Episode 606. Javier Rueda and Mauricio Vázquez from KISS Army Spain join us to talk about their amazing book LAST KISS AT THE GARDEN, DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2023/

This new book complements the one they did back in 2021: KISS DESTROYS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, 1977-2019. After more than 250 shows on their seemingly never ending final tour and on their 50th anniversary, the curtain fell for the very last time. And as we all expected it was in the city where the band was born and at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

LAST KISS AT THE GARDEN, DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2023 captures all of the magic that surrounded the final two shows of KISStory, which was a lot. An unforgettable experience for the fans coming from different countries who attended the two mind-blowing concerts at the famous venue in New York. But a concert lasts two hours only and the whole experience was much bigger than that. A long weekend that started off on Thursday, November 30th and finished on Sunday, December 3rd. The atmosphere in New York City was unbelievable and KISS was everywhere. A dream-like weekend which the KISS Army worldwide dressed to kill for.

LAST KISS AT THE GARDEN, DECEMBER 1 & 2, 2023 is a 184 full-colour page and A4 size (8.2×11.4 inches) book with more than 800 photos featuring articles, exclusive interviews, anecdotes, chronicles by fans who were lucky enough to live this historical moment, tickets, posters, clippings, backstage passes and ALL the facts that you can imagine about these two shows at the New York temple. All in all, a real jewel which all the KISS fans will love.

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LAS VEGAS — Notable classic rock band and purveyor of merchandise KISS released a signature brand of coffee whose taste is closely aligned with their mundane musical output, bored and unimpressed sources report.

“Our new line of ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ Brew’ signature coffee has a taste that will affect you the exact same way our music does,” KISS frontman Gene Simmons said while relaxing in his unspeakably lavish Las Vegas mansion. “It’s a standard Colombian brew along the lines of something like Maxwell House or Folgers, that’s best enjoyed black and served at room temperature, preferably while listening to one of our more featureless songs like ‘Lick It Up’ or ‘Rock and Roll All Nite.’ It’s even low in caffeine to preclude the possibility of the consumer receiving even a superficial rush of adrenaline upon drinking it. Let’s rock!”

KISS superfan Mitch Smith reacted to his favorite band’s newest item.

“I drank a couple cups while listening to ‘Crazy Nights’ this morning,” Smith offered. “It was like drinking lukewarm water with the barest hint of coffee flavor, which is basically the beverage equivalent of the music I was listening to. I didn’t even feel energized after drinking it, and actually fell asleep at my kitchen table. It was great! The price tag was a little steep at $30 for a 12-ounce bag, but it was totally worth it if you ask me. I’ve already paid exorbitant amounts of money for KISS air guitar strings and KISS condoms, which I’ve never used, so I’m glad that I’m able to get some utility out of one of the KISS-themed items that I own.”

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The video game industry is now worth more than film and music combined, valued in the hundreds of billions globally. According to many studies, 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V is the “most financially successful media title of all time”, surpassing any book, film, or music release—excluding Minecraft and Tetris, which exist across countless platforms. Long gone are the days when gaming was the niche domain of computer hobbyists and little kids.

With such a lucrative opportunity, it’s no wonder that many bands over the years have been more than happy to slap their name and likeness on a video game to make a quick buck. Whether out of crass commercialism or genuinely invested intrigue in gaming’s creative possibilities, there was a time when your favourite artists may well have offered a gripping, first-person adventure quest along with a T-shirt, mug, and, in Metallica’s case, a licensed Monopoly board.

Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child (2000)

You knew they were coming. Naturally, the fire-breathing hard rockers Kiss‘ perpetual dollar-signed eyes would see video games as another tantalising merchandising opportunity, along with lunchboxes, ‘kondoms’, and even a funeral casket. Alongside Kiss Pinball for the PlayStation, the Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Corp also oversaw a video game of their Psycho Circus comic book series.

Released on Sega’s final console, Dreamcast, the game is essentially a Quake clone where a Kiss tribute band is transported to some mythical ether of hellish, carnival monsters and bosses lifted from the comic’s villains. Progressing through the game, you’ll acquire power-ups corresponding to the band members’ theatrical identity, Simmons’ firepower, etc. Not a bad effort for 2000, but pedestrian when considering the competition around at the time.

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