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December 30, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that Kiss almost got caught unmasked when they visited the WRBQ
Radio station on June 13, 1979? Click here
to see the photos in the Photo Album.
[Comments]
December 29, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
"Detroit Rock City" German 7" single
"I was made for lovin" you" German pink 7" single
"Shout it out loud" German 7" single
"Don't you let me down" German 7" single
Kiss Hello Kitty toilet paper
bidding battle for the Kiss-Opoly game
Kiss casket
Paul Stanley Washburn guitar
"Monster" Promo Poster
Solo Albums Promo Display
Peter Criss stein
Destroyer reel to reel
Love Gun reel to reel
Alive! reel to reel
[Comments]
December 29, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss reaches # 64 in Billboards Top 2012 Rock Albums
Generations of
Kiss' podcast
[Comments]
December 28, 2012
CASABLANCA
SINGLES BOX SET REVIEW
(from Bryan
Coates/Amazon.com)
I've dreamt that one day KISS would do just this:
compile all the Casablanca singles into one set.
The edits/different mixes are a must-have for the KISS fanatic. The only thing missing
that I would have liked are the Japanese Talk To Me/Easy As It Seems single,I/Only You
single,The Oath/Escape From The Island single & I'm A Legend Tonight/Love
Gun(remix)single. I'm aware that they are only compiling the North American release
singles & not ones exclusive to other countries. It just would've been even greater
with the addition of these as well!
Overall, excellent packaging with attention to detail. An amazing addition to a KISS
fanatic's collection...
[Comments]
December 28, 2012
KISS NEWS
Peter Criss: My Life In and Out of KISS
Video: Gene Simmons chats about the new KISS
album and his love of Santa Anita Park.
[Comments]
December 27, 2012
STEVE
CORONEL (EX-WICKED LESTER GUITARIST AND KISS SONGWRITER TALKS GROWING UP WITH THE DEMON
AND PRE-KISSTORY
(from Legendary Rock
Interviews)
Steve Coronel is best known as the original guitar player
in Wicked Lester, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley’s pre-KISS recording act. That’s
the tip of the proverbial iceberg though and while people would possibly still be lining
up to interview Steve were that the only criteria he has lots of other interesting
conversation points. He knew the KISS guys way before the fame and makeup and in fact,
recommended a young Stanley Eisen come over to his apartment to audition for a band
vacancy his best bud from junior high ( Gene Simmons) had. He’s a pretty damn good
guitar player to this day (as I heard during the course of the interview) and songwriter
having written the songs “She” and “Goin Blind” which are now
rightfully considered KISS Klassics among a lot of material for his post KISS band, LOVER.
Steve is an interesting guy with an interesting and down to earth viewpoint on one of the
most idolized and sensationalized bands in rock and roll history. I make no bones about my
love for KISS and constant quest for more KISS information so with that, I dialed up Steve
who was fun, engaging and totally up for my questions. Read on…
Legendary Rock Interviews: Hey Steve how’s it going?
Steve Coronel: Real good John, I was just rehearsing guitar…(plays a bit of blues
scale with a nice tone). I’m still jamming.
Click here to read the rest.
[Comments]
December 27, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss frontman's advice to Wollongong teen
Santa Anita Park's Opening Day gets `KISSed' with sun, Gene Simmons
Podcast: The Voices of KISS, The Lead Vocalists
on Three Sides of the Coin
[Comments]
December 26, 2012
SPECIAL
OFFERS AT OFFICIAL KISS STORE
The official Kiss Store
is offering some T-Shirts for just $ 12,97 at the moment.
[Comments]
December 25, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
German pinball machine: $ 2.650,-
signed Punisher bass & VIP pass: $ 1.750,-
oil canvas painting: $ 999,-
concert poster: $ 791,-
Coca Cola bottle: $ 730,-
toy guitar: $ 610,-
watercolor art: $ 405,-
Donruss Box 2nd series: $ 385,-
cymbal signed by Peter: $ 350,-
singles ad art design layout: $ 302,-
kids belt: $ 300,-
"Makeup to breakup" book signed by Peter: $ 250,-
Kiss Army kit 1977: $ 225,-
More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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Auctions >>
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[Comments]
MERRY
KISSMAS |
December 24, 2012
VINTAGE VIDEO FOOTAGE ON YOUTUBE
Some more vintage Kiss live footage on YouTube:
"Black Diamond" live in Houston 1976
Kiss live at the Troubadour in April 1992
Kiss live in Madrid 1983 (quality gets better
after first song)
[Comments]
December 23, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH PETER CRISS
Here at backstageaxxess.com you can see an extensive interview with
Peter at the book signing at Barnes & Nobles.
[Comments]
December 23, 2012
GENE SINGS "JINGLE BELLS"
(from genesimmons.com)
Jay Leno and his team asked me to come on and do an early morning appearance for
The Tonight Show, as he surprised a family in the San Fernando Valley. And we did. Here we are.
[Comments]
December 22, 2012
PETER CRISS ON ROCKLINE
Peter was on Rockline to talk about his new
book. Click here
to listen to the interview.
[Comments]
December 22, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
Kiss Kruise II beach towel
Paul guitar pick 1976
Hotter than hell Promo Poster
Paul doll with box
Eric Carr drumskin & drumstick
beach towel
Peter Criss necklace
Gene Halloween costume
German "Let me go Rock and Roll" 7" single
Love Gun Promo Dispaly
Gene doll with box
newspaper ad 1976
Dynasty tourshirt
Creatures of the night press kit
Peter Rockstics
[Comments]
December 22, 2012
GENE ON
"THE TONIGHT SHOW"
(from Gene Simmons)
Please make sure to
tune-in to The Tonight Show with @JayLeno
tonight, at 11:35PM / 10:35PM Central, to catch Gene Simmons on the Christmas Jay Walking
Special. In the segment, Gene surprises one lucky family by spreading some holiday cheer!
[Comments]
December 21, 2012
NEW KISS
MODEL KIT
Everybody remembers the
legendary amt Destroyer van model kit from the '70s. Now the same company released a Ford
Monster Truck model kit. It is currently listed on eBay:
[Comments]
December 21, 2012
KISS NEWS
KISS's Lead Guitarists Through the Years
KISS helps young man expand horizons
[Comments]
December 20, 2012
KISS
KRUISE III
(from Kissonline)
The official website for the KISS KRUISE III is
now online! If you are a KISS Kruise alumni, you received an email today containing your
presale booking day and time. Take note of that, and when your date comes up, you can book
online next month at www.thekisskruise.com!
New this year for the KISS KRUISE III:
- A Family Mini-Suite option to give families more room to stretch out for an affordable
rate
- Improving the Stardust seating and allowing guests to select their own seat when booking
- KISS will be hosting a Meet & Greet JUST FOR KIDS (2-14, no parents allowed)! Each
child will get ONE item autographed along with a large group photo with the band.
For more details, visit the KISS KRUISE III website at www.thekisskruise.com! And, if you
didn't sail with us on a previous Kruise, you can still sign up for the general presale at this
link.
[Comments]
December 20, 2012
NEW
SHM-CD'S IN JAPAN
7 Kiss albums will be
released as SHM-CD's in Japan on March 20, 2013:
Unmasked, The Elder, Creatures of the night, Lick it up, Revenge, Carnival of souls and
Psycho Circus.
The CD's can be pre-ordered for about 15 Euros here at CD Japan.
SHM-CD stands for Super High Material
Compact Disc.
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
KISS NEWS
Three Sides of the Coin, a KISS Podcast Discusses Did
Vinnie Vincent Save KISS?
Kiss Monster iBook available now
Kiss X Volcom
Full Zip Hoodies
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
"MONSTER"
LOGO CHANGED
The "Monster"
logo on the album cover has been changed with the second printing. Here you can see the
original logo on the left and the logo for the second printing on the right. Even at
Amazon you will only see the new logo now.
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
Peter Criss "Alive II" mallets sticks: $ 1.700,-
1976 Kiss Army member kit: $ 810,-
The Originals 1974 - 1979 Japan LP Box Set: $ 600,-
Peter Criss drumstick 1977: $ 500,-
Paul Stanley Washburn Display + picks & strings: $ 449,-
Alive II misprint: $ 400,-
Peter Criss Barracudas 7" single 1967 + Rolling Stone magazine: $ 330,-
Kiss Radio with box: $ 300,-
Kiss-Opoly: $ 260,-
1978 Double Platinum Kiss Army kit: $ 255,-
Aussie Kiss stickers: $ 250,-
Bootleg toy car 1978: $ 250,-
2 Dynasty notebooks: $ 260,-
Sleeping bag: $ 225,-
Set Aussie trading cards 1980: $ 202,-
More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most
expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most
interesting Auctions >>
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
THE KISS ROOM PODCAST
Here you can listen to "The
Kiss Room" Merry Kissmas Podcast.
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
KISS CHARACTERS TO STAR IN 2013 INDIVIDUAL COMIC BOOK ISSUES
(von
ultimateclassicrock.com)
Kiss are making a comeback as comic book characters. Beginning in March, IDW
Publishing will release a four-issue series starring the Demon, the Starchild, the Catman
and the Spaceman. Up first will be Gene Simmons‘s Demon character in a story inspired
by the song ‘Radioactive’ from the rocker’s 1978 solo album.
Click here to read the rest.
[Comments]
December 18, 2012
KISS NEWS
Creatures of the net Podcast:
Episode 52- “Music From ‘The Elder’” Review
What’s The Rockbrat Viewing Today ? Kiss:
Animalize – Live Uncensored
[Comments]
December 17, 2012
KISS NEWS
Win a
Casablanca Singles Box Set
Vote for the Kiss Coffeehouse now
Kiss Monster in Noisecreeps Best Metal Albums of 2012
[Comments]
December 16, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
(from
kissarmynorway.com)
Kiss are on the cover of the new edition of "Norway Rock Magazine".
It features an interview with Paul
Stanley and Tommy Thayer.
[Comments]
December 16, 2012
PETER CRISS ON EDDIE TRUNK RADIO SHOW
(from eddietrunk.com)
Huge thanks to Peter Criss for coming into
the studio and hanging for over two hours last night on my Q104/syndicated show. Peter was
happy and healthy and sharing so many amazing stories about his life in and out of Kiss.
We also gave away copies of his great new book. Also played all Kiss music as we
celebrated the 22nd annual Merry KISSmas. Really had a blast and the response to Peter
being so open about so many things has been phenomenal.
Click here
to listen to what Peter had to say.
[Comments]
December 16, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss are on the cover of "Ticket" magazine (12/2012) in
Austria. Many thanks to Andreas Balzer for the info.
[Comments]
December 16, 2012
KISS IM MUSEUM
(from Jens Kölker)
Our guys made it into the museum of modern art in Frankfurt!
[Comments]
December 16, 2012
HELLO KITTY KISS MERCHANDISE
(from Roberto Ariberti)
Find attachment picture of the Kiss Hello Kitty full boxes of Timbrini
(stamps/marks) and Sleeve Tattoo (Manica Tattoo). After christmas other exclusive Italian
Kiss/Hello Kitty stuff will be released, such as the cool Kiss Hello Kitty watches!
[Comments]
December 15, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
Classic Rock Box Set
new Kiss Monster Special Magazine
Peter Criss Chelsea LP 1970 Canada
"I'm a legend tonight" Japan Promo 7" Single
Monster Japan CD limited 3D cover
German Kiss pinball machine
signed Eric Singer London 2012 drumsticks
Peter Criss Barracudas 7" single 1967 + Rolling Stone Magazine
Ace Frehley belt buckle
Kiss Promo Poster for the first album
UK Kiss movie poster
Kiss pencils 1978
Love Gun Promo Display
backpack
The Elder 8-track
first tourbook 1976
[Comments]
December 15, 2012
PETER CRISS TELLS STORY OF SURVIVAL IN
MEMOIR "MAKEUP TO BREAKUP"
(from nj.com)
A gun in the mouth — it's a terrible way to end a life, but a great way to
begin a book.
Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss closed his lips around a .357 Magnum when things looked
most bleak: in the immediate aftermath of a 1994 earthquake. Criss' life was already a
disaster — he was a twice-divorced drug casualty who exhausted the fortune he made
with Kiss, a band he was no longer in — when his world began to shake, rattle and
roll.
"I was sitting in a Hollywood dump in shambles," recalls Criss during a recent
call.
Click here to
read the rest.
[Comments]
December 15, 2012
NEW COMIC: KISS GOES SOLO
(from Kiss Facebook)
A House Divided will Still Rock!
Echoing their famous series of 1978 solo albums, this March, legendary rockers KISS take
to solo adventures in a new miniseries from IDW Publishing! Further exploring the deep
mythology that’s made the Kings of Rock hold dual citizenship as Kings of Comics,
this year, The-Four-Who-Are-One must take up arms alone against a slew of dynamic enemies
a...nd evil forces.
Click here to read the rest.
[Comments]
December 14, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
(from Wishmaster1967/Kiss Forum)
Bought this today: German Metal Attack (1/2013) with Paul on the cover.
[Comments]
December 14, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss Monster Review
Gene Simmons and his painted ladies: KISS rocker, his wife Shannon
and daughter join in on NOH8 protest against banning same-sex marriage
[Comments]
December 13, 2012
KISS NEWS
The memoir of Kiss drummer Peter Criss is endearingly
needy and sleazy
Get
a Tommy Thayer "stage played" Epiphone guitar - meet & greet included
Interview with Bob Ezrin
Gene Simmons to Linkin Park's Chester
Bennington: 'If We Were In Prison, I Would Make Love to You'
[Comments]
December 13, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES CD BOX SET
The CD Box is currently available on
eBay for just $ 128,-/€ 98 Euro plus about $ 5,- shipping!
[Comments]
December 13, 2012
ROCK MEMOIR BOOK CLUB: PETER CRISS'
AMAZING, SELF PITYING "MAKEUP TO BREAKUP"
(from grantland.com)
In this installment of Rock Memoir Book
Club, we discuss Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss, by ex-Kiss drummer Peter
Criss with Larry “Ratso” Sloman.
Discussion question no. 1: How does this book compare with Peter Criss’s drumming on
the first six Kiss albums and that one song on Dynasty?
This is a loaded question, since Eric Carr is my favorite Kiss drummer of all time. (This
is based mainly on Creatures of the Night and its ridiculously huge, fake John Bonham drum
sound.) But if the question is really “Did you enjoy this book?” then the answer
is “Absolutely.”
Click here to read the rest.
Paperback edition can be pre-ordered at Amazon:
[Comments]
December 13, 2012
KISS NEWS
Gene with his nephews Hunter and Jake
Top
10 Bruce Kulick Kiss songs
Interview with Doc McGhee
[Comments]
December 12, 2012
KISS MEET & GREET TICKETS FOR BERLIN
Here you can buy Meet & Greet tickets for Berlin for either €
700,- without a concert ticket (in case you already bought one) or for € 785,-
including a concert ticket. You have to click on "Special Events" at the Kiss
Berlin concert. Act fast, most recent Meet & Greets sold out fast.
KISS - Meet & Greet
The Meet & Greet includes
[Comments]
December 12, 2012
KISS FAN SHOP UPDATE
The Kiss Fan Shop has been updated: www.kissfanshop.de
Here are some direct links to the most important
pages:
DVDs at Amazon Germany
DVDs at
Amazon USA
CDs at
Amazon Germany
CDs at
Amazon USA
T-Shirts at
Amazon Germany
T-Shirts
at Amazon USA
Merchandise
at Amazon Germany and Amazon USA
Books/Calendars
at Amazon Germany
Books/Calendars
at Amazon USA
[Comments]
December 12, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES 1974 - 1982 BOX SET
REVIEW
(from allmusic.com)
Kiss were half-heavy metal band,
half-circus act in their heyday, a time known as their "golden age" amongst
fans, "the make-up era" to the rest the world, or 1974-1982 if you're being
generous by a couple years on either end. Those happen to be the years the group were
signed to Neil Bogart's label Casablanca Records, a successful '70s hypemachine that found
success at the far ends of the pop spectrum with comic book heavy metal (Kiss) and disco
(the Village People, Donna Summer, Lipps Inc., Irene Cara, and a truckload of
producer-based acts). The Casablanca Singles: 1974-1982 collects all 29 singles Kiss
released on Bogart's label, making them available on vinyl 7" or CD singles with
picture sleeves from around the world faithfully reproduced (which in the case of 1974's
"Nothin' to Lose" b/w "Love Theme from Kiss" means all-white promo
packaging).
Click here
to read the rest.
Vinyl version at Amazon Italy available here for just € 154,99 (or less outside the EU), cheaper than the
CD Version at Amazon Italy here for € 172,24.
CD version at Amazon USA available here (prices changing all the time), or at Amazon Germany here for € 166,99.
[Comments]
December 12, 2012
PETER CRISS DISCUSSES NEW MEMOIR, CONFLICTS
WITH EX-BAND MATES
(from ABC News Radio)
Founding KISS drummer Peter Criss' recently published memoir, Makeup to
Breakup, gives an uncensored and no-holds-barred look at his life and exploits before,
during and after his years with the famed costumed rock band. In the book, co-written with
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, Criss opens up about the in-fighting and bad blood between
him and his former band mates, particularly Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. He also details
his struggle with cocaine abuse and many other aspects of his often turbulent life.
The drummer, who sang and co-wrote KISS' biggest chart hit, "Beth," tells ABC
News Radio that he thinks his story is one that will captivate KISS fans, as well as
readers in general.
Click here to read the rest.
[Comments]
December 12, 2012
THREE SIDES OF THE COIN
Three Sides of the Coin is a KISS podcast featuring Michael Brandvold, Mitch
Lafon and Tommy Sommers.
In this episode we discuss KISS books... Gene Simmons KISS and Make Up, Ace Frehley No
Regrets, Peter Criss Makeup to Breakup My Life In and Out of KISS, Chris Lendt KISS and
Sell, Lydia Criss Sealed with a KISS. We discuss what we would like to see in Paul
Stanley's upcoming autobiography and if Bruce Kulick would ever write a book, what we
would like to read in his book.
Michael Brandvold launched the 5th website on the internet devoted to KISS, KISS Otaku. He
went on the build, launch and maintain Kissonline.com KISS' official website. Mitch Lafon
first interviewed Gene Simmons in 1979 and has since interviewed nearly all members of
KISS, many more than once. He produced and released a Ace Frehley tribute CD. Tommy
Sommers has been a fan since 1976 and has seen them in concert dozens of times. He spent
many years on the record show circuit selling memorabilia and meeting many KISS fans.
This is only our opinion... it is neither right or wrong.
Click here to
listen to the podcast.
[Comments]
December 11, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
Ace signed Gibson Les Paul guitar: $ 1.500,-
make-up kit: $ 713,-
5 x $ 100,- Casino chips: $ 699,-
Art Design Layouts: $ 521,-
Set Kiss cups: $ 510,-
signed Playboy Poster: $ 500,-
"Hotter than hell" Promo Poster Calendar: $ 480,-
Ace Frehley Sideshow Figure: $ 475,-
The Elder Art Design Layouts: $ 418,-
signed "The Tour" Poster: $ 380,-
Japan Promo Poster $ 372,-
Kiss Army membership kit: $ 355,-
bidding battle, 41 bids and finally $ 385,- for this stick pin:
Kiss Army kit 1976: $ 350,-
Kiss Army kit 1977: $ 325,-
Paul Stanley Ibanez Japan Promo Poster: $ 295,-
More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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expensive recently closed Auctions >>
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interesting Auctions >>
[Comments]
December 10, 2012
KISS NOMINATED FOR ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS
(from Kissonline)
KISS has been nominated in seven categories (more than anyone else, by our count)
in the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards:
They're up for Best Album, Song, Tour, Reissue, Photo, Commercial and Artist of the Year.
VOTE for KISS now at http://ultimateclassicrock.com/2012-ultimate-classic-rock-awards-vote-now
[Comments]
December 10, 2012
NEW KISS COMICS
Two new Kiss comics will be available soon.
They can already be pre-ordered at Amazon:
Also: Mars attacks Kiss!
[Comments]
December 9, 2012
KISS TOMORROW ON ZDF KULTUR
Kiss' legandary TV appearance on "Rock
Pop" (She's so European & Talk to me) will be repeated tomorrow on ZDF Kultur at 18:45.
[Comments]
December 8, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
2 tickets Berlin 2013
bidding battle for Bravo 12/1975
Canadian Box Set promo CD
Animalize 8-track
Ace Rockstics
Classic Rock Kiss Box Set
Japanese Paul Stanley Ibanez Promo Poster
Love Gun mirror
Kiss Symphony tourbook
The Originals 1974 - 1979 Vinyl Box Set from Japan
sleeping bag
Vinnie Vincent CD
Rockls magazine 5/1978 from Japan
Japanese Promo Poster
Young Idol Now Japan Special 1977
German Kiss movie poster
[Comments]
December 8, 2012
KISS NEWS
(from Pavel Hromada)
Take a look inside the Czech Sparks magazine: http://img163.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=spark0010.jpg
Here is the Czech concert poster for Prague 2013:
[Comments]
December 8, 2012
KISS NEWS
‘We take our influences from different things’: Eric
Singer explains impact of the Beatles, Journey on Kiss’ Monster
Kiss
Hello Kitty Gifs on Facebook
[Comments]
December 7, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss Alive! in Rolling Stones Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Live
Albums of All Time
Win a Kiss Casablanca Singles Box Set
[Comments]
December 7, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover of the new editions of
"Metal Hammer" and "Popular 1" in Spain. Kiss are also on the cover of
the Spanish EMP catalog. All these magazines are currently available on eBay:
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[Comments]
December 6, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES BOX SET
REVIEW
Here's a detailed review from the actual
product: The new "Casablanca Singles 1974 - 1982" Box Set.
It is available on vinyl and on CD and contains 29 singles (26 of them with a
picture sleeve). The Vinyl Box is actually the one with the higher collectible value, but
it is nice to have a CD version as well, although those singles have never been released
on the CD format back then.
Here is a list of all the singles:
1. Nothin' To Lose / Love Theme From KISS
2. Kissin' Time / Nothin' To Lose
3. Strutter / 100,000 Years
4. Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll / Hotter Than Hell (Germany sleeve)
5. Rock And Roll All Nite / Getaway (Holland sleeve)
6. C'mon And Love Me / Getaway (Japan sleeve)
7. Rock And Roll All Nite (live) / Rock And Roll All Nite (Germany sleeve)
8. Shout It Out Loud / Sweet Pain (Japan sleeve)
9. Flaming Youth / God Of Thunder (U.S. sleeve)
10. Detroit Rock City / Beth (Japan sleeve)
11. Beth / Detroit Rock City (Germany sleeve)
12. Hard Luck Woman / Mr. Speed (Germany sleeve)
13. Calling Dr. Love / Take Me (Germany sleeve)
14. Christeen Sixteen / Shock Me (France sleeve)
15. Love Gun / Hooligan (Sweden sleeve)
16. Shout It Out Loud (live) / Nothin' To Lose (live) (Germany sleeve)
17. Rocket Ride / Tomorrow And Tonight (live) (Germany sleeve)
18. Strutter '78 / Shock Me (Germany sleeve)
19. Hold Me, Touch Me / Goodbye - Paul Stanley (U.K. sleeve / Purple vinyl) + mask
20. New York Groove / Snow Blind - Ace Frehley (U.K. sleeve / Blue vinyl) + mask
21. Radioactive / See You In Your Dreams - Gene Simmons (U.K. sleeve / Red vinyl) + mask
22. Don't You Let Me Down / Hooked On Rock 'N' Roll - Peter Criss (Germany sleeve)
23. You Matter To Me / Hooked On Rock 'N' Roll - Peter Criss (U.K. sleeve / Green vinyl) +
mask
24. I Was Made For Lovin' You / Hard Times (Germany sleeve)
25. Sure Know Something / Dirty Livin' (Germany sleeve)
26. Shandi / She's So European (Holland sleeve)
27. Tomorrow / Naked City (Japan sleeve)
28. A World Without Heroes / Dark Light (Spain sleeve)
29. I Love It Loud / Danger (U.S. sleeve)
First of all: those Box Sets look awesome. They are very well done. This isn't just
a cheap re-release like most other "Greatest Hits" albums these days. This is a
high quality product.
They come in a very strong box with a 3-D effect cover. They come sealed and they
are pretty heavy. The front has a cut out KISS Logo with flames in the background. Below
the logo there is an engraved metal plate saying "The Casablanca Singles 1974 - 1982
Limited Edition". Unfortunately they are not numbered, however only 2.500 copies
worldwide have been made of each format.
The Box can be opened on the side. The covers are not exactly identical to the
original artwork. A new copyright info has been added on each vinyl single cover, and the
paper is very thick, almost like a cardboard sleeve. The label itself is done in its
original style, but not absolutely identical. It has a new 2012 dated copyright info on it
and the time stated might differ slightly to the time stated on the original label.
However, it is the same version. The singles come on heavy vinyl, the CDs are black on the
back and the front looks like a label.
The 4 solo singles do come on coloured vinyl and with a mask. Unfortunately the
masks are not cut out like the original ones, but still nice. The masks inside the CDs
seem to be the same maks as the ones that come with the vinyl, just folded differently.
A nice booklet comes also with the Box with details on each single and some nice
photos as well.
Here are some pictures of the Vinyl Box Set:
Here are some pictures of the CD Box Set:
It is safe to say the Box Set will increase in value once they sell out, especially
the Vinyl Box. The Japanese CD re-releases, which also came out in a box a few years ago
are selling for hundrets of Dollars these days.
The suggested retail price for the CD Box is about $ 180,- in the US and about €
180,- in Europe, the vinyl retail price is about $ 270,- in the US and about € 250,-
in Europe.
For some reason the Vinyl Box Set is still available for just 154,99 Euros here at Amazon Italy, much cheaper than anywhere else. This is
definately an investment, you can't go wrong getting one for that price! If you order from
outside the EU, VAT will not apply and you will get it even cheaper than that! The CD
version is available for about the same price through Amazon USA or Amazon Germany. The
Box Set has just been released in the US and will be available in Europe shortly.
[Comments]
December 6, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
(from Michael H. Christensen)
In Italy a brandnew magazine with a great KISS coverstory + poster has just been released
- it can be obtained here on eBay:
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December 6, 2012
KISS KRUISE III
Kiss Kruise IIII will take place from
October 28 - November 1, 2013. More infos here.
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December 6, 2012
KISS NEWS
Decibel Geek Podcast # 62: Vinnie Vincent Special Part 4
Gene presents 2 new
versions of Gene Simmons Punisher and Axe basses
Gene
with his kids posing with Stephen Tyler backstage at Aerosmith concert
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December 5, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES BOX SET PROMO VIDEO
Here you can watch a
promotional video for the "Casablanca Singles" Box Set. The box contains a
booklet tracking the genesis of each single.
The Vinyl Box set is still available for just 154,99 Euros here at Amazon Italy.
Postage is very little. If you order from outside the Europen Union (for example
Switzerland, USA...), then V.A.T. will not apply and you will only be charged the net
price of about 129 Euros (ca. US $ 167,-)! However, custom taxes (import duties) may
apply when ordering from outside the EU.
The Vinyl Box Set usually does cost about 250 Euros elsewhere. Each Box Set is limited to
2.500 copies.
The Box contains 29 vinyl singles, 26 of them come with a picture sleeve, plus booklet.
The Solo-Singles come in coloured vinyl and with a mask.
You do not have to register extra for Amazon Italy, if you
are already registered at Amazon USA or elsewhere at Amazon. You can use the same user
data for Amazon Italy. Ordering at Amazon Italy is self explanatory even without Italian
language skills as it works exactly the same as for Amazon USA or elsewhere. You may also translate the text.
The price is subject to change any time!
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December 5, 2012
KISS NEWS
Gene took his kids Nick & Sophie to a Cheap Trick/Aerosmith
concert yesterday
Photos from the Poker Tournament with Gene from December 1st, 2012
Kissin' Time Release day - Spiro Papadatos/Bobnoxious Interview
KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER's Tech
Interviewed In Brazil (Video)
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December 4, 2012
2012 ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS
Here you can vote for the Kiss/Mötley Crüe-tour as the "tour of
the year".
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December 4, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES BOX SET
The "Casablanca Singles" Box Set
has been officially released today in the USA. Amazon USA has already sent out all orders
for the CD Box Set yesterday.
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December 4, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
signed Paul Stanley PS2000 guitar: $ 3.300,-
signed Gene Simmons Punisher bass: $ 2.300,-
Kiss Box Set with RIAA Award: $ 999,-
complete Gene Simmons Destroyer costume: $ 900,-
Peter Criss' personal necklace 1978: $ 799,-
set "Rock and Roll over" guitar picks: $ 750,-
record player: $ 611,-
Kiss collection: $ 600,-
Kiss Army kit: $ 450,-
trash can: $ 350,-
Kiss Army kit: $ 350,-
Peter Criss reel to reel 1979: $ 372,-
Casablanca Singles Vinyl Box Set: $ 370,-
In Japan the 1978 Solo Albums were also released together as a set in a box. The empty box
alone was sold for $ 261,- on eBay:
More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most
expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most
interesting Auctions >>
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December 3, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss Army Spain reports, that Kiss are on
the cover of the Columbian magazine "Disidencia".
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December 3, 2012
NEW SWEDISH BOOK
Kiss Army Sweden reports, that in time to
cash in on the next Scandinavian tour, a new Kiss book will be released in Sweden in May
2013:
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December 3, 2012
12/6: Q&A WITH PETER CRISS, SIGNING MEMOIR IN TEMPE
(from azcentral.com)
Kiss drummer Peter Criss can now add New York Times Best Seller to a list of
accomplishments that may have peaked with the writing and singing of “Beth,” the
highest-charting Kiss song ever, in 1976.
And that’s a mighty happy ending for a guy who sets the tone for “Makeup to Breakup: My Life In and Out of Kiss” with “Have you ever tasted the barrel of a .357 Magnum that’s halfway down your throat?” — recounting the time he almost killed himself in 1994.
We caught up with Criss to talk about the memoirs he’ll
be signing on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe.
Question: What was it like reliving all these memories?
Answer: Thank God I made a lot of tapes through the years of things that
happened because it’s a lot to remember (laughs).
Click here to read the rest.
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December 3, 2012
BRAZILIAN TV REPORT
Here you can see a Brazilian TV report on the Kiss concert in Porto
Allegre.
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December 3, 2012
NEW KISS MERCHANDISE AT AMAZON
There is some new Kiss merchandise
available again at Amazon:
Amazon Germany:
Amazon USA:
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December 1, 2012
CASABLANCA SINGLES BOX SET
The "Casablanca Singles" CD Box
Set has been already sent out by Wow HD already before its official release date.
The Vinyl Box Set has also been sent out to everybody in the US who ordered
directly online at the record companys website for about $ 270,-.
It will take a while until European stores will be able to fulfill their orders.
The Box Sets are US imports, Universal USA has to ship them to Universal International in
London first. Then they can be shipped to the stores who ordered them. Then Amazon and
others will be able to ship them to their customers. The Vinyl Box Set is still available
for just € 154,99 here at Amazon Italy. If you order from outside the EU, it should
cost about $ 166,-. Prices may change at any time.
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December 1, 2012
KISS NEWS
Bruce Kulick and Eric Singer at the LA Auto Show yesterday
‘Like writing a love letter to yourself’: Kiss frontman Paul
Stanley on his planned autobiography
Kiss on the cover of the Czech "Rock & Pop" magazine
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December 1, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on
eBay:
Monster Picture Disc
2 tickets for Berlin 2013
Classic Rock Box Set
Monster CD + poster from Japan
Saturn "Monster" promo poster
Bravoposter poster
new Monster magazine
Love Gun shirt
Kiss casket
bidding battle for buttons...
Monster promo posters
Unmasked promo cube
bath towel
Summer Tour 1976 US promo EP
Monster Canvas Vinyl set from Italy
EP from Thailand featuring Destroyer cover
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December 1, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss are on the cover of the
Mexican "Rolling Stone" magazine (December 2012).
Kiss are also on the cover of the Italian version of EMP
magazine.
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December 1, 2012
KISS NEWS
PodKISSt
#64:”MONSTER” Reviews & David Spindel
Paul Stanley Finally Boards Kiss Autobiography
Train
"Monster" climps up 4 places to # 131
in the 7th week in the US Billboard Top 200 album charts
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December 1, 2012
KISS IN SAO PAULO
(from Alex Abreu)
Attached a link to a very cool M&G from Sao
Paulo last November: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69seJ4q3U6E
Also a link to a video of Eric’s drum kit!! Very cool details ( H or H lyrics written
on the drum skins! J): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3nbRSm4OGo
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