New Documentary

The new documentary "KISS - Rock Power - The Documentary" will be released September 2nd but can already now be ordered through Amazon.

Interesting Article In Trade Magazine

The English music industry trade magazine IQ has got a very interesting Kiss article in their latest issue (#18). People like manager Doc McGhee, agent Rod MacSween, pyrotechnician Doug Adams as well as concert promoters are interviewed. Really interesting and something out of the ordinary. Some shots from the magazine can be seen here.

2009 Calendar Available

It's only mid-July but the first Kiss calendar for 2009 is already here. We can expect some other calendars (including the official one) during the coming months.
The calendar can be ordered here:

Ace Frehley At Rocklahoma Festival

Yesterday (July 13th) Ace Frehley performed at the huge Rocklahoma Festival. He played the following songs during his set:

Rip It Out
Parasite
Snow Blind
I Want You
Shout It Out Loud
Rock Soldiers
New York Groove
Shock Me
Rocket Ride
Deuce
Love Gun
Cold Gin

As you can see he almost only did the old Kiss classics!

Tickets To The Upcoming Kiss Shows

Tickets to the upcoming Kiss shows in the US can be bought here:

Kiss On The Cover Of Good Times Magazine

The German "oldies music" magazine Good Times has got a nice photo from The Elder era on the cover of their latest issue. The article in the magazine is called "Kiss - Triumphe, Tragödien, Vermarktungs-Genies", meaning "Kiss - Triumphs, Tragedies and Marketing Geniuses". And as always in Germany, the censored logo is used.

Kiss Songs Featured In Swedish Mainstream Show

The cheesy Swedish mainstream artist Robert Wells recently had the opening show for his traditional annual summer tour of Sweden called "Rhapsody In Rock". This package tour contains some of the biggest names in Swedish mainstream music. This year the last number of the main set is - believe it or not - a Kiss medley. The female vocalists Charlotte Perelli, Sofia Källgren and LaGaylia Frazier are doing I Was Made For Loving You, Detroit Rock City, Rock N Roll All Nite, God Gave Rock N Roll To You and Heaven's On Fire together with Robert Wells and the orchestra. Totally tacky and cheesy but still kind of interesting that Kiss are featured in a mainstream situation like this. The tour will continue over Sweden all summer.

Funny Picture

I don’t know who took this photo and I don’t like just stealing other people’s photos from the internet. But this picture is so hilarious that I need to share it. It shows Tommy Thayer right before the show at the Download Festival in England when he goes for a quick visit to the bathroom…

Paul Stanley In Italy

Paul Stanley has bought a house in Tuscany, Italy. Right after the last show on the European tour he travelled to Italy to spend two months in his new house. His wife, his two sons and his parents will also spend the summer there.

Eric Singer On The New Alice Cooper Album

At the end on this month (July 29th to be exact) Alice Cooper's new album "Along Came A Spider" will be released. Drums are played by Eric Singer. Eric will also join Alice Cooper on the upcoming tour. The limited vinyl edition of the album can be ordered here:

Bruce Kulick To Baltimore Kiss Expo

Bruce Kulick has been confirmed as the special guest at this year's Kiss Expo in Manchester, MD. The expo takes place Sunday October 5th. More details can be found at http://www.baltimorekissexpo.com/.

Japanese Compilation Available

Click this link to order the new Japanese compilation Kiss This - Kissology. This compilation features re-recorded versions of the classics. See posts below for track list etc.

My Pinball Machine

Not much KISS news to report today so I thought why not post some pictures of my KISS pinball machine.
I bought this ten years ago for $1500. The freight costed me another $500 so total damage was $2000.
A great addition to the KISS collection!

Japanese Compilation's Track Listing Revelead

The upcoming Japanese compilation "Kiss Best - Kissology" will feature the following tracks:

01 DEUCE
02 DETROIT ROCK CITY
03 I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN’ YOU
04 LOVE GUN
05 ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE
06 I LOVE IT LOUD
07 BLACK DIAMOND
08 LICK IT UP
09 CHRISTINE SIXTEEN
10 DO YOU LOVE ME
11 HEAVEN’S ON FIRE
12 CALLING DR.LOVE
13 SHOUT IT OUT LOUD
14 FOREVER
15 HOTTER THAN HELL

The Japanese Compilation Can Now Be Ordered

The upcoming Japanese Collection "Kiss Best - Kissology" can now be ordered from CD Japan. The price is 3200 yen, which equals approx $30. As mentioned before, the compilation features newly recorded versions of old classics as well as a bonus DVD with the 1977 Budokan show.
The CD/DVD can be ordered here:
KISS Best -Kissology- [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] / KISS
The CD (without the bonus DVD) can be ordered here:
KISS Best -Kissology- [Regular Edition] / KISS

www.acefrehley.com For Sale

The domains www.acefrehley.com and www.acefrehley.net are since a couple of weeks for sale. The seller is said to be Mr. Frehley himself. Look at www.acefrehley.com for more details.

The Re-recorded Tracks To Be Featured On Japanese Compilation

August 27th is the release date for the new Japanese KISS collection. The title is "Kiss Best - Kissology".
This compilation CD will include the re-recorded tracks that were rumored to be featured on a CD distributed as a free gift with an Enligsh newspaper in conjunction with the Download show a few weeks ago.
There will also be a limited edition including a DVD, featuring the 1977 show at the Budokan in Tokyo.
I will come back with more details regarding this compilation soon.

New Gold Record Available

A gold record for the Alive 35 Tour has now been released for sale. The price is $199.00. Limited to 2500 copies. For orders and more details, go to http://kissmuseum.com/detail.aspx?ID=1480.

Upcoming Merchandise

www.kissonline.com has posted pictures of some merchandise that soon will be produced. It's the following items: A kids plate, bowl and spoon (made by Sourpuss). A neon clock (made by Silver Buffalo). A dart set (also made by Silver Buffalo). And finally two lighters (made by Zippo). More details can be found at www.kissonline.com.

Kiss To South America?

Internet rumor says that Kiss are confirmed for the headlining spot at Pepsi Music Festival in Argentina in September. This is just a rumor so I can’t confirm it but it would make sense for Kiss to look into South America in the fall. Another rumor has it that Kiss will do a large Asian tour in late 2008 or early 2009. Again, just rumors…