Vinnie Vincent Loses Bankruptcy Appeal

Courthouse News Service reports that Vinne Vincent has lost his sixth circuit appeal from seeking bankruptcy appeal from paying USD 81 000 to Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Vincent lost his claim that Paul and Gene owed him royalty money from "Lick It Up". Read the entire appeal here: http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=inbco20100625700

Kiss School Supplies To Be Released

Kissonline has published this sneek preview of these Walmart school supplies that will be released in late July.

Peter On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Peter Criss has published this comment on the passing of Bill Aucoin.

Our sympathy and love go out to Bill Aucoin's family and friends. If not for Bill Aucoin there would not be a Rock group called Kiss today. He was the fifth Kiss, and always will be. I loved the man and will miss him deeply. See you in heaven Gui .

Ace On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Ace Frehley has published the following comment on the passing of Bill Aucoin:

Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'till the end.

Paul And Gene On Bill Aucoin's Passing

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have published this message on Kissonline:

Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without his vision, leadership and unending dedication, we could never have scaled the heights we have reached.
Bill loved life and lived it to the fullest. Words can never convey his impact on us or those close to him.
Over all the years, he never missed an opportunity to be with us at our shows near his home or fly in for special concerts, including our most recent Madison Square Garden show. He had hoped to attend our London show earlier this month but his illness prevented it. He still planned to visit us upon the start of our upcoming US tour.
We loved him, told him and have peace that he knew it.We will grieve and celebrate all he was and did.We have lost a part of us.

Bill Aucoin's Death Confirmed

Unfortunately the rumors were true. An entire world of Kiss fans mourn the memory of legendary manager Bill Aucoin who passed away this morning due to prostate cancer. Aucoin was born in 1943 and as we all know he played a huge part in making Kiss what they became.

Bill Aucoin's Death On Wikipedia

It is still unconfirmed that Bill Aucoin has died but since a few minutes Wikipedia mentions that he passed away earlier today.

Bill Aucoin Dead?

There are strong internet rumors regarding the legendary Kiss manager Bill Aucoin passing away earlier today (June 28th) due to cancer. Please note that this only should be considered a rumor so far.

Backstage Look At Kiss At Graspop

The signature "ivanodenotarpietro" has posted this funny clip from right behind the stage when Kiss headlined the Graspop Festival yesterday (June 27th).

Kiss At Graspop

Here's a photo from the backstage area at the Graspop Festival that Shannon Tweed has published on her Twitter page.

European Tour Over

Yesterday (June 27th) Kiss headlined the Graspop Festival in Belgium. This was the last show on their European tour that started in early May.

Ace Frehley Interviewed At The Les Paul Tribute

During the tribute to the late Les Paul earlier this month in New York, Backstage Axxess did this interview with Ace Frehley.

Tickets To All US Shows Released Now

Tickets to all Kiss shows in July, August and September in the US and Canada can now be ordered here.

Kiss Mini Refrigerators Coming Soon

Kissonline reports that these Kiss mini refrigerators soon will be released by Boetler Brands.

1973 Kiss Promo Photo Up For Auction!

A mega rare original promotion photo from 1973 is up for auction at Ebay. This is being auctioned by Eliteworks so we can assume that this is the real deal. The photo was taken in the band's rehearsal space at 10 E. 23rd St in New York City in January 1973. The photo is said to have belonged to one of the first Kiss roadies. Check the auction out here.

Kiss Show In California Confirmed

It is now confirmed that Kiss will perform at the Epicenter Twenty Ten Festival in Fontana, CA. The festival takes place September 25th and 26th. Other acts include Eminem, Blink 182 and Papa Roach. Tickets can be bought here.

Gene And Nick On The Kiss Jet

Shannon Tweed has published this photo on her Twitter page showing Gene and Nick Simmons on the Kiss jet on their way to France.

New Kiss TV Commercial

Here's the TV commercial for the upcoming US tour this fall.

Kiss In Malmö

I have just attended the Kiss show at the Stadium in Malmö, Sweden. 22 000 tickets were sold which means that the show was almost sold out. The set list was the same as on the previous shows (including "Beth").

I am out travelling so I will get back in a couple of days with more photos etc but here's one photo I took of Gene.

Gene Simmons Interviewed By Expressen Newspaper

It seems like it's total Kissteria in Sweden at the moment. The newspapers are flooded with reports on what the band members are doing during their days off in Stockholm. The Expressen newspaper has now published a short interview with Gene where he mentions that Stockholm is "an amazing city" and the usual talk about the 3000 licences. A photo collage is also published. Read more here.