Metal Xmas CD Released Tomorrow

I have now gotten hold of a copy of the compilation CD We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year which will be released tomorrow (October 14th). As mentioned here on Kiss On Fire before, it features among other metal celebrities Bruce and Bob Kulick. However, Ace Frehley is NOT featured on this CD.

Some of the songs on the CD are really good, especially Santa Claus Is Back In Town (featuring Tim Ripper Owens on vocals) and God Rest Ye Merry Getlemen (featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommmi, Rudy Sarzo and Simon Wright). The Kulick Brothers play guitar on We Wish You A Merry Xmas and Rockin' Round The Xmas which both sound great. Bob Kulick also plays on Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer.

This is definately an essential addition to any Kiss collection and of course the perfect album to play at upcoming Christmas parties.

The CD can be ordered here:

Kiss Potato Heads Coming Next Year

Kissonline.com reports that Kiss Mr. Potato Heads will be released next spring through Promotional Partners. Is it just me or are the new merchandise items getting sillier and sillier?

First Pressing Of Japanese Destroyer And Rock And Roll Over On Ebay

The first pressing of the Japanese releases of Destroyer and Rock And Roll Over included some nice inserts and they were made as gatefold albums. Both these albums are now available on Ebay. Check the auctions out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336039668&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=110297787243&item=110297787243

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336039668&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=120315714234&item=120315714234

Trailer For Paul Stanley's One Live Kiss DVD

A lot of Paul Stanley news now... A two minute long trailer of Paul's upcoming "One Live Kiss" DVD has been made. Watch it here:


The DVD is released October 21st and it can be pre-ordered here:

Paul Stanley Promises Kiss Spring Tour

Rolling Stone Magazine has made an interview with Paul Stanley where he besides the usual painting stuff mentions that a 35th anniversary tour is planned to happen in the spring. Read the entire article here:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/10/09/paul-stanley-promises-kiss-35th-anniversary-tour-opens-new-painting-exhibit/

Paul Stanley Claims To Have Designed The Kiss Logo

We all have heard that it was Ace Frehley who designed the Kiss logo. This has been mentioned several times in interviews, books etc. So it's a bit surprising that Paul Stanley now claims that he is the one who designed the logo. In an interview with The Conncection Newspaper in Virginia you can read the following:

STANLEY’S HAND was behind the makeup and costumes that helped make KISS world-famous, as well as some of its set designs, album covers and apparel. "I always had a very clear vision for the band and what I wanted it to be," he said. He created the KISS logo sitting at a table in his parents’ house while he lived there. "That’s why the two S’s are not completely parallel," he said, adding that when the band’s design team offered to straighten them, he declined.

Read the entire article here: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=320467&paper=68&cat=104

Gene's Own Presentation DVD On Ebay

When Gene Simmons holds his presentations to potential business partners he uses a 8 minute DVD where the business side of Kiss is explained. One of these DVDs is now up for auction at Ebay. This has never been available to the public so it's a unique opportunity to get hold of an item like this. Check it out here: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336117729&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=180297261570&item=180297261570

Gene Simmons To Appear At MTV Latin America Award Show

MTV Latin America reports that Gene Simmons is among the musicians to appear at the "Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2008". This takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico October 16th. Tokio Hotel, Metallica and Paramore are among the others who will appear. Read more at http://www.mtvla.com/premios/.

Kiss Featured On Myths And Legends

Tomorrow (October 8th) is the premiere of the new season of the TV show "Myths And Legends". Among the myths discussed this season is if it's true that the Kiss comic book was printed in their own blood. We all know that that is true, don't we? More details about the TV show can be found here: http://www.tvland.com/prime/shows/mythsandlegends/

Paul Stanley Performs With Camp Freddy

Camp Freddy (the cover band featuring Dave Navarro, Matt Sorum etc) played last Saturday a show in Malibu. Paul Stanley joined the band on stage for three songs; Whole Lotta Love, All Right Now and Strutter. Read more here: http://www.campfreddy.net/members/events/events.php?event_id=100&a=past&info=1

Interesting Interview With Bob Halligan Jr.

The Greek web magazine Rockpages keeps doing their really interesting interviews with people associated with Kiss. The latest interviews is with Bob Halligan Jr. who co-wrote some of the songs to "Hot In The Shade" together with Paul. Read the interview here:
http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN

Gene Simmons At Cruise

According to www.tennessean.com Gene Simmons will tomorrow (Tuesday) take a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville, TN. This is as a part of the filming of the new season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Read more at http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881001057 and www.generaljackson.com.

Rare Kiss Single On Ebay

One of the rarest 7 inch singles is the Dutch version of "Shout It Out Loud". As you can see that artwork is from the debut album although the single obviously is from the Destroyer era. It's a beatiful single and it's up for auction at Ebay:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336116049&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=260295425301&item=260295425301

Tommy Thayer Takes Part In Charity Concert

Last Wednesday (October 1st) Tommy Thayer took part in a charity concert in Branson, MI. This was a part of an invational golf tournament for the Ozark Mountain Family YMCA. Read more here: http://www.lionsheartinvitational.com/
Here's Tommy Thayer performing "Mustang Sally" together with Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish.

New Alice Cooper Video Featuring Eric Singer

Alice Cooper has made a great three song, 10 minute video from his new album "Along Came A Spider". As you all know, Eric Singer plays the drums here.

Snowy Shaw And Oscar Dronjak Visits Kiss The Exhibtion

The well-known Kiss fans Snowy Shaw (ex-King Diamond, ex-Dream Evil etc) and Oscar Dronjak (Hammerfall) visited the Swedish exhibition "Kiss - The Exhibition". According to Snowy, Kiss is the best thing that has happened to the world since the ice age!

Gene Simmons Feature In Edmonton Sun

The Edmonton Sun has published some pieces from Gene Simmons' speech at the Enterprise Organization. Read it here:
http://blog.canoe.ca/hicksonsix/2008/09/30/gene_simmons_wit_aamp_all_american_wisdo

Rock Your Vote T-Shirts

The Rock Your Vote T-shirts featuring Obama or McCain are now available. Buy these great T-shirts here:

Ace Frehley Will Charge A Fee For Autographs

As previously mentioned, Ace Frehley will attend the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model And Film Expo in Parsippany, NJ October 5th. However, Ace will not sign any guitars or pick guards and he will charge a fee for autographs. Read more at http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm

Lo Mejor De Kiss On Ebay

The rare Argentinian Kiss collection Lo Mejor De Kiss from 1978 is now available on Ebay. I think this is one of the nicest album covers ever from Kiss.
Check the auction out here:

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336112882&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=370091029371&item=370091029371