July 31, 2013
Seasons of the Kiss

Kiss at Bell Center – Montreal Live Review – flawless performance!

GENE SIMMONS GETS INTO TWITTER BEEF WITH MICHAEL JACKSON FANATIC
(from radaronline.com)
Long-tongued Kiss frontman Gene Simmons has reignited his feud with Michael Jackson fans — more than three years after he said the King of Pop was a child molester.

Refusing to hold his world famous tongue, the 63-year-old was confronted by a barrage of abuse at the weekend from Jacko supporters after a fan group supporting Wade Robson — the dancer-choreographer who has filed a claim against Michael Jackson‘s estate claiming alleged child sex abuse — reached out to him via the social media site.

Responding to the tweet, one fan wrote: “Gene Simmons never even met much less knew MJ.”

To which the glam rocker retorted, “In 80s, i went put w/Diana Ross, we visited Michael Jackson. You don’t know me. Don’t make up things about me.”
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July 30, 2013
set list from Montreal

Videos from Montreal on YouTube

Video: "Mr. Speed" unplugged at Toronto Meet & Greet

Review: Kiss with Shinedown, Bell Centre, July 29

Concert Review: Kiss at the Molson Amphitheatre

Three Sides Of The Coin Podcast #34: Inside the KISS Tribute CD A World With Heroes and the Ace Frehley CD Return of the Comet

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

remote control van: $ 1.226,-


remote control van: $ 1.196,-


toy guitar: $ 600,-


The Originals Japan LP Box Set: $ 566,-


"Rock and Roll Over" LP from Venezuela: $ 405,-


curtain: $ 399,-


Japanese Destroyer LP with Poster: $ 202,-


Aussie Unmasked Tourbook 1980: $ 137,-


Japan Poster: $ 109,-


Schlafsack: $ 340,-


Lunchbox & Thermos: $ 310,-


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CTV Montreal: KISS rocks Bell centre

Decibel Geek Podcast: KISS Road Stories with Peter Moose Oreckinto (Part 2)

KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover of the new issue of Metal Hammer (August 2013) in Spain.

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July 29, 2013
Video: Ace Frehley jams with Jason Hook & Bill Kelliher at Gibson Brands Showroom in New York City

Kiss and makeup, now and forever

Solo Album Radio Commercial 1978

Interview with 1978 Solo Albums graphic artist David Edward Byrd

A.L.I.V.E.! Members Interviewed On Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk; Audio

Photo: Gene Simmons & Stan Lee at FandomFest.

Toronto concert review

Set list from London, Ontario
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July 28, 2013
KISS POSTER IN TOKYO
(from Naokiss)
Here is a Japanese Tour Billboard at the subway station in Tokyo.


Bruce Kulick posts photos of him backstage with Kiss

Photo: Kiss on the cover of "Ottawa Citizen"

Photos: Kiss in Ottawa

Video: "Love her all I can" unplugged in Toronto

MONSTER MINI GOLF'S KISS VW BUG

KISS rocks Budweiser Gardens in London

Photo: Bruce Kulick at Kiss-concert in London, Ontario in Canada

Kiss unleash the 'Monster' in Toronto (Photos)

PodKISSt #73 The Long Form Videos Pt:1

Things you learn when wearing face paint to a KISS concert...
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July 27, 2013
Video: Bruce Kulick performs "Highway to Hell" with James LoMenzo (bass), Kenny Aronoff (drums), Paulie Z (vocals) and Brent Woods (guitar) at Lucy's 51

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay:

Gene Monster Guitar Picks


Monster Working Pass


Kiss Logo Zippo


Aussie Unmasked Tourbook 1980


Set dolls


Japanese Guts Magazine 1977


Kiss Press kit 1974


Destroyer mirror


make-up kit


Canadian Kiss '81 Poster


Strutter US Promo Single 1974


Summer Tour 1976 US Promo EP


Alive III LP white vinyl


The Originals Japan LP Box Set


Detroit Rock city Single


Japanese Destroyer LP with Poster


Set liste from Toronto
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July 26, 2013
Video: KISS Visits Rock And Roll Academy Kids

Photos from KISS concert by Citizen photographer Wayne Cuddington on July 25, 2013

Kiss brings the rock to Ottawa

Set list from Ottawa

Rob Zombie talks about Peter Criss on stage
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July 25, 2013
Eddie Trunk: 7/24: A NIGHT WITH ROB ZOMBIE BAND & PETER CRISS, MORE

KISS SOLO COMIC PAPERBACK
The Kiss Solo Comics will be released as a paperback edition on August 20, 2013. You can take a look inside and pre-order it for a special price at Amazon.


DID YOU KNOW...
... that Vinnie Vincent has released a Metal Tech Video many years ago? Click here to watch it on YouTube.

TOMMY THAYER AND FRIENDS RETURN FOR LEGENDS 2013
(from Pacific University Oregon)
Rock Musicians and Sports Celebs to Gather at Waverley CC on Aug. 25

In what has become the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, Pacific University Legends, hosted by Tommy Thayer will take place Sun., Aug. 25 at the beautiful and exclusive Waverley Country Club in Portland.
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July 24, 2013
Video: CTV Northern Ontario: Shout it out Loud

Set list from Sudbury

Photo: Eddie Trunk posts photo of Peter Criss backstage at Mayhem Fest in New Jersey yesterday
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July 23, 2013
Three Sides of The Coin Podcast #33: Were KISS Scared to Record Rock And Roll Over? Do You Care?

Photo: Japanese Tour Billboard

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

German pinball machine: $ 4.000,-


Kiss Jeans from 1978: $ 1.525,- !!??


Unbelievable! Marvel Comic sold for $ 1.100,-!!??


Kids Vest from 1978: $ 1.000,-!!


Signed Love Gun LP: $ 455,-


Signed Monster Album Wall Plaque: $ 391,-


Auktion Catalog signed by Gene & Paul: $ 300,-


Gene Simmons Banner: $ 276,-


Vinyl is still hot: Rock am Ring 1997 LP: $ 215,-


Ace Frehley Destroyer/Rock and Roll Over Guitar Pick: $ 212,-


Best of Solo Album from Bolivia: $ 202,-


Rock and Roll Over Picture Disc not numbered: $ 200,-


Rock and Roll Over Picture Disc numbered: $ 200,-


Creatures of the night UK 12": $ 199,-


signed Peter Criss drumstick: $ 199,-


Concert-Poster 1986: $ 189,-


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Kiss Give Wounded War Veteran New House

Video: Paul Stanley - throwing out 1st pitch at Blue Jays game July 22 2013
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July 22, 2013
Kiss Visits Rock And Roll Academy In Sioux Falls

ACE FREHLEY Working On New Album

National search for KISS legend's boots leads to Maitland

Gene Simmons to appear at Fandomfest in Louisville, KY

Photo: Kiss & Megadeth backstage at Rock Fest

Decibel Geek Podcast: KISS Road Stories with Peter Moose Oreckinto

KISS Visits Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
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July 21, 2013
Rare KISS Items Of For Grabs In New Charity Auction

Set list from Rock Fest July 20, 2013

Video: KISS stops in Sioux Falls to visit Brennan Rock & Roll Academy

KISS brings theatrics to Rock Fest stage

Photo: Kiss  and founder Chuck Brennan the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy in Sioux Falls, Dakota; more photos of Gene, Paul, Tommy, Eric

KISS Soundcheck 10 TRILLION Times Louder Than Your Hearbeat

Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal: my five favorite KISS songs
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July 20, 2013
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay:

Paul Lynde Halloween Special 1976 official DVD


First Germen 7" single 1975


"Hottest Show on Eartth" 2010 Laminate


Bravo 12/1975


"Kiss meets the Phantom" concert original Ticket


Rub'n Play Set


Ongaku Senka Japan Kiss Special 1977


Ace Frehley Destroyer/Rock and Roll Over Guitar Pick


Backpack


Lunchbox & Thermos


Ticket & Backstage Pass 1976


Shoe Laces


Ace Frehley Necklace


Gene Monster Europe Guitar Pick


Destroyer LP (UK, red Vinyl)


Alive! reel to reel


Japan Songbook 1977


The entire disc one of the A World With Heroes CD is now available for download for all pledgers

Video: CTV Winnipeg: KISS guitarist greets fans at music
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July 19, 2013
Front page of todays Winnipeg Free Press newspeper

Dressed as Kiss, crowd licks it up at MTS Centre

Video: CTV Bericht: KISS fan showcases thousands of memorabilia items

Podcast: Kisstory Science Theatre see a Monster

Podcast: The Kiss Room July edition

Set list from Winnipeg

Set list from Brandon

Photographer Bob Gruen talks about his work with Kiss

Photo: Tommy Thayer visits Rock Camp in Winnipeg
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July 18, 2013
KISS to take Brandon stage ahead of Winnipeg concert

Get ready to 'Shout It Out Loud'

Videos: Kiss live in Regina

Photo from Gene: Kiss backstage just before going onstage
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July 17, 2013
Regina Kiss fans rave about rock show

KISS to appear at Brennan Rock & Roll Academy dedication on Saturday

CONCERT REVIEW: Kiss in Regina

Set list from Regina

Preview: Kiss' circus-like Regina concert sure to showcase rock-anthem jewels

Video: Tommy Thayer Gibson Artist Spotlight

THE KISS ALBUM FOCUS VOL. 4
(from Amazon)
Volume IV of the "KISS Album Focus" series covers the story of KISS, and its associated members, from mid-2006 (the cut-off point for Volume III) through the middle of 2013. This period includes the massively successful "KISSology" series of DVDs, in lieu of an active recording career between 1999 and 2007, and the two studio albums of new material they did record. Former members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss are covered in detail, though the other former members, with numerous projects, have become somewhat condensed. This volume celebrates a line-up that has now lasted nearly a decade with guitarist Tommy Thayer, who is rapidly approaching tenure equal to Bruce Kulick's twelve-years, and Eric Singer, who has been in the band longer than any member apart from Gene and Paul - "The legend's growing as the story's told!"

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July 16, 2013
KISS – Press conference, 40th anniversary tour

'70s KISS Tribute Band A.L.I.V.E. - Members Of GUNS 'N ROSES, PANTERA, WHITESNAKE, KILL DEVIL HILL Confirm New Live Date

Three Sides Of The Coin Podcast #32

Message from Bruce Kulick: Bruce at a guitar show

NEW SONGBOOK
Hal Leonard has released a new Kiss Songook: Guitar Play-Along Volume 168. It is currently available at Amazon for a Special Price. Thanks to Andreas Balzer fot the info.

More Kiss Songbooks at Amazon:


DID YOU KNOW...
... the the Solo Records have been released on coloured vinyl in El Salvador? The Peter Criss Solo LP on green vinyl just sold for $ 651,- on eBay!


INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Gibson Les Paul Custom Ace Frehley ''300'' Custom Shop LTD: $ 9.120,-


Highest bid for a 1975 interview & concert on tape: $ 2.327,-, but reserve not met...


1974 concert ticket, flyer and contract with the venue & more (Kiss got a guarantee of $ 2.500,-): $ 1.041,-


1974 Press Kit: $ 750,-


Promotional Dsplay from Canada 1976: $ 610,-


"Let's put the X in sex" US Promo 12" Single: $ 499,-


Eric Carr HITS drumstick 1990: $ 420,-


Alive II Misprint: $ 415,-


Destroyer Fridge: $ 400,-


Bedspread: $ 400,-


Uncut Donruss Poster 1978: $ 355,-


Backpack: $ 350,-


Show Beam viewmaster: $ 350,-


Set Rockstics: $ 350,-


Donruss Box 2nd series: $ 218,-


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July 15, 2013
Videos: Kiss live in Saskatoon

Photos: KISS rocks Saskatoon

Review: After 40 years, KISS still knows how to rock

Win a Tommy Thayer Epiphone Guitar

Two newshows at Budokan in Tokyo now officially confirmed: October 23. & 24, 2013

Set list from Saskatoon

Decibel Geek Podacast: Mitch Lafon discusses Kiss Tribute Project

"Kiss in Sweden" book coming soon (Translation here)
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July 14, 2013
Video: Interview with Gene on msnbc

KISS store pops-up in West Edmonton Mal

KISS #84 AT MIDYEAR POLLSTAR REPORT
The Kiss/Mötley Crüe Tour is at #84 in the Pollstar Midyear Report of Top 100 Worldwide Tours. Average attendance stated: 11.315

Video: Stryper playing "Shout it out loud" live in concert
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July 13, 2013
Set list from Edmonton

Stanley: We were scared to record Destroyer follow-up

Edmonton Kiss Army Depot Store opens today

KISS frontmen to open restaurant in Overland Park

Tommy Thayer Meet & Greet at Long & McQuade in Winnipag on July 18

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay:

Kiss pinball machine


Rocks 6/2011 for € 2,80


Tommy Thayer stage used Guitar Pick


Monster Berlin Working Pass


Gene Monster Berlin stage used Guitar Pick


Paul Monster Berlin used Guitar Pick


Monster Tourbook 2013


Paul Stanley RIAA Award


Gene Sunn Amps Promo Poster


Gene Monster Guitar Pick 2013


Eric Monster Guitar Pick 2013


Ace Frehley Guitar Pick 1976/77


Paul Stanley Guitar Pick 1976/77


Kiss Smyphony Tourbook 2003


Eric Carr HITS Drumstick


Japan Elder Promo Bag


Japan Poster 1977


The Originals/Rock and Roll Over Canadian Promo Display


Merchandise


Bath Towel


Kiss sticks to its guns

Videos: Kiss live in Lethbridge

Videos: Kiss live in Edmonton
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July 12, 2013
"Larger than life" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"

Kiss co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have set a new opening

King Kobra - Have a Good Time (Official Videoclip 2013 featuring  Zakk Wylde, Vinnie Paul, Little Steven, Ron Keel and also Ace Frehley at the end)

HEAT FEATURING VINNIE VINCENT "WHAT DOES IT TAKE" TRACK PREMIERS
(from Tim McPhate/Kissfaq.com)
Heat -- an early '80s West Coast R&B/rock/fusion collective led by bandleader/principal songwriter Tom Saviano -- are set to release "Heat Revisited" in Japan on July 17. In advance of the release, KissFAQ has the exclusive online premiere for "What Does it Take," an infectious up-tempo rock shuffle dusted off from the Heat vaults. Recorded circa 1981, the track features lead guitar by a then-young hotshot guitarist named Vinnie Cusano, who would later be rechristened Vinnie Vincent in KISS.

The track is available to stream here.
More information on the song/Heat here.

In conjunction with the premiere, KissFAQ's Tim McPhate conducted an exclusive interview with Heat bandleader Tom Saviano.
"I thought [Vinnie] played real melodic on this track," says Saviano. "He played like a studio musician."
Full interview here.


NEW NORTH AMERICAN KISS MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE
New North American Tour Merchandise is now available in the Official KISS Store, such as the new North American Tourbook and Tourshirts!

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July 11, 2013
Message from Bruce Kulick: Good Rats has lost founding member Peppi Marchello

Vote for Kiss to play the UK Download Festival in 2014

NEW KISS MERCHANDISE AT AMAZON
Check out some new Kiss merchandise at Amazon, including Rocket kits:


DANKO JONES - Meeting A Muse: Sitting Down With KISS' Beth

Concert preview: Kiss tour includes Edmonton pop-up store

Lethbridge Herald's KISS concert Photo Gallery

Set list from Lethbridge, July 10, 2013
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July 10, 2013
Video: Kiss Press-Conference in Vancouver on July 4th, 2013

Video: Kiss rocks Kelowna

Set list from Kelowna

Meet & Greet with Tommy Thayer in Saskatoon on July 14th

"Tears are falling" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS ON DVD
The final season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" is now available for pre-order on DVD at Amazon.


Fan films his Kiss collection

Engelbert Humperdinck to record duet with Gene Simmons due out in October

Calgary Kiss Army Depot Store now upen until July 14th

Photos: KISS army invades Rogers Arena for glam rock spectacle

KISS donates cash to Sophie's Place, a Surrey facility for abused children

Video: Flight To Mars featuring Ace Frehley of Kiss doing Black Diamond at the Casbah in San Diego, CA
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July 9, 2013
Videos from Kelowna

Set list from Kelowna

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Gibson Les Paul Guitar: $ 8.992,-


Peter Criss signed Bass Drumhead: $ 1.400,-


Toy Guitar: $ 1.300,-


Cadillac High Yearbook & Flyer: $ 1.300,-


Leather Jacket: $ 845,-


Aussie bag 1980: $ 731,-


Casablanca Singles Vinyl Box Set: $ 631,-


Microphone: $ 361,-


"Sure know something" Promo-Single: € 250,-


Destroyer UK LP: $ 304,-


Bravoposter 1976: $ 287,-


Shandi 7" from Bolivia: $ 290,-


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Three Sides Of The Coin Podcast # 31

Kiss rocks Vancouver

"Little Ceasar" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"
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July 8, 2013
Decibel Geek Podcast Episode 92 - GPS: Kiss Landmarks Volume 2

Creatures of The Net Podcast Episode 60- KISS Debut Album Review

KISS Monster Tour at Rogers Arena

KISS hit Victoria, journalist eyes Paul Stanley from audience

Photo: Gene posing with his Golden Awards

"Hard luck women" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"
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July 7, 2013
Photo: Gene with his daughter backstage in Vancouver

Edmonton KISS fan, who has one of the largest memorabilia collections in Canada, excited for Friday concert

Videos from Vancouver

Photos | KISS @ Save On Foods Memorial Centre – July 5th 2013

Set List from Vancouver

Victoria teenager ‘earned his wings’ after Kiss sent message of prayers

concert review: KISS / ShinedoneSave-on-Foods Memorial Arena, Victoria BC, July 5

Simmons takes care of business
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July 6, 2013
Videos from Victoria

Video: Bruce Kulick's solo from "Unholy" during his gig with the Lonely Drunks Club Band at The Viper Room in Hollywood on July 5, 2013

Guitar World interview with Tommy Thayer

Photos: Kiss at Kiss Army Depot Store

Kiss puts on full-scale spectacle for Victoria fans

Photos: Kiss live in Victoria last night

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay:

Kiss Car


Vans


Gene Simmons used Monster 2013 Guitar Pick


Tommy Thayer used Monster 2013 Guitar Pick


Bravoposter 1976


Tommy Thayer Guitar Pick


Ace Frehley Necklace


Kiss Car


Kiss Jacket


Key Chain


Set Kiss Specials


Destroyer Van


Trash Can


Lunchbox & Thermos


Spanish Kiss Special 1981


Audio Magazine 4/1978


Set list from Kiss' first show in Canada in Victoria, BC

Photo: Gene Simmons backstage 2 hours before the first show in Canada
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July 5, 2013
After cancelling 36 years ago, Kiss finally plays for Victoria tonight

Gene on the cover of "Vancouver Metro" today

Meet & Greet with Tommy Thayer tomorrow in Vancouver

KISS still struttin' after 40 years of rock thunder

KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss are on the cover of the newest issue of "Burrn!"  magazine (August 2013) in Japan. It is available for $ 17,- on eBay.


Vancouver sun video report: Kiss pops up in Vancvouver ahead of tour

Photos: KISS puckers up in Vancouver

"Tomorrow" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"

The Kiss of life: Rockers keep it real onstage
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July 4, 2013
KISS presents $10K cheque to Surrey child centre

"I stole your love" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"

Concert Fireworks: 10 Explosive Videos

KISS TATTOO
(from Rob Valeo)
A few years back I designed some custom artwork for KISS tour apparel. Along with the Rockin' the Corps artwork KISS used, this was one of the designs submitted....today on KISS online they feature KISS fan Boban Lukic from Serbia with my artwork tattoo'd on his back! Wild! I am honored! Cheers Boban!


I rocked Gene Simmons’ demon look
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July 3, 2013
Simmons & Stanley Launched Rock Star Worthy Brunch

Eddie Trunk reports via Twitter: Had a good chat with my friend Ace Frehleey. Was good catching up a bit. Has some good things in the works that will be revealed soon.

Video: Gibson Backstage: Tommy Thayer of KISS about his Epiphone signature guitar

TRIBUTE album live shows...

Kiss concert in Calgary (July 13) cancalled due to flood
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July 2, 2013
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Set Japan Solo LP Picture Discs: $ 1.000,-


Signed Gene Axe Bass: $ 2.700,-


1980 Paul Stanley Ibanez PS-10: $ 1.500,-


Set Halloween Costumes: $ 1.200,-


Kissology RIAA Award: $ 800,-


Cadillah High school yearbook 1976: $ 715,-


Japan Solo LP Box Set: $ 550,-


A Taste Of Platinum US Promo EP: $ 500,-


World Tour 1980-1981 Jacket: $ 385,-


Signed "Creatures of the night" LP: $ 345,-


Set "Psycho Circus" Zippos: $ 660,-


Promo Book: $ 114,-


Poster Magazine 1977: € 86,-


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Three Sides Of The Coin Podcast: Did Gene Simmons Family Jewels Save KISS & the AXS TV Live Monster Concert

36 Years Ago: Kiss Fire Their 'Love Gun'

New message from Bruce Kulick on his website

"Breakout" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"
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July 1, 2013
Kiss live in Zürich in HD (in 3 Parts)

Decibel Geek Podcast Episode 91 - Best of Solo Albums Post 1978

Meet & Greet Infos for Japan

Tickets for Japan available here

"Shout mercy" from the Tribute CD "A World With Heroes"
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