Vacation Time

I'm off for some vacation. I will be back again February 2nd so please don't expect any updates until then.

Peter Criss Inducted In Drum Legend

Here's footage from Saturday's induction of Peter Criss as a Drum Legend. This took place at Guitar Center's annual Drum-Off at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

New Gene Simmons Axe Guitar

The new version of Gene Simmons' axe guitar is now unveiled. Check out the promo video below and also look at www.cortguitars.com.

Cort Gene Simmons AXE II from Guruz Media on Vimeo.

Peter Criss To Be Inducted In Drum Legend

Peter Criss is one of the drummers that this Saturday (January 14th) will be inducted in Drum Legend. This takes place at Club Nokia in Los Angeles where also the 23rd annual Guitar Center's Drum-Off will take place.

Tommy Thayer Interviewed

Kiss Army Argentina has published a brand new interview with Tommy Thayer where he discusses the recording of "Monster". Check it out here.

Kiss Monster Logo Trademarked

According to Trademarkia.com this new "Monster" logo has been trademarked by Kiss Catalog Ltd.

Destroyer Deluxe Edition Soon Released

As mentioned here before, a 35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of "Destroyer" is on its way. The release date is now set to February 27th.

Tommy Thayer And Dan Quayle

Tommy Thayer has posted this photo on his website of himself and former US vice president Dan Quayle. The photo was taken at at the opening night of the ChildHelp Celebrity Golf Invitational.

Gene On TMZ

TMZ has published this short video where Gene Simmons gives some sex advice.

Update About Monster

Paul Stanley is quoted by Kissonline saying the following about the recording of "Monster":

"Friday we officially completed work on the new album. Listening to the tracks back to back is like sensory overload. Everyone who has heard any of it is completely blown away. Powerful, heavy, melodic and epic.It makes us very proud. You all will be too. Mixing starts next week."

Paul Stanley On ABC

Paul Stanley is scheduled to appear on the ABC show "Nightline" tomorrow (January 9th).

Paul Discusses Monster Tracks

Kissonline has posted parts of an upcoming Classic Rock Magazine interview with Paul Stanley where he mentions the following "Monster" tracks:

"IT'S A LONG WAY DOWN" "It says that those who reach heights and don't appreciate them fall mightily -- it's a long way down from the top. It's a defining track in the sensethatit'svery up-tempo and very much a signature song. Eric's [Singer] drumming is incredible on this."

"BACK TO THE STONE AGE" "One that Gene sings. It's exactly what you'd expect it to be from the title. I come from a schoolwhereyouwritea verse, a bridge, a chorus, and then you go back. That's in my blood. It'sin Motown, it'sin The Beatles, it's in Led Zeppelin, it's in The Who,it's in all my favourite bands."

"SHOUT MERCY" "That's a great track. There's a lot of tracks that could start the album, and this is one of them. I like to think that the opening song is a declaration of what the album really is, whether it's a Love Gun or a Detroit Rock City. It's important to start with a songthatdefines what you're gonna be getting."

"OUT OF THIS WORLD" "That's one of Tommy's [Thayer, guitarist.] He really pushed the limits. His playing is phenomenal. Ithas the kindof excitement that I like to hear where you're notquitesureifit'sgonnago offthe railsor not. That's what makes great rock n' roll."

"WALL OF SOUND" "We're nottryingto reinvent the wheelhere; we're atour best when we don't over-think. It's nota Rubik's Cube, it's a song, you know? This one is absolutely, immediately recognisable andidentifiable andtrueto being KISS. I put the blinderson us to keep us from being derailed or the attention span broken by things going on aroundus."

"HELL OR HALLELUJAH" "Another up-tempo song, andit'svery definitive. That's what I think is so great about this album: every track is quintessential. No onedoes it better -- and many have tried. When we hit the bulls-eye, we hit it full on. We've cut 14 tracks. How many we'll use or howthiswillplay outwill be intereresting, but there's no filler."

Kiss Wine And Beer Available

A Swedish company called Rewine is now releasing some alcoholic Kiss products. It's a pils beer and a Zinfandel wine. Read more at http://www.kissrockdrinks.com/.

Gene In The Studio

Gene Simmons has updated his Twitter page with this comment:

Heading to studio to do some vocals on new KISS studio album with the guys.

Gene And Shannon On Ice Hockey Kiss Cam

Totalprosports.com has published footage of Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed at Los Angeles Kings' ice hockey game this Monday (January 2nd). They appeared on the jumbotron at the "Kiss Cam". Check it out here.

Monster Two Days From Finished

Kissonline has posted this brand new video clip where Paul Stanley reveals that the recording of the "Monster" album almost is finsihed.

Gene Interviewed About Comics

Consequence Of Sound has made a very interesting interview with Gene Simmons where he discusses his big interest in comics. Check it out here.

Gene Recommends Work With Insurances

The Examiner reports that Gene Simmons says that work within the insurance sector is to be recommended if you want to make a career. Read the article here.

Kiss Semi-Trailer Trucks Available

Kissonline reports that these new Kiss semi-trailer trucks now are available. They are manufactured by a company called Autoworld. The trucks can be ordered here.