Kiss Shoes And Jeans Revealed

Kissonline has posted pictures of the upcoming Kiss Vans shoes and jeans. Looks quite nice if you ask me.

Kiss Ikons First Week's Sales In The US

After the first week of sales the KISS IKONS compilation has sold 2200 copies in the US. This figure comes from Nielsen Soundscan. The 4 CD compilation can be ordered here:

Kiss Majik Market Cups On Ebay

A nice set of the Kiss Majik Market Cups from 1978 is up for auction at Ebay. They are still in their original packaging. A promo poster for the cups is also included. Check the auction out here:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336134467&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=350117036822&item=350117036822

Gene Simmons Axe Bass Available For Guitar Hero And Rock Band

A Gene Simmons axe bass guitar is now available for use in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. This will work in both games and what could be cooler than playing with this one?

Kiss On German TV

Last Saturday (October 25th) Kiss were featured on the German TV show Tracks. Watch the clip here:

Gene Simmons Offers His View On The Upcoming Election

Gene Simmons has published the following on his webpabe (http://www.genesimmons.com/):

Ok, folks. Everyone is so touchy about the forthcoming election. And for the record, I don't believe any celebrity should be using their bully pulpit to coerce their fans to vote either way. Remember, Al Queda doesn't care if you're a Democrat or Republican. They hate you all. And, I refuse to tell anyone what my political leanings are. I agree with both parties on certain issues ad strongly disagree with both candidates on other issues. What's needed here, is a bit of humor. So, in that light, I offer the following video sent to me. DO NOT take it to mean vote for either candidate. It DOES mean, VOTE FOR EITHER CANDIDATE, but vote.

As previously mentioned, Kiss is supporting the Rock Your Vote campaign.

Another ESP Date Confirmed

One more date on Eric Singer Project's upcoming European tour is now announced. They will play at the Glassheim in Jevnaker, Norway Saturday February 21st. Tickets can be bought here: http://www.billettservice.no/html/evinfo.htmI?CNTX=1244675&l=EN&C=

Cheesy Swedish Dance Band Covers I Was Made For Loving You On National TV

Do you remember that I earlier this year mentioned that the cheesy Swedish arena show "Rhapsody In Rock" did a medley of Kiss songs (http://www.kissonfire.net/2008/07/kiss-songs-featured-in-swedish.html)?

And a bit later I mentioned that a Swedish TV host wore Paul Stanley make-up (http://www.kissonfire.net/2008/08/swedish-tv-host-made-up-as-paul-stanley.html).

Well. the cheesy Kiss stuff keeps happening in Sweden. Last Saturday Swedish national TV showed the premiere episode of "Dansbandskampen" which is a contest featuring Swedish dance bands. One of the bands is Bengt Hennings who did a cover of I Was Made For Loving You. This is the link to the performance: http://svt.se/svt/road/Classic/shared/mediacenter/index.jsp?&d=97256&a=1284614

Don't say I didn't warn you!

Eric Singer Project To Europe

There have been a lot of rumors the last couple of weeks regarding a European tour for Eric Singer Project. The first date is now confirmed. February 18th they will play at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland. More details can be found here: www.z-7.ch

One Live Kiss And Kiss Ikons Now Released

Yesterday (October 21st) was the release date of two very interesting Kiss products.
We have the DVD from Paul Stanley's solo tour which really is good. Great songs, amazing musicians and some really cool filming. To hear the Kiss songs played this way is a great thing. And it's also nice that songs like Magic Touch and A Million To One still work so good.

Besides this DVD yesterday was also the release date of the four CD set Kiss Ikons. What differs this from the thousand other Kiss compilations released is that each CD represents each original member. A nice idea. There are obvioulsy more songs to chose from on Paul's and Gene's CDs but that doesn't stop Ace's and Peter's CDs to hold a high class.
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Original Phantom Of The Park Ticket Available On Ebay

At the Kiss Auction in 2000 you could find an original ticket from Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park from 1978 previously owned by Gene Simmons. This ticket is now up for auction at Ebay. Definately somehting out of the ordinary!

Check the auction out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336039668&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=320312486797&item=320312486797

Kiss Halloween Merchandise

The halloween T-shirt is also available from Everything But The Music.

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Kiss Halloween Merchandise Available

Halloween is coming up and of course there is some new cool Kiss halloween merchandise. I really like this design. More cool halloween merchandise is available here:

Paul Stanley's Magic Touch Clip

Tomorrow (October 21st) is the official release date of Paul Stanley's DVD One Live Kiss. The clip for "Magic Touch" can be seen here and if you ask me it's a great version!



The DVD can be ordered here:

Footage From Yesterday's MTV Latin America Awards

Some fan filmed footage from Gene Simmons' appearance at yesterday's MTV Latin America Awards can be seen here:

Gene Simmons At Yesterday's MTV Latin Video Music Awards

Yesterday, MTV's Latin America Awards took place in Guadalajara, Mexico. News.yahoo.com has posted this photo showing Gene right before the show.

Preview Screening Of Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD

On Sunday (October 19th) there will be a preview screening of the upcoming Paul Stanley DVD One Live Kiss in St Charles, Ill. This happens at the Arcada Theatre where there also will be merchandise vendors, Q&A with director D.P. Carlson etc.
Check http://onestientertainment.com/arcada/10-19_paul_stanley.htm for more details.

Paul Stanley One Live Kiss Previews Available

You can now hear previews from the upcoming One Live Kiss DVD.
Check them out here:


The DVD will be released October 21st and it can be pre-ordered here:

Atlanta TV Interview With Paul Stanley

The TV station My Fox Atlanta has made an interview with Paul Stanley which also features some nice live footage.

Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD Sells Well

The pre-sales for the upcoming Paul Stanley DVD One Live Kiss are going very well. The DVD is right now at number 2 at Amazon's "Bestsellers In Movies & TV" in the category for "Rock & Roll". The DVD will be released October 21st and it an be pre-ordered here:

Kiss Your Face Makeup Kit On Ebay

The nice Kiss makeup kit from 1978 is now available on Ebay. Check the auction out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336122974&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=350109732676&item=350109732676

Paul Stanley And Tommy Thayer Play Secret Acoustic Gig

Paulstanley.com reports that Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer did a short acoustic set after Paul's gallery show in McLean, VA last Saturday. Some 30 art collectors were invited and had a dinner where Paul and Tommy ate each course at different tables. After the dinner Paul and Tommy played a short set with Kiss and Beatles classics.

Metal Xmas CD Released Tomorrow

I have now gotten hold of a copy of the compilation CD We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year which will be released tomorrow (October 14th). As mentioned here on Kiss On Fire before, it features among other metal celebrities Bruce and Bob Kulick. However, Ace Frehley is NOT featured on this CD.

Some of the songs on the CD are really good, especially Santa Claus Is Back In Town (featuring Tim Ripper Owens on vocals) and God Rest Ye Merry Getlemen (featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommmi, Rudy Sarzo and Simon Wright). The Kulick Brothers play guitar on We Wish You A Merry Xmas and Rockin' Round The Xmas which both sound great. Bob Kulick also plays on Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer.

This is definately an essential addition to any Kiss collection and of course the perfect album to play at upcoming Christmas parties.

The CD can be ordered here:

Kiss Potato Heads Coming Next Year

Kissonline.com reports that Kiss Mr. Potato Heads will be released next spring through Promotional Partners. Is it just me or are the new merchandise items getting sillier and sillier?

First Pressing Of Japanese Destroyer And Rock And Roll Over On Ebay

The first pressing of the Japanese releases of Destroyer and Rock And Roll Over included some nice inserts and they were made as gatefold albums. Both these albums are now available on Ebay. Check the auctions out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336039668&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=110297787243&item=110297787243

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336039668&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=120315714234&item=120315714234

Trailer For Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD

A lot of Paul Stanley news now... A two minute long trailer of Paul's upcoming "One Live Kiss" DVD has been made. Watch it here:


The DVD is released October 21st and it can be pre-ordered here:

Paul Stanley Promises Kiss Spring Tour

Rolling Stone Magazine has made an interview with Paul Stanley where he besides the usual painting stuff mentions that a 35th anniversary tour is planned to happen in the spring. Read the entire article here:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/09/paul-stanley-promises-kiss-35th-anniversary-tour-opens-new-painting-exhibit/

Paul Stanley Claims To Have Designed The Kiss Logo

We all have heard that it was Ace Frehley who designed the Kiss logo. This has been mentioned several times in interviews, books etc. So it's a bit surprising that Paul Stanley now claims that he is the one who designed the logo. In an interview with The Conncection Newspaper in Virginia you can read the following:

STANLEY’S HAND was behind the makeup and costumes that helped make KISS world-famous, as well as some of its set designs, album covers and apparel. "I always had a very clear vision for the band and what I wanted it to be," he said. He created the KISS logo sitting at a table in his parents’ house while he lived there. "That’s why the two S’s are not completely parallel," he said, adding that when the band’s design team offered to straighten them, he declined.

Read the entire article here: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=320467&paper=68&cat=104

Gene's Own Presentation DVD On Ebay

When Gene Simmons holds his presentations to potential business partners he uses a 8 minute DVD where the business side of Kiss is explained. One of these DVDs is now up for auction at Ebay. This has never been available to the public so it's a unique opportunity to get hold of an item like this. Check it out here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336117729&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=180297261570&item=180297261570

Gene Simmons To Appear At MTV Latin America Award Show

MTV Latin America reports that Gene Simmons is among the musicians to appear at the "Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008". This takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico October 16th. Tokio Hotel, Metallica and Paramore are among the others who will appear. Read more at http://www.mtvla.com/premios/.

Kiss Featured On Myths And Legends

Tomorrow (October 8th) is the premiere of the new season of the TV show "Myths And Legends". Among the myths discussed this season is if it's true that the Kiss comic book was printed in their own blood. We all know that that is true, don't we? More details about the TV show can be found here: http://www.tvland.com/prime/shows/mythsandlegends/

Paul Stanley Performs With Camp Freddy

Camp Freddy (the cover band featuring Dave Navarro, Matt Sorum etc) played last Saturday a show in Malibu. Paul Stanley joined the band on stage for three songs; Whole Lotta Love, All Right Now and Strutter. Read more here: http://www.campfreddy.net/members/events/events.php?event_id=100&a=past&info=1

Interesting Interview With Bob Halligan Jr.

The Greek web magazine Rockpages keeps doing their really interesting interviews with people associated with Kiss. The latest interviews is with Bob Halligan Jr. who co-wrote some of the songs to "Hot In The Shade" together with Paul. Read the interview here:
http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN

Gene Simmons At Cruise

According to www.tennessean.com Gene Simmons will tomorrow (Tuesday) take a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville, TN. This is as a part of the filming of the new season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Read more at http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881001057 and www.generaljackson.com.

Rare Kiss Single On Ebay

One of the rarest 7 inch singles is the Dutch version of "Shout It Out Loud". As you can see that artwork is from the debut album although the single obviously is from the Destroyer era. It's a beatiful single and it's up for auction at Ebay:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336116049&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=260295425301&item=260295425301

Tommy Thayer Takes Part In Charity Concert

Last Wednesday (October 1st) Tommy Thayer took part in a charity concert in Branson, MI. This was a part of an invational golf tournament for the Ozark Mountain Family YMCA. Read more here: http://www.lionsheartinvitational.com/
Here's Tommy Thayer performing "Mustang Sally" together with Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish.

New Alice Cooper Video Featuring Eric Singer

Alice Cooper has made a great three song, 10 minute video from his new album "Along Came A Spider". As you all know, Eric Singer plays the drums here.

Snowy Shaw And Oscar Dronjak Visits Kiss The Exhibtion

The well-known Kiss fans Snowy Shaw (ex-King Diamond, ex-Dream Evil etc) and Oscar Dronjak (Hammerfall) visited the Swedish exhibition "Kiss - The Exhibition". According to Snowy, Kiss is the best thing that has happened to the world since the ice age!

Gene Simmons Feature In Edmonton Sun

The Edmonton Sun has published some pieces from Gene Simmons' speech at the Enterprise Organization. Read it here:
http://blog.canoe.ca/hicksonsix/2008/09/30/gene_simmons_wit_aamp_all_american_wisdo

Rock Your Vote T-Shirts

The Rock Your Vote T-shirts featuring Obama or McCain are now available. Buy these great T-shirts here:

Ace Frehley Will Charge A Fee For Autographs

As previously mentioned, Ace Frehley will attend the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model And Film Expo in Parsippany, NJ October 5th. However, Ace will not sign any guitars or pick guards and he will charge a fee for autographs. Read more at http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm

Lo Mejor De Kiss On Ebay

The rare Argentinian Kiss collection Lo Mejor De Kiss from 1978 is now available on Ebay. I think this is one of the nicest album covers ever from Kiss.
Check the auction out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336112882&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=370091029371&item=370091029371