Vinnie Vincent Loses Bankruptcy Appeal

Courthouse News Service reports that Vinne Vincent has lost his sixth circuit appeal from seeking bankruptcy appeal from paying USD 81 000 to Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Vincent lost his claim that Paul and Gene owed him royalty money from "Lick It Up". Read the entire appeal here: http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=inbco20100625700

Kiss School Supplies To Be Released

Kissonline has published this sneek preview of these Walmart school supplies that will be released in late July.

Peter On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Peter Criss has published this comment on the passing of Bill Aucoin.

Our sympathy and love go out to Bill Aucoin's family and friends. If not for Bill Aucoin there would not be a Rock group called Kiss today. He was the fifth Kiss, and always will be. I loved the man and will miss him deeply. See you in heaven Gui .

Ace On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Ace Frehley has published the following comment on the passing of Bill Aucoin:

Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'till the end.

Paul And Gene On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have published this message on Kissonline:

Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without his vision, leadership and unending dedication, we could never have scaled the heights we have reached.
Bill loved life and lived it to the fullest. Words can never convey his impact on us or those close to him.
Over all the years, he never missed an opportunity to be with us at our shows near his home or fly in for special concerts, including our most recent Madison Square Garden show. He had hoped to attend our London show earlier this month but his illness prevented it. He still planned to visit us upon the start of our upcoming US tour.
We loved him, told him and have peace that he knew it.We will grieve and celebrate all he was and did.We have lost a part of us.

Bill Aucoin's Death Confirmed

Unfortunately the rumors were true. An entire world of Kiss fans mourn the memory of legendary manager Bill Aucoin who passed away this morning due to prostate cancer. Aucoin was born in 1943 and as we all know he played a huge part in making Kiss what they became.

Bill Aucoin's Death On Wikipedia

It is still unconfirmed that Bill Aucoin has died but since a few minutes Wikipedia mentions that he passed away earlier today.

Bill Aucoin Dead?

There are strong internet rumors regarding the legendary Kiss manager Bill Aucoin passing away earlier today (June 28th) due to cancer. Please note that this only should be considered a rumor so far.

Backstage Look At Kiss At Graspop

The signature "ivanodenotarpietro" has posted this funny clip from right behind the stage when Kiss headlined the Graspop Festival yesterday (June 27th).

Kiss At Graspop

Here's a photo from the backstage area at the Graspop Festival that Shannon Tweed has published on her Twitter page.

European Tour Over

Yesterday (June 27th) Kiss headlined the Graspop Festival in Belgium. This was the last show on their European tour that started in early May.

Ace Frehley Interviewed At The Les Paul Tribute

During the tribute to the late Les Paul earlier this month in New York, Backstage Axxess did this interview with Ace Frehley.

Tickets To All US Shows Released Now

Tickets to all Kiss shows in July, August and September in the US and Canada can now be ordered here.

Kiss Mini Refrigerators Coming Soon

Kissonline reports that these Kiss mini refrigerators soon will be released by Boetler Brands.

1973 Kiss Promo Photo Up For Auction!

A mega rare original promotion photo from 1973 is up for auction at Ebay. This is being auctioned by Eliteworks so we can assume that this is the real deal. The photo was taken in the band's rehearsal space at 10 E. 23rd St in New York City in January 1973. The photo is said to have belonged to one of the first Kiss roadies. Check the auction out here.

Kiss Show In California Confirmed

It is now confirmed that Kiss will perform at the Epicenter Twenty Ten Festival in Fontana, CA. The festival takes place September 25th and 26th. Other acts include Eminem, Blink 182 and Papa Roach. Tickets can be bought here.

Gene And Nick On The Kiss Jet

Shannon Tweed has published this photo on her Twitter page showing Gene and Nick Simmons on the Kiss jet on their way to France.

New Kiss TV Commercial

Here's the TV commercial for the upcoming US tour this fall.

Kiss In Malmö

I have just attended the Kiss show at the Stadium in Malmö, Sweden. 22 000 tickets were sold which means that the show was almost sold out. The set list was the same as on the previous shows (including "Beth").

I am out travelling so I will get back in a couple of days with more photos etc but here's one photo I took of Gene.

Gene Simmons Interviewed By Expressen Newspaper

It seems like it's total Kissteria in Sweden at the moment. The newspapers are flooded with reports on what the band members are doing during their days off in Stockholm. The Expressen newspaper has now published a short interview with Gene where he mentions that Stockholm is "an amazing city" and the usual talk about the 3000 licences. A photo collage is also published. Read more here.

Kiss At Gröna Lund Amusement Park

As reported here earlier, Kiss are spending this week in Stockholm, Sweden. Yesterday (June 7th) they were taken to the amusement park Gröna Lund in the afternoon and to a dinner at the ship restaurant M/S Gerda in the evening. The newspaper Expressen has posted this report.

Paul Stanley At The Zoo

Yesterday afternoon (June 7th) Paul Stanley visted the Skansen Zoo in central Stockholm. Paul's friend the songwriter Andreas Carlsson (who co-wrote some of the songs on "Live To Win") was the one who took Paul to the zoo. The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has published some paparazzi shots, check them out here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/rockbjornen2010/article7258921.ab

Kiss Has Arrived In Sweden

Yesterday (June 6th) at 5 PM the Kiss jet landed at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden. Kiss will spend the upcoming week in Sweden and use Stockholm as the base for the shows in the Nordic countries (Trondheim, Tampere, Stockholm, Malmö, Oslo and Aalborg). The Swedish newspaper Expressen reports that Kiss were supposed to attend a party last evening but they cancelled due to "problems with their hair"!.

Vinyl Bootleg From London Club Show Available

A double vinyl bootleg album is now available from Kiss' club show at O2 Islington Academy in London in March this year. Check it out here.

Invitation To The Kiss Party In Stockholm

As mentioned here before, Kiss will host a party in Stockholm on Friday. Here's the official invitation to the party.

Kiss Party In Stockholm

According to the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Kiss will host a pre-party at the trendy night club Café Opera in Stockholm this Friday (the day before their show at Stockholm Stadium). The night club boss Jonas Ghauri is quoted saying "We have had a dialogue with the band for a long time. They have not made any special demands, they just want to party". When Kiss played in Stockholm two years ago they went to Café Opera after the show.
Read more here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/article7248134.ab

Kiss Interviewed Before Rock Am Ring

Right before yesterday's performance at the Rock Am Ring festival the German Dasding Channel did this interview with Kiss.

Kiss At Rock Am Ring

Yesterday (June 3rd) Kiss performed at Rock Am Ring Festival in Germany and this was shown live on MTV as well as being streamed. Here is the opening of the concert.

Kiss Live Streaming Tonight

Tonight (June 3rd) at 10 PM Central European Time the Kiss show at Rock Am Ring will be broadcasted on some of the European MTV networks as well as online streaming here:
http://www.swr3.de/startpage/-/id=47310/14mpkol/index.html

Gene Meets Lena

As mentioned here before, Kiss have said that they like the new Eurovision Song Contest winner Lena from Germany. Gene now mentions on his Twitter that he met Lena backstage yesterday. Gene also mentions that he met Doro backstage in Oberhausen. http://twitter.com/Genesimmons

Sonic Boom Gold Awards Soon Available

Collectable "Sonic Boom" gold awards will be released later in June. You can already order them here:
Order KISS Sonic Boom Framed Gold Record from Entertainment Earth!

Kiss Chat In Oberhausen

Yesterday (June 1st) Kiss did a half hour long chat before their show in Oberhausen, Germany. Here you can see footage from this.

Kiss Likes Lena

The German TV station RTL has made a piece about the German vocalist Lena who won the Eurovision Song Contest last week. Appearantly Kiss thinks that Lena is the next superstar. Check the TV report out here.

Ace Frehley On Les Paul Tribute Show

Ace Frehley will take part in the Les Paul tribute that will take place at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York June 9th. Jeff Beck and the Imelda May Band will perform with guests like Ace Frehley, Zakk Wylde, Paul Shaffer and Meat Loaf.

Kiss Plays Beth Again

Yesterday (June 1st) in Oberhausen Kiss performed "Beth" again. Here is fan filmed footage of this.

Win A Kiss Support Slot

Guitar Center has announced a competition where the lucky winner's band will be the opening act to Kiss on one of 22 US shows. Read more here.

Kiss In Berlin

At last week's Kiss show at the O2 Arena in Berlin I shot this clip of "I Was Made For Loving You" where Paul flies out to the center of the arena.

Gene And Eric Interviewed By Slovakian TV

Yesterday (May 31st) the Slovakian TV channel TV Noviny showed this interview with Gene Simmons and Eric Singer.