November 30, 2011
Q & A FROM HOLLAND EXPO
The Q & A session with Eric Singer from the Kiss Expo in Holland can now be seen on YouTube:
Part 1
Part 2
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November 29, 2011
ESP TOURDATES
(from Franz Klinger)
Since I plan to go to the ESP concert in Milano I asked for the full correct list of all the tourdates which are nowhere to be found on the internet. Here they are:

01.12 / Vague A l'Ame / Veysonnaz / Switzerland
02.12/ Telfs / Austria (only with John and Bruce) and same day Eric Singer will be in Modena at Kiss Expo
03.12 / Aula Chantemerle / Moutier / Switzerland
08.12 / Rock n Roll Arena / Romagniano Sesia  NO / Italy
09.12 / Gjerdrum Kulturhus / Gjerdrum / Norway
10.12 / Zaklete Rewiry Club / Wroclaw / Poland
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November 29, 2011
DUTCH KISS EXPO REVIEW
(from Rockheads Kiss Weblog)
Yesterday we went to the KISS Expo in Holland with KISS-drummer Eric Singer as a special guest!
Finally since years there was a expo organised in our country and when we arrived there where a lot of people waiting in line.
We had VIP tickets, so we got in earlier and we got to meet Eric first.

When we meet Eric, he was in a great mood and he would sign everything you wanted. He signed our Meet & Greet photo's and VIP Pass.

After the Meet & Greet we went to see all the merchandise that was for sale, there was a lot, from vintage to new items. KISSonline was there who sold a lot of cool stuff. We talked to a lot of fans and I got a lot of compliments about my KISS blog and that's always great to hear and I appreciate it!

Around 4 PM it was time for the Q&A with Eric, he told us that the band has recording 13 tracks for the new Monster album! Also there'll be a Monster book been released, a special edition for each country! After the release of the new album there'll be a would tour that will go on till 2013 and they'll have a brand new show and costumes. Eric wouldn't reveale any more songtitels (only the ones we know) or a release date for Monster...

After the Q&A was over it was time to go out for dinner and when we got back tribute band KISS on the Rocks end this great KISS expo with a cool show.
We had a great day and we're looking forward to the next KISS expo!
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November 29, 2011
ROCK HARD KISS SPECIAL
The Rock Hard Kiss Special magazine will be released tomorrow. You can buy the magazine on eBay for $ 12,99 on eBay. More infos about the magazine in the auction on eBay.

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November 29, 2011
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Ace signed Gibson guitar: $ 7.000,-


record player with box: 43 bids, unbelievable $ 3.700,- (!!??)


it got sold! "Hot in the shade" promo paperweight: $ 1,950,-!!??


set Kiss dolls: $ 1.499,-


Destroyer In House Award: $ 865,-


no joke! $ 632,- for a belt buckle !!??


Ace Frehley necklace: $ 595,- !!??


leather jacket: $ 565,-


Kisstory book: $ 500,-


signed Ace Frehley poster: $ 455,-


sleeping bag: $ 395,-


Gene Simmons ice chest cooler: $ 360,-


Vintage Kiss Photos book: $ 224,-


"Creatures of the night LP" from Brazil with Vinnie on the cover: $ 393,-


"Creatures of the night" LP: $ 170,-


"One night in an empty Arena" LP: $ 152,-


"Double Platinum" cassette from Japan: $ 150,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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November 29, 2011
ACE FREHLEY PHOTOS
Ace has published these 2 photos of him with his broken wrist on his website:

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November 29, 2011
DUTCH KISS EXPO REVIEW
(from Kiss on the Rocks)
Yesterday was one of the best days in our life. Eric Singer and Kissonline came over to attend, our Kiss expo in ATAK Enschede. It was an amazing event!
The 400+ fans that attended the event got to meet Eric, get pictures and autographs, attend his Q&A,
and get the latest greatest merchandise from Kissonline. Also, 2 halls of dealers offered a wide selection of vintage merchandise.
The evening was closed by a performance of KISS on the RockS.
Click here to read the rest.
Some video footage from the event can be seen here.
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November 29, 2011
NEW KISS MERCHANDISE AT AMAZON
There is some new Kiss merchandise available at Amazon:
Amazon Germany:


Amazon USA:

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November 29, 2011
BRUCE KULICK IN SPAIN
Here you can see footage of Bruce Kulick & John Corabi unplugged in Madrid on November 25th.
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November 29, 2011
KISS PANDA COMMERCIAL
Here you can see a commercial for the Kiss Pandas.
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November 29, 2011
ACCIDENT FORCES ACE FREHLEY TO CANCEL UK TOUR DATES
(from acefrehley.com)
Ace Frehley has been forced to cancel his three upcoming UK tour dates due to a fractured left wrist resulting from a fall in his home yesterday. Doctors applied a fiberglass cast to Frehley’s hand and arm, and he has been instructed not to play guitar or use his wrist for a minimum of ten days. Ace would like to convey his deepest heartfelt apologies to all of his UK fans and to make it up to them, has already signed on to headline Hard Rock Hell 2012 next December. He hopes to be able to announce the additional rescheduled dates soon.
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November 28, 2011
FOOTAGE FROM DUTCH EXPO
Here you can see footage from the Expo in Holland yesterday including some questions from the Q&A session. Eric mentioned that Kiss already recorded 13 songs for the new record.
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November 28, 2011
ACE TO CANCEL UK TOUR?
Supposedly Ace is about to cancel the UK tour due to a broken wrist.
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November 27, 2011
KISS EXPO HELSINKI REPORT
(from sakke73/Kiss Forum)
We had the third annual Kiss Expo here yesterday in Helsinki and the special Guests were Bob and Bruce Kulick, John Corabi, Gordon Gebert and KISS
FOREVER band. The most interesting person in my opinion was Bob Kulick who was in Europe for the first time since 1996.
There were 400 fans attending the expo and sellers from Sweden and Finland.
Here are some videos, the first one Bob and Bruce are telling about Killers and Creatures sessions and the death of Eric Carr and how the band reacted for that and their future plans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlI2-XaxUTw&feature=share

Strutter and Beth featuring both brothers:
http://www.youtube.com/user/zakke72?feature=mhee#p/a/u/1/CHHKb6IsZiU

and photo session with fans:
http://www.youtube.com/user/zakke72?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/CXPZAdGENDk
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November 27, 2011
GOOGLE STREET VIEW SHOWS "DRESSED TO KILL" ALBUM COVER LOCATION
(from mail online)
Google Street View has proven itself to be a handy tool - it can be used for everything from scouting out a travel destination to simply seeing if a restaurant or bar is worth visiting.
Now there's a new use for the feature: music lovers can track down their favourite album cover locations.

Sean Yeaton from vice.com painstakingly looked up the locations of ten iconic album covers, matching the orientation of each with the best images Street View could provide. He admitted it was a bit geeky but said it could also be very rewarding.

Some were easy to find - after all, there are heavy clues about where to look in the titles of the Beatles album Abbey Road, or Eric Clapton's 461 Ocean Boulevard.
Others, such as Neil Young's After The Gold Rush, are a little harder to track down.

Dressed To Kill, Kiss
Anyone walking along 8th Avenue in New York City might get a sudden jarring feeling that they are being watched by some slightly leery goons in face paint and ill-fitting suits.
That's because the corner of 23rd Street and 8th is the location for Kiss's third studio album cover.
The idea originally came from a photoshoot for Creem magazine - depicting Kiss as superheroes, who would eventually swoop down to save an audience from the perceived 'horrors' of a John Denver concert.

One picture required the band to dress in their mild-mannered 'Clark Kent' suits, and photographer Bob Gruen took this picture as they were heading back to their car from the studio.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 26, 2011
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
German movie poster


make-up kit


7" single "A world without heroes" from Austria


7" single "I love it loud" from Canada


Paul Stanley Ibanez guitar 1979


7" single "I" from Austria


Rub'n Play


Destroyer mirror 1977


Japan Kiss Special 1977


bidding battle for an Ace Frehley necklace...


Alive II misprint


record player with box


Destroyer Award


Eric Singer Kiss Kruise drumsticks


Japan 2003 tourbook


Love Gun seat covers


US movie poster


Lois Kiss Special 1979


UK tourbook & ticket

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November 25, 2011
HOLLAND EXPO INFOS
The Kiss Expo in Holland with Eric Singer will take place this Sunday. Here are some infos from the promoter:

Timeplanning Kiss expo

We’ve had many questions on the exact dayplanning for the expo this Sunday, in ATAK Enschede. Here it is…

14.00 hrs Doors open for VIP’s only
Eric will meet the VIP’s first, starting right after VIP’s enter the venue.
15.00 hrs General admission
15.30 hrs Q&A Eric Singer (* see below)
16.15 hrs Make up contest hosted by Eric Singer (** see below)
17.00 hrs Meet & Greet for General admission ticket holders (*** see below)
20.30 hrs Kiss on the Rocks in concert

Timeschedule subject to change

Q&A Eric Singer *:
You can still hand in your questions for Eric. Send an e-mail with your question to: eric@kissontherocks.com with your name and your question

Make-up contest **:
Eric looks forward seeing all of you in make up. For the best looking Kiss outfits/make up there will be prices by Kissonline. Best looking kid, best looking catman, best looking girl, make sure you’re there and we can spot you!
Please note: friends of Kiss on the Rocks and tribute bands / professional impersonators will not be able to join in the contest.

Meet & Greet ***:
Due to the high turn-out (only few tickets left) we will be forced to do an efficient meet & greet with Eric. Please understand Eric will not be able to sign multiple items (just one item per person). He wants to meet all of you, but with over 400 people there, we will have to keep this efficient to ensure everyone gets their autograph. Please work with the organization to make this a party for all. Everyone will be getting a wristband which will be removed after meeting Eric and getting your autograph. VIP pass holders will also receive a VIP laminate.

We have a surprise after the tribute bands gets on stage, so make sure you will stay until the end. That shouldn’t be a problem after all: we have dealers from all over Europe and the USA, and will be showing some great Kiss footage on DVD. Kiss on the Rocks has some special surprises as well.

This is going to be fun!
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November 24, 2011
REMEMBERING ERIC CARR
20 years ago today Eric Carr passed away due to cancer. He will always be rememberd in the hearts of the fans. Kiss made this official statement on Kissonline:

Twenty years ago today, our friend Eric Carr passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Over the eleven years Eric spent with KISS, he played over 800 concerts to millions of fans around the world, and he brought joy to and touched the lives of so many people. Here are some thoughts and memories that the band would like to share.
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At a time when KISS was in the midst of upheaval and turmoil Eric brought calm, and an optimism that refocused our priorities so we could move forward. I can't overstate his contribution to our rebirth. His dedication to his music was only matched by his dedication to his fans. He was a kind soul who couldn't say an unkind word about anyone and I think of him all the time.

- Paul Stanley
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Eric Carr was a beloved member of KISS for 11 years. His drumming was as powerful as his love and devotion for the fans and remains in the hearts of many to this day...

- Eric Singer
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Eric Carr was a special person and a friend. He would always go out of his way to be friendly and say something nice. I remember the band was mixing Hot in the Shade back in 1989 at Cherokee Studios in LA. HITS was a miss-mash of sorts and everyone was throwing in their two cents on the mix, you know, 'Turn up the guitars, turn up the bass.." I was listening and remember saying to the engineer, "Where's the drums?" At the end of the night, Eric quietly pulled me aside and said, "Thanks for mentioning the drums.." He appreciated that.. A good guy.

- Tommy Thayer
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I never knew anyone more humble in my life.
Eric Carr was a kind soul who never said anything bad about anybody.
He was also a double threat on drums, and vocals.
I miss him.

- Gene Simmons
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November 23, 2011
ERIC CARR THROUGH THE YEARS PART 4
Here you can see part 4 of the "Eric Carr through the years" series to promote the new Eric Carr CD "Unfinished business". This time featuring Carrie Stevens and Eddie Trunk.

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November 23, 2011
CNN RE-AIRING KISS SPECIAL ON THURSDAY
(from Kissonline)
A CNN exclusive: Poppy Harlow goes inside the world of KISS – the band and the brand. From coffins to comic books to condoms, KISS has licensed about 3,000 pieces of merchandise, more than any other band. Harlow interviews Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley at their homes in Los Angeles, talks to the entire band at their studio, then accompanies KISS to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for a rock concert before nearly 30,000 fans. This is KISS like you’ve never seen before.
One hour – four stories you won’t want to miss. CNN Presents hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and Dr. Sanjay Gupta , re-airing Thurs, Nov 24th.
Click here for more information on CNN's KISS Inc.
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November 23, 2011
KISS SHRINE INTERFERES WITH VERIZON SERVICE
(from fox16.com/Josh Rosenthal)
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Stacie "Mack" McIntosh is not your typical stylist. This is not your typical salon.

About one year ago, two of Mack's friends gave her a shrine dedicated to the band KISS as a gift. It sits in her salon and is about the size of an old-fashioned arcade game, covered in KISS pictures and memorabilia. The shrine's centerpiece is a mock KISS stage, complete with a light show.

Mack says her friends gave it to her, "because we all love KISS, they loved me, and it was a way for them to take their memorabilia and let the world share in all of our love for KISS."

Just one problem: Verizon says the shrine is interfering with their signal. They issued a statement, saying in part: "the interference is minimal and localized ... the device interferes with the spectrum for which we are licensed." Verizon wants Mack to get rid of the machine or at least leave it unplugged.

Click here to read the rest and to see the TV-report.
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November 23, 2011
BRUCE KULICK & VINCE NEIL AT "ROCK'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP"
Here you can see a clip of Bruce Kulick & Vince Neil playing "Smokin' in the boys room" in the "Rock'n Roll Fantasy camp".
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November 23, 2011
INTERVIEW WITH GENE
Here you can see an interview with Gene at the "American Music Awards". He said the new album containing 15 new tracks will be coming out in late spring. There will also be a Monster book and a 10 hour Monster DVD set, followed by a Monster tour.
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November 22, 2011
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Kiss pinball machine: $ 3.222,-


Smeone bid $ 2.650,- (!!??) for the Japanese Originals II promo poster. However, it wasn't enough - reserve not met...


$ 2.199,- for a signed Punisher bass


No joke! $ 1.525,- for a Gene Simmons necklace...


The Paul Stanley necklace sold for only $ 567,-


sealed toy guitar: $ 1.425,-


another toy guitar: $ 1.125,-


$ 999,- for a set of the original Kiss dolls


Hotel Diplomat 1973 clippings: $ 500,-


It got sold! The Aussie Gene Simmons marionette from 1980: $ 495,-


pens, pencils & flyer: $ 450,-


Double-Vue viewmaster: $ 427,-


signed Lick it up photo: $ 400,-


set of replica ice cream boxes: $ 350,-


belt buckle: $ 338,-


The Elder LP from Turkey: $ 300,-


German pinball machine: € 2.200,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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November 21, 2011
NEW OFFICIAL KISS BOOKS AND COMICS
A Deluxe Edition of the "Archie meets Kiss" comics with 112 pages will be released on May 1st, 2012 as paperback edition.


A "Collector's Edition" with 160 pages will be released at the same time.


On June 19th, 2012 the book "Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975)" will be released containing 448 pages!

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November 21, 2011
KISS 2012 CALENDAR
The 16 month 2012 Kiss calendar from Poster Revolution is now available with a 52% discount for just $ 9,70.

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November 21, 2011
DID YOU KNOW...
...that "Lois" Jeans were very popular in the '70s in Holland and Belgium. In November 1979 they promoted the Jeans with Kiss Poster Special. It is currently listed on eBay.

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November 21, 2011
GENE & SHANNON
Here you can see a photo of Gene & Shannon at the American Musik Awards yesterday. Videos with Gene can also be seen there.
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November 20, 2011
GENE & PAUL SIGN SESSION
(from Kissonline)
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will hold a signing session at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of 'ARCHIE MEETS KISS!' The event takes place Wednesday, November 30th. Wristbands will be available at 10 AM with the purchase of the comic book. The event is limited to 100 fans and two items per person.

Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Avenue (SE corner of Melrose and La Brea)
Los Angeles, CA 90038
www.goldenapplecomics.com/
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November 19, 2011
ACE FREHLEY'S WILD ROCKET RIDE
(from Houston Press/Bob Ruggiero)
Even by standards of '70s hard rock excess, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was out of this world. In this breezy, buzzy, and debauched memoir, The Spaceman takes readers on a rocket ride through his ups and downs with his bandmates, musical career, private life, and booze-and-drug binges that would make the guys in Mötley Crüe beg for a day to recover.

Born Paul Frehley -- the nickname "Ace" stemmed from his success in finding girls for he and his buddies -- the teen was the classic stereotype of the long-haired, drinking-and-drugging-and-fucking musical aspirant, and flitted through a series of bands while attending as many shows -- and sometimes sneaking backstage -- as he could.
Click here to read the rest.

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November 19, 2011
ACE FREHLEY'S KISS MEMORIES LEAVE HIM WITH "NO REGRETS"
(from The Boston Globe/Sarah Rodman)
WHO: Ace Frehley 
WHAT: As the original lead guitarist for KISS, Ace Frehley galvanized the KISS army with his riffs and solos on hits such as “Rock and Roll All Nite’’ and “Shout It Out Loud’’ and his “Spaceman’’ persona and makeup. Frehley left KISS in 1982 but returned for several tours - including a “farewell’’ jaunt - before quitting permanently in 2001. The guitarist chronicles his “KISStory’’ as well as his gritty childhood in the Bronx, his solo career, and his years-long struggle with substance abuse in his new memoir, “No Regrets’’ (Gallery Books), which is out now. 

Q. Whose idea was it to write “No Regrets’’?
A. People have been after me for years to write a book. Everybody kept saying [KISS bassist-singer Gene Simmons has] put out book after book, and we’re only hearing one side of the story. Once I got sober and my memory started clearing up, I figured it was about time I let everybody hear the other side of the story.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 19, 2011
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Dressed to kill Badetuch


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


German Kiss pinball amchine (voll restauriert)


German pinball backglass


Asylum Picture Disc


Hotter than hell Picture Disc


Rub'n Play set


Ace Frehley Halloween costume


FArgentinien movie poster


"Love Gun" seat covers


Alive II promo display


toy camera sealed


Gene Simmons necklace


Originals II promo poster Japan


Paul Halloween costume


Kiss tour jacket 1975 from Bob Gruen


Double-Vue viewmaster


Creatures of the night tourbook


The Elder LP Turkey


Ace Frehley "Outer Space" promo CD signed


Vinnie Vincent CD

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November 19, 2011
VINTAGE AD
It's interesting to see an old advert from a JC Penny catalog from 1980 where you can see the original prices of the Kiss merchandise...

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November 19, 2011
ROCK'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP
Here on Eric Singers website you can see some photos from the Rock'n Roll Fantasy camp with Paul and Eric.
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November 19, 2011
ACE FREHLEY SIGN SESSION
Here you can see footage of Ace at an in store appearance in Chicago.
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November 18, 2011
BRUCE KULICK SIT STRINGS INTERVIEW
Here you can see a video Bruce did for SIT Strings for their "10 Questions With..." series.
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November 18, 2011
KISS IN THE STUDIO
Kissonline posted photos from Kiss working on their new studio album yesterday. It is rumoured a European summer tour is already in the works.

Photos taken by Eric Singer for Kissonline
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November 17, 2011
A GCHAT WITH GENE SIMMONS
(from huffingtonpost.com)
There are times when you refer to your GChat list for passing entertainment, to ping a workmate, or to see what that guy you last exchanged emails with in 2008 has posted as his status. Then there are times when you see Gene Simmons, whose availability was presently being marked by a bright green Google dot in my personal email.

"Hallo," he wrote.
I have never been so excited to GChat with someone in my life.
"Hey!" I wrote back.
"Wie sagt man 'Hey' auf Deutsch?" Simmons wanted to know.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 17, 2011
KISS ELDER BOOK - GET THE FIRST CHAPTER FREE!
(from kisselderbook.com)
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the release of ‘Music from the Elder,’ the most bizarre and unsuccessful album ever released by Kiss, comes the first chapter of an upcoming book exploring this strange, misguided and yet oddly lovable record.

‘Music from the Elder: The Unauthorized Story of the Most Spectacular Failure in the History of Kiss’ will be released in the spring of 2012.
Click here to read the rest.

Here you can also read a story on the 30th Anniversary of "The Elder".
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November 17, 2011
KISS PANDAS
Just released: Kiss Pandas. They are already being offered on eBay in different sizes...

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November 17, 2011
PAUL STANLEY AND LITA FORD "LICK IT UP" FOR ROCK'N ROLL FANTASY CANP - VIDEO
(from Noisecreep)
In a small rehearsal space on the fringes of North Hollywood, a band is working hard. Feeling their way several times through the Bo Diddley staple, 'Road Runner,' they're finally getting comfortable with each other. Then the band's leader decides to crack the whip.

She stops the band and issues a few orders. "You, come in harder after the first verse," she tells one of the two drummers. "And you," she tells the singer, "I want you to start singing up around here," before hitting the note she wants him to tackle.
Click here to read the rest and to see the video.
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November 17, 2011
"REASON TO LIVE" COVER BY TOMALO
(from Tomalo)
TOMALO presents their 2nd videoclip from the album "Tomalo con Calma - Acoustic Versions".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXKT2Q9zM0Q&feature=player_embedded

"Reason to Live" is our modest tribute to our favourite band "Kiss" who influenced us and keep on teaching us day by day.
This video is dedicated to Gene, Paul, Ace, Peter, E. Carr, E. Singer, Tommy, Bruce, Vinnie, Mark and to the whole Kissarmy around the world!.
 
Many thanks to: Ernesto, Mariano, José, Ricardo, Maxy, Souto y Pao; without you this video wouldn't be a reality!.

To download new TOMALO's acoustic album for free click here http://www.dontpaymusic.com/tomalo/
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November 16, 2011
ACE FREHLEY AND TONY IOMMI CRACK NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS BOOK CHART
(from ultimateclassicrock.com/Joe Robinson)
It wasn’t even close. Both Ace Frehley and Tony Iommi made the latest New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers list, but the former Kiss guitarist enjoyed a comfortable lead over the Black Sabbath axe-man in the battle of the hard rockers vying for supremacy on the tally.

Frehley’s ‘No Regrets: A Rock ‘N’ Roll Memoir’ landed at an impressive No. 10 in its first week out, while Iommi’s ‘Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath’ squeaked in at No. 35.
Click here to read the rest.

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November 16, 2011
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK
(from kulick.net)
As you all know, after my journeys to NYC and Brazil it was time to jump right into Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp. Always fun, this one was particularly exciting because of two factors. First, the Playboy Mansion was where the big event night for the final performances would be held. Second, naturally for me to have Paul Stanley as the headline guest has its significance. I always enjoy jamming and seeing him, and my campers were especially excited as we prepared a medley of KISS hits, along with a Van Halen tune.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 15, 2011
FIVE MINUTES WITH ACE FREHLEY
(from thexlog.com/Scott Engel)
We all have our heroes, the people that drive us to dream and strive for greatness. When I was growing up, it was Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for KISS. I was a major KISS fan, and today I am still a card-carrying member of the KISS Army. Yes, I actually do have a numbered card in my wallet.
Click here to read the rest and to listen to the interview.
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November 15, 2011
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

The auction of the week was definately the Aussie poster pack box. It received 49 bids. Someone was even willing to pay $ 3.973,- for the empty box - but... the seller wanted even more than that! Reserve not met!!??


photos and some memorabilia from the LA Forum concerts 1977: $ 511,-


yellow Pepsi Scream machine: $ 475,-


blue Pepsi Scream machine: $ 475,-


bath towel: $ 450,- !!??


remote control van in repro box: $ 432,-


Gene Halloween costume: $ 400,-


Rub'n Play set: $ 350,-


signed Ace Frehley poster: $ 343,-


Kiss Stickers display from Australia 1980: $ 300,-


Kiss belt: $ 272,-


Kiss Pez: $ 270,-


vest: $ 255,-


used Eric Carr drumstick: $ 213,-


Kiss Panda bears: $ 200,-


Kissing in the pink LP: $ 211,-


3 ice cream wrapper: $ 413,-


TV Guide from Australia 1980 featuring 8 pages Kiss: $ 253,-!!??


even the "Kiss Years" book received 52 bids and sold for $ 209,-!??


Kiss collectibles book: $ 201,- !!?? unbelievable!


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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November 15, 2011
ACE FREHLEY ON FOX NEWS
Here you can see Ace Frehley talking about his new book on "Fox News".
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November 14, 2011
GENE SIMMONS TELLS MUSIC-NEWS.COM WHY AXL ROSE DESERVES A GOOD BEATING
(from music-news.com)
Kiss frontman, entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, actor, bassist and self-confessed sex addict gave Music-News.com the pleasure of his company to let us know what is currently flicking his switch.

During the interview, when questioned about what advice he would offer Guns 'n' Roses with respect to staying at the top of their game the rock icon concluded:
'You get to sleep in the bed you make.'
'Guns and Roses could have been the best band in the world and the reason they're not is because of Axl Rose.'
'Drugs, heroin, alcohol and all that but ultimately it falls on Axl Rose's shoulders.'
What could he have done to change that path?
'A good beating would have helped.'
"When you misbehaved as a little kid there's someone therew to give you a what for. Then when you become a grown-up who's there to set you straight?"
Check out the full interview here: (skip to around 4:50 for the Gun N' Roses comments).
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November 14, 2011
KISS "MONSTER" STAGE SET FROM SERPENT 3D
(from serpented.net)
Scenography design debut: Serpent 3D is excited to showcase our development of scenography design and original conceptual art. Once again the rock band Kiss is chosen as they are gearing up towards another album release and world wide tour in 2012. How do we hold up in comparison with their original stage sets, and could we contribute towards Kiss next tour? You can be judge, but make no mistake about it: Accuracy and realism is essential to Serpent3D. Whether you plan to visualize your new garage or produce an animation of a tenement block: Serpent 3D will deliver a result in accordance with your blueprints or sketch. Or, as in this example: We may develop the design for you.
Red on and watch our depiction of Kiss new 2012 stage set!
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November 14, 2011
ARCHIE MEETS KISS PROMO POSTERS
(from Roberto Ariberti)
Here are the promo posters available here in Italy of the forthcoming Archie's meets KISS comics.

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November 14, 2011
PAUL ROCKS FANTASY CAMP AT PLAYBOY MANSON
(from Kissonline)
Paul Stanley returned to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp last night in an amazing event held at the famous Playboy Mansion! This incredible camp offered fans the opportunity to learn from and jam with their favorite musicians. During the party, Paul joined each of the camp's ten bands on stage. He played guitar with all of the bands, singing no vocals but having a great time rocking.

The atmosphere at the Playboy Mansion was rocking too! There were beautiful girls everywhere -- Playboy bunnies were dancing both on and off the stage all night, swimming in the grotto and mingling with guests. Many celebrities were in attendance too, including Rick Schroeder, Corey Feldman, Crispin Glover, Phil Collen and Ron Jeremy. Each of the fan bands had a celebrity musician as their camp counselor, and any rock fan will be familiar with them: Lita Ford, Kip Winger, Chris Slade, Mark Hudson, Phil Soussan, Billy Sheehan, Rudy Sarzo, Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis, and our friend Bruce Kulick.

When Bruce's band "Electric Angel" (that he was the counselor of) took the stage, Paul played an entire set with them, which included "Deuce," "Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love," and "Shout it Out Loud."

At the end of the night, many of the camp counselors jammed in an all-star band! Eric Singer joined them on stage and played drums for "Baby You Can Drive My Car," "School's Out" and "Rock and Roll All Nite." He also had a reunion of sorts with Lita Ford for "Close my Eyes Forever" (Eric's first job as a touring drummer was with Lita's band in 1984!)

Bruce Kulick plans to write a full story about the entire experience, so we'll keep you posted when that goes live.
See photos from the event here.
Here you can see a photo of Paul & Bruce.
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November 12, 2011
COULD GENE SIMMONS SAVE BRITAIN'S ECONOMY?
(from Mail Online)
The Greek Premier has got the boot. Berlusconi’s on the brink. Sarkozy and Merkel have panic in their eyes. Even Obama’s lost for words, let alone ideas, as financial meltdown spreads around the globe. But one man thinks he has the answer. Or at least, an explanation for the chaos.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 12, 2011
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
The Kiss Poster pack box from Australia 1980 has received 42 bids so far and reached US $ 3.152,- (!!??). But the seller wants more - reserve not met!


Ace Frehley Halloween costume


German Kiss pinball machine


front-cover only of "Super Poster" 1/1980


Kiss Special from Canada


nutcracker


radio with box including original price tag of $ 9,95,-...


remote control van in repro box


Kiss Sticker display from Australia 1980


Kiss VISA card


1 of only 348 Matt Crafton Kiss cars


magazine from Chile 1983


"Hard luck women" single frim Italy


Summer Tour 1976 US Promo EP


"Beth" single from Italy


lunchbox with thermos


Alive II tourbook


1976 tourbook

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November 12, 2011
PAUL STANLEY OPENS UP ABOUT VOICE TROUBLES
(from contactmusic.com)
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has put his recent voice troubles down to singing "through sheer willpower" to "cram in" as many shows as possible.

The singer underwent surgery on his vocal cords last month (Oct11) for a recurrent problem with his throat which left his voice "cracking".

The 59-year-old rocker admits 40 years of performing with Kiss left him struggling to sing, and he worked his voice too hard as the band attempted to fit in as many concerts as possible.

He tells the Hollywood Reporter, "(I was singing) through sheer willpower... (to) cram in as many shows as possible to maximise profit... The nature of rock singing is a strain on the voice and when you compound that with that amount of shows, you're not giving yourself time to recuperate and the problem is compounded... I was finding myself working harder and harder to do what was once effortless, and having already passed through puberty, I was surprised to hear my voice cracking."

Stanley is also convinced many stars ruin their vocal cords by partying too hard, adding, "If you're going to mix alcohol, cigarettes and drugs with singing, you've got a combustible combination that can only get you in trouble.

"When I was starring in Phantom of the Opera, I found I couldn't drink a glass of wine the night before because it affected my vocal cords the next night, so people who are staying up till all hours, snorting this, smoking that and drinking the other, turn over the sand timer and when the sand runs out, your number comes up."
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November 11, 2011
ACE FREHLEY'S "NO REGRETS"
Ace's autobiography was also released in the UK yesterday. The cover is slightly different than the US-version.

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November 11, 2011
LORDI PERFORMS "I LOVE IT LOUD"
(from sakke73/Kiss Forum)
The Finland`s Eurovision winner and famous, huge Kiss fan Lordi plays I love It Loud with his choir on Finnish tv program called "Kuorosota" (Choir
War). The television viewers voted for them to continue, so people liked the performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p09Cz72qP-g
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November 11, 2011
ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH ACE
You can read another interview with Ace on The Phoenix New Times website.
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November 11, 2011
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover of the current issue of "Private Wealth".
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November 11, 2011
THE STORY BEHIND RARE "SMOKE" DEMO!
(from The Metal Den)
Last year in July, TMD unearthed a KISS demo entitled “Smoke”. Not much was known about the 70's era sounding track. To this point, it has received nearly 30,000 views on You Tube since being uploaded
Click here to read the rest and to listen to the demo.
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November 11, 2011
ACE FREHLEY INTERVIEW: KISS GUITARIST HAS "NO REGRETS"
Here is an excerpt from an interview with Ace on azcentral.com:

Q: Are there stories in the book that made you think, "I don't know, maybe I should leave this out?"
A: Well, there are several stories I left out. I have so many stories, I could write three books. I picked some of the best stories and so far, the response has been really good. I just hit No. 10 on the best-sellers list one week out. So I'm excited.

Q: That's great. Is that better than you expected?
A: Yeah, actually, it is. I never did a book before, so I didn't have anything to gauge it by. So first week out, No. 10 on the New York Times best-seller list, that's pretty awesome. For anybody. Even an established author.

Q: So did you quit the band or were you fired?
A: I quit the band twice. In 1983 and again in 2001.

Q: I saw an interview with you on the "Today" show and you were talking about how you had lunch with Gene and you kind of wanted to wipe the slate clean and move forward. I was wondering what you meant by move forward. Would you rejoin KISS?
A: No. It's something for my sobriety. He had called me a few times and approached me to do his television show and I pretty much ignored him. After all we've been through, good and bad, I just thought it was time to clear the air and let him know that I'm solid. I apologized to him about certain things I did in the past. It was something I actually did more for me than for him (laughs). It wasn't an apology, per se. I just told him, you know, "Maybe things would've been different if I wasn't so loaded." But you know, I had to move on and hopefully, he realizes why. I go into it in-depth in the book.

Click here to read the rest.
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November 11, 2011
KISS TO RELEASE "DESTROYER" DELUXE EDITION WITH ORIGINAL COVER ART
(from Ultimate Classic Rock/Matthew Wilkening)
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has revealed that producer Bob Ezrin is currently remixing the band’s legendary 1976 album ‘Destroyer’ for re-issue in “Deluxe Edition” form sometime in 2012, complete with unreleased tracks and re-instating the original label-rejected cover art as displayed above.

There’s no word on what new songs will be included, but Simmons told Planet Rock that the band’s upcoming new album ‘Monster’ harkens back to the classic ‘Destroyer’ sound, and that the new record will be joined in record stores by a 10-hour DVD (possibly taking the place of ‘Kissology IV?’) and a four-foot high, three-foot wide book.

Artist Ken Kelly, who did both the rejected and the eventually used versions of the ‘Destroyer’ art, as well as the band’s ‘Love Gun’ cover, explains below why the record label didn’t want to use his original version of the art.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 10, 2011
WHY ARE SO MANY SINGERS HAVING SURGERY?
(from The Hollywood Reporter/Shirley Halperin)
Many singers go decades without properly maintaining their instrument (primarily, rest, proper diet and vocal warmups), which Nasseri likens to “to “tuning up a Lamborghini.” Paul Stanley of Kiss, who had surgery Oct. 26 to “tweak” blood vessels in his vocal cords, says he powered through four decades of concerts “through sheer willpower” so the band could “cram in as many shows as possible to maximize profit.” But, he cautions, “the nature of rock singing is a strain on the voice and when you compound that with that amount of shows, you're not giving yourself time to recuperate and the problem is compounded… I was finding myself working harder and harder to do what was once effortless, and having already passed through puberty, I was surprised to hear my voice cracking.”

Throw in cigarettes and alcohol (two of Adele’s well-documented vices), late-night meals, heavy travel and a five-nights-on, one-night-off itinerary -- up from the more sane two-on, one-off, says Nasseri -- and you have a recipe for damage that could cancel the rest of a tour. “If you're going to mix alcohol, cigarettes and drugs with singing, you've got a combustible combination that can only get you in trouble,” says Stanley of his experience. “When I was starring in Phantom of the Opera, I found I couldn't drink a glass of wine the night before because it affected my vocal cords the next night, so people who are staying up till all hours, snorting this, smoking that and drinking the other, turn over the sand timer and when the sand runs out, your number comes up.”
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November 10, 2011
GENE SIMMONS ON KISS' FUTURE PLANS
In an interview on "Planet Rock" on UK radio Gene revealed the future plans of Kiss:
- "Destroyer" is being remixed by Bob Ezrin right now as he said, and will be re-released along with outtakes and with the original cover painting next year
- a 10 hour DVD called "Monster" is coming out in the new year along with a big book also called "Monster"
- Kiss will start a 100 city tour in the summer of 2012
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November 10, 2011
DID YOU KNOW...
... that Ace Frehley was producing a band called "Crazy Joe and the variable Speed band" while he was in Kiss in 1980? They released a single called "Eugene". The German single said "produced by Ace Frehley of KISS" on the cover using the German KISS Logo. It is currently listed on eBay.

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November 10, 2011
GENE SIMMONS ON UK RADIO
Gene was on "Steve Wright" on Radio 2 yesterday. A podcast of the show can be heard here. Gene is on after 2:16:40.
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November 10, 2011
GENE SIMMONS: IT'S IN OUR GENES
(from Daily Star)
HE is as famous for bedding women as he is for his music.
And Kiss legend Gene Simmons certainly does not mince his words when it comes to the fairer sex.
“I would strongly urge all men to stop lying to themselves,” says the owner of rock’s most famous tongue. “We’re not meant to be with one partner.
Click here to read the rest and to see a video.
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November 9, 2011
ACE FREHLEY BOOK SIGNING
Here you can see some footage of Ace's book signing at the Barnes and Nobles bookstore in New York on November 3rd, 2011.
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November 9, 2011
GENE SIMMONS BUSINESS SPEACH WEBCAST
Gene Simmons speaks to the London Business school community on November 10, 2011 at 6pm UK time (7pm European time) for live webcast. More infos here.

Gene will host the Classic Rock Hall of Fame Awards in London. Afterwards there will be a chat from 19.00 - 20.15 Uhr and from 22.15 - 00.30 Uhr (European time).

In related news Gene was on "Planet Rock" radio yesterday. You can listen to the podcast here (Gene is on after 2:10:40).
Gene was also on "The One Show" on BBC on November 7. If you are located in the UK you can watch the show here.

Paul Stanley on the other side will take part in the "Rock'n Roll Fantasy Camp" from November 10 - 13th, 2011.
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November 9, 2011
IS GENE SIMMONS THE MAN TO GIVE OUR ECONOMY THE KISS OF LIFE?
(from The Independent/Adam Sherwin)
Business leaders of the future are tuning into Kiss frontman's billion-dollar brand lecture

His lecture to Britain's next generation of business leaders will reveal how to build a $1bn brand, selling everything from condoms to caskets, while still finding time to sleep with 4,800 groupies.

But are the London Business School's MBA students ready for the gospel according to Gene Simmons, the fire-breathing, blood-spitting frontman with shock rockers Kiss?
Click here to read the rest.
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November 8, 2011
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

record player in reproduction box: $ 810,-


vintage Ace Frehley guitar pick: $ 760,- !!?? not bad..


signed guitar: $ 700,-


leather jacket: $ 599,-


Rub'n Play set: wow! 61 (!!) bids, $ 430,- !!??


sleeping bag: $ 387,-


Coca Cola promo bottle from France: $ 352,-


view master/double view kit: $ 350,-


Japan Special 1977: $ 330,-


shirts, masks and Eric Carr drumstick: $ 307,-


first tourbook 1976: $ 255,-


Ace guitar pick: $ 233,-


various key chains for $ 225,- each!!??


Creatures of the night tourbook: $ 210,-


Japanese poster: $ 200,-


Canadian poster: $ 191,-


signed Alive/35 meet & greet photo: $ 180,-


German Ace movie poster: $ 178,-


remote control van in reproduction box: $ 571,-


Aussie Unmasked tourbook 1980: $ 232,-


Kiss promo LP: $ 225,-


Aussie Paul key chain 1980: $ 219,-


Peter Criss cup: 31 bids, $ 216,-!!??


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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November 8, 2011
INTERVIEW WITH CARRIE STEVENS
Here you can read an interview with Carrie Stevens (Eric Carr's Ex-girlfriend) from the Kiss Army Argentina.
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November 8, 2011
ACE FREHLEY ALLENTOWN CONCERT REVIEW
(from Weekender/Alan K. Stout)
ALLENTOWN - When Ace Frehley took the stage at Crocodile Rock in Allentown on Sunday, Nov. 6, there were a few things the crowd was expecting and, during the show, it got.

A driving performance of “Rocket Ride” and an explosive performance of “Shock Me” each came in the set, and “Shock Me” included a scorching solo and Frehley’s trademark “smoking guitar.” During the biographical “Rock Soldiers,” Frehley had the crowd singing along in anthem-like unison, and his fans sang along once again to a rhythmic rendition of  “New York Groove,” during which Frehley’s illuminated guitar bounced to the beat.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 8, 2011
POSTER PACK BOX
An incredible rare Aussie "Poster pack" box has just been listed on eBay - and within' hours it received already 27 bids and hit $ 1.425,- ... reserve not met.
More infos and photos on eBay.

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November 8, 2011
ERIC CARR THROUGH THE YEARS PART 3
Here you can see part 3 of the "Eric Carr through the years" series to promote the new Eric Carr CD "Unfinished business". This time featuring AJ Pero, Mark Slaughter und Carmine Appice. The CD is being released today!

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November 7, 2011
ACE FREHLEY "NO REGRETS" COMMERCIAL
Here you can see a commercial for Ace's autobiography "No regrets".

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November 7, 2011
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK
Bruce has a new message up on his website recapping his recent Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camps in NYC and his trip to Brazil.
Click here to read his message.
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November 7, 2011
GENE SIMMONS: INTERVIEW ON ABSOLUTE RADIO
Watch the interview, in high quality, right now at absoluteradio.co.uk! Legendary Kiss frontman Gene Simmons chats to Russ Williams about the new album, hosting the Classic Rock Roll of Honour, US politics, and his explanation for men being the way they are...
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November 5, 2011
ACE FREHLEY ON NEW BOOK: "I SEE IT ON THE BIG SCREEN!"
(from Ultimate Classic Rock)
Legendary original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has released his long awaited memoirs, ‘No Regrets,’ which details his time in that band and his own very successful solo career. The book comes partially as the result of five years of sobriety for Frehley, who has very publicly battled addictions to drugs and alcohol in the past.

We talked to Ace about how exactly he went about about cramming four decades of rock and roll tales into one book, what he hopes to accomplish with its publication, and of course, his future musical plans.
Click here to read the interview.
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November 5, 2011
KISS APPEARANCE ON "WETTEN, DASS" RELEASED ON DVD
The Kiss appearance on "Wetten, dass" is now available on a special best of 30 years of "Wetten, dass..." DVD set. It features the best live appearances from Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney to Kiss. Check out Amazon for infos.

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November 5, 2011
DID YOU KNOW...
... that some old Swedish Kiss singles were not pressed in Sweden? The Swedish record company imported some singles from the USA and put them in their own picture sleeves. That was done with the "Love Gun" and the "New York Groove" single, although there is also a Swedish printed version of "New York Groove". The Swedish "New York Groove" 7" single with imported US-vinyl is currently listed on eBay:

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November 5, 2011
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Kiss Sonic Boom over Europe 16 GB USB Collector Gold Edition Stick


Hotter than hell Picture Disc


Love Gun Picture Disc


Unmasked Picture Disc


Bravo 12/1975


Fürth 1976 concert poster


record palyer in repro-box


sleeping bag


bidding battle for the Peter Criss key chains


vintage Ace Frehley guitar pick - already at $ 610,-...


Kiss VISA cedit card


EMI promo poster 1976


make-up kit


trash can


record player


Lick it up concert poster


Kiss Kruise drumsticks


1975 concert poster


Paul Aussie key chain 1980


Killers Picture Disc


Dynasty Picture Disc


Mexico promo 12" single

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November 5, 2011
GENE SIMMONS "MONSTER" TOUR AXE-BASS
Gene Simmons' Axe bass is getting a "Monster" airbrush for the upcoming tour... it can be seen here.
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November 5, 2011
ACE ON "92 KQRS"
Here you can listen an interview with Ace on "92 KQRS". The interview with Ace starts after 37 minutes.
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November 5, 2011
ACE ON "ELLIOT IN THE MORNING"
Ace was on the "Elliot in the morning" radio show. Here you can listen to the conversation with Ace.
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November 5, 2011
LIFE ON MARINER 4 - ACE FREHLEY RELATED ART BOOK
(from Chris)
Chris from Norway here. I have released a photo book where I have pictured my Ace Frehley Alive era action figure in a lot of different places. I've carried it along with me on tours and holidays since 2007.

Here is the book:
http://lifeonmariner4.com/book

The blog: (which has even more pictures...daily updates)
http://lifeonmariner4.com/

There's also a "soundtrack" to the blog and book, by my band Spiders From Danmarksplass 
http://lifeonmariner4.com/listen
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November 4, 2011
ACE ON "THE MORNING BUZZ"
Ace was on "The Morning Buzz" radio show. The interview can be heard online here.
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November 4, 2011
ACE ON "OPIE & ANTHONY" SHOW
Ace was guest on the "Opie & Anthony" show. The quite entertaining interview can be heard on YouTube:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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November 4, 2011
DID YOU KNOW...
... that there was an official Kiss leather jacket released in 1995? But people got offended by the middle finger on the back, so the design got changed soon after. The new design showed a fist on the back. The rare first version is listed on eBay right now.

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November 3, 2011
ORTSBRO PRESENTS CLASSIC ROCK LIVE & GLOBAL
(from classicrockmagazine.com)
Ortsbo.com, the real-time conversational translator, will host a two-part Live & Global event from the red carpet and backstage at this year’s Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The event is being hosted by Ortsbo spokesman and partner, Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 3, 2011
ACE FREHLEY ON "TODAY" SHOW ON NBC
The interview with Ace on NBC's "Today" show can be seen here (part 1) and here (part 2). Ace is currently on promotion tour for his new autobiography. He will also be doing numerous sign sessions in the coming days for his book.
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November 3, 2011
KISS GOING RETRO FOR "MONSTER" RECORDING SESSIONS
(from Ultimate Classic Rock)
Kiss are turning back the clock for the recording of their new album, ‘Monster,’ which should be out by the summer of 2012. The band is bucking the trend of using digital recording gear, opting instead for the retro experience of old analog equipment and a stripped-down approach. In other words, don’t expect any outside writers, extra keyboards or superfluous children’s choruses this time around.
Click here to read the rest.
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November 3, 2011
ACE FREHLEY INTERVIEW
Here you can read an interview with Ace from MTV Hive. He talks about how he scared Gene in his hotel room dressed as a Nazi.
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November 2, 2011
ACE FREHLEY INTERVIEW
Here you can read an interview with Ace from the Huffington Post.
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November 1, 2011
ACE FREHLEY ON "TALKING METAL" PODCAST
(from Talking Metal)
Here you can download and listen to the latest podcast of "Talking Metal".
This is the third hour of the Oct. 18, 2011 Talking Metal Live show.  We are joined by Ace Frehley.  During the interview with him we talk about his new book, future albums and DVD releases.

Here are some highlights from our interview with Ace.

On the new book which was co-written by Talking Metal host John “Ostronomy” Ostrosky:
“This book is about from the time I was a kid growing up in the Bronx, playing in bands prior to Kiss, going into the audition with Kiss, playing with Kiss, leaving Kiss, doing my own stuff, you know, Kiss was just a portion to my life.  It was a big portion but there are a lot of other peaces to the puzzle.”

On releasing new music:
“I have several songs in the can that didn’t make it on Anomaly that I have been doing some rewrites on and of course there is some new material I have been working on as well.  I am thinking about throwing together a live DVD.    There are also old tapes I have from the studio I had up in Connecticut that I had in the 70s that I haven’t pulled out in a long time so we’ll see what comes about in the Spring of next year hopefully.

When questioned further about the “old tapes” he said:
“I was thinking of releasing old jam sessions and songs that nobody’s ever heard, I haven’t even heard in a long time.  I have over 100 reels of 2 inch tape.  Eric Carr is probably in a few of them, the late Bobby Mayo who used to play with Peter Frampton, a couple of guys from Alice Cooper’s original band, Dennis Dunaway and Neil Smith, also I worked on tracks with Chris Kimsey the Rolling Stones’ producer, stuff with Eddie Krammer.  A lot of my stuff was edited out of the Elder and I have a lot of the original solos so that might be something interesting for Kiss fans.

On his recent lunch with Gene Simmons:
“Me and Gene decided to have lunch.  We had lunch at the Beverly Hills hotel in LA.  I read some of the comments and a lot of people are fantasizing this, that and the other thing but it was really just a friendly lunch to catch up.  I really had not met Gene face to face since I did the Rock Honors show.  I wanted him to see that I was clean and sober.  I mean you hear rumors or people say this guy is clean and sober but they only way to prove that is to meet someone face to face.”
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November 1, 2011
INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:

Wow! $ 1.725,- for a make-up kit !!??


Who thought the Didi Zill book will be worth $ 300,- one day !!??


record player - without box: $ 701,- !!??


Alive II misprint all of a sudden sells now for $ 519,- !!??


Eric Carr drumsticks 1982 & passes: $ 679,- !!??


Kiss logo key chain: 54 (!!) bids, $ 385,- !!??


The whole world seems to be after simple plastic key chains: Gene Simmons key chain: $ 225,- !!??


another key chain: $ 225,- !!??


and another key chain sold for $ 225,- !!??


Aussie Peter Criss Halloween mask 1980: $ 371,- !!??


Aussie Paul Stanley Halloween mask 1980: $ 299,- !!??


Aussie Ace Frehley Halloween mask 1980: $ 214,- !!??


leather jacket: $ 650,-


Love Gun RIAA Award: $ 1.129,-


"Lo mejor de Kiss" LP from Argentina: $ 305,-


Ace Frehley guitar pick: $ 233,-


used Eric Carr Animalize drumstick: $ 218,-


simple B/W flyer 1974: $ 200,- !!??


just the empty box for the Japanese Solo Album Box Set: $ 404,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
most expensive recently closed Auctions >>
most interesting Auctions >>
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November 1, 2011
ACE FREHLEY'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY RELEASED
Ace Frehley's autobiography has been released today. The pre-orders at Amazon have been shipped yesterday. The book is currently number 1 in the Amazon music book charts. You can now read a preview at Amazon as well.
According to this site Ace will be on the "Today" show on NBC (USA) on November 3, 2011 between 10 and 11 am.

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