ACE FREHLEY TO "OPEN" HARD ROCK AT YANKEE STADIUM

ACE TO PLAY YANKEE STADIUM HARD ROCK ON APRIL 2!

Ace will "open" the new Hard Rock Cafe at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York on April 2, 2009. Frehley will be backed by guitarist Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), bassist Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and drummer Anton Fig ("Late Show with David Letterman") for a performance of the classic song "New York Groove". However, this event will not be open to the public.

KISS AT SARINA BAYFEST

KISS AT SARNIA BAYFEST
By TARA HAGAN, SUN MEDIA
Bayfest’s rock weekend lineup is official, with KISS hitting the stage on July 10. Organizer Michele Stokley said she was relieved to finally get the word out. “People have been so anxious to know the lineup. It’s been more overwhelming this year than any other year,” she said, noting online petitions and social networking groups focused on Bayfest 2009. “It’s great that people are putting so much thought into Bayfest.” Internet rumours had focused on KISS making an appearance in Sarnia, and Stokley said she can finally confirm it. “We’ve been trying for years and years to get them,” she said, noting organizers came close last year but conflicting tour dates kept the legendary rockers away. “It feels really good; we’re really excited.” KISS will perform on Friday, July 10. Known for its trademark face paint and stage outfits since emerging in the 1970’s, the band has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. “It’s more than just a rock show. It’s everything that goes with KISS. They’re a great band to see live,” said Stokley. Tickets are available locally at Stoke’s Bay, Stoke’s Inland, The Coffee Lodge, Sam the Record Man, and Libro Financial, or online at www.sarniabayfest.com.

GENE CHECKS IN TO KOL!

GENE CHECKS IN!

Date: March 27

Today, went through the entire set we intend on playing in the forthcoming SOUTH AMERICAN swing of our KISS Alive 35 World Tour. If you've seen some of the media coming out of S. America, you'll notice we're mostly playing soccer stadiums...and we're told the tix are almost all gone.

Today was a special day -- we all lined up to get Yellow Fever shots. Great. No one was anxious to get stung by a needle, but if that's what it takes for us to get together with 50,000 close friends we'll role up our sleeves.

We've also been recording our first New Studio Album in 11 years!!!. Produced by Paul Stanley. And, having Paul simply decide things, works better. Democracy is highly overrated. Paul is kickin' ass. The material sounds great and Tommy and Eric are in great form.

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."

Tommy is finishing his solo tune. Sounds great, I can tell you. And Eric is going to sing on the album.

Most importantly, we are having the time of our lives, and can't wait to see our friends South of the Border.

We hop on our jet April 1st, on the way to gig #1-Santiago.

See you all there...Or maybe later!

BRAZILIAN TV ADS PROMOTES UPCOMING KISS SHOWS

Check out this TV ad running in Brazil for KISS' upcoming shows.

PAUL STANLEY FLIPS PAPARAZZI "THE BIRD"

PAUL STANLEY and wife ERIN SUTTON were caught by the paparazzi lense coming out of an Los Angeles Starbuck's the other day. Paul playfully 'flips the bird' in a photo printed by a Finnish newspaper. Check the photos here:http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/uutinen.asp?id=1667055

KISS ARMY LOSES A GOOD FRIEND, HOPE HACKER

We are very saddened to report the KISS ARMY has lost one of it's own, Hope Hacker. Hope created one of the first internet boards, Hope's Paul Stanley Page, dedicated to her hero, Paul Stanley. Eventually, Hope joined Paul Stanley's Paradise, a site dedicated to Paul and his fans, as a moderator and graphic artist. Hope had many friends in and out of the Kiss community.
Hope, a great lover of cats, will be remembered for her many talents, low-key and good nature spirit. Our deepest sympathies to her family and those close to her. May Hope rest in peace.

Messages of condolence may be left at the following two links listed below:
Paul Stanley's Paradise:
http://paulstanleysparadise10848.yuku.com/topic/7573
Kissfaq.com:
http://www.kissfaq.com/forum09/viewtopic.php?t=23932&sid=6bfbe847379986cb7b68164671649c4a

KISS IKONS TRADING CARD BLASTER BOX

KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS

KISS Ikons, the new trading card set from Press Pass, goes behind the scenes with a 90-card base set that includes rare and never-before-seen photos, along with quotes directly from current and former band members about everything KISS. Discover everything from how the band got its name to the inspiration behind some of their most memorable songs.

KISS Ikons includes:

*90-card base set with themed parallels including "Fire" and "Blood"

*Instant win autographed 8x10's from Gene and Paul

*Authentic Gene Simmons-worn memorabilia cards

*KISS Tattoos

*KISS Stickers

(Pictured is the KISS Ikons Trading Cards Blaster Box.)

PETER CRISS ISSUES STATEMENT

PETER CRISS ISSUES THIS STATEMENT ON HIS WEBSITE:

"Peter will be at Chiller Convention April 17th 18th & 19th Come meet the Man who Rocked the World!!! Peter will be signing autographs and taking photos with his guest signing fee starts at $40.00 Photos will be taken by our photographer only fee is $10.00. Hope to see ya there. God Bless, Peter Criss"

Peter's Website: www.petercriss.net

Chiller Theatre Information:

April 17-19, 2009

Friday - 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday - 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Website:http://www.chillertheatre.com/gt/gtc4.htm

Tickets: http://www.chillertheatre.com/c4tickets.htm

(Pictured: Peter Criss in front of Colony Records, Times Square, NYC, 1976)

KISS ARGENTINA STREET CONCERT POSTER

KISS STREET POSTERS: ARGENTINA CONCERT APRIL

5, 2009 IN BUENOS AIRES-

These KISS concert promo posters are popping

up all over the city announcing the band's April

performance at the Estadio River Plate Stadium.

(Photos courtesy of KISSONLINE)

"DRESSED TO KILL" RELEASED 34 YEARS TODAY

KISS' third album, Dressed To Kill, was released on this day 34 years ago. In what is my opinion to be one of their best album covers. The album sported their first hit single and show-closer, "Rock And Roll All Nite."
Produced by Neil Bogart & KISS.
"Dressed To Kill" achieved Gold status, selling 500,000 copies
on February 28, 1977. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.
Album length- 30:04

Side one:
"Room Service" (Paul Stanley) – 2:55
Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
"Two Timer" (Gene Simmons) – 2:47
Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
"Ladies in Waiting" (Simmons) – 2:31
Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
"Getaway" (Ace Frehley) – 2:43
Lead vocals - Peter Criss
"Rock Bottom" (Frehley, Stanley) – 3:55
Lead vocals - Paul Stanley

Side two:
"C'mon and Love Me" (Stanley) – 2:55
Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
"Anything for My Baby" (Stanley) – 2:32
Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
"She" (Simmons, Stephen Coronel) – 4:06
Lead vocals - Gene Simmons
"Love Her All I Can" (Stanley) – 2:40
Lead vocals - Paul Stanley
"Rock and Roll All Nite" (Stanley, Simmons) – 2:46
Lead vocals - Gene Simmons

MORE KISS DATES TO ANNOUNCE SOON

KISS TO PLAY SELECT US SHOWS THIS SUMMER? U.S. DATES TO FOLLOW?? LET'S HOPE!!
It is rumored that more dates will be announced soon including some select US shows.
We'll keep you posted! Reminder, all dates are to be considered unofficial until confirmed by KISS.

KISS ARGENTINA SHOW - VIDEO

KISS ARGENTINA SHOW APRIL 5, 2009 VIDEO CLIP FROM NEWS SHOW :

KISS M&Ms AND KISS REALITY SHOW???

KISS M&Ms AND REALITY SHOW COMING? ACCORDING TO GENE THEY ARE-
...Simmons also just signed a deal with reality-show czar Mark Burnett to do a KISS reality TV show, just filmed a Dr. Pepper's commercial with his son Nick and the four faces of the KISS band members will soon be featured on M&Ms.
Read the article here http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/K/Kiss/2009/03/13/8735461-sun.html

KISS' BOGOTA, COLUMBIA SHOW OFFICIAL

KISS COLUMBIA DATE NOW REALITY
It is official, KISS will play Bogota, Columbia for the first time on April 11, 2009. The venue is Simon Bolivar Park. Tickets go on sale Monday and can be purchased here http://www.tuboleta.com/ .

GENE TALKS NEW ALBUM WITH ROLLING STONE

The first studio album from Kiss in more than a decade will include songs “about the obvious things,” says bassist-singer Gene Simmons, citing titles such as “Rotten To The Core.” “No secret to life, no political messaging, nothing like that,” he says of the lyrics.

As previously reported, Simmons confirms Kiss’ first album since 1998’s Psycho Circus will be produced by singer-guitarist Paul Stanley. “I don’t have enough time to tie my shoelaces and there’s nobody else I trust more than Paul,” says Simmons, who’s currently in Toronto to find three Canadian acts to sign to his recently resurrected Simmons Records, for which he has partnered with Universal Music Canada and businesswoman/former politician Belinda Stronach.
Read the rest here http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/03/13/kiss-hit-the-studio-for-meat-and-potatoes-album-with-classic-70s-rock-roll-vibe/

KISS TO PLAY BOGOTA, COLUMBIA??

KISS TO PLAY COLUMBIA??
Internet rumors continue of a potential KISS show in Bogota, Columbia on April 11, 2009. No offical annoucement has been made... yet!
KISS TOUR 2009-
SOUTH AMERICA:
4/3/09 Arena Movistar - Santiago, Chile
4/5/09 River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, Argentina
4/7/09 Arena Anhembi - Sao Paolo, Brazil
4/8/09 Apotease - Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil
4/11/09 Simon Bolivar Park - Bogota, Colombia **NOT OFFICIAL
4/14/09 Estadio Nacional Stadium - Lima, Peru
4/17/09 Caracas, Venezuela - Hipodromo la Rinconada
CANADA:
7/1/09 Bay Fest-Sarnia, Ontario
7/2/09 Casino Windsor -Windsor, Ontario
7/3/09 Centre Bell -Montreal, Quebec
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

ACE FREHLEY TO PLAY "SUPERGROUP" BENEFIT CONCERT

ACE PLAYING BENEFIT CONCERT IN BOSTON:
ACE FREHLEY will play a "supergroup" concert with headliner Alice Cooper to benefit an Arlington, Massachusetts recovery center for artists and entertianers. The 2nd annual concert will be held at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston on April 26, 2009 at 7pm.

Others on the bill besides Ace and Alice are Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett & the Blackhearts), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Barry Goudreau (Boston), Will Lee ("Late Night with David Letterman") among others. The vent will be hosted by A&E's Lynn Hoffman of "Private Sessions."

Tickets go on sale March 21 via Ticketmaster and the Berklee Performance Center box office. Tickets: $100, $75 and $40.For more information, go to this location.

"DESTROYER" RELEASED MARCH 15, 1976

KISS' DESTROYER is released 33 years ago on March 15, 1976.

GENE SIMMONS DEBATE CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK - VIDEO

GENE SIMMONS and Bob Lefsetz get into a verbal debate at Canadian Music Week 2009 in Toronto, Ontario.

"UNPLUGGED" RELEASED MARCH 12, 1996

"UNPLUGGED" RELEASED MARCH

12, 1996:

KISS release UNPLUGGED on March 12, 1996. The

historic show recorded (8/9/95) at Sony Studios in New York City after the 1995 Official KISS Convention Tour marked the beginning of their historical and record breaking Reunion Tour of the summer of 1996 into 1997. The disc marked the return of Ace Frehley and Peter Criss performing together for the first time in 16 years.

The DVD of the MTV event is one of the most sought after releases of all time. It also marked a KISS milestone for the first time the band played a six piece. It's one of the most memorable and emotional KISS concerts I will never forget!

KISS ALIVE! #9 IN AOL "MUST HAVE" POLL!

KISS ALIVE ! MUST HAVE
BEFORE YOUR DIE:
As if we didn't know that already, it's nice to
know an AOL Poll feels the same way.

ALIVE! IS MUST HAVE ALBUM!
KISS makes AOL's People's Choice list of Must-Have Albums - "10 Albums To Listen To Before You Die"#9 KISS ALIVE "No list would be complete without Alive! by KISS."
(Source AOL)

KISS TO ROCK BOGATA COLUMBIA FOR THE FIRST TIME!

KISS TO PLAY BOGATA!

KISS will make their first ever appearance in Colombia on April 11! Tickets for the show at Simon Bolivar Park in Bogota will go on sale Monday at http://www.tuboleta.com/ .

2009 South American KISS dates:

4/3/09 Arena Movistar - Santiago, Chile

4/5/09 River Plate Stadium - Buenos Aires, Argentina

4/7/09 Arena Anhembi - Sao Paolo, Brazil

4/8/09 Apotease - Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil

4/11/09 Simon Bolivar Park - Bogota, Colombia

4/14/09 Estadio Nacional Stadium - Lima, Peru 4/17/09 Caracas, Venezuela - Hipodromo la Rinconada

PAUL ADDS PHILLY AREA ARTS SHOWS

PAUL STANLEY Adds Pennsylvania Art Shows
(PaulStanley.com)
Paul is returning to the Philadelphia area once again! 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 Pike King of Prussia, PA
For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 610-337-8988 or 800-732-6140

PAUL ON CNN THIS WEEKEND / SHOWBIZ TONIGHT

PAUL STANLEY ON SHOWBIZ TONIGHT THIS WEEKEND
Paul Stanley will appear on CNN’s Showbiz Tonight (Airs on CNN’s HLN—formerly Headline News) on Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 p.m. PT .TOPIC: Segment on musicians that paint featuring the incredible art works of Paul Stanley

KISS CANADIAN DATES FOR JULY 2009

Crooked X, a young Canadian band, managed also by Doc Mcghee is reporting on their MySpace page dates that they will opening for KISS on the band's Canadian tour.
1 Jul 2009 Bay Fest Sarnia, Ontario with KISS
2 Jul 2009 Casino Windsor Windsor, Ontario with KISS
3 Jul 2009 Centre Bell Montreal, Quebec with KISS
4 Jul 2009 Cisco Ottawa Blues Fest Ottawa, Ontario with KISS
5 Jul 2009 Festival D’ete Quebec City, Quebec with KISS
6 Jul 2009 Rock Fest Halifax, Nova Scotia with KISS
7 Jul 2009 Casino Rama Orillia, Ontario with KISS
8 Jul 2009 Casino Rama Orillia, Ontario with KISS

PETER CRISS TO APPEAR AT CHILLER IN APRIL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has been added to the list of artists who are scheduled to make guest appearances at the Chiller Theatre toy, model and film expo on April 17-19 at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Check out here http://www.chillertheatre.com/main.htm for information.

PAUL TALKS ABOUT VINYL'S LOST ARTFORM

PAUL STANLEY TALKS ABOUT VINYL RECORDS AND A LOST ARTFORM- A.M. NEW YORK
Paul Stanley, of the legendary band Kiss, laments the diminished status of the LP because it marked a loss of an artform.
“The beauty in buying an LP used to be you got a package, a piece of art — something that someone worked hard on to make it creative, dynamic and interesting to look at it and maybe to put on your wall,” Stanley said. “And now with CDs, all you can see is someone’s name. In that way I miss it.”
Stanley said that if the demand called for it, Kiss would release its new album on vinyl.
Click Here the full article.

KISS IN THE PRESS

KISS PRESS COVERAGE

HEATING UP

KISS is gaining much press

recently, due in part to the news

of the band recording their first

in ten years and South American

tour with Canadian dates as well.

GENE SIMMONS recently appeared on

the cover of Argentina's Rolling Stone

(pictured here), PAUL STANLEY

appeared on CCN's American Morning

on March 5 and a story about Paul's

art in this month's Time Magazine

(...Full Story here). KISS are now

gracing the covers of Argentina's Soy Rock Magazine and Jedbanger's

Magazine.

TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEWED

TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEW:
2009


BY RICKY CATZ

Source:- http://www.kisskillers.com.br/
Harlley Rodrigues (Kiss Killers Brazil)

Ricky: Hi Tommy, how are you?
Tommy: I’m fine, thanks!

Ricky: The Kiss is coming to Brazil, will be a great presentation, believe it. What is your expectation?
Tommy:KISS in Brazil is always huge and this time will be no different. After the start of our Alive/35 tour in Europe last summer that went so well, the band is primed and ready to put on the ultimate show for the fans of Brazil. It's gonna be a party!

Ricky: Many fans awaiting this show for 10 years, what Kiss reserve us for the big day?
Tommy:The band is rockin' like never before.

Ricky: Tell me about the new album from Kiss. Can you say something about it?
Tommy: We're in the recording studio right now working. Your gonna love it!

Ricky: Do you will sing a song in the album?
Tommy: No plans to.

Ricky: With the release of the album, do you believe that the band would return to Brazil?
Tommy: I think that's a great idea.

Ricky: I don’t know if someone already asked you this, but when and how do you received the invitation to replace Ace Frehley?
Tommy: As you might know, I've been in the KISS camp for many years. When the time was right, it happened naturally.

Ricky: Did you want to create your own makeup?
Tommy: No

Ricky: How do you see the Kiss in the future?
Tommy:KISS will live on. You can not refute 35 years of bombastic spectacular.

Ricky:Tommy,thanks a lot for interview, and see you in São Paulo!
Tommy:I can't wait to see the Brazil KISS Army loud and proud!
(pictured:Tommy's ad for his Signature Duotone Head Amp/Hughes & Kettner Amplication where he donated his royalties last October to the Childern's Hosptial of Los Angeles

NEW KISS TRADING CARDS SET FOR APRIL 15!

THE KISS ARMY WILL LOVE THIS UPCOMING SET!

By Chris Olds

Forget your baseball cards for a minute … the latest non-sport set from Press Pass will have collectors breathing fire, spitting up blood, throwing the goat and ripping packs with the dial turned up to 11.It’s the upcoming KISS Ikons set, which consists of 90 cards — including special “fire” and “blood” parallel cards — along with authentic Gene Simmons stage-worn memorabilia cards and instant win autograph redemptions good for autographed photos of Simmons and Paul Stanley. (Oh, and it includes temporary tattoos and stickers, too, which are good for making that notebook of yours look like it’s 1975 all over again.) Each 24-pack box should cost you less than $50 as packs carry a suggested retail price of $1.99.In all seriousness, it’s been awhile since we’ve seen KISS cards (1978 Donruss comes to mind, but there have surely been others) and with the band releasing an album and going on tour this year, they’ll surely drive ‘em wild (and maybe a little crazy, too) all night and ev-er-y day.If you’re not old enough to know, this is the band that kick-started the whole marketing machine in music with countless products and items to satisfy their fans. Oh, and they’ve sold more than 85 million albums, too.So, the next question is … how many boxes of cards?We’ll find out starting on April 15.

CLICK here http://www.presspassinc.com/index.php?/cards/kiss/ to view more information.

PAUL STANLEY IN TIME MAGAZINE

TIME MAGAZINE
FROM KISS FRONT MAN TO GALLERY ARTISTE
By Carolina A. Miranda
On an overcast afternoon in the tony New Jersey enclave of Short Hills, dozens of patrons have packed into the Wentworth Gallery to celebrate an art opening. Glasses of chilled chardonnay are served in the white-walled space as a battalion of gallery assistants respond to customer queries about abstract works in shades of blush and marigold. But make no mistake: this is not your average academic art exhibit. A quick scan of the attendees reveals lots of big hair, tight jeans and hints of rocker-girl décolletage. The sound system throbs with the refrain "Lick it up, lick it up." And ...Full Story

KISS STREET POSTER FOR QUILMES ROCK FESTIVAL

Check out this huge street KISS

poster advertising the band's

appearence at the Quilmes Rock Festival 2009 in Buenos Aires,

Argentina April 5.

The photo is courtesy of KISS fan

Alejandro who sent it in to KOL.

KISS JOURNAL WEB-TV NOW ON YOU TUBE!

KISS Journal Web-TV is now up and on YouTube. You can now visit KISS Journal Web-TV at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pZhjIE1tEY&feature=channel_page for Part 1 and all of the editions that are now broadcasting on YouTube.

GENE PLANNING BOX SET FOR 2009?

GENE SIMMONS BOXSET "ALTER EGO" OUT THIS YEAR? (from genesimmons.com) Gene has responded to a fan letter regarding the box set, "I've always written 'outside' stuff, but KISS is KISS. And that means the outside stuff winds up on solo albums, or I keep it in the drawer. This year, I plan on releasing 'ALTER EGO', a box set of unreleased songs...about 150 of em. You'll hear more 'outside' stuff. "

ACE LAYING TRACK "PAIN IN THE NECK" SOLO - VIDEO

"Here's a peek at one of the new Anomaly tracks, "Pain In The Neck."
I've been tweaking the solo & this is pretty close to what you'll hear on the album.........
More to come............" ACE FREHLEY/ACE FREHLEY.COM/MAX CAKE PRODUCTIONS


ACE IS SEEN HERE LAYING DOWN THE SOLO FOR "PAIN IN THE NECK"
ACE'S MERCHANDISE PAGE IS UP AT http://www.acefrehley.com/two-sides/

CURT CUOMO INTERVIEW

DEUCE'N'VIEWS EXLUSIVE: CURT CUOMO by Fabio Mainardi/Deuce News
KISS NEW ALBUM WITH '70 KISS SOUND? I THINK IT'S A GREAT MOVE.
Well, since August 2008, when I started this webzine, I interviewed mostly musicians and I'm thrilled to chat with a man who's not only a gifted musician and a songwriter but also a big producer and owner of a great recording studio, the Woodland Ranch Studios in Woodland Hills (north of Los Angeles). I'm talking about Mr. Curt Cuomo!!!
Hi Curt, you recently produced the latest Edgar Winter album, Rebel Road (with Slash making a guest appearance). How about the producer role? I personally think is quite similar to be like a coach in a football or in a basketball team, am I wrong?
You're not wrong at all. It really is like being a coach keeping all the moving pieces working
together in harmony.

You worked with numbers of really famous artists such as John Fogerty, Duran Duran, Axl Rose, Edgar Winter to name just a few and of course KISS. Is there someone among them who represented something really "special" for you?
Well all of them are special artists in their own right of course. Kiss was very special for many
reasons and friendships that came out of that experience. And writing and producing for
Edgar Winter's new album Rebel Road with Slash playing amazing riffs and lead guitar on
the single was quite special also.

As everybody knows KISS are now in the process to record their new album in almost 10 years and according to Paul it will have a typical '70 KISS sound.
What do you think about this move?
I think that's a great move. They became famous for that sound and their great live
performances of course. The fans love classic KISS and giving them more of it is a no brainer.

You worked with Paul for the Carnival of Souls album and for the latest KISS album Psycho Circus so far. How about writing with Paul? Do you start from scratch or from previous own song ideas?
On Carnival a little bit of both actually, but on Psycho Circus that was from scratch writing
in the studio together. Paul came up with that now famous guitar part on the chorus and as he did I sang the melody over it and Psycho Circus was born.

As you said you are the co-writer of their latest big hit single Psycho Circus.
Have you been contacted by Paul & Gene or did you worked together in these last periods?
I am not at liberty to answer that at this time.

You have been working in the music industry for more then twenty years exploring many aspects of the music business. Have you new projects in the pipeline right now you would like to talk about?
Among several new projects I am writing with and producing a very exciting new artist
named Brandon Merrit. A 19 year old rock/blues/alt based artist with an amazing voice and
passion for music. Be on the look out for this guy soon. What the music industry really needs right now in my opinion is real, talented artists with their own unique point of view and less cookie cutter TV generated 15 minute celebrities. I intend to bring real artists back to the main stage. Not that there aren't relevant artists today,
but there are too few of them.
Curt, I thank you so much for your kindest patience replying my questions!

KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS SET TO RELEASE

KISS IKONS IN APRIL '09!

Formed in New York City in 1973, KISS redefined live performances with their blood-spitting, fire-breathing, and pyrotechnic displays. Their outrageous antics rocketed them to worldwide fame, and the band has yet to heed the curtain call. KISS enters 2009 in full force with a full concert tour planned for the US and Europe, a new record, and new trading card set from Press Pass!KISS Ikons goes behind the scenes with a 90-card base set that includes rare and never-before-seen photos, along with quotes directly from current and former band members about everything KISS. Discover everything from how the band got its name to the inspiration behind some of their most memorable songs.KISS fans can also own their very own piece of KISS memorabilia! The KISS Klothes insert features authentic memorabilia worn by the Demon himself, Gene Simmons. Memorabilia includes black lace-up pleather pants and a black jumpsuit. Fans and collectors can also look for instant win cards for authentic autographed 8x10 photos of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.The KISS Army is still going strong after all these years, and KISS Ikons includes an awesome lineup of KISS Stickers and Tattoos that every KISS Army member will love! Whether you're a fan of the Demon, the Starchild, the Spaceman, or the Catman these cool collectibles are a great way to show off your KISS pride. KISS Ikons ships April 2009! CLICK http://www.presspassinc.com/index.php?/cards/kiss/ for more info.

PAUL STANLEY - "I DON'T LIVE BY ANYONE ELSE'S SENSE OF WHAT MY BOUNDARIES SHOULD BE"

By Ben Johnson/silive.com
Critics, it's time to shake in your platform boots. Rock 'n' roll's 'Starchild" doesn't put on his leather or smear his palette to impress you.
"I don't live by anybody else's sense of what my boundaries should be, or what their expectations or limitations might be, so whether it was doing 'Phantom of the Opera' or painting, or KISS, it's all things that I look at and find appealing," says KISS guitarist Paul Stanley, who will make special appearances with his paintings at two galleries in New Jersey this weekend. "What the art world thinks honestly has no more impact on me than what the music world thinks. It's what the people think."
Read the rest at: http://www.silive.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2009/02/kiss_cofounder_paul_stanley_is.html