July 30, 2026  
Wicked Lester: The Ron Johnsen version

Paul Stanley on What Actually Inspired His Ibanez Cracked-Mirror Guitar: 'That's So Cool'
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July 28, 2026  
The Story of Bob & Bruce Kulick | The Brothers Who Helped Shape KISS
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July 25, 2026  
NECA and Pophouse debut KISS Dressed to Kill action figures at San Diego Comic Con

See GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform In Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Videos: Gene Simmons Band live at Xcite Center at Parx Casino and Racing, Bensalem, PA, USA, 24.7.2026

Gene Simmons Band Setlist Xcite Center at Parx Casino and Racing, Bensalem, PA, USA, 24.7.2026

KISS DESTROYS ANAHEIN JAPAN CD WITH BONUS POSTER
(from CD Japan)
KISS releases "DESTROYS ANAHEIM '76" as a Japanese SHM-CD edition of the live album documenting the band's August 20, 1976 Anaheim Stadium concert. The release presents audio newly mixed by Eddie Kramer from the original multitrack tapes and includes softpack CD packaging, a 60-page book, a slipcase, and a Japanese booklet with translated liner notes, lyrics, and Japanese translations. CDJapan also lists an external bonus: an original B2-sized poster, while supplies last. Pre-order "DESTROYS ANAHEIM '76" at CDJapan for worldwide shipping ahead of the August 21, 2026 release.


KISS Announces “Detroit Rock City” / “Beth” 7” Single Reissue
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July 23, 2026  
KISS’ PAUL STANLEY & GENE SIMMONS Guest On Track Star Podcast; Video

INTERVIEW WITH TOMMY THAYER
(via Pavel Hromada)
Kiss will be there, we won't be there!

The paths of rock and roll are sometimes unpredictable. And so it happened that guitarist of the legendary Kiss Tommy Thayer spends a lot of time in the Czech Republic. "I thought, since I'm here, I might as well get involved in the local scene," he says in the hotel lobby, where we meet a few days after he guested with Ben Cristovao at Rock for People. And some orthodox rockers almost burst a vein. "Believe me, I'm used to it," chuckles Tommy, who has heard his share of things since he officially became Spaceman in Kiss.

He has many nicknames in the band, of which he has been a member for almost a quarter of a century. For example, Tommy, the Kiss fan, because he knows the band's repertoire better than its authors. "We've recorded a few new songs. But I don't know what we're going to use them for," he reveals about the future of the legendary masked band.
"We're definitely not done. We're just not going to tour anymore." But we have to start this conversation with the collaboration with Ben Cristovao, which, in addition to hosting the festival, also resulted in the joint song Bikerock.

You've been here quite often lately. What is your relationship with the Czech Republic? It's an interesting story. Three years ago, when Kiss last played at the 02 Arena in Prague, I met a girl named Vivian after the concert, who lives not far from Prague. We got along, you know. And so we started a relationship. She often came to visit me in the United States and went on tour with us. We gradually became closer and closer and, as you can probably guess, she got pregnant. Now we have a daughter who is eighteen months old. So I've been coming here quite regularly since then. About every month and a half.

You've been here quite often lately. What is your relationship with the Czech Republic?

It's an interesting story. Three years ago, when Kiss last played at the 02 Arena in Prague, I met a girl named Vivian after the concert, who lives not far from Prague. We got along, you know. And so we started a relationship. She often came to visit me in the United States and went on tour with us. We gradually became closer and closer and, as you can probably guess, she got pregnant. Now we have a daughter who is eighteen months old. So I've been coming here quite regularly since then. About every month and a half.

But you also started working with Czech musicians...

Yes. I thought that if I spend time with you, I can get involved in the local music scene. First of all, it's my passion. Music is what I love. And at the same time, it's another thing for me to do, to work, to stay active, and to do what I love, now that I have a family and a little daughter here.

I know you filmed with Turbo, that sounds logical. But working with Ben Cristovao was a surprise...

I met his manager Lukáš Rychtarík about a year ago, maybe a little less. It was quite a coincidence, because he got in touch with me by email. And I was just thinking that I might want to get in touch with him, because I heard about Championship Music. I knew about Ben, I was interested in what he was doing, because he is one of the biggest pop
performers in the Czech Republic. At the same time, I was starting to write some music with Dan Reed. I don't know if you know him, he's American, but he's lived in Prague for about fourteen years. In the eighties and early nineties, Dan Reed had a band called Network. They had some success around the world, they did good tours, they supported Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and others.

I admit that I don't know much about him...

We've known each other for a long time. When I first came to Prague, I called Dan because we hadn't talked for a long time. I said to him: "Let's get together, spend some time together." And that's how it started. I went to his place, he lives not far from the hotel, and he has a small recording studio in a room at home. I said to him: "I have an idea for a song." We put it together, we recorded something, and I thought it was really good...

I suppose we're talking about that song with Ben now.

We continued to do it. I enjoyed it. At the same time, I was thinking that maybe there might be someone in Czech who would like to hear those songs, production, co-writing or anything related to that was interesting. And at that moment, Lukáš contacted me via email. We got in touch, I sent him some songs and he played them to Ben. One of those things he was interested. He liked it so much that he said, "I'd like to work on this one." It was about nine or ten months ago.

So that's the song Bikerock?

Yes, exactly. But it was originally called something else.
Dan and I basically had a song ready. The music stayed the same, the melody is very similar. But Ben didn't want to use the original lyrics. He wanted to go in a different direction lyrically, because he loves his Harley. He wanted to do something about his beloved motorcycle, which we thought was fine. It made more sense because it was more in line with his personality. The original lyrics went a bit differently. I even thought at one point that I would show the song to Kiss, but that would have been a different approach. Anyway, Ben and I got together a few times, reworked the lyrics and some of the melodies. But the music and the overall feeling remained basically the same as in the beginning. So we ended up writing it together. All three of us co-wrote it. And that's how Bikerock was born.

When you appeared on the Rock for People stage, it seemed to me in one word "cool". I was very surprised by the reactions on social networks. "How could you afford it?" "It's a betrayal of Kiss!" "Let's hope that Gene Simmons never finds out!" I think that, sorry, sometimes people give a fuck...

That's crazy. But I'm used to the fact that the internet is full of crazy people with their big opinions, who of course know better than us how to do it. That's why they have such great musical careers!

I think that in today's world, on the contrary, the most interesting thing is when unusual collaborations are created. We are not in the 1980s or 1990s. We are already approaching 2030! And now this is what is interesting. An artist like Ben is of course from a different genre than I am. And I am older. But when you take what I have, which is strong and valuable, and put it together with what he has, something interesting is created. And another important thing is that we also have a lot in common. We all grew up on great pop and rock music. Ben too.

Oh, right. About five years ago, I did an interview with him and he was almost all about Aerosmith. He loves that band...

Exactly! How could he not? We all love Aerosmith, Kiss, Beatles, Stones. Those are the roots of everything for everyone, no matter what you do and produce today. Another example is Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. Come on. That collaboration restarted their careers! These are the things that hardcore fans or traditionalists first say: ,"That's terrible, that's not allowed, that's against the rules." I don't agree with that. I think that's exactly the best. To put two things together and create something strong, new. And as you said about Rock for People. You got a "wow" feeling. And it was "cool". It was refreshing for me too!

THE INTERNET IS FULL OF CRAZY PEOPLE WITH THEIR BIG OPINIONS, WHO OF COURSE KNOW BETTER THAN WE HOW TO DO IT. THAT'S WHY THEY HAVE SUCH BIG MUSIC CAREERS

I also always saw Kiss as a rock band that made rock pop.

Absolutely. Kiss are a loud guitar, rock and roll band. But they always had a strong pop feel. Just like Aerosmith, Def Leppard, or even AC/DC. You Shook Me All Night Long is actually a pop melody, just with heavy, loud guitars.

That's how it's always been. And if you look at what Ben does, it's basically pop music with good melodies and lyrics that resonate with young people. That's exactly what it's all about.

Speaking of Kiss: you probably have time for these collaborations because Kiss stopped touring...

The timing is really remarkable. Kiss ended their concert career with the End of the Road World Tour in December 2023. That's two and a half years ago. That gives me more time. It's interesting how life works sometimes. I can come here, watch my daughter grow up, and at the same time build relationships with Czech musicians. It's a great thing that it happened in such a timely manner. If Kiss had still been on tour, a lot of this probably wouldn't have happened at all because I would have been busy somewhere else.

See the whole article written in Czech: https://www.headliner.cz/2026-7/kiss-budou-my-nebudem
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July 22, 2026  
KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Talk About Importance Of Great Songwriting On 'Track Star' Podcast

KISS Members Teach Us the Importance of Songwriting

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KISS’ GENE SIMMONS To Appear At FanX Salt Lake City Comic & Pop Culture Convention In September

Shogunmojo: First transmission is here
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July 20, 2026  
Bruce Kulick Explains His Silent Health Condition That Almost Went Too Far
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July 18, 2026  
Billy Corgan Says Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons Are the Greatest Frontmen in Rock, Shares Proof

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July 16, 2026  
GENE SIMMONS's 'Legends Of Rock Expo' Rescheduled For May 2027

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KISS Reveals Full 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas' Programming, Including Historic ACE FREHLEY All-Star Tribute

Kiss Reveals Details for Ace Frehley All-Star Tribute Concert, Kruise Weekend
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July 13, 2026  
How a Country Star Attempted to Convert Gene Simmons to Christianity

Engelbert Humperdinck Covers Ozzy, KISS, BAD CO And More On Star-Studded Album

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Guitarist Bruce Kulick talks Gene Simmons' Legends Of Rock Expo

KISS Live in Toledo, Ohio - 1997 - Enhanced Remaster (Video)
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July 11, 2026  
Vinnie Vincent Under Fire Over Financial Motives Behind $2M Album Price Tag

'Wait in line': KISS bassist Gene Simmons urges immigrants to enter the country legally
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July 9, 2026  
Bruce Kulick Explains the Real Reason Paul Stanley Avoided Rare KISS Songs
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July 6, 2026  
Bruce Kulick: Kiss Fans Didn't Always Want Hits. Paul Stanley's 'Rule' Didn't Apply to 'Unplugged'

KISS Destroys Anaheim ‘76 Tapes Were Found Over 30 Years Ago! We Get the Details!

"We have more illegal immigrants than most countries have populations." As an immigrant to America himself, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons believes that the US attracts illegal immigrants because everyone knows it's the greatest country on earth
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July 4, 2026  
GENE SIMMONS: 'If You Don't Like America, Please Go Back To Where You F***ing Came From'

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July 3, 2026  
Gene Simmons Interview | Salt Lick Sessions: Songs of U.S.

STANLEY SIMMONS, Featuring Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS, Shares Fifth Single 'Don't Leave Me Here Like That'

DESTROYS ANAHEIM `76 [SHM-CD JAPAN] [Limited Release]

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Close Restaurant Abruptly, Raising Concerns on Money Troubles
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July 2, 2026  
This Portland band broke up — but the friendship never did

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