March 31, 2010
"TAKING DAWN" SUPPORT KISS IN THE UK
(from Taking Dawn MySpace)
Roadrunner’s hottest new band, TAKING DAWN are thrilled to announce that they will be supporting the mighty KISS on their forthcoming UK arena tour this May. The Las Vegas four-piece are currently tearing up the boards with labelmates Airbourne on their tour across Europe and release their debut album, ‘Time To Burn’ on 12th April. The album is already available digitally via i-Tunes and all good digital stores, and you can also check out the video for the title track here:
http://www.youtube.com/takingdawn.

Frontman and guitarist, Chris Babbitt is super excited at the prospect of the KISS tour, enthusing: “I still think my guys are fucking with me. Isn’t Ashton Kutcher supposed to punk only famous people? Not even in 100,000 years did I think we’d really be opening for KISS...especially after the third farewell tour! We’ve got our Love Gun locked and loaded, and can’t wait to strut the same stage as our heroes. This is such an honour it’s almost too overwhelming for words”.
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March 31, 2010
KISS IN THE PRESS
There seems to be two different covers for the May edition of UK's "Classic Rock" magazine. While the subscribers issue features Paul only on the cover, the newsstand edition features Gene & Paul on the cover...

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March 31, 2010
NEW BOOTLEG SINGLE SELLS FOR 141 EUROS
A new 7" Picture Disc Bootleg single, which is supposed to be a "Japanese" release, sold on eBay after 14 bids for 141 Euros!
It shows, that collectors demand vinyl collectibles, and if these are not released officially, someone else will make them up and make some good money.

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March 30, 2010
KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss are on the cover of the April 2010 issue of the Spanish Kerrang! magazine

pic: kissarmyspaincom
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March 30, 2010
GENE & SHANNON ON "GODD DAY NY"
(from David Eitel)
Here you can see an interview with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed on "Good Day NY".
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March 30, 2010
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

The "Sonic Boom" LP's are still a hot seller.
The purple vinyl LP sold for $ 212,-...


... and a complete set of all 5 colours sold for $ 550,-!


an Eric Singer drum kit sold for $ 2.550,-!


The 11 LP Box Set from Japan "The Originals" is also a hot seller. The second print with the red cover sold for $ 719,-...


... while the first print with the black cover sold for just $ 500,-:


1976 Cadillac High School Yearbook: $ 499,-


Kissology 18 DVD Box Set Japan: $ 406,-



The Originals II Japan LP: $ 406,-


make-up kit for $ 400,-:


original Ace Frehley Solo LP Picture Disc (not the bootleg): $ 377,-


Dressed to kill LP: $ 317,-!


still a hot seller: Brazilian "Creatures of the night" LP in bootleg cover w/Vinnie Vincent: $ 265,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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March 30, 2010
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for the European tour have begun - according to Gene Simmons' Twitter page!
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March 29, 2010
"I LOVE IT LOUD" ON SWEDISH TV
(from Per Jacobsson)
A musical type version of "I love it loud" was performed in a Swedish Competition TV-Show this weekend:
http://www.tv4play.se/noje_och_humor/korslaget?videoId=1.1573904
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March 28, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH BOBBY ROCK
Tim McPhate recently spoke to Bobby Rock, formerly drummer of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion.
Click here to read part 1 of the interview.
Click here to read part 2 of the interview.
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March 27, 2010
DID YOU KNOW...
... that "Crazy, crazy nights" was never released as a single in Germany?
Indeed it was a huge hit worldwide, but the record company in Germany missed releasing a potential Top 10 hit single! The single was released as a promotional single only. It was never available in any stores.
The German promo single is very rare and it is now listed on eBay - with info sheet!

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March 27, 2010
PAUL STANLEY "FIREHOUSE" HELMET ON EBAY
An original white Paul Stanley "Firehouse" helmet from the Dynasty tour 1979 has been listed on eBay.

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March 27, 2010
MORE LOST 1980 "UNMASKED TOUR" FILMS POSTED TO PROMOTOE AUCTIONS
Two additional segments from the recently discovered 1980 film reel of KISS's Unmasked tour have been published online to promote the never ending auctions of eBay seller EliteWorks.

As previously reported, the footage was recorded during KISS's first tour across Australia. The band were promoting their Unmasked album at the time; with new drummer, Eric Carr, in place behind the skins.

Both 30-year old clips can be seen below.

Auctions highlights this week include: proof sheets for the 1977 Marvel KISS comic book; the 1982 Flo & Eddie press kit, several lots of rare 1970s local KISS cover story magazines, photos from all eras of the band-including the rarely seen 1975 photo session which inspired the cover art for Destroyer, an original 1978 KISS Army fan club kit, Eric Carr's 1980s business card, and even a ticket to KISS's self promoted 1973 Hotel Diplomat concert.

The KISS auctions can be viewed viewed here.

See the videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/EliteWorksATeBay#p/u/1/DMC1_ImoYiM
http://www.youtube.com/user/EliteWorksATeBay#p/u/0/PZwYlCzPG4s
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March 27, 2010
KISS IN THE PRESS
Paul Stanley is on the cover of the new issue of "Classic Rock" magazine (UK, May 2010). The magazine is available on eBay:


Also on eBay now is the brand new 1-track UK promo CD single for "Never enough":

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March 27, 2010
KISS ON SPANISH TV
Here you can see a report about Kiss from the Spanish TV channel e!tb.
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March 27, 2010
GUITAR PICKS
(from Heavystefan/Kiss Forum)
This is how the new Tourpicks for 2010 are probably gonna look like.

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March 27, 2010
GENE SIMMONS ON BRUCE DICKINSON RADIO SHOW
Gene was on Bruce Dickinsons Radio Show yesterday. Here you can hear the interview (it starts after 2:09 into the show).
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March 27, 2010
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS
Here you can see a preview clip from Sundays episode "The Demon turns 60". All Kiss members made an appearance in this episode.
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March 26, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY CLOSING SOON
Eric Singer signed drumsticks


Kiss on tour game


Alive II tourbook


Lunchbox, Thermos & 2 belt buckles


1976 tourbook


Promo poster for the very first album


Unmasked tourbook


belt buckle


Creatures of the night tourbook

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March 26, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY GERMANY
4 singles


vintage belt buckle


Gene Simmons Solo single "Radioactive"


Sonic Boom LP

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March 26, 2010
KISS CALENDAR 2011
An unofficial Kiss calendar 2011 can already be ordered at Amazon Germany.
The official Kiss 2011 calendar can be pre-ordered at Amazon USA.

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March 25, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL STANLEY
Click here to see an interview with Paul on his artwork that aired on NBC's "South Florida Today".
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March 25, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH TOMMY THAYER
Check out this interview with Tommy Thayer on the website of Hughes and Kettner. It was done just before the gig in London. Tommy says that Kiss will tour the US again after the European tour and that the plan is to play also in New Zealand, Australia and Japan before the end of the year.
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March 25, 2010
LOST 1980 "UNMASKED TOUR" FILM ON YOUTUBE TO PROMOTOE AUCTIONS
Elements from a recently discovered 16mm film reel containing outtakes of KISS's November 22, 1980 Sydney concert have been posted online to promote the continuing auctions of eBay seller EliteWorks.

This week's auctions include proof sheets for the 1977 Marvel KISS comic book and KISS Alive Forever; the 1982 Flo & Eddie press kit, several lots of rare KISS cover story magazines and photos from 1974-2000 including the rarely seen 1975 photo session which inspired the cover art for Destroyer, an original KISS Army fan club kit, Eric Carr's 1980s business card, a even a ticket to KISS's self promoted 1973 Hotel Diplomat concert.

The KISS auctions can be viewed viewed here.

The footage, which was recorded during KISS's triumphant 1980 stadium trek across Australia, captures the group at their zenith. The band were touring in support of their Unmasked album, with new drummer, Eric Carr, in place behind the skins.

The 30-year old segment can be viewed below:
http://www.youtube.com/user/EliteWorksATeBay#p/u/0/b4tve1W2J1A
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March 25, 2010
AUCTION GONE CRAZY
How much would you spend on Mark St. Johns last solo CD "Magic Bullet Theory"?
An auction for the CD closed for US $ 105,- after receiving 26 bids.
Now the CD is available again on eBay:

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March 25, 2010
1977 MARVEL COMIC PROOF SHEETS ON EBAY
(from eBay/EliteWorks)
These are the ORIGINAL 1977 proof sheets for the first KISS MARVEL Comic Book. These two vintage pieces of 11” x 17” paperwork contain the original first draft version of Steve Gerber’s historic “Blood On The Plates” article (which appeared in the comic book) with handwritten corrections by Howard Marks Advertising Copy Editor and KISS: The Real Story Author Peggy Tomarkin.
You can see firsthand, where in the 1970s, no detail was too small for the KISS organization, including the running order of the KISS band members names; which was corrected from “Gene, Ace, Paul and Pete” to “Gene, Paul, Peter and Ace.” This AMAZING one-of-a-kind collectable is the only copy in the world and shows that even in 1977 Gene and Paul were favored, by the powers that be, as the lead members of KISS. This first draft is quite different from what appeared in the final version of the comic book.

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March 25, 2010
CLEVELAND KISS EXPO THIS WEEKEND
Get A Life Inc presents the 2010 Cleveland KISS Expo. Get ready for another great KISS Expo! The 2010 Cleveland KISS Expo will be held Sunday March 28th from 1:00PM to 7:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) 

Holiday Inn Cleveland South Independence
6001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131 

Special guest is former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick.

Click here to read the rest.
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March 24, 2010
PETER CRISS VISITING HOCKEY GAME
Peter Criss visited a hockey game at Madison Square Garden yesterday.
Here you can see pictures of Peter at the game yesterday.
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March 24, 2010
"NEVER ENOUGH" NEW PROMO SINGLE
"Never enough" seems to be the next promotional single. A new 1 track UK promo CD single for "Never enough" has surfaced on eBay.

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March 24, 2010
CREW'S EYE VIEW OF KISS
(from Kissonline)
Here's a KISSonline Exclusive crew's eye view of KISS opening their Atlanta show with "Deuce" on the Alive 35 tour, 10/26/09.
You hear it at the beginning of every KISS show...YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST, THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD..KISS!!! Now you can SEE Mike "Spike" Rush introducing the band!
Here you can see the clip.
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March 24, 2010
GENE & SHANNON ON FOX ST. LOUIS
(from David Eitel)
Gene and Shannon talk about the new season of Family Jewels and KISS’s never ending tour: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=10335b59-db9c-4157-a37e-63412664dc68
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March 23, 2010
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

First Reunion show tourbook: $ 99,-


Cadillac Kiss Special: $ 128,-


A rose from Peter Criss: $ 75,-


The red vinyl LP of "Destroys Anaheim" sold for 152 Euros:


"Creatures of the night" LP with Vinnie on the cover: 126 Euros


"Sonic Boom" on green vinyl sold for 113 Euros


Dutch "Rock and Roll all nite" single 1975 for 104 Euros:


Chinese "Sonic Boom" CD: $ 151,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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March 23, 2010
GENE SIMMONS ON "LOPEZ TONIGHT"
Gene was on the US talkshow "Lopez Tonight" yesterday.
Here you can see a clip of the show.
Here you can see the full appearance of gene on the show.
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March 23, 2010
ACE FREHLEY ON EDDIE TRUNK'S XM SHOW
(from KissFAQ.com)
Ace was a special guest in-studio on Eddie Trunk's Sirius XM Radio program, "Eddie Trunk Live," Monday night. A fairly lengthy interview -- topics included working in Pro Tools; fan reaction for "Anomaly"; new projects on the horizon, including a new album and "lost tapes" archive album; an autobiography; sobriety and dark days in 2003; working with new manager David Frey of Red Light Management; a possible concert run featuring his 1978 solo album in its entirety in the fall, a possible live DVD and guitar clinics; the RNR Hall; the delay of his new signature Les Paul; a reality TV show offer from Gene; "Psycho Circus"; recollections of "Alive!"; and more. Ace also took phone calls.
You can listen to the (extremely long) interview here by following the parts.
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March 23, 2010
KISS PRAISE LADY GAGA AND SPEAK ON NEW ALBUM
(from YouTube/ITN)
Hard rock band KISS praise Lady Gaga and talk about their new album, Sonic Boom.
Click here to see the video.
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March 22, 2010
ERIC SINGER IN "MODERN DRUMMER" MAGAZINE
(from eric-singer.com)
Just being himself
by Billy Amendola

For eighteen years, Kiss’s drummer has helped his world-famous band stay in our hearts and on the radio by doing what he does best—being himself. In this special online extra from his May 2010 MD cover story, we begin by asking Eric about…

The Band’s Younger Fans
In 2004 we did the Rock The Nation Tour, and then we didn’t do any kind of full-length touring until last year in Europe, and that’s where we really noticed the resurgence. All those shows did extremely well for us, and we noticed the age demographic had completely changed. All of a sudden there were a lot of young kids, and when we’d ask, “Hey, how do you know about Kiss?”—thinking that maybe their parents were Kiss fans—a lot of them said, “We found you on the Internet through YouTube”…or through Guitar Hero…or Rock Band. So it’s the kids themselves discovering Kiss. And next thing you know, they go out and buy the CDs or videos. And then next thing you know, they want to come see the band live!

Surviving The Music Business
I look back now at all the drummers who’ve attained longevity in the music business…it’s not an easy task. Being a journeyman musician is different from being in a band. If you’re not a songwriter, or you’re not the principal owner of a successful band, to survive in this business is very hard work. A lot of drummers talk in interviews about their workout regimen and “I’m working on this ostinato thing where I’m playing this with my left hand,” and that’s all great and fine. But the majority of people will never be able to use that kind of technical ability unless they create some kind of niche for themselves. Ultimately most players just want to have a career in music, whether it’s as a studio musician or being in a band with some success, where they can just play for a living.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 22, 2010
BACKSTAGE WITH KISS
Check out a great report about Kiss from Anaheim from the Austrian TV program "Backstage" from ORF 1, which was broadcast today.
Click here to see the video.
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March 22, 2010
KISS COFFEEHOUSE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE?
(from theage.co.au)
THEIR famous faces have adorned posters, T-shirts and even lunchboxes for a generation, so it was only a matter of time before rock legends KISS ended up on a coffee mug.

Rumours have circulated for more than a year about a KISS venture in Melbourne. If all goes to plan, December 31 will see the opening of KISS CoffeeHouse Melbourne, directly opposite Crown Casino, complete with memorabilia from the band's 35-year rock'n'roll career.

The Melbourne man who negotiated the deal with the band, Steve Agi, is calling on investors to buy into his $5 million cafe and family restaurant.

Agi is a coffee fanatic who spent more than a year negotiating with founding band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for the Australian rights to the KISS CoffeeHouse business. He plans to spend $1.5 million revamping the vacant Tea House building at 28 Clarendon Street, opposite Crown Metropol hotel and next to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

One KISS CoffeeHouse exists, at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. It opened in 2006 and displays band memorabilia and sells merchandise. A seven-metre KISS boot marks the entrance, while the coffee is said to be ''hotter than hell'' and it only comes in two sizes - gold and platinum.

According to the investor proposal for the KISS CoffeeHouse Unit Trust, which was emailed to potential backers at the weekend, six shares in the business are being touted at $250,000 each. Each share will give the owner 5 per cent equity in Melbourne's KISS CoffeeHouse.

The rest will be controlled by Agi, who pays a licence fee to KISS and to New York Stock Exchange-listed Live Nation, which owns the band's merchandise rights.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 22, 2010
ACE FREHLEY LIVE IN ATLANTIC CITY
Here you can see some clips of Ace live in Atlantic City, NJ.
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March 21, 2010
PAUL STANLEY ART GALLERY
(from KissFAQ)
Paul Stanley made an appearance on March 20 at the Wentworth Gallery - Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to promote his art. The event included a special dinner for art patrons featuring a rare acoustic performance by Stanley and Tommy Thayer. The pair reportedly performed the following set:

Hard Luck Woman
Beth
C'mon And Love Me
Shandi
Say Yeah
Shout It Out Loud
Comin' Home (partial)
Lick It Up
Rock and Roll All Night
Rock Bottom

Foto: Al Soluri

Here you can see some clips from Paul at the Wentworth Gallery.
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March 21, 2010
SAUNA OPEN AIR FINLAND
(from Alex Fedotov)
Here is the flyer for the Sauna Open Air in Tampere, Finalnd.

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March 20, 2010
TOUR ITINERY
A "tour itinery" includes all infos about a tour concerning hotel, venues and travelling. It has all the important information combined for the band and the crew such as hotels, addresses, venues, travel distances, departure time, arrival time, phone numbers and more. It is meant to be for the band, crew, promoters and family members.
A tour itinery from the tour last year is now listed on eBay:

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March 20, 2010
ACE ON EDDIE TRUNK RADIO SHOW
Here you can listen to the interview with Ace Frehley on Eddie Trunks radio show yesterday.
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March 20, 2010
"GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS" SHINES AS IT NEARS A REALITY MILESTONE
(from New York Post)
It's unrealistic -- if not downright impossible -- to watch everything that premieres on TV.
So I've only seen bits and pieces of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" over the years and didn't have any preconceived opinions of the A&E series -- which premiered in 2006 and celebrates its 100th episode this season as TV's longest-running family reality show (overtaking MTV's "The Osbournes" for that niche honor).
Click here to read the rest.
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March 20, 2010
GENE SIMMONS ON HIS CONQUESTS
(from CNN)
HLN's Joy Behar talks with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed about the rocker's legendary promiscuity.
Click here to watch the video.
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March 20, 2010
ACE LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
Here you can see a clip from Ace at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT from yesterday.

The set list was:
Rocket Ride
Parasite
Snow Blind
Sister
Pain in the Neck
Into The Void
Speedin' Back To My Baby
Rock Soldiers
Love Her All I Can
Talk To Me
2,000 Man
Strange Ways
New York Groove
Rip It Out
Hard Times
Shock Me
Let Me Know
Shout It Out Loud
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Deuce
Love Gun
Cold Gin
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March 20, 2010
DYNASTY TV APPEARANCE SURFACES ON YOUTUBE TO PROMOTE AUCTIONS
A rarely seen 1979 Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley local TV interview has been posted online to promote the never ending KISS memorabilia auctions of eBay seller EliteWorks.

During KISS' 1979 Dynasty Tour the played the now demolished Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri. To promote the concert, Gene and Paul appeared (without makeup) on the long-running, local, afternoon, talk show NEWSBEAT.

This week's auctions, which end on Sunday afternoon, include several highly sough after official 1970s KISS items, such as the 1978 trash can, the Thermos backpack, and the 1976 Cadillac High School "KISS special" newspaper. An originnal stage used Peter Criss "Beth" rose, photographs from a 1974 press conference, factory sealed KISS posters lot and lots of additional items.

The KISS auctions can be viewed viewed here.
The 31-year old interview can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GByKj-ckgul
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March 20, 2010
UK TOUR AD
Here you can see a commercial for the UK tour 2010.
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March 20, 2010
PAUL STANLEY: ROCK'N ROLL ALL NITE, PAINT EVERY DAY
(from City Link/Joanie Cox)
Best-known as the face-painting, groupie-bedding frontman of the rock band Kiss, Paul Stanley has spent the past five years building a career as an abstract painter. Stanley’s vivid, colorful works include paintings of hearts, stars and even the Statue of Liberty, hardly subject matter you’d expect from the man who co-wrote “Lick It Up” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” Stanley will present some of these paintings today and tomorrow at the Wentworth galleries in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, respectively. Joanie Cox recently talked to the rocker about his art, Lady Gaga and why kids like Kiss.

When did you learn to paint?
I discovered I wanted to paint about 10 years ago. Whether or not somebody can paint is really subjective.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 20, 2010
GENE & SHANNON ON THE "TODAY" SHOW
Here you can see an interview with Gene & Shannon on the "Today" show.

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March 20, 2010
PAUL STANLEY ON LOCAL CBS NEWS
Here you can see an interview with Paul on a local CBS4 news braodcast promoting his art gallery in Florida.

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March 19, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL STANLEY
Here you can listen to Paul Stanley being interviewed on the "Paul and Young Morning Show". Here you can see some pictures from Paul in the studio.
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March 19, 2010
GENE SIMMONS' MESSAGE TO AMERICA
(from Fox News)
KISS member says he voted for Obama but is against health care reform; discusses importance of life insurance; blasts U.S. foreign policy. He promotes Cool Springs Life Insurance, where he is a Co-founder of. Click here to see the video.
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March 19, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY CLOSING SOON
Didi Zill book


Rub & Play


Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons pen


sleeping bag


backpack


trash can


Exciting stage Kiss Special Japan


1976 tourbook


first tourbook 1976


Paul, Gene, Ace, Peter doll in box


complete Donruss box gum & cards


Japan tourbook 2003

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March 19, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY GERMANY
Hamburg concert-poster white & black


UK-single "2.000 man"


coloured vinyl UK solo singles with masks


Bravoposter 1976


statue


phonecard set


Argentinian Poster-Special

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March 19, 2010
NIKKI SIXX & PAUL STANLEY
Here is a photo of Paul Stanley with Nikki Sixx at his visit in the studio for his radio show.
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March 19, 2010
GENE SIMMONS ON JIMMY FALLON TALKSHOW
Gene was on the Jimmy Fallon talkshow yesterday. Here you can see the hightlights of the interview.
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March 19, 2010
PAUL ON NIKKI SIXX' RADIO SHOW
Paul Stanley was on Nikki Sixx' Radio Show yesterday. Click here to listen to the conversation they had.
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March 19, 2010
KISS IN MANNHEIM 1976
Check out the many great photos from Kiss live in Mannheim 1976 at Dogmatic.
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March 18, 2010
"SONIC BOOM" FROM CHINA
Two different versions of the "Sonic Boom" CD from China have surfaced on eBay:

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March 18, 2010
NEW "ELDER" ERA OUTTAKES RELEASED TO PROMOTE AUCTIONS
Over ten minutes of never-before-seen, KISS interview "outtake" segments have been released to promote the auctions of eBay seller EliteWorks.

On January 5, 1982, KISS members, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, visited New York's MetroMedia TV Studios to promote their poorly received, concept album, Music From The Elder. During the taping, Simmons and Stanley even participated in a comedy sketch where they threw a stuffed animal through a burning hula hoop of fire. The posting of these final three "outtake" clips, concludes the year-long rollout of the lost 28-year old, interview which was published in ten parts.

This week's auctions include: the 1976 Cadillac High School "KISS special" newspaper, a stage used Peter Criss "Beth" rose, original photographs from a 1974 press conference, the 1970s KISS garbage can, several vintage KISS cover story magazines-including a 1973 Melody Maker Page 1 article on NY Glam Rock, a factory sealed posters lot and several additional items.

The KISS auctions can be viewed here.

The final three Elder "outtake" segments can be seen below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgz-gz5ZRRg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2meIVcSajlg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLFsWzQ4zfE
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March 18, 2010
HELLFEST CONCERT POSTER
(from Richard/Kiss News France)
Here's a link where you find the poster for the next Kiss show in France at the Hellfest festival !
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=481805019&albumID=1133493&imageID=12996354
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March 18, 2010
THIS WEEKEND
Ace Frehley plays 3 shows on the East Coast and will call into Eddie Trunks Radio Show on Friday.
Eric Singer will be Special Guest at the Kiss Expo in Cleveland on Sunday.
Paul Stanley will do an Art Gallery in Florida. The Wall Street Journal now did a report about his paintings.
Season 5 of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" starts on Sunday on A&E. You can see a short preview of the first show of the series here.
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March 18, 2010
ACE TO CALL EDDIE TRUNK RADIO PROGRAM FRIDAY NIGHT
(from kissfaq.com)
According to Eddie Trunk's latest blog, Ace Frehley will call in to Trunk's syndicated "Friday Night Rocks" radio program on Q104.3 on Friday, March 19. The program airs at 11 p.m. ET and can be streamed live HERE.

Ace has a trio of U.S. tour dates this coming weekend: Mar 19 - Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT; Mar 20 - House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ; and Mar 21 - Nokia Theater Times Square, New York, a show which Trunk will host. Ace also recently announced via his Twitter page that he will make an appearance on VH1's "Sober House" on Thursday, April 29.
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March 17, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
show beam


jackets


backpack


luminglass


Alive II promo display


Creatures of the night Picture Disc LP


Creatures of the night Glow in the dark LP


Japan 2003 tourbook

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March 17, 2010
GENE & SHANNON TALK ABOUT BREAST CANCER
Gene Simmons & Shannon Tweed will be on the US-talkshow "The Doctors" today to talk about breast cancer. The show was pre-recorded. Here you can see a preview.
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March 16, 2010
PAUL STANLEY ANNOUNCES NEW KISS ALBUM!
"We'll do another Kiss album within' the next 12 - 18 months." said Paul Stanley during an interview with Finish journalist Marko Syrjala for metal-rules.com.
He also said, that the European tour will have the same stage as the one from the US-tour, but a new set-list and that we can expect to hear 4 new songs from "Sonic Boom". Read the complete interview here.
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March 15, 2010
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

A Gene Simmons Crazy Nights shirt sold for $ 73,-


A magazine from Hawai 1976 with Gene on the cover sold for $ 307,- !!


A Performance mag from 1976 with Kiss on the cover sold for $ 220,-


A Performance mag from 1975 with Kiss on the cover sold for $ 215,-


set of 1978 notebooks: $ 435,-


1974 tour itinery: $ 267,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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March 15, 2010
KISS REVEAL THE SECRETS TO GREAT MAKE-UP
(from ITN)
They have spent more than 30 years wearing their distinctive make-up and now heavy metallers Kiss are letting us in on the secret to their trademark look.

The group revealed they think of it like war paint and have always applied it themselves.

Drummer Eric Singer said: "It's part of the ritual, it's like preparing for battle. I don't think anybody had wardrobe people putting their armour and battle gear on when soliders would go out and fight. Every soldier prepares his gun and knows how it works and we do the same thing."

The band has spent years perfecting its regime and could probably teach many women a thing or two.

Singer said: "There is a proper technique for putting the make-up on and a proper way for taking it off. Everybody thinks: 'My god, it must be so damaging'. Actually it's not."

"It's oil-based," added frontman Gene Simmons. "You wind up washing your face more and that's the best thing you can do for your skin."
Click here to watch the video.
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March 14, 2010
KISS ON BRUCE DICKINSONS RADIO SHOW
Kiss will be on Bruce Dickinsons Friday Rock Show on BBC on March 26th. (21.00 - 00.00 UK time). You can listen to it live online here.
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March 14, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTION
That's not bad. Yesterday a package of a pair of unused Peter Criss Dynasty drumsticks + Dynasty tourbook + set of Dynasty guitar picks + some singles were listed on eBay. The auction was linked yesterday in the "most interesting active auctions".
The seller accepted an offer of $ 1.500,- today and closed the auction.

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March 14, 2010
GENE SIMMONS HOWL
(from Vladimir Ilyin)
"Gene Simmons did voice-overs for the film "The Wolfman" starring Benicio Del Toro. This movie was released February 12th. Listen Gene Simmons' howls in the Wolfman movie on You Tube"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYlT0PQ9LlQ
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March 13, 2010
BRATISLAVA CONCERT POSTER
Check out the concert poster for Bratislava. It is now listed on eBay.

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March 13, 2010
HAMBURG CONCERT POSTER
Here's a little concert-poster from Hamburg...

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March 13, 2010
KISS AND GUITAR HERO 6
Click here to see Gene & Eric talk about Guitar Hero 6.
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March 13, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH ACE FREHLEY
Premier Guitar recently interviewed Ace Frehley. Click here to read the interview. He mentions, that he will be playing at festivals this summer in Europe.
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March 12, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Dynasty notebook


Lick it up Picture Disc LP


Unmasked Picture Disc


Creatures of the night Picture Disc


Dynasty Picture Disc


Hawaii mag 1976


Performance mag 1975


Performance mag 1976


signiertes Revenge tourbook


set 1978 Solo notebooks

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März 12, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY GERMANY
Gene Simmons Figure


PressPass trading cards (245 pieces)


Dutch single "Rock and Roll all nite"


Destroyer LP with "Alive" costumes


Creatures of the night LP with Vinnie on the cover


Alive IX double LP (blue vinyl)


Kiss pinball machine

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March 12, 2010
KISS ANNOUNCE TWO US SHOWS
Kiss have just announced two concerts in the US:
July 23 Cheyenne, Wyoming 2010 Frontier Days
July 24 Minot, North Dakota 2010 State Fair
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March 12, 2010
KISS VIDEO IN NEXT "ROCK HARD" MAGAZINE
The next issue (April 2010) of the German "Rock Hard" magazine will come with a free DVD, which will include the video of "Modern Day Delilah" amongst others.
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March 12, 2010
KISS IN THE CHARTS
Kiss entered the German single charts at # 78 with "I was made for lovin' you" - thanks to the appearance on "Wetten, dass...".
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March 12, 2010
KISSOLOGY VOL. 4
As it seems at the moment, "Kissology Vol. 4" is supposedly scheduled for an August release and will include the appearnces at the Olympis and Super Bowl.
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March 12, 2010
KISS LONDON GIG REVIEW
(from metal-rules.com)
KISS treated their fans and VIP/media –people with very special one off club show in London Islinghton’s O2 Academy. This was a historical show in many ways, or should we say “Kisstorical”, because this was their smallest gig in 22 years. It was back in 1988 when KISS last time played such a club show in Marquee Club in London in front of just few hundred people. The purpose of this show was to help promote bands upcoming SONIC BOOM OVER EUROPE –tour.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 12, 2010
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS
Click here to see a tralier for "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" Season 5, starting on March 21 on A&E.
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March 11, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH JEAN BEAUVOIR
(from Tim McPhate/kissfaq.com)
Wanted to forward you a link to an interview we conducted with Jean Beauvoir, who was a contributor on "Animalize" and "Asylum." Jean shares how he was always a KISS fan and grew to become friends with Paul Stanley, and his thoughts on his time in the KISS camp. We think it would be a cool read for KISS fans everywhere.
http://kissfaq.com/forum09/viewtopic.php?t=44122
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March 11, 2010
DID YOU KNOW...
... that the legendary concert at Anaheim stadium 1976 has been pressed on vinyl as a Bootleg? It was one of the first Kiss Bootlegs on vinyl. A limited edition of 100 copies have been pressed on red vinyl. One of them is now on eBay:


... the album-cover of "Destroyer" was originally painted with "Alive" costumes? The final version had the Destroyer costumes. But the version with the "Alive" costumes is also available - as a Bootleg. It is on eBay at the moment - even in colour vinyl:

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March 11, 2010
KISS IN BELGIAN NEWS SEGMENT
(from Kissonline)
Belgium's EEN news featured a segment on KISS' upcoming June 27 appearance at the Graspop festival on the Sonic Boom Over Europe tour. Check it out! Thanks to Luc Verdickt for sending the clip to KISSonline.
Click here to see the clip.
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March 11, 2010
KISS 1978 SOLO ALBUMS "IN-STORE" VIDEO POSTED TO PROMOTE AUCTIONS
Never-before-available footage from Gene Simmons' 1978 solo album promotional tour has been published online to promote a never ending series of KISS auctions from eBay seller EliteWorks. The in-store appearance took place at a long-defunct New Orleans, Louisiana record store called Tape City on November, 18, 1978. The KISS bassist was in town to announce the band's (ultimately canceled) appearance at the 1979 Mardi Gras Endymion parade.

http://www.youtube.com/user/EliteWorksATeBay?feature=mhw4#p/u/0/0gzLiw_HjJo

This week's KISS auctions include: a 1996 makeup/blood stained Gene Simmons microphone guard, a complete set of the 1978 KISS school notebooks, official sheet music, never-before-seen pictures from the second show of the 1974 Hotter Than Hell Tour, a 1970s signed photo from original guitarist Ace Frehley, several vintage KISS iron-on and concert T-shirts and tons more.

The auctions can be viewed here.
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March 11, 2010
GENE SIMMONS MAKES GOOD ON LABEL THREAT
(from billboard.biz)
By Robert Thompson, Toronto

Sixteen months after announcing the reformation of Simmons Records in partnership with Universal Music Canada, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has finally inked a deal, signing Toronto rock band The Envy.

The signing is a joint venture with Montreal-based Remedy Music, a division of Crystal Math Management, the company that has the likes of Metric and The Midway State on its roster.

“We have embarked upon fulfilling our mandate—to discover new and exciting Canadian talent and to take them around the world,” Simmons said in a statement.

The Envy, who formed in early 2009, are presently recording with JUNO award-winning producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent, Metric, Three Days Grace) as well as the songwriter/producer Desmond Child (Katy Perry, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Tokio Hotel) for their Simmons/UMC debut release. No release date was announced. Last year, the band toured across Canada with the likes of Marianas Trench, The Midway State and Stereos.
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March 10, 2010
PODKISST NO. 30
(from podkisst.com)
On this edition of PodKISSt we are joined by two legendary members of the original KISS road crew: Mick Campise and J.R. Smalling! These KISS Army veterans gave us their uncensored, no-holds-barred insights into the early days of KISStory. Believe us when we tell you that you do NOT want to miss these interviews!
Click here to read the rest and to listen to the podcast.
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March 10, 2010
SPECIAL OFFER FROM OFFICIAL KISS STORE
(from Official Kiss Store)
Get your hands on this web exclusive bundle for your collection and save when you buy the official 2009 KISS Tour tee & program for only $30!
This exclusive get's you the 2009 KISS tour tee (the one pictures or others) and tour program for $30.00 (click on "special offers").

Plus! Get the official KISS World Domination Tour Poster when you spend spend $17.95 in the official KISS store. Enter the coupon code KISMMEC10 at checkout to redeem yours!
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March 10, 2010
GENE ON A&E'S PRIVATE SESSIONS
(from Kissonline)
Gene is scheduled to appear on A&E's Private Sessions this Sunday, March 14th. Enjoy these preview clips from his interview with host Lynn Hoffman!
Clip 1
Clip 2
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March 9, 2010
XFM MEETS KISS
(from XFM)
Gene Simmons, Kiss bassist, God Of Thunder and owner of an unfeasibly long tongue popped in to see Ian Camfield. Kiss were playing a tiny show in London and Simmons was up for a chat. A long chat, as it turned out.

In an interview that was broadcast on Xfm's Rock Show, Gene rattled through his love of Kiss, money and Britiish music. In quite a comnbative mood, he also challenged U2 and Rolling Stones to a stadium-off. As you do.

This exclusive, excellent and in-depth interview can be listened to again right now here.
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March 8, 2010
STRYPER TO COVER "SHOUT IT OUT LOUD"
According to Michael Sweets Twitter page, Stryper will be covering "Shout it out loud" on their upcoming album.
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March 8, 2010
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

The handritten set list from a roadie for the gig at the Academy of Music 1973 sold for $ 746!


The set of "Sonic Boom" albums on vinyl continue to be a big seller on eBay: $ 430,-


Creatures of the night tourbook: $ 400,-


But it doesn't have to be vintage merchandise:
The Didi Zill book sold for $ 203,- on eBay USA!


That's cheap! $ 500,- for a vintage toy guitar with box from 1978:


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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March 8, 2010
E1 & KISS TO CREATE NEW TV SERIES
(from Kissonline)
Leading independent studio E1 Entertainment has finalized a production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band's iconic personas for its young fans.

"We're honored to be involved in carrying on the KISS legacy," comments Frank Saperstein, Senior VP of Kids and Animation for E1. "It's wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time and unquestionably one of the most recognized worldwide."

E1 has snagged the KISS brand as it eclipses its roots, building energy in new family and youth media outlets. KISS's role as the face of Dr. Pepper, their significant presence during Super Bowl XLIV, and their appearance on the 2009 "American Idol" finale, which reached over thirty million viewers, has made the make-up and leather-clad giants a household name for kids and families today. The KISS tradition continues to grow generation after generation transcending age, race and creed.

"KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper," remarks KISS co-founder Gene Simmons, "KISS is a band, but also the only music BRAND. Continuing in our 35-year history of going where no band has gone before, we are proud to partner with E1. Like all things KISS, we intend to make this a very special show for our fans."

"We couldn't be more excited. Coupling E1's successes and ingenuity with the global force of KISS guarantees an express pass into the homes of our youngest KISS Army members with a show of superior quality," adds KISS co-founder Paul Stanley.

The as-yet-untitled series will be produced and distributed worldwide by E1. Executive Producers are John Morayniss and Frank Saperstein for E1 Entertainment; Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS. E1 and KISS will handle all licensing and merchandise for the series.
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March 8, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE KULICK
The Jewish Telegraph did an interview with Bruce Kulick. You can read and also listen to the interview here.
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March 8, 2010
KISS ON AFTONBLADET TV
Click here to see a short interview with Paul and Gene on Aftonbladet TV in Sweden.
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March 8, 2010
KISS IN THE PRESS
Paul Stanley is on the cover of the German "Musix" magazine (3/2010). The magazine is available for free in all "Media Markt" stores and in many booking offices across Germany. It is also listed on eBay Germany.

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March 8, 2010
KISS IN NORWEGIAN NEWS
Click here to see a newsclip from the Norwegian news on TV about the upcoming show in Trondheim.
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March 7, 2010
KISS TO PLAY IN CHEYENNE, WY ON JULY 23?
According to his site and this report, Kiss will play Cheyenne Frontier Days on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Supposedly this concert will be part of the US summer tour 2010.
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March 6, 2010
KISS ON TV
Click here to see a short Kiss-clip in the Spanish news.
Click here to see an interview with Gene & Paul on Italian TV.
Click here to see an interview with Gene & Eric on UK TV on channel 5.
Click here to see the Kiss report & interview on CNN International's "Connect the world".
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March 6, 2010
"WETTEN, DASS..." PHOTO GALLERY
Here you can find a great photo gallery from Erfurt with Kiss with and without make-up.
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March 5, 2010
GENE SIMMONS ON BEING BACK AND READY TO RAISE HELL
(from Mirror)
By Gavin Martin
Away from his fire-breathing, blood-spewing, face-painted, tongue-wagging Kiss persona, Gene Simmons cuts an an impressive 6ft 2ins figure, sat in the boardroom of a London hotel.
As the metal monster band's frontman and bassist for 35 years, Simmons is the 60-year-old head of a multi-million dollar empire run with his surviving Kiss partner, guitarist Paul Stanley.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 5, 2010
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Peter Criss - Lenny & Squiggy LP


Paul pen


Japan 2003 tourbook


Didi Zill book


backpack


Dynasty poster


Gene pen


set pencils 1978


sealed chevy van


Spanish "Disco Expres" mag 1975

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March 5, 2010
"MODERN DAY DELILAH" VIDEO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Here at Eventim you can now download the video of "Modern Day Delilah" for 2,49 Euros. Also available are "Crazy, crazy nights" and "I love it loud" for 1,99 Euros. The download seems only to show up on the German site (suche: "Kiss" --> Tickets, scroll down...) .
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March 5, 2010
"WE'RE THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE BAND IN THE WORLD"
(from Blabbermouth)
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons recently talked to Dylan Howard of Reuters TV about the party that will never end. Watch the report below.

KISS will bring its new "Sonic Boom Over Europe: From the Beginning To the Boom" tour to Europe in summer 2010.

With multiple dates across Europe, the "Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" is set to be THE rock event of 2010, building on the
incredible success of the 2009 "Sonic Boom" album.

"Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" will see dates in Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway,
Finland, Sweden, Demark, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium and, not only will the tour feature KISS's first U.K. arena shows in 11 years, but it will see
the band breaking new ground completely with their first-ever shows in Slovakia.

Acclaim for KISS on their recent spectacular "KISS Alive 35" North American tour has been universal. Metal Hammer hailed the "Return Of The Kings!"
Mojo declared: "A KISS show is as thrilling and bombastic now as it was in 1975."

Whilst utilizing elements of "KISS Alive 35", "Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" will be a fresh, new show tailored to the band's
European fans and showcasing the brand new "Sonic Boom" album.
Click here to see the interview with Gene & Paul.
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March 5, 2010
"WETTEN, DASS..." REPORT ON SALVE TV
(from First Kiss/Kiss Forum)
On the website of the local TV-station "SALVE TV" you can see a video with KISS at the "Wetten, dass...?" show in Erfurt.
Click here to see the video.
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March 5, 2010
NEW AVANTASIA SONG FEATURING ERIC SINGER ONLINE
(from tobiassammet.com)
On April 3rd the two brand new Avantasia albums "The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon" will be released. The two albums be released seperately, but also in a deluxe edition featuring both albums in two digibooks with two beautiful booklets plus an additional book with interview, history, biography, linernotes and the download code for exclusive bonus material. The albums feature guest stars like Klaus Meine (Scorpions), Eric Singer (KISS), Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween), Ripper Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Jon Oliva (Savatage), Bob Catley (Magnum), Jorn Lande (Masterplan), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Jens Johansson (ex-DIO, Stratovarius), Andre Matos (ex-Angra), Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS, ex-Meat Loaf) and many more.
Now is your chance to listen to the first track off the album, a short edit-version of the track "Dying For An Angel" featuring Klaus Meine of the Scorpions as guest vocalist, Tobias on vocals and bass, Sascha Paeth on guitars and Eric Singer (KISS) on drums.
You can listen to the song online here.

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March 4, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL STANLEY & TOMMY THAYER ON "ROCK RADIO"
(from Rock Radio)
Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer from Kiss spoke to Steve.
Listen back to part one.
Take on part two.
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March 4, 2010
KISS IN LONDON: THEN AND NOW
(from Classic Rock)
Welcome to Classic Rock’s new occasional column Then And Now, where we look at classic gigs past and present. We kick off this week with Xavier Russell comparing Kiss across three (or should that be four?) decades.

Xavier first saw Kiss way back in 1976 when they headlined the Hammersmith Odeon and hadn’t clapped eyes on them for some 30 odd years. This week he finally saw Kiss again, when they did a their low-key club gig at London’s Islington O2 Academy.

THEN
Venue: Hammersmith Odeon, London
Date: May 15, 1976
Kiss first came to my attention when I heard Kiss Alive, the classic double album recorded at Detroit’s legendry Cobo Hall in 1975. I remember being blown away by the rawness of the production, and by the whole look and concept of Kiss. I just had to see them LIVE. As luck had it they were due to play two nights at the Hammy Odeon (as it was affectionately known back then) but could I get a ticket? No chance. Both gigs sold out in two hours flat!
Click here to read the rest.
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March 4, 2010
KISS 1974 FIRST ALBUM TOUR FOOTAGE RELEASED TO PROMOTE AUCTIONS
Elements from a vintage news segment, containing never-before-available footage, from KISS’s first tour of Canada, has been posted online. The report was filmed on June 15, 1974, when KISS were opening for the New York Dolls at Toronto's 2,800 seat Massey Hall.

This clip is being released to promote a continuing series of KISS auctions from eBay seller EliteWorks.
http://www.youtube.com/user/EliteWorksATeBay?feature=mhw4#p/u  

Several highly-sought after KISS collectibles are featured this week: a handwritten set list from the band’s legendary New Year’s Eve 1973 concert at the Academy Of Music, an unused ticket and ad from KISS’s final 1983 South American concert, the KISS Solo Sampler promo LP, the Weenie Roast reunion tourbook, as well as the 1977 Thermos backpack and dozens of additional vintage 1970s KISS items!

The auctions can be viewed here.
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March 4, 2010
KISS ON CNN INTERNATIONAL'S "CONNECT THE WORLS" ON FRIDAY
(from CNN International/Connect the world)
‘Connector of the Day’ KISS, answer viewers questions on CNN International’s Connect the World programme on Friday 5th March.

“We lead our lives in a decidedly different way. NO regrets no woulda coulda shoulda. Do everything to the fullest. If I have a tomb stone I know exactly what its going to say “thank you and good night.” Rape and pillage the fruits of life and do everything to the fullest.” Gene Simmons

“If you come to a KISS show and you’re expecting us to comment on acid rain, whales, global warming, BOY are you at the wrong concert. I’m so sick and tired of politicians asking rock stars what they think of the politics of the world. I would certainly never ask a politician how’s that new Rock song you’re working on.” Gene Simmons

Embeddable clip from the interview at http://on.cnn.com/9luQsE
Watch the full interview on CNN International’s Connect the World programme on Friday 5th March at 2100 GMT.

Below is the full transcript of KISS’ interview on Connect the World

BECKY ANDERSON, CNN CORRESPONDENT – What’s different about this new Sonic Boom Tour

ERIC SINGER – It’s going to be from the beginning of the band up to now. We’re going to take the show and adding onto that. Taking it to another level. Can’t tell you all the details cause that would ruin the surprise. We’d have to kill you…

GENE SIMMONS - Well we could probably kill you. That’s why we have backyard. Sonic boom is continuation of something that has been going on for two years. Started a year an half ago in Melbourne. We are changing the show. Too much pride in what we do to bring the same show back in.

BECKY - Still enjoy performing as much?

GENE - How many people get a chance to wear more makeup and high heels than your mommy does?

BECKY (from viewer) – What’s more important makeup or music?

GENE - We played ten years without makeup. But I tell you if you ask any girl she’ll tell you the same thing KISS will tell you, it’s always more fun when you wear something black, put on your makeup and high heels.
By the way. Men wore makeup first. It was the warriors and shamans. YOU Took it.

BECKY - Anything you can do differently in your career?

GENE SIMMONS – We lead our lives in a decidedly different way. NO regrets no woulda coulda shoulda. Do everything to the fullest. If I have a tomb stone I know exactly what its going to say “thank you and good night.” Rape and pillage the fruits of life and do everything to the fullest.

BECKY – How was the decision made to alter the lead singers in the band?

GENE - Since the beginning of the band the idea was “we’re delusional” we want to put together the beatles on steroids. Bigger, Better, a treat for the eyes, a treat for the ears. And anybody can sing. Eric sings his butt off.

BECKY – Appeal to audie

GENE - The magic of what KISS does is that if you show your three year-old whether it’s your granddaughter or grandson, immediately they take to KISS. It’s called audio visual, it really is show. If you appeal to the eye and you have the tunes to connect, it’s a full body experience.
We want to change this world into Planet KISS.

BECKY – What do you want audiences to get out of this?

GENE SIMMONS – If you come to a KISS’ show and you’re expecting us to comment on acid rain, whales, global warming, BOY are you at the wrong concert. I’m so sick and tired of politicians asking rock stars what they think of the politics of the world. I would certainly never ask a politician how’s that new Rock song you’re working on.

BECKY – Of all the media about KISS– what was the most outlandish of stories to hit a raw nerve if any?

ERIC, SINGER– You can’t take yourself too seriously. The greatest was when people thought Gene had a cows tongue sewed on.

GENE – We have no right to complain about being miserable. Its one of the reasons we didn’t form a grunge band. How do you sing miserable songs when you’re rich?
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March 4, 2010
A DAY OF KISS...
Photographer Ross Halfin was at the London gig to shoot the show. Check out his diary what he had to say about Kiss cutting the set short and for some great pics from the show.
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March 4, 2010
KISS ON "CNN INTERNATIONAL"
Kiss will be featured on "Connect the world" tomorrow, Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10 pm on CNN International!
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March 4, 2010
KISS DOES A HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING
(from ESPN)
It was 1974 -- the straight-laced football heyday of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler -- and in northern Michigan, you could hear a pin drop in the way-too-tight Cadillac High School football locker room before games.
That's when an enterprising assistant coach named Jim Neff had a brainstorm. Why not rev up the Cadillac defense by playing a little pregame rock and roll? Like, for example, KISS?
Click here to read the rest.
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March 4, 2010
KISS "ROCKS THE RATINGS" ON EXTREME MAKEOVER
(from PR Web)
KISS gives to family in need while Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ratings spike.

Los Angeles, CA: On last Sunday night's episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, rock icons KISS showed their good will to a family in need while at the same time helping Extreme Makeover: Home Edition viewership grow by 2 million viewers from the previous week's telecast. Ratings blossomed 32% in adults 18-49; the networks best young adult performance in that hour in six weeks. Also for the episode, Marvel Entertainment designed a Super Hero themed boy's room and created a custom comic book cover for the boy.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 3, 2010
WIN PAUL STANLEY GUITAR AT KISS PARTY IN VERONA, ITALY
(from DeuceNews)
Five among the best Italian KISS Tribute bands will hit the stage at the Lucille Music Hall in Verona on April 17 for a three hours gig!
A huge KISS raffle is ready to blow your mind, here some prizes:
One Washburn Paul Stanley Cracked Mirror guitar!
One Original Rock And Roll Over Printing Proof signed and kindly offered by the author, Michael Doret!
A BK3 goodies package directly from the man himself, Bruce Kulick!
What else….Wont tell you!! Come down and you will never forget!
Free entrance for all and 1 free gadget for masked freaks!!! All details here.
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March 3, 2010
NAMM 2010: TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEW
(from vintagerockdotcom/YouTube)
Vintage Rock correspondent Rachael Cadden talks with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer at the Hughes & Kettner booth during NAMM 2010.
Click here to see the video.
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March 3, 2010
KISS REVEAL THEIR MUSICAL HEROES ON BBC
(from BBC)
Kiss say they think of the UK as their musical holy land, where all of their heroes are from.
The legendary rock band abandoned their usual stadium gigs for an intimate London show this week and backstage Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley revealed what they love about their British fans.
Click here to watch the interview with Gene & Paul.
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March 3, 2010
PAUL: SHOW LEFT US BREATHLESS
(from Kissonline)
Last night's KISS show in London was cut short because the Co2 canisters used to blast confetti during Rock and Roll All Nite made breathing nearly impossible. Both the band and fans upstairs and in front of the stage were having difficulty breathing from the concentration of Co2 in the air.

Paul reveals, "Once the confetti cannons went off, we barely made it off stage. None of us could breathe or catch our breath. Each of us thought we were the only one until we saw each other. Pretty scary and there was no way we could continue. We came out for the encores but couldn't get past one. Still, all in all, an amazing night that left many breathless!"
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March 3, 2010
KISS - REVIEW
(from rushonrock.com)
Catching Paul and Gene in a club venue four decades after the band first set out to recruit the Kiss Army is a surreal experience.
Everything about the band for the past 30 years has been big. Big arenas, big anthems, big heels and big money. But here they were, back to their rock and roll roots and, quite emphatically, back to their best.
Click here to read the rest.
More Reviews: Designs for Music and Kerrang
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March 3, 2010
TICKET FOR LONDON GIG FOR 440 EUROS
Tickets were rising high for the London gig. This auction for a single ticket ended for 400 Pounds (440 Euros/ US $ 600,-)!
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March 3, 2010
KISS PICS FROM LONDON
(from Jamie Taylor)
Here are a couple of pics taken from the London Islington show last night. Kiss were awesome, I was very lucky to be there. The best 70 minutes of my life. The pics show just how small the stage and venue are, it was like a matchbox.

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March 3, 2010
KISS LIVE IN LONDON
Check out "Love Gun" live at the O2 Islington Academy club in London yesterday.
Click here to see "Detroit Rock City".
Click here to see "Modern Day Delilah".
Click here to see "Rock and Roll all nite".
Although the gig was short, fans were extremely excited to see Kiss play in such a small club.
Photos can be seen here and here. There was no merchandise available, no blod spitting, just pre Rock'n Roll.
Paul said, that they are going to play some songs on the European tour, which they haven't played in a long time. Kiss played for about 70 minutes.
Before the show, Kiss did a lot of interviews for the European press.
Check out this pic from Kissonline of Kiss leaving the Islington Hilton hotel on their way to the club across the street.

Pic: Kissonline
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March 2, 2010
SET LIST "ACADEMY OF MUSIC" 1973 ON SALE ON EBAY
(from eliteworks/eBay.com)
This set list is for the final KISS concert of 1973 (their first year as a band!) and predates the release of the first KISS album by six weeks! On New Year's Eve 1973, KISS were added onto the bill of a Blue Oyster Cult/Iggy Pop/Teenage Lust concert at the last minute. This is the concert where Gene burned himself onstage doing the fire trick and accidentally threw flashpaper into a fan's face.

If you look up the 12/31/73 KISS performance (on page 27) of KISS Alive Forever you'll notice the line about "a planned encore of 'Baby, Let Me Go' was scrapped." Well, this set list is how the authors knew about that song being included in the show. "Baby, Let Me Go" (which is better known as "Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll") would later appear on the second KISS album, Hotter Than Hell.

The set list is hard to photograph but will display beautifully on your wall or in your KISS collection. The reverse side of the set list contains the mic or soundboard levels for each member, their gear, and effects (siren, etc).
The never-before-seen pictures of KISS 1) posing with label president Neil Bogart at the Fillmore East-January 1974 and 2) recording their first LP at Bell Sound Studios in November 1973 (which were all taken by the same KISS roadie) are shown here only to authenticate the set list and they are NOT included with the auction.

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March 2, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE KULICK
Listen to a new interview with Bruce Kulick from the Eddie Trunk radio show:
interview part 1
interview part 2
interview part 3
interview part 4
interview part 5
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March 2, 2010
KISS IN LONDON
The London gig is over. Kiss shortened the set in the last minute and dropped Duece, Shout it out loud and Lick it up from the set.
Here is a pic from the gig. Thanks to Marcus Vierhaus for the pic and info!

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March 2, 2010
SET LIST FOR LODON CLUB SHOW TODAY
Kiss News has just received this pic from London. It seems to be the set-list for the club show in London today!

The first pic from the club-show can be seen here.
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March 2, 2010
TWO "NEW" SONGS FOR NEW SET LIST FOR EUROPEAN TOUR REVEALED
Forum member sakke73 has just revealed in a posting in the Kiss Forum, that Paul has been interviewed by a Finnish journalist in London today and he said, that they are going to add Crazy, Crazy Nights and God Gave Rock and Roll to you to the setlist on the European tour.
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March 2, 2010
KISS IN THE PRESS
Check out this auction on eBay for 4 newspapers from Thüringen (Erfurt). Three of them have Kiss on the front-cover!

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March 2, 2010
NEW KISS MERCHANDISE AT AMAZON
There are some new Kiss items available at Amazon:

Amazon.de


Amazon.com

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March 2, 2010
LARRY HARRIS
(from rockpages.gr)
Rockpages Web Magazine did an interview with Casablanca Records' Vice President, Larry Harris, for the promotion of his excellent book regarding the label. Here's an excerpt:

Rockpages.gr: How you would describe in a few words Neil Bogart?

Larry Harris: Neil was a great marketing genius. He also was a gambler who bet on things that others would never do- No one wanted KISS in the beginning, Donna Summer was turned down by everyone. He was Mike Todd, PT Barnum rolled into one very talented driven guy.

Rockpages.gr: Do you think that he has ever gotten the credit that he rightfully deserved?

Larry Harris: I think Neil will finally get the credit he deserves due in part to this book and other things that should be happening in the near future.

You can read the whole interview on: http://www.rockpages.gr/detailspage.aspx?id=3625&type=1&lang=EN

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March 2, 2010
ROADRUNNER CELEBRATES WITH KISS AT "WETTEN, DASS..."
Mediabiz.de reports, that the Roadrunner team met Kiss backstage at "Wetten, dass...".


The Roadrunner Records Team with Kiss: (left to right): Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Dirk Diebels (Senior Product Manager International Roadrunner Records), Matthias Kringe and Daniela Leubner (both Revolver Promotion, TV Promo Kiss), Tommy Thayer, Henk Hakker (Managing Director Roadrunner Records) and Paul Stanley.

source: MusikWoche
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March 2, 2010
SOUNDCHECK PHOTOS FROM LONDON
(from Kissonline)
KISSonline was lucky enough to be at tonight's soundcheck at O2 Academy in London! If tonight was any indication of what the audience can expect tomorrow night, KISS is going to destroy the 02 when the KISS Army packs this small club! The extended soundcheck was extra-long, with the band tearing through 16 songs, including "Say Yeah," "Calling Dr. Love," and "100,000 Years!" The band was clearly in good spirits, joking around on stage, and it was so much fun to watch them work out how to do their signature moves in such a small space, especially with regard to "Black Diamond" and "Deuce!"



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March 2, 2010
FUTURE CONNECTORS - KISS
(from CNN)
Rock legends KISS have sold more than 80 million album sales worldwide, making them one of the most iconic bands on the planet.

Rock legends KISS are coming to Connect the World. (Roadrunner Records)
Founded in New York City in 1972, the distinctive foursome and their unique brand of rock showmanship have unleashed 19 albums during their astounding 38-year career.

With hits like "Hotter Than Hell" and "God of Thunder," KISS have carved a niche in the rock landscape thanks to incendiary performances and stadium-shaking anthems.

This summer the band will plough their way across Europe, promoting their latest album "Sonic Boom," which was released last year.

And now it's your chance to ask KISS your questions.
Click here to read the rest.
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March 1, 2010
PAUL STANLEY & WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
Check out this picture of Paul Stanley with Wladimir Klitschko from Bild.de.

More pictues of Kiss and Wladmir Klitschko can be seen here.
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March 1, 2010
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Las Vegas signed event poster: $ 295,-


A "Creatures of the night" tourbook sold for $ 265,-


chevy van: $ 250,-


A "luminglass", which was on sale exclusively at Spencers, but was taken off the market again sold for $ 225,-


Ace Gibson Guitar Promo Stand up display: $ 200,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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March 1, 2010
WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO GETS KISS-GUITAR!
What happened to Paul's destroyed guitar after the show?
The answer: Wladimir Klitschko got it - fully signed. He showed the guitar a ZDF cameraman, who taped an interview with him for "Hallo Deutschland".
In todays "Hallo Deutschland" there was an extended report about Kiss and "Wetten, dass..." again.
The report included an interview with the band, footage from the "Kiss bet" and interviews with Kiss fans.
"Hallo Deutschland" will be repeated tonight (tomorrow morning) on ZDF at 5 am.
The report can be seen here online!



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March 1, 2010
INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE KULICK
You can read a new interview with Bruce Kulick at bigmusicgeek.com.
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March 1, 2010
KISS WITH COSTNER & KLITSCHKO
(from Kissonline)
Check out this photo of KISS backstage at "Wetten, Dass..?" with Kevin Costner and heavyweight world champion boxer Vladimir Klitschko!

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Photo by Marco Drasdo.
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