Saturday, May 30, 2009

I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU #1 ROCK SONG IN AUSTRIA

I WAS MADE... No. 1 SONG IN AUSTRIA
(from Bravewords & Bloody Knuckles -http://www.bravewords.com/news/114723)
KISS' 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' was voted the #1 greatest rock hit by the readers of Austria's Krone Newspaper. The song was originally released on KISS' 1979 album Dynasty and it was released as the A-side of their first single from the album.

It was the band's second Gold single, selling over 1 million copies. According to Wikipedia, the song draws heavily from the disco style that was popular in the United States in the late 1970s.

KISS guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley, who co-wrote the song with Desmond Child and Vini Poncia, has stated that 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' was a conscious effort on his part to prove how easy it was to write and record a hit disco song.

ROSS HALFIN TALKS KISS ON HIS WEBSITE

ROSS HALFIN TALKS ABOUT KISS ON HIS WEBSITE- May 26, 2009
(from http://www.rosshalfin.com/)
"May 26.... Saw Gene Simmons at lunch time who was quite pleasant. Herr Simmons told me Paul Stanley was producing the new Kiss record, how good it was, and even the title - which I'm not telling you! Gene did say that Paul had come up with it, and it is good." - Ross Haflin. You can visit famous rock photographer Ross Halfin at his web site and awesome photography (you may even purchase his work) at http://www.rosshalfin.com/home/intro.php.

PAUL AND GENE ON MARK & BRIAN SHOW - AUDIO

PAUL & GENE ON MARK & BRIAN/Friday May 29, 2009
(with Jon Lovitz) Click the link below to the link on Mark & Brian's web-site. Scroll down to the "On Demand" and click #5 for part 1, #6 & #7 for the following parts. Great stuff!!
http://www.markandbrian.com/Article.asp?id=1325705&spid=16121

Friday, May 29, 2009

PAUL STANLEY ON ALAN HANDLEMAN RADIO SHOW FRIDAY

PAUL GUESTS ON RADIO SHOW FRIDAY
(from Kissonline.net)
Paul Stanley will be on Alan Handleman Show Friday at 4:00 PM (EST). The Show aires on North Carolina's Superstation -FM Talk 101.1 WZTK.

CLICK HERE on Friday at 4:00 PM to listen to the interview live .

Thursday, May 28, 2009

GENE SIMMONS TO APPEAR ON A&E'S PRIVATE SESSIONS ON SUNDAY MORNING-MAY 31 @ 9AM
(from blabbermouth.com)
KISS basist/vocalist Gene Simmons will guest on this Sunday's (May 31) episode of A&E's "Private Sessions", a weekly one-hour performance and interview series hosted by Lynn Hoffman. The show will air at 9:00 a.m. EST / 8:00 a.m. CST. Check out a couple of preview clips below.
Taped in a small intimate studio in New York City, "Private Sessions" showcases exclusive performances and intimate conversations with the top names in the music and movie industry.
Each Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. EST, "Private Sessions" explores the body of work of a single artist or group. It also includes perfomances of current releases as well as career-building, influential or defining songs and/or movie projects.

PREVIEW CLIP:

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

KISS / BUCKCHERRY 2009 TOUR


...AND THE OPENING SLOT GOES TO BUCKCHERRY
(from Billboard.com)
Ray Waddell of Billboard.com reports: BUCKCHERRY will support KISS on all dates for the band's upcoming North American tour, Billboard has learned. The tour, which begins in September, made headlines last month when it was announced that KISS had partnered with live music social networking site Eventful to route the tour through the top-voted North American markets as determined by demand on the Eventful web site.Voting will continue until June 30 and BUCKCHERRY fans are expected to enter the fray. According to the KISS camp, more than 8,000 cities and towns are already represented on the fan-submitted list.
Buckcherry guitarist Keith Nelson commented on the opportunity. "It's KISS. They're the biggest band in the world. They're legends," he said. "I also think on some level they want to take a band out that doesn't suck. They have a lot of choices of bands to take out, and we're truly one of the last rock and roll bands out there."
Read the entire article from Billboard.com.
Voting for the First Fan Routed Tour ends June 30, 2009 at 11:59pm.

KISS-MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST TICKETS ON SALE!

KISS TICKETS ON SALE NOW
(from http://www.kissonline.net/)
KISS will rock the Milwaukee Summerfest on Saturday June 27! The show will take place at the Marcus Amphitheater.Ticket for the general public are on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ .For more info on the 2009 Summerfest visit http://www.summerfest.com/

ACE FREHLEY'S ANOMALY TRACK LISTING/WORLD TOUR TO FOLLOW ALBUM


ACE
FREHLEY:
ANOMALY
Ace will do a world tour
when ANOMALY is released.

Outer Space
Foxy & Free
Sister
Too Many Faces
It’s A Great Life
Skels
A Little Below The Angels
Fox On The Run (Sweet Cover)
Change The World
Pain In the Neck
Genghis Khan
Fractured Quantum

Produced by Ace Frehley.Recorded at Ace's Home Studio and Schoolhouse Studios, New York City.

KISS TOUR DATES THUS FAR

May 20, 2009 Hollywood United States American Idol
June 27, 2009 Milwaukee United States Milwaukee Summerfest
July 10, 2009 Sarnia Canada Sarnia Bayfest
July 11, 2009 Windsor Canada The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
July 13, 2009 Montreal Canada Bell Centre
July 15, 2009 Ottawa Canada Ottawa Bluesfest
July 16, 2009 Quebec City Canada Quebec City Summer Festival
July 18, 2009 Halifax Canada Halifax Rocks 2009
July 20, 2009 Orillia Canada Casino Rama
July 21, 2009 Orillia Canada Casino Rama
July 28, 2009 Paso Robles United States California Mid-State Fair

CLASSIC ROCK: IT'S A GREAT TIME

David Coverdale: It's a special time to be a classic rock musician!
Below is an excerpt from an interview with David Coverdale from http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/hordaland/1.6620300
I was having lunch the other day with Paul Stanley from Kiss, and both of us agreed that this is an incredibly special time to be a classic rock musician. And neither of us would be thrilled at the idea of being a young band, trying to start out now in these unusual times. We’re all very grateful that we still have this opportunity to perform to enthusiastic crowds.
Read the entire interview at:
http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/hordaland/1.6620300

KISS INTERVIEW ON "IDOL" FOR EXTRA TV

KISS ARTWORK CONTEST FOR UPCOMING TOUR

KISS ARTWORK CONTEST
Do you have a talent for design? If you do, Design By Hümans is proud to announce a contest for you! The KISS Army is looking for a few good Humans to design art for the band's upcoming tour.
For information, guidelines, rules and prizes click the link below.
http://www.designbyhumans.com/special_contest/details/20

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

KISS & ADAM - OVER 1 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS

Wow! We're already over 1 MILLION YouTube views of our American Idol appearance where we were joined by finalist, Adam Lambert. By all reports, it was the high point of the show, and this seems to confirm it! Adam, we are sure is destined for great things and with supreme confidence and pride we can promise you that the new KISS album and tour will show you that we are in peak form and never better.

You never fail to amaze us. Now it's our turn!

PAUL STANLEY

(from Kissonline.net)

ACE FREHLEY- WHAT'S IN MY BAG? - VIDEO

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is featured in Amoeba Music's "What's In My Bag?" segment in which he shares some of his shopping picks. Watch the three-minute clip below.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

KISS #1 ON AMAZON'S HARD ROCK SALES CHARTS



KISS #1 WITH The Very Best of KISS WITH 6 TOP SELLERS IN TOP 50

The Very Best of KISS- #1

Ace Frehley (solo 1978)- #9

KISSOLOGY Volume 1- #14

KISSOLOGY Volume 2- #16

ROCK THE NATION- #33

Asylum- #36
http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/music/67215/ref=pd_ts_pg_1?ie=UTF8&pg=1

KISS & ADAM LAMBERT #1 ON iTUNES MUSIC VIDEO CHARTS




The KISS & Adam Lambert medley clip from
American Idol is #1 on iTunes Music Videos.
The American Idol finale was watched by some
28 million viewers.


CLICK HERE to purchase the clip

KISSTORY: DYNASTY RELEASED


KISS' 8th Studio Release, DYNASTY, was released on May 23,
1979. The album sparked two hit
singles, I Was Made For Loving You and Sure Know Something. The album peaked at #9 after spending 25 weeks on the Billboard Album charts with I Was Made For Lovin' You
reaching #5 on the Billboard Singles chart.
The DYNASTY tour also marked the
final tour with Ace, Paul, Peter and
Gene until 17 years later with the ALIVE/WORLDWIDE tour also known as the REUNION tour.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

GENE SIMMONS COMMENTS ON ADAM LAMBERT

FROM MIAMI HERALD/ http://www.miamihearald.com/
Adam Lambert didn't win American Idol but he made a fan out of Kiss' founder Gene Simmons. Here's a press release from Extra where Adam gave a TV interview.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons was so impressed by Adam Lambert, he told Extra, "Adam was fantastic. What a powerful and attractive man he is. He can come on tour whenever he'd like. Of course he'd have to put his armor on because the fans, especially the KISS fans, take no prisoners. You gotta go big. Gotta be strong. You gotta be a rock, baby!''

FROM ROLLING STONE: ROCK AND ROLL DAILY / http://www.rollingstone.com/
It seems everybody’s got an opinion on this week’s American Idol finale. Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, who generally has an opinion on everything, is no different.
On Simmons’s Web site, he’s been answering questions from fans about the band’s appearance on Wednesday’s jaw-dropping Idol finale, including his opinion on this year’s runner-up, the guyliner-lovin’ Adam Lambert. Does Gene think Lambert has a promising career in rock ‘n’ rolling all night? Not quite.
Read the rest at http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/05/22/gene-simmons-says-american-idols-adam-lambert-is-no-rock-singer/

FROM ENTERTIANMENT WEEKLY/EW.COM/ http://www.ew.com/
In a Q&A session posted today on Gene Simmons' website, the Kiss bassist and recent Idol guest/Lambert duet partner had an already-controversial response to a fan who posted the following query: "Can you hook Adam Lambert up with someone to get him started on the way to be another rock god like you?"
His reply: "Respectfully, I don't think Adam is a rock singer. He sounds much more convincing singing ballads, and Broadway shows. His voice doesn't seem to have a 'rock quality.' But, I'm sure he's going to do just fine."

KISS CLEARLY STEALS SHOW AT "AMERICAN IDOL" FINALE

KISS - WOW!American Idol 8: Finale!
Blog by K.C. Morgan
(from TV ENVY)
Adam Lambert introduced KISS - WOW! - and the strange getup became a bit more clear. This was the most awesome moment in all of Idol history, for me personally. Amid pyrotechnic wonders, the band worked the song to a frenzy with Adam’s strong rock vocals on display. “Detroit Rock City,” and you’d better believe it.

This quickly turned, of course, into KISS’ anthem song. Gene Simmons made the song hot, Adam set it off. It this wasn’t the YouTube moment of the season, then I don’t know what was. Lambert definitely got the best number, and I’m ready to call it the best finale in eight years.

Carlos Santana had the unenviable task of following the act. He strummed out some of his famous licks, which felt very slow-paced after the unbelievable energy KISS brought to the theatre. I was actually screaming to see more KISS by this point.

(Editor's Note: There were a ton of musicians on Wednesday night's "American Idol" finale, but KISS is getting the most publicity and it's all positive. -JFH)

Friday, May 22, 2009

"AI" CAUSES RISE IN KISS SALES ON AMAZON

KISS SALES ARE UP ON AMAZON: The exposure and outstanding performance from KISS on "American Idol" Wednesday night's finale could be the cause for the recent sales jump in KISS CD releases-

The Very Best of Kiss on Amazon chart: #2 http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/music/67215/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_m_1_3_last

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #429 - Bestsellers in Music

Music Hard Rock & Metal: #2

Pop Metal #11: Music -Classic Rock

Arena Rock: #51

PAUL STANLEY INTERVIEW ON THE 10! SHOW

Thursday, May 21, 2009

KISS & ADAM LAMBERT - VIDEO

KISS "IDOL" PRESS ARTICLES


"ADAM SPEAKS TO ENTERTIANMENT WEEKLY ON PERFORMING WITH KISS"
(Courtesy: Entertianment Weekly/ http://www.ew.com/ew )

Q: All right. What was it like singing with Queen and KISS tonight
A: Oh my god, what an honor. Queen is like one of my all time favorite rock bands, and then to be up on stage with KISS with the pyro and the costumes -- I mean, it was a dream come true. It was awesome.
*posted today

"BEST THING ON IDOL ALL SEASON"
(Courtesy: ROLLINGSTONE.COM/ www.rollingstone.com/ )
Here's Rolling Stone's Live Blog from last night's American Idol finale:
9:18 pm: WOW! Glambert meets KISS! You wanted the best and you got it! “BETH!” Wow. LOVE those…uh…shoulder pads? Snake cages? What the hell is that you’re wearing? Fire your LOVE GUN, Glambert. He is KILLING “Detroit Rock City.”
9:21 pm: KISS Meet The Phantom of the Park had nothing on KISS Meet The Phantom of The Glamb-Screech!9:24 pm: That was even greater than Cyndi with Allison. To recover, I’m going to need some cold gin, tequila, vodka and orange juice.
9:26 pm: Well, THAT was a star. Maybe if Adam doesn't join Queen as their new lead singer, he could tour with KISS. 9:28 pm: This is so my now it’s not even funny. Adam rocking (and rolling over) with KISS was just about the best thing on Idol ALL SEASON LONG.
*posted today
(Courtesy: ROLLINGSTONE.COM/ www.rollingstone.com)
"Both Allen and Lambert stood out in the finale, but the two performances with the most juice both featured Adam: He strapped on cage-like studded shoulder pads Brandon Flowers would covet and sang Kiss’ “Beth,” then joined the face-painted legends for “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock & Roll All Nite.” As Gene Simmons’ tongue lashed beside him, Lambert punctuated the latter with a blistering scream from deep within his velvet goldmine."
*posted today
And Finally...
According to Newsday.com, "guitars get destroyed, fire flies, and Adam closes with his trademark scream, looking right at home (gold platform boots and all). Audience goes nuts."

KISS & ADAM LAMBERT FROM LAST NIGHT'S AMERICAN IDOL




KISS with ADAM LAMBERT - PHOTOS FROM LAST NIGHT'S
"AMERICAN IDOL"
AI Finalist ADAM LAMBERT performed "BETH" alone, introduced KISS, and dueted with the band on "DETROIT ROCK CITY" and "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE."
(Photos by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for FOX)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

KISS ON AMERICAN IDOL - VIDEO

KISS TEAR UP AMERICAN IDOL TONIGHT!


KISS AND ADAM
LAMBERT KILL
IT ON
AMERICAN IDOL
(Photo by Kevin Winter/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for FOX)
As rumored here yesterday,
KISS and Adam Lambert
dueted "Detroit Rock City"
and "Rock And Roll All
Nite" on the finale of
American Idol. It was the
highlight of the evening
as the band had everyone
in the Kodak Theatre on
it's feet. Before the band
came out, Adam performed
"Beth." Kris Allen took the
grand prize of the 2009 American Idol.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

KISS TO PERFORM WITH ADAM LAMBERT ON IDOL FINALE?


KISS ON
IDOL
FINALE
WEDS.
NIGHT?
PLAY WITH
ADAM
LAMBERT? ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE!
**NOTE: NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION HAS BEEN MADE BY KISS**
Internet rumour making the rounds-Here's two for an example:
"I think It would be a great idea for KISS to do this and I hope the producers get them. This would be great for the band, great exposure with an audience in the millions and a chance to turn millions on to KISS. And if they performed with Adam Lambert, that would be an amazing performance as Adam Lambert has already stated KISS as one of his influences. I don't usually print rumours here on the MASK, but this one rumour I like"- J. Frank Hagan
It's possible? There is a tidbit running at Showhype.com -
(from American Idol Updates @ BLOGGER)
The American Idol Finale is going to be the most exciting show, with so many Idol winners returning along with guest artists to entertain us while the suspense mounts. According to the latest issue of US Weekly, KISS will be performing on American Idol, though no official announcement from the band itself has been made yet.
If KISS really does show up, they’ll be the odd band out cos they’ll be performing alongside David Cook, Carlos Santana, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, and Jason Mraz, as well as Keith Urban who’ll do a duet with Kris Allen, and Cyndi Lauper who will duet with Allison Iraheta. Then again, apparently producers are trying to get David Bowie to do a duet with Adam Lambert! I wonder if 80’s glam rock will return if Adam Lambert wins?
(This bit from Musicistheheartforoursoul.com) *Thanks to Ken for this link*
Continuing from the other article that I posted here yesterday.It is confirmed Jason Mraz will also be joining the long list of performers who haveve already been announced: David Cook, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban. It is rumor that the Idol producers are trying to get David Bowie to show up so he can duet with Adam Glamber.It is also rumor that KISS might be performing live on the finale on Wednesday night. Either Kiss or David Bowie will be doing a duet with Adam Glambert on Wednesday night live finale. It is also confirmed Kris Allen will be doing a duet with Keith Urban. While Allison Iraheta will be doing a duet with Cyndi Lauper.Also it is rumor that the Idol producers are trying really hard to get all of the Idol winners and former contestants back for the live finale show on Wednesday night.The two part finale will start on Tuesday night at 8pm where season 4 winner Carrie Underwood will be performing "Home Sweet Home" and continue with a 2 hour live finale at 8pm on Wednesday night on Fox.I'll keep you guys updated with more what is going on with the finale when I get more information about it and now I can't wait to see the duets from Kris with Keith Urban and Allison with Cyndi Lauper. CLICK THIS LINK FOR THIS SITE:

KISS ADDS TWO US SHOWS THIS SUMMER

KISS TO PLAY CALIFORNIA AND MILWAUKEE THIS SUMMER. Two shows have been added to KISS' tour-
*Saturday June 27, 2009 at Milwaukee Summerfest/Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee, WI. Info here:http://www.summerfest.com/.

*Tuesday July, 28, 2009 at California Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles, California. KISS Army Pre-Sale:
Presale starts: Tuesday, May 19 @ 12PM (PST)Presale ends: Thursday, May 21 @ 12AM (PST)

Go to www.kissonline.net for Kiss Army Pre-Sale Details

Monday, May 18, 2009

KISSTORY: KISS ALIVE III RELEASED TODAY - 1993


KISS ALIVE III was released on this
day May 18, 1993.
The VHS/KISS EXPOSED was released on this day May 18, 1987.

JULY 18, 1974

More photos from KISS' performance

Saturday, May 16, 2009

KISS LIVE HOUSTON, 1976 - VIDEO

KISS LIVE AT THE SUMMIT, HOUSTON, TX., 1976
DETROIT ROCK CITY

Thursday, May 14, 2009

PAUL STANLEY ART SHOWS FRIDAY & SATURDAY/MEDIA SCHEDULE

PAUL'S ART SHOWS:
Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in May.
Friday – May 15 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – May 16 - 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wentworth GalleryThe Court at King of Prussia690 West Dekalb PikeKing of Prussia, PAFor details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 610-337-8988 or 800-732-6140.
AP Photo (Chris Pizzello): Paul works on a commissioned portrait in his home studio in Beverly Hills, California.
PAUL'S MEDIA SHEDULE:
Paul will be appearing on several Philadelphia media outlets on Friday. Below is the schedule of appearances:
1) FOX-WTXF TV / Morning News @ 8:35 am
2) WMMR-FM Radio / The Preston & Steve Show @ 9:20 am
3) NBC-WCAU TV / The 10! Show @ 10:30 am

KISS PODKISSt #16 NOW ONLINE

(from podkisst.com)
Face front, KISS Army! This is YOUR PodKISSt! In this installment, we celebrate the greatest fans of the greatest band! Join Ken, James, and Gary for the longest PodKISSt yet… a 2-part, 2 hour program all about you… us… the KISS Army! You’ll hear an exclusive PodKISSt interview with KISS Army founder Bill Starkey, who shares his thoughts on the KISS legacy from their humble roots to the modern-day juggernaut. You’ll also hear letters from our listeners, heartfelt testimonials from long-time fans, and (of course) plenty of great tunes from throughout KISStory! So get comfortable… this is a double album! Click here to listen to the podcast.

KISSTORY: ON THIS DATE...

KISS played Melbourne, Australia on May 14, 2004 at the Rod Laver Arena on the ROCK THE NATION tour. The tour started on May 8 in Perth, Australia and ended August 17 in Mexico City at the Palacio de los Deportes. KISS recorded their Washington, DC and Virginia Beach, VA., shows for their Rock The Nation DVD. KISS toured the US during the summer with Poison and Saliva as special guests.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC!


A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ERIC SINGER!

Monday, May 11, 2009

PAUL STANLEY ON JOHN DEBELLA SHOW

PAUL LIVE ON WMGK RADIO - MAY 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM
As I previously reported here on Monday, PAUL STANLEY will appear on the John DeBella Show/102.9 Classic Rock Radio in Philadelphia on May 12, 2009 at 8:05 am EST. You can stream the interview live via internet at http://www.wmgk.com/. The Podcast will be available after the show here www.wmgk.com/debella . Paul will be promoting his upcoming Wentworth Gallery showings in King Of Prussia (outside Philadelphia) May 15 and 16.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

KISSTORY: KISS OPENS ALIVE/35 TOUR 1 YEAR AGO TODAY!


KISS opened their ALIVE/35 Worldwide Tour one year ago today in Oberhausen, Germany on May 9, 2008. This was KISS' most successful tour of Europe in their history. The tour played to sell-outs all over Europe. KISS
played the entire ALIVE! album
for the first time ever.

Set List:
Deuce / Strutter / Got To Choose / Hotter Than Hell / Firehouse / Nothin' To Lose (Eric lead vocals) / C'Mon And Love Me / Parasite / She / Watchin' You / Rock Bottom / 100,000 Years / Cold Gin / Let Me Go Rock 'N' Roll / Black Diamond (Eric lead vocals) / Rock And Roll All Nite
Encores:
Shout It Out Loud / Lick It Up / I Love It Loud (Gene split blood and flew to rafters) / I Was Made For Lovin' You / Love Gun (Paul flew to back of arena) / Detroit Rock City

KISS' MONTREAL SHOW SOLD-OUT!


KISS Montreal July 13, 2009.
The Bell Center show in Montreal, Quebec on July 13, 2009 is officially "SOLD OUT!"
15,000 tickets have been sold.
2009 Canadian Tour Schedule:
7/1/09 Bay Fest-Sarnia, Ontario
7/2/09 Casino Windsor -Windsor, Ontario
7/3/09 Centre Bell -Montreal, Quebec **SOLD OUT**
7/4/09 Cisco Ottawa Blues Fest -Ottawa, Ontario
7/5/09 Festival D’ete -Quebec City, Quebec
7/6/09 Rock Fest -Halifax, Nova Scotia
7/7/09 Casino Rama -Orillia, Ontario
7/8/09 Casino Rama -Orillia, Ontario
Go to http://www.kissontour.com/index.php?module=tour for all KISS tour and ticket information.

KISSTORY: 2004 ROCK THE NATION TOUR BEGAN MAY 8 IN PERTH

KISS ROCK THE NATION TOUR
(from KISSONLINE.NET)
KISS' Rock The Nation Tour began May 8th, 2004 in Perth, Australia. The first full tour of the Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric lineup, would take the band to Australia, Japan, the US and Mexico. Throughout the tour Gene spits blood before "Unholy" and breathes fire during "War Machine".

In Australia, KISS performed eight shows including two intimate theater shows. During the Sydney, Australia Superdome show 12 members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joins KISS for the last five songs. KISS also performs "I Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock and Roll" for the first time live, while in Australia.
KISS then plays six shows in Japan, including three nights at Budokan in Tokyo before returning to the US for forty-two shows including Washington DC and Virginia Beach, VA, where KISS record their Rock The Nation DVD. Instant Live CDs are also available at many of the US shows. Fans order before the concert begins, and then pick up a CD live recording of the actual shows they've just attended on the way out!! During the West Palm Beach show, Paul becomes ill and dehydrated, forcing KISS to cancel the next two shows in Florida. KISS end their 2004 World Tour with three dates in Mexico, performing twice in Monterey and the final night in Mexico City!
Set list most nights includes: Love Gun / Deuce / Makin' Love / Lick It Up / Got To Choose / War Machine / Christine Sixteen / I Want You / I Love It Loud / 100,000 Years / Unholy / Shout It Out Loud /I Was Made For Lovin' You / Detroit Rock City / God Gave Rock And Roll To You II/Rock And Roll All Nite.
KISS also performed the following songs at some shows on the tour: I Pledge Allegiance / Tears Are Falling / Creatures of the Night / Dr. Love / She / Strutter / C'mon and Love Me / Parasite / Love Her All I Can / All the Way / Hotter Than Hell / Cold Gin / I Stole Your Love / Shandi / Goin' Blind / Psycho Circus / King of the Night time World.

Friday, May 8, 2009

"NEW YORK GROOVE" LIVE FROM BOSTON - VIDEO

ACE FREHLEY "ROCKET RIDE" LIVE FROM BOSTON
(from Ace Frehley/acefrehley.com)
http://www.acefrehley.com/rocket-rides/

"Here is another clip from the gig in Boston with the Supergroup!!!!...... New York/Boston Groove in HD!!!..... My thanks again to the Right Turn Organization for inviting me this year & to Ricky Byrd for orchestrating the music......... if you would like to contribute here's the link: http://www.right-turn.org/.....Even more vids from the show in the next few days.......Stay tuned!! ACE "

"NEW YORK GROOVE"

Thursday, May 7, 2009

UPDATE: PAUL STANLEY'S APPEARENCE ON JOHN DEBELLA SHOW/ WMGK

As I previously reported here on Monday, PAUL STANLEY will appear on the John DeBella Show/102.9 Classic Rock Radio in Philadelphia on May 12, 2009 at 8:05 am EST. You can stream the interview live via internet at http://www.wmgk.com/. Paul will be promoting his upcoming Wentworth Gallery showings in King Of Prussia (outside Philadelphia) May 15 and 16.

PAUL STANLEY ON BOB & TOM SHOW TODAY

Paul will appear on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show Thursday at 10am EST. The show, which broadcasts from Indianapolis (on WFBQ), is heard on 150 stations around the country! Visit the link below for a complete list of radio stations that carry Bob & Tom:http://www.bobandtom.com/gen3/affiliates.htm .

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

GENE SIMMONS DONATES $100,000 FOR EXCLUSIVE BACKSTAGE KISS SHOW

GENEROUS GENE SIMMONS
According to Teenhollywood.com, KISS' Gene Simmons has blinged up his image - he paid $20,000 for a pair of gold sunglasses. He snapped up the 18-karat shades at an auction for Wonderwall.com's Rally For Kids With Cancer campaign. And the generous rocker also donated his own lot to the sale - a bidder paid $100,000 for exclusive backstage access to a KISS show. A guest at the auction, which raised more than $400,000, tells the New York Daily News, "He bought 18-karat gold sunglasses for $20,000, among other things. Gene also donated a trip with his band when they travel on their tour."

ULTIMATE KISS FAN CONTEST

DEMAND-IT ULTIMATE KISS FAN CONTEST
(from KISSONLINE)
Show the world why you're the ultimate KISS fan and a meet and greet with KISS and tickets to a show during the band's upcoming tour!Think you're the wildest, craziest fan of the hottest band in the world? Create a video showing why you're the ultimate KISS fan, and you could be a winner!Fan video finalists will be shown on the video screens in each city on KISS's tour roster, and five (5) Grand Prize winners will receive a pair of concert tickets for the city of their choice, plus a meet and greet experience with the band!Rules:-Submit a video to this group to enter the contest.-Winners will be chosen based on creativity and enthusiasm, so don't hold back!-Videos must be one minute in length or less. -Be sure to include your city as one of the tags.-Contest ends on 6/30/09!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DEMAND-IT ULTIMATE KISS FAN CONTEST.

GENE SIMMONS ON LEX & TERRY SHOW TOMORROW


GENE SIMMONS ON LEX & TERRY SHOW

Gene Simmons will be live on the syndicated radio show Lex & Terry tomorrow morning at 8:30am CST.The Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network can be heard on over 30 stations coast to coast. The show is also heard on XM Satellite Radio each day. Visit http://www.lexandterry.com/ for a list of radio stations that carry the show.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

ACE FREHLEY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY IN BOSTON

(from ACE FREHLEY.COM)

"As promised.....Here's how I spent my birthday this year!!!....In Boston with Alice Cooper, Lynn Hoffman (from A&E Sessions), Chad Smith, Simon Kirke & the rest of the Supergroup singing Happy Birthday!!!!....Wild!!!!....My thanks to the Right Turn Organization for inviting me this year & to Ricky Byrd for orchestrating the music.........I know times are tough, but this is a great cause......... if you would like to contribute here's the link: http://www.right-turn.org/
http://www.acefrehley.com/rocket-rides/
More vids from the show in the next few days.......Stay tuned!! Ace"!

Monday, May 4, 2009

PAUL STANLEY TO APPEAR ON JOHN DEBELLA SHOW THIS WEEK

Paul Stanley will appear this week on the John DeBella Show on Philadelphia's classic rock station, 102.9 WMGK Radio. It is unclear which day Paul will appear. For more information and to listen live click http://www.wmgk.com/. We'll keep you posted when he appears.

HOT IN THE SHADE TOUR BEGINS ON THIS DATE - MAY 4, 1990

THE BEST KISS NON-MAKEUP TOURS EVER!
The band returned with the best set-list any Kiss Fan could have asked for. Digging deep into it's rich musical history and pulling out some classics we hadn't heard in years. And if it couldn't get any better - the band put on a new show with huge, well put together production and staging that rivaled the 1970s.
-KISS MASK MAGAZINE
FROM KISSONLINE:
KISS began their Hot In The Shade Tour May 4th, 1990 in Lubbock, Texas and went on to perform over 120 shows before ending Nov. 9th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The tour featured the biggest KISS stage since the 70's with a huge Sphinx nicknamed Leon as the center piece. KISS made a dramatic entrance through Leon's mouth while surrounded by green lasers. Though there was no "You wanted the best, you got the best" intro, an energetic KISS tore through a 21 song set list spanning their entire career.

Several other KISS concert staples, Gene breathing fire and Paul smashing his guitar, were also absent from the show. But Leon was the perfect compliment to the powerful KISS set, shooting fireworks out of his eyes and "singing" the middle section of "God of Thunder" before collapsing to the stage during the bombastic end of "Detroit Rock City". On the encore, KISS brought out the mirrored ball and the famous lighted KISS sign finally made an appearance, rising slowly from below the stage to the roar of the crowd as KISS kicked into "I Want You".

Set list most nights:I Stole Your Love / Deuce / Heaven's On Fire / Crazy, Crazy Nights / Lick It Up / Black Diamond / Shout It Out Loud / Strutter / Calling Dr. Love / Rise To It / Fits Like A Glove / God Of Thunder / Forever / Hide Your Heart / Cold Gin / Tears Are Falling / I Love It Loud / Love Gun / Detroit Rock City / I Want You / Rock And Roll All NiteOn a few occasions during the tour KISS would also perform "C'mon And Love Me" and "I Was Made For Lovin' You". Eric Carr also sang "Little Caesar" at least once on the tour, which would be his last.

GENE'S "FAMILY JEWELS" NEW SEASON RETURNS IN JUNE

Legendary rock god multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons (KISS) and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E’s hit unscripted series Gene Simmons Family Jewels premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie’s sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie.

In addition to Sophie’s sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the entire family’s many adventures. From Gene’s appearance on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America.

Leslie Greif, Adam Reed, Adam Freeman and Gene Simmons are the series executive producers. Gene Simmons Family Jewels is produced by The Greif Company and the Gene Simmons Company. Robert Sharenow and Neil A. Cohen are the A&E Executive Producers. up to get snapped by fotogs, what it was really about was actually taking some time out of our lives, and doing some good for those less fortunate.

PAUL STANLEY ON DANNY BONADUCE - AUDIO

PAUL APPEARED ON DANNY BONADUCE'S RADIO PROGRAM ON PHILADELPHIA'S ROCK STATION, 94-WYSP. PAUL APPEARED ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009. KISSONLINE PROVIDES THIS AUDIO CLIP.
PAUL'S ARTSHOW WILL BE IN PHILADELPHIA ON MAY 15 & 16, 2009 AT THE KING OF PRUSSIA MALL, KIN OF PRUSSIA, PA (Just 15 minute outside of Center City Philadelphia)
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Friday, May 1, 2009

KISS CLIPS FROM "FAIRLYODD PARENTS" - AIRS TONIGHT

PART ONE

PART TWO


THE WISHOLOGY EPISODE AIRS TONIGHT ON NICKLODEON AT 8:00 PM, May 1,2 & 3.