Interview With Michael Doret

Deuce News has made an interview with Michael Doret who has designed the artwork for the upcoming Kiss album as well as the classic Rock And Roll Over. You can read it here: http://deucenews.jimdo.com/michael-doret-album-cover/

Upcoming Kiss Album To Be Called Sonic Boom?

There are a lot of rumors regarding the upcoming Kiss album. It seemed like the title would be "360" but it now looks that this is not the case. The name of the new Kiss trading cards is "360" but when it comes to the album, it seems more likely that the name is "Sonic Boom".

The Kiss Album Will Be Released October 6th

During the show at Ottawa Bluesfest yesterday (July 1th) , Paul said to the crowd that the release date of the upcoming Kiss album will be October 6th.

Gene Simmons Reveals New Song Titles

Gene Simmons has made an interview with The Canadian Press where he reveals the following titles on the upcoming Kiss album: "Russian Roulette", "Modern Day Delilah" and "Stand".
Gene also mentions that they will unveil new outfits for the upcoming tour!
Read the entire interview here: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090709/kiss_tour_090808/20090709?hub=Entertainment

Paul Stanley's Comment On The Upcoming Kiss Album

We were all waiting for the official comment from Paul Stanley regarding the new album and now it's here. Paul is even more enthusiastic than the others and that says a lot! Just look at what he has got to say about Gene:
I've never seen Gene more selfless (yes...Gene!), focused or harder working. His bass playing, songs and overall contribution help to make this the album you've wanted for so long. Without his spirit, this wouldn't have been possible.
And this piece about Tommy:
Tommy's singing, writing contributions and total involvement made clear what's been missing for so long.
And finally this about Eric:
In the twenty years I've known Eric, I've never seen him this relaxed or creative
Read the entire story here: http://kissonline.com/news/index.php?mode=fullstory&id=5888

Eric Singer Comments On The Upcoming Kiss Album

Kissonline has posted an update from Eric Singer regarding the new album. He mentions things like we already knew, such as all four members singing lead, no ballads and Paul producing the album. But he also mentions that this is the most fun and pleasure he ever has had recording an album.
One interesting detail is that Eric in a passage about the producing calls Paul Stanley "the leader":
Paul took the reigns and headed up the project like the leader that he has been for over 35 years but, this time with a renewed, inspired and very patient style (he is a great dad after all). He really knew what he wanted from each of us individually and collectively.
Read more here: http://kissonline.com/news/index.php?mode=fullstory&id=5886

Gene Simmons Issues Update About Upcoming Kiss Album

Gene Simmons has posted an update on Kissonline regarding the upcoming album. Gene mentions that one of the eleven songs will be re-arranged and after this is done the mixing will start. Gene also has this amazing comment: Maybe the best record we've done in 30 years.
Read more here: http://kissonline.com/news/index.php?mode=fullstory&id=5885

Kiss In Today's Aftonbladet

There is a short Kiss story today (June 24th) in Sweden's biggest newspaper Aftonbladet. The article doesn't give us any new information, it's just about the new album and that Paul Stanley says it will be better than ever. The article can be found here:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/article5422491.ab

Album Cover Done

The English photographer Ross Halfin reports on his online diary that the album cover for this upcoming Kiss album is done. Halfin writes the following:

The Love Gun Paul Stanley was at the hotel for lunch with his family. Jimmy and I chatted with him and his son Evan. Paul showed me the new Kiss album cover on his iphone and I'm still not saying what it's called, but it's old school Kiss...

This can be found at http://www.rosshalfin.com/.

The artwork for the upcoming album will be done by Michael Doret who also did the artwork for Rock And Roll Over. An interview with him can be found here: http://www.lettercult.com/archives/529

Report From The Studio

Yesterday (June 21st) Paul Stanley posted the following message at Kissonline:

Hey All,We're about four days from finishing the new KISS album. Eleven tracks, and it IS everything I've told you. It IS classic. It IS all written within the band. And IT ROCKS BIG TIME! Tommy and Eric both handle lead vocals. The songs, sound and playing will knock your socks off. You will all be as proud and excited as we all are. Oh...and WAIT till you see the cover!We ARE just getting started!

www.kissonline.com

The Upcoming Kiss Album

It seems more and more likely that the upcoming Kiss album will be a Wal-Mart exclusive. The release date isn't confirmed but it will be in September in October. There are talks about doing one of the big late night talk shows the night before the release in order to raise the interest.

Upcoming Kiss Album To Be A Wal-Mart Exlusive?

Rumors have started about the upcoming Kiss album being a Wal-Mart exclusive, just like the lastest AC/DC and The Eagles albums. This rumor started after Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons visited the annual Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in Arkansas. You can read some more about this here: http://nwanews.com/nwat/News/77156/

Preview Of Gene At Private Session

As revealed here earlier today, Gene Simmons is the guest at this Sunday's Private Session at A&E. Here you can see two previews of the show.

New Album Will Be Called "360"?

As you all know, the new Kiss album will be released in September. There are a lot of rumours regarding the title of the album. One of the most common rumours seems to be that the title will be "360". This is definately not confirmed but it might be true.

Paul Stanley Says New Album Is Almost Finished

Yesterday (May 12th) Paul Stanley was the guest at the John DeBella radio show. Paul then mentioned that the new Kiss album is almost finished and that the release will happen in September. Paul also said that the released will be followed by a tour with the biggest show Kiss ever has made. The entire programme can be streamed here: http://wmgk.com/DJs/JohnDeBella/tabid/100/Default.aspx