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Paul Stanley Doesn't Need the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Lifton — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:18:05 +0000

With HBO set to air highlights of the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later tonight (May 18), Paul Stanley took the opportunity to speak his mind about how Kiss has been overlooked over the years. In a new interview, he railed against the museum.

20 Years Ago: Kiss Releases 'Alive III'

Matthew Wilkening — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:55:39 +0000

The non-makeup version of Kiss got their one and only shot at strutting their stuff on a live album with the release of 1993′s ‘Alive III.’ Of course, you can’t hear greasepaint on an audio recording. So the most important changes found on the long-awaited follow up to the band’s two iconic ’70s live albums [...]

Kiss Promise New Stage Show Featuring Fireball-Shooting Spider

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:58:38 +0000

You can never accuse Kiss of not putting on an over-the-top rock show. But for the upcoming European leg of their ‘Monster’ tour, the band are unveiling a new stage setup that they promise is a step beyond even their previous stadium spectaculars. “It’s really great,” Paul Stanley tells VH1 Radio Network’s Dave Basner (quote [...]

21 Years Ago: Kiss Gets Their 'Revenge'

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:14 +0000

‘Revenge,’ the most consistent, hard-hitting and critically acclaimed album ever released by the non-makeup version of Kiss, celebrates its 21st anniversary today (May 14). The Bob Ezrin-produced album pulled Kiss out of the second creative slump of their career. Just as they had been influenced too much by outside trends such as pop and disco [...]

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 Enters the Bull Riding Arena

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:30:47 +0000

Meet the newest, meanest bulls on the bull riding circuit. There's Kiss Monster, Kiss Destroyer, Kiss Animalize, Kiss Revenge, Kiss Love Gun and Kiss Psycho Circus. All are trained and eager to buck the top 35 bull riders from the Professional Bull Riders around for years to come.

Kiss Add U.S. Dates to 2013 Summer Run

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:30:53 +0000

Kiss recently revealed that they will spend much of July touring Canada and now, they’ve added a few U.S. stops to the trek as well, beefing up their North America tour. In continued support of their latest disc ‘Monster,’ Kiss will expand the tour deeper into August with four new stops. The concert additions include [...]

Kiss' Smash Hit 'Beth' Spoofed in Hilarious New Video

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:54:37 +0000

Kiss' biggest chart hit, 'Beth,' has been re-imagined as a '70s-style dramedy in a hilarious video complete with actors playing the role of Peter Criss and a nagging wife imploring him to leave a recording session -- because dinner is getting cold and the kids are driving her crazy.

Former Kiss Co-Producer Says Peter Criss and Ace Frehley Were 'Hired Hands'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:51:38 +0000

Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss recently took his old band's current lineup to task in an interview, dismissing the replacement members as hired guns doing a job. But Richie Wise, who co-produced the first two Kiss albums, says as far as he's concerned, Criss and guitarist Ace Fr

Kiss Announce 2013 Canada Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:34:20 +0000

Kiss have been called many things throughout their storied career, positive and negative. But even their biggest detractors could never call them lazy. The band has booked a summer tour of Canada. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles is reporting that Kiss will spend a month in Canada, playing not just its biggest cities, but also [...]

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.

Ace Frehley May Lose New York Home

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:25:07 +0000

A bank is looking to foreclose on former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley‘s home in Yorktown, N.Y. In the filing, the bank claims Frehley has not paid his mortgage since March 1, 2011. According to lohud.com, Frehley owes a principal of $703,581.48, plus interest, late charges and fees from a $735,000 mortgage he took out in [...]

Kiss, Motley Crue to Headline 2013 Rock Fest

Dave Swanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:08:09 +0000

It seems Kiss and Motley Crue will be teaming up again as the two bands are set to headline this year's 'Rock Fest.' The four-day festival will be held from July 18 - 21 at the Venue in Cadott, Wis. and feature a variety of hard rocking veterans as well as newer acts.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Writing New Kiss Memoir

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:03:15 +0000

Hey, Kiss fans! Have the memoirs from Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley (not to mention the band's official biography) left you kraving more Kisstory? Good news: Simmons and Paul Stanley are writing yet another book.

40 Years Ago: Kiss Performs Their First Concert

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:09:32 +0000

On January 30th, 1973 less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y. According to bassist Gene Simmons, the group was paid $50 for performing two sets that evening.

With One Week Left to Vote, Kiss Leads in Six 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards Categories

Dave Lifton — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:08:55 +0000

Sticking their proverbial tongue out at all challengers, and barring an uprising from fans of other bands, it looks as if Kiss is in line to be the biggest winner of the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards. As of now, with one week left in the voting, the band is ahead in six of the 11 categories.

Kiss' Tommy Thayer Says He Was Ace Frehley's 'Heir Apparent'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:48:49 +0000

Tommy Thayer didn't officially take over as lead guitarist of Kiss until 2002, but in a recent interview he admits he was prepared to hop on stage in a moment's notice as early as 1998. Due to recurring problems with Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons made Thayer the "heir apparent."

Former Kiss Guitarist Bruce Kulick Gets Engaged

Jeff Giles — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:03:47 +0000

Former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick gave his girlfriend Lisa Lane a yuletide to remember in 2012, popping the question in London on Christmas Eve.