26 Years Since The Vinnie Vincent Announcement

Today it's 26 years since Vinnie Vincent was announced as the new guitar player of Kiss. This happened September 30th 1982. He had worked with the band during the writing and recording of Creatures Of The Night. This album was released October 13th 1982 and as we all know Ace Frehley didn't play on the album although he is on the cover.

Paul Stanley Buys Las Vegas Home

Las Vegas Blockshopper reports that Paul Stanley has bought a two bedroom, two bath condo in the Palms Place development in Paradise (Las Vegas). This was built in 2007. The price is said to have been USD 3.29 million. The Palms Palace is a 47 story building with 599 units. Other tenants includes Jessica Simpson and racing driver Mario Andretti.
The exact address is 4381 Flamingo Road, #5708.
Check the map:

Visa större karta

Read more here:
http://lasvegas.blockshopper.com/news/story/203350/

New Book Out Featuring Kiss

The legendary photographer Neil Zlozower has recently released a book called "Fück Yöu: Rock And Roll Portraits". Among the bands featured in the book you can find Mötley Crüe, Van Halen, Metallica, Poison and of course Kiss.
The book can be ordered here:

Kiss The Exhibition In Gothenburg, Sweden

Last Saturday (September 29th) I visited ”Kiss The Exhibition” at Frölunda Kulturhus in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is an exhibition put toghether by Swedish Kiss fan Alexander Johansson.

The exhibition is very nicely put together and there are a lot of interesting items there, such as pieces of clothing, a lot of the old toys (the toy guitar, the record player etc), some really rare records etc. A unique item is the helmet that Swedish ice hockey goalkeeper Håkan Algotsson used to wear when he played in the local team Frölunda. This helmet features a really nice painting of the band. Alexander told me that this helmet is borrowed from Håkan Algotsson but he hopes to be able to buy it from him soon.

Some of the items might not be of that much interest to die-hard Kiss fans (such as posters from the re-union shows, newer T-shirts etc) but I realize that Alexander needs to make the exhibition interesting also for medium-interested fans.

Alexander told me that the attendance figures had been really good. And during the time I was there people kept coming all the time.

Kiss The Exhibition is a very nice event. If you get the chance to see it I strongly recommend you to go there. Read more at www.kisstheexhibition.com

Kiss On Fire Changes Address to www.kissonfire.net

From today (September 29th) Kiss On Fire can be found at www.kissonfire.net. Please update any bookmarks etc.
So remember - www.kissonfire.net is the new address.

Kiss Remote Control Van From 1978 On Ebay

A remote control van from 1978 in excellent condition is available on Ebay. The starting price is really low so this is definately something worth checking out.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336109162&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=200257060677&item=200257060677

Kiss The Exhibition Now Running

Yesterday (September 25th) was the opening day of "Kiss The Exhibition" in Gothenburg, Sweden. I will go to the exhibition tomorrow so expect a report within the next few days!

Kiss Sleeping Bag On Ebay

A sleeping bag in good condition is available on Ebay. Check it out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336060425&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=290262982887&item=290262982887

Gene Simmons And Tommy Thayer In Lake Oswego

Yesterday (September 24th) Gene and Tommy attendend the charity event held for "Friends Of Jeff" in Lake Oswego. This charity event raises money for ALS research. Gene and Tommy auctioned out things like backstage passes to upcoming Kiss shows, dinner with Gene and the opportunity to jam with Kiss during a soundcheck. Read more here:
http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/features/story.php?story_id=122227576705118000

Eric Singer On In-Store Tour In Canada

Eric Singer has announced the following in-store appearances in music stores in Canada:

Sept 27: Edmonton, AB - Mother's Music Store
Sept 28: Lethbridge, AB - Note-Able Music
Oct 1: Regina, SK - Long & McQuade
Oct 6: Hamilton, ON - Pongetti's Musical Instruments
Oct 7: Newmarket, ON - The Arts Music Store
Oct 8: Oshawa, ON - Long & McQuade
Oct 11: Ottawa, ON - Long & McQuade
Oct 17: Halifax, NS - Long & McQuade
Oct 18: St. John, NB - Long & McQuade
Oct 19: Mocton, NB - Live Wire Record Expo
Oct 21: St. John's, NF - Long & McQuade

New Paul Stanley Interview

Southside Steve of the radio station Rock 100.5 FM in Atlanta made an interview with Paul Stanley a copule of days ago. Check it out here:

Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD Can Now Be Pre-Ordered

The release date for the Paul Stanley DVD One Live Kiss is October 21st but you can already pre-order it at Amazon.

Update From Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons has published an update on his website. Here he mentions he is shooting a new movie, doing press for this new book and other business-related stuff. But the most important part is the last sentence: ” And KISS is gearing up for BIG, WORLDWIDE EVENTS, to celebrate our 35th Annivesary!!!”
This has already started lots of rumors on the internet. We are all of course hoping that this will mean new tours, hopefully with changes in the setlist, stage show and costumes compared to this year’s touring. Read more at www.genesimmons.com.

Japanese 10 CD Box Released Today

Today (September 24th) is the release date of a new very limited Japanese 10 CD box featuring the SHM CDs of all albums up until Dynasty. This box is already sold out. However, some copies of it are available on Ebay. Check here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336107398&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=230292746335&item=230292746335

New Issue Of The Swedish Kiss Army Magazine

A new issue of the great Destroyer magazine has just been released. This is the magazine from Kiss Army Sweden. The text is obviously in Swedish but it's still recommended to anyone. For more details, check http://www.kissarmysweden.com/.

Limited Japanese Kiss CDs Released Tomorrow

Tomorrow (September 24th) is the release day of the Japanese limited SHM-CDs. All albums up until Dynasty (except the solo albums) will be available. The CDs can be ordered here:

Kiss [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Hotter Than Hell [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Dressed To Kill [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Alive! [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Destroyer [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Rock And Roll Over [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Love Gun [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Alive II [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Double Platinum [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Dynasty [Cardboard Sleeve] [SHM-CD] [Limited Release] / KISS

Destroyer Dolls On Ebay

A nice set of the Destroyer KISS dolls are available on Ebay. Check them out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336106377&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=150297014467&item=150297014467

McCain Or Obama?

Every US citizen should use his or her right to vote. And you can now support your favorite president candidat with a nice Kiss T-shirt. After the election Kissonline will reveal the percentages of the shirts sold so you can compare this with the real election.
The T-shirts can be ordered here:

Ace Frehley To Chiller Theatre Expo

October 25th Ace Frehley will be one of the guests at the Chiller Theatre Expo in Parsippany, NJ. This is a toy, model and film expo where stars like Burt Reynolds, Morgan Fairchild and Lita Ford have autograph sessions etc. Read more here: http://www.chillertheatre.com/gt/gtc4.htm

Full Set Of Scream Machine Cups On Ebay

During the filming of Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park the film producers gave away plastic cups. The idea was to punch out the bottom and to use the remaining part as a megaphone. This should then be used during the shooting of the live concert that is featured in the movie. These cups are very hard to find, especially if they are still unpunched. Up for auction at Ebay is a set of all five cups, all of them unpunched. Check them out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336102621&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=250297127909&item=250297127909

Track List Of Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD Revealed

The following songs will be included in the upcoming Paul Stanley DVD One Live Kiss:

Prologue
Live To Win
Hide Your Heart
A Million To One
Got To Choose
Move On
Bulletproof
Tonight You Belong To Me
Lick It Up
Wouldn't You Like To Know Me?
Magic Touch
I Still Love You
Strutter
Everytime I See You Around
Do You Love Me?
I Want You
Love Gun
Lift
Detroit Rock City
Goodbye

The show was filmed at Chicago's House Of Blues November 6th 2006 during Paul's solo tour. The backing band is the same musicians who you might saw in the TV show Rock Star Supernova.

The DVD is released October 21st.

Ace Frehley Not Featured On Upcoming Christmas CD

Contrary to previous reports, Ace Frehley will not be featured on the upcoming Christmas CD Metal XMas. However, Bruce Kulick is playing the guitar on two of the tracks and Bob Kulick is one of the project managers. The CD will be released October 14th by Armoury Records. Metal Xmas can be ordered here:

We Wish You a Metal Xmas...and a Headbanging New Year

30th Anniversary Of The Solo Albums

September 18th 1978 was the release date of the four Kiss solo albums. Is that a great reason to celebrate or what?
Check out the nice picture disc of Best Of Solo Albums here:

First Kiss Poster From 1974 Available On Ebay

A rare copy of the first Kiss Casablanca poster ever produced is now available on Ebay. Check it out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336100525&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=190251196338&item=190251196338

Kiss Ikons Can Now Be Pre-Ordered

The upcoming 4-CD set Kiss Ikons will be released October 21st. The box set can now be pre-ordered at Amazon. Click this link for more info:
Ikons [4 CD Set]

Paul Stanley's DVD To Be Preview Screened At Dayton Kiss Expo

The 2008 Dayton Kiss Expo will take place October 11th at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Dayton, OH. During this expo a special preview screening of the upcoming Paul Stanley DVD "One Live Kiss" will take place. In addition to this, tribute bands will play, trivia contests will be held and much more fun will happen. For more details, go to www.getalifeinc.com.

1974 Hotter Than Hell Calendar On Ebay

A really nice Hotter Than Hell calendar from 1974 is available on Ebay. Check it out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336099114&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=250295722689&item=250295722689

Gene Simmons Helping Bruce Kulick On His Solo Album

Genesimmons.com reports that Gene has written a song together with Bruce Kulick called "Ain't Gonna Die". This song will be featured on Bruce's solo album which is being recorded right now. Gene's son Nick will sing some vocals on the album. Read more at www.genesimmons.com.

Kiss Ikons Compilation Released In October

Do we need another Kiss compilation? Not really, but this one seems to be a bit different. Kiss Ikons is a four-CD set with one CD each representing the four original members. The track list looks like this:

"Gene Simmons" CD:
01. God Of Thunder
02. Almost Human
03. Calling Dr. Love
04. Ladies Room
05. Christine Sixteen
06. Deuce
07. Rock And Roll All Nite
08. Cold Gin
09. Parasite
10. Larger Than Life
11. Love 'em And Leave 'Em
12. Plaster Caster
13. Radioactive
14. Charisma

"Paul Stanley" CD:
01. Detroit Rock City
02. Love Gun
03. Take Me
04. Strutter
05. C'mon And Love Me
06. Hotter Than Hell
07. 100,000 Years
08. Rock Bottom
09. Do You Love Me?
10. All American Man
11. Mr. Speed
12. I Stole Your Love
13. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me
14. I Was Made For Lovin' You

"Ace Frehley" CD:
01. New York Groove
02. Shock Me
03. 2,000 Man
04. Rocket Ride
05. Snow Blind
06. Speedin' Back To My Baby
07. Talk To Me
08. What's On Your Mind
09. Rip It Out
10. Save Your Love
11. Hard Times
12. Two Sides Of The Coin
13. Dark Light
14. Into The Void

"Peter Criss" CD:
01. Hard Luck Woman
02. Baby Driver
03. Hooligan
04. Beth
05. I Can't Stop The Rain
06. Black Diamond
07. Mainline
08. Don't You Let Me Down
09. Dirty Livin'
10. Getaway
11. Strange Ways
12. That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes
13. Easy Thing
14. I Finally Found My Way

Quite interesting idea. I must say I never expected a Kiss compilation to include songs like That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes...
The booklet is said to include loads of classic photos.
The release date is set to October 21st. I will get back with more information regarding pre-orders etc.

Secret Acoustic Charity Gig On Thursday

Lake Oswego Review reports that Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer will perform acoustically at a charity event happening next Thursday. The event is for raising money for the ALS disease. Read more here: http://www.lakeoswegoreview.com/news/story.php?story_id=122108643456223500

Paul Stanley - One Live Kiss DVD Artwork Revealed

October 21st is the release date of Paul Stanley's solo DVD One Live Kiss. The artwork will look like this.

Gene Simmons In Business Week

The financial magazine Business Week has published a very interesting interview with Gene where he talks about the business side of Kiss. Recommended reading! Check it out here: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2008/sb2008095_987221.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis

Tommy Thayer At The Kiss Coffeehouse Party

Here's some footage from Kiss Coffeehouse's second anniversary party where Tommy Thayer performs Forever together with the winner of the Sing With Kiss contest.

Success At The Kiss Coffeehouse's Anniversary Party

Yesterday (September 6th) the celebrations for Kiss Coffeehouse's second anniversary took place in Myrtle Beach. Even though it's in the middle of the hurricane season over a thousand fans showed up. Read more at www.kissonline.com.

Nice Photo Collage From 1990 In Swedish Magazine

The latest issue of Sweden Rock Magazine (September 2008) features a really nice two-page spread with Kiss photos taken by Michael Johansson in Lubbock, TX in May 1990. Some of these photos ended up in Kiss' tour programme.
If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy of the magazine, plesae e-mail me at kissonfire@yahoo.com.

Great Photos From The Stockholm Show

Kiss Army Sweden has published a really nice photo slide show of some great photos from the Stockholm show in late May. Check them out here:
http://stockholm2008.kissarmysweden.net/#home

Seven People Arrested At The Lake Tahoe Show

Reno Gazette Journal reports that seven persons were arrested at last Saturday's Kiss show in Lake Tahoe, They were arrested on the suspicion of trespassing after refusing to the leave the property, obstructing a peace officer and battery against a casino security officer. More details (including the persons' names) can be found here: http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/NEWS01/809030425/1321/NEWS

1978 Remote Control Van On Ebay

A remote control van from 1978 in excellent condition is available on Ebay. Check it out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336085736&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=250291256667&item=250291256667

More Gene Simmons Appearances

Another speaking appearance by Gene, but this time a bit cooler than a senior citizen conference... November 19th-20th Billboard will host the "Billboard Touring Conference" at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Gene will be the keynote Q&A. Read more details at Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003845845

Limited Jikogu Retsuden CD/DVD Officially Sold Out

Contrary to previous reports, there will be no new shipments of the limited version of Jikogu Retsuden that includes the DVD. However, the ordinary version (without the DVD) is still available.

Jigoku Retsuden - New Recording Best [Regular Edition]

KISS

Gene Simmons To Speak At AARP Forum

We all knew that Gene isn't a teenager anymore but a senior citizen...?
This weekend Gene will hold a speech at the annual AARP Life @ 50+ seminar. Other speakers include Regis Philbin, Shirley MacLaine and Quincy Jones.
http://www.aarp.org/research/press-center/presscurrentnews/25000_aarp_members_to_converge_in_washington_dc_fo.html

Kiss DVD Board Game Now Available

The Kiss DVD board game that was mentioned here some time ago (http://kissonfire.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-kiss-game.html) is now available at Amazon. Check it out here:

Gene Simmons In Lawsuit

Associated Press reports that Gene Simmons is sued by a Los Angeles businessman called Allan Brown. Gene and two of his business partners cut Brown off from a deal between Gene and the Indy Racing League, according to the lawsuit. AP has tried to get a comment from Gene's attorney but they have not succeeded.
The story is featured in many of today's newspaper. For instance, check USA Today here: http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-09-03-gene-simmons_N.htm

Kiss Football Available

October 15th is the release date of the Kiss Solo Faces Football. Order it here:

Winner Of The Kiss Coffeehouse Singing Contest Announced

Kissonline has announced that Todd Cage from Columbia, SC is the winner of the Sing With Kiss Contest. He will perform together with Tommy Thayer at the Kiss Coffeehouse second anniversary party this Saturday. More than 600 fans called in to take part in this contest.
http://www.kisscoffeehouse.com./

Creatures Of The Night With Vinnie Vincent On The Cover On Ebay

A Brazilian promo version of Creatures Of The Night featuring Vinnie Vincent on the cover instead of Ace Frehley is now available on Ebay. Check it out here:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336083686&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=120300615351&item=120300615351

The Limited Jigoku Retsuden CD/DVD Soon Available Again

The limited version of Jigoku Retsuden that includes the DVD is temporarily out of stock at CD Japan but they will get new copies within the next couple of days. For some time it was impossible to order it but now it's possible again.

KISS Best -Kissology- [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]

KISS

Link To The Swedish TV Trailer Featuring The Host Wearing Paul Stanley Make-Up

Remember I mentioned a couple of days ago a Swedish television trailer for the extremely tacky TV show Doobidoo? The host Lasse Kronér wears Paul Stanley make-up singing "I Was Made For Loving You" but with the lyrics changed to "I Was Made For Doobidoo". I will say it again - this is extremely tacky so watch it at your own risk!
http://svt.se/svt/play/video.jsp?a=1216870

Kiss Mego Dolls On Ebay

A set of the Kiss Mego dolls from 1978 that never have been removed from their original boxes are now available on Ebay.

Check them out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336082623&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=170256862382&item=170256862382

Paul Stanley In His Las Vegas Condo

Las Vegas Weekly reports that Paul Stanley and his pregnant wife Erin are spending time in their own penthouse condo in Las Vegas. This is situated in the Palms Palace Tower and it has got a 360 degree panorama view.
Read the entire article here: http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/luxe-life/2008/aug/29/kiss-guitarist-moves-penthouse-and-pays-homage-bea/

Paul Gets Mad During The Lake Tahoe Show

This is quite funny to watch!

Just When You Thought You Seen It All

This Saturday (September 6th) the second anniversary for the Kiss Coffeehouse will be celebrated. At the event, a special "Kiss Hotter Than Hell Ketchup" will be sold for $ 7.95!

"Black Diamond" From The Las Vegas Show

Here's some fan-filmed footage from Friday's Kiss show in Las Vegas:

Set List From The Kiss Show In Lake Tahoe

Kiss played exactly the same set in Lake Tahoe (Saturday August 30th) as they did in the show the previous day (Las Vegas August 29th). That means the following songs:

Deuce
Strutter
Got To Choose
Hotter Than Hell
Nothin' To Lose
C'mon And Love Me
Parasite
She
100,000 Years
Cold Gin
Let Me Go Rock 'N' Roll
Black Diamond
Rock And Roll All Nite
Shout It Out Loud
Lick It Up
Love It Loud
I Was Made For Lovin' You
Love Gun
Detroit Rock City