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September 29, 2012

NO REGRETS
Ace Frehley's autobiography "No regrets" has been released in Sweden with a different cover.
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September 29, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY

Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay.

"Sure know something" German 7" Promo Single



Veterans Shirt


Gene Simmons doll in box



Paul Stanley doll in box



Ace Frehley doll in box



Peter Criss doll in box


Gene Simmons stein



Gene Simmons Destroyer Halloween costume



Creatures of the night Tourbook


Didi Zill book


Killers Picture Disc



Rock and Roll Over Picture Disc



Dynasty Picture Disc


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September 29, 2012

INTERVIEW WITH TOMMY THAYER

Click here to read a new interview with Tommy Thayer at cryptmagazine.com.
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September 29, 2012

"5 CLASSIC ALBUMS" RELEASED ON TUEDAY

The new box set of 5 classic albums will be released on october 2, 2012. It is available at Amazon for just $ 19,99.

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September 29, 2012

KISS NEWS

Kiss and Motley Crue End "The Tour" Donating $450,000 to Charity
Washburn Guitars Introduces the New Paul Stanley PS12 Starfire Guitar
The finals of Are You Smarter than a Rockstar?

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September 28, 2012

DISCOUNT

There is a 10% discount on everything today at Wow HD.
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September 28, 2012

KISS TO GUEST ON "LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN"

(from Blabbermouth)
According to Interbridge.com's "The Late Night TV Page", legendary rockers KISS will appear on the October 10 episode of "Late Show With David Letterman" on CBS.

Click here to read the rest.
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September 28, 2012

KISS NEWS

Catmanreturns
PodKISSt #63: Resurrecting “Destroyer” (Side 1)

Kiss returns to Brazil with 3 big shows!
Kiss to rock Paraguay for the first time!
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September 27, 2012

AUCTIONS GONE CRAZY

Some prices for the Dutch "Muziek Parade" magazines went almost like expected just a little bit "through the roof"...

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September 27, 2012

"MONSTER" ZINEPAK NOT RELEASED IN EUROPE

The European release of the "Monster" Zinepak (CD + magazine) has been cancelled. It won't be available in Europe.
However, it can be ordered for 19,99 Euros including postage at Wow HD.

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September 27, 2012

KISS NEWS

Saturn in Germany is giving away 2 free Kiss cups with the new "Monster" CD
Click here to see Gene and his daughter Sophie at the "X-Factor"
Gene Simmons presents Rocktoberfest

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September 27, 2012

KISS IN THE PRESS

(from Lady_Kiss/Kiss Forum)
KISS will be on the cover of the October 4th issue of “Metal Hammer Bulgaria” The magazine comes out on September 29!

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September 27, 2012

KISS NEWS

Paul Stanley's Take on Musicians Who Talk Politics: They're 'Absurd'
A Match Made in Hell – Kiss and Motley Crue, The Tour to end all tours!
PAUL STANLEY Says 'Monster' Is The Album KISS Has Never Made
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September 26, 2012

MONSTER

Here you can read a review of the "Monster" album.

Meanwhile the Monster (Limited Deluxe 3d Cover Edition) is also available at Amazon USA, but only as an import.



The common CD and LP is also available at Amazon USA:


The album is also available at Wow HD (postage free):

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The Japanese version with Bonus Track is available at CD Japan:
Japanese KISS CDs & DVDs

The limited edition Picture Disc is available here.
KISS Official Online Store
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September 26, 2012

KISS NEWS

Gene Simmons Causes an 'X Factor' Commotion
http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/09/25/best-kiss-songs/
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September 26, 2012

PETER CRISS BOOK SIGNINGS

Here is a list of book signings Peter Criss will do for his new autobiography.

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September 26, 2012

PAUL & GENE TO DEBUT KISS SLOT MACHINE AT G2E
(from Kissonline)

A rock and roll experience like none other is set to take over the gaming industry's largest trade show with the debut of the new KISS slot game from WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., at the twelfth annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E), October 2-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. In conjunction with the introduction of the new game, legendary original KISS band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will be on hand to meet and greet fans in support of this rockin' new game at the WMS booth (#1118) on Tuesday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. until noon PT.
Click here to read the rest.
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September 25, 2012

MUZIEK PARADE MAGAZINES
Some very rare Dutch "Muziek Parade" magazines are currently listed on eBay:


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September 25, 2012

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:


unbelievable: an Ace Frehley necklace sold for $ 800,- !!??



trading cards uncut sheet: $ 400,-


Peter Criss Halloween cotume: $ 214,-


Paul Stanley Reunion Tour costume piece: $ 200,-



Kiss banner 1977: $ 199,-



ad from 1974: $ 182,-



Monster Picture Disc: $ 110,-



Double Platinum Japanese cassette: $ 110,-



Promo Poster for first Album: $ 690,-


Kiss i-dog Set: $ 300,-



Ace Frehley pen: $ 285,-



promo flyer 1974: $ 225,-



pinball machine: $ 6.983,- !!??

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Donruss Box: $ 521,- !!??

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Figure: $ 395,-



Aussie sports bag 1980: $ 386,-

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More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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September 24, 2012
KISS NEWS
KISS rocks Hartford
Selfless Brendan deserves a Kiss
'Kiss Army' soldiers on
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September 24, 2012
KISS AND MÖTLEY CRÜE TOUR AUSTRALIA 2013
(from fasterlouder.com.au)
Pyrotechnics enthusiasts and tailors of leather pants rejoice! Kiss and Motley Crue will be touring Australia early next year.

Way back in January, Kiss manager Doc McGhee revealed that that the glam-rock giants were planning a return to Australia in 2013 and that news has now been confirmed via a Facebook post by Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. The star of your favourite rocker-compleates-collage-degree reality show Tommy Lee Goes to College has told his fans that he has completed touring for the year and will be taking “a little break til Jan 2013 then off to Australia with Kiss n Motley”.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 24, 2012
KISS IN THE PRESS
Gene is on the cover of the German Rock Hard magazine (October 2012).
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The Kiss Army Mexico will release a Kiss Special magazine.
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September 22, 2012
"HOTTER THAN HELL" LIVE IN HOLMDEL, NJ
For the first time on this tour, Kiss played "Hotter than hell" in Holmdel, NJ.
Click here to see the song being played live in Holmdel.

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September 22, 2012

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY

Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay.

Promo Poster for the first Album



"I" San Remo Edition Single from Italy



"The Elder" LP from Turkey


Paul Stanley Silvertone cracked mirror guitar


Gene Slippers



Metal Hammer


German 7" Single "Shout it out loud"



German Revenge Kiss Logo Promo Display



Didi Zill Book


Peter Criss doll



Poster magazine 1976



Eric Carr drumstick & drumskin


Hello Kitty Vinyl Figures



Colorforms Set



Japanese magazine



Creatures of the night Tourbook



Collectors Edition Poster Special from Australia 1980


UK Unmasked Tourbook


Summer Tour '76 Promo EP

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September 22, 2012
KISS NEWS

Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx on ‘Sex’ and Touring with Kiss
Tommy Thayer via Twitter: New Jersey Holmdel you rocked it! 14,000 maniacs SOLD OUT

Kiss performed "Hotter than hell" yesterday in Holmdel, NJ
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September 22, 2012
LOCAL MAN HAS KISS CONNECTION

(from The Brazil Times)
One Brazil man now has a connection to a band he's been a fan of for more than 35 years.
Mark Buckingham recently designed drumsticks for KISS's drummer Eric Singer, and the drumsticks are currently being sold at the band's concerts.
In 2011, Buckingham painted a drumstick for Singer with a picture of him in full makeup and one of his outfits.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 21, 2012
MONSTER RELEASE PARTY IN HOLLAND

Universal Music presents:
Official KISS - 'Monster' Release party
 
October 4th – Hengelo
Venue: Metropool – www.metropool.nl  
Doors open: 19.00 hrs.

Free entrance: sign up by e-mailing kiss@umusic.com  
 
- Be the first in the world to own the new KISS album 'Monster'
- All formats of Monster will be available, including the limited edition 3-D cover, the highly anticipated picture disc (the only 100 picture discs available in The Netherlands will be sold here exclusively)
- Free commemorative poster for the first 200 to sign up at kiss@umusic.com
- Special Guest: Gordon G G Gebert – Gordon will be signing all his books  ('Kiss & Tell' and 3 other titles) and do a Q&A
- KISS merchandise dealers from all over Europe
- Classic Kiss show by Kiss on the Rocks
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September 21, 2012
BILLBOARD NOMINATES KISS FOR BEST TOUR

Are you the most die-hard KISS fan you know? If so, prove it! KISS has been nominated for the Eventful 2012 Fan’s Choice Award, which will be presented at the Billboard Touring Conference & Awards Ceremony in October!
Please direct all KISS fans you know to go to http://eventful.com/billboard2012 to vote and spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Email, and anything else that will make sure KISS wins!
Thank you- Go KISS!

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September 21, 2012
MONSTER ZINEPAK

The Monster Zinepak (CD + magazine) is now available for pre-order at Wow HD for 19,99 Euros ($ 23,99) postage-free. Choose your location (country) on the top left to get the price in your local currency.

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September 21, 2012
KISS NEWS

Rock Show Review: KISS Stuns In Camden

YouTube videos: Kiss live in Camden, NJ
KISS FAQ Podcast with Dale Sherman and Bill Starkey
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September 20, 2012
MONSTER ZINEPAK

(from eBay)
KISS will release their brand new album, "Monster" on October 9, 2012. There will be a limited edition deluxe ZinePak (ZEEN-pack) version of the album pairing the full-length album with an exclusive 64 page magazine filled with exclusive interviews and dozens of never-before-seen photos.
Click here to read the rest.


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September 20, 2012
KISS DO THE MONSTER MASH IN TORONTO

(from Bravewords)
By Martin Popoff
The day after their shed show with MÖTLEY CRÜE in Toronto (September 14th), all four dudes in KISS threw a small Friday afternoon get-together for their label, Universal, to celebrate the imminent release of their HEAVY new album, Monster.


In attendance were mostly folks from the label, plus radio personalities from around town as well as a few invitees at the behest of the label. Food, drinks, a chance to get a picture with the guys, autographs, chit-chat... it was a well run soiree, 4:00 to 6:00 at the newly constructed Noble Studios on a dark and rainy day in west-end Toronto.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 20, 2012
CLASSIC ROCK

Classic Rock is launching a Limited Edition Collectors’ Folio containing four exclusive copies of issue 177.
Each copy of the mag will have a different member of Kiss on the cover – and within each issue there will be a feature on the band and the making of new album Monster.
Plus! Each band-member issue will include an exclusive interview with the respective cover star.
Also included in the pack are four collectable art cards, one for each Kiss member: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
The magazines and art cards will be presented in a highly collectable deluxe pack.
There are only 1,000 copies available and each copy will be individually numbered.
It is already being offered on eBay...
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The original infos are posted here: It’s a Monster! Classic Rock to launch exclusive Kiss collectors’ pack

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September 20, 2012
JAPANESE "MONSTER" CD

CD Japan has now also listed the Bonus Track for the Japanese Monster CD. Only a few copies remain in stock.
Japanese KISS CDs & DVDs
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September 20, 2012
KISS NEWS

Study hard, Kiss rocker tells kids
Podcast Episode 66 – Kiss Revenge Special Part I
It’s a Monster! Classic Rock to launch exclusive Kiss collectors’ pack
KISS, Mötley Crüe Fans Deal With Wet Weather

Creatures of the net Podacst Episode 47- THE TOUR 2012 Review
Kiss, Crüe rock a rain-soaked Montage Mountain
KISS will headline the Maquinaria Fest in Santiago, Chile on November 10th!
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September 19, 2012
KISS NEWS

Video: Kiss perform "Got to choose" in Mansfield
Vince Neil breaks his leg, but tour with Kiss continues

Richie Sambora talks about how he almost joined Kiss in 1982

Video: Kiss "hiring our heroes" with vet as roadie
Video: Bülent Ceylan Kiss parody

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September 19, 2012
VIEWMASTER
Check out this viewmaster on eBay, which somes with a tri fold booklet with a description on each member.
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September 18, 2012

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:


37 bids, $ 10.100,- as the highest bid was not enough for a huge Kiss collection with more than 900 Kiss items:



used Eric Carr drumstick: $ 441,-!!??


Kiss Blitz London LP: $ 405,-!!??


Vinnie Vincent CD: $ 199,-!!??


Set Halloween costumes: $ 655,-



1978 Kiss trading cards uncut sheet: $ 400,-


Kiss pinball backglass: $ 375,-



Kisstory book: $ 300,-



huge signed poster: $ 300,-



double signed photo: $ 229,-



belt buckle: $ 227,-



Destroyer belt buckle: $ 225,-



Donruss Box 2nd series: $ 207,-



Head Picture Disc: $ 158,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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September 18, 2012

KISS IN THE PRESS

Kiss will be on the cover of the October 2012 issue of the German Metal Hammer magazine.

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September 18, 2012

KISS NEWS

KISS stays alive with fresh faces, material

Kiss' Mobile Merch
Bruce Kulick celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Crazy Nights
"The Tour" Rocks Toronto
Toronto concert review #2
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September 17, 2012

KISS NEWS

Video: Gene Simmons talks about Rocktoberfest

Video: Kiss Expo New Jersey Highlights
Video: Kiss Look Alike Contest with Peter Criss at the New Jersey Kiss Expo
Kiss played "Got to choose" yesterday in Mansfield, MA. At the acoustic set backstage at the meet & greet Kiss palyed "Then she kissed me" and "Rockin' in the USA".
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September 16, 2012

GERMON "MONSTER" LP LISTED AT AMAZON GERMANY

The German "Monster" LP with censored Logo has now been listed for pre-order at Amazon Germany:


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September 16, 2012

KISS NEWS

Kiss reloads for tour with Motley Crue
Ace Frehley to be Special Guest at Toy, Model and Film expo at Chiller Theatre on October 26 - 28, 2012
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September 15, 2012

JAPANESE "MONSTER" ALBUM TO INCLUDE BONUS TRACK!

It has just been confirmed by Universal Music Japan, that the Japanese "Monster" CD will have a Bonus Track:

King Of The Night Time World (Live - Rock The Nation Lost Tracks)


Thanks to naokiss for the info!
The Japanese Monster CD is available here (the limited edition is also still available!). The first printing also includes a Bonus Poster.


Amazon Germany is listing several different editions of the Monster Album. Besides 2 different vinyl editions and the 3D edition there is another "Special Edition" listed. At Amazon USA there is just the LP and the CD listet.


The Pisture Disc is exclusively only available here.

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September 15, 2012

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY

Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay.

Eric Carr drumstick


The Spirit of '76 Promo Poster



The Elder 8-track



Blackjack Promo Cassette



Love Gun mirror



Donruss Box



US movie poster



UK movie poster



Ace Frehley stein


Peter Criss stein


sleeping bag



Didi Zill book



Monster Magazine

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September 15, 2012

KISS NEWS
Gene Simmons talks KISS fans, No. 1 albums

Motley Crue, KISS pack one-two punch

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September 14, 2012

GENE SIMMONS OPENS HIS MOUTH (BUT KEEPS HIS TONGUE IN)

(from philly.com)
The first thing to do when speaking to Kiss' Gene Simmons is to get to the truth of the matter. After nearly 40 years of being in the dressy demonic ensemble, the bassist, entrepreneur, and reality television star wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Ask him what he thinks of partner Paul Stanley's 2009 statement to this writer that "democracy is overrated" in relation to the Starchild's production of that year's Sonic Boom, and Simmons chuckles. "Yes," he says. "Everybody can't have equal say. The good thing about Paul is that he was able to commit the time and the mental fatigue that it takes to stay in the studio for three months. I didn't have that. I'm way past that."
Click here to read the rest.

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September 14, 2012

NEW JERSEY EXPO REVIEW
(from RockEyez)
On Sept 8, 2012 New Jersey was again, for the 2nd year, home for the KISS Expo as it was held at the Raritan Convention Center in Edison, NJ. Ross Koondel and Peter Arquette are the men behind the Expo and they both did a hell of a job. With a fantastic upgraded location from last year's Expo it suited the show much better. This year's guests were none other than Peter Criss himself along with other notables such as Bruce & Bob Kulick, Ken Kelly, Len Delessio, JR Smalls and a few others.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 14, 2012

PEARL PROMO POSTER SELLS FOR $ 960,-
The Peter Criss Pearl Promo Poster sold on eBay for $ 960,-!!

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September 14, 2012

KISS NEWS
Here at Decibel Geek you can listen to an interview with Bruce Kulick.
Kiss backstage: Allegan couple shares photos, experience of meeting Paul Stanley at the Allegan County Fair
No more Lines for Kiss
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September 13, 2012

MONSTER ZINEPAK
A Monster ZinePak will be released in Europe on October 19, 2012. A ZinePak is a CD (Monster) in combination with a magazine. It should cost around 25 Euros.
Other formats of the "Monster" album are available here:
KISS Official Online Store
Japanese KISS CDs & DVDs

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September 13, 2012

KISS RETURNS TO ARGENTINA
(from Kissonline)
KISS is thrilled to announce its return to Buenos Aires! On November 7th, the band will rock River Plate Stadium, fresh on the heels of the release of "MONSTER!" The band will bring classic hits with all of the bombastic theatrics KISS fans expect!
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September 13, 2012

KISS STORMS CHICAGOLAND ONE MORE TIME
(from examiner.com)
Iconic Shock Rock quarter KISS once again swept through Chicagoland's First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, on their "The Tour" co-headlining tour with fellow rockers Motley Crue and supporting band The Treatment. For those familiar with the KISS show, it was what one would expect from the band: loud, explosive (literally), simple Rock and Roll, and plenty of signature KISS makeup—on stage and in the crowd.

Click here to read the rest.

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September 12, 2012

INTERVIEW WITH ERIC SINGER
Here you can read a new interview with Eric Singer.
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September 12, 2012

INTERVIEW WITH ERIC SINGER
Here you can read a new interview with Eric Singer.
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September 12, 2012

PRE-ORDER LIMITED EDITION "MONSTER" PICTURE DISC
(from official Kiss Store)
An exclusive collectible only available in the KISS online store. This KISS Monster picture disc LP features the album cover artwork on the front and the back. The vinyl weight for this picture disc is 200 grams and is housed in full color front to back single pocket 20 pt. jacket. Exclusive only through the official KISS online store, this collectible is limited to 2000 copies.
Click here to pre-order the Picture Disc. Check out the "Featured Items" for more new collectibles...

KISS Official Online Store
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September 12, 2012
MESSAGE FROM BRUCE KULICK
(from kulick.net)
Had two exciting KISS events recently that I want to share with you. I just returned from the NY/NJ KISS Expo this past Saturday, and what a great turnout! My brother Bob was a guest, and you all know Peter Criss was there as well.
Click here to read the rest.
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September 12, 2012

GENE SIMMONS AND DOC McGHEE AT THE SOLID BREAKFAST IN NASHVILLE
(from MusicNewsNashville/YouTube)
KISS frontman Gene Simmons and legendary manager Doc McGhee attended an invite-only breakfast event in Nashville, sponsored by SOLID (Society of Leaders in Development), where they were interviewed by Ray Waddell of Billboard Magazine. The two talked about the history of KISS and more.
Click here to see the conversation. There was also talk about another Kiss single in a couple of weeks.
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September 12, 2012
HUGE KISS COLLECTION ON EBAY
Check out this huge Kiss collection on eBay. The hightest bid so far is $ 10.100,-...

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September 12, 2012
KISS NEWS
Kiss radio special with new interview with Gene on September 15, 2012
Kiss has long, interesting history with Michigan, including epic Cadillac visit in 1975
Kiss and Mötley Crüe ride "The Tour" into Alpine Valley
Kiss rock legend Gene Simmons loves the taste of soul food
Gene Simmons and Wolfgang Puck present: Rocktoberfest
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September 11, 2012

KISS IN THE PRESS
Kiss are on the cover of the Dutch Aardschok magazine (10/2012). If features a 5-page article on the band.


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September 11, 2012

GENE SINGS AMERICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
Gene sang the American National Anthem at an American Football game yesterday. Click here to see his performance.

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September 11, 2012

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:


Peter Criss boots: $ 1.000,-



signed "Lick it up" LP: $ 995,- !!


concert poster 1974: $ 775,- !!


Solo Album Shirt: $ 425,- !!



mailing envelope: $ 375,- !!



make-up kit: $ 385,-



an empty (!) Donruss Box in bad condition from Australia 1980: $ 314,- !!



A Taste Of Platinum US Promo EP: $ 300,- !!



Dynasty LP: $ 265,- !!



ice cream wrapper: $ 264,- !!


Destroyer Promo LP: $ 200,-



"New York Groove" colour UK 7" single with maske: $ 160,-


set bike posters: $ 300,-



More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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September 10, 2012
KISS PEZ
Finally there is an official Kiss Pez set released. They are already being offered on eBay.

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September 10, 2012
TOMMY THAYER TALKS GUITARS, INFLUENCES AND THE MAKING OF "MONSTER"
(from gibson.com)
Following a full decade without a studio album, KISS made a spectacular return to form three years ago with Sonic Boom, a no-frills album that recalled the band’s mid to late ‘70s glory years. Incredibly, the group’s forthcoming new album, Monster, is an even greater triumph. Packed with explosive energy and the sort of guitar riffs other bands dream about, Monster seems destined for a prime spot among other KISS classics.

 Even more so than on Sonic Boom, guitarist Tommy Thayer played an integral role on Monster, writing or co-writing ten songs and, alongside Paul Stanley, delivering half the band’s two-guitar punch. Clearly, he’s established himself as an indispensable cog in the current KISS lineup of Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and himself. In the following interview, Thayer talks about the new album, his main guitar influences and why Gibsons are his choice guitars both on-stage and in the studio.

How did the band approach making the new album?

Generally, it was the same approach as Sonic Boom. We didn’t have an agenda. We just wanted to write great rock and roll songs and make a cohesive album. With Sonic Boom, it was more like testing the waters, seeing how things would go with this lineup and with the band as it is today. We came up with a great record, obviously, and we found that we could be effective and lethal in the studio. Monster takes those things to a new level, and ups the ante in terms of the songs and the production. It was similar, but it was new and improved as well.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 9, 2012
NEW JERSEY KISS EXPO REPORT
Check out this TV Report on the Kiss Expo in New Jersey yesterday.
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September 9, 2012
INTERVIEW WITH ACE FREHLEY
You can see a new interview with Ace on backstageaxxess.com. Ace says he is writing on a new book and he is working on a new album, which is hopefully out "in the spring"...
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September 9, 2012
DID YOU KNOW...
... that the Japanese 11 LP Box Set "The Originals 1974 - 1979" was also available in red? This is the very rare second print of the Box Set. It is currently listed on eBay.
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... that there were new Kiss Figures released ny K'Nex? They can be seen on eBay.

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September 9, 2012
CANADA'S TRIBUTE TO KISS CD TO BENEFIT KIDS HOSPITAL
(from Kissonline)
Check out this amazing version of "Rock And Roll All Nite" by Spiro Papadatos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cADOgAHrpd8
The track appears on the upcoming KISS tribute album, KISSIN' TIME: CANADA'S TRIBUTE TO KISS. The cd will be released in October and features 12 Klassic KISS songs recorded by some of the best Indie artists from Canada. All proceeds after expenses will be donated to SICK KIDS FOUNDATION (Toronto Sick Kids Hospital).
More info at https://www.facebook.com/KissinTimeCanadasTributeToKiss
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September 8, 2012
INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY

Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay.

Hello Kitty Kiss handkerchiefs



Destroyer Resurrected US-LP


Pop/Rocky poster



German 1984 concert poster


backpack



record player



Kiss Casablanca Promo Jacket



Kiss Army kit



Aussie pillow 1980


Revenge tourbook



Hell or Hallelujah Promo CD


German "Shout it out loud" (live) 7" single



Kiss collection


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September 8, 2012

KISS NEWS
Gene Simmons to throw beer festival in downtown L.A.
Vote for the Kiss/Mötley Crüe Tour as Best Tour of the Year
Destroyer Resurrected drops to No. 168 on the US Billboard Top 200 charts
Music: Confessions of a Kiss fan
Motley Crue, KISS captivate DTE Energy Music Theater crowd with glam metal gusto
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September 7, 2012

KISS "MONSTER" ALBUM INFO
Kiss News has been given the following information from the record company concerning the realese of the new album:
The "Monster" album is scheduled to be released in the following formats at the following release dates (as of today, subject to change):
5.10.2012: Germany, Austria and Switzerland
8.10.2012: rest of Europe
9.10.2012: USA
10.10.2012: Japan

The album will also be released in other countries, but the available formats and release dates may vary. In Japan at CD Japan the first pressing will also contain a free Bonus-Poster.


The album is supposed to be available in the following formats:
CD (USA, EU-pressing with original logo and German pressing with censored logo). CD with original logo is available here at Amazon USA and here at Wow HD.
CD (limited edition with 3-D cover): probably also available as US-pressing, EU-pressing with original logo and German pressing with censored logo. Seems to be available here already at Amazon Germany.
Picture Disc: strictly limited US-Picture Disc, which will also be available in Europa as import. However, it will only be available from one retailer in each country. Since it is a stricly limited edition it will be rather expensive.

There are no confirmed infos concerning Bonus Tracks.
Japanese KISS CDs & DVDs
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September 7, 2012

KISS MONSTER RELEASE PARTY IN HOLLAND
UNIVERSAL MUSIC presents:
The new KISS album ‘Monster’ -The OFFICIAL release party!
Thursday 4 October @ Metropool, Hengelo (NL).
http://www.metropool.nl/agenda.asp?EvenementID=919&maand=10&jaar=2012&dag=4

The new KISS album will be for sale here! (in ALL formats!)

·Free exclusive for this event KISS poster for the first 200 to RSVP at special Universal email address (TBA soon - watch this space!)
·Exclusive give-aways especially for this event!
·International dealers selling the latest & vintage merchandise!
·Live show by KISS on the Rocks www.kissontherocks.com
·FREE Entrance!
www.universalmusic.nl - www.metropool.nl

Venue address: Metropool, Industrieplein 10, 7553 LL Hengelo, Netherlands Phone: +31(0)74 243 80 00

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September 7, 2012

HOW DOES TOMMY SHOOT ROCKETS OUT OF HIS GUITAR?
(from Music Radar)
KISS guitarist tells all about onstage fireworks.

There are artists that know how to put on a show. And then there's KISS. In a recent interview with Guitarist magazine, Tommy Thayer explained how his live showpiece stays on target:

"Basically, you have a pyrotechnic shot that's attached to the back of the headstock and it's all done electronically. It's done safely, too, as it's not just a matter of hitting a button: you also have to engage what's called a kill switch before you can go to the firing button."
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September 7, 2012

KISS IN NASHVILLE
Here you can see Kiss perform "Calling Dr. Love" live in Nashville. According to Pauls introduction the song is from the "Love Gun" Album. It's not the first time Paul doesn't know from which album the songs are...
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September 6, 2012

GENE SIMMONS TO PERFORM AT NFL GAME
(from silverandblackpride.com)
Gene Simmons, of the legendary rock band KISS, will perform the National Anthem on Monday before the Raiders football game. More info here.
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September 6, 2012

JEANETTE & ACE FREHLEY WEDDING RECEPTION
Ace Frehley and Jeanette Trerotrola got married in 1976. A wedding reception was listed on eBay recently. It also included a photo of Jeanette and Ace (without make-up).

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September 6, 2012

EXCERPT FROM PETER CRISS AUTOBIOGRAPHY
You can read the first chapter of Peter Criss' Autobiography here at Amazon.

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September 6, 2012

KISS IN NASHVILLE CONCERT REVIEW
(from Nashville Scene)
We wanted the best, we got … KISS. We also got Mötley Crüe last night at Bridgestone Arena, where we took in “The Tour” — a Dr. Feelgood-meets-Dr. Love arena-rock double-shot that was like a 10-story-tall gilded middle finger to subtlety.

This wasn’t The Spin’s first rodeo when it comes to KISS’ storied, cliché-by-design concert experience. When we caught the band’s Bridgestone 2009 performance, our biggest complaint (besides suffering through tragically tuneless, shirtless openers Buckcherry) was that Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and their hired-hand impostors opened with “Deuce” into “Strutter.” An awesome one-two punch to be sure, the set-topping pairing of the band’s two best songs meant, at least musically, the show was all downhill after its first eight minutes.
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September 5, 2012

MONSTER LP AVAILABLE AGAIN; NEW KISS BOX SET
After the "Monster" vinyl LP disappeared at Amazon it is now available again for pre-order. The release date seems to be set for October 9, 2012 now, one week earlier than originally scheduled.


On October 2, 2012 a Box Set of "5 Classic Albums" will be released. It can be pre-ordered at Amazon for just $ 23,23.


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September 5, 2012

CAR ACCIDENT CAUSES DELAY OF DETROIT SHOW
(from Kissonline)
THE SHOW TONIGHT IN DETROIT AT THE DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE IS POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW NIGHT!
To All KISS AND Motley Fans:
On its way to Detroit, our pyro truck was involved in an accident and flipped, spilling our gear all along the freeway. See photos here.
We owe you the show you expect and deserve, so we've jointly decided to give our crews the 24 hours necessary to piece everything together to make it possible.

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September 5, 2012

KISS NEWS
Kiss & Crüe donate $ 50.000,- toOperation Homefront
Kiss takes stockof its 40 years of luck, success
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September 5, 2012

VINCE NEIL AND GENE SIMMONS HELP MAKE WISHES COME TRUE FOR SICK CHILDREN
(from ultimeteclassicrock.com)

Motley Crue singer Vince Neil and Kiss bassist and entrepreneur Gene Simmons put their money where there their mouths were the night before a recent Kiss/Motley Crue tour date in Oklahoma. The big-hearted rockers teamed with Jim Glover Chevrolet and Make-A-Wish Oklahoma for an event to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish, which helps grant wishes for children who are struggling to overcome an illness.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 5, 2012

VET WHO WON KISS JOB GETS ROADIE NICKNAME, REVEALS BEST PERK
(from Today)

Paul Jordan, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, won a job with KISS as part of TODAY's Hiring our Heroes series. He's writing dispatches about his experience for TODAY.com.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 5, 2012

PAUL STANLEY ON THE DRUMS
Check out this photo from the Kiss Army Sweden of Paul Stanley playing drums on the Dynasty tour.

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September 5, 2012

KISS IN THE PRESS
Paul Stanley is on the cover of the new edition (4/2012) of Finnish "Rytmi" magazine.

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September 4, 2012

PAUL STANLEY EXPLAINS DELAY IN RELEASING KISS "MONSTER" CD
(from 105.7 The X Rocks)

The much anticipated Kiss Monster CD is now due out in October, five months after the initially announced release date, and guitarist Paul Stanley says the delay was caused by negotiating a new contract with Universal Music.
Click here to read the rest.

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September 4, 2012

INTERESTING CLOSED AUCTIONS ON EBAY
Here are some interesting recently closed auctions on eBay:


signed Paul Stanley Ibanez Iceman PS10 Ltd: $ 2.350,-



bedspread & curtain: $ 799,-


Guitar picks: $ 686,-



cassette case: $ 587,-



Kiss 1974 press kit: $ 550,-



Set skulls proto types: $ 400,-



Ace bust: $ 300,-



stage used items: $ 281,-



first tourbook 1976: $ 228,-



viewmaster Double-Vue: $ 225,-



Kiss promo LP: $ 767,-



Gene Simmons Japan Solo LP Picture Disc: $ 400,-


Kiss/Twisted Sister Radio Show LP: $ 355,.


Kiss LP misprint: $ 259,-


More interesting closed auctions: see above the news
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most interesting Auctions >>

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September 3, 2012

JAPANESE "MONSTER" CD

The Japanese limited edition "Monster" CD with Pop up 3D cover and poster is now available at CD Japan again. It is expected to sell out very fast, so be quick.
Here is the info from CD Japan:
Twentieth studio album release from KISS including 12 songs total. This Japanese edition exclusively features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). Comes with a description and lyrics. This edition features 3D jacket artwork. *The packaging of this Japan release is identical to the worldwide release.
External Bonus: a poster (poster will be neatly rolled)

Japanese KISS CDs & DVDs
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September 3, 2012

DESTROYER RESURRECTED

Here are some infos on "Destroyer Resurrected":
The German LP with the censored logo includes also a vaucher to download the album on mp3 at backtoblackvinyl.com. The download includes all tracks including the Bonus Track, which is missing on the LP. There is no booklet in the German LP.
The German LP is available here at WOW HD (click on the country of your choice at the top left) and also here at Amazon Germany.
The Japanese version of "Destroyer Resurrected" can now also be pre-orderd at Amazon:

It is also available at CD Japan.
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September 3, 2012

KISS NEWS

Concert Review: Kiss, Motley Crue bring impressive performance to First Niagara Pavilion
"Completely self contained": Paul Stanley on why Kiss will never use outside writers again
Check out Kiss playing "Do you love me" in Minneapolis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlc8C380zs&feature=player_embedded
According to Tommy Thayer 22.000 people attended the concert in Indianapolis, 14.000 people showed up in Pittsburgh, and 18.000 in Cincinnati.
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September 2, 2012

DESTROYER RESURRECTED CHART ENTRY

"Destroyer Resurrected" entered the US Billboard Top 200 Charts at # 58.
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September 2, 2012

BRUCE KULICK JOINS "LEGENDS VOICES OF ROCK"

Bruce Kulick joined the super group "Legends Voices of Rock".
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September 1, 2012

KISS "MONSTER" ALBUM ON VINYL

As previously reported, the new "Monster" album will also be available on vinyl.

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September 1, 2012

INTERESTING AUCTIONS ON EBAY

Here are links to some interesting Kiss Auctions that are ending soon on eBay.

"C'mon and love me" Portugese 7" single



pinball machine backglass


"Detroit Rock city" German 7" single


Dynasty Poster Book



Vintage Kiss Photos Book



Dynasty cassette case


Japanese Special 1977



Guts magazine 1977 from Japan



Japanese songbook



Japanese songbook with poster



Paul Digital Action Motion Card



Scene magazine 1983


first tourbook 1976



record eraser


Kiss Radio with box



bloody towel from Gene & guitar pick from Tulsa 2012



VIP Package stuff



Japanese Killers LP complete

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