Bruce Henne | Hennemusic

KISS kicked off their European tour in support of their current album, “Monster”, at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday.

Before the show, KISS hooked up with Sweden TV4’s “Nyhetsmorgon” program to discuss a variety of topics, including their longevity, as the band marks its 40th anniversary this year.

“What we do is timeless,” explained Paul Stanley. “Many bands come out and they tell you about how bad the world is and what you can do to help the world. You can do that tomorrow; when you come to see KISS, you get to celebrate…you have a great time. We’re very simple, but it’s also something that’s timeless.”

KISS will play a mixture of headline shows and festival dates across Europe for the next three weeks before launching an extensive Canadian tour in early July.