July 31, 2012
LULLABY RENDITIONS OF KISS
"Lullaby Renditions of Kiss" will be released on August 28, 2012.
Here you can listen to samples.

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July 31, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

All Access pass from London 2012: $ 202,-


toy guitar: $ 620,-


Aussie pillow 1980: $ 200,-


pillow 1978: $ 185,-


Kiss brand book: $ 185,-


Buy you Alive! CD + DVD: $ 181,-


Love Gun RIAA Award: $ 1.000,-


Dressed to kill RIAA Award: $ 1.000,-


signed Sonic Boom LP: $ 395,-


Gene, Paul and Ace pens: $ 322,-


aet Aussie mirrors 1980: $ 300,-


set panda bears: $ 250,-


Marvel Comic 1977: $ 225,-


Tommy Thayer promo display: $ 225,-


Paul key chain: $ 204,-


Dynasty tourshirt: $ 197,-


"Creatures of the night" LP from Bratil, blue vinyl: $ 425,-


Alive II LP: $ 408,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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July 31, 2012
KISS NEWS
Peter Criss book signing session at Barnes & Noble in New York on October 23 2012
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July 31, 2012
UNION DOPPEL-CD BEI AMZON
Unions debut album and "The blue room" gets re-released as a double disc with bonus track. More infos and track list here.

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July 31, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss to play festival that takes place in Buenos Aires on November 8 & 9, 2012?
Kiss photos from West Palm Beach
Orlando Kiss expo on August 5 with Bruce Kulick & other special guests
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July 30, 2012
KISS "MONSTER" ALBUM COVER ART
This is the cover art for the upcoming "Monster" album.
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July 30, 2012
ORIGINAL KISS COSTUME-PIECES ON EBAY
Right now there are a pair of Peter Criss shoes and a Paul Stanley costume on eBay.

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July 30, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss star Ace Frehley planning biography sequel
Video: Meet & Greet Unplugged West Palm Beach: Calling Dr. Love & Hard luck women, Goin' blind & Hotter than hell, Nothin' to lose
Kiss and Mötley Crüe will Rock The Tour
Kiss Social Hub: Rock and Roll all night in any language
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July 29, 2012
AUCTIONS GONE CRAZY
An Aussie Ace Frehley "jumping jack" mobile from Australia sold for $ 1.200,-! As soon as we linked to the Ace mobile in the "most interesting auctions on eBay" it got sold immediately - via "buy it now".


A set of Australian stickers sold for... you read correct - $ 1.050,-!

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July 29, 2012
KISS NEWS
Video: "Christine 16" unplugged at Meet & Greet in Tampa yesterday
Videos: Kiss live in Tampa
Videos: Kiss live in West Palm Beach
Dutch "Creatures of the night" promo paper cube for sale
Video: Ace Frehley "New York Groove" live in Detroit (with new guitar)
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July 28, 2012
ROCK WITH KISS "ALL NITE" ABOARD THE KISS KRUISE
(from nwi.com)
Every cruise is a theater of moving parts.
It is a full deck of anticipation, laughter, stress and escape. By the end of a good cruise a sense of community exists.
Everything is in its place.
Of course, this is not lost on a transplant surgeon.
Dr. Alan Koffron of Birmingham, Michigan, was aboard the first Kiss Kruise, a four-day affair held last October. Also featuring hard rock mavens Skid Row and Chicago-based Bad City, the cruise tooled from Miami to the Bahamas and back.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 28, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Just like every Saturday just before 12 am CET, here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions ending soon on eBay.

notebook


UK Unmasked tourbook


1975 concert poster


inflatable chair


Digital Action motion card


Japanese songbook


Gene pen


Paul puzzle


Ace puzzle


The Singles LP


US Kiss movie poster


Kiss VISA credit card


Kiss Monster book press release + photos


US Summer tour 1976 promo EP


Gene cup


Paul cup

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July 28, 2012
KISS NEWS
Listen to "The Kiss Room" podcast featuring an interview with Bruce Kulick (Bruce believes Ace recently wanted to rejoin Kiss - listen at the mark 1.28:00).
Kiss Expo in New Jersey on September 8, 2012. Infos here.
Eric Singer stage played snare drums available for $ 2.500,-
Fox Charlotte video: Kiss and Mötley Crüe help veterans find job
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July 27, 2012
DESTROYER RESURRECTED
Destroyer Resurrected will be released in Germany on August 17, 2012. It will be available on CD (single disc) and on vinyl (1 LP). They can be pre-ordered at Amazon Germany.

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July 27, 2012
KISS ROAR BACK THIS FALL WITH "MONSTER"
(from rollingstone.com)
KISS Roar Back This Fall With 'Monster'
'If this was a first record by a new band, I'd be floored,' says Gene Simmons.

It's been just shy of four decades since KISS released their eponymous debut album. But as Gene Simmons says, the hard rock titans – who are set to drop their 20th studio album, Monster, on October 16th – are still firing on all cylinders.

"The band is more focused than ever," Simmons tells Rolling Stone. "The weather looks great for the band – reinvigorated, redefined, refocused and reborn."
Click here to read the rest.
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July 27, 2012
KISS IN CHARLOTTE REVIEW
Here you can read a concert review from the show in Charlotte.
Videos von Charlotte can be found here.
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July 27, 2012
LIVING THE DREAM: MY NEW JOB AS A KISS ROADIE
(from Hiring out heroes Today)
By Paul Jordan
My name is Paul Jordan and I work for KISS. It is my dream job. But how did it all happen? Why KISS, and why hire me?
It all started in 1975, when I was 4 years old. A kid who lived near me came over to my house and asked if I could play. My mom sent him to my room. He was a few years older than me and not nearly as sheltered. He walked into my room wearing a down vest and acting very sneaky.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 27, 2012
KISS UNPLUGGED AT MEET & GREETS
Kiss play "Deuce" unplugged at Meet & Greet in Charlotte
Kiss play "Calling Dr. Love" unplugged at Meet & Greet in Charlotte
Kiss play "Nothin' to loose" unplugged at Meet & Greet in Atlanta
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July 26, 2012
DECIBEL GEED PODCAST
The Decibel Geek podcast has released Episode 43 – The Kutting Room Floor for downloading and streaming as a part of their KISSMAS in July promotion which features KISS-related themes each week during the month of July. In this episode, hosts Aaron Camaro and Chris Czynszak discuss the volume and diversity of KISS songs and where they came from and spin some of their favorite demos, alternate takes, and unreleased tracks. Tracks from demos sessions for Destroyer, Music from the Elder, Rock and Roll Over, Asylum, and Sonic Boom are included among many others.
http://dbgeekshow.blogspot.com/2012/07/episode-43-kutting-room-floor.html
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July 26, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that "Alive III" has been released in the USA in 4 different colours on vinyl? After the 3 colour versions were sold out, a very limited edition of 1.000 copies only on black vinyl was released. The black vinyl is the hardest one to get. It is currently listed on eBay.

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July 26, 2012
ACE FREHLEY IS HIS OWN MAN WITHOUT KISS
(from theoaklandpress.com)
Later this year will mark 40 years since Paul “Ace” Frehley answered an ad in New York’s Village Voice that would lead to him joining a band called Wicked Lester — which not long afterward became Kiss.
Frehley certainly doesn’t regret that decision, but the guitarist says he doesn’t miss being in the band these days.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 26, 2012
KISS NEWS
The Moviepool: Kiss issues #1 and #2 comic book review
Boomer magazine video: Kiss on why helping veterans is important to them
YouTube videos: Kiss live in Charlotte yesterday
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July 25, 2012
TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEW
(from CBS Sacramento)
Tommy Thayer tells us about replacing Ace Frehley in the band, his best and worst experiences onstage, the new KISS album, “Monsters,” which comes out in October, and their current tour co-headlining with Motley Crue. Tommy even does an intro for Phantom News!
Click here to listen to the interview.
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July 25, 2012
NIKKI SIXX TALKS TO PAUL AND GENE
Listen to Nikki Sixx talking to Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
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July 25, 2012
NIKKI SIXX TALKS ABOUT THE TOUR
Here you can read an interview with Nikki Sixx about the new tour with Kiss. He says there are offers to extend the Co-Headline tour with Kiss worldwiede...
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July 25, 2012
KISS GREATEST HITS VOLUME 1 COMIC RELEASED
The new "Greatest Hits Volume 1" comic has been released and is currently available at Amazon for a scpecial price. You can also take a look inisde the hardcover comic book.

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July 25, 2012
KISS & MÖTLEY CRÜE ROCK OUT FOR VETERANS
(from etonline.com)
Legendary rock bands KISS and Motley Crue teamed up to help U.S. military veterans win the battle against unemployment, giving a $250,000 donation to Hire Our Heroes during a free concert in the D.C. area the night before launching The Tour.
Click here to read the rerst and to see a video-report.
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July 25, 2012
PRIVATE UNPLUGGED SESSION INSTEAD OF SOUNDCHECK
(from Kissonline)
On Sunday in Raleigh, the schedule was tight, and KISS' crew needed all available time to set up the massive stage for the evening's show. This left KISS without enough time to do a sound check. So, rather than cancel the sound check part of the KISS Meet & Greet, Paul Stanley came up with the idea of performing an impromptu "private" set in the KISSONLINE Meet & Greet tent!

First, the band did a Q&A, answering questions from the fans who attended the Meet & Greet. Then, they proceeded to play "Dr. Love", "C'mon and Love Me", "Beth" and "Hard Luck Woman!" The band was seated for the performance with Eric using a plastic bucket for a drum! The reaction from the fans, crew and the band themselves was so positive that this experience has been made a permanent part of the Meet & Greet! KISS will now perform a "private" set each evening for these lucky fans instead of a sound check. We think you will love this as much as we do!

Here are clips of "Calling Dr. Love" and " C'mon and Love Me" from Raleigh.
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July 25, 2012
KISS NEWS
Photos: Kiss VIP: The Tour 2012
Mötley Crüe and Kiss light up Lakewood Ampitheatre
"Monster" cover art will be revealed July 30th
Video: Kiss & Mötley Crüe present check on stage
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July 24, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL
Here on GuUpstate.com you can read a new interview with Paul.
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July 24, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Kiss Monster book press release sheets + photos: $ 120,-!!
There are also photos from the press-conference and many photos from the Kiss Monster book pictured in the auction. The auction also got relisted.


Eric Carr Aussie key chain from 1980: $ 255,-!!??


a single Eric Carr "Creatures of the night" drumstick: $ 524,- !!


Garden gnomes: 44 bids, $ 500,- !!??


whatever is expensive, can get even more expensive: signed Ace Frehley boot: $ 520,-!!??


"The Kiss Collection" LP Box Set from Brazil: $ 560,-


Ace Frehley X-mas card 1977: $ 250,-


Kiss collection: $ 842,-


Kiss leather jacket: $ 505,-


record player: $ 400,-


huge signed poster: $ 355,-


set singing Spencers Action Figures: $ 650,-


Kiss pinball machine stencil kit: $ 312,-


pool cue: $ 200,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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July 24, 2012
RANKING KISS: STUDIO ALBUMS FROM FIRST TO WORST
(from examiner.com)
Kiss is undeniably one of the most polarizing bands in rock history. From their outrageous makeup and stage shows, to bassist Gene Simmons massive ego and gratuitous fiscal gluttony, the music is often overlooked. However, Kiss as a whole has inspired innumerable bands, many of whom have gone on to stellar careers. Unlike Kiss, several have even found their name in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Kiss remains, nearly 40 years into its career, a dynamic band which has made a unique impact in the world of rock music, for better or worse. This October, Kiss will release its twenty-fourth studio, "Monster". In honor of that, the Examiner has ranked all 23 of the band’s studio albums.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 24, 2012
KISS SUPERFAN AND STRING STRANGLER JUAN MONTOYA GOT HIS NOSE BROKEN DEFENDING THE BAND
(from New Times Blogs)
Kiss, the band, garners fanatical, obsessive devotion more than almost any other musical act, maybe ever. Despite countless attempts to ruin the fun with bad glam albums, dramatic reality television, and the replacement of two original members with impostors wearing the same makeup, Kiss still manages to maintain a fan base large enough to be called an army without even a hint of irony.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 23, 2012
KISS AND MÖTLEY CRÜE IN VIRGINIA BEACH
(from dailypress.com)
Saturday night in Virginia Beach, veteran glam rockers Kiss (or at least what's left of them) stormed the Farm Bureau Live amphitheater proving that they've still got ammunition enough to thrill.
While Kiss concerts are full of ritual at this point (Gene Simmons loses a mouthful of blood in the rafters, Paul Stanley rides a cable over the heads of the audience and rocks a song on a miniature stage near the soundboard, confetti fills the air when the band plays its finale), improved staging and surprising enthusiasm from both Simmons and Stanley made the show better than your average explosion of light, color and guitar noise.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 23, 2012
KISS TO PLAY MEXICO
(from Kissonline)
KISS will return to Mexico for shows in Mexico City and Monterrey. Mötley Crüe will join KISS at the Mexico City stop only.
Sept. 29th Mexico City (with Mötley Crüe)
Oct. 1st Monterrey (KISS only)
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July 23, 2012
KISS NEWS
Guitar International: Kiss and Mötley Crüe: The Tour begins in Bristow, Virginia
HamptonRoads.com: Kiss knows how to put on one heck of a show!
Video: Kiss in Raleigh yesterday
Photo: Gene meeting fans in Raleigh at meet & greet (pic: Kissonline)
Photo: Paul heading to the stage in Raleigh (pic: Kissonline)
Jesus loves Gene Simmons promo sign and video on YouTube !?
Photos from yesterdays concert in Raleigh
Mötley Crüe outshinnes touring partners Kiss at Jiffy Lube Live
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July 23, 2012
ERIC SINGERS NEW DRUMKIT
(from Kissopolis)
Here is a photo of KISS drummer extraordinaire Eric Singer's new Pearl drum kit that he is currently using on "The Tour" this summer across North America.

Eric's new Pearl drum kit has a "mirror ball glass" finish to it. And as we mentioned before, the KISS logo's on Eric's bass drum heads are LED and light up and flash throughout the show.

Inside Sales/Marketing rep for Pearl Al Percival states: "Eric Singer is sporting a new Masters series 6-ply maple finished with real cut mirror-ball glass (not a wrap), over 1,000 pieces on his kit. His kit consists of 2-24x15 bass drums, 8-10-12-13 toms, 14-16-18 floor toms and Eric has added a full set of rocket toms to his setup for this tour."
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July 22, 2012
KISS IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Kiss played in Virginia Beach, VA yesterday.
Some videos from YouTube:
Detroit Rock city
Lick it up
Hell or Hallelujah
I love it loud
God of thunder
Love Gun
Shock me
War machine
Rock and Roll all nite
As far as merchandise goes, there were no tourbooks and no instant live CD's available so far on this tour.
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July 22, 2012
NEW KISS MERCHANDISE AT AMAZON
There is new Kiss merchandise available at Amazon:

Amazon Germany:


Amazon USA:

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July 22, 2012
CONCERT REVIEW: KISS AND MÖTLEY CRÜE AT JIFFY LUBE LIVE
(from examiner.com)
KISS and Motley Crue launched their co-headlining tour last night at Jiffy Lube Live, and while opening night exposed a few minor technical bugs that will have to be worked out, the advantage of fresh voices, not yet ravaged by road fatigue, made for the best appearances either band has had at the Bristow, VA venue in years.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 21, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Just like every Saturday just before 12 am CET, here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions ending soon on eBay.

3 Kiss pens (Paul, Ace, Gene)


Gene digital action motion card


set Rockstics


signed Kiss Box Set


Kiss Vans


bidding battle for an Aussie 1980 Eric Carr key chain


Kissology 5 x Platinum RIAA Award


"Hell or Hallelujah" US promo CD-single


"Hell or Hallelujah" UK promo CD-single


Picture Discs


Aussie Unmasked tourbook 1980


Destroyer mirror


Paul Stanley doll


Ace Frehley doll


German "Detroit Rock city" 7" single

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July 21, 2012
KISS STARTS TOUR OFFICIALLY IN BRISTOW, VA
After playing a show for the vets yesterday, Kiss kicked off the tour officially yesterday in Bristow, VA.
Both Kiss and Mötley Crüe played shortended set list for around 90 minutes (in fact Kiss played a bit shorter).

Kiss set list:
Detroit Rock city
Shout it out loud
I love it loud
Love gun
Firehouse
War machine
Shock me
Hell or hallelujah
God of thunder
Lick it up
Black diamond
Rock 'n Roll all nite

Mötley Crüe's set list can be found here.
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July 21, 2012
KISS UNLEASHES WORLD'S FIRST GLOBAL FAN HUB
(from Kissonline)
Engaging with users of every major social network, the KISS Army will converge in one all-inclusive social music destination, making 40 City Tour with Motley Crüe a World-Wide, Social Experience

Legendary rock band KISS (www.kissonline.com) has tapped Ortsbo (www.ortsbo.com), the world’s leading real-time experiential communications platform, to create the first globally social fan engagement platform, broadcasting fan communications worldwide for the band’s 40-city summer tour with Motley Crüe. Reaching fans in 53 languages, the platform will aggregate more than 17 social networks in a central platform at [link], with instant translation and real-time integration to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Flickr, Vevo, and more. The launch will effectively transform in-venue fan engagement during a live music performance into a global, social and merchandising experience.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 20, 2012
CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS
Here you can see some concert hightlights from yesterdays Kiss concert.
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July 20, 2012
KISS LIVE FOOTAGE FROM BRISTOW, VA
Here are some videos from last nights show with the new stage:
Detroit Rock city (opening song)
Hell or Hallelujah
War machine
God of thunder (check out rockets at Gene's shoes when flying)
Crazy crazy nights
More clips here.
Kiss & Mötley Crüe donate $ 250.000,- to help veterans
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July 20, 2012
KISS WANTS TO ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT AND HONOR EVERY VET
(from washingtontimes.com)
Friday night marks the official launch of Kiss‘ summer tour, a mammoth cross-country jaunt in support of the band’s upcoming album, “Monster.”

Talk to a local veteran, however, and he’ll tell you that the real tour started on Thursday evening, when Kiss staged a private show for 1,600 members of the U.S. military.

“We owe so much to the brave men and women who voluntarily put on that uniform and go to places where people don’t like them,” Gene Simmons explained earlier this week, several hours before he and his three band mates — Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer — paid a visit to patients at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 20, 2012
KNEE OPS. REPLACEMENT HIPS. NOW IN THEIR 60s, KISS ARE... THE BIONIC BAND
(from dailymail.co.uk)
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has had joint trouble — and not the kind you’d expect in a rock ’n’ roll man. After 40 years teetering around the stage in 8in platform heels, it’s his hips (and knees and shoulders) that have had it.
Stanley and his bandmates have sold 100?million albums since they first daubed their faces with black and white warpaint in 1973, and he has paid the price with two hip replacement ops.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 20, 2012
KISS PLAYS PRIVATE CONCERT FOR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS
(from myfoxdc.com)
BRISTOW, Va. -
Legendary rock band KISS played a free private concert for military service members Thursday night.
The gates opened for 2,000 U.S. servicemen and servicewomen along with their families to get the chance to watch the band perform live.
Celebrating 40 years together, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are taking KISS on the road again for a world tour that starts right here at Jiffy Lube Live Friday night.
Click here to read the rest and to see photos and a video.
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July 19, 2012
PRODUCTS APPROVED BY KISS
(from hamptonroads.com)
Kiss isn’t the greatest rock band ever. And its albums don’t top the myriad lists of the best records of all time. • But when it comes to rock ’n’ roll merchandising, no act has put its mark on more things that have nothing to do with the music.

There have been an army of Kiss dolls and action figures, a showcase of Kiss shot glasses and more reproductions of the members’ iconic painted faces than anyone has ever needed – on items ranging from ski masks to M&Ms.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 19, 2012
TOMMY LEE ON KISS
(from fuse.tv)
So you're going on tour with KISS, which is incredible. You guys had a few shows with them back in 1982. What do you remember most about that time?

I just remember it being really quick: I was so bummed! I was like, "Wait, that’s it?" I was so dead-set on seeing what they really looked like. That was my thing. I was like, "Oh man, I’m finally gonna be able to see what these dudes look like in sound check and sh*t," you know? And of course, I never got to see that because when they did walk into sound check they had a scarf on their face or they were covered up, so I never did get to see what they looked like. In one way I was bummed, but in another way I was like, "That’s f**kin’ cool." You know what I mean? Just that surprise and mystery of it all is what I was infatuated with. More than the show or the music or learning anything it was just like, "What do they really look like?"

And now you can just turn on the TV and see Gene Simmons without his makeup.

I know!

Were you a big fan of them going into the tour?

I don’t think I’ll ever forget opening up Kiss' Alive II. You open up the album [on vinyl] like a book. The two sides open up into this big centerfold with all this fire and crazy sh*t and that’s when for me I was like, "Whoa, what the f**k is this?" Musically a little bit, too. I was such a huge fan of John Bonham and Led Zeppelin and that kinda stuff, but when it came to a show I was like, "Wow, this is it, now we're talkin'." So yeah, [opening for KISS] meant different things to me but it still freaked me out for sure.

Click here to read the full interview.
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July 19, 2012
ACE TO GET $ 40.000,- TO PLAY ERIE FESTIVAL
(from goerie.com)
Celebrating Erie comes at a price.
The city will pay former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley $40,000 to headline CelebrateErie, the annual four-day summer festival that runs Aug. 16 to 19 in downtown Erie, according to a contract between the city and Frehley's booking agency.

The contract with Monterey International stipulates that Frehley will play with three bandmates for 90 minutes starting at about 9 p.m. on Aug. 18, and will recoup all proceeds of any related merchandise sales. It also requires the city to pay for local ground transportation and artist-approved hotel accommodations.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 19, 2012
KISS GETS A LULLABY ALBUM FROM ROCKABYE BABY...
(from therockfather.com)
The folks over at Rockabye Baby! just hit The Rock Father with details on their latest release, Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Kiss. Slated for release on August 28th, this new collection features a dozen of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Co.'s greatest hits, stripped down and lullabied. Check out the album synopsis and tracklisting below. Artwork has yet to be revealed...

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Kiss track listing:

Shout It Out Loud
Rock and Roll All Nite
C'mon and Love Me
Calling Dr. Love
Deuce
Strutter
Love Gun
Detroit Rock City
I Was Made for Lovin' You
Sure Know Something
Hard Luck Woman
Beth

Click here to read the rest.
Here you can check out Lullaby albums from many other bands.
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July 18, 2012
DECIBEL GEEK PODCAST
Here you can listen to the Decibel Geek Podcast Vinnie Vincent Special with Robert Fleischman.
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July 18, 2012
GENE ON "THE EXCHANGE"
Here you can see Gene talking money, politics and rock on "The Exchange".
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July 18, 2012
KISS LAUNCH HELLO KITTY CO-BRANDED TOILET PAPER
(from ultimateclassicrock.com)
Is nothing sacred? Is there nothing they won’t come up with in the Kiss merchandising think tank? Apparently not. The band announced a licensing deal with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty brand last Novemeber. Now, there’s Hello Kitty-branded Kiss toilet paper. We wish we were kidding!
Click here to read the rest.
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July 18, 2012
NEW KISS COMIC
The new Kiss comic by IDW has been released. The comic is available at Amazon with different covers.

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July 18, 2012
ANTON FIG DECLINED TO JOIN KISS
According to a Twitter post from Eddie Trunk, Anton Fig (who was on Eddie Trunks radio show) revealed for the first time that after playing on Dynasty & Unmasked he was offered the gig in Kiss to replace Peter but declined, because he wanted to focus on his own band at the time.
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July 18, 2012
KISS PLAY PRIVATE SHOW FOR VETERANS
(from thegauntlet.com)
On the eve of KISS’ national tour with Mötley Crüe, the legendary iconic rock band honors the U.S. military with an intimate concert at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. On July 19, KISS, longtime supporters of the military, will put on their infamous rock show for 1,600 service men and women. Presenting sponsor Boomer Magazine, Virginia's source of entertainment for baby boomers, coordinated the free ticket distribution through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and various military agencies. Veterans attending will receive a special commemorative KISS t-shirt.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 17, 2012
ACE FREHLEY PHOTOS
Here you can see photos from Ace Frehley live at the Best Buy Theater in New York on July 11,  2012.
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July 17, 2012
PAUL STANLEY PHOTOS AT HIS HOME IN BEVERLY HILLS
Here are some photos of Paul at his home in Bevery Hills on May 15, 2012. Photos taken by Reuters/Mario Anzuoni.
Photo 1 - Photo 2 - Photo 3 - Photo 4 - Photo 5 - Photo 6 - Photo 7 - Photo 8 - Photo 9 - Photo 10 - Photo 11
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July 17, 2012
TOMMY THAYER AND NIKKI SIXX COMMENT ON NEW KISS STAGE
Here are the statements from Tommy Thayer and Nikki Sixx on the new Kiss stage:
Tommy: Had rehearsal on our all new massive stage last night.. WOW!
Nikki Sixx: Just got back from pre production. Motley Crue and Kiss's new stage sets are completly over the top…
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July 17, 2012
"DESTROYER RESURRECTED" NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON AS DOUBLE DISC DELUXE EDITION
"Destroyer Resurrected" is now also available on CD as a double disc Deluxe edition. It can be pre-ordered here at Amazon.

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July 17, 2012
WITH A NEW ALBUM, BOOK AND DVD, KISS ARE STILL ON FIRE
(from thenational-ae)
Famed for their distinctive stage make-up and pyrotechnics-fuelled concerts, the cartoonish hard rock band Kiss formed in New York City in 1973. The founding members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are currently promoting Monster, a ridiculously outsized book of glossy Kiss concert photos that costs around Dh15,800 and measures 91 centimetres by 76cm.

You seem busier than ever

GS: It's a very exciting time for Kiss, but then it always is. The 10-hour DVD Kissology Volume 4 is on the way. Not five hours. Not seven. Ten. Then there's Monster the album and Monster the book, which weighs four stone [6.3 kilograms]. People say of great books: "I couldn't put it down" but this one's more "I couldn't pick it up".
Click here to read the rest.
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July 17, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL
(from reuters.com)
(Reuters) - Get out your makeup and dust off those platform boots, KISS is hitting the road again with one of the summer's biggest concert tours, teaming up with fellow rock band Motley Crue and kicking off "The Tour" on July 20 in Virginia.

The band, with its painted faces and pyrotechnics, was among the biggest acts of the 1970s, coming out of the glam rock era with hits like "Rock and Roll All Nite" as a predecessor of 1980s the heavy metal groups that included Motley Crue. KISS guitarist and singer Paul Stanley recently spoke to Reuters about the tour, the band's new album "Monster," and the secret to the group's longevity.

Q: After all these years, do you still feel pressure when you hit the road?
Click here to read the rest.
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July 17, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Unbelievable! $ 757,- for a "Creatures of the night" promo paper cube!!


signed golden Ace Frehley LP: $ 666,-!!


another Peter Criss pen: $ 600,- buy it now!!


Creatures Figures Box Set: $ 400,-!!


belt buckle: $ 360,-!!


remote control van: $ 350,-


first tourbook 1976: $ 302,-


Peter Criss key chain: $ 250,-!!


Ace Frehley key chain: $ 250,-!!


Aussie The Elder Army kit, signed by Ace: $ 250,-


Aussie Ace Frehley mirror: $ 228,-


Lick it up 8-track: $ 169,-


"C'mon and love me" Japan promo single: $ 190,-


"Tomorrow" single from Belgium: $ 165,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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July 16, 2012
DESTROYER RESURRECTED
The official press release for "Destroyer Resurrected" can be found here.
An interview with Bob Ezrin about remixing the album can be found here.
The cover can be seen here.

CD TRACK LISTING
1. Detroit Rock City
2. King Of The Night Time World
3. God Of Thunder
4. Great Expectations
5. Flaming Youth
6. Sweet Pain
7. Shout It Out Loud
8. Beth
9. Do You Love Me?

Bonus Track:
Sweet Pain (Original Guitar Solo)

The album is now available  pre-order on vinyl at Amazon!

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July 16, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that there was a Kiss Box Set released in Brazil in 1983?
"The Kiss Collection" contained 6 Kiss LP's: Dressed to kill, Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, Unmasked, Killers and Creatures of the night.
A weird mix of Kiss albums, and some of them do have the German censored Kiss logo on the box. These days it is a valuable collectible item. It is currently listed on eBay.

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July 15, 2012
GENE SIMMONS DEBUTS HIS SIMMONS COMICS ANTHOLOGY AT COMIC-CON 2012
(from examiner.com)
Musician Gene Simmons debuted the launch of his Simmons Comics Anthology, enthusiastically signing copies of his comic books at Comic-Con International 2012 at San Diego Convention Center on July 13, 2012 in San Diego, California.

The KISS rock star donned in his signature black threads and dark sunglasses, posed with extras dressed up as characters in his comics, Zipper, who comes complete with swimming goggles and chains and Dominatrix, who is attired in a leotard, Mexican wrestling mask, red gloves and red boots!
Click here to read the rest.
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July 15, 2012
PAUL STANLEY: GENE IS NOT BOSS OF KISS
(from list.co.uk)
KISS singer Paul Stanley says fans think Gene Simmons' role in the band is "far greater than what it actually is," because of his reality show.
Bass player Gene is often the most visible member of the 'Crazy Crazy Nights' group through his outrageous comments and starring in his own reality show, 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels', but Paul says he has equal input within their group.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 15, 2012
TOMMY & ERIC SOLO
Here you can see the solos from Tommy & Eric from the London gig. Eric shoots down the lightening rig and it almost hits his drumkit...
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July 15, 2012
GENE SIMMONS SINGS "CHARISMA" WITH COVER-BAND
Gene has joined the cover-band "Ax's" on stage in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
He also sang "Charisma" with them. This performance can be seen here on YouTube.
"Rock and Roll all nite" can be seen here.
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July 15, 2012
BIGGER THAN JESUS? KISS ARE A ROCK RELIGION
(from express.co.uk)
ROCK BAND Kiss, of the heavily made-up faces and extravagant costumes, have unveiled their latest release, a book entitled Monster. It weighs a suitably monstrous 4st and, when opened, measures 5ft wide.

“A band that is bigger than life deserves a book that is bigger than life,” says singer and guitarist Paul Stanley to cheers from the assembled media. “Size does count,” adds Gene Simmons, the bassist with the legendary long tongue and Lothario reputation. “It is the Rolls-Royce of books,” he says, explaining how each tome is hand-bound, and goes on to describe the fanatical devotion of the sort of fan likely to cough up the necessary £2,700 to acquire a copy of Monster as “Kisstianity”.

“It sounds cultish but some people have dedicated their lives to Kiss,” says drummer Eric Singer.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 14, 2012
DESTROYER RESURRECTED AVAILABLE ON VINYL!
Destroyer Resurrected will also be released on vinyl on August 21, 2012. It is now available for pre-order on vinyl at Amazon!

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July 14, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Just like every Saturday just before 12 am CET, here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions ending soon on eBay.

German "Sure know something" 7" promo single


Fürth 1976 concert poster


Creatures of the night promo paper cube


Japanese poster


jacket


Paul pen


Young Rock Japan Special


Didi Zill book


Kiss VISA credit card


Kiss brand book


lunchbox & thermos


Ace pen


backpack


first tourbook 1976, signed by Ace


Destroyer mirror


Gene stein


Aussie Gene Simmons mirror


Aussie Ace Frehley mirror


Aussie Paul Stanley mirror


Creatures of the night tourshirt


US Kiss movie poster

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July 14, 2012
ANIMATED DYNASTY LOGO
(from Øivind Jensen/Serpent 3D)
The inner sleeve of Kiss' 1979 «Dynasty»-album was quite striking and memorable in terms of capturing the Kiss logo with a disco-feel. The original picture was made making use of open shutter photography. Using that picture as a template it is now available as an animation, and an example of how old visuals can be given new life with versatile animation tools.
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6OtwI9K0QA&feature=plcp
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July 13, 2012
KISS: YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK 'N' ROLL
(from Metro M Blogs)
Mention that you’re into rock music and people around you often get a bit sniffy. Mention you’re going to a Kiss concert and they take a pop, laugh and turn on their heels.

Granted, Kiss look ridiculous in all their make-up and costumes and, with frontmen Gene Simmons at 62 and Paul Stanley at 60, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s time they hung up their guitars and Zimmer-framed it into the sunset.

But hey, it wouldn’t be Kiss without all the get-up garb. And it’s all a far cry from their first gig back in 1973 when the audience was just three.

Today, they have sold more than 100million albums and pack out stadiums all over the world. Clearly, the formula works.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 13, 2012
KISS: MONSTERS OF ROCK
(from guardian.co.uk)
Warpaint, concept albums, 'misdeeds' and being embraced by middle America: Kiss tell their rock'n'roll tale in their own words

You have to wash your hands before touching Kiss's new book. Given that only 1,000 have been printed, one would imagine the copy being shown to journalists in a hotel basement in London will be given a wipedown and sold along with the other 999.

It would be a very Kiss thing to do. On the one hand, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons – long the only two members of Kiss who matter, and around whom drummers and lead guitarists rotate and revolve – want to make a statement about their legacy. On the other, their chosen instrument is an extraordinary collection of photos, almost as large as life – Kiss Monster Book is 3ft high and opens to 5ft wide – that won't fit on your bookshelf and will cost you $4,299.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 13, 2012
NEW KISS TOUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE NOW
New Kiss 2012 Tour Merchandise is now available in the official Kiss Store. Many old shirts have been priced down.

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July 13, 2012
ACE FREHLEY RIPS IT UP AT BEST BUY THEATER
(from examiner.com)
The Spaceman returned to New York City last night, as Ace Frehley shredded through solo hits and KISS classics at the underground Best Buy Theater in Times Square.

Ace has been great about playing New York every year, and Wednesday night’s concert wasn’t even part of a national tour. The axeman flew in for this one-off show, a testament to his love for his hometown fans, but unfortunately it happened to be the same night that Def Leppard, Poison, and Lita Ford were playing the Prudential Center in Newark, creating a conflict for many New Yorkers.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 13, 2012
KISS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS, SAYS SEBASTIAN BACH
(from newspakiston.pk)
Sebastian Bach, the former Skid Row front-man, has revealed that Kiss has remained one of his favourite heavy metal bands in the history.

The 44-year-old singer, who remained the lead vocalist of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996, expressed his admiration for Gene Simmons, and asserted that he is one of the best performer in front of the audience.

“One of my favourite bands in history is Kiss. One of the coolest things I’ve always loved about Gene Simmons is that he truly lets the fans be the boss. Whatever the fans think is cool, Gene tries to give us what we want. Always”, Bach stated in a recent interview.

The Canadian went on to admit that his band never really cared what fans wanted from them, though, he insisted that it is the support of the fans that made them a huge success.

“For almost 40 years now, Kiss has let the fans be the boss, and the fans love them for it. They really know how to succeed in this business. And my old band? Is the complete opposite of that. Individually, I’m sure we all appreciate the fans for putting us where we are today and giving us a great life. I know I do! But collectively, as a band, we don’t care at all about what it is that the fans want”, Bach concluded.
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July 12, 2012
PODKISST #61
Adam Mitchell has written some very cool KISS Klassics, “Creatures of the Night”, “Crazy Nights”, “Danger”, “Keep Me Comin’”, “I’m a Legend Tonight”, “Partners in Crime”, “I’ll Fight Hell to Hold You”, “Little Caesar”,  He has also written for Chicago, Olivia Newton-John, Art Garfunkel, John Waite, Linda Ronstadt and many others.
Decibel Geek & PodKISSt’s own Chris Czynszak interviewed this very talented man. Click here to listen to the podcast.
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July 12, 2012
ACE BACK IN NEW YORK
Ace performed in New York City again last night and jammed with Anton Fig and Ritchie Scarlet doing "Foxy Lady". Here you can see a video of the performance. More clips from the show can be seen here.
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July 12, 2012
FORMER GEEK GENE SIMMONS SAYS "WE'VE WON"
(from GuelphMercury.com)
Kiss frontman fights for his first love, comic books, as he relaunches band’s series at Comic-Con
It may come as a surprise to some, but one of Gene Simmons’ earliest loves wasn’t rock ’n’ rolling all night or partying every day.

It was instead comic books, and they’re tying into Simmons’ latest goal in the realm of popular culture: “I just want to be Stan Lee,” says the Kiss bass player. “With more hair.”

A regular at Comic-Con over the years, Simmons comes to San Diego this week with a three-pronged attack: He’ll be there promoting IDW’s Kiss comic series, a second helping of an Archie/Kiss crossover and the relaunching of his Simmons Comics Group with Arcana Comics.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 12, 2012
PAUL ON AUSTRIAN RADIO
Here you can listen to an interview with Paul on "Ö3 Wecker"
Another interview with Paul Stanley can be seen here.
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July 12, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover "David" magazine (July 2012) from Las Vegas. The magazine can be viewed online here.

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July 11, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that there were totally different mixes of "Let's put the X in sex" released on a promotional 7" and 12" single? Those are pretty rare, the 7" single including the Hot Rock Mix and the Hot Urban Mix has recently been on eBay and sold for $ 182,50 after receiving 32 bids.

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July 11, 2012
LOOK INSIDE THE NEW COMIC
Amazon lets you take a look inside the new Kiss comic "Kiss: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1".

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July 11, 2012
GENE TO APPEAR AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON
(from genesimmons.com)
WHAT: Gene Simmons, partnering with Arcana Comics, will debut the all new “Simmons Comics Anthology” with a book singing at San Diego Comic-Con. Only 200 books will be made available for the convention. The Anthology brings together Simmon’s originally created comics: ZipperTM, DominatrixTM and Gene Simmons House of HorrorsTM PLUS the first chapter of the all-new crossover event, “The Slave Trade,” where ZipperTM and DominatrixTM will face off against each other.

Simmons and Sean O’Reilly will reveal exclusive artwork from the Anthology for a first look, at the start of the signing.

WHEN: Friday, July 13, 2012
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

WHERE: San Diego Comic-Con
Arcana Booth #2415

WHO: Legendary rock god and multi-media mogul Gene Simmons to debut the Anthology along with Arcana Comics and real life models of comic book characters ZipperTM and DominatrixTM

VISUALS:
· Photo opportunities with Gene Simmons
· Debut of exclusive art from the Anthology
· The official Anthology releasing at Comic-Con
· Photo opportunities with real life models of ZipperTM and DominatrixTM

ADDITIONAL Gene will also be present for signings on Friday, July 13 at the IDW booth #2643
DETAILS: from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM and at the Archie Comic Books booth from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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July 10, 2012
GENE ON CNN
Here are links to 2 interviews with Gene on CNN:
Gene makes emotional confessions to Showbiz Tonight.
Gene answers questions from fans.
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July 10, 2012
"HELL OR HALLELUJAH" LIVE MULTICAM
Here you can see "Hell or Hallelujah" live in London as multicam video.
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July 10, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

smashed Paul Stanley guitar: $ 1.800,-


signed Punisher Bass from Spencer Gifts: $ 1.620,-


Peter Criss pen: $ 750,-


Double Platinum promo poster: $ 674,-


Aucoin promo button set: $ 425,-


set Rockstics: $ 317,-


Talent & Booking directory 1976: $ 300,-


signed Ace boot: $ 300,-


"Hell or Hallelujah" US promo CD: $ 282,-


Gene's personal "Man of 1.000 Faces" 1978 shirt: $ 250,-


Destroyer Picture Disc: $ 229,-


old Cosmostiletto Fanzine from Gene: $ 212,-


Kiss wine: $ 200,-


1974 concert poster: $ 183,-


signed Unmasked tourbook: $ 328,-


Dressed to kill LP: $ 305,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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July 9, 2012
KISS RELATED NEWS
Here are some recent Kiss-related articles:
Hollywood Reporter: Gene Simmons' Groupie Woes Take Center Stage on 'Family Jewels' (Exclusive Video)
Gene Simmons Family Jewels video preview- KISS a Vet
Hollywood Reporter: Gene Simmons Jams with Rock 4 Vets
USA Today: Gene Simmons relaunches comic-book line at Comic-Con
San Diego Reader: Local Writer Lands Gene Simmons Comic Book Gigs
The Belfast Telegraph: Gene Simmons claims comic book victory
Bruce Kulick Special Guest at Orlando Expo
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July 9, 2012
"MONSTER" RELEASED OCTOBER 12
This and other sites report, that Kiss' "Monster" album will be released on October 12th by Universal Music in Germany. According to the report this info comes from the agency "Another Dimension".
The US version of  "Monster" will be released on October 16th and can already be pre-ordered at Amazon:

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July 8, 2012
KISS: STILL CRAZY, CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
(from BBC News)
It's nearly forty years since glam rock band Kiss formed in New York in 1973.
This week they've been in London, playing a sold-out concert in aid of the charity Help For Heroes.
Kiss also found time to launch one of the most expensive pieces of rock memorabilia ever made - a book which sells for nearly £3,000 per copy.
Emma Jones went backstage to meet the band.
Click here to see the video.
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July 7, 2012
PAUL STANLEY: KISS WILL CONTINUE WITHOUT ME
(from contactmusic.com)
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley is convinced the band will continue long into the future as the original members will eventually retire and hand over to younger replacements.
The rock group's current line-up only includes two of the original founding members - Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons - and the singer believes the time will come when they will both bow out.
However, Stanley hopes new musicians will be able to step into their famous costumes and make-up to continue their legacy.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 7, 2012
KISS ON SPANISH TV NEWS
Here you can see s news-clip from Kiss in London on Spanish TV.
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July 7, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Just like every Saturday just before 12 am CET, here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions ending soon on eBay.

"Hell or Hallelujah" UK promo CD


"Hell or Hallelujah" US promo CD


signed Gene Axe bass


Gene Simmons Figure


first tourbook 1976


German Kiss pinball backglass


Music Life Special magazine


cassette storage box


Didi Zill book


Chelsea promo LP


Paul puzzle


Paul Stanley cup


backpack


Ace Frehley pen


Summer Tour 1976 promo EP


Gene Halloween costume


record player


Italian Kiss movie poster


trash can


sleeping bag

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July 7, 2012
"HELL OR HALLELUJAH" PROMO CD-SINGLE
(from thedutchkissarmy.nl)
It's insane what people offer and PAY on Ebay  for the all new KISS promo CD Hell Or Hallelujah. It just sold for $ 282,77 on eBay after receiving 950 pageviews and 53 bids!

 
Next week www.thedutchkissarmy.nl will offer a limited number of copies of the TWO TRACKS Hell Or Hallelujah PROMO CD available at a fan friendly price. Price wil be around 20 euros. Besides this fan friendly offer there's more fan friendly priced KISS vinyl, CD and merchandising on www.thedutchkissarmy.nl
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July 7, 2012
GENE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
Here you can see Gene answering questions from fans on CNN.
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July 7, 2012
TOMMY SIGNATURE EPIPHONE LES PAUL
(from Tommy Thayer)
I had the opportunity to get a first hand look at the prototype of my new Epiphone Tommy Thayer signature 'Spaceman' Les Paul while in London this week. The guitar looks and plays phenomenally. There are still a couple tweaks to be made and then it will go into production.
I gave it a test run at the Gibson London offices as a part of my interview with Simon Bradley from Guitarist magazine.
Click here to see a picture of Tommy and the guitar.
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July 6, 2012
KISS IS BACK WITH ENERGETIC NEW SINGLE
(from examiner.com)
It would be ridiculous to say KISS is back again, since the band really hasn't stopped performing for any long period of time after they released their last studio album, 2009's "Sonic Boom." This time the hottest band in the world left fans anticipating new music for three years versus the 11 they made them wait after 1998's "Psycho Circus." The new music comes in the form of a single entitled "Hell or Hallelujah" from the upcoming album "Monster," which hits stores on October 16, 2012 in North America.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 5, 2012
UK PROMO CD-SINGLE
There is also a UK 2-track promotional CD-single for "Hell or Hallelujah" - listed on eBay as well...

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July 5, 2012
KISS ROCK OUT AN INTIMATE CHARITY GIG
(from YouTube/AP)
Legendary rock band KISS delight fans at London's Kentish Town Forum with a one off gig to raise money for the Help For Heroes charity.
Click here to see the video.
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July 5, 2012
KISS - REVIEW
(from guardian.co.uk)
Kiss have fetched up in a venue slightly smaller than their usual arenas in aid of a charity. Help For Heroes benefits servicemen wounded in the line of duty: "So that we can rock," avers singer-guitarist Paul Stanley, a man reassuringly steadfast in the belief that Iraq was invaded largely for Kiss's benefit. Lest any long-term fans think the self-styled Hottest Rock Band in the World have taken leave of their senses and started acting entirely out of munificence, it's worth noting that they're also over here flogging something. Not a record but a book of photos: Monster, which is three feet high and retails at $4,299. "Kiss got an up close and personal look at a 'finished proof'," offers the book's website, "and were quite impressed" – not perhaps the ringing endorsement you might hope for were you considering spending $4,299.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 5, 2012
KISS ON DAYBREAK UK TV
Here you can see the TV appearance on Daybreak.
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July 5, 2012
KISS HMV FORUM SHOW REVIEW
(from Rob)
Here's my review + pix of the KISS HMV Forum show from last night, Wednesday 4th July. Hope you enjoy it.
http://safcsmoke.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/kiss-blitz-london-on-independence-day.html
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July 5, 2012
KISS FANS AT THE HMV FORUM KISS GIG
(from Chris Henry)
WinkBall covered the KISS gig at the HMV Forum yesterday, speaking to KISS fans, to see what fans had to say, go to the following link:
http://www.winkball.com/walls/TTlxDEk4FRg6/kiss-at-hmv-forum-help-for-heroes

Fans gave a great response, here is a short film that showcases the best of the action from the evening:
http://www.winkball.com/entries/MTghWUAduwxQ/kiss-fans
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July 5, 2012
DESTROYER RE-RELEASE
"Destroyer/Resurrected" is now scheduled to be released on August 21, 2012.
It can now be pre-ordered at Amazon..

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July 5, 2012
KISS LIVE IN LONDON
Kiss have just played at the HMV club in London. The new single "Hell or Hallelujah" was part of the set list. Eric Singer accidently blew the lights off the rig with a bazooka. Photos can be found here.
Here and also here you can see "Hell or Hallelujah" performed live in London for the first time ever.
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July 4, 2012
KISS BOOK LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE
Here you can see the press conference at the Kiss Monster book launch.
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July 4, 2012
KISS INTERVIEW PREVIEW
(from YouTube)
Ahead of their London gig on Wednesday 4th July 2012, Gene and Paul from KISS speak to Absolute Radio's Leona Graham in this excerpt from a major upcoming interview. Check absoluteradio.co.uk for the full-length version soon!
Click here to see the interview.
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July 4, 2012
KISS TO PLAY CONCERT SUPPORTING HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY
(from BBC)
US rock band Kiss are donating the profits from their London concert this week to UK forces charity Help For Heroes.
The group, who have a new single out called Hell or Hallelujah, are playing the Kentish Town Forum as part of a promotional tour of Europe.
Click here to read the rest.
[Comments]

July 4, 2012
HELL OR HALLELUJAH
"Hell or Hallelujah" gets a physical release - at least as a promotional CD single with 2 different versions. Listed on eBay right now...

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July 4, 2012
ORIGINAL KISS LINE UP WOULD NEVER REUNITE
(from femalefirst.co.uk)
Paul Stanley would never be friends with Peter Criss or Ace Frehley again or reform the original line up of the band with them.

Paul Stanley would never be friends with Peter Criss or Ace Frehley again.

The KISS singer would never allow the band's former guitarist and drummer - who left in the 80s, but rejoined the band between 1996 and 2002 and 2001 respectively - to play with the group again and claims they were never very close even in their 70s heyday.
Click here to read the rest.
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July 4, 2012
KISS MONSTER BOOK LAUNCH/PRESS CONFERENCE REVIEW
(from Ray Morrissey/raysgigs.com)
03 July 2012, 11.45am to 2.45pm I was at the KISS press conference at The Arts Club, Dover Street, London W1.
All four current KISS members were here. In civilian clothes rather than KISS costumes and face paint. This was mainly to launch their "Monster" book which is the biggest and heaviest rock book of all time. Frontman Gene Simmons labelled the publication as 'the Rolls-Royce of books'. Gene also said "we will back back over here next year with a "Monster" live production that will show the little boys how the big boys do it".
Paul Stanley broke into a cockney accent too. They talked about The Help For Heroes charity and the new single that is released this week.

This event was split into two different sections. We were here three hours but the band were here for 30 mins for the main bit and 15 mins for the second bit.
First was around 150 press folks with lots of tv camera crews.I get a decent view after climbing over their stuff. Then tv cameras all kicked out and the band come back for a second session to say hello to all the team that made the book possible which was more relaxed.

The band were not in signing mode or chat one to one as such but Doc McGhee their legendary manager is always keen to chat. He tells me KISS to play 02 Arena for the first time as part of their UK and European tour for May/June 2013. He even tells me what hotel they are staying at. He says KISS fly out back to America on Friday.

Looks like Tommy Thayer had the most input from the band with putting it together with the publishers. The book is handled by staff wearing white gloves.
I think it would take two people to carry it is that huge. Forty years worth of some fantastic pictures. Each book is signed by the band.Only 1000 copies.
A lot of work goes into printing and binding each copy. Not much mention of the high cost of the book. It is around £3,000...Yes £3,000. Freebie wines and canapes here too.
The book will be on display in The Groucho Club, Soho Thursday 05 July from 10am to 4pm.
See www.kissmonsterbook.com
See www.firstlight-publishing.com
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July 4, 2012
KISS MONSTER BOOK LAUNCH REPORT
Here you can see a video report from the Kiss "Monster" book launch and an interview.
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July 4, 2012
KISS MONSTER BOOK LAUNCH VIDEO
Here you can see a video report from the Kiss Monster book launch.
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July 3, 2012
BBC2 INTERVIEW
Here you can listen to the BBC 2 radio interview with Gene & Paul.
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July 3, 2012
MOSTER BOOK LAUNCH
Here you can find some reports and photos from the Kiss Monster book launch:
KRVN
I4U  News
The Chronicle Journal
Kissonline
Kissonline 2
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July 3, 2012
"HELL OR HALLELUJAH" LYRIC VIDEO
Here you can see the new lyric video for "Hell or Hallelujah"
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July 3, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

set signed Solo Albums: $ 2.000,- !!??


Aussie sports bag 1980: $ 500,-


Pepsi scream machine (plastic cup with a Kiss sticker): $ 499,-


Craft Master Poster Art Set (official merchandise 1977): $ 410,-


signed photo: $ 320,-


signed "Creatures of the night" LP: $ 300,-


"Double Platinum" Mexican cassette: $ 280,-


signed meet & greet pass: $ 275,-


Kiss radio promo poster: $ 271,-


Peter Criss Halloween costume: $ 265,-


Kiss radio: $ 255,-


Rub'n Play: $ 225,-


Originals II LP Japan: $ 348,-


Alive! LP: $ 273,-


Kiss LP: $ 248,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
[Comments]

July 3, 2012
"MONSTER ALBUM" AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
The "Monster" album is now already available for pre-order at Amazon!

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July 3, 2012
KISS LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERS TODAY AT NOON
(from Kissonline)
MONSTER INVASION CONTINUES!

BIGGEST BAND IN AMERICA – KISS - ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM MONSTER IN STORES OCTOBER 15, INTERNATIONALLY, OCTOBER 16 IN NORTH AMERICA

Worldwide Premiere of Lyric Video July 3, 12 Noon EST across VEVO

“We’re a real, flesh-and-blood rock and roll band with people who’ve spent 40 years doing what we believe in.” – Paul Stanley, 2012

Rock legends KISS return with Monster, the 20th studio album in their historic career, set for release in October 15 (October 16 in North America) through Universal Music Enterprises. The band’s first single, the full-throttle, autobiographical rocker “Hell or Hallelujah,” is available digitally today, July 3, and makes its worldwide premiere with the lyric video across VEVO, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, which includes VEVO.com, mobile, connected devices and syndication partners like YouTube.

Monster, the 12-track, straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll album features collaborations among all four members—including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer—in an album that shows the band at the top of its game. And that’s saying something, considering their illustrious, 40-plus year history—28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American rock band, 40 million sales in the U.S., and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide.

Monster represents KISS’ nod to the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions. The group goes back to their own beginnings. “There are no symphony orchestras, boy choirs, keyboards, outside producers or songwriters on this album,” promises Gene Simmons. “The best thing we did was to turn inwards to ourselves. Tommy and Eric have revitalized this band, with a work ethic and the talent to back it up. This is a real band effort. KISS has become a behemoth. We’re going where no bands have gone before.”

On July 4, the day after “Hell or Hallelujah” hits digital retail in North America, KISS crosses the ocean for its very own Tea Party, performing an Independence Day show at The Forum in London, a holiday most certainly not celebrated in the U.K., though this show might just offer some reparation for that bitter defeat in 1776. The concert will serve as a benefit for the British “Help for Heroes” organization, which raises money for its wounded, sick and injured troops.
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July 3, 2012
KISS DOING PRESS IN THE UK
(from Kissonline)
The KISS UK media onslaught continues today in London after a marathon of interviews Monday. The band will do dozens of interviews with newspapers, magazines, radio and TV outlets, and will launch their MONSTER book with an early afternoon event. Two of the interviews with Paul and Gene will air today. First, the guys will appear on ITV1's Daybreak live at 8:15am, followed by an appearance on the BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright Show this afternoon.
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July 3, 2012
TOMMY UPDATE FROM LONDON, UK
(from Tommy Thayer)
KISS did a full day of press in London today promoting the release of our new single "Hell Or Hallelujah" from our forthcoming album Monster. Interestingly, the interviews took place at Ringo Starr's famed 1960s London flat, 34 Montagu Square.
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July 3, 2012
KISS LEAVING OSLO FOOTAGE
Here you can see footage of Kiss leaving the hotel in Oslo.
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July 3, 2012
KISS' PAUL STANLEY BLASTS DULL LOOKING ROCK STARS
(from malextra.com)
KISS musician Paul Stanley has blasted rock stars who look "like your neighbour".

KISS musician Paul Stanley says rock stars shouldn't look "like your neighbour".

The rocker and his bandmates have built their career on their huge personalities, shocking make-up and elaborate stage shows, and Paul thinks bands who dress in regular clothes and don't make an effort "doesn't deserve your money".
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July 3, 2012
NEW KISS SINGLE ENTERS THE CHARTS
Kiss entered the Top 30 at the Amazon MP3 download charts in the UK and Germany. It went to #1 in the rock category in the UK and to #3 in Germany.



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July 2, 2012
KISS ARE BACK IN THE UK
(from Kissonline)
KISS is taking over the UK this week with not just a new single, but also the Monster book release, and a sold-out show at London’s Forum on the 4th of July!

The band arrived in London last night and will launch a major press campaign today, with numerous interviews and appearances with radio, TV and print outlets.

Ahead of the new KISS album ‘Monster’ (due out in Autumn) the band will be releasing their "Hell or Hallelujah" single in the UK today!

KISS will also launch their MONSTER book this week. Monster is a collection of artworks and 126 photos from the band’s 40-year career including never-before-seen images.

Then the band wraps up their UK visit with a special show at The Forum in London for Help for Heroes on Wednesday, where they'll perform "Hell or Hallelujah" for the first time!
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July 2, 2012
NEW KISS SINGLE RELEASED AT AMAZON
The new Kiss single "Hell or Halellujah" is available for download at Amazon in most countries. According to this report it gets a physical release tomorrow...
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July 1, 2012
KISS AT AMAZON
The Millennium concert is now available at Amazon to download:


Tomorrow the new Kiss single will also be available at Amazon. Everybody who had suscribed to the newsletter (top left corner on this page) has received a link to listen to the preview of the song a couple of days ago. The preview was unfortunately available for a short time only and got deactivated shortly afterwards. We will see, if the preview gets activated again when the single will become officially available.

To download the song at Amazon Germany you need to have a German or Austrian IP address. The song should soon be available also available here at Amazon USA, where you need an American IP address.

You can now take a look inside the book "Rock and Roll all nite: The music of Kiss" at Amazon.

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July 1, 2012
KISS IN NORWAY
Here are some clips from the concert in Norway yesterday:
Crazy, crazy nights
I was made for lovin' you & Rock and Roll all nite
Here you can see 36 minutes from the show.
Here you can read a review from nrk Norway.
Here und here you can see some backstage-photos.
Here you can see a backstage interview from VG.
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