Kiss' Attorney Interviewed

We've seen interviews with the current and former band members, with producers, guest musicians, road crew, record company executives etc. Now it's time for something a bit unsual - this is an interview with Raymond E. Scott who is the attorney of Kiss.

Ace Frehley Announces Summer Shows

It's now confirmed that Ace Frehley will do the following shows this summer:

July 11th: New York, NY, Best Buy Theater
July 13th: Jackson, MI, Jackson County Fairgrounds
July 27th: Detroit, MI, GM Renaissance Center
August 4th: Greenville, WI, Greenville Lions Park

Ace will also appear at the Days Of The Dead event in Indianapolis July 6th-8th.

Kiss In Oslo

Check out this really nice promo video for the Kiss show at Kollenfest in Oslo, Norway June 30th.

Gene Simmons On CNN

Yesterday evening CNN showed this short interview with Gene Simmons where he talks about musicians supporting presidential candidates.

Dean Snowden Interviewed

Dean Snowden is the guy who handles the meet and greets during the Kiss tours as well as being the official photographer for Kissonline. Quite some job... An interview with Dean can be found here: http://barefootmusicnews.com/blog1.php/on-the-road-with-the#more718

Smashing Pumpkins Doing Black Diamond

Last Saturday (May 26th) Smashing Pumpkins performed at the Rock In Rio Festival in Lisbon, Portugal. Here's footage of them doing a cover of "Black Diamond".

Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 7 Premiers

On Monday (May 28th) the seventh season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels starts on A&E. A preview of the new season can be seen below.

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Kiss Veteran Contest Winner Announced

Yesterday Gene Simmons appeared on the Today Show announcing the winner of the "Hiring Our Heroes" contest. The winner is former military Paul Jordan.

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Kiss On Fire Turns Four

Today (May 23rd) is the fourth birthday of Kiss On Fire! Thanks to all readers for the support during these years. The blog will continue for many more years so keep on reading!

Q & A Session From Indianapolis Kiss Expo

Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer took part in a 45 minutes long Q & A Session during last week's Kiss Expo in Indianapolis. Here's footage of the entire session.

1974 Action Figure Soon Released

Kissonline has today revealed how the upcoming 1974 Paul Stanely action figure will look. This will be released later during the year.

Report From Indianapolis Kiss Expo

Kiss Army Mexico has published this nice report from last week's Kiss Expo in Indianapolis.

Gene And Shannon In Cannes

Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed have now left Southern Africa and travelled to France. Gene has posted this photo on this Whosay page along the with the following comment:

Here we are on a nice, sunny day in Cannes, France.
Yes, I'm holding a nice, fashionable handbag.
What of it

Gene Simmons on WhoSay

Gene On Donna Summer's Passing

Gene Simmons has issued the following statement on the news that Donna Summer has passed away:

A sad goodbye to Donna Summer. Gracious. Caring. She sang on Burnin' Up With Fever on my solo album. She will be missed.

Ace Jamming With Mike McCready

The day before yesterday (May 15th) Ace Frehley was the surprise guest at a show with UFO cover band Flight To Mars in San Diego. This band features Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready. Here's footage of them playing "Black Diamond"

Gene Simmons Family Jewels Billboard

Gene Simmons himself has shot this photo and published it on his Whosay page. It features a new Gene Simmons Family Jewels billboard at Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

Gene Simmons on WhoSay

Gene And Shannon In South Africa

Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed are right now in South Africa for recording new episodes of Gene Simmons' Family Jewels. Shannon has published some nice photos on Twitter, here are a few of those.

Kiss Comics Covers Revealed

June 13th sees the release of issue 1 of the new Kiss Comics. Kissonline has today revealed all six front covers. The bottom right will only be availble through the official Kiss online store.

Kentucky Date Added

One more show is now added to the Kiss / Motley Crue tour. August 1st they will perform in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kiss Expo In Indianapolis Tomorrow

Tomorrow (May 12th) is the day of the Indianapolis Kiss Expo. Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer will both be there as well as the Kiss tribute band KIST etc. Read more at http://www.getalifeinc.com/.

Gene Interviewed By David Ellefson And Frank Bello

During the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, Gene Simmons was interviewed by Megadeth's David Ellefson and Anthrax' Frank Bello. Check it out here.

Gene And Shannon On Canadian TV

The Canadian morning TV show "Global Saskatoon" yesterday showed this segment with Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed and their puppy.

Kiss On Fox News

Fox News has aired this news segment about Kiss where stars like Alice Cooper, Nikki Sixx and Mike Portnoy praise Kiss.

Kiss On CNN

Check out this CNN news report about the new Kiss mini golf.

Bill Aucoin Charity Auction

This Friday (May 11th) a charity auction for American Cancer Society will start. This will feature some of Bill Aucoin's personal items, such as a backstage pass etc. More details will be released on Friday morning.

Offical Kiss Monster Magazine Coming

In late June the official Kiss Monster Magazine will be released. This is edited by no one else than Fangoria editor Chris Alexander who is a huge Kiss fan (check this out: http://www.kissonfire.net/2011/02/gene-simmons-meets-fangorias-editor.html).
The magazine will be 72 pages and it can be ordered here.

Gene Does Cover Shoot For Beer Magazine

The next issue of "Beer Magazine" will feature a cover story with Gene Simmons. Their Facebook page has now been updated with photos from the cover photo shoot. This was done at Gene's home so there are some nice shots. Check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/BeerMag#!/BeerMag

New York Groove In AT&T TV Commercial

The telephone operator AT & T has recently started to show this TV ad where you can hear "New York Groove".

Gene Says Monster Is One Of The Top Three Albums

Gene Simmons has been interviewed by Billboard Magazine. He there mentions that he will be one of the celebrities at the upcoming Rock'N'Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas in October. He is also quoted saying the following:

"Monster is either the best or one of the top three records we've ever done. It's like 'Revenge' meets 'Destroyer' -- just guitar and drums, nothing else. No keyboards, no little boys' choir, no strings, no nothing. Band-written; literally we'd get in and strum guitars like the old days."

Read more here.

Kiss To Play In Norway In June

Kiss will make one exclusive show in Scandinavia this summer. This will take place at Kollenfest in Oslo, Norway June 30th. Other artists at the festival incluce Rihanna, Billy Idol and Alison Kraus.

Gene On Peruvian TV

Here's a news story from Peruvian TV regarding Gene Simmons' and Shannon Tweed's visit to Lima.

New Season Of Gene Simmons Family Jewels

It is now confirmed that season 7 of Gene Simmons Family Jewels will premiere Monday May 28th on A & E.

Archie Meets Kiss Hardback Available

A hardcover collector's edition of Archie Meets Kiss is now available. It contains the comics as well as 48 pages of extras including a KISS photo gallery, the original pitch and script and other bonus material. The book can be ordered here.

Ace Frehley To Perform In Detroit

Ace Frehley is confirmed to play at the Rockin' On The Riverfront event in Detroit July 27th. Read more at http://www.facebook.com/RockinontheRiverfront.

Cover Of Peter Criss' Book Revealed

October 23rd is the release date of the much anticipated autobiography "Makeup To Breakup" by Peter Criss. Now the cover artwork is revealed. The book can be pre-ordered at Amazon.