Kiss In Sweden

Tomorrow (June 1st) the European Kiss tour starts in Stockholm, Sweden. The band arrived yesterday and the local newspapers are filled with updates. http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/rockbjornen/article16880622.ab
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Kiss On Fire Five Years

Today Kiss On Fire celebrates five years! This means that Kiss On Fire is one of the longest-running Kiss news sites on the internet. Thanks for these years and here's to another five!

Bruce Kulick Talks About ESP Guitars

ESP Guitars has posted an interview with Bruce Kulick where he talks about the guitars he used during his years with Kiss. Check it out here.

Ace Frehley Is Facing Foreclosure

According to Lohoud.com Ace Frehley still has got problems with a foreclosure action on on his home in Yorktown in Northern Westchester County, NY. Read more here: http://www.lohud.com/article/20130516/NEWS/305160072/Former-Kiss-rocker-Ace-Frehley-has-foreclosure-conference-set?nclick_check=1

New Kiss Show Includes Fire-Shooting Spider

According to a new article in Ultimate Classic Rock, the upcoming European Kiss dates will feature fireball-shooting spider in the stage show! Read more here: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-spider-stage/

Gene And Eric On TV In Indianapolis

Here's a segment from Fox 59 News in Indianapolis where Gene Simmons and Eric Singer are interviewed.

Gene And Paul Perform At Rock And Brews Opening

At yesterday's grand opening of Rock & Brews restaurant in Torrance, CA Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons performed a few surprise songs. Check out videos below.

Gene On Fox News

Yesterday (May 7th) Fox News showed a segment where Gene Simmons was interviewed about the Rock And Brews concept. Check it out here.

Bruce Kulick At The Kiss Lounge

Bruce Kulick mentions on his Twitter page that he will appear at the Kiss Lounge in Toluca, Mexico on May 31st and June 1st. This is the 10th anniversary party of the Kiss Lounge.

Kiss Adds Two Shows

It's now confirmed that Kiss will add the following two shows to the touring schedule:

August 10th: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
August 12th: nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth, VA

New Kiss Related Book Released

Today sees the release of a new Kiss related book. The title is Made-Up!: Mostly True Flashbacks of Fate, Fear, and KISS and it's written by CM Gorey. According to Amazon, the book "recounts the bewildering story of passionate rock star dreams on Long Island, dangerous ex-girlfriends and their mothers, confounding brushes with stardom, true love in New York City goth clubs, existential futility, and a chronic preoccupation with dissecting the most difficult parts of the KISS discography". The book can be ordered here.

Peter Crisses Wishes Happy Birthday To Willie Nelson

Last year, Willie Nelson turned 80 and a number of famous musicians sent video greetings to him. Here's a video message from Peter Criss to Mr. Nelson.

In September, this Greatest Hits comic book will be released. It contains Psycho Circus issues #14-19 and it can already be pre-ordered here.

Kiss To Perform In New York

It's now confirmed that Kiss will add a New York date to their touring schedule. They will perform at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY on August 9th.

Concert In New Hampshire Added

It's now confirmed that Kiss will perform in Gilford, New Hampshire on August 7th. The venue is Meadowbrook Amphitheater. Tickets will be released May 3rd.

Beth From Beth's Point Of View

Here is a nice little film called ”Wouldn’t it be funny to hear Beth’s side of the story?”. As you can see, this is based on the song "Beth" and it's focusing on Beth who Peter Criss is making a phone call to. The film is made by Bob Winter, executive creative director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky in Miami,


 

Release Party For Swedish Kiss Book

As mentioned here before, a Swedish Kiss book called "Kiss - Den Osminkade Sanningen" will be released May 15th. This will be celebrated with a release party at the 2112 bar in Gothenburg, Sweden. The book can be pre-ordered here.

Gene And Paul Will Open New Restaurant In May

May 8th is the opening day of the newest of Paul Stanley's and Gene Simmons' Rock And Brews restaurants. This one is situated in Torrance, California. There will be a grand opening where both Paul and Gene will be present.

Bruce Kulick On European Tour

Bruce Kulick and John Corabi will do some European concerts together with Beasto Blanco. The confirmed dates so far are the following:

April 27th - Pamplona, Spain - Casa de Cultura de Burlada
April 28th - Chatel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland - Diesel Club
May 1st - Wroclaw, Poland - Alibi
May 3rd - Stavanger, Norway - Studentersamfunnet Folken
May 4th - Jevnaker Glasheim, Norway - Untouchables Hard Rock Club

More dates will be added.

Nothin' To Lose Book Released In September

The release date of the upcoming Kiss book "Nothin' To Lose" by Ken Sharp has now been confirmed. It will be released September 10th and it can now be ordered here.

Kiss Design T-Shirts Coming Soon

April 22nd these design T-shirts from the company UNIQLO will be available. Read more here

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New 40th Anniversary Merchandise

The Official Kiss Online Store has added some new merchandise items based on the 40th anniversary. Besides T-shirts and hoodies, you can also find items like Zippo lighters, shot glasses and coffee mugs. Check it out here.

Duff McKagan On Kiss

The Talkhouse has published a text written by Duff McKagan where he talks about his relationship with Kiss. Check it out here: http://thetalkhouse.com/reviews/view/duff-mckagan-kiss

Gene Simmons At Indianapolis Kiss Expo

Gene Simmons is confirmed as the special guest at the upcoming Kiss Expo that will take place in Indianapolis May 11th-12th. Also confirmed are Bruce and Bob Kulick as well as Eric Singer. Read more here: http://www.kissarmywarehouse.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=4295

Gene On New Prank TV Series

C21Media reports that Gene Simmons is confirmed as the host of the upcoming TV series Busted. This is a hidden camera / prank series. Read more here: http://www.c21media.net/archives/106787

Gene Meets Jimmy Page

Gene Simmonas has posted these photos of himself, Nick Simmons and Jimmy Page together with the following comment:

So, Shannon, Nick and I are sitting at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York. And Ross Halfin (@RossHalfin), rock photographer impresario walks over to say hello, having just photographed us in Australia – and who is standing right beside him? Jimmy Page (@jimmypagecom)!!! Nick just about had heart palpitations. I quickly grabbed my phone and took a photo. And Jimmy, as always, is the consummate gentleman. Hail the RiddMaster of them all.

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Paul And Gene On Access Hollywood

Access Hollywood invited Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to talk about their Rock & Brews restaurant concept. Check it out here.

Kiss Will Tour In Canada This Summer

It's now confirmed that Kiss will do a long Canadian tour this summer. The tour dates ar the following:

July 5 - Save On Foods Memorial Center (Victoria, BC)

July 6 - Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena (Vancouver, BC)

July 8 - Prospera Place (Kelowna, BC)

July 10 - Enmax Centre (Lethbridge, AB)

July 12 - Rexall Place (Edmonton, AB)

July 13 - Scotiabank Saddledome (Calgary, AB)

July 14 - Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, SK)

July 16 - Evraz Place (Regina, SK)

July 17 - Keystone Centre (Brandon, MB)

July 18 - MTS Centre (Winnipeg, MB)

July 23 - Sudbury Arena (Sudbury, ON)

July 25 - Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, ON)

July 26 - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (Toronto, ON)

July 27 - Budweiser Gardens (London, ON)

July 29 - Bell Centre (Montreal, QC)

July 31 - Harbour Station (Saint John, NB)

Aug 1 - Metro Centre (Halifax, NS)

Aug 3 - Mile One Stadium (St. John's, NFLD)

Aug 4 - Mile One Stadium (St. John's, NFLD)

Gene Interviewed By Washington Post

Earlier today, The Washington Post published a brand new interview with Gene Simmons where he speaks about music’s power to positively shape children’s lives. Read the interview here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/kiss-frontman-gene-simmons-says-music-can-save-a-childs-life-get-them-off-the-streets/2013/03/30/c6bf0370-9997-11e2-b5b4-b63027b499de_story.html

Happy Easter!

Paul And Gene On Mexican TV

Cabovision has made a short interview with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley when they visited Los Cabos in Mexico earlier this week.

Support Acts Confirmed For Stockholm

It is now confirmed that the support acts at the Kiss show in Stockholm, Sweden June 1st will be the Swedish bands Hardcore Superstar and Satan Takes A Holiday.

Gene Simmons Snowman In Colorado

Check it out this nice newspiece from Colinsville, Colorado.

Kiss In NY Daily News

New York Daily News has published an article where Gene Simmons talks about the very early days of Kiss. Check it out here: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/40-years-kiss-changed-face-rock-roll-article-1.1297589

Gene And Paul On NBC

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were yesterday interviewed in the NBC show "Today In LA" about Rock & Brews. Check it out here.

New Kiss Army Fan Club Kit

This is how the 2013 Kiss Army kits will look. There is one standard kit that includes a T-shirt, a bandana and four postcards. There is also a premium kit that includes the same items plus a Kiss denim jacket.

Bruce Kulick Interviewed In Brazil

The Lokaos Rock Show did an interview with Bruce Kulick before his show at the Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil. Check it out here.

TV Report About Rock & Brews

KCAL9 showed this news segment earlier today about Gene Simmons' and Paul Stanley's Rock & Brews restaurant in San Jose de Cabo, Mexico.

Kiss On Australian TV

The Australian Channel 7 yesterday showed this news segment about the Kiss show in Mackay.

Lighting Rig Falls Down During Kiss Show

At the Kiss show in Brisbane, a lighting rig fell down and hit a security guard. More details and a video can be found here: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/2013/03/13/17/39/lighting-falls-on-two-people-at-brisbane-kiss-concert

Nothin' To Lose Book Cover Revealed

This is how the cover of the upcoming book "Nothin' To Lose - The Making Of Kiss 1972-1975" will look. The book will be released September 10th and it can already be pre-ordered here.

Kiss Are Generous Tippers

The Australian newspaper Herald Sun has published a report about Kiss and their entourage having a seafood dinner in Sydney after the show there. They left a $ 500 tip for the staff. Read more here.

Peter Criss Received Humanitarian Award

Last Saturday Peter Criss received the “Humanitarian of the Year Award" by the American Cancer Society at an event that took place in Freehold, NJ. Read more here.

Kiss On Australian TV

Yesterday (March 6th) Kiss performed on the Australian TV show "The Footy Show". Check it out here:

Tommy Thayer In Australia

Tommy Thayer has posted this photo of himself and his wife at his Twitter page along with this comment:

Kickin it backstage with @amberthayer in Melbourne. Goin on stage in 10 min!

Paul Stanley On Australian TV

Paul Stanley was the guest at the Australian TV show "The Project", check it out here.

Peter Criss To Receive Humanitarian Award

It is now confirmed that Peter Criss will be honored by The American Cancer Society as Humanitarian of the Year at the Hope Lounge gala which takes place March 9th. Read more here.

Kiss On Australian TV

Here's two clips from the Australian Channel Ten from yesterday and the day before yesterday,

The Australian Tour Has Started

Yesterday (February 28th) the Kiss tour started in Perth, Australia. The set list looks like this:

Detroit Rock City 

Shout It Out Loud 

Hell or Hallelujah 

I Love It Loud 

Psycho Circus 

Calling Dr. Love 

Firehouse 

Wall of Sound 

Outta This World 

God of Thunder 

War Machine 

 Shandi 

Love Gun 

Black Diamond 

Lick It Up 

I Was Made for Lovin' You 

Rock and Roll All Nite 

Australian Tour Merchandise

Kissonline has published this picture showing the tour merchandise for the Australian run of dates that starts today. Some of these items will be possible to buy in the official Kiss store after the tour.

Gene And Shannon In Perth

Shannon Tweed has posted the following comment on her Twitter page:

G'day mates! Just woke.Long flight & a 13 hour nap.OMG,Hot,hot here in Perth! Hope to see @TheEllenShow on my travels,she's here somewhere.

Kiss Has Arrived In Australia

Kiss (or at least Tommy Thayer) has arrived in Australia. The tour will start the day after tomorrow (February 28th) with a show in Perth. Tommy has posted this photo and the following comment on this Twitter page:

Just arrived in Perth.. Long ass 24 hr journey!

1980 Icecream Wrappers For Sale

A complete set of the Australian icecream wrappers from 1980 is up for sale at Ebay. Check them out here.

Ace Frehley In Financial Trouble?

According to an article in Lohud.com, Ace Frehley's New York home is up for forclosure. This is due to unpaid mortgages. Read more here.

Kiss In Rehearsals

Tommy Thayer has posted this picture on his Twitter page along with this comment:

Rockin it at @KISSOnline rehearsal today in Hollywood.

Kiss In Rehearsals

Tommy Thayer has posted the following comment on his Twitter page:

Rehearsing all week with @KISSOnline getting ready for Australia

Bruce To Appear At German Expo

Bruce Kulick is confirmed as one of the guests on the German movie/horror/music expo Movie Days. This takes place at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund March 22nd - 24th. More info can be found at www.movie-days.com.

Kiss At Wisconsin's Rock Fest

It's now confirmed that Kiss will perform as headliners on Rock Fest which takes place in Cadott, Wisconsin July 20th.

Paul Stanley Interviewed By Alice Cooper

During last week's edition of Alice Cooper's radio show "Nights With Alice Cooper", Paul Stanley was interviewed. Check it out here, the interview starts at 3:08:10.
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Ace Frehley To Do Guitar Signing Session

February 17th Ace Frehley will host a guitar signing session in Las Vegas. For the price of $ 500 you will get a meet and greet with Ace, your guitar signed and a photo opportunity. Read more here: http://www.acefrehley.com/store/af12.php

Gene To Speak In Melbourne

Gene Simmons is confirmed for a speaking engagement in Melbourne, Australia. This will take place March 5th at the Etihad Stadium.

Kiss Expo In Las Vegas

The Kiss Monster Golf in Las VEgas celebrates its first birthday March 23rd. A Kiss Expo will then take place with guests such as Eric Singer, Ken Kelly and Bob Kulick. Read more at http://www.monsterminigolf.com/kiss/one.php.

Paul Interviewed At Grammy Gala

Here's an interview from the official Grammy webiste with Paul Stanley at the pre-Grammy gala.

Anton Fig Interviewed

Metal-Rules.com has made a very interesting with Anton Fig where he talks about his recordings with Kiss and Ace Frehley. Check it out here: http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2013/02/07/anton-fig/

Nothin' To Lose Book Delayed

The upcoming official Kiss book "Nothin' To Lose" will be delayed. Previously the release date was June 19th but this is now changed to August 20th. The book can be pre-ordered here.

Kiss 40 Years!

This month it's 40 years since the hottest band in the world was formed. Kissonline has posted this nice photo collage.

Gene And Shannon On Derby Party

January 10th Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed attended the 4th annual Derby Prelude Party. This is a kickoff to the Kentucky Derby and the party took place at the London West Hollywood Hotel. Wireimage has posted 13 photos of Gene and Shannon, check them out here.

Kiss Behind The Scenes

Kissonline has posted this cool clip of Kiss before the curtain falls on the show in Holmdel, NJ September 22nd.

Where Can You Find The Kiss Slot Machines?

Kissonline has published a list of where you right now can find the new Kiss slot machines. The list looks like this:

Arizona:
- Desert Diamond Casino

Colorado:
- Womack’s Casino
- Riviera Black Hawk Casino

Connecticut:
- Foxwoods Resort Casino

Iowa:
- Meskwaki Bingo and Casino

Louisiana:
- Delta Downs Racetrack &; Casino
- Treasure Chest Casino

Michigan:
- Island Resort and Casino
- Odawa Casino Resort

Minnesota:
- Grand Casino Hinckley

New Jersey (Atlantic City):
- Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Nevada (Las Vegas):
- Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- Cannery Hotel and Casino
- Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel
- Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
- MGM Grand Hotel Casino
- Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
- Flamingo Las Vegas
- Paris Las Vegas
- Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
- Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
- Rio Suites Hotel and Casino
- Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino
- Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel
- South Point Hotel and Casino

Oklahoma:
- Cherokee Casino Catoosa

A Look Inside The Box Set

Here's a nice video that shows how the new Casablanca Singles Box Set (the CD edition) looks inside.

Kiss Slot Machine Promo

Last fall, the first Kiss slot machines came to the casinos and now they can also be found in Las Vegas. A brand new promo video for the slot machines can be seen here.

Tommy Thayer Guitar Soon Available

In a couple of weeks, Epiphone will release a new Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul guitar. A promo video can be seen here.

Gene And Tom Jones

Gene Simmons has posted this photo on his Yfrog page showing himself and the Welsh legend Tom Jones. Gene also posted this comment:
Here is the powerful and attractive @RealSirTomJones with yours truly at a party.

Tommy Thayer Interviewed By Epiphone

The guitar manufacturer Epiphone has interviewed Tommy Thayer, check it out here.

Gene On The Races

Last week Gene Simmons visited the opening Day of the Santa Anita Park race track in California. In this video clip you can see a short interview with Gene about two minutes into the clip.