Larry Petro | News Monkey

Former KISS axeman Ace Frehley has announced a string of Australia and New Zealand solo shows. This will be his first ever solo appearances in New Zealand.

Says Ace, “I can’t wait to get down to New Zealand and Australia with this new lineup. I’ll be performing Ace classics as well as songs off my new CD Space Invader for the enjoyment of the fans. Let There Be Rock!”

Joining Ace on stage will be Richie Scarlet, who rode shotgun performing rhythm guitar and vocal duties on Ace’s Trouble Walking album and has toured with Sebastian Bach, bassist Chris Wyse (OZZY OSBOURNE, THE CULT) and Scot Coogan (LITA FORD, NIKKI SIXX).

The 2-hour set features everything an Ace or KISS fan could hope for. Included are all his solo anthems – “New York Groove” (a bona-fide Top 20 Hit in Australia and NZ), “Snowblind”, “Rock Soldiers” and highlights from his latest Top 10 Billboard album Space Invader. Expect KISS diamonds such as “Strutter”, “Cold Gin”, “Love Gun”, “Deuce”, “Shock Me” and “Detroit Rock City” as well. Plus as a special treat for KISS fans, some rare KISS gems that you simply won’t hear anywhere else – “Talk To Me”, “Rocket Ride”, “Strange Ways”, “Parasite” and “King Of The Night Time World”.

Tickets on sale at 9 AM on Wednesday, January 28th.

Tour dates:

• 4.24 – Wellington, New Zealand – James Cabaret
• 4.25 – Auckland, New Zealand – The Studio
• 4.29 – Brisbane, Australia – Tivoli Theatre
• 4.30 – Sydney, Australia – Metro Theatre
• 5.1 – Hobart, Australia – Wrestpoint Showroom
• 5.2 – Melbourne, Australia – Forum Theatre
• 5.6 – Adelaide, Australia – The Gov
• 5.7 – Perth, Australia – Astor Theatre

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