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September 2008 News

Page updated on September 30, 2008
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From: Blabbermouth.net
Posted: September 27, 2008

Southside Steve of Atlanta, Georgia's Rock 100.5 FM conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist PAUL STANLEY on September 22, 2008 prior to Stanley's Atlanta-area Wentworth Gallery art exhibitions, which were held last weekend. Watch the three-minute chat at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E00cuip9JFw.

From: The Lake Oswego Review
by Nicole Decosta
Posted: September 25, 2008

In the driveway, they slip their car keys to the valet, glide through the arches that lead into the yard.

Overlooking the Willamette River, where the partygoers mingle and banana trees sway in a soft breeze, the stage is set for more than just the typical Lake Oswego gala.

At the adobe-styled house of Roger Pollock, owner of Buena Vista Custom Homes, guests pay handsomely to attend the buffet and auction.
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From: Eric-Singer.com
Posted: September 25, 2008

KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER will hold the following Canadian in-store autograph sessions for Pearl Drums:

Sept 27 Edmonton, AB - Mother's Music Store
Sept 28 Lethbridge, AB - Note-Able Music
Oct 1 Regina, SK - Long & McQuade
Oct 6 Hamilton, ON - Pongetti's Musical Instruments
Oct 7 Newmarket, ON - The Arts Music Store
Oct 8 Oshawa, ON - Long & McQuade
Oct 11 Ottawa, ON - Long & McQuade
Oct 17 Halifax, NS - Long & McQuade
Oct 18 St. John, NB - Long & McQuade
Oct 19 Mocton, NB - Live Wire Record Expo
Oct 21 St. John's, NF - Long & McQuade

For more details on these events, please contact the stores directly.
For info on the Live Wire Expo call (506) 383-9473.

From: RadioRealityCheck.com

Posted: September 24, 2008

The Radio Reality Check Crew has another "KISS This" special Thursday night September 25th at 8PM (PT) 11PM (ET).

Listen live at www.radiorealitycheck.com

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 25, 2008

Continuing the October celebration of the release of Paul's concert DVD, 'ONE LIVE KISS', an Indianapolis KISS Fan party will be held on October 26!

So get ready to celebrate PAUL STANLEY with a full day of planned activities, including:

- Special screening of Paul's 'ONE LIVE KISS' concert movie in High Definition on a large screen
- 'ONE LIVE KISS' Director, Louis Antonelli will introduce the screening and do a Q&A with the audience
- Showing of Unreleased behind the scenes footage from Paul's Live To Win Tour
- Paul's long time Guitar Tech and Live To Win Tour Production Manager, Fran Stuart, will also do a Q&A
- Fran will also bring the actual Washburn Preacher Guitar that Paul plays on the DVD, and 5 fans will win the opportunity to have their picture taken with the guitar!
- PAUL STANLEY trivia contest and merchandise giveaways
- KISS merchandise dealer, including KISSONLINE, will be on hand selling great KISS collectibles
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From: TrendHunter.com
by Gene Triplett
Posted: September 24, 2008

KISS frontman and long tongue possessor GENE SIMMONS has launched a line of leather handbags to follow up the ‘KISS Kasket.’ The collection is called Money Bags and is accented with a logo depicting, as the title suggests, bags of money with an embossed dollar sign .

GENE SIMMONS’ masculine leather handbag collection includes a duffle bag for $700 that is meant to "...be filled with bundles of loot and stashed away in the hull of a catamaran, until the money can be spent on watching the sunset and drinking rum for years on end," says the store’s item descriptions. There is also a stylish Vegas Size Messenger Bag and a larger Monte Carlo Size Messenger Bag.

Considering Simmons’ extravagant rock ‘n roll reputation, the bags are extremely marketable and classic looking.

The Money Bags collection also includes t-shirts, wallets, belts and hats.

Watch video of Gene and the handbags at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCianTX2GBY

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 22, 2008

To celebrate the October release of Paul's concert DVD, 'ONE LIVE KISS', the stage has been set for the World Theatrical Premiere of the film! This unique event will be the first time the movie will be exhibited on a massive 50 foot theater screen in stunning High Definition Digital Cinema with full Dolby Digital concert sound! The premiere is the highlight of a day long "KISS PARTY’ which will be held at the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. (a short distance from Downtown Chicago.) The event will also feature KISS Memorabilia dealers, never before seen videos from PAUL STANLEY’s 2006 ‘Live To Win’ Tour, trivia prizes, and an after show event at local restaurant, Onesti Dinner Club.

Director Louis Antonelli will introduce the movie and hold an audience Q&A about his experiences working with Paul to create the film before the screening. Antonelli told KOL via a phone interview, "This is the event we have all been waiting for! I approached making this movie with an idea of presenting PAUL STANLEY both intimately, and also as his true essence is - LARGER THAN LIFE, and LOUDER & MORE POWERFUL THAN A SUPERSONIC JET! This screening will realize that vision fully for an audience!"

As a bonus for celebrating with us, EVERYONE attending the event will receive a 'ONE LIVE KISS' collectible Laminate and other special surprises!! Requires paid admission.
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From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 22, 2008

KISS rocker PAUL STANLEY poses with wife Erin -- showing off her bump in a fitted black dress -- at the 2008 Freedom Awards to combat international slavery and human trafficking. The event was held last Monday at the University of Southern California.

Paul, 56, and Erin, 36, expect their baby (a Girl) in February.

KISS My Ankh - A Tribute To VINNIE VINCENT
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: September 21, 2008

One of the more well-produced KISS Tribute CDs of recent times. KISS MY ANKH takes us on a musical retrospective of KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT's past fabulous career, with and without KISS.

Some surprising elements of this 11 track disc include the unexpected female lead vocals on Lick it Up, the guitar riffs of Makin' Love fused seamlessly with the vocals of Killer, (absolutely awesome), and a must-hear parody of Unholy.

A long overdue tribute to the man who shaped the KISS sound of the early '80s and beyond.

1. Killer - DoubleVirgo
2. I Still Love You - Gods of Fire
3. Lick It Up - Future 86
4. A Million To One - Steve Brown
5. Boyz Are Gonna Rock - Mike Weeks (with Andre LaBelle and T.J. Racer)
6. Back on the Streets - Jazan Wild
7. That Time of Year - Sheldon Tarsha, Ryan Roxie, Marko Pukkila, Troy Patrick Farrell
8. Love Kills - Vic Rivera / Kelli McCloud
9. Unholy - Curse God and Die
10. I Just Wanna - The Dead Zoo Keepers
11. Ted Poley (parody of Unholy) - C.C. Banana (with Banana 7, featuring Chris Caffery)

$12.95 at KISSmuseum.com

KISS Solo Faces Fleece Blanket
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: September 21, 2008

Super-soft, 100% poly fleece KISS Solo Faces Blanket. The smaller cousin to the larger KISS Solo Faces Queen-size blanket. Lightweight - folds small and opens to a large 50" x 60". Can be used as a blanket, cover to a couch or even a wall tapestry.

$24.95 at KISSmuseum.com

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 21, 2008

Here are a few photos from Paul's Atlanta area Art Exhibits. Paul's Wentworth Gallery shows continue to attract large crowds of art lovers, looking to experience his artwork in person!

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From: chillertheatre.com
Posted: September 20, 2008

ACE FREHLEY will be appearing Saturday October 25, 2008 (One Day Only) during the three day Chiller Theatre Expo event hosted at the Hilton in Parsipanny New Jersey.

For more information visit http://www.chillertheatre.com/gt/gtc4.htm

KISS Neon Clock
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: September 20, 2008

15" wide KISS Neon Clock. Light element encircles the classic KISS Solo Faces adding an ambient, but not overpowering, purple hue to any darkened room. High quality chrome ring construction, designed for wall hanging. Comes in colorful box as shown.

$59.95 at KISSmuseum.com

From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 19, 2008

Pictured is the promotional sheet for Paul's new DVD, "ONE LIVE KISS", which will be released on October 21 via New Door/Universal. The DVD was filmed on November 6, 2006 at the House of Blues in Chicago, Illinois.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Prologue
02. Live To Win
03. Hide Your Heart
04. A Million To One
05. Got To Choose
06. Move On
07. Bulletproof
08. Tonight You Belong To Me
09. Lick It Up
10. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me?
11. Magic Touch
12. I Still Love You
13. Strutter
14. Everytime I See You Around
15. Do You Love Me?
16. I Want You
17. Love Gun
18. Lift
19. Detroit Rock City
20. Goodbye

From: KGW
by Frank Mungeam
Posted: September 19, 2008

Members of one of rock’s legendary bands visited Portland Thursday night, showing that their hearts are just as big as their reputation.

Several members of the band KISS appeared on behalf of their friend Jeff Young, who has lived with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, for nearly 25 years. Young is one of the longest living survivors of the illness.

"This is proof positive that Portland isn't just a nice place to live in, but it actually has nice people," said GENE SIMMONS, longtime leader of KISS. "Everybody here has come with big fat wallets full of cash and we're going to relieve them of all that money and actually do some good."

A support group called "Friends of Jeff" organized the benefit auction, dinner and concert in Lake Oswego.

Watch video of Gene & Tommy at http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_091908_news_kiss_benefit_als_.9044f3bb.html?npc

From: Spinner
by Karen Bliss
Posted: September 18, 2008

Makeup and role play isn't out of the ordinary for GENE SIMMONS. That said, it only seems fitting that the KISS bassist makes a cameo in Japan's No. 2 box office hit, 'Detroit Metal City,' as Jack Ill Dark, a legendary American death metal guitarist who holds the title "The Emperor."

Simmons flew to Japan last March for five days of shooting after director Toshio Lee tracked the rocker down with the help of Sony Music Japan. "He was a complete professional," Lee tells Spinner with the aid of an English-speaking translator. "He didn't even want to rest. He said, 'I'm here for business.'"

At first, Lee and Simmons communicated through an interpreter, but Lee soon just started showing him physically what to do. "[Gene would say] 'Let me see that one more time so I can really master it,'" Lee says. When Lee screwed up, Simmons responded promptly: "That's not the same thing you did the first time." "He was really watching and very attentive," Lee says.

As for the character's attire, Simmons wears an outlandish horned costume with most of his face hidden under a mask. And yes, even his guitar has spikes. The rocker utters a few English lines, including "Command the beast" and "You're still wet behind the ears."

"It would be weird if he spoke Japanese," Lee says. "He had to speak in English. He's the king."

(pictured: Poster Art for the movie "Detroit Metal City")

From: NRK
Posted: September 18, 2008

Legendary rock photographer Fin Costello reveals the truth about KISS Alive:

One of your most famous pictures of all time, is the one that ended up being the album cover for KISS’ breakthrough-album, KISS ALIVE, from 1975. Unlike anything from their three first album covers, it captures the show, the music and their attitude perfectly.

How did you end up working for KISS?
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From: Hagrid Bowie
Posted: September 17, 2008

Paul called into Elliot in the Morning today. The interview is available at here He also discussed an appearance at the Wentworth Gallery in DC on October 11th.

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 16, 2008

The Dayton KISS Fan Expo returns on Oct. 11 with a Tribute to PAUL STANLEY!! To celebrate the October release of Paul's concert DVD, 'ONE LIVE KISS', the Dayton KISS Expo will honor Paul throughout the day!

And what better way to honor our main man then to show his amazing new concert film, 'ONE LVE KISS'! PAUL STANLEY has authorized a special preview screening of his new concert movie, ‘PAUL STANLEY* ONE LIVE KISS’ for this Expo event. The feature length movie was shot during Paul’s sold out ‘Live To Win’ solo tour of America in 2006, capturing the power and intensity of Paul’s legendary songwriting and showmanship at full throttle! The movie will be shown in its entirety, in High Definition on a large screen.

Director Louis Antonelli will introduce the screening, and do a Q&A with the audience following the movie. Antonelli recently told KOL, " These fullscreenings of the movie are very special, they will give fans a chance to see this highly anticipated film in a unique, entertaining way! In the past when we have done previews of scenes from the film it was great because fans felt like they were at the concert right in the front row singing along with Paul, cheering, and doing their all to SHOUT IT OUT LOUD! Seeing the movie like that with a packed house of the great KISS ARMY is a very immediate ‘live’ experience! I’ve had fans tell me many times now that watching the movie that way made everyone feel Paul was right in the room rocking with them!"
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From: GeneSimmons.com
by GENE SIMMONS
Posted: September 15, 2008

Was happy to lend a hand to the powerful and attractive BRUCE KULICK, who is in the midst of his solo record.

Bruce, as you all know, was lead axe grinder in KISS for many years. He's now playing with Grand Funk Railroad. My son, Nick recently went to one of the gigs and came back raving about it.

Anyway, Bruce and I wrote a toon called 'AIN'T GONNA DIE' -- pretty cool stuff. The songwriting happened very fast. We sat around the house and came up with chord patterns and the basic melody came to me almost immediately.
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From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 14, 2008

KISS: IKONS is a 4 CD collector's package showcasing the iconic prominence each member contributed to the hottest rock 'n roll band in the world!

The Set will be released in October 21.

The packaging for KISS: IKONS is outstanding, featuring a 24 page booklet filled with classic KISS photos! The actual KISS Icons and the IKONS logo on the box cover are printed in silver foil.

Pictured: The top image is the cover of the box and the lower image is the actual cover of the booklet.

Track Listing:
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From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: September 12, 2008

One of the most interesting, bizarre and exciting events in the history of KISS was when they were invited by the city of Cadillac Michigan to play at the High Schools homecoming. KISS was first greeted by the mayor and city officials and given the key to the city. They then paraded down the street on a KISS float to the football game to lend their support to the team. The most interesting record of this event was the schools year book from 1976. There are no less than 17 pages with KISS related photos throughout the book.

From the size of the graduating class of this High School, there couldn't have been more than 400 of these books ever produced; most of which are still with the original owners. There are not many of these in circulation and are one of the hardest collectibles to come by.

$695.00 at KISSmuseum.com

KISS Shot Glass Set
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: September 12, 2008

Brand new set of 3 KISS shot glasses has recently been released. This triple set has one with Peter and Gene, the second Ace and Paul, while the third is a double-sided KISS Army logo.

$14.95 at KISSmuseum.com

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 11, 2008

Paul's long-anticipated "Live To Win" tour movie is due for release on October 21 under the title, "ONE LIVE KISS," via New Door / Universal DVD!

We'll post additional details soon.

From: SplitScreen Entertainment
Posted: September 10, 2008

Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley recently spoke with SplitScreen Entertainment about his first encounters with KISS legends GENE SIMMONS and PAUL STANLEY. Whereas his meeting with Gene ended up costing him a few bucks, his encounter with Paul provided the inspiration for the new song "Ted Poley," as featured on the newly released tribute album "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To VINNIE VINCENT." A parody of "Unholy" by Vincent and Simmons, the song has been reworked by rock & roll comic C.C. Banana as a good-natured roast of the veteran rock singer. The following is an excerpt from Ted's personal account of the original inspiration for the track.

UNHOLY TED POLEY

by Ted Poley
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2009 KISS Calendar + Bonus
From: KISSmusuem.com
Posted: September 10, 2008

12 month calendar. Brilliant comic art from the KISS 4K comic book.Includes FREE bonus 2005 Rock the Nation tour calendar only when you buy from KISSmuseum.com. Both are12" x 12".Get them together for one low price; limited quantities available.

$8.95 at KISSmuseum.com

From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 10, 2008

Gene is featured on the cover of the new Spanish edition of Kerrang! Magazine.

KISS has graced 9 different magazine covers in Spain this summer!

Thanks to Javier Rueda for sending in the image.

From: SC Pirates
Posted: September 8, 2008

The 2008 PIHA Southeast division champions, South Carolina Pirates finally got to bring the championship cup to the KISS COFFEEHOUSE, Saturday, September 6th to get their picture with their sponsors and owner. The added bonus to the members of the team was that KISS lead guitarist TOMMY THAYER was there to celebrate the second anniversary of the COFFEEHOUSE. "Getting to see TOMMY THAYER and have our picture taken with the 2008 Southeast division championship trophy, The COFFEEHOUSE management and ownership is a huge honor", Doug Jones, General Manager of the team said. "We appreciate their sponsorship and support all season. We consider them a part of our team." Jones finished.

KISS COFFEEHOUSE, sponsored "Name that KISS tune" in which contestants were picked during the intermission and challenged to name the KISS tune that was being played. The contest ran for the entire homestand of the Pirates sixteen games played at SportsZone arena in Little River. Winners received a KISS COFFEEHOUSE travel mug and a bag of KISS COFFEE. The manager of the KISS COFFEEHOUSE, Debra, also attended several Pirates games and supported the team in their endeavors. "No doubt, Debra was a huge help with our inaugural season", Jones continued.

As the team hit the rink for warm-ups, they were accompanied by the recognizable strains of "I Love it Loud" for each and every home game this past season. GENE SIMMONS also had the team and it’s 2007 – 2008 picture featured on his site under letters to GENE SIMMONS during the regular season.
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From: GeneSimmons.com
Posted: September 7, 2008

Here's a clip of Gene's recent visit to the Today Show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KQM-G99Q2g

From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: September 7, 2008

Paul will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Atlanta at Phipps Plaza and Perimeter Mall on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20.

His appearances will be open to the public and free of charge.

PAUL STANLEY’s Wentworth Gallery Appearances:
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From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 7, 2008

A clip of Tommy performing "Forever" with 'Sing with KISS' contest winner Todd Cage. The clip was filmed yesterday at the KISS Coffeehouse's 2nd Anniversary Party is available at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZD36I-ZW4A

From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 7, 2008

Even a hurricane couldn't keep the KISS ARMY from attending the KISS Coffeehouse Party today in Myrtle Beach! Over a thousand KISS fans from as far away as Japan, Canada and all over the US, braved Friday's extreme weather to meet TOMMY THAYER and celebrate the Coffeehouse's 2nd Anniversary...and Tommy didn't disappoint, signing autographs and posing for photos for over three hours. Tommy really seemed to be having a great time meeting his fans and signed multiple autographs for all who asked! A real class act!

KISSONLINE will post additional Coffeehouse Party posts on Sunday.

In the photos:
Photo 1 - Tommy poses with the KISS Coffeehouse Staff.
Photos 2 & 3 - Tommy meeting with fans and signing a fan's cast
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From: Billboard.com
Posted: September 5, 2008

Kiss co-founder, reality TV star and entrepreneur GENE SIMMONS will be the Keynote Q&A for the 5th Annual Billboard Touring Conference, set for Nov. 19-20 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

Billboard executive director of content and programming for touring and live entertainment Ray Waddell will conduct the Q&A with Simmons on Nov. 20 at the Roosevelt Ballroom. The Q&A will be filmed for an episode of his A&E reality show "GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels," currently in its third season.

"GENE SIMMONS' fingerprints are on virtually all segments of the music industry, particularly as it relates to the live music business," Waddell says. "We are thrilled to have him on board for our milestone fifth Touring Conference and we know his insight and the 'GENE SIMMONS world view' will be a compelling must-see for our attendees. Buckle up."
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From: BusinessWeek.com
Posted: September 5, 2008

As the fire-spitting front man for the rock band KISS, GENE SIMMONS has put on his kabuki make-up and donned his platform dragon boots for the past 35 years. But for Simmons, KISS is just, well, his night job. Born Chaim Witz in Haifa, Israel, Simmons came to America as an eight-year-old boy and says he has been living the American Dream ever since. Known for both his music and his business acumen, he's the force behind thousands of licensed KISS products and numerous ventures, including his discontinued magazine GENE SIMMONS' Tongue, Simmons Records, clothing line Moneybag, and the brand marketing firm Simmons Abramson Marketing, the outfit behind the "I Am Indy" Campaign. He's also continuing to keep his brand in the public spotlight: His reality TV show GENE SIMMONS Family Jewels is coming back for a fourth season on A&E, he has a new reality show called Jingles on tap, and in July he released his tome on prostitution, Ladies of the Night.

Simmons recently spoke with staff writer Stacy Perman about entrepreneurship, failure, and all things GENE SIMMONS. Edited excerpts of their conversation follow.

Which do you consider yourself first, a rock star or an entrepreneur?
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From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 5, 2008

The KISS Coffeehouse's 2nd Anniversary Party will take place as scheduled this Saturday, September 6th in Myrtle Beach, SC. The latest weather report calls for partly cloudy skies in the afternoon and temperatures in the 80's.

Tommy will be on hand to sign autographs and take photos with the fans, and KISSONLINE will have Tour Merchandise and collectibles!

From: Rock Zone
by Jason Houston
Posted: September 4, 2008

I just posted an interview I recently did w/White Lion Drummer where he discusses his appearance on the new VINNIE VINCENT tribute CD KISS My Ankh. Here are a few excerpts. You can read the entire interview at www.myspace.com/rockzoneone

1. Rock Zone: - Troy why don't we start off with how you got the opportunity to appear on the new VINNIE VINCENT tribute CD KISS My Ankh?

TPF: - Marko Pukkla (Bass) asked me to play on it......a "rush" job if you will, so we didn't get too creative with it, we stuck with the original formula rhythm section wise and that allowed Sheldon Tarsha (Vox) and Ryan Roxie (Guitar) to really shine a bit on this. I've done quite a few things that Marko has put together in the past.
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From: Tahoe Daily
Posted: September 4, 2008

If it’s true GENE SIMMONS is afraid of heights, he sure didn’t show it during Lake Tahoe greatest rock show.

Complete with makeup, 8-inch heels, explosives, pyrotechnics and smashed guitars, KISS thrilled fans, many of them whom also donned outlandish white, black and bloody garb in the spirit of their heroes.

Simmons, aka "Demon," Paul "Starchild" Stanley, Tommy "Spaceman" Thayer and Eric "the Cat" Singer played two sets featuring much of their material from the "Alive!" album, before a charged-up crowd on the chilly night of Aug. 30 at Harveys Outdoor Arena.
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From: KISSasylum.com
by Peter Kaperonis
Posted: September 4, 2008

I am a KISS fan from Sydney, Australia and I thought I'd share some photos of a custom made ERIC CARR statue that I recently created. I based this on the Creatures Of The Night outfit which was by far an absolutely incredible era.

It is made out of resin, is approximately 55 cm tall and took me approximately a month to make in order to get all the details precise or close to perfect as possible.

ERIC CARR has been an inspiration of mine for years, his positive outlook and determination in life has influenced me in many ways. He was an amazing musician, extremely talented who elevated KISS to great heights. He is sorely missed but will never be forgotten.
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From: SplitScreen Entertainment
Posted: September 3, 2008

Guitarist Steve Brown recently spoke with SplitScreen Entertainment about the ongoing Trixter reunion, his memories of touring with KISS and his acoustic rendition of their song "A Million To One," as featured on the new tribute album "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To VINNIE VINCENT." Steve also discussed his Stereo Fallout project and confirmed a new live Trixter date. A few excerpts from the interview follow:

SplitScreen Entertainment: What are your feelings on the recent Trixter reunion shows, the band's first since the early '90s?

Steve Brown: The experience was simply mind-blowing. It was just so much fun! The band really is better than ever and it feels fantastic to be rocking with Pete Loran, P.J. Farley and Mark Scott again. We just confirmed an additional Trixter show for Friday, September 19th. We'll be playing with Warrant at Myth in Minneapolis, MN so it should be another great time! There are also a bunch of other things in the works, like more shows and new CDs. You know me, I'm always working on rockin' the world!
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From: Myrtle Beach Sun News
Posted: September 3, 2008

Brian Galvin, the franchisee of the KISS Coffeehouse at Broadway at the Beach, invites Grand Strand residents to enter its "Sing with KISS" contest. The winner will sing "Forever" with KISS guitarist TOMMY THAYER at the KISS Coffeehouse's daylong second-anniversary party Sept. 6.

A North Carolinian will the KISS song "Forever" on Saturday in Myrtle Beach with the group's lead guitarist, TOMMY THAYER.

Todd Cage of Huntersville, north of Charlotte, was among more than 600 people who left a sing-along voice mail to enter the "Sing with KISS'" contest, said Brian Galvin, president of the Galvin Group, franchisee of the KISS Coffeehouse at Broadway at the Beach.
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From: Lake County Record-Bee
by Denise Rockenstein (Photo Bob Minenna/Record-Bee)
Posted: September 3, 2008

Lake County said good-bye to the summer in style with Konocti Harbor/Konocti Presents hosting another X.S. Weekend full of extreme sports and head-banging music. Fireworks at the end of the three-day party signified the closing of Summerfest 2008.

Thousands swarmed Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa to take part in the biggest party of the summer. Guests were entertained throughout the daytime hours with high-flying extreme sports demonstrations on land, sea and by air. Die-hard party animals continued the celebration late into the night rocking out at some of the summer's hottest concerts and dancing with a couple of Lake County's own rising rock ensembles

Heavy metal legendary band "KISS" closed out the extreme weekend. The band played to the crowd in the fashion expected from the rock demons. There was fire spitting, flame throwing, explosions and a blanket of confetti that could barely be seen through.
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From: Las Vegas Weekly
by Robin Leach
Posted: September 2, 2008

PAUL STANLEY is enjoying a honeymoon-styled Vegas vacation with his newly pregnant wife, Erin Sutton -- all built around his KISS concert tonight at the Pearl in the Palms. The happy couple checked in first to their very own penthouse condo atop George Maloof's new Palms Place tower.

It's their first weekend in the palatial pad, which has a spectacular 360-degree panorama view all the way from the Red Rock range on the West out to the mountain peaks on the eastern edge of the valley.

I toured it with George while it was in final construction and can tell you it's so amazing you'd never want to leave! Paul is a long-time friend going back 30 years now and we even share the same New York City stock broker! He won't mind me telling you that his platinum multi-million-dollar playpen comes complete with a secret outdoor oversized sunken jacuzzi for two!
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From: The Press Democrat
by John Beck
Posted:

Proving his lifelong devotion to KISS, Don Warneke pulled up his sleeve to show off his badge of honor: A red "KISS Army" tattoo on his arm.

But it paled in comparison with the foot-long portrait of GENE SIMMONS on his left calf.

"Other than the Grateful Dead, there is no other fan base like the KISS fan base," he said, waiting along with 4,200 other fans (who paid between $150 and $214 for tickets) Sunday night for his white-faced icons of stadium rock to take the stage at Konocti Harbor.
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From: YouTube.com
Posted: September 1, 2008

Here's a fan filmed clip from KISS' Pearl Show in Las Vegas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ud52fUITeI

From: KISSonline.com
Posted: September 1, 2008

Here are a few photos from the SOLD OUT KISS show at the Harveys Outdoor Arena in Lake Tahoe.

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From: KISSasylum.com
by Rustin Albrecht
Posted: September 1, 2008

I wanted the best and I got the best. Friday night I drove from southern California to Vegas (3.5 hours) to see KISS at the Palms. This would be my 11th KISS Concert and I have to say it was one of the best I have ever been to. I had never been to the Palms and when I bought the floor level tickets I thought I would be standing way back from the stage trying to see over everyone's heads. But the Palms is a small venue and I was able to get 10 - 15 feet from the stage for the entire show. And what a show it was. I was on Gene's side the entire night. The guys sounded outstanding with voices fresh from a break after their European tour. The songs from Alive! were crisp, energetic, and loud enough to rattle your rib cage! I was very impressed that Gene and Paul have "allowed" Eric and Tommy some microphone time. Eric did Black Diamond superbly and his drum solo was amazing. Just to give a little "personal" time to the guys, Tommy was playing on Gene's side of the stage and there was a little girl of about 8 years old sitting on her daddy's shoulders. Tommy saw her (bypassing the overly bleached out platinum bimbos 5 feet over) and tossed her one of his picks.

Saturday I drove the 7.5 hours to get from Vegas up to Tahoe for my 12th KISS Concert. This show was outdoors in the forest area behind the Harvey's Casino. While not as intimate, the show did allow all the pyro, flying, blood spitting effects that we have come to expect from a KISS show. The show started with a glitch with the giant KISS screen which would have shielded the guys so they could climb on the levitating platform, get up into the lights above, and descend during "Deuce." But the guys didn't seem phased at all and kicked into the song from the stage level. Paul had to drop his voice an octave during some of the choruses but its possible that the higher altitude was affecting them all. Gene was able to fly to the rafters and I have to give him credit - the winds had picked up and the light set he was on was swaying pretty good, but he ripped out "I Love It Loud" as though the wind didn't matter at all. It was unfortunate that some idiot in the front had to do something to piss off Paul with only a couple of songs left. Paul's tirade on the guy was pretty good though! After security ejected the guy, Paul flew out to the crowd and was a mere 20 feet from the bleacher section in the back during "Love Gun."

This was one of the best weekends of my life and if I weren't a somewhat responsible adult I would have followed them up to Kelseyville for tonight's show as well! Bravo to the Hottest Band In The World!

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