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According to Deadline, Nick Jonas, who is best known as one-third of the hugely popular Disney Channel sibling pop/rock act the JONAS BROTHERS, has been tapped to star as KISS frontman Paul Stanley in the upcoming KISS biopic “Shout It Out Loud”. Joseph McGinty Nichol, better known as McG, is directing the film, which will go into production at the end of the year or in early 2026.

Jonas, who has slowly been forging a career as an actor, including a starring role in the 2016 film “Goat”, will reportedly do his own singing in “Shout It Out Loud”, which is being produced by STX Entertainment. The most recent draft of the script was written by Darren Lemke (“Shazam!”, “Gemini Man”).

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons, 75, and his son, Nick Simmons, 36, turned heads with a notable father-son appearance on the red carpet at the Operation Smile Los Angeles Smile Fiesta on Tuesday, June 3. The pair, accompanied by Gene’s wife Shannon Tweed, showcased their close family bond at the star-studded charity event.

The KISS icon, ever the showman, opted for a classic rock-star black suit and white tie ensemble, while Nick, a writer and television personality, mirrored his father’s cool demeanor in coordinating black pants and blazer, with his shirt providing a red pop of color. The resemblance between the two was undeniable, with Nick inheriting his father’s tall frame and striking features.

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Musically, Kiss will probably always be known first and foremost for arena-rocking anthems: “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud,” “I Love It Loud,” “Crazy Crazy Nights,” etc. But they also had their share of more tranquil, tender moments.

Don’t believe this claim? These ten selections will state our case.

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Spoiler alert: most of the selections on this list will be ballads. But there are a few exceptions, such as this pop ditty from 1980’s “Unmasked,” which lyrically was certainly one of Kiss’ most starry-eyed (no pun intended) lyrical sentiments.

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In a new interview with Guitar Player contributor Jonathan Graham, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, it depends on how you mean. When I first came to the States, I was offered to join UFO. And then on the same day as I offered to do the UFO thing, which was a big step from [my then-band] STEELER, I guess, I got contacted by the thing that becameALCATRAZZ. It wasn’t called ALCATRAZZ [yet]. They didn’t have any songs, nothing. I wrote all the songs. And I chose that situation because I wanted to write songs instead of just… As much as I like UFO, I didn’t wanna be stepping into someone else’s thing.

“I was asked to join Dave [Lee] Roth‘s band. What happened was that he was leaving, or left already, VAN HALEN, and I was doing a big American tour [with] AC/DC. And then right after that I did my own tour of America with a band called TALAS opening up, which was Billy Sheehan‘s band. And Dave would come to the shows all the time. Plus, we would hang out too, at the Troubadour and stuff, back in the party days. And it would’ve been a great thing, but I think that… I mean, he obviously asked Billy Sheehan too, so Billy took it. I mean, it wasn’t officially on a paper like this or something like this, but it was very obvious what he was thinking about. And at the time, I was thinking, ‘Oh, no. I’m doing great,’ whatever.

“Very early on, I was offered to join KISS, but that was very short-lived because they called me when I was still in Sweden in 1982, ’cause [my] tape had been circulating… I’m six [feet and] three [inches tall]. But I didn’t know that, because I’m [familiar with the] metric [system of weights and measures]. I said, ‘I don’t know.’ I said, ‘I’m 192 [centimeters tall].’ They didn’t know what that means, and I didn’t know what ‘six foot’ means.”

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Bassist Gary Shea has led a long career performing in 17 countries and recording music around the world. He is a founding member of two iconic groups, New England and Alcatrazz, with gold and platinum records to his credit.

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Kiss has revealed more special guests for their upcoming Kiss Army Storms convention and reunion show in Las Vegas, including additional bandmates and fellow rockers.

During the weekend-long event taking place from Nov. 14 to 16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley will be joined by longtime Kiss lead guitarist Tommy Thayer for an unmasked electric show — marking the first reunion since their farewell tour ended in December 2023.

In addition, Thayer’s former band, Black ‘n Blue will also take part in the event, as will former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach. Additional guests include tribute bands Mr. Speed and Kiss Nation: The Kiss Tribute Show.

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KISS frontman Paul Stanley discussed his involvement in his son Evan Stanley’s musical endeavors in an interview with The 100 with Josh Adam Meyers.

The interview addressed Stanley’s parenting style regarding his children’s musical pursuits. He specifically responded to whether he gives advice or maintains a hands-off approach.

“With this, I’m stepping back. But I’m always there for an opinion if asked for,” Stanley said.

Stanley shared insights about his relationship with his son Evan and their musical discussions.

“Evan, I’ll say, one of the amazing qualities about him is he’s always been tell me, ‘What do you think? How can this be better?’” he continued. “I’ve always prefaced what I tell him, ‘This is just my opinion for better or worse.’ And to not be defensive, puts you in a position to absorb and learn a whole lot more.”

Evan Stanley currently collaborates with Gene Simmons’ son Nick Simmons on their musical project.

Paul Stanley maintains a supportive yet hands-off approach. The musical collaboration between the KISS sons has captured significant industry attention.

A report from AXS TV revealed that Evan and Nick have recorded 10 new songs. Their music takes a distinct direction from their fathers’ hard rock legacy.

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Paul Stanley’s art at Butler Institute of Art offered these limited edition signed catalog books for a show in September 2023.  

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From a scrappy school cover band to rock ‘n’ roll legend: the hilarious story of a young Matt Cameron’s 1975 cease and desist letter finally wraps up with some good vibes and laughs.

Back in the ’70s, a super young Matt Cameron – future drummer for Soundgarden and Pearl Jam – was jamming in a KISS cover band right in his San Diego neighborhood. Alongside two buddies, they played school parties and local gigs, rocking homemade costumes and DIY pyrotechnics to mimic the legendary New York rockers.

They straight-up called themselves KISS. And yep, that’s exactly what got them into some legal hot water.

After catching a real KISS soundcheck and meeting Paul Stanley in ’75, a few months later Matt and his crew got hit with a cease and desist letter from Aucoin Management, the agency running the real band back then. Signed by manager Bill Aucoin himself, it ordered these kids to immediately stop using the name “KISS.”

Shocked and kinda bummed, the young band switched their name to KISS (Imitation) and kept rocking on, holding tight to their love for their idols.

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