February 29, 2012
ACE FREHLEY: READY FOR ANOTHER KISS REUNION?
Ace Frehley was interviewed for the new issue of "Rock Hard" magazine in Germany to promote the German release of his autobiography. He mentions, that in the fine and healthy condition he is these days he wouldn't have a problem working with Gene and Paul again. He seems to regret that it is probably too late, but he also said to wait and see what the future holds...


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February 28, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
"Classic Rock presents AOR 6: Kiss in the '80s" features Paul Stanley on the cover and a 12-page article. This issue is already available here or on eBay.


In the March 2012 issue of "Rock Hard" magazine in Germany you will find an article on Ace Frehley and a preview of his autobiography. His autobiography is being released in German on March 20, 2012.
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February 28, 2012
"TITANS OF ROCK" PRESS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY
There will be a press-conference on Thursday to announce details on the South American tour featuring members of many big bands. Gene Simmons will also be present.
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February 28, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

signed airbrush guitar: $ 1.753,-


Zippo lighter set: $ 1.199,-


Destroyer promo display: $ 650,-


vintage shirt: $ 504,-


Destroyer poster: $ 501,-


2 sticker boards from Australia: $ 500,-


bloody towel, guitar pick & pin 1977: $ 499,-


Dutch "Shout it out loud" 7" single: $ 479,-


backpack: $ 400,-


63 bids for this belt buckle: $ 395,-


Rub'n Play set: $ 380,-


Peter Criss used Alive II drumsticks: $ 300,-


Dynasty flashlight in poor condition: $ 270,-


3 Ace Frehley guitar pics Reunion Tour: $ 237,-


Alive II promo misprint for US military with Alive II bag: $ 1.125,-


Beth Japan testpressing 7" single: $ 400,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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February 28, 2012
ACE FREHLEY: NEW ALBUM, BOOK & EUROPEAN FESTIVALS
Ace was interviewed for iheardguitarblog.com, where he mainly talked about his new guitar. But he also talked about his future plans. here's a quote from the interview:

“I’ve started working on a new album, I’m writing a new book… there are a lot of good things on the horizon. At this point I think it’s just going to be an extension of No Regrets. There’s so much I left out because of the deadline, but after talking with so many different people I’ve got so many stories that have eluded me over the years. And there just wasn’t enough room to put them into No Regrets, and I was past the deadline as it was. But I think I’m going to come out with something in the effect of like a No Regrets II. But I also have the idea to put out a guitar book with all my guitar effects, tricks, recording techniques… I’ve learned a lot of tricks from working with a lot of great producers over the years, and I think I should write a book about it!” 

Our time up, I selfishly conclude our interview by asking if there’s any chance of a return here to Australia any time soon. “Yeah! It’s something we’ve been talking about. There are some festivals I think I’m going to be doing this summer in Europe, so maybe we can work in Australia towards the end of this year or early next year. I don’t know particularly how it would work. We still haven’t been to Japan with this current line-up that I have now, so usually Japan and Australia go hand in hand.”
Read the full interview here.
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February 28, 2012
DUTCH PHONE COMPANY AD WITH KISS
(from Dirk Jan Kuipers)
Here is an ad from a Dutch Phone company the bigest Phone company in Holland!! It’s published in newspapers, billboards and on their website.
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February 28, 2012
REMOTE CONTROL VAN
A vintage remote control Kiss van from the '70s still in original package has shown up on eBay and received already its first bid for $ 1.199,99 right away...

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February 27, 2012
PAUL STANLEY & ELTON JOHN
Here you can see photos of Paul Stanley at Elton John's Oscar party yesterday.
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February 27, 2012
ARCHIE MEETS KISS
"Archie meets Kiss" Vol. 4 is in stores now.


An "Archie meets Kiss" paperback will be released in May.

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February 26, 2012
SONIC BOOM RECORDINGS
Here you can see the "Sonic Boom recordings" in the studio.
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February 26, 2012
NEW KISS PODCASTS
Check out these two new Kiss podcasts:

PodKISSt #55: Band of 1.000 faces: KISS are known worldwide for their distinctive visual presentation, most notably their faces. For nearly 40 years, KISS have made some striking visual changes… some subtle, some less-so… and they’ve ignited passionate responses from fans and detractors. On this edition of PodKISSt, we present part 1 of an in-depth discussion about the men, music, and makeup of KISS. So put on your warpaint and grab your guitar! Special thanks to Thanks to Benn Prybutok and Ben Litman. It’s time for another PodKISSt… the KISS fanzine for your ears!

Creatures of the net Episode 35: On COTN Episode 35, Cassius will spin the 15 songs that will turn a casual KISS fan into a diehard. This playlist covers all eras of the band and is not your typical "best of" setlist.

KISS Journal Web TV- Broadcast # 6  - "KISS Revenge in Paris 92"
Part 1 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd_gb4w3hRQ&feature=related
Part 2 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDRq9WTN2g8&feature=related
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February 25, 2012
LADY GAGA IN KISS MAKE-UP
Here you can see photos of Lady Gaga in Paul Stanley make-up at a photo shoot with photographer Terry Richardson.
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February 25, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
oficial US MTV Unplugged DVD


Eric Carr Bobble Head


Colorforms set


Kiss radio with box


toy guitar


remote control van


Unmasked button set


make-up kit


signed Ace Frehley RIAA Award


set combs from Australia 1980


Double-Vue viewmaster


Ace Frehley pen


Kiss Box Set RIAA Award


Pepsi scream machine green


"I was there" button Los Angeles 1977


Ace Frehley necklace


Peter Criss necklace


bedspread


Pepsi scream machine blue


Peter Rockstics


"The Singles" LP from Australia


beach towel


Rub'n Play set


pencils


Paul doll


Kiss Alive Box set Japan


Hotter than hell LP Argentina


Dynasty Picture Disc


Summer Tour 1976 US promo EP


Le mejor de Kiss LP from Argentina


Bravo 19/1976


Young Rock Kiss Special Japan


Kiss pinball machine

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February 24, 2012
ROCK STARS ANNOUNCE COSTA RICA CONCERT FOR MAY 3
(from ticotimes.net)
Members of Kiss, Def Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica and The Cult will be among the performers.
If you ever wanted to see Charlie Sheen, Gene Simmons and former members of Guns N’ Roses perform together – well, apparently it can happen in Costa Rica.
Details about a world tour, and how exactly all these personalities will fit on one stage, will be given at a press conference in Los Angeles at the beginning of March. More guest stars – yes, there’s room for even more – could be announced in upcoming months.
Click here to read the full story.
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February 23, 2012
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK
(from kulick.net)
Hello everyone. I just finished up the Presidents Day Weekend Hollywood Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp, and all I can say is this one shaped up to be one of the most memorable. As you all know, the camp has special guests and there is tons of jamming, rehearsing, and just doing all the things an aspiring musician loves to do. So here's a recap of these 5 busy days.
Click here to read the rest.
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February 23, 2012
KISS AT CHARITY EVENT
Check out Kiss at a charity event in Las Vegas on February 21 in this video on YouTube. Signed Kiss guitars and even Kiss cars were given away.
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February 22, 2012
GIBSON RELEASES ACE FREHLEY BUDOKAN LES PAUL CUSTOM
(from classicrockmagazine.com)
It doesn’t smoke or fire rockets, but original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has told Classic Rock that his new Gibson Budokan Les Paul Custom gets “amazingly close” to the original he rocked in the golden era.

Unveiled at the NAMM trade show in January at four price points (from £9,699 for Gibson’s Custom Aged to £599 for the Epiphone equivalent), the limited run includes 50 high-end models signed by the Spaceman himself.
Click here to read the rest.

The new Ace Frehley guitars are now available at Thomann:
Gibson Ace Frehley aged
Gibson Ace Frehley Vos
Gibson Ace Frehley Vos 4
Gibson Ace Frehley Vos 5
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February 22, 2012
GENE SIMMONS' BIZARRE JOGGING LOOK
(from dailymail.co.uk/Amelia Proud)
He's held his bass guitar wielding hands up to plastic surgery, and even posed before and after his face lift. And Gene Simmons, 62, certainly looked strangely taut as he jogged in Studio City yesterday with his family. The rocker's trademark raven mane flapped as he propelled himself along the sidewalk but his face stayed still.
Click here to read the rest.
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February 21, 2012
KISS MONSTER MINI GOLF GRAND OPENING
Here you can find out all details on the General Opening Day Information and Itinerary for the Kiss Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas on March 15, 2012.
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February 21, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Kissology III 8 x platinum RIAA Award: $ 1.100,-


Kissology II 6 x platinum RIAA Award: $ 1.095,-


Love Gun promo display: $ 1.000,-


first Kiss promo LP, sealed: $ 1.000,-


set busts: $ 675,-


vintage key chain: $ 625,-


set Australian 1980 "contact sheets": $ 600,-


belt buckle: $ 520,-


another key chain: $ 500,-


single old Eric Carr drumstick: $ 500,-


headband: $ 475,-


promo poster for the first album: $ 425,- - seems like the "buy it now" button was set too low...


Kiss on tour game: $ 400,-


"I was there" shirt Los Angeles 1977: $ 215,-


great shirt, great price: Creatures of the night tourshirt: $ 245,-


was to be expected: Sydney 1980 concert poster: $ 759,-


The Originals 1974 - 1979 Japan box set: $ 625,-


Dutch "Rock and Roll all nite" single: $ 318,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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February 21, 2012
KISS KRUISE 2011 REPORT
If you are interested in an extended report on last years Kiss Kruise, check out this report from Daniel Hill.
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February 20, 2012
KISS TO PLAY SONISPHERE UK FESTIVAL AS EUROPEAN EXCLUSIVE ON JULY 6
(from sonisphere.co.uk)
Shooting rockets. Blood spitting. Face Paint. Shiny Boots and utterly jaw dropping triumphant live shows:  SONISPHERE is proud to announce KISS as Friday’s headliner. With a reputation for being perhaps the most flamboyant and entertaining band on the planet, the American Kings will bring their stage extravaganza to SONISPHERE as their only European performance of 2012. While many bands have been chasing the eye liner shock horror dollar and have come and gone without changing the face of music as we know it, KISS have gone from strength to strength garnering praise, success and too many accolades to mention throughout the years, selling over 100 million albums worldwide and counting as the band is poised to unleash new album ‘Monster’ in June 2012.   Says the band:

“You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world, KISS”.

SONISPHERE festival is KISS’ invitation to have the best time of your life with long lost friends such as the anthemic  ‘Rock N Roll All Night’, the jubilant singalong ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ and the rallying cry of ‘God Gave Rock N Roll to You’. We would ask you to lock up your daughters, girlfriends and wives, but with Gene Simmons in town, it’s pretty clear there’s no stopping them. And if you can’t fight them, join them at their only European show of 2012.

More infos here.
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February 19, 2012
AUCTIONS GONE CRAZY...
Auctions for Kiss belt buckles on eBay are going crazy for some reason once in a while. A Peter Criss belt buckle has just sold for $ 689,-:


A Gene Simmons belt buckle sold for $ 617,-!


And theses are not even the highest prices ever paid for Kiss belt buckles.
Wow! Not bad - you might think...

But how expensive sells Kiss stuff in comparison to others?
You better fasten your seat belt, because in comparison to other collectibles, Kiss merchandise is a real bargain.
What about this one:
A "God save then Queen" 7" single from the Sex Pistols, well a promotional one, from 1977 - without picture sleeve. For how much would it go for? $ 1.000? Incredible $ 2.000,-? Or even unbelievable $ 5.000,-?
Well even that would be considered a bargain - this piece of vinyl sold for believe it or not:  $ 17.774,- / € 13.336,- !!!???


Well, and that's not even the most expensive single ever sold on eBay. A Beatles single once sold for over $ 26.000,-.

But Kiss are really expensive with their € 1.000,- meet & greets, aren't they?
Well, for that much you probably wouldn't even get a handshake from Warren Buffet.
Last year a dinner with Warren Buffet was auctioned on eBay.
And for how much did it go for? It would make Gene jealous.
It's an amount you have to look at twice close enough to even being able to read and understand: it sold for... $ 2,345.678,- !!!???
Haha now that was made up, wasn't it? You think so? The auction is still listed on eBay under the completed auctions...


So what is currently the most expensive Kiss auction on eBay?
A Japanese tour jackeet from 1977... for $ 5.000,-.

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February 19, 2012
NEW KISS COMIC COMING SOON
Here you can see the cover of a new Kiss comic, which is coming soon.
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February 18, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Ace Frehley pen


set combs from Australia 1980


double-vue viewmaster


Ace belt buckle


Gene belt buckle


Peter belt buckle


Paul belt buckle


set dolls


Paul Stanley Firehouse helmet


signed Ace Frehley RIAA Award


Donruss box


"Rock and Roll all nite" Japan promo single


Creatures of the night tourshirt


UK Kiss movie poster


green Pepsi scream machine cup


blue Pepsi scream machine cup


"I was there" T-Shirt LA Forum 1977


"Rock and Roll Over" US promo EP


A Taste Of Platinum US promo EP


"Creatures of the night" LP from Brazil with Vinnie Vincent on the cover


Summer Tour 1976 US promo EP


ticket from Manchester 1976


Lyn Christopher LP


"Rock and Roll all nite" single from Holland

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February 18, 2012
KISS BY MONSTER MINI GOLF GRAND OPENING
(from Kissonline)
March 12, 2012: General Opening Day Information and Itinerary:

1:00pm ~ The party kick's off in our parking lot with a day of FREE events featuring the WINNER of the World's Best KISS Tribute Band Contest: "Mr. Speed" performing live throughout the day!

Live Radio Broadcast from KOMP Vegas Rock Radio where you can win FREE tickets for KISS By Monster Mini Golf throughout the day and lots of great prizes!

Face painters, games, food and fun all day!

3:00pm ~ Great opportunity to watch the first Wedding couple and their guests arrive in Rock Star Fashion as they enter KISS by Monster Mini Golf for the 1st ever KISS "Hotter Than Hell" wedding! Then, watch the wedding live from our parking lot via video broadcast!

5:00pm ~ The Red Carpet Walk begins! (actually we have a Black Carpet, as this is a Rockin' establishment!) Yes, we're talking Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and lots of other star studded surprises!

5:00 - 7:00pm ~ VIP Cocktail Party! (For VIP Ticket Holders Only) Chat, eat and drink while you rub shoulders with VIP and stars all inside KISS by Monster Mini Golf with free golfing and swag bags for all VIP's.

7:00pm ~ Doors open to the public!

There are two ways to purchase tickets:

- Buy tickets for the 7:00pm "doors open to the public" and you will be able to book your own Mini Golf Tee time upon purchase! (meaning, you can come in at 7:00pm, get a chance to see the place and know that you also have a confirmed time to play 18 holes of Mini Golf too!)
Ticket price: $14.95 each:

** We will be selling tickets at the door that night but this guarantees your entry and tee time. We will be open till 2am!
- OR - Hang with the VIP's and get treated like Royalty! KMMG Grand Opening Day VIP Tickets (Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event!)

Ticket includes:

Access to our Private Media Only Press Conference with Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons, and Monster Mini Golf Founders! (exact time to be announced, approx 1pm but you will be notified via email)

Access to our entire facility for a sneak peek Private Tour following the press conference. (Great time to take photos!)

Access to our private outdoor VIP area. (FYI this is the Red Carpet area, catering & more)

$50 KISS by Monster Mini Golf Gift Shop Card (Valid for Golf, Games, Snacks Bar, Gift Shop Art Gallery…etc. No expiration date!)

Access to our VIP area to watch the Red Carpet walk, then on to the POSH VIP Cocktail Party with VIP’s, stars, and of course... KISS!

Special Opening Day KISS by Monster Mini Golf Swag Bag

Season Pass to KISS by Monster Mini Golf! (Valid for unlimited KISS

Monster Mini Golf for 3 months from date of first round!

VIP ticket Price: $500.00 (Only 100 Tickets available for this event)

Complete Itinerary will be emailed directly to you.

The general public is welcome to come in at 7:00pm and look around and decide then if you would like to buy a round of Mini Golf. (odds are there will be a wait but we are certainly accepting walk ins!)

We will be open until 2am and then every day thereafter from 10am till 2am, 7 days a week!

BUY GRAND OPENING TICKETS NOW!
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February 18, 2012
"ARCHIE MEETS KISS" ISSUE FOUR
Here you can read a five page preview for issue 4 of the new "Archie meets Kiss" comic.
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February 17, 2012
PRE-ORDER KISS "NOTHIN' TO LOSE" BOOK NOW
(from Kissonline)
"Nothin' to Lose: the Making of KISS (1972-1975)" will be released on August 14, 2012.

Written by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Ken Sharp, "Nothin' to Lose: the Making of KISS (1972-1975)" is a 448-page hardback book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album "Alive!" and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite", a song that nearly four decades later remains one of the band's most enduring anthems.

Drawing on more than 200 interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate fly-on-the-wall account of their launch, charting the struggles and ultimate victories that led them to the threshold of super-stardom. Constructed as an oral history, the book includes original interviews with Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter, as well as producers, engineers, management, Casablanca Records staff, roadies, costume and stage designers, music writers, and musical contemporaries from the time, including original managers Bill Aucoin and Joyce Bogart, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, rock photographers Fin Costello, Norman Seeff, Bob Gruen and Joel Brodsky, promoter Ron Delsener, Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, Dick Clark, Alice Cooper, Iggy & the Stooges, Todd Rundgren and Marshall Crenshaw, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Styx, Nazareth, Slade, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep, Argent, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Mott the Hoople, the New York Dolls, James Gang, Wishbone Ash, Status Quo, Savoy Brown, Manfred Mann's Earth band, Black Oak Arkansas, Todd Rundgren, the Guess Who, Jo Jo Gunne, Montrose, the Ramones, Suzi Quatro, The Rockets among others.

The end result is an indelible and irresistible portrait of a band on the rise and the music scene they changed forever. Profusely illustrated with scores of rare photographs and vintage ephemera.

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February 17, 2012
GENE TALKS MONEY, POLITICS AND ROCK
(from Reuters)
Legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons talks to Rob Cox about his business ventures and the state of the music industry. Click here to see the interview.
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February 16, 2012
KISS TOUR SOUTH AMERICA IN JULY?
The Brazilian newspaper Destag reports, that Kiss will play in Brazil in July...
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February 16, 2012
GENE TO BE HONORED WITH GOLDEN GODS AWARD
(from Kissonline)
America’s only hard-rock and heavy-metal award show is back for 2012! The fourth annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW presented by Epiphone® will take place Wednesday, April 11, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. For the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live in its entirety on Xbox LIVE, as well as on the Xbox and Revolver Facebook pages.

The Golden God Award, given to one special honoree a year who embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal, will go to KISS demon Gene Simmons, whose band will release their highly anticipated 20th studio album, “Monster,” this year. “It's an honor and privilege to accept the Golden God Award,” Simmons said in a statement. “A God is only as powerful as the faithful who worship him. Signed, [THE] GOD OF THUNDER.”
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February 16, 2012
GENE ON WHITNEY HOUSTON'S DEATH
Here you can see a report on Whitney Houston's death on Fox News. Gene also gives his opinion on her death.
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February 16, 2012
"ARCHIE MEETS KISS" ISSUE FOUR SNEAK PEEK
(from ultimateclassicrock.com/Matthew Wilkening)
Kiss‘s battle against zombies in Riverdale are about to come to an end, with the fourth and final issue of ‘Archie Meets Kiss’ headed to comic book stores next Wednesday (Feb. 22). Don’t wanna wait that long? We’ve got an exclusive sneak peek for you!
Click here to read the rest.
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February 15, 2012
"NO REGRETS" REVIEW
(from 102themountain.com/Alan K. Stout)
When former KISS guitarist Ace Frehely first put the word out about two years ago that he was penning an autobiography, he was candid enough to admit that his recollections of much of the '70s and the '80s were a bit of a blur. Living a fast life of wine, women and song - and drugs - had made it that way. But with some fine prodding by co-authors Joe Layden and John Ostrosky, Frehley's memory came alive. And his recently released book, "No Regrets," is a total page-turner.
Click here to read the rest.
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February 15, 2012
GENE ON CNBC
Gene Simmons was interviewed on CNBC's Squawk On The Street at the NYSE on Tuesday 14th February 2012. Click here to see the interview.
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February 15, 2012
NEW KISS BOOK FOR SPECIAL PRICE
The new official 448-page book "Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975)" is currently available for a special price at Amazon.com. It will be released on August 14, 2012.

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February 15, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that a prototype speaking version of the Kiss pinball machine was made ahead of its time but failed to be marketed? This is reported on silverballmuseum.com and on ipdb.org where it says:
A 'Kiss' prototype was built which used speech. Allan Reizman, Engineering Lab Supervisor at Bally, shares his remembrances of this: The talking Kiss prototype did make it out of the lab at least once and was displayed at the 1979 AMOA show in Chicago where it was viewed by all. I believe it said things like, "Shoot the K" and "Kiss!" when you completed a Kiss row. Somebody recently reminded me it groaned, "Too much Rock and Roll!" when you tilted it.
The game was only done as a one-time concept.

... that a long time before Kiss and Chelsea Peter Criss has released a single with his band "The Barracudas" in 1966? The single was recently listed on eBay and sold for $ 174,98. Click here to see the auction, where you can also listen to audio samples of both sides of the record.
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February 14, 2012
KISS "HOTTER THAN HELL" WEDDING AUCTION RESULT
The auction for the "Hotter than hell" Kiss wedding on eBay has closed. Click here to see for how much the wedding sold for.
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February 14, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS WOLOCH
(from kissfanzine.com)
The design wizard
Ever since I since I discovered Kiss in the 70's, the design and packaging of the albums and merchandise have always fascinated me. And the ‘magic world’ of illustrations and typography It showed me had a lot to do with my own choices later in my working life. So It’s a real pleasure to be able to publish this interview I have done with the Kiss design ‘mastermind’ in the 70's and 80's, Dennis Woloch. It’s a dream I have had since I read the great interview he did with the ‘Kiss This’ fanzine in the beginning of the 90's. And thank you very much Dennis for being to willing to answer these questions. You have made my day.
Q. Tell us a little about your background and what kind of work you did for you did for Howard Marks before you started working with Kiss.
I was the Art Director at Howard Marks Advertising in New York for 22 years. Eventually I became the VP/ Creative Director.
Click here to read the rest.
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February 14, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

set Kiss dolls: $ 1.850,-

set Kiss busts: $ 675,-

Creatures of the night promo display: $ 650,-

signed Kiss Convention Destroyer lithograph: $ 500,-

sleeping bag: $ 455,-

signed Dynasty concert poster: $ 400,-

Ace Frehley Gibson promo stand up display: $ 300,-

set Dynasty teddy bears: $ 280,-

velvet poster 1976: $ 255,-

concert ticket 1977 + newspaper concert review: $ 201,-

set big Kiss pandas: $ 180,-

The Elder Picture Disc: $ 175,-

Kiss on Tour game: $ 150,-

Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo Kiss Panda series pin set: $ 150,-

Ace Frehley Solo T-Shirt 1978: $ 148,-

complete set Rock the Nation 2004 Instant Live CD's: $ 599,-

"Creatures of the night" LP with Vinnie on the cover + unused concert ticket Brazil 1983: $ 565,-

Lo mejor de Kiss LP: $ 182,-

Kiss pinball machine: € 2.200,-

Dragster Kiss car: € 132,50

More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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February 13, 2012
"TITANS OF ROCK" TOUR ANNOUNCED
(from Noisecreep)
Talk about an all-star lineup! Guitarist Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) confirmed via Facebook that he, along with many of his famous friends, will team up for what is being dubbed the Titans of Rock tour in South America.

Joining Stevens will be Gene Simmons (KISS), Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver), Joe Elliot (Def Leppard), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Ed Roland (Collective Soul), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver), Jason Newsted (Metallica), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Vince Neil (Motley Crue).

Not surprisingly, Gene Simmons owns the trademark for the actual title "Titans of Rock." The phrase was registered in October of 2011.

While key details about Titans of Rock remain unknown, tour dates were recently announced. The Titans of Rock will perform a two-week swing of South American countries beginning in April.

April 19 - Lima, Peru
April 21 - Sao Luis, Brazil
April 22 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
April 24 - Paraguay
April 26 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
April 28 – Santiago, Chile
April 30 - Guatemala City, Guatemala
May 02 - San Jose, Costa Rica

No ticket information has been released yet. Stay tuned to Noisecreep for more info.
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February 13, 2012
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK
Bruce has a new message on his website where he reviews his recent trip to Australia. Click here to check out what he has tosay.
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February 11, 2012
KISS' HELLO KITTY CROSSOVER PLUSH TOYS REVEALED
(from animenewsnetwork.com)
Front man Gene Simmons revealed worldwide plans with Sanrio character last June.

Sanrio revealed the first crossover goods that it is creating with the American rock band KISS. Four plush figures reimagine the four KISS band members, as they appeared on the jacket cover from the band's Dynasty album. The release date and price have not been set yet, but Sanrio and KISS also displayed keyholders, cases, and other character goods.
Click here to read the rest and to see the "Hello Kitty" Kiss plush dolls.
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February 11, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Lo mejor de Kiss LP


LP: Double Platinum in white from Australia


view master


Donruss Box


toy guitar


remote control van


belt buckle


Birmingham Evening mail 1996


first tourbook 1976


Kiss radio with box


2 Kiss trucks


record player


Paris 1983 concert poster


LP: Hotter than hell from Argentina


Best of CD from Japan

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February 10, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH ACE
(from Noisecreep)
It all goes back to 1977, when KISS hit the stage at Nippon Budokan in Japan.

That night, guitarist Ace Frehley played a Cherry Sunburst, three-pickup Les Paul Custom, creating a sound that would inspire an army of musicians to come. "This was the ultimate marriage of pop and heavy rock, driven to meteoric heights by the record industry marketing machine, and ultimately attaining that otherworldly presence that great stadium rock should achieve: unbridled fantasy and party-hard reality rolled into one glorious explosion," said Gibson Guitars about Frehley and KISS at the time.

In celebration of Ace, his axe and that magical era in Kisstory, Gibson Custom recently released the Ace Frehley 'Budokan' Les Paul Custom, produced in a strictly Limited Edition of 50 hand-aged guitars signed by the artist, with a further 100 hand-aged guitars, and 150 guitars treated in Gibson Custom's VOS process.

Ace spoke to Noisecreep about his new guitar, KISS, and what he has in store in 2012.
Click here to read the interview.
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February 10, 2012
"HOTTER THAN HELL" WEDDING AUCTION
(from Kissonline)
KISS By Monster Mini Golf to Auction off Wedding Package Starting February 10 with KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as Guests of Honor
Bidding for the first “Hotter Than Hell” wedding is now open on eBay!
Click here for details.
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February 9, 2012
TOBY WRIGHT
(from rockpages.gr/Sakis Nikas)
“Carnival of Souls” was an album that divided the KISS fans and caused major controversy in all the forums and the fanzine columns around that time. To tell you the truth, personally I needed a few months to adjust to the new musical direction of KISS. The person behind the console was Toby Wright, a producer responsible also for albums by such artists as Alice in Chains, Korn, Sevendust and many others. I am sure that all the die-hard KISS fans had noticed his name...10 years before “Carnival of Souls”. We talked exclusively with Toby via Skype... 
Click here to read the interview.
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February 9, 2012
BRUCE KULICK GUITAR CLINICS IN AUSTRALIA
(from YouTube/allansmusicbillyhyde)
Ex-KISS Lead Guitarist Bruce Kulick returned to Allans Music + Billy Hyde to revisit the classic KISS album "Revenge" which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012. During the clinic Bruce played demos and samples from the making of the album and shared his anecdotes from the creation of this Bob Ezrin (KISS, Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper) produced opus.
Click here to see the video.
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February 7, 2012
ACE FREHLEY'S "ANOMALY" LP IN SILVER VINYL
Ace Frehley's "Anomaly" LP will be released as a double LP in gatefold sleeve in silver vinyl in April 2012.
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February 7, 2012
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Gene's bass from the Kiss Symphony concert: $ 4.928,-


Paul Stanley PS10 guitar 1995: $ 2.500,-


Kiss banner from 1977: $ 600,-


Dressed to kill press kit: $ 495,-


sleeping bag: $ 450,-


record player: $ 419,-


gold coins: $ 380,-


LP storage box: $ 350,-


Donruss box 2nd series: $ 330,-


desktop calender (23 sheets): $ 325,-


TV-guide 1978: 50 bids (!!), $ 293,-


ice cream wrappers: $ 275,-


Creatures of the night tourbook: $ 224,-


signed Ace photo: $ 175,-


Alive II LP (part 1) from Argentina: $ 175,-


The Originals LP: $ 482,-


Kiss Coca Cola bottle: $ 429,-


"To hot to handle" box set: $ 425,-


Japanese mag with poster: $ 300,-


"Creatures of the night" LP with Vinnie on the cover: $ 276,-


"The Kiss collection" cassettes from Brazil: $ 256,-


Ace Frehley: Rock Soldiers LP: $ 224,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
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February 7, 2012
GENE SIMMONS TOURS SOUTH AMERICA
Under the name of his new company "Titans of Rock" Gene will tour South America in April. Fans can buy "meet & greet" passes and puchase his basses. More infos and tourdates can be found here on his official website for his instruments.

"Titans of Rock" Tour Dates
(Meet & Greet with Gene Simmons)
April 19, 2012 Lima, Perú Explanada Monumental
April 22, 2012 Sao Paolo, Brasil Credit Card Hall
April 24, 2012 Paraguay Jockey Stadium
April 26, 2012 Buenos Aires, Argentina Estadio Malvinas
April 28, 2012 Santiago de Chile, Movistar Arena

Rumoured are also dates in Guatemala City (April 30) and San Jose in Costa Rica at Stadium Saprisa (May 2).
Since these are all stadium dates, these dates could possibly coincide with a South American Kiss tour...
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February 7, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
(from Roberto Ariberti)
In the last Kerrang Special "The 666 Albums to have before to die" there is a 2 page article on Kiss Destroyer and other Kiss klassic albums.
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February 7, 2012
BOOK REVIEW: ACE FREHLEY: NO REGRETS
(from The West Australian)
Ace Frehley: No Regrets
Ace Frehley
Simon & Schuster, $32.99

Whatever you think of Kiss, you can't deny they had an impact. Inspired by The Beatles - and sounding nothing like them - Kiss used merchandise to spread their image and make lots of money. Masks, comics, lunchboxes, toothbrushes, tattoos and so on... it became possible to have Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter watching over all of your daily activities in the 1970s. With the inevitable Kiss Kasket in 2001, you could even go to the grave with your favourite made-up band.
Click here to read the rest.

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February 5, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that Van Halen once covered "Rock and Roll all nite" live in concert? You can hear Van Halen's version of the song here.
... that "Sweet Ophelia" and "Too many Mondays" were recorded by Wicked Lester in 1972, but those songs were both written and first published by Barry Mann in 1970? Click here to listen to Barry Mann's version of "Sweet Ophelia", and here to listen to his version of "Too many Mondays".
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February 4, 2012
GENE & SHANNON ON 20/20
Click here to watch a 20/20 report "Inside Gene Simmon's and Donny Osmond's successful marriages."
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February 4, 2012
GENE SIMMONS' SMOOTH MOVE IN KISS ROOM
(from abc news)
Rocker gives tour of memorabilia room while making googly eyes at wife.
Click here to watch the clip.
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February 4, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Dynasty Picture Disc


first German 7" single 1975


Rock and Roll all nite (live) 7" single Germany


C'mon and love me 7" single Germany


Killers Picture Disc


Dynasty Pisture Disc


Alive II notebook


Kiss wine


first tourbook 1976


Kiss radio


Vintage Kiss Photos book


backpack


Poster magazine 12/1979


Gene's bass from the Kiss Symphony concert


sleeping bag


Creatures of the night tourbook


record player


Swiss Kiss movie poster


Revenge tourbook


Ace Halloween costume


Unmasked Picture Disc

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February 4, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover of the new issue of "Metal Hammer" in Spain.

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February 4, 2012
PAUL ON NIGHTLINE
Here you can see a report about singers who needed vocal surgery, including an interview with Paul.
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February 3, 2012
DECIBEL GEEK PODCAST RELEASES ERIC CARR DISCUSSION EPISODE WITH LORETTA CARAVELLO
Episode Now Available for Download/Streaming

The Decibel Geek Podcast has released an Eric Carr (KISS) themed episode featuring an in-depth discussion of the late drummers life and career with sister, Loretta Caravello. Hosts Chris Czynszak & Aaron Camaro speak freely with Carr’s sibling about his time with KISS, his legacy, and her caretaking of the drummers estate in the years since his passing in 1991.

Caravello also shares her thoughts on some rumors that have been floating around the internet over the years; including one about former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent acquiring ownership of Carr’s makeup design.

This special Eric Carr-themed episode features music from the drummers time in KISS as well as clips from the new album ‘Unfinished Business’ which features many well-known hard rock and metal musicians contributing to round out unfinished demos that Carr had recorded during his career.

The Decibel Geek Podcast was launched in June of 2011 by Chris Czynszak, a former rock journalist and webmaster. With co-host Aaron Camaro, the Decibel Geek Podcast is quickly earning a reputation as one of the go-to music commentary podcasts on the internet. This episode, as well as previous episodes, are available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, as well as the official Decibel Geek Podcast website.

To access the Decibel Geek Podcast visit www.dbgeekshow.blogspot.com.
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February 3, 2012
GENE CONFIRMS ANGRY BIRDS GAME, IN TALKS WITH PLAYSTATION
(from industrygames.com)
Gene Simmons knows business as well as he knows rock n roll. In addition to selling over 100 million records and DVDs, he’s turned KISS into a licensing behemoth that includes over 3,000 items ranging from condoms to coffins. Now the star of the hit reality TV series, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels”, has entered the technology space with Ortsbo (Ortsbo.com). The rock legend has joined the digital language translation company, in part, because he speaks five languages (English, Hebrew, Hungarian, German, and some Japanese) and is learning Mandarin.

Simmons, who was at the Sundance Film Festival with comic book legend Stan Lee last week, talks about how Ortsbo, and technology, is changing music, and the world, and offers his thoughts on music video games in this exclusive IndustryGamers interview. Note near the end his comments on securing an Angry Birds game deal and that he's in talks with Sony PlayStation as well.
Click here to read the interview.
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February 2, 2012
DESTROYER RE-RELEASE DATE PUSHED BACK
(from Blabbermouth.net)
The release date of the deluxe 25th-anniversary edition of KISS' classic fourth album, "Destroyer", has been pushed back to April 17. The two-disc set will feature remixes of the original LP by producer Bob Ezrin, outtakes from the 1976 album sessions as well as the LP's original cover art.
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February 2, 2012
BRUCE KULICK PACKING HUGE CROWDS FOR AUSTRALIAN GUITAR CLINICS
(from seymourduncan.com)
Bruce Kulick, who was the lead guitarist for KISS spanning 12 years, has returned to Australia for a series of clinics celebrating the music of KISS and bringing some great songs from Revenge and other albums that were never played live in Australia.
Click here to read the rest.
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February 1, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH PAUL
(from YouTube/ Wall Street Journal)
KISS frontman Paul Stanley sits with WSJLive's Lee Hawkins for an exclusive interview on his music, his business decisions, and his thoughts on a thirty-year career. Plus Stanley promises that the next KISS album will be the "best we've ever done."
Here you can see the 22-minute video.
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