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You can't buy these passes anywhere, you can only win them.

Can't get through on the phone lines? Don't worry you can come out to one of our Bud Light Golden Wheat parties and win them.

Also, KISS and Walmart announced that "Sonic Boom" the band's anticipated CD, and it's first new material in 11 years, will be sold exclusively at Walmart beginning October 6th.

Tickets on sale now for Saturday's Cobo Arena performance at all Ticketmaster outlets or at Ticketmaster.com

It's all from Bud Light Golden Wheat and your KISS station in the Motor City....101 WRIF, Everything that Rocks!!!
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September 18, 2009
KISS ON THE DENNIS MILLER SHOW
Click here to listen to Gene and Paul on the "Dennis Miller Show" earlier today.
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September 18, 2009
BRUCE KULICK RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA IN DECEMBER
(from Blabbermouth)
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is coming back to Australia armed with his first new solo album in five years — "BK3" — and a brand new live show that promises to delve into the depths of material from his twelve year tenure with KISS and his work in the last thirteen years as a solo artist. "BK3" is Kulick's third solo release, hence the title.

Australian fans will be among the first to hear the album, which will be released ahead of its worldwide debut at the concerts.

"BK3" features the soaring guitars and signature riffs that Kulick is known for, along with an array of special guests that include former KISS bandmates Gene Simmons and Eric Singer, KNACK lead vocalist Doug Fielder, and Nick Simmons (Gene's son and rising star in his own right) making his vocal recording debut.

Bruce promises the shows will be worth the wait and will feature a plethora of KISS tunes from the eight albums he recorded with the band between 1984 and 1996. Hits like "God Gave Rock and Roll To You II", "Crazy Crazy Nights", "Forever" and "Tears Are Falling" will be nestled alongside many rarities never performed live by KISS themselves.

Kulick has become a regular in Australia, first visiting these shores in 1978 as part of MEAT LOAF's "Bat Out Of Hell" band, with KISS in 1995, as part of ESP (a side project featuring members of Alice Cooper's band, KISS and MÖTLEY CRÜE), and several times as a solo artist. Most recently, he conducted a whirlwind guitar clinic tour, hitting four cities during a week in April 2009.

Since departing KISS in 1996, Bruce has remained active in the music industry, forming the band UNION with former MÖTLEY CRÜE vocalist John Corabi, acting as a camp counselor at various Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp events, working with both Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons on their solo projects, recording commentaries for the multi platinum retrospective "Kissology" DVDs, and, since 2001, playing with the legendary American band GRAND FUNK RAILROAD as their lead guitarist. In between all of these activities, he recorded his first solo album, "Audio Dog", in 2001, followed up by 2003's "Transformer". "BK3" marks yet another milestone for the veteran guitarist, and he is very much looking forward to beginning the journey here in his "second home" of Australia.

Tickets go on sale on September 21 at the venues and outlets below:

Dec. 12 - Adelaide, Australia - Fowlers
Dec. 13 - Sydney, Australia The Gaelic Theatre
Dec. 14 - Melbourne, Australia - The Corner Hotel

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September 18, 2009
ACE FREHLEY IN STORE APPEARANCE
Click here to see a clip from Ace Frehley's sign-session at "Best Buy" on September 15th, 2009.
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September 18, 2009
ROCK EYEZ REVIEWS "SONIC BOOM"
Click here to read another "Sonic Boom" review from Rock Eyez.
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September 18, 2009
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK: BRUCE & ACE FREHLEY AT GRAMMY MUSEUM
(from kulick.net)
Monday night I was invited to see Ace Frehley at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles. I'd heard about the new museum, and the idea of a drop party (meaning the "day" the record comes out) for Ace obviously made me excited to attend.

It was held in the acoustically perfect theatre, and Ace came out to a capacity crowd of 200 very loyal and excited fans. He looked great, and during the interview was funny and reflective talking about his new "Anomaly" CD.

I enjoyed the songs that were introduced and played through the big JBL system, and I especially think that Bob Santelli, the Executive Director and interviewer for the evening, did a great job picking the songs to discuss. Ace and the team that helped create the CD answered questions regarding the music, lyrics and inspirations for the songs.

Afterwards, the fans were able to purchase the CD and meet Ace. I was able to get a great pix of us courtesy of Mark Weiss, who has worked with KISS and most recently Ace's new disc artwork. Mark currently has a gallery of his pix on display at the ANDAZ HOTEL, which was the famous Hyatt House on Sunset.

So that was a fun evening downtown, and I wish Ace the best on his new release. I really enjoyed what I heard, and some stand out tracks for me are FOX ON THE RUN and GENGHIS KHAN.

More news coming on my BK3 release and other events I have attended lately.

pic: Mark Weiss
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September 18, 2009
PETER CRISS CALLS ACE FREHLEY ON "ROCKLINE"
Ace was a guest on the radio show "Rockline" when Peter Criss called and talked to Ace to congratulate him for his latest album. Peter also said, that he will have a new rock album out in the summer and that he is writing a book. Click here to listen.
Full interview with Ace on Rockline: click here to listen.
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September 18, 2009
KISS ON "KUSI NEWS" IN SAN DIEGO
Click here to see Kiss' live TV appearance on "KUSI News" in San Diego yesterday.
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September 18, 2009
KISS ON "KTLA NEWS" IN LOS ANGELES
Click here to see Kiss' live TV appearance in the studio on "KTLA News" in Los Angeles yesterday.
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September 17, 2009
KISS ON "GOOD DAY LA"
Click here to see Kiss' live TV appearance on "Good Day LA" today.
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September 17, 2009
ACE FREHLEY'S "ANOMALY" HIGH IN THE CHARTS
"Anomaly" is high in the charts on Amazon.com:
#01 in Music > Hard Rock & Metal > Hard Rock
#29 in Music > Rock
#43 in Music > Pop
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September 17, 2009
KISS ON "WGN NEWS" CHICAGO
Click here to see Kiss' live TV appearance on "WGN News" Chicago today.
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September 17, 2009
KISS ON "FOX NEWS"
Click here to see Kiss' live TV appearance on "Fox News" today. The whole band was interviewed sitting on stools with an "Alive/35 Noth American Tour" banner behind them.
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September 17, 2009
KISS' THURSDAY MORNING TV APPEARANCES
(from Kissonline)
KISS will do over 20 Television interviews on Thursday morning, including the following, which will air live.

All times are EASTERN.

8:30-8:45AM CNN - AMERICAN MORNINGS
8:45-9:00AM FOX NEWS - FOX AND FRIENDS
9:10-9:15AM WEAR PENSACOLA
9:20-9:30AM FOX 2 THIS MORNING - WJBK DETROIT
9:30-9:35AM FOX MORNING BUZZ - KMSP MINNEAPOLIS
9:35-9:40AM NEWS10 SACRAMENTO
9:40-9:50AM GOOD DAY PHILADELPHIA WTFX PHILADELPHIA
9:50-10:00AM WGN Morning News WGN CHICAGO

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September 17, 2009
CLASSIC METAL REVISTED REVIEWS "SONIC BOOM"
Click here to read the review.
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September 17, 2009
GENE SIMMONS TALKS KISS "SONIC BOOM" ALBUM
(from billboard.com)
Gene Simmons says Kiss fans can expect "new outfits, a brand new stage and millions more (dollars) put into it" when the group begins its Kiss Alive 35 tour to promote "Sonic Boom," its first new album in 11 years, on Sept. 25 in Detroit.

"That's just the history of Kiss," Simmons tells Billboard.com. "Simply put, any band you go to see for the same ticket price, you know Kiss is going to give you tenfold more. That's just a statement of fact."
Simmons says that besides the usual blood, fire and very tall boots, the focal point of the new production will be a video screen "that's literally as wide as the entire stage, so there ain't a bad seat in the house. We've got extra people on cameras and stuff like that, so there'll be multi-media in back to increase the visual impact as well as the sonic impact."

Kiss, meanwhile, is planning a major marketplace impact for the start of the tour and the Oct. 6 release of the "Sonic Boom" package, which features  one disc of new material, another of re-recorded hits and a live DVD filmed earlier this year in Argentina.

Simmons says a portion of Kiss' opening night show will be broadcast live on network TV, though he won't offer specifics. "I don't want to spell it out," he explains. "The different evening shows have policies, and they're jealous of each other." The group will also be filming a video for "Sonic Boom's" first single, "Modern Day Delilah," in Detroit as well as footage for online exclusives and, according to Simmons, an eventual DVD release. Meanwhile, the A&E channel, which airs the weekly "Gene Simmons Family Jewels," will be broadcasting "Kissteria," a documentary shot earlier this year during the Kiss' tour of Australia and New Zealand, which runs through Dec. 6 in Dallas.

The "Family Jewels" will also be on the road with Kiss. "We've already been filming season five," reports Simmons. "The crew is coming to Detroit and filming some of the outside stuff and the rehearsing and everything." And while the tour and album release are taking top priority, Simmons says Kiss is also continuing to develop plans for a Broadway musical and cartoon show.

"The Kiss Broadway show has been in development for 15 years, and the cartoon show about as long," Simmons notes. "Like anything, you don't stop. Everything takes time...and Kiss just keeps getting bigger."
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September 16, 2009
FREHLEY'S FABULOUS RETURN
(from theweekender.com)
by Alan K. Stout
Music Columnist

Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley dropped his new CD this week, and in doing so, he solidifies his place as one of the coolest and most colorful characters rock music has ever seen. Titled “Anomaly,” it is the legendary musician’s first solo album of all-new material since 1989’s “Trouble Walkin’.” And though the Frehley faithful surely would have liked to have had this record 15 years ago, having Frehley back with Kiss from 1996-2002 certainly helped take away some of the longing. Now, however, Ace is solo once again and is again reminding the hard-rock nation why he was — in a group full of stars — one of the most popular members of one of America’s most popular bands.

Ace Frehley, in simplest terms, is an ass-kicker. He’s an old-school guitar god. And his new sound is big. Very big. The guitars scream. The riffs are infectious. It’s a little Clapton, a little Page and a little Hendrix, yet with a modern edge and explosive production.

And it sounds better loud.

The CD’s opening track, “Foxy & Free,” is also one of the album’s best tracks. Here, Frehley glides and grinds through a gritty groove and immediately sets the tone for what is to come: a very powerful, balls-out rock ’n’ roll album. Again, the guitars are torrid, with a fine sense of both flash and flair, and Frehley — often cited as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history — shows why he’s earned such adulation.

Whether Frehley’s influence on other musicians comes from his playing or the enormous popularity of Kiss — or if it’s a combination of both — doesn’t really matter. The fact is, he is often hailed as a hero by younger rock disciples, yet interestingly, whenever he has topped a readers’ poll in some music magazine, or has placed in the Top 10 and is named one the rock’s all-time best guitarists, he usually quips:

“If I’d have known I was going to be such an influence, I would have practiced more.”

Self-deprecating? Yes. Funny? Sure. But also completely irrelevant.

Technique and innovation aren’t why rock fans like Frehley’s playing. It’s his style. It’s his touch. He’s a natural. And on “Anomaly,” the licks are both vintage and vibrant.

With the churning “Outer Space,” Frehley embraces his “Spaceman” legacy from his time with Kiss, but with a distinctly modern style. And “Pain In The Neck” comes with a ferocious musical breakdown midway through the song that again flexes the playing prowess of Frehley and his bandmates, who once again include the great Anton Fig, known best for his work on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

A terrific cover of Sweet’s “Fox On The Run” is another highlight. The original song actually predates Frehley’s fame yet sounds as if it was written with him in mind. Sometimes you hear a cover of a famous song, done by another famous artist, and it makes perfect sense. Such is the case of Ace Frehley singing and ripping away on “Fox On The Run.”

With the pounding “Genghis Khan,” Frehley treads some new musical waters. The song, unlike anything Frehley has recorded before, offers a trippy-Beatles-meets-gritty-Aerosmith vibe and is a welcomed departure for the spaceman. Of course, he also spices it with some tasty Hendrix-like guitars and some Led Zeppelin thump. In some ways, it’s a complete combination of all of Frehley’s own major influences, yet once again, done in a very 2009 style.

“Change The World” also offers a slight departure for Frehley, both lyrically and musically. Though describing the song as “political” might be going too far, it does offer a hopeful look at the world around us. And, musically, it comes with some clever time changes that again reveal Frehley’s growth as a musician. “Space Bear,” a scorching instrumental, again displays Frehley’s fretboard wizardry, and Kiss fans will get a kick out of its title, taken from a famous 1979 television interview with the late Tom Snyder in which an apparently intoxicated Frehley had both the host and the rest of the band on edge, and at times, in stitches.

With “Sister,” Frehely again puts his guitars on display, and with “It’s A Great Life,” he leans more towards a pop sound that gives the CD a nice touch. The album closes, as is Frehley’s tradition, with a moving instrumental, “Fractured Quantum.”

The release date of “Anomaly” comes, fittingly, on the third anniversary of Frehley’s sobriety, and the mostly acoustic “A Little Below The Angels” seems to celebrate his new place in life. The musician has been on and off the wagon for years, but this time, it looks like he’s staying on. And perhaps that’s the best news of all for fans of this iconic yet highly lovable legend. Frehley fans not only love his music, but they also root for him to stay straight. They understand that his sometimes erratic behavior drove Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons nuts, yet also know that Kiss would often indulge him because of his incredible popularity with fans and what he can bring to the table as a guitarist and even as a vocalist.

With “Anomoly,” all we get is the good stuff. The ass kicker. The old-school guitar god. Style. Touch. Flash and flair.

Ace Frehley at his very best.
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September 16, 2009
THE RETURN OF THE SPACEMAN
(from nrk.no)
Original Kiss-guitarist Ace Frehley celebrates being three years sober as he releases his first album in 20 years.

The former Kiss-axeman last released a solo-album, «Trouble Walkin'», in 1989. Since then, he has toured with former bandmate Peter Criss, rejoined Kiss, recorded and toured with Kiss, left Kiss for the second time and once again battled alcoholism.

But this week Ace Frehley returns with a vengeance, releasing his new album «Anomaly» two weeks before his old band returns with their first record in 11 years, «Sonic Boom».

On the day of release, NRKs Roy Hilmar Svendsen sat down with the original Spaceman for a chat on all things «Anomaly», his daily battle with his old demons, touring, old songs.

And yes, of course, Tommy Thayer.

NRK: Congratulations on your new album, «Anomaly». The day is finally here, after 20 years. How does it feel?

Anomaly is Ace Frehley’s first new album in more than 20 years, so fans and newcomers alike are going to wonder, Is there any way in hell it can possibly be good?

The answer is a full blown “YES.” This album rocks more than any CD I have heard in a long while. Space Ace deserves to be commended for what he has done with this record — Anomaly is rock ’n’ roll in its purest form, and that is something that few newer bands or musicians can emulate.

Frehley has been labeled a guitar god, and this album proves why. Opening track “Foxy & Free” sounds like it could have been a ’70s radio hit with its groovin’ guitar lines and free-spirited vocals. Longtime fans will notice that Frehley’s vocals have significantly improved since earlier records. Whether it’s studio voodoo magic or the result of his putting down the cold bottle of gin, it doesn’t matter, because everything about the track works effortlessly.

“Outer Space” has been available for online download, and the recorded version sounds every bit as amazing as when I first heard the song via Internet weeks ago. Heavy guitars and eerie harmonies combine to make a memorable tune. “Pain in the Neck” explodes with more loud riffs and has lyrics reflecting on a past relationship.

“Fox on the Run” is a cover of a track originally recorded by Sweet in the ’70s, and it complements the old-school vibe of the album. “Sister” is another song that will have people remembering the times when Frehley wore his makeup and shiny silver costume in KISS with its explosive guitar solos.

Guitar enthusiasts will be pleased by the numerous instrumental tracks on the album. “Genghis Khan” features some of Frehley’s finest guitar work ever. “Space Bear” and “Fractured Quantum” are full of the emotion and energy that made his original 1978 solo album so amazing.

If I have one problem with Anomaly, it is the cheesy kid vocals in the acoustic “A Little Below the Angels,” but at least it seems sincere.

Anomaly is one of the best albums to come out this year, and it proves that Frehley still deserves his legendary status.

Eric’s Picks: “Foxy & Free,” “Outer Space,” “Pain in the Neck,” “Genghis Khan”

— by Eric Andersen
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September 15, 2009
ACE FREHLEY'S "ANOMALY" RELEASED TODAY
Today is the official release date for Ace Frehley's first album in 20 years - "Anomaly"! It is available on CD, limited pyramid edition CD and on a Gatefolld vinyl edition.
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September 15, 2009
REVIEW: ACE FREHLEY - ANOMALY
(from gearsofrock.com)
The original Spaceman lead guitarist of the legendary Kiss lineup serves up a platter of 12 new tracks on his first solo effort since 1989’s Trouble Walkin’.   On Anomaly, Ace Frehley refreshingly sticks to his classic 70’s roots keeping all of the fundamentals of hard rock prominent.

Frehley’s guitars come out in a chugging blaze from the very beginning of “Foxy and Free” continuing into “Outer Space,” while the drums of Anton Fig (David Letterman) and Scott Coogan (Brides of Destruction) bring the thunder. Almost all of the material on this album is hard rock in its most natural state with traces of melodic moments  spread throughout (”Pain in the Neck”). Frehley pays tribute to 70’s British rock band Sweet with a rendition of “Fox on the Run” that stays very true to the original performance. “A Little Below the Angels” is an honest acoustic ballad from a recovering alcoholic’s perspective. “Genghis Khan” is mainly an instrumental stomp rock tune with the random lyric “so long Genghis Khan, now your gone, so long” thrown in here and there, unlike “Space Bear” and “Fractured Quantum,” which are completely instrumental.

All in all, Anomaly does not piss me off one bit and it should not piss anyone off. The riffs are hard, heavy, in some cases epic (”Space Bear”), and better than anything that Kiss has released in the last 20 years. -Meds
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September 15, 2009
FORMER KISS GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY RELEASES FIRST ALBUM IN 20 YEARS
(from Reuters Blogs)
Posted by: Dean Goodman
These are heady times for KISS fans. The hard-rock band is gearing up for the Oct. 6 release of its first album in 11 years, “Sonic Boom”, and will hit the road to mark the 35th anniversary of its breakthrough concert album “Alive!”

And then there’s the band’s former guitarist, Ace Frehley, who on Tuesday will release his first solo album in 20 years, “Anomaly”. The date is also significant because it marks his third year of sobriety.

But don’t look for the two camps to work out some cross-promotion efforts. Frehley was asked during a fan Q&A at the Grammy Museum on Monday whether he would join KISS on stage for the first time since he left the band in 2002. (He first left the band 20 years earlier.)

“I haven’t gotten a call,” Frehley said to laughter. “I’m not holding my breath. They took one road, I decided to take another. It’s a little late in the game for me.”

Instead, Frehley has a busy concert schedule: Japan and Australia next month, followed by dates in the United States, and then “probably a complete worldwide tour” next year.

Frehley, 58, said it took so long to issue a follow-up to 1989’s “Trouble Walkin’” because “I just didn’t have my act together at certain points on my life.” He had hoped to start making an album in 1995, but was invited to participate in the KISS worldwide reunion tour, which ran from 1996 until 2002.

“I got off that tour and was ready to blow my brains out,” he said. “It took me a while to get my head screwed on straight. I went into outer space for a while … came back.”

Frehley frequently compared the new album to his self-titled 1978 solo debut. Each member of KISS released a solo album on the same day. Frehley said his sold the best.

Among the tracks on “Anomaly” is the tune “A Little Below the Angels,” in which he recounts his hellraising days and efforts to improve his ways. ”Everybody knows I had a drinking problem for many years,” he explained. “I can laugh about it now.”

Frehley, sporting dark shades at the evening event, seemed in good spirits, delighting his fans with the occasional bons mots. A small selection:

- “I’m not a schooled musician. I don’t know how to read music. A lot of the chords I play, I don’t even know what they’re called.”
- “I’ll never forget, when Paul (Stanley) came up with (the 1979 disco hit) I Was Made For Lovin’ You, I know we lost a lot of fans on that one … and I was one of the fans.”
- “There was a lot of commitment to excellence (when KISS made records). I just didn’t always show up.”
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September 15, 2009
KISS ON "JAY LENO SHOW" SEPTEMBER 22
According to this site Kiss will be on the "Jay Leno Show" on September 22nd on 10pm on NBC.
It says:"In a special performance KISS will team up with the L.A. Chamber Orchestra."
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September 14, 2009
ACE FREHLEY INTERVIEW
(from Blabbermouth)
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was interviewed by the Burbank, California radio station 98.7 FM prior to his September 12, 2009 performance at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California as part of the Sunset Strip Music Festival. Watch the chat here.
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September 14, 2009
PAUL SURPRISED WITH TELLY PRESENTATION
(from paulstanley.com)
by Jill Cataldo

During an exhibition of his artwork on Saturday, Paul Stanley was honored with a surprise award ceremony at Wentworth Gallery in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Paul's concert film "One Live KISS" was selected as a Telly Award winner earlier this summer, and during Paul's art VIP reception, director and producer Louis Antonelli personally presented Paul with his Telly Award statuette and certificate.

"Several years ago... Paul and I embarked on making a motion picture
together, and that picture has been considered a classic. We have been honored by being selected to win a 2009 Classic Gold Telly Award," said Antonelli. He added, "This is Paul's first time seeing [the awards,] and I think he's just an amazing artist and an amazing man. The opportunity to make this film with him and present him with these awards means the world to me, and to share it with him, of course, is an honor."

"That's a great surprise!" Stanley said, admiring the dual statuettes, adding, "Awesome... we did it!"

Producers Paul Stanley & Louis Antonelli both received the Classic Gold Telly Awards, which are presented to film & video productions that are considered to be the finest in the 30 year history of the Telly Awards.

Founded in 1978, the Telly is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The 30th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents.

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September 14, 2009
ACE LIVE AT THE VIPER ROOM
Live clips from Ace's performance at the Viper Room (incl. Guest Appearance from Slash) have been posted on YouTube.
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September 13, 2009
INTERVIEW WITH ACE FREHLEY
Click here for a new interview with Ace Frehley from Bravewords.
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September 13, 2009
JOHN TROPEA
(from Sakis Nikas/rockpages.gr)
Not a proper interview this week...instead, legendary guitarist John Tropea sends us a few words about his recording session with Peter Criss in 1978…
Here’s the link for it: http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN
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September 13, 2009
ACE FREHLEY VIPER ROOM SHOW SET LIST - SATURDAY SEP. 12TH
(from acefrehley.com)
Parasite
Deuce
Outer Space
Snow Blind
Sister
Getaway
Speedin' Back To My Baby
Shock Me (with Smokin' Guitar Solo)
Rocket Ride

Encore:
Space Bear
Love Gun
Cold Gin (featuring Slash)
Black Diamond Outro
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September 12, 2009
OSHAWA TICKETS SNAPPED UP
(from torontosun.com)
Tickets to rock and roll all night with KISS in Oshawa have sold out.

The GM Centre's box office phone line confirmed today that all the tickets for the Oct. 7 concert are gone.

"Every single, solitary, last one is gone," Oshawa city councillor Robert Lutczyk told the Sun today. "Everything, not one is left."

Tickets went on sale to the general public this morning at 10 a.m. The centre was expected to hold around 5,600 people for the concert.

Members of the KISS ARMY and GM Centre's Backstage Pass were able to take advantage of pre-sales earlier this week but Lutczyk said he's heard every batch of tickets went like hot cakes.

"They all went in minutes," he said. "There was a huge demand for these things."

At least 100 fans spent two days lined up outside the GM Centre waiting for tickets. Early this morning, the line had grown to a few hundred.

"I doubt that the 10th person in line got tickets," Lutczyk said.

The Oshawa concert, a special premiere of the band's new album Sonic Boom, has been a long time in the making.

Fans flooded an online contest to put Oshawa at the top of the list for a fan-routed tour.

When the tour dates were announced in the summer, Canada's Motor City wasn't on the list. That led to a public outcry and a quick announcement by the band the next day that they would perform in Oshawa in October.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons blamed the media for the perceived 'Shwa snub.