Ace Frehley On Sober House With Dr. Drew

Yesterday (April 29th) the episode of "Sober House With Dr. Drew" featuring Ace Frehley was premiered at VH1. The show will be broadcasted several more times on VH1. If you live within the US, you can see the entire show (as well as bonus clips) here: http://www.vh1.com/shows/sober_house/season_2/series.jhtml

Eric Singer Interviewed About His Watch Collection

Eric Singer has been a watch collector for many years. Here's a new interview made by IW Magazine regarding his fascination for watches: http://www.iwmagazine.com/current_issue_detail.cfm/ArticleID/602

1979 TV News Segment Posted

Once again, Eliteworks has posted rare footage to promote their Ebay auctions. Here you can see a nice TV news from Baton Rouge from 1979 in four parts. The auctions can be found here:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574699997&toolid=10001&campid=5336210921&customid=&icep_item=160426413333&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

European Tour Merchandise

Kissonline has posted this photo of the merchandise that will be available on the upcoming European shows. Some of these items can also be ordered at the official Kiss webshop.

Paul Stanley Interviewed By English Metro

The English newspaper Metro today features an interview with Paul Stanley. This can be found here: http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/music/823807-kisss-paul-stanley-i-m-a-great-believer-in-not-over-thinking-lyrics

Kiss UK Tour Coming Up

Kissonline has posted this UK tour preview with Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer.

Kiss On One Tree Hill

Check out this cool clip from the TV show "One Tree Hill":

Happy Birthday Ace!

Today (April 27th) is Ace's 59th birthday. Let's all say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the world's greatest guitar player!

Ace Frehley To Induct Les Paul Into Hall Of Fame

The late guitar inventor Les Paul will be inducted into The New Jersey Hall Of Fame in Newark, NJ May 2nd. The induction will be made by Ace Frehley.

More Rumors About One Of The Kiss Members Being Sick

The rumors about one of the Kiss member being seriously ill keep coming although Gene Simmons clearly has stated that this not is true. Sweden's biggest newspaper Aftonbladet today runs an article saying that one member is ill although they don't know who. Read the article here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article6998648.ab

Ace Frehley On Sober House With Dr. Drew

This Thursday (April 29th) Ace Frehley will be one of the guests on the VH1 TV show "Sober House With Dr. Drew". After the show has been aired, clips can be found here: http://www.vh1.com/shows/sober_house/season_2/series.jhtml

Gene Simmons In Rush Documentary

Gene Simmons is one of many musicians that have been interviewed for the upcoming Rush documentary. A trailer for the film can be seen here.

Gene Simmons Interviewed By Rushonrock

A brand new interview with Gene Simmons made by English web magazine Rushonrock can be found here: http://rushonrock.com/2010/04/23/exclusive-kiss-interview-pt1/

Kiss Covered On Punk Collection

Next week the album "Punk Goes Classic Rock" will be released by Fearless Records. As the title suggest classic rock tracks are covered in punk versions. The band The Summer Set covers "Rock 'n Roll All Nite".

False Rumors About Kiss Members Being Sick

There have been some internet rumors about one of the Kiss members being sick and that the European tour might get cancelled. This is not true and Shannon Tweed has posted the following Twitter message:

hey hey there! No KISS band members are sick! That's from the horses mouth! The press event will take place next week.

Kiss Expo In Oberhausen

June 1st is the date for the Kiss Fan Expo in Oberhausen, Germany. This is organzied by Kiss Army Germany and the event will feature merchandise vendors etc. Read more here: http://www.kissfanclub.de/

Sean Delaney Documentary In The Works

The film production company 8th Grade Films (who previously has done the ”Kiss Loves You” documentary) right now works on a documentary on Sean Delaney. A short piece can be seen here. It is not revelead when the film will be released.

Taylor Swift Dressed As Kiss

Gene Simmons mentions on his Twitter page that he organized Taylor Swift tickets and backstage passes to his daughter Sophie yesterday. He also mentions that Taylor Swift and her band came on stage dressed as Kiss during the encores.

Kiss Expo In Philadelphia Announced

May 16th is the date for the upcoming Kiss Expo in Philadelphia. Bruce Kulick and Lydia Criss are confirmed as guests and Kissnation will perform. Check www.getalifeinc.com for more details.

Tommy Denander Interviewed

Kiss Army Sweden has done an interview with Swedish guitar player Tommy Denander who played on two of the tracks on Paul Stanley's "Live To Win". Read the interview (in Swedish) here: http://www.kissarmysweden.net/tommy-denander-om-karriaren-kiss-och-paul-stanleys-soloalbum

Chart Entries For Avantasia Album Featuring Eric And Bruce

The new Avatanasia album "The Wicked Symphony" that features both Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick has entered the charts on the following positions:

Switzerland: #1
Germany: #2
Czech Republic: #6
Europe: #7
Switzerland: #7
Slovenia: #7
Austria: #9
Finland: #18
Norway: #22
UK: #26
Netherlands: #27
Spain: #32
France: #74

Have Paul Stanley Smash A Guitar For You

You never stop getting surprised of all the things Kiss come up with to make money. The latest idea is that Paul Stanley will smash his guitar in your honor during a show. After the show Paul will sign the smashed guitar and give it to you. A meet and greet for two persons is also included. All this for the sum of $ 5500. Read more here: www.paulstanleyguitars.com

TV Ad For Kiss In Bratislava

Kiss Army Slovakia has posted this cool TV ad for the upcoming Kiss show in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Kiss Christmas Stockings Coming

Kissonline reports that these nice Kiss Christmas stockings will be released in early November. Note on the stocking in the bottom right that the pictures of Paul, Peter and Ace are from the Dynasty front cover but not the picture of Gene.

The stockings can be ordered here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574699997&toolid=10001&campid=5336497350&customid=&icep_item=380275070439&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Legends Of Kiss Trading Cards Released

The 100 card set "Legends Of Kiss" has now been released by PressPass. The set features the following:

100 card base set

Autographed and costume relic cards merged into one

Guitar pick cards

Four different color Proof Parallel set cards

Six different Pop-up cards

One of a kind Printing Plate Cards

Black and White Parallel set

Foil Numbered Parallell set

Blue Foil Numbered Parallel set

Autographed Kiss Items On Charity Auction

Some autographed Kiss items such as an Alive 35 tour book and Eric Singer's drumsticks are up for auction at Ebay where the proceeds go to the Donate Life Team. Check the auctions out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574699997&toolid=10001&campid=5336634383&customid=&icep_item=160423363123&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

European Kiss Shows Will Be Recorded

The company Simfy Live has made a deal with Kiss and they will record all shows on the upcoming European tour. These shows will be available as downloads and on USB sticks. Read more at www.simfylive.com.

Taking Dawn Added To More Kiss Shows

It is now confirmed that Taking Dawn will support Kiss on these shows in addition to the previously announced shows:

May 16: Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
May 17: Geneva, Switzerland - Arena
May 18: Milan, Italy - Forum
May 20: Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle
May 21: Ostrava, Czech Republic - Arena
May 23: Prague, Czech Republic ­ Arena

Read more here: http://www.takingdawn.com/board_posts/taking-dawn-added-to-six-additional-shows-supporting-kiss

Kiss Is Everywhere

I found this club flyer featuring a photo of Mini Kiss at a rock club in Berlin last week.

Avantasia Album On The German Chart

The new Avantasia album "Wicked Symphony" that features Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick has entered the German charts at number 2.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels Crew

Earlier today Shannon Tweed posted this picture of the crew of Gene Simmons Family Jewels.

Kiss Theme In Miss Czecho Slovakia

A couple of days ago the contest Miss Czecho Slovakia 2010 took place and one of the ocntestants did this Kiss themed performance.

New Instructional DVD Featuring Bruce Kulick

A DVD named "How To Play Guitar" that features Bruce Kulick, George Lynch etc is now available at Amazon. Check it out here.

100th Episode Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Last Saturday (April 10th) the 100th episode of Gene Simmons Family Jewels was shot making this the longest running reality show ever. Shannon Tweed has published this photo of the celebration cake on her Twitter page.

Kiss Is Everywhere

I spent last week in Central Europe and in Budapest I found this nice poster all over town. This photo is from Budapest's biggest mall.
Then I also found this horrible poster. Why can't they even use the correct logo?

Gene Simmons Starts A Not True Section

Gene Simmons has updated his Twitter page with a "Not True Section". Gene's latest posts look like this:

NOT TRUE. Starting a Not True section. Tired of all the rumors, gossip & untruths. Here. I'll tell you if it's so. Or not.
1. NO. I'm not building a mansion in the middle of Canada. 2. NO. I was not in Hawaii & I was not drunk at the bar of the Four Seasons.
Reason? Firstly, I've never been drunk in my life and secondly, I haven't been to Hawaii in years

Taking Dawn Supporting Kiss In The UK

It is now confirmed that Roadrunner recording artists Taking Dawn will support on the UK leg of the upcoming European tour. On Taking Dawn's latest album "Time To Burn" there is a great cover of "Black Diamond", check it out here.