KISS Honors an Old Haunt

KISS stopped by to Detroit’s legendary Cobo Center before it closed its doors for a much-needed expansion.

The venue means a lot to the rockers, who recorded their breakthrough album Alive! there 35 years ago. The venue hasn’t changed much since then – it includes stucco, cinder block walls and folding chairs.

To celebrate the occasion, the band played Alive (almost) in its entirety. Of course, they finished up the show with “Detroit Rock City.”

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 12:43 pm by brittany · No Comments

KISS & Walmart - Let’s Make a Deal

The new KISS release, Sonic Boom - the first album of new material in more than a decade - is expected to hit stores October 6th. But not EVERY store.

KISS has signed a deal designating Walmart as the exclusive retailer, along with Walmart.com and the Sam’s Club stores. The deal delivers a package of value for KISS fans everywhere. For the low low price of $12, Sonic Boom has new material, a complete, re-recorded greatest hits package and a live concert DVD. What a bargain!

Paul Stanley is excited about the partnership stating, “Besides our making the best KISS album in decades, Walmart has made it possible for us to include a bonus CD with 15 of our most famous songs and an additional live DVD, shot during our recent concert in Buenos Aires. So in every sense, Sonic Boom is the ultimate return to classic KISS form. You wanted the best, you got the best!”

Monday, August 24, 2009 at 1:28 pm by michelle · No Comments

Kiss Rocks the American Idols

During the 2-hour finale of this season’s American Idol, fans and idols alike were treated to a performance by Kiss in full make-up. They were joined by idol finalist, Adam Lambert, glammed out and ready to rock in heavy black eyeliner, platform boots and elaborate black wire winged shoulder pads allowing him to blend seamlessly with the band.

Lambert’s vocals complimented, and even surpassed, those of frontman Paul Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons. The performance included a medley of “Detroit Rock City” and “I Wanna Rock-n-Roll All Night.”

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 9:57 am by michelle · No Comments

Wassup with the new KISS album?

Eleven years since their last studio album, KISS has decided to make a new album!

The new record will have the classic 1970s sound and will be produced by Paul Stanley. The album is currently unnamed and is anticipated to be released in Summer 2009.

Here’s what Gene has to say about the new album: “We have 4 tunes recorded. If you’re a fan of our stuff from about 1977, you’ll feel right at home. All of us have taken up the songwriting call to arms in the same spirit we once did — without a care in the world and without outside writers. Nothing to prove to anyone. Just doing what comes naturally. Ignoring fashions, trends and with a personal vow from all of us: no rapping. There are plenty of people out there doing this and they don’t need four palefaced guys pretending they’re from the hood. Besides, I’m not sure how to correctly pronounce “wassup.””

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 9:38 am by jordan · No Comments

KISS continues tour, works on new album

Gene Simmons, of KISS, confirmed on November 26, 2008 that a new album will be in the mix for Summer 2009. Paul Stanley also stated that the new album would have a “real 70s KISS sound” to it. Both Simmons and Stanley confirmed that the KISS Alive/35 Tour would continue with a big tour of North America through 2009 as well.

Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 2:14 pm by brittany · No Comments

Gene Simmons speaks out.

Gene Simmons, the head of the KISS army, sent this heartfelt message this past week to Canada’s soldiers:

“Hi guys, it’s Gene Simmons. We know you’re in Afghanistan, we know it’s a tough one, I just want you to know from my heart we love you.”

AND he also sent a message to you:

“Folks, proud to say our LADIES OF THE NIGHT book just debuted at #7 on the LA TIMES Best Seller List (Non-Fiction). Thank you all for making this happen. I’m very proud.”

Monday, July 28, 2008 at 7:16 pm by jordan · No Comments

KISS is Alive…and on tour.

If you haven’t heard anything about KISS lately, it’s not because they’re not busy. In fact, they are currently performing the KISS Alive/35 World Tour to celebrate KISS’ 35^th anniversary. This is their first tour since 2004.

The tour, which began in Australia, is making its way through Europe until June 28. After that, they return home to the states, and will perform their first North American tour in South Dakota on August 4.

The tour is rumored to continue to South America and Japan after the North American leg.

Monday, May 26, 2008 at 8:39 pm by brittany · No Comments