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March 31, 2009
KISS ON PERUVIAN TV
There was a report about Kiss with an interview with Gene & Paul (without
make-up) on Peruvian TV on March 29th, 2009.
You can watch the report and the interview here:
part 1 (7:35
min)
part 2 (5:35
min)
Thanks to Giuliano Silva Ognio/godsofthunder.blogspot.com
for the info!
[Comments]
March 31, 2009
KISSOLOGY SERIES TO BE
RELEASED IN GERMANY
Eagle vision will be releasing the Kissology Vol. 1 DVD-sets in Germany im May with
all 3 different versions:
Kissology - The Ultimate Kiss Collection Vol.1 1974-1977
release date 22.05.2009
catalog number: 0000741E11
Kiss - Kissology Vol. 1 1974 - 1977
Bonus Disc: Madison Square Garden, New York, 18.02.1977
catalog number: 0000742E11
Kiss - Kissology Vol. 1 1974 - 1977
Bonus Disc: Cobo Arena, Detroit 25.01.1976
catalog number: 0000743E11
Kiss - Kissology Vol. 1 1974 - 1977
Bonus Disc: Capitol Center, Largo 20.12.1977
Kissology Vol. 2 is scheduled to be released in June and Vol. 3 in July.
The plan is to release the DVDs with the German logo only on the cellophan wrap-around
paper. But the product itself should be with the original logo. The side of the covers
will feature a part of a picture, so the Kissology-series put together in the shelves will
feature a full picture.
Thanks to Sven Buhrmester for the info.
[Comments]
March 31, 2009
JAPANESE KISSOLOGY BOX
SET
The Japanese Kissology Box set is now also sold out at Amazon. People now fight for
it on eBay. It is available for "buy it now" for $ 899,-!
[Comments]
March 31, 2009
KISS NEWS FROM GENE
Gene has posted the following on his website
www.genesimmons.com:
Finishing up filming Season IV of GENE SIMMONS FAMILY
JEWELS (20 new episodes). It will debut in June. However, as some of you have noticed
(in other countries), our show is played year 'round. We are seen around the world in many
languages. Some are dubbed, some are sub-titled. From New Zealand, to South Africa. From
Argentina to Russia and Finland. 84 countries!!!
KISS' First New Studio Album -- check out KISSONLINE.COM for all the latest news.
KISS' South American Stadium Tour begins April 3rd in Santiago, Chile. Check out KISSONLINE.COM for ticket info.
Just finalized a few new deals -- one for a new KISS book...and moving our COMIC BOOK lines to a new company -- one of the biggest...
We have a Financial Product we're working on that's shaping up to be (perhaps) the biggest venture we've ever undertaken. Can't say more at this time.
KISSTERIA, our TV Special for A&E will air sometime in the fall.
We're also developing a NEW TV SHOW (soon to be announced) for Network.
And, we are Producing a FILM that's about to start shooting in the near future.
Looks like there's an ANIMATION DEAL that's not too far from the finish line. If and when it's done, it will enable us to fund and own our own animated cartoon show.
Working on a New GUITAR deal -- that will bring you a full, musical line - GENE SIMMONS AXE BASSES and guitars and GENE SIMMONS PUNISHERS and guitars...amps, mics, straps...the works.
My long in the works GENE SIMMONS BOX SET ("Alter
Ego") will probably see the light of day in the fall and (looks like) will contain
150 songs that have never been released.
[Comments]
March 31, 2009
KISS IN SOUTH AMERICA
Meanwhile the band should have arrived at the Sheraton hotel in
Santiogo, Chile according to the press.
Here
you can see some details about Kiss in Peru. Click on "Escenario" to see the
stage they will use.
[Comments]
March 30, 2009
ACE TO PERFORM AT HARD
ROCK CAFE
(from acefrehley.com)
Ace reports on his website, that this Thursday, April 2nd, the Hard Rock Cafe will open at
the New Yankee Stadium, and guess who's showing up?? Ace Frehley!!! This event will
feature the SpaceMan from the Bronx backed by Scott Ian, Frank Bello & Anton Fig
performing the classic hit "New York Groove". This grand opening is
unfortunately closed to the public.
[Comments]
March 30, 2009
CRAZY AUCTIONS
The Japanese 18 DVD Box set sold for US $ 800,- (!!) on eBay.
The buyer doesn't seem to be a Kiss News reader, otherwise he would have known,
that it is available for less than half the price on Amazon:
Also pretty crazy: The 1978 Solo Album LP Box set sold for $ 727,-!
[Comments]
March 30, 2009
ALBUM NEWS
(from deucenews/Kiss Forum)
Recently Gene Simmons talked with Comércio do Jahu about the forthcoming KISS
South American Tour and other matters, this is what he said about the new album:
"Yes, we will launch an album with 12 or 15 unpublished songs. We already recorded
vocals and guitars for four of them. We will finish up the album in July and launch it in
September. I can say the sound will be like a sort of a new "Rock-n'-roll over",
mid-seventies sound , fast and heavy. There will be no rap, no country music. It is
difficult to define music, but if you keep in mind that definition, you will understand
very well what we are talking about. It's the classic KISS sound."
[Comments]
March 28, 2009
DID YOU KNOW...
... that in 1978 the record company sent out a promotional box
(also called "bible", because it just looks like one) to radio-stations? In
included a tape with pre-recorded answers to certain questions. The questions for those
answers were printed in a booklet, which came with the tape in the box. So the radio
stations could do their own "interview" without even ever talking to them.
... a limited edition of an one issue of the Greek "Rock
Hard" magazine last year came with a Kiss Tribute double CD called "Greektures
of the night" with Greek bands covering Kiss songs?
[Comments]
March 28, 2009
KISS UPDATE
Kissonline posted this meesage from Gene Simmons on their
website:
Date: March 27
Today, went through the entire set we intend on playing in the forthcoming SOUTH AMERICAN
swing of our KISS Alive 35 World Tour. If you've seen some of the media coming out of S.
America, you'll notice we're mostly playing soccer stadiums...and we're told the tix are
almost all gone.
Today was a special day -- we all lined up to get Yellow Fever shots. Great. No one was
anxious to get stung by a needle, but if that's what it takes for us to get together with
50,000 close friends we'll role up our sleeves.
We've also been recording our first New Studio Album in 11 years!!!. Produced by Paul
Stanley. And, having Paul simply decide things, works better. Democracy is highly
overrated. Paul is kickin' ass. The material sounds great and Tommy and Eric are in great
form.
We have 4 tunes recorded. If you're a fan of our stuff from about 1977, you'll feel right
at home. All of us have taken up the songwriting call to arms in the same spirit we once
did -- without a care in the world and without outside writers. Nothing to prove to
anyone. Just doing what comes naturally. Ignoring fashions, trends and with a personal vow
from all of us: no rapping. There are plenty of people out there doing this and they don't
need four palefaced guys pretending they're from the hood. Besides, I'm not sure how to
correctly pronounce "wassup."
Tommy is finishing his solo tune. Sounds great, I can tell you. And Eric is going to sing
on the album.
Most importantly, we are having the time of our lives, and can't wait to see our friends
South of the Border.
We hop on our jet April 1st, on the way to gig #1-Santiago.
See you all there...Or maybe later!
[Comments]
March 27, 2009
PAUL STANLEY: NEW ALBUM
OUT IN SEPTEMBER
(from deucenews/Kiss Forum)
The Brazilian site O DIA ONLINE recently conducted an interview with Paul Stanley.
While asked about the forthcoming KISS album Paul said "It's amazing, it will be the
following of Destroyer and Love Gun, a classic KISS album. It will be out in
September."
[Comments]
March 27, 2009
GUITAR SKINS
Guitar skins for Guitar Hero are now available in the official
Kiss store.
Just in time for Spring, get this KISS Wristband, KISS Army
Sticker, and Patch FREE with any order of $14.95 or more! Use coupon code KISSFREEGIFT at checkout to claim yours.
[Comments]
March 27, 2009
KISSOLOGY JAPAN BOX SET
Click here to see more photos from the Japanese Kissology Box Set.
[Comments]
March 26, 2009
NEW COMPILATION CD
A new Kiss compilation as part of the "Best of Superstar Series"
will be released on April 7th, 2009. The CD can already be pre-ordered at Amazon:
[Comments]
March 26, 2009
BRUCE KULICK BK3 LIMITED
EDITION EP
(from www.kulick.net)
A BK3 Limited Edition EP will be showcased at Bruce's upcoming clinics for Allans
music in Australia. The songs included are:
Additional information on the three songs will be posted soon
at kulick.net/bk3, and be sure to
check back here in mid April after BK's Australia trip for information about ordering the
EP.
Click to see photos of the EP's front, back, and the disc itself.
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This Japan-exclusive box also features a special packaging in
which the replica of the stage from the Budokan Live that took place in 1977 pops out.
Furthermore, a special booklet and Kiss T-shirt from 1977 are also included. Quantity of
this amazing box set is strictly limited!
Product Description
Japan-Original Release From KISS Featuring Their Footage From 1974 To 2000. Limtied
Edition A (Subject To Change) Includes 9 Dvds Featuring 'Kissology Vol. 1,' 'Kissology
Vol.2,' and 'Kissology Vol.3' Plus Nine Bonus Dvds. Box Is Pop-Out Book Specifications
Featuring The Stage Of Their Budokan Live In 1977. Also Includes Special Booklet And
Artist T-Shirt In 1977
[Comments]
March 20, 2009
PAUL MAKES PAINTING OF
HIS PARENTS
Paul has painted his parents. See it here.
[Comments]
March 19, 2009
GERMAN "PLAYLIST
PLUS" CD BOX RELEASE
"Playlist Plus" is a Best-of CD-box, which contains the 3
Millennium Best of CDs. The US release is a digibox edition. The German version is
different. It contains 3 single CDs in a box.
Here is a photo of the German version:
(pic: Andreas Balzer)
The 3 CD Best of Box "Playlist Plus" is now available for just 8,97 Euros
at Amazon!
[Comments]
March 19, 2009
KISS "POSTER"
POSTERS
So far 19 of the famous Swedish "Poster" posters have
been reprinted in perfect quality and without any folds. A list of them can be seen here.
[Comments]
March 19, 2009
HOUSTON 1977 ON DVD
Kiss played two nights in Houston in 1977. The first night from
Spetember 1st, 1977 is now being released on DVD on April 30th. The DVD however seems to
be an unauthorized publication .
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As previously reported, Simmons confirms Kiss’ first
album since 1998’s Psycho Circus will be produced by singer-guitarist Paul
Stanley. “I don’t have enough time to tie my shoelaces and there’s nobody
else I trust more than Paul,” says Simmons, who’s currently in Toronto to find
three Canadian acts to sign to his recently resurrected Simmons Records, for which he has
partnered with Universal Music Canada and businesswoman/former politician Belinda
Stronach. [read the rest]
[Comments]
March 14, 2009
KISS LIFTS FAN'S SPIRITS
(from Cincinnati Enquirer)
NEWPORT - The phone rang Wednesday afternoon in
Christopher "Critter" Smith's room at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical
Center.
His mom had just stepped out for a moment, so he answered it.
"Critter, it's Paul Stanley," the caller said. Stanley is the lead singer for
KISS, Critter's favorite rock band.
"At first, I thought it was just my dad messing with me," Critter said.
It really was Stanley.
He was calling from South America where KISS will kick off a tour next month. The band had
been alerted about Critter by a fan after an article was published March 2 in The
Enquirer. The article talked about the 11-year-old's battle with leukemia, and mentioned
his love for KISS. [read
the rest].
[Comments]
March 12, 2009
PAUL STANLEY SIGNED
PREACHER GUITAR GIVEAWAY AT INDY EXPO SUNDAY
Get A Life Inc presents the 2009 Indianapolis KISS Expo. Get ready for
another great KISS Expo!
The 2009 Indianapolis KISS
Expo will be held Sunday March 15th from 1:00PM to 8:00PM
(12:00PM for VIP holders)
Holiday Inn Indianapolis East
6990 East 21st St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate! Cutoff for the special rate is February 27th.
Special guest is Bruce Kulick
(KISS, Grand Funk Railroad and ESP). Bruce is best known as lead guitarist for KISS from
1984 to 1996. Bruce recently been appearing with the band Monster Circus. Bruce also takes
part any many projects with the Eric Singer Project. He will do a Q/A and be available for
photos and autographs throughout the day.
Tribute band Mr. Speed will
perform the complete song list from the Hotter Than Hell album in celebration of the 35th
Anniversary of its release. Mr. Speed performed with Ace Frehley at the KISS Coffee House
in 2007! Definitely one of the best KISS tribute bands out there! They will also do a
small selection of other songs that challenge them and make the fans happy. You won't to
miss this special performance!
PAUL STANLEY, lead singer of the legendary rock band KISS, has come to the aid of the Fishers, Indiana fourth grade Youth Travel Baseball Team - the HSE Fishers Cats! Stanley donated one of his signature model Washburn guitars to help the team raise money to help offset some expenses of their upcoming summer season. The autographed Paul Stanley 'Preacher' guitar will be raffled off at the 2009 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo on March 15th. 100% of all proceeds from sales of raffle tickets will go to the team. Stanley's connection to the team is Cats' player Joshua Leroux, son of Keith Leroux, who handles digital media for KISS (Paul Stanley.com, KISSonline.com, KISS' Myspace and Facebook pages). He also serves as KISS brand consultant to the ever growing number of licensees.
Children 12 and under get in free! KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. Also we will be doing KISS Karaoke, get your voices and ears ready! There will be giveaways and contests too!
Very few VIP tickets remain. Order today to avoid being disappointed on the day of the event! Tickets ordered from this date to the event will be held at the door. Just provide ID when arriving.
VIP ticket holders will be able to get in one hour early (12pm) and get a FREE KISS collectible. VIP tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Regular admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Due to the economy this year there will not be many KISS Expos, so don't miss out on one of the best ones held every year in Indianapolis.
For more info keep checking in.
Click here to order tickets!.
[Comments]
March 12, 2009
KISS IN PERU PROMO CLIP
Click here to see a promo clip for the Kiss concert in Peru.
[Comments]
March 12, 2009
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene Simmons is on the cover of the April 2009
issue of "Burrn!" magazine in Japan.
The reason for the cover story is the release of the Kissology Box set in Japan
this month.
[Comments]
March 11, 2009
SIMMONS AND STRONACH:
HOPE TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER
(from theglobeandmail.com)
GUY DIXON
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail
The blood-spewing, kabuki demon is happy to talk “360 marketing” and the search
for teen acts to tailor into the next big thing – even a Jonas Brothers-like boy
band, if that's what it takes.
“I'd like to sign three acts the first year,” said Gene Simmons by phone from
Beverly Hills, Calif., about his new Canadian record label. He's in Toronto tomorrow to
make a keynote speech at Canadian Music Week, taking a break from recording KISS's first
studio album in 10 years. Although, he quickly noted, the band is in no hurry to finish
the album any time soon, not when Simmons has so many other pots on the stove, including
his newly resurrected record label, Simmons Records. [read the rest]
[Comments]
March 11, 2009
NEW KISS ALBUM ON VINYL?
In this article about a comeback of the vinyl album Paul is quoted:
“The beauty in buying an LP used to be you got a package, a piece of art
— something that someone worked hard on to make it creative, dynamic and interesting
to look at it and maybe to put on your wall,” Stanley said. “And now with CDs,
all you can see is someone’s name. In that way I miss it.” Stanley said that if
the demand called for it, Kiss would release its new album on vinyl.
[Comments]
March 10, 2009
PETER CRISS AT CHILLER
THEATER
It has just been announced, that Peter
Criss will be appearing at the Chiller Expo convention on April 17-19. According to the website,
Peter will be there all three days. The huge list of guests
also include Eddie Trunk, Ken Kelly and Bill Baker.
[Comments]
March 9, 2009
NEW MERCHANDISE
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pool cue ball
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March 9, 2009
KISS TO PLAY IN BOGOTA,
COLUMBIA
Vive in Musica reports, that Kiss will perform in Bogota, Columbia on
April 11,2009! This information has yet to be officially confirmed.
Other South American 2009 dates:
4/5/09 River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, Argentina
4/7/09 Arena Anhembi - Sao Paolo, Brazil
4/8/09 Apotease - Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil
4/11/08 Bogota, Columbia (rumour)
4/14/09 Estadio Nacional Stadium - Lima, Peru
4/17/09 Caracas, Venezuela - Hipodromo la Rinconada
[Comments]
March 9, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH TOMMY
THAYER
(from KissKillers.com.br)
BY RICKY CATZ
Source:-www.KissKillers.com.br
Harlley Rodrigues (Kiss Killers Brazil)
Ricky: Hi Tommy, how are you?
Tommy: I’m fine, thanks!
Ricky: The Kiss is coming to Brazil, will be a great presentation, believe it.
What is your expectation?
Tommy: KISS in Brazil is always huge and this time will be no different. After
the start of our Alive/35 tour in Europe last summer that went so well, the band is primed
and ready to put on the ultimate show for the fans of Brazil. It's gonna be a party!
Ricky: Many fans awaiting this show for 10 years, what Kiss reserve us for the
big day?
Tommy: The band is rockin' like never before.
Ricky: Tell me about the new album from Kiss. Can you say something about it?
Tommy: We're in the recording studio right now working. Your gonna love it!
Ricky: Do you will sing a song in the album?
Tommy: No plans to.
Ricky: With the release of the album, do you believe that the band would return
to Brazil?
Tommy: I think that's a great idea.
Ricky: I don’t know if someone already asked you this, but when and how do
you received the invitation to replace Ace Frehley?
Tommy: As you might know, I've been in the KISS camp for many years. When the
time was right, it happened naturally.
Ricky: Did you want to create your own makeup?
Tommy: No
Ricky: How do you see the Kiss in the future?
Tommy: KISS will live on. You can not refute 35 years of bombastic spectacular.
Ricky: Tommy,thanks a lot for interview, and see you in São Paulo!
Tommy: I can't wait to see the Brazil KISS Army loud and proud!
[Comments]
March 8, 2009
KISS EXPO SWEDEN 2009
(from Niklas Olsson)
KISS Army Sweden presents KISS Expo Sweden 2009 on May 2nd in Vasteras (outside
Stockholm), Sweden.
Special Guest will be Lydia Criss, this will be her first KISS Expo outside USA as
a special guest! KISSonline will be there plus alot of KISS dealers, giveaways, door
prices, huge KISS museum (with stage cloths etc.), video screen, 2 KISS cover bands
(KISSner & Alive III), the authers of the POSTER book and much more...
Tickets and more info: www.kissarmysweden.com
[Comments]
March 7, 2009
KISS IN THE PRESS
Diamond Noir is reporting, that there are two magazines out in Argentina featuring
Kiss on the cover (both March 2009 issues): Jedbangers and Soy Rock.
[Comments]
March 6, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH ERIC
SINGER
(from Erwin Zinger/Fury Rocks)
Part 2 of the ESP interview is also on line now on
www.furyrocks.com This is the part with Eric Singer.
Click here to read the interview.
[Comments]
March 5, 2009
TAKE A SHOT WITH KISS
ARMY!
Just in time for St. Patty's Day, get
this KISS ARMY Shot Glass FREE with any order of $9.95 or more!
Use coupon code KISSFREESHOT at
checkout to claim yours.
[Comments]
March 5, 2009
KISSOLOGY VOL. 1 TO BE
RELEASED IN THE UK
According to Amazon, Kissology Vol. 1 will be released in the UK on May 25th, 2009
on PAL (European system). Thanks to Jan Laursen for the info.
It is now available for pre-order for just 17,99 Euros including the Bonus Disc from
Madison Square Garden:
Disc One
Tracklist:
Long Beach Auditorium, Long Beach, California - 17 Feb 1974
1. Acrobat
ABC's In Concert - 29 Mar 1974
2. Nothin' To Lose
3. Firehouse
4. Black Diamond
The Mike Douglas Show - 29 Apr 1974
5. Interview
6. Firehouse
Winterland, San Francisco, California - 31 Jan 1975
7. Deuce
8. Strutter
9. Got To Choose
10. Hotter Than Hell
11. Firehouse
12. Watchin' You
13. Nothin' To Lose
14. Parasite
15. 100,000 Years
16. Black Diamond
17. Cold Gin
18. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll
The Midnight Special - 01 Apr 1975
19. She
20. Black Diamond
Kiss Alive! Promo Clips - 1975
21. C'mon And Love Me
22. Rock And Roll All Nite
Cadillac, Michigan - 9/10 Oct 1975
23. Documentary
Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan - 26 Jan 1976
24. Deuce
25. Strutter 26. C'mon And Love Me
27. Hotter Than Hell
28. Firehouse
29. She
30. Parasite
31. Nothin' To Lose
32. 100,000 Years
33. Black Diamond
34. Cold Gin
35. Rock And Roll All Nite
36. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll
Disc Two
So It Goes - 21 Aug 1976
1. TV Feature + Black Diamond
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special - 29 Oct 1976
2. Interview
3. King Of The Night Time World
Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan - 02 Apr 1977
4. Detroit Rock City
5. Take Me
6. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll
7. Ladies Room
8. Firehouse
9. Makin' Love
10. I Want You
11. Cold Gin
12. Do You Love Me
13. Nothin' To Lose
14. God Of Thunder
15. Rock And Roll All Nite
16. Shout It Out Loud
17. Beth
18. Black Diamond
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert - 28 May 1977
19. Hard Luck Woman
20. Love `Em And Leave `Em
21. I Want You
The Summit, Houston, Texas - 02 Sep 1977
22. I Stole Your Love
23. Take Me
24. Ladies Room
25. Firehouse
26. Love Gun
27. Hooligan
28. Makin' Love
29. Christine Sixteen
30. Shock Me
31. I Want You
32. Calling Dr Love
33. Shout It Out Loud
34. God Of Thunder
35. Rock And Roll All Nite
36. Detroit Rock City
37. Beth
38. Black Diamond
Bonus Disc
Madison Square Garden, New York - 18 Feb 1977
1. Detroit Rock City
2. Take Me
3. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll
4. Firehouse
5. Nothin' To Lose
6. Shout It Out Loud
7. Black Diamond
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March 5, 2009
ART MUNSON
(from rockpages.gr)
We continue our KISS special feature with the 23rd interview of a KISS-related
figure. This week, Art Munson, session guitarist on Peter’s 1978 solo album comments
on 3-4 questions regarding that work. Here’s an excerpt:
Rockpages.gr: Did you have the chance to meet Peter?
Art Munson: Yes, we did meet! He was just getting to playing after his car
accident. I seem to remember him struggling a bit with playing.
Check the rest of the interview on: http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN
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March 5, 2009
KISS TOY GUITAR A
"HOT" ITEM
Not often you see a toy guitar sell for US $ 2.125,-.
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March 5, 2009
ESP INTERVIEW PART 1
(from Erwin Zinger/Fury Rocks)
On our website www.furyrocks.com you will find part 1 of an interview with Bruce
Kulick about his gear and set ups. Part 2 will be the segment with Eric Singer and will be
online this friday, March 6th at midnight.
You can read the article here.
[Comments]
March 5, 2009
DID YOU KNOW...
... that the concert posters in Spain for the "Lick it up" tour featured
a picture of Gene in make-up? It is weird to picture just one band member on a
concert-poster and it makes it even more strange that the picture is in make-up, although
Kiss took the make-up off.
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At their Download festival press conference last summer, Kiss – well, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, to be precise – poured cold water (cold gin, more like) on the prospect of Kiss ever recording a brand new album.
“The record industry is dead,” Simmons snarled. “It’s six feet underground and unfortunately the fans have done this.”
He continued: “They’ve decided to download and file-share. There is no record industry around so we’re going to wait until everybody settles down and becomes civilised. As soon as the record industry pops its head up we’ll record new material.”
Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley defended Kiss’s policy of only playing their old hits live.
“With any classic band that hits the road, the last thing you want to hear is their new songs,” he said. “Trends come, fashion comes. But we don’t go away. We’re like herpes.”
So, what’s changed in a few short months? How come Kiss
have performed an amazing about-face (not easy in those sky-high platform boots) and
decided to record an all-new album after all? [read the rest]
[Comments]
March 5, 2009
BUENOS AIRES CONCERT
POSTER
Kissonline has posted a picture of the huge concert-poster for the Kiss concert at
the Quilmes Rock festival on April 5th, 2009 in Buenos Aires. (pic by Alejandro)
[Comments]
March 4, 2009
MONTREAL OPENING BAND
(from Patrick Hughes)
Just found out that opening for KISS at the near sellout Montreal show, is teenage
heavy metal band CROOKED X.
[Comments]
March 4, 2009
JAPANESE KISSOLOGY
DVD-SETS
Meanwhile the layout for the covers of the Japanese Kissology sets have been
revealed on CDJapan. Unfortunately no more details on the extras and Box Sets.
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March 4, 2009
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene Simmons is on the cover of the Argentinian "Rolling Stone" magazine
(March 2009). Thanks to Rick Reese for the info.
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March 3, 2009
TRIBUTE ALBUM TO
"DYNASTY"
(from Giuliano from Peru)
2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Kiss' most popular and widely recognised album
"Dynasty". To commemorate this anniversary, 9 artists from America, Europe and
Australia have contributed their talents to create "Succession - A 30th Anniversary
Tribute to Dynasty".
This album, which will be available as a digital download from all good digital
distribution channels, features all 9 songs from the original album presented in the same
track order, but given a modern facelift to bring them into the 21st century.
http://www.dynastytribute.net/
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March 3, 2009
GENE SIMMONS BOX SET
COMING OUT THIS YEAR
It seems that his "Monster" Box set was renamed to "Alter Ego"
and is finally coming out this year. In response to a letter in the letter-section of his
website, Gene Simmons mentions:
... "I've always written 'outside' stuff, but KISS is KISS. And that means the
outside stuff winds up on solo albums, or I keep it in the drawer. This year, I plan on
releasing 'ALTER EGO", a box set of unreleased songs...about 150 of em. You'll hear
more 'outside' stuff. "
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March 3, 2009
DID YOU KNOW...
... that Music Life relesed official Music Life Kiss Special magazines when Kiss
toured in Japan in 1977 and 1978? Both are absolutely amazing magazines and a must-have
for any collector and fan! They are each about 160 pages full of great photos, articles
and posters. One of the mags even includes a photo of Ace in Nazi uniform!
And they are not even that expensive, they got reprinted in the late '80s. The reprints
are absolutely identical to the original prints.
![a062_0[1].JPG (2560 Byte)](http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/36/5b/a062_0.JPG)
![230328441065[1].jpg (3289 Byte)](http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/230328441065.jpg)
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March 2, 2009
KISS AT THE CARNIVAL IN
RIO
(from Márcio Augusto/www.kissarmy.com.br)
Videos from Rio' Carnaval
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s1p7e_n6eM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAIfVGlH6pw
(Bossa Nova)
Don’t forget, watch in high quality... YouTube: "to look at this video in high
quality" .
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March 2, 2009
ACE FREHLEY SOLO FROM
"PAIN IN THE NECK" ON YOUTUBE
Ace has posted a solo from the song "Pain in the neck" from his upcoming
album "Anomaly" on Youtube with the following message:
"Here's a peek at one of the new Anomaly tracks, "Pain In The Neck."
I've been tweaking the solo & this is pretty close to what you'll hear on the
album.........
More to come............"
Click here to see the clip.
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March 2, 2009
KJ WEB TV #2 ON YOUTUBE
(from Laurent Perlberger/KJournal team)
Kiss Journal Web TV #2 is on line now !
part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pZhjIE1tEY
part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbGYyAK7goU
part 3 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAo9_UHAcdY
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March 1, 2009
IT'S KISSIN' TIME AGAIN!
2009 is a very busy year for Kiss....
March 2009: Kiss will go into the studio to start recording songs for their new album!
March 25th 2009: the Kissology Box Set will be released in Japan in various editions. One
edition includes 18 DVDs (!) and many extras. They are now available for pre-order at
CDJapan and Amazon:
April 3rd 2009: start of the South American tour!
April: Bruce Kulicks new album will be released.
Ace Frehleys new album should follow "some time" soon...
July 2009: Kiss tours Canada
Fall 2009: the new album should be released by then
October 27th 2009: Kiss Kompendium will be released. An official 1280-page hardcover comic
book. It can now be pre-ordered at Amazon for a special price!
Late 2009/early 2010: new worldwide tour incl. USA, Japan, Australia and Europe!
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March 1, 2009
CLOSED AUCTIONS
Here's a quick look on some amazing closed auctions from this past week:
Before joining Kiss, Peter Criss played in a band called
"Chelsea", which released an album in 1970. Peter is even pictured on the cover
without make-up of course. This album was auctioned on eBay.uk, had over 300 views, got 23
bids and sold for US $ 193,-
Belt buckles are selling like crazy for whatever reason. An Ace Frehley solo belt buckle
finally sold after 18 bids for $ 163,-
Listed just yesterday the Peruvian "Alive" album was sold immediately via
"buy it now" for $ 250,-. What makes it so special is, that the Gatefold inner
cover looks different than normal.
![130289968198[1].jpg (3303 Byte)](http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/130289968198.jpg)
A signed Gene Axe bass sold for over $ 5.000,-!
![0487_0[1].JPG (1049 Byte)](http://i4.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/33/d9/0487_0.JPG)
A simple b/w Kiss/Rush concert poster from 1975 sold for $ 657,- after receiving 20 bids!
![220365781088[1].jpg (2870 Byte)](http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/220365781088.jpg)
The singned remote control van sold for $ 2.095,-!
![190288067725[1].jpg (3750 Byte)](http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/190288067725.jpg)
There are lots more auctions worth mentioning, click on the "most expensive recently
ended Kiss Auctions" link on the top right of the interesting auctions box on top.
You may also scroll down the "TODAYS
MOST INTERESTING NEW ACTIVE KISS AUCTIONS ON EBAY" box to see for how much those
items sold finally. There's also a link to the most interesting (active) auctions.
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March 1, 2009
LAS VEGAS KISS VIDEO
SHOOT
Earthbound Entertainment released some pictures from the video-shoot last year in
the Palms Casino in Las Vegas. Click here to see the photos.
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March 1, 2009
KISS CONCERT IN CHILE
CONFIRMED
As previously reported, Kiss will play in Chile as well. The concert has now been
also officially confirmed.
The following statement was posted on Kissonline:
KISS will close the Pepsi Festival at the Arena Movistar in Santiago, Chile on April 3,
2009 and perform for the first time in Chile in over a decade! The show will open the KISS
tour of South America which will also include Stadium shows in Argentina, Brazil,
Venezuela and Peru.
Other confirmed KISS South American 2009 dates:
4/5/09 River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, Argentina
4/7/09 Arena Anhembi - Sao Paolo, Brazil
4/8/09 Apotease - Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil
4/14/09 Estadio Nacional Stadium - Lima, Peru
4/17/09 Caracas, Venezuela - Hipodromo la Rinconada
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