Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Q & A With Eric Singer

Here's footage of the Q & A session with Eric Singer at the Kiss Expo in Enschede, The Netherlands that took place November 27th.



Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Ace Frehley Cancels UK Tour



Ace Frehley has now announced on his official webpage that he has to cancel his three upcoming UK shows, including the headline spot at Hard Rock Hell i Wales, due to his fractured wrist. However, he has already confirmed that he will headline Hard Rock Hell in 2012. This photo was posted on Ace's official site.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Kiss Pandas Promo Film

The Kiss Pandas are now available in some American stores. Here's a brand new promo film that's quite nice.

Bruce And Bob Kulick Q & A

Last Saturday there was a Kiss Expo in Helsinki, Finland. The guests were Bruce and Bob Kulick and here you can see footage from the Q&A session.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Hello Kitty Kiss Style Guide


Kissonline has today posted this photo of the Hello Kitty Kiss Style Guide. This guide features details for the licensees where they can find images approved by Kiss.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Heaven's On Fire On New Cover Album

The Swedish mainstream artist Nanne Grönwall yesterday released her new album "My Rock Favourites" which features her versions of her 16 favorite rock tracks. Among these you will find a version of "Heaven's On Fire". Check here for more details: http://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=46&a=1931107&url=http://cdon.se/musik/nanne/my_rock_favourites_(signerad)-15565856

The Elder Movie In The Works

A very unofficial movie based on the story of "Music From The Elder" is in the works. This is not authorised by the band and it will be very interesting to see where this ends. The shooting is planned to start next summer. Read more at www.elderthemovie.com.

Twenty Years Ago Today

Today we remember the late and great Eric Carr who so sadly passed away exactly 20 years ago.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Gene And Shannon Interviewed at the AMA

Here you will see yet another report with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed at the American Music Awards last week.

Kiss Shrine Interfers Mobile Signal

Fox 16 in Arkansas reports that the home-made Kiss shrine at a beauty salon in Little Rock, AR disturbs the mobile phone signal for Verizon Wireless. Watch the story here.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Gene And Shannon On American Music Awards

Washington Post has made a TV report about the fasion at this year's American Music Awards. You will see a short piece with Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed at the 1:20 mark.

Gibson CEO Speaks About Ace Frehley

Henry Juszkiewicz who is the CEO of Gibson Guitars has been interviewed by the internet magazine Alister & Paine. In the interview he mentions his relationship with Ace Frehley:

When I went out with Ace Frehley one night. Ace brought me out to dinner with his wife and his girlfriend. That did not go well. Then we went out that night and got thrown out of three bars. It was a remarkable evening. Ace was feeling pretty good.

Read more here: http://alisterpaine.com/2011/11/21/ceo-interview-gibson-guitars/

Monday, November 21, 2011

Nothin' To Lose Book Can Now Be Ordered

As mentioned here before, Ken Sharp is writing a new Kiss book called "Nothin' To Lose: The Making Of Kiss (1972-1975)". The release date is now set to June 19th 2012 and the book can already be pre-ordered here.

Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975)

Gene Simmons On American Music Awards

Gene Simmons attended the American Music Awards last Saturday. On www.genesimmons.com you can read his opinions about the artists who were performing and especially the ones he calls "karaoke singers"...

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Archie Meets Kiss Signing Session

Wednesday November 30th Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will sign the new "Archie Meets Kiss" comic book at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles.


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Ace Frehley In The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe has published a new interview with Ace Frehley where he talks about his new book "No Regrets". Check it out here: http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2011/11/19/ace-frehley-kiss-memories-leave-him-with-regrets/zBVQxV6cn60TwfU7ElrExM/story.html

Kiss In The Studio

Kissonline has posted this photo of the band in the studio recording one of the songs of the upcoming "Monster" album.


Friday, November 18, 2011

Paul Stanley And Lita Ford Doing Lick It Up

Here's video footage from last week's Rock'N'Roll Fantasy Camp where Paul Stanley, Lita Ford and the inhouse band playing "Lick It Up".

Kiss Back In The Studio

After a break, Kiss are now back in the studio recording the upcoming album which will be called "Monster". Gene Simmons posted this tweet a while ago:

Just spoke at Mobile Marketing Assoc. Then Fox meeting. Now off to record with KISS.

And Tommy Thayer tweeted this:

Back in the studio today to cut more KISS tracks. Cool stuff.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

The Elder Book Released In The Spring

A new unofficial Kiss book totally focusing on "Music From The Elder" is in the works and the release is planned to the spring. The title is "Music from the Elder: The Unauthorized Story of the Most Spectacular Failure in the History of Kiss" and the author is Matthew Wilkening. More details can be found here: www.kisselderbook.com

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Ace Frehley On His New Book

When promoting his new book "No Regrets", Ace Frehley talked to Fox 411. Watch the interview here: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1266946846001/



Gene Interviewed In London

Last Friday Gene Simmons was interviewed in London by the site music-news.com. Check it out here.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Love It Loud On Finnish TV

Mr. Lordi of the Finnish metal band Lordi performed last week on the Finnish version of "Clash Of The Choirs" (which in Finland is called "Kuorosota") with their choir version of "Love It Loud". Check it out here.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Deluxe Version Of Destroyer Released Next Year

Gene Simmons revealed in an interview with the English internet radio station Planet Rock that a deluxe version of "Destroyer" will be released during 2012. Bob Ezrin is right now re-mixing the album and it will feature the original artwork (with the band members in the Alive! costumes).

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Gene Simmons At Classic Rock Awards

Yesterday (November 9th) Gene was the host at the Classic Rock Awards in London. Shannon Tweed has posted this photo on her twitter page.
I'm wearing leather shorts. Yes , I know  too old, I jus... on Twitpic

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Gene At Classic Rock Awards Tonight

Tonight (November 9th) Gene Simmons will host the Classic Rock Awards in London. Behind the scene pictures and other info can be found here: www.classicrockliveandglobal.com

Ace Frehley's Book Signing In New York

November 3rd Ace Frehley did a book signing session at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in New York for his brand new autobiography "No Regrets". Here you can see footage from the event.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

New Kiss Kruise Merchandise


The Official Kiss Store has now released some new items from the Kiss Kruise such at this T-shirt.

Gene Simmons Interviewed By Absolute Radio

Yesterday Gene Simmons was interviewed by Absolute Radio. The interview was filmed and it can be seen below.

TV Commercial For No Regrets

Here's a brand new TV commercial for Ace Frehley's autobiography "No Regrets".

Monday, November 7, 2011

Ace Frehley Mentions His Unreleased Tape Collection

Ultimate Classic Rock has made a new interview with Ace Frehley. Ace is asked about his collection of unreleased tapes and he answers the following:

Yeah, I have about 100 reel to reel two-inch tapes, with stuff that — I mean, I haven’t even listened to some of it in 25, 30 years. The next thing might be a package including these lost tapes, maybe even a DVD, who knows?

The interview can be found here.

Kiss Army Leather Jacket Soon Released


You can now order this nice Kiss Army leather jacket at the Official Kiss Store. The price is $ 399.95 and it will be shipped just before Christmas.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Ace Frehley On NBC's Today

Earlier today Ace Frehley was interviewed on NBC's Today where he spoke about his new book "No Regrets". Check it out here.

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Huge Eric Carr Special In Sweden Rock Magazine






November 8th sees the release of the 87th issue of Sweden Rock Magazine. This issue features the first part of two in a very ambitious and well-written Eric Carr Special. Here you will find 12 pages with interesting interviews, unique photos etc. This is all in Swedish but I can assure you it's great reading!

Ace Frehley Interviewed By MTV Hive

MTV Hive has interviewed Ace Frehley about his new book "No Regrets". Read it here: http://read.mtvhive.com/2011/11/02/ace-frehley-interview/

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Ace Frehley Book Signing Sessions

Ace Frehley has confirmed the following book signing events during the next couple of weeks:

Thursday, November 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Barnes & Noble
555 5th Avenue (at 46th Street)
New York, NY

Friday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Bookends
211 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ

Monday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
1805 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

Thursday, November 10 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Books A Million
144 South Clark Street
Chicago, IL

Tuesday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S. McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ

Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Book Soup
8818 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Ace Frehley Interviewed In Huffington Post

Huffington Post has made a new interview with Ace Frehley where he talks about his new book "No Regrets". Read it here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Gene's And Shannon's Halloween

Shannon Tweed has posted these photos on her Twitter page from hers and Gene's Halloween celebrations.

I just called him peckerhead on Twitpic
Gene's going out with his pussy! on Twitpic

Ace Frehley's Book Released Today

Today Ace Frehley's memoir book "No Regrets" will be released. The book can be ordered here.
So far the media seems to focus on the stories in the book about Gene Simmons' sex addiction. Read some reports in European media here and here.