ACE FREHLEY LIVE AT THE LIMELIGHT 1992 - VIDEO

ACE FREHLEY released a video of his band's appearence from 1992's JUST FOR FUN tour of "Torpedo Girl/Speedin' Back To My Baby/She" from the Limelight, New York City. This video is officially released via YouTube by Ace's official website. Ace, Sandy Slavin, Richie Scarlett, and James Lomenzo.Check it out!

KISS' SAN PAULO SHOW- TICKET SALE & INFO

KISS' performance April 7, 2009: Arena Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Brazil will go on sale- click
http://www.ticketmaster.com.br/shwReleaseDetail.cfm?releaseID=2151 to purchase tickets.
KISS' performance April 3, 2009, Santiago, Chile, Arena Anhembi , will go on sale shortly.
More South American KISS dates will be announced shortly!

KISS' BUENOS AIRES SHOW-TICKETS GO ON SALE TUESDAY

Tickets for KISS' Buenos Aires, Argentina concert go on sale next Tuesday, February 2nd at http://www.ticketek.com.ar/ . The April 5th concert is part of the Quilmes Rock Festival, with KISS closing the event at the 70,000 seat River Plate Stadium!
More South American KISS dates to be announced shortly!

PETER CRISS IN "FRAME OF MIND" - VIDEO

PETER CRISS co-stars in the film titled FRAME OF MIND on DVD. The film stars Chris Noth (Law and Order; Sex and the City) and Vince Curatola and centers around a New Jersey police officer who comes across new evidence in the Kennedy assasination. The film was shot in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The film was directed by Charles Evans and co-writer of the screenplay with Charles Kipps. Kipps also co-wrote "Dosen't Get Better Than This" from Peter's 2007 release, ONE FOR ALL. The film is due for release on February 24. You can pre-order the film here at Amazon.com.

GENE SIMMONS IS A PEPPER TOO!

GENE SIMMONS appears in a new tv commercial for

Dr. Pepper. Have a look at a still of Gene from the shoot.

GENE SIMMONS TO LAUNCH MONEYBAG IN VEGAS

GENE SIMMONS will launch the MONEYBAG apparel line along with partner Dussault Apparel
in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 28 at
Wasted Space at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Simmons previously stated, "I have owned the trademark Moneybag logo for over 25 years. I have used it on my magazines, book imprints, my record company and a few other areas. Until I met Jason Dussault, I held off on really going out into the marketplace with an apparel line. It has to do with finding a kindred spirit and Jason is it. He and I share a passion for only doing things in life that mean something. Together we are creating cutting-edge, in-your-face fashions."

PAUL STANLEY INSPIRED DODGE AD

A new ad for Dodge in Italy is running a Paul Stanley themed ad for 2009.
(thanks Kissonline)

PAUL STANLEY WINS SHOWMAN OF THE YEAR!

PAUL WINS SHOWMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD!
(Thanks to Linda/via Kissonline)
Paul couldn't make it to the Classic Rock Awards, but he sent a video message on how it felt to win the Showman award. Below is the text of the video.

Stanley: I'm very pleased because all my rock 'n' roll heroes have been great showmen. Everyone from Steve Marriott of Humble Pie to Slade's Noddy Holder. Showmanship is key to all my favourite bands. Although I must admit I was surprised to receive the award, given that I'm not quite as commanding on stage as I used to be! ( Stanley is quoting Classic Rock's review of KISS' appearance at Download 2008 -Ed.) in Fairness, it has taken me some time to recover from a torn shoulder - I had to have my left rotator cuff replaced. Plus I've had hip replacement surgery. I'm 57 years old now and being a member of KISS is very demanding physically. But at this point it feels like I've just had my 50,000-mile check-up. I'm good for another 50,000 at least.

What does the future hold for KISS?

It looks like we'll be touring Europe as well as the states. You'll be getting more of what you saw at Download - the KISS Alive! vibe amped up to the max. There might even be a new KISS album at some point. I have been ambivalent to the idea in the past but I'm much more open to it now. I thought I'd be content for KISS to remain a heritage act, just playing our greatest hits - Detroit Rock City and all that. But the new KISS line-up with Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) is proving to be so good, so strong in spirit, it would be interesting to see how we perform in the studio. The intention would be to make a KISS album in the style of our 1970's recordings. A classic KISS album, unmistakably.

These days, do as many people clamour for the return of original members, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss?

The fact that Ace and Peter are not seen on stage with us doesn't seem to bother people as much as it used to. That's a testament to the ability of the new guys, obviously. But in all honesty, many people's image of 'classic KISS' is based on fantasy. A myth. It's like they're looking through rose-tinted glasses, most nights, it was all we could do to struggle through the set that we'd rehearsed.

You couldn't attend the Classic Rock Awards because your wife, Erin, is due to give birth soon.

Our daughter is due in January. It will be my second child with Erin. We already have a son, Colin, who is two years old. I also have a 14-year-old son, from a previous marriage. I'm looking forward to having a daughter, you bet. I feel like it's payback for my wanton life. I can see myself being very protective... protecting her from people like the man I used to be, back when KISS used to run riot all over the world. She'll be daddy's little girl and no one else's.

SOUTH AMERICAN KISS DATES

More dates for KISS' South American leg of their 2009 Tour are surfacing via the Internet.

April 3, 2009: Santiago, Chile **Unconfirmed
April 5, 2009: Buenos Aires *CONFIRMED
April 7, 2009: Arena Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Brazil **Unconfirmed
April 8, 2009: Praça da Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil **Unconfirmed

KISS WILL PLAY BRAZIL IN APRIL

KISS' 2009 Tour is heating up with dates becoming available in South America. The band is playing two shows in Brazil thus far,
April 7, 2009-Arena Anhembi, Sao Paulo, Brazil
April 8, 2009-Praça da Apoteose, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tickets go on sale February 11.
KISS is scheduled, as we mentioned before, to play Argentina on April 5 at the River Plate Stadium, Buenos Aires, headlining the final night of the Quilmes Rock Festival.

KISS TO PLAY HISTORIC STADIUM IN ARGENTINA

KISS will be closing out the Quilmes Rock Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 5 at the historic El Monumental de Nuñez or River Plate Stadium. Built in 1938, the stadium is home to the Club Atlético River Plate soccer team and is to be considered the national stadium of Argentina. The first match played in this stadium was on 25 May 1938 between River Plate and Peñarol from Uruguay. River won 3-1.
The stadium was renovated several times, most notably for the 1978 World Cup, when the missing stands of one side were erected to complete the circle around the field.
The stadium has room for 65,645 people, and was renewed for the 1978 World Cup; the opening and final matches were both held in the Monumental, which had a capacity of 76,600 at the time because all of the populars stands were standing-rooms.
Countless bands and artists have played the stadium including Bon Jovi, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Luis Miguel, Robbie Williams, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, U2, Guns N' Roses as well as KISS. KISS will close the 5 -day rock festival which includes a performance by Iron Maiden on March 28.

GENE SIMMONS AT NAAM - VIDEO

GENE SIMMONS appeared at the NAAM Breakfast of Champions to discuss the music industry over the weekend in Anaheim, CA.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL!!!

KISS MASK would like to wish our frontman supreme,

PAUL STANLEY, a very happy birthday!

Enjoy your special day!

HALIFAX READY TO GET KISSED!

KISS is "all but confirmed" to play an outdoor show at Halifax Commons on Saturday July 18, 2009. Originally

there was a date set for June 24.

Print advertising KISS' appearence

in Halifax continues without official

confirmation from the band and it's

website.

KISS has announced they will close the Quilmes Rock Festival at the 70,000 seat River Plate Stadium on April 5, 2009 and perform for the first time in Argentina in over a decade.

KISS is currently in the process of mixing their long awaited 70's style album, their first in over ten years along with their first US Tour in five years.

Frontman-Supreme Paul Stanley, who will celebrate his 57th birthday tomorrow January 20, will produce the yet untitled album.

Click here for Halifax concert info:http://www.halifaxrocks.ca/

BRUCE KULICK & DAVE AMATO JAM AT NAAM- VIDEO

BRUCE KULICK and REO Speedwagon's DAVE AMATO jam in the Gibson Guitar Room at thsi year's NAAM Convention in Anaheim, Ca., 2009.

PETER CRISS CO-STARS IN "FRAME OF MIND" DUE ON DVD

PETER CRISS co-stars in the film titled FRAME OF MIND on DVD. The film stars Chris Noth (Law and Order; Sex and the City) and Vince Curatola and centers around a New Jersey police officer who comes across new evidence in the Kennedy assasination. The film was shot in Carlstadt, New Jersey. The film was directed by Charles Evans and co-writer of the screenplay with Charles Kipps. Kipps also co-wrote "Dosen't Get Better Than This" from Peter's 2007 release, ONE FOR ALL. The film is due for release on February 24. You can pre-order the film here at Amazon.com.

Pictured: Peter in a screen shot from the film Frame of Mind.

KISS TO ROCK ARGENTINA APRIL 5, 2009

(from KissOnLine)
KISS TO ROCK 70,000 SEAT STADIUM!ALL RIGHT BUENOS AIRES...YOU WANTED THE BEST AND YOU GOT THE BEST!!!Argentina! Are you ready? Cause the wait is finally over. Today iconic rock band KISS announces they will close the Quilmes Rock Festival at River Plate Stadium on April 5, 2009 and perform for the first time in Argentina in over a decade.This stop in Argentina will continue the KISS Alive/35 tour which launched in Australia with a performance at the opening season Formula One race where 60,000 race fans rushed the stage to watch KISS perform their classic hits. The tour continued on to Europe where they played shows in nineteen countries. KISS’ Stadium shows in Stockholm, Sweden sold 32,000 tickets in twenty minutes and shows in Helsinki, Finland and Oslo, Norway also sold out in minutes.

GENE SIMMONS SPEAKS TO BRASIL ROLLING STONE ABOUT 2009 TOUR

In the January issue of Brasil's Rolling Stone Gene discusses that a new multi-dimensional stage will be used on the 2009 tour following to the concept of the PYSCHO-CIRCUS 3-D tour of 1998. Gene also states that KISS will tour South America at the end of 2009.
Thank you to my buddy at Deuce News/Italy.

NEW KISS ALBUM TO CONTAIN 13 SONGS??

Rumors are swirling the net regarding the new highly anticipated KISS album. Although unconfirmed from the band, the new KISS album will contain 13 tracks ready to be worked out and mixed later this month. Out of the 13 tracks, nine have been composed by Paul Stanley, three by Gene Simmons and one by Tommy Thayer. **
"It's going to be very much a vintage, classic, '70s KISS album without much regard to what's happened since then; it's back to the roots," singer/guitarist Paul Stanley who will produce the album.
Thanks to our good friends at Deuce News.
**Remember, these are rumors and should be treated as such until confirmation from KISS.

TOMMY THAYER TO APPEAR AT NAAM SHOW ON SATURDAY

Tommy will make a special appearance for Hughes & Kettner at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA this Saturday, January 17th, from 2 to 3:00 pm.

Tommy Thayer, rocking with all-time legends KISS, will put his autograph willingly on whatever fans consider suitable at the Hughes & Kettner, booth 6555 in Hall A. Just make sure to arrive right on time, because it will definitely be crowded. And once you're already there, please don't forget to check out the Tommy Thayer Signature Edition Duotone Amplifier. More info www.hughes-and-kettner.com .

It is unknown at this time if any other members of KISS will make an appearence at NAAM this year.

GENE SIMMONS TO APPEAR AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK

GENE SIMMONS, the media multi-hyphenate and co-founder of the hottest band in the world, KISS, will be a featured artist keynote speaker at this year's Canadian Music Week. On Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:00 a.m., Simmons will speak about his various business endeavours and experiences as the co-founder of the rock supergroup KISS. A limited number of tickets for the artist keynote will be available to the public for purchase on the Canadian Music Week web site, Rotate This, and Soundscapes as of Monday, January 19.
http://www.cmw.net

'KISS WORLD TOUR' JAPANESE GAME BOARD

KISS WORLD TOUR PACHINKO

(from KissOnLine)

Japanese Pachinko game board titled "KISS World Tour", designed based on the KISS character and concept has been released by Takeya, one of the leading Japanese Pachinko manufacturer. The large LED displays shining KISS logo and the game board is equipped with dynamic sound system which enables the players to listened to well known KISS songs such as Love Gun, Rock and Roll All Nite, I Love It Loud, Black Diamond and Deuce along with various videos from the live concerts as well as computer graphics animation characters of Star Child, Demon, Cat Man and Space Man. This exciting Pachinko Game Board, "KISS World Tour" is now at pachinko parlors throughout Japan.Visit the KISS Pachinko site - http://www.p-takeya.co.jp/kiss/index.html .

KISS IN HALIFAX, CANADA TEASERS

Will Halifax get KISS-ed?

Published Tuesday January 13th, 2009/Times&Transcript, Halifax, Nova Scotia

(As we mentioned here before, rumours continue to swirl regarding KISS playing their first show of their 2009 tour on June 24 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-Editor's Note)

Rumours that legendary rock group KISS will perform an outdoor show in Halifax got much louder yesterday as a Halifax promoter began circulating teaser advertisements for the show.
Advertisements scheduled to appear in today's Times & Transcript were telling readers to check a website for more information, but that website was not up and running yesterday afternoon.

The ads simply say "get ready" and include the well-known makeup faces of Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Harold MacKay, a Halifax promoter associated with Power Promotional Concepts in Dartmouth, was not available for comment yesterday.
The ads seem to lend more credence to the rumour that KISS will appear in Halifax.
KISS co-founder and bassist Gene Simmons was quoted recently by news media saying a short summer tour was planned for the rock icons next summer, including a date in Halifax.
"I know Halifax is one," Simmons said.

So far, officials in Halifax have been quiet about the possibility. A check of the official KISS website shows no concert dates for 2009.

Read the rest at:http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/front/article/538166

KISS MASK WEBZINE will be following the developments as they happen. Stay tuned!

PAUL AND ERIN IN BEVERLY HILLS- MORE VIDEO

Here is better quality video of Paul and Erin entering Beford Medical in Beverly Hills. Video courtesy of Hollywood TV.

COMING UP ON KISS MASK WEBZINE

PHOTO: GENE and PAUL rocking

out on the Hotter Than Hell tour,1974

***ACE FREHLEY archive

interview done by KISS MASK -The series begins next week here

on KISS MASK WEBZINE!

****PETER CRISS 2007 interview

coming soon! Watch for details on

KISS MASK WEBZINE!

****2009 List of all the great KISS Message Boards, FAN Sites, and KISS

Merchandise dealers.

*****More obscure and rare photos of KISS throughout their entire career and all eras!

PAUL STANLEY & WIFE ERIN IN BEVERLY HILLS

Check out video courtesy of TMZ.Com of PAUL & ERIN out and about in Beverly Hills, CA.

http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=11ecfef8-d840-4e4e-bfef-e7073be706d4

ALL IS QUIET IN KISSWORLD

It seems all is quiet with KISS. That could only mean one thing - The BOYS are busy! Maybe they are gearing up to record their long awaited album or could they have already started the recording process? Either way, with things being quiet, you know KISS work is being done!

GENE SIMMONS TO APPEAR AT SIA-09 SNOWS SPORTS TRADE SHOW

GENE SIMMONS will appear with Jason Dussalt of Dussalt Apparel at the 2009 Snow Sport Trade Show SIA Ski and Snowboard Convention in Las Vegas. The convention takes place January 27-January 30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Gene and Jason will be showing their latest collaborations of hats, beanies, wallets, belts and luggage to be released later this year. Each item will feature Gene's MoneyBag logo.

Dussault Apparel sales agent Michael Rosen of LivinTheDream, Inc., and SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award 2006/2007, states, "Having Gene Simmons in town to promote the new MoneyBag line of apparel will really heat up attention for the brand in this new territory for them. The product is of great design and fantastic quality and I look forward to helping sell and promote the product at this great event."

KISS 1980 NEW ZEALAND TOUR TV REPORT - VIDEO

KISS - Wellington, New Zealand 1980 TV Tour Report. Awesome A+ Quality Video.

KISS 2009 TOUR RUMOURS

Artemis from Metal Sludge is reporting-
"I am able to 100% confirm that KISS will be launching their next world tour in...Canada. Halifax is said to be the launch site. Dates in Quebec City, Toronto, Edmonton, etc. will follow suit. Still hearing June 24 as a launch date. The tour will be in support of their upcoming album which will be released on KISS Records, and available through an as-yet-unamed big box retailer."

PAUL STANLEY ART EXHIBITIONS

PAUL STANLEY has art exhibitions at the Wentworth Gallery coming to New Jersey and Massachusetts.

New Jersey:
Friday - February 27, 2009 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -Wentworth Gallery - The Shops at Riverside, 171 Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ.
For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 201-488-7661 or 800-732-6140.
Saturday - February 28, 2009- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM -Wentworth Gallery - The Mall at Short Hills, 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ.

Massachusetts:
Friday March 27, 2009 - 7 - 9 PM Saturday March 28, 2009 - 5 - 8 PM
Wentworth Gallery- The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
To RSVP or for details on the VIP Reception, please call 617-630-9163 or 800-732-6140.

BLACK DIAMOND / MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 1975 - VIDEO

KISS "BLACK DIAMOND" The Midnight Special -1975. Fantastic quality video of this historic KISS performance. Peter trashes his drum kit at the end of the show.

HOTTER THAN HELL / HOUSTON 1976 - VIDEO

KISS "HOTTER THAN HELL" The Summit/Houston, Texas August 13, 1976. KISS performs during their DESTROYER tour. YouTube.

KISSOLOGY JAPAN SERIES EYED FOR MARCH 3

KISSOLOGY is ready for release in Japan with five different versions via KISS' Japan label Sony Music Entertianment. You may pre-order from CDJapan. Release date is March 3, 2009.

Click CDJapan link below-

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?word=kissology&type=AC&restrict=ALL

VOTE FOR KISS IN UK ROCK N ROLL HONOURS

Vote for KISS in the Classic Rock UK Rock Honours for 2008. KISS is nominated for Band of the Year and Event of the Year. Click the link below to cast your vote.
CLICK HERE to vote for KISS now!

ACE FREHLEY ANNOUNCES "ANOMALY"

ACE FREHLEY has announced via his official website the title and album cover artwork for his new album, ANORMALY, due out this spring.

"I'm proud to present to you The Year of the "Anomaly". As promised, here is the cover art of my new album: Ace Frehley "Anomaly". As soon as I get the track listing set, I'll email it to all of you who signed up before it goes public...And thanks again for your patience..." Ace said via

his website.

Among his favorite new tracks are "A Little Below the Angels", hard-rocking "Pain in the Neck" and an instrumental called "Fractured Quantum", which is a follow-up to his previous instrumentals "Fractured Mirror" and "Fractured Too". Another favorite is "groove song" titled "Genghis Khan", which he likens in tone to LED ZEPPELIN's "Kashmir".

Ace recently spent time on the road fronting a band that featured second guitarist Derek Hawkins, drummer Scot Coogan (ex-BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION) and bassist Anthony Esposito (ex-LYNCH MOB). Visit Ace at http://www.acefrehley.com/ .

GERMAN KISS FAN EXPO- FEB.3, 2009

The 2009 German KISS Fan Expo will be held on Friday, February 3 in Kaiserslauten, Germany at Fritz Walter Stadion - Halle Nordtribühne.
The Expo features Special Guests:
- KISS drummer, Eric Singer & former KISS guitarist, Bruce Kulick! ESP will perform that evening!
- Eric and Bruce will do a Q&A, sign autographs and take photos with the fans!
- Expo attendees will be able to stay for an exclusive soundcheck!
- KISS Merchandise - including KISSONLINE, KISS FAN CLUB, and other vendors
- PAUL STANLEY.com will be on hand with free ONE LIVE KISS promo items!
Doors open at 3 PM with Soundcheck at 4 PMTickets are only in Advance 7 Euro (in advance) and 10 Euro at the door.
CLICK HERE for more info or to order tickets to the GERMAN KISS FAN EXPO.

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN VEGAS KISS STYLE

Check out photos of Fremont Street New Year's Eve, Las Vegas featuring Kiss tribute bands and the "KISS Over Las Vegas" film. Photos courtesy of the Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/photos/galleries/2009/jan/01/new-years-eve-fremont-street/

"KISS OVER LAS VEGAS" EXPERIENCE FREMONT STREET- VIDEO

"KISS OVER LAS VEGAS"-Here is premire video of the Las Vegas Fremont Street Video Experience featuring KISS. Songs include Shout It Out Loud, Lick It Up, Rock And Roll All Night.

The 8 minute clip features new video footage KISS shot especially for the clip.