY']," Frehley says. "That record seemed to have all the elements everybody liked -- a real cool instrumental, a hit single, some real heavy rockers, a nice variety of different genres of music." Among his favorite new tracks are "A Little Below the Angels," hard rocking "Pain in the Neck," and an instrumental called "Fractured Quantum" which is a follow-up to his previous instrumentals "Fractured Mirror," "Fractured Too" and "Fractured III." Another favorite is "groove song" titled "Genghis Khan," which he likens in tone to Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir." Don't expect to hear any of the new songs at his concerts, however. [more] 
GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels Season 3 In MarchFrom: GeneSimmons.com Posted: February 6, 2008 If you're going to the movies in MARCH, you will see our promo video for Season III in most movie houses. If you're driving down the highways of America, you will see our billboards. If you're leaving the country, you will see us AROUND THE WORLD. Star TV has just announced Season II debuts in SOUTHEAST ASIA on March 5th. Be on the lookout for our show in: THE PHILIPPINES, MALAYSIA, THAILAND, (HONG KONG) CHINA, SINGAPORE and other countries in the region. And if you're in EUROPE, you can see us in FRANCE, GERMANY and the SCANDINAVIAN countries. And if you're in AFRICA, you can see us in SOUTH AFRICA and other countries...not to mention MEXICO, ARGENTINA (and other SOUTH AMERICAN countries - subtitled in Spanish)... CANADA, AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND. In other words, wherever you happen to be in the world, you can tune in!!! 
ACE FREHLEY Show In Atlantic CityFrom: HouseOfBlues.com Posted: February 6, 2008 House Of Blues is advertising ACE FREHLEY, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer in Atlantic City on Thursday April 3. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.hob.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=50755 
KISS To Rock UK Download FestivalFrom: Kerrang Posted: February 5, 2008 Download: You wanted the best? You got the best! KISS have been added to the bill of this year's Kerrang!-sponsored Download festival. The legendary New York glam rockers will join fellow headliners Lostprophets and The Offspring as well as metal gods Judas Priest and Finnish love metallers HIM at Britain's biggest and best rock festival which takes place the weekend of June 13 to June 15. For more details and up-to-the-minute news, please visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk. 
Japan Expo ReminderFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 5, 2008 The 2008 Japan KISS Expo is this Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 9th & 10th) at Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12) in Tokyo!! This year's special guests are ERIC SINGER and BRUCE KULICK. John Corabi (Motley Crue) and Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) will also appear at the event. KISSONLINE will also be attending the Expo. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends in Japan! FEBRUARY 9 (Sat) & 10 (Sun) Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12) Takadanobaba, Tokyo Doors Open 13:00 Start 13:30 Tickets for the Expo will be available at the door both days! 
The Monday Muse: PAUL STANLEYFrom: New Jersey Life Magazine Posted: February 5, 2008 The Monday Muse: PAUL STANLEY Who knew that KISS front man PAUL STANLEY had such a passion for painting? Certainly not me! Turns out "The Starchild" made his debut as a painter in 2005 and continues to create emotionally charged compositions, citing Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, and Rothko as influences. And collectors are gobbling his works up; Stanley's art sales exceeded $2 million for 2007. Stanley will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9. Both events are free and open to the public, but require an RSVP. [more] 
What's New In KISS CollectingNew KISS Poster Line From: KISSmuseum.com Posted: February 4, 2008 Four new KISS posters including a reissue of the KISS Empire State building poster have recently been released. The Empire State poster was rereleased several years ago with a red in place of the silver KISS logo of the same poster of the '70s. This new printing now again has the silver logo to more accurately recreate the original release of 32 years ago. $8.95 each at KISSmuseum.com 
Second UK Ace Show AddedFrom: BraveWords.com Posted: February 4, 2008 Legendary KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY and his new band – consisting of guitarist Derrek Hawkins, bassist Anthony Esposito and drummer Scot Coogan - have confirmed another UK date in Sheffield at The Corporation on April 10th. Upcoming Ace dates now include: February 20 - Baltimore, MA - Rams Head Live 22 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage 23 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues 24 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues 26 - Sauget, IL - Pop's 28 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues 29 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Bear's Den March 1 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Bear's Den 3 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis 4 - Quebec, QC - The Capitole 5 - Toronto, ON - The Guvernment 8 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom 9 - Mt. Clemens, MI - Emerald Theater 11 - Fargo, ND - Fargo Theatre 12 - Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick Centre 14 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central 15 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Centre 17 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater 18 - Spokane, WA - Big Easy 19 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom 21 - San Francisco, CA - Grand Ballroom (Regency Center) 24 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues 25 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues 26 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues 28 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre 29 - Rapid City, SD - Rushmore Civic Theater April 10 - Sheffield, UK - The Corporation 11 - London, UK - Astoria 
Australian KISS CommercialFrom: Blabbermouth.net Posted: February 4, 2008 A TV commercial promoting KISS' upcoming Australian tour dates can be viewed below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I3uvwGTLDs 
Hit Parader: KISS #1 Live BandFrom: KISSOnlne Posted: February 3, 2008 KISS IS THE #1 LIVE BAND in Hit Parader's 100 Top Bands! In February's issue of Hit Parader, the magazine takes a look at the All-Time Top 100 Live Bands, ranking KISS #1 ! The issue is on newsstands now. PAUL Interview With Cavuto From: Fox News Posted: February 3, 2008 Here's the video of Paul's interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network. This is a cool clip with Paul talking about music, KISS and his art (click the photo to watch the video). 
Reminder: PAUL STANLEY Art Shows In New JerseyFrom: PaulStanley.com Posted: February 2, 2008 Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon PAUL STANLEY. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9. Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge. PAUL STANLEY's Wentworth Gallery Appearances [more] 
2008 Indy Fan ExpoFrom: KISSOnline Posted: February 2, 2008 The 2008 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo will take place Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis East. The Hotel is located at 6990 East 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219. For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate! This year's Special Guest will be announced late next week. KISS tribute band Mr. Speed will perform live at the Expo and KISS merchandise & collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will also be a trivia contest and a raffle. Kids 12 and under are admitted free! KISSONLINE will be 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 
KISS Army SlovakiaFrom: KISSOnline Posted: Hi KISS Nation, Last weekend we organized our annual meeting of KISS fans in Slovakia. We played videos, conversed and exchanged KISS merchandise. I have tried to keep the phenomenon KISS in Slovakia, because KISS were not in Europe for 9 years. I was excited that our meeting also attracted a young generation. We remembered Paul’s birthday and wished to him good health and good songs! I am excited about KISS concerts in Europe! I hope we will see the bombastic live KISS show together with the new young fans. Yours sincerely, Robert Ivanko from Slovakia (Slovak Republic) 
What's New In KISS CollectingKISS Army Flask And Belt Buckle From: KISSmuseum.com Posted: February 2, 2008 A new matching KISS Army Flask and Belt Buckle have hit the shelves recently. Flask is an 8 oz brushed stainless-steel piece emblazoned with the KISS Army logo. The buckle is a 3" x 3" solid metal accessory with the KISS Army logo details highlighted in colored enamel. KISS Flask - $26.95 at KISSmuseum.com KISS Belt Buckle - $19.95 at KISSmuseum.com |
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