Kiss To Play In New Orleans This Halloween!

Breaking news - The first US Kiss show for 2009 has been booked. Kiss will perform at The New Orleans Voodoo Experience Festival. This takes place October 31st and November 1st at The City Park in New Orleans, LA. Festival founder Steve Rehage is interviewed by WDSU and confirms the booking of Kiss here: http://www.wdsu.com/entertainment/19045829/detail.html

Peruvian Kiss Advertising

The newspaper El Comercio in Peru has published this nice ad campaign for the upcoming Kiss show in Lima, Peru (April 14th): http://apps.elcomercio.com.pe/kiss/index.html

Japanese Kissology Box Sold Out But Still Available

The amazing Japanese 18 DVD box set "Kissology - Jigoku Daizen" is totally sold out at all official retailers. However, if you have got the money you can still buy the box set at Ebay. Check out some of the auctions here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336251005&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=280328742017&item=280328742017

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336251005&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=150335030265&item=150335030265

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Kiss Alive! On Gibson's List Of Coolest Album Covers

The guitar manufacturer Gibson has published a list of the 10 coolest album covers that feature Gibson guitars on their covers. Among albums from artists like Jeff Beck, Joan Jett and Bob Marley you can find Kiss Alive! See the entire list here: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/10-Cool-Albums-327/

Update From Gene Simmons

Gene has published an update on his official website. He mentions that he has finalized a deal for a new Kiss book, that sounds interesting. There is also a new deal for a comic book line.
But the most intersting part is that Gene mentions a new TV show and a new film. Read more at www.genesimmons.com

Ace Frehley At The Grand Opening Of NY Hard Rock Café

Ace Frehley will perform at the grand opening of the New Yankee Stadium's Hard Rock Café this Thursday (April 2nd). Ace will do "New York Groove" backed up by Scott "Not" Ian (Anthrax), Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Anton Fig (you all know him). This event is unfortunately not open for the public.

Kiss Featured In New Swedish TV Drama

National Swedish television (SVT) premiers tonight (March 30th) a new drama series called "Familjen Babajou" (meaning "The Babajou Family"). The story is about an Ugandan family who come to Sweden as refugees in 1979. The kids in the family are Kiss fans and Kiss is the only thing that matters to the kids. As many other kids in the late 1970s they dress up as Kiss and wear the makeup (see the picture). I will try to get back with more details and hopefully some clips after tonight's premiere.

Poster For The Kiss Show In Venezuela

This is how the poster for the Kiss show in Caracas, Venezuela April 17th looks. This is Kiss' first show ever in Venezuela.

Kiss Ikons Trading Cards Available

The Kiss Ikons trading cards will be released in mid-April but it's already possible to order different versions.

There's a 20 box case (still sealed) available:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336246839&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=190291061250&item=190291061250

There's also some different single boxes available:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336246839&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=250392152382&item=250392152382

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Eric Singer Will Sing On The Upcoming Kiss Album

Kissonline has posted a message from Gene Simmons. He mentions that Kiss now have recorded four tracks for the upcoming album. And it's interesting news that Eric will sing one song on the album! Read the entire post at www.kissonline.com.

Paul Stanley Confirms A September Release

In an interview with the Brazilian newspaper O Dia Online Paul Stanley reveals that the upcoming Kiss album will be released in September. Paul also mentions that the album will sound somewhere around Love Gun and Destroyer but with a modern sound.
Read the interview (in Portuguese) here:
http://odia.terra.com.br/portal/diversaoetv/html/2009/3/um_dos_vocalistas_do_grupo_kiss_fala_da_expectativa_para_show_no_rio_depois_de_26_anos_2126.html#nogo

TV Commercial For Argentinian Kiss Show

Here's a new TV commercial for the upcoming Kiss show in Argentina.

Japanese Kissology Box Sold Out

The Japanese Kissology 18-DVD box set Jigoku Daizen that was released yesterday is already sold out. However, it can be found on Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336251005&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=150335030265&item=150335030265

Another Kiss Compilation Soon Released

April 7th sees the release of the compilation "Best Of Superstar Series". At the moment I don't have more information but the CD can be pre-ordered here:
Best of Superstar Series

Kiss Authorized Bootleg Released May 26th

As previously reported, Universal will release a Kiss live CD in the "Authorized Bootleg" series. However, this will not be a concert from 1988, instead a concert from 1998. It's still a show from Nashville. The CD will be released May 26th and it can be pre-ordered here:
Authorized Bootleg- Nashville Municipal Auditorium 1998

Another Show Added To Kiss Canadian Tour

As previously reported, Kiss will perform in Montreal July 13th and in Halifax July 18th. Now another Canadian show has been added. Kiss will play at the Rogers Bayfest in Sarnia Canada July 10th. More details can be found here: http://www.sarniabayfest.com/

Japanese Jigoku Daizen Box Released Today

Today (March 25th) is the release day of the huge Japanese Kissology box set called Jigoku Daizen . This box contains contains 9 discs featuring "Kissology Vol.1," "Kissology Vol.2," and "Kissology Vol.3." In addition, it includes following 9 bonus discs that were obtainable before only with separate vendor exclusive box set releases in the US. It also features a special packaging in which the replica of the stage from the Budokan Live that took place in 1977 pops out. Furthermore, a special booklet, 52-page guide booklet, Kiss T-shirt from 1977, four replica picks, replica ticket, replica mirror ball, replica badge are also included. The box set can be ordered here:

Jigoku Daizen - Kyukyoku! '77 Budo-Kan Stage Box & Aketewa Ikenai Jigoku no Fusho Tsuki - [Limited Release / Type A]

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Gene Simmons T-Shirt In New In Flames Video

The bass player Peter Iwers of In Flames is wearing a Gene Simmons T-shirt in the brand new video "Delight And Angers". Watch the video here:

The Dr. Pepper Commercial Featuring Gene Simmons

It's not until next week the Dr Pepper commercial featuring Gene Simmons (and his son Nick Simmons) will start to air but you already watch the clip here!




Dr. Pepper Jelly Beans - 10 Lb Dr. Pepper Jelly Beans: GR


Kirch 1066DR-PEPPER Dr. Pepper Red Double Neon Wall Clock

Track Listing Of Ace Frehley's Anomaly Revealed

The official Copyright webpage www.copyright.gov has published details regarding the upcoming Ace Frehley album "Anamoly". The track listing will be the following:

1. Outer Space
2. Foxy & Free
3. Sister
4. Too Many Faces
5. It's A Great Life
6. Skels
7. A Little Below The Angels
8. Fox On The Run (SWEET cover)
9. Change The World
10. Pain In the Neck
11. Genghis Khan
12. Fractured Quantum

More details can be found here: http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=93&ti=76,93&Search_Arg=frehley&Search_Code=NALL&CNT=25&PID=EKAqQqMNBmPd8up1nW_n18tiG&SEQ=20090324153042&SID=1

Footage Of Monster Circus Featuring Bruce Kulick

The "super group" Monster Circus performed at The Hilton Theater in Las Vegas last weekend. Besides Bruce Kulick, this band features Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO), John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT), Fred Coury (CINDERELLA) and Tony Montana (GREAT WHITE).
Here you can see footage of the band performing "Metal Health" with Dee Snider as special guest.

New Paparazzi Photo Of Paul And Erin

The Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat has published two recent paparazzi photos of Paul Stanley and his wife Erin. Check them out here: http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/uutinen.asp?id=1667055

TV Commercial For The Shows In Brazil

Here's the TV commercial that now runs in Brazil promoting the upcoming shows.

Kiss Ikon Trading Cards Available

In April, the Kiss Ikon trading cards will be released. However, they can already be pre-ordered here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336246839&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=120385807355&item=120385807355 The cards will feature rare and never-seen-before photos as well as quotes from both new and old Kiss members.

Paul Stanley Make-Up In Swedish Shopping Mall Ad Campagin

The shopping mall Backa 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden is running a campaign this month with a rock theme. One of the ads features an old woman wearing Paul Stanley make-up. It's fun to see that Kiss is featured in so many different places nowadays!

Japanese Box Set Released Next week

Wednesday next week (March 25th) sees the release of the huge Japanese 18 disc DVD box set. It can be pre-ordered here:

Jigoku Daizen - Kyukyoku! '77 Budo-Kan Stage Box & Aketewa Ikenai Jigoku no Fusho Tsuki - [Limited Release / Type A] / KISS

Kiss Poster From Rio De Janeiro

Kiss Army Brasil has sent us this photo of a street poster for the upcoming show in Rio De Janeiro.

New Paul Stanley Photos From His Painting Studio

Yahoo News has posted some nice new photos of Paul in his painting studio. I think it's quite easy to see that this is what Paul enjoys most doing now. The rest of the pictures can be found here: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Kiss-rocker-transitions-painter/ss/events/en/031609paulstanleyart/im:/090316/482/01a84028ee6648cf8edacc46b362ebbd/

Gene Simmons In Debate During Canadian Music Week

Gene Simmons participated in a debate with music industry analyst Bob Lefsetz during this weekend's Canadian Music Week. A clip of the debate can be watched below. After the debate, Lefsetz called Gene "an asshole" in his e-mail newsletter.

First Song Title On Upcoming Kiss Album Revealed

Rolling Stone Magazine has made an interview with Gene Simmons where he reveals that one of the titles on the upcoming album will be "Rotten To The Core". Read the entire interview here: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/03/13/kiss-hit-the-studio-for-meat-and-potatoes-album-with-classic-70s-rock-roll-vibe/

Gene Simmons On The Cover Of Burrn! Magazine

Gene Simmons is featured on the cover of the upcoming issue of the Japanese magazine Burrn! There is a total of nine Kiss pages in this magazine.

New Interview With Gene Simmons

The Globe And Mail has done an interview with Gene Simmons, mainly about his business ventures. Gene mentions that he is looking for "the next U2 or Led Zeppelin" for this record label Simmons Records. Read the interview here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090310.wsimmons0311/BNStory/Entertainment/home

Kiss On Fox News' List Of "Songs To Avoid Like The Plague"

Fox News have compiled a list over songs that Idol contestants should "avoid like the plague". Among songs like U2's "With Or Without You" and The Beatles' "Help" you can find "Rock 'n Roll All Nite". Read more at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,506897,00.html

More Dates On Kiss South American Tour?

There are some rumors regarding the upcoming Kiss shows in South America. Shows are usually confirmed very late in this region so it's no surprise that all shows aren't made official yet. It seems like there will be a show in Bogota, Colombia April 11th. That would mean that the tour looks like this:

April 3rd: Santiago, Chile
April 5th: Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 7th: Sao Paulo, Brazil
April 8th: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
April 11th: Bogota, Colombia
April 14th: Lima, Peru
April 17th: Caracas, Venezuela

Peter Criss To Chiller's Expo

In April the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model And Film Expo will take place in Parsippany, NJ. Peter Criss will be one of the guests this time. Last year Ace Frehley guested the event. Read more at http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm

Kiss Mania In Argentina

It's now less than a month until Kiss will tour in South America. In Argentina Kiss mania seems to be hotter than ever. No less than three Argentanian magazines with Kiss on the cover have been released the last couple of days.

Tommy Thayer Interview

The Brazilian Kiss site Kiss Killers has made short interview with Tommy Thayer regarding the upcoming South American tour etc. In the interview, Tommy says the following: "We're in the recording studio right now working". Check it out here: http://kisskillers.com.br/

Kiss Song To Be Performed In Swedish Church

The Österled Church in the small Swedish town Karlskoga will on May 14th arrange a choir mass where some different songs will be sung. One of these will be the Kiss hit "Heaven's On Fire".
The cantor Jan-Kenneth Ronning says to the the local newspaper Karlskoga Kuriren: "Heaven's On Fire is a song that is perfect to perform with a choir".
More information (in Swedish) can be found here: http://karlskoga-kuriren.se/kulturnoje/musik/1.85889

Free Shot Glass When You Buy Kiss Merchandise

The official Kiss Army Store will give you a free Kiss shot glass when you place an order of $ 9.95 or more. Use the coupon code KISSFREESHOT at the check-out. The Kiss Army Store can be found here: http://kiss.fanfire.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/fanfire.woa/wa/artist?artistName=kiss&sourceCode=CJTKIS

Paul Stanley Interview In Time Magazine

Time Magazine has published an interview with Paul Stanley that mainly is about his art. Check it out here: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1882867,00.html

Kiss Interview DVD Box Set Released In April

April 7th sees the release of a DVD box set called "Kiss In A Box" featuring four interview DVDs. The previousy available DVDs are the following

Satanik Kreatures
Asylum Of Death
Krazy Killer
Hell's Guardians

This is not an official release but since these DVDs don't contain any music they are not illegal.
The box set can be ordered here:

Kiss Billboard In Argentina

The Argentian site Kissteria (http://www.kissteria.wordpress.com/) has sent this photo of a giant poster promoting the upcoming Kiss show in Buenos Aires. Gene Simmons also made the front cover of the Argentinian version of Rolling Stone Magazine so it seems like Kiss mania is happening in Argentina now!

"Authorized Bootleg" Released In May

Rumor has it that Mercury Records will release a Kiss CD in the series "Authorized Bootleg" in late May. This is said to feature the show from Nashville Municipal Auditorium that was played February 9th 1988. I will get back with more details as soon as I get hold of this.

Kiss Dynasty Tribute In The Works

Next year it will be 30 years since the release of Dynasty. A Dynasty tribute album will be produced in order to celebrate this. This will be released digitally in August this year. The following artists will participate in this tribute:

Andy Samford
Anthony Tyler
Beeblesaurus
Coal Bin Bros.
Das Fark
Mïkel Black
Roxy Swain & the Downtown Train
Shawn Fox
Tim McPhate

More details can be found at www.dynastytribute.net.

Japanese Kiss Alive II Promo Poster On Ebay

A beautiful Japanese promo poster for the Kiss Alive II album from 1978 is available on Ebay. Check the auction out here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336100525&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=260370904401&item=260370904401

Gene Simmons Box Set To Be Released Later This Year?

According to a posting on Gene Simmons' webpage (as an answer to a fan letter) Gene says the following:

This year, I plan on releasing 'ALTER EGO", a box set of unreleased songs...about 150 of em.

Gene has several times before mentioned that he at some point will release a box set with previously unreleased solo material but this is the first time a release time has been mentioned. Read more at http://www.genesimmons.com/fanstories/index1118.html.

Ace Frehley Doing Guitar Solo For His New Album

Ace Frehley has posted a clip on his own website where he does a guitar solo for the song "Pain In The Neck" from his upcoming album Anamoly. More details can be found at www.acefrehley.com.

Kiss Carnival In Rio De Janeiro

Kiss Army Brasil has sent this video from the carnival in Rio De Janeiro. Thanks to www.kissarmy.com.br.

Kiss Logo On The Placards Of Scandianvia’s Biggest Newspaper

Swedish celebrity Laila Bagge performed this weekend at the Swedish version of Dancing With The Stars (for some reason called ”Let’s Dance” in Sweden). Laila’s dress was made out of logos and pictures of artists like Kiss, Metallica and Iron Maiden. After their performance Laila chose to show her panties and as you can see the Kiss logo was printed on the panties. This made the headlines and on these pictures you can see the placards of Aftonbladet (Scandinavia’s biggest newspaper) and GT. It must have been a very long time since the Kiss logo were featured on the billboards of major newspapers!

New Kiss Trading Cards To Be Released In April

A new Kiss trading card set will be released in April. The name of the set is Kiss Ikons and it will feature 90 cards. The set is said to include "rare and never-before-seen photos". More details can be found at http://www.presspassinc.com/index.php?/cards/kiss/.