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Kiss Performs Unmasked Set at Restaurant Opening

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:13:09 +0000

Diners at the new Rock & Brews in Torrance, Calif. might not have recognized the famous owners of the eatery as they took the stage. Kiss played with out makeup and costumes for about 20 minutes during the grand opening on Wednesday (May 8). Only Eric Singer was missing as, according to Blabbermouth, they worked through ‘Rock [...]

Kiss Pay Tribute to Murdered Fan During Australian Concert

Jeff Giles — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:16:08 +0000

It isn't a song that often comes up when American fans are talking about Kiss' greatest hits, but the 1980 single 'Shandi' enjoyed a healthy chart life in Australia, and the band still plays it whenever they visit the continent on tour -- as they did Saturday night (March 16), in a performance that had greater meaning than usual.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Add Kiss Power to Rock + Brews Restaurant

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:27:44 +0000

Over the last four decades and counting, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss have elevated making money while making music into an art form -- and as evidenced by their latest business venture, their partnership shows no signs of slowing down.

Former Kiss Drummer Peter Criss to Receive American Cancer Society's Humanitarian of the Year Award

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:38:02 +0000

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss has been admirably up front about his struggle with breast cancer, working steadily over the last several years to help educate men about the risks and warning signs associated with the disease, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed; in fact, Criss is the recipient of this year's Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Cancer Society.

Kiss Characters to Star in 2013 Individual Comic Book Issues

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:18:13 +0000

Kiss are making a comeback as comic book characters. Beginning in March, IDW Publishing will release a four-issue series starring the Demon, the Starchild, the Catman and the Spaceman. Up first will be Gene Simmons's Demon character in a story inspired by the song 'Radioactive' from the rocker's 1978 solo album.

Kiss, 'Monster' – Album Review

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:10:55 +0000

For one glorious sixty-second span near the end of their new album ‘Monster,’ Kiss once again (and finally) earn the title of “the hottest band in the land.” But what about the other 42 minutes? The magic moment happens during the album’s penultimate track, ‘Take Me Down Below,’ which features a primal, rhythmic riff that [...]

Kiss Kruise Launches with Acoustic Concert

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:48:08 +0000

Yesterday (Oct. 31), Kiss Kruise II set sail from Miami. As the ship left its port, fans were treated to an unmasked, acoustic show by the guests of honor on the pool deck of the Norwegian Pearl, which, for the next few days, can probably be renamed the "Dr. Love Boat."

Kiss' Paul Stanley Says Aerosmith's Steven Tyler 'Needs a Reality Check'

Chad Childers — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:37:45 +0000

Steven Tyler may have a mouth that doesn't quit, but Kiss frontman Paul Stanley is known for giving as good as he gets, and he's firing back at Tyler after the Aerosmith vocalist called Kiss "a comic-book rock band."

35 Years Ago: Kiss Releases 'Alive II'

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:41:21 +0000

On October 14, 1977, barely two years after the release of their career-electrifying concert album ‘Alive!,’ Kiss unleashed its first sequel, ‘Alive II.’ In retrospect, this event may have marked the peak — and also the beginning of the end — of the group’s first golden era. It certainly capped the busiest time in their [...]

Kiss Singer Paul Stanley's Mother Passes Away

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:50:05 +0000

Kiss vocalist Paul Stanley and his family are currently in mourning as his mother, Eva Eisen, passed away on Saturday (Sept. 29) at the age of 88. Stanley had just recently come off the road, where Kiss had been touring with Motley Crue over the summer months. At this point, the group was in between [...]

Kiss Series 2 Retro Action Figures to Reflect 1974 Self Titled Album

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:35:56 +0000

Kiss are definitely fond of collectibles in just about every size, shape or form they can come up with. Their latest item to arrive is the Kiss “Series 2″ Action Figures. These latest figures come in both 8-inch and 12-inch sizes, and Figures Toy Company have mirrored them after the posable representations initially released in [...]

Kiss' Gene Simmons to Sing National Anthem Before Oakland Raiders 2012 Football Season Opener

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:16:05 +0000

A fully made-up Gene Simmons would look right at home in the Oakland Raiders “black hole,” but come Monday (Sept. 10), the Kiss bassist will be out on the field singing the National Anthem instead. Simmons appearance is part of the pre-game festivities before the season opening game with the San Diego Chargers. Rapper Ice [...]

Kiss and Motley Crue Donate $100,000 to Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Victims

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:56:22 +0000

During their Aug. 8 joint concert in Denver, Kiss and Motley Crue announced that they will be donating $100,000 to a relief fund set up to help victims of the July 20 movie theater shootings in nearby Aurora, Colo.

Kiss Reveal 'Monster' Track List

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:40:52 +0000

Kiss have revealed the track list for their upcoming album ‘Monster.’ Surprise! It’s a poetry-based concept album documenting the changing of the seasons through the eyes of an innocent young child. OK, judging from the song titles… not really. It looks like we’re in for another blast of sex-charged songs about taking chances, conquering long [...]

Kiss Releases 'Monster' Cover Artwork

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:53:32 +0000

It’s here! The members of the Kiss army have been scouring the Internet for over a week to find the full cover artwork of the bands upcoming album ‘Monster.’ The legendary rockers have been doing a pretty ingenious thing, releasing portions of the image via their ‘Monster Hunt’ Facebook app. Gotta love Kiss — always [...]

Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer Shares His Funniest Stage Mishaps

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:20:21 +0000

Tommy Thayer may fill Ace Frehley’s platform boots in Kiss, but he’s found out first-hand those boots aren’t necessarily made for walking. The guitarist took over Frehley’s instrumental duties and “Spaceman” makeup in 2003 and has performed with the group all over the world. In a new interview with CBS Local in Sacramento, he says [...]

Kiss 'Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions' Album Arriving in August

Chad Childers — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:27:33 +0000

Kiss may want to make us adults ‘Rock and Roll All Nite,’ but for the little ones, they’re probably more concerned with getting that sleep routine down. Therefore, the ‘Rockabye Baby!’ series has targeted Kiss as their next hard rocking band that will have their music translated into lullaby form.

Kiss 'Destroyer' Re-issue to Feature Extended Version of 'Beth'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:47:39 +0000

Add a reissue of what many consider to be Kiss‘s finest album to the cornucopia of new merchandise available from the band in 2012. Their 1976 ‘Destroyer’ album has been remixed and readied for an Aug. 21 release. The package will also include rare and previously unheard recordings, plus the artwork the band originally intended to use.

Scorpions NOT Breaking Up, Heading Back to the Studio After Farewell Tour [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:29:27 +0000

First it was Cher, then KISS playing their farewell tours - only to be resurrected from the dead by recanting such evil tales of deception. Some people say "50" is the new "40", but one look at me, and you know that's plain poppycock!

Enter the Scorpions, who have recently announced their farewell tour, and upon competition of such, will head back 'into the studio' after saying good-bye to produce ANOTHER album!

Kiss, 'Hell or Hallelujah' – Song Review

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:16:39 +0000

A tantalizingly raw opening riff straight out of Paul Stanley‘s ‘I Stole Your Love’ playbook kicks off ‘Hell or Hallelujah,’ the new single from Kiss. From there, things lean a bit too heavily on the band’s sleek, uptempo borderline-metal ’80s sound, as opposed to the groove-oriented rock of their ’70s glory days, but the song [...]