LAST DAY FOR KISS DEMAND IT! IN YOUR CITY

LAST CALL FOR KISS IN YOUR TOWN TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!

Tonight at 11:59 PM will be your last chance to vote for KISS to come to your city via the DEMAND IT! contest. You still have time. Click www.eventful.com/KISS to include your town/city on KISS' Tour beginning in September with Special Guests Buckcherry.

GENE ANNOUNCED AS GRAND MARSHALL

GENE ANNOUNCED AS GRAND MARSHALL

(from SLAM! SPORTS)
The original God of Thunder will be on hand at the upcoming Honda Indy Toronto. Gene Simmons, bassist/vocalist for classic rock stalwarts KISS, has been named grand marshal for the July 12 race, organizers announced Monday. Simmons, who co-founded Kiss more than 35 years ago, was involved in the global marketing of the IndyCar Series for several years through his partnership in Simmons Abramson Marketing. "Gene Simmons is one of the most recognizable figures and groundbreaking businessmen in the world and we are pleased to have him be a big part of the 2009 Honda Indy Toronto," Kevin Savoree, president of race promoter Andretti Green Toronto, said in a statement. The Honda Indy Toronto takes place July 10-12 which coincides with the southern Ontario leg of an upcoming Kiss Canadian tour, including a two-night stand at Casino Rama Entertainment Centre on July 20-21.

GENE SIMMONS SPEAKS TO AOL CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS

GENE TALKS FAMILY JEWELS AND ADAM LAMBERT; NO NEW KISS ALBUM TALK:
(from AOL)
http://television.aol.com/insidetv/2009/06/25/gene-simmons-family-jewels-interview/?icid=webmailwbml-aoldl1link4http%3A%2F%2Ftelevision.aol.com%2Finsidetv%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fgene-simmons-family-jewels-interview%2F

ONE LIVE KISS WINS TELLY AWARD

ONE LIVE KISS WINS GOLDEN TELLY AWARD

(from PaulStanley.com)

Congratulations to Paul Stanley and Lou Antonelli!!

The 30th Annual TELLY AWARDS have been announced and ONE LIVE KISS received the highest honor!

ONE LIVE KISS : Producers Paul Stanley & Louis Antonelli have received the Special CLASSIC GOLD TELLY AWARD, presented to Film & Video productions that are among the finest in the 30 year history of THE TELLY AWARDS.

Founded in 1978, The Telly is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The 30th Annual TELLY AWARDS received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

Among past winners of The TELLY AWARDS are industry leaders such as: Harpo Studios - Oprah Winfrey, Dreamworks, Pixar, Disney, Lightstorm Entertainment, TCM, Clear Channel Entertainment, CNN, A&E, Comcast, VH1, Time Warner, MTV, and Universal Studios.

KISS - LOVE GUN - SUMMERFEST - VIDEO

KISS "LOVE GUN" SUMMERFEST MILWAUKEE 6/27/2009

KISS - C'MON AND LOVE ME - SET LISTS- SUMMERFEST - VIDEO

6/27/2009-Milwaukee Summerfest

Deuce
Strutter
Got To Choose
Hotter Than Hell
Nothin' To Lose
C'mon And Love Me
Parasite
She
Tommy Thayer Guitar Solo
Watchin' You
100,000 Years
Eric Singer Drum Solo
Cold Gin
Let Me Go, Rock And Roll
Black Diamond
Rock And Roll All Nite

Shout It Out Loud
Lick It Up
Gene Simmons Bass Solo
I Love It Loud
I Was Made For Lovin' You
Love Gun
Detroit Rock City

KISS Fan Prepares To 'Rock, Roll All Night'

(from WISN.com)
MILWAUKEE -- “All my reports in middle school were about KISS or Gene Simmons,” said KISS fan Steve Olson of Elgin, Ill.
On Saturday night at the Marcus Amphitheatre, Olson is seeing the band play for the second time.
The first show he attended was in Chicago in September 2000.



KISS performs Saturday evening at the Marcus Amphitheater with opening act Chevelle.
The 20-year-old plans to see the band with his friend Andy Speranza, also of Elgin, Ill. It is Speranza’s first KISS concert.
Olson said the friends made a trip out of Summerfest this year. They were at the festival all day Friday beginning at noon and spent Saturday afternoon on the grounds before the KISS concert.
Read the rest http://www.wisn.com/entertainment/19880624/detail.html

KISS OPENING SUMMERFEST - 6/27/09 - VIDEO

KISS OPENING WITH DEUCE SUMMERFEST 6/27/2009

GENE SIMMONS COMMENTS ON MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH

Gene commented on Michael Jackson's death on his Facebook page. Here is the message:

Gotten a lot of questions from media and from quite a lot of you Re: Michael Jackson.

I have refused all media requests for interviews. There are enough people in the industry being quoted. Some altruistically, some for media coverage.

Either way...

When I was going out with Diana Ross in the early 80's, I met Michael a few times through her. We spent social time together.
Found him to be gentle, charming...obviously very talented. And that was that.

The Michael of later years is someone I didn't recognize...nor like very much.

When there are children involved...when there are allegations (many) of child molestation...when there are admissions of inviting countless young boys to spend weekends and sometimes Michael's bed with them (Michael's quote), clothed or unclothed...makes no difference...when there are payoffs to the children making the accusations in the $20,000,000 range ($20 Million Dollars!!! -- as reported by Media) ....There's more than doubt in my mind.

This doesn't take into consideration Michael's children...none of whom are biologically his. All three of whom have had a "strange" upbringing. But then, we don't know much, except a "Father" who thought nothing of dangling his young child over the balcony (head covered in a towel), so his fans could get a thrill.

So, what's my comment Re: Michael's passing? I hope he finds peace. I wish his family and friends all the best in these very sad times.

But as regards Media coverage: celebs can always get media coverage.

But what about the children who spent nights with Michael in his bed? (he has admitted on camera he has done it many times, and would continue to do it). They need a voice. And, they should have a chance to have their say. With lie detectors attached. Maybe then, away from rich celebrities, tricky lawyers and LA court systems that can't seem to convict anyone....maybe then, we'll find out the truth about child molestation charges leveled at Michael Jackson from children (that's plural, not singular).

My comment? I recognize and respect his talent, but the rest is very tainted. And I want to hear the truth, once and for all.

SUMMERFEST DAY 3: KISS

By Kevin Brandt/OnMilwaukee.com

If there is any band that can pull off being pretentious without pretense, it's KISS.

The self-proclaimed "Hottest Band in the World" comes to Summerfest on Saturday night, making it the first Marcus Amphitheater headliner that requires a battalion of firefighters on hand in case the venue literally goes up in flames.

The beauty of KISS is that they know exactly who they are and why they are there. It's not "about the music." There are no political statements, no teen angst or brooding, no self-absorbed posing. They are there to make your ears bleed and singe your eyebrows. They are there to spit blood, breathe fire, smash guitars and deliver the classic, overindulgent 10-minute drum solo that hasn't changed in 35 years.

It's 1970's glam rock at it's finest, delivering a set list with two primary themes -- partying all night long, and infinite amounts of sex - often times with prostitutes ("Strutter," "Black Diamond," "She"), and one love song, "Beth." A lovely ballad about leaving your wife at home while you stay out all night writing songs about staying out all night and having infinite amounts of sex -- often with prostitutes.
read the rest http://www.onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/sfest09day3.html

FAMILY JEWELS SNEAK PEEK / JUNE 28, 2009

GENE SIMMONS' FAMILY JEWELS SNEAK PEEK: SUNDAY JUNE 28, 2009
Sunday, at 9pm, A&E will air “Economic Stimulus”, where Gene will ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange and spread the word about investing in America and Shannon does some spending of her own when she gets addicted to late night infomercials.

Next up is another new episode, “Slumber Party”. When Shannon falls ill it is up to Gene to keep an eye on Sophie and her 5 hyper friends, fend off a hoard of horny boys trying to crash the party and track down one bad girl who sneaks out for a little rendezvous.

KISS TO PLAY VOODOO EXPERIENCE ON HALLOWEEN

(by The Times-Picayune)
CHRIS PIZZELLO / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The rock band Kiss poses backstage after performing during the American Idol finale in Los Angeles this year.
From 1997 through 2002, Widespread Panic performed multiple nights at the Lakefront Arena at Halloween. After a six-year absence, the band returned for two nights in 2008. This year, Panic will be part of the 11th Voodoo Experience.
"Kiss playing is huge," said Rehage, who noted that he dressed as a band member for Mardi Gras when he was about 12. "Eminem is not touring -- not playing any other shows is what we've been told, so that's pretty massive, and the original Jane's Addiction -- that's great stuff."
Read the entire article http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2009/06/eminem_kiss_are_slated_to_head.html
Show Info:www.thevoodooexperience.com.

KISS FANS ANXIOUSLY AWAIT NEW MUSIC, TOUR & KISS KORNER

KISS FANS ARE PRIMED FOR NEW KISS

ALBUM & TOUR:

(Kiss Mask Webzine)

The KISS camp may be calm at this very hour, but with KISS

starting a series of Canadian shows and two US shows, one in

Wisconsin, the other in California, the KISS World storm

is about to heat up the waters with a new album and tour.

KISS' new album, rumoured to be titled "360," (a new series of trading cards due in August of the same name) will be their first foray into the studio in 11 years since the original band got back together for 1998's "Psycho-Circus." Paul Stanley producing the album is a tremendous bonus along with the entire band taking on lead vocals.

KISS message boards are flooding with posters discussing the idea of new KISS music to new costumes to a new stage show. An excitement that both the band and the fans are riding the wave, a pipeline wave that's about to get bigger and bigger.

KISS' appearance on the season finale of AMERICAN IDOL, with runner-up Adam Lambert, was a brilliant move on both band and management's part on getting

KISS back into the media (into 28 million homes) with both a new album and tour to promote.

Another brilliant move ( yes, I will continue to repeat the word brilliant) is the first ever fan-routed tour, through Eventful, which will have the cities with the most votes cast, where KISS will play on the tour. This move has lead to a constant eye for KISS in the media.

Add yet another brilliant move- KISS' new album will be a Wal-Mart exclusive release in North America with a section dedicated just for KISS called "the KISS Korner." Fans will be able to purchase not only the new album, but exclusive merchandise at one of the US' leading retailer. The album is eyed for a September release with a single going to radio in August, as previously reported here. KISS will then embark on their first US tour in five years with new music, 60 cities, and a new "state-of-the-art" stage show and the KISS Army of fans in tow. As Gene Simmons always says, 'KISS will get out there and show all the young boys how the big boys do it!' That they will.

KISS LIVE IN MILWAUKEE SATURDAY NIGHT!

KISS LIVE AT SUMMERFEST SATURDAY NIGHT

KISS will play the Marcus Amphitheater Saturday night. All pavillion seats are sold out and only uncovered bleacher and lawn seats are available.

To purchase tickets click http://www.ticketmaster.com/ .

To purchase Meet & Great Packages click CLICK HERE to purchase Meet & Greet Packages .

ACE FREHLEY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS AVAILABLE

ACE FREHLEY has added two

limited amount of autographed

8 x 10 photos to his merchandise section.

They are both limited to 50 each.

See Ace's merchandise page

at

http://www.acefrehley.com/two-sides/

KISS - RARE FOOTAGE 12/04/76 NEW ORLEANS, LA.

WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE OFFICIAL KISS/WAL-MART "NEW ALBUM" ANNOUNCEMENT, CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME FOOTAGE OF KISS ON THE
ROCK AND ROLL OVER TOUR /NEW ORLEANS LA., DECEMBER 4, 1976


BACKSTORY:Fan filmed footage of KISS performing in New Orleans, LA on December 4, 1976 during the Rock and Roll Over tour was recently shared on YouTube by a small group of die hard KISS fans who are working to preserve the 8mm film legacy of the band. This footage has been in collectors circles for nearly 3 decades, but now the actual audio of the same concert has been added, giving it new life.
The collective is also hoping other fans can help upgrade films, provide missing details, or come forth with canisters of films that may be in attics or otherwise collecting dust. Fans are encouraged to contribute to the project by contacting kiss8mm@megaplatinum.net.
You can also visit the Youtube page for the unofficial KISS 8mm Film Project at http://www.youtube.com/kiss8mmfilms.

ROSS HALFIN'S KISS BLOG ENTRY

Ross Halfin-
"Fathers Day today - spent it at the pool. The Love Gun Paul Stanley was at the hotel for lunch with his family. Jimmy and I chatted with him and his son Evan. Paul showed me the new Kiss album cover on his iphone and I'm still not saying what it's called, but it's old school Kiss..."
Visit Ross at http://www.rosshalfin.com/home/intro.php

We wonder if Ross Halfin has shot some photos for the new album?

KISS ARTIST MICHAEL DORET INTERVIEW

AN INTERVIEW WITH KISS CD ARTIST MICHAEL DORET

DORET IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW CD COVER!

(The KISS cover) was like a shooting gallery then?

"Not at all. It turned out to be more like a mandala, more Asian-influenced. I was just going for the look I had come up with on that other cover. The visual theme I chose came out of the album’s name, the “Rollover” thing. There was no “right side up” to that cover…An interesting side-note is that after all these years since I did that work for KISS, they’ve come back to me and asked me to design their next CD cover. It’s a big project, and at the moment, I’m totally immersed in it."

The entire interview can be found herehttp://www.lettercult.com/archives/529. Doret is responsible for the classic 1976's ROCK AND ROLL OVER

cover art. One of the classic album covers of the decade.

(Interview Alex Savakis/Posted May, 2009.)

KISS IN THE STUDIO PHOTO

KISS at Conway Recording Studios back in March in Hollywood, CA. Photo: David Snowden for Kissonline. With an impressive client list, the Conway sites' photos with a comfortable and tropical-like setting. http://www.conwayrecording.com/

KISS ALBUM UPDATE

WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!

(from Kissonline)

"We're about four days from finishing the new KISS album. Eleven tracks, and it IS everything I've told you. It IS classic. It IS all written within the band. And IT ROCKS BIG TIME! Tommy and Eric both handle lead vocals. The songs, sound and playing will knock your socks off. You will all be as proud and excited as we all are. Oh...and WAIT till you see the cover! We ARE just getting started!" Paul

GENE SIMMONS CONFIRMS KISS /WAL-MART DEAL

New York-GENE SIMMONS TALKS WITH DENISE RICHARDS AT SIRIUS RADIO TODAY: Gene confirms (and slips) a KISS/Wal-Mart deal, KISS Korner.
Watch and listen (you may have to turn your volume up to hear better) to Gene talk about Wal-Mart to Denise Richards about KISS.
KISS would follow in the footprints of AC/DC and the Eagles in exclusive deals with the retailer to sell new music. This is a very clever move on Gene, Paul and Doc's part as Wal-Mart spends the money on advertising and promotion.
Editor's Note: It's likely the new album will be exclusive at the retailer also, though no confirmation of that has been made official by the band yet.

ERIC SINGER TO GUEST AT KISS COFFEEHOUSE 3RD ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

KISS COFFEEHOUSE 3RD ANNIVERSARY

(from KISSONLINE)

The KISS Coffeehouse's 3rd Anniversary Party will be held on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 in Myrtle Beach, SC. KISS Drummer Eric Singer will be the Special Guest! KISSONLINE will attend the event and a KISS Tribute band will perform.There will be no Sales Tax charged on all In-Store purchases made August 1st!KISS COFFEEHOUSE ANNIVERSARY OPTIONS:

Gold Package (FREE):• Meet & Greet w/Eric Singer!• Last In line For Meet & Greet (4 PM – 6 PM)

Platinum Package ($25):• Meet & Greet w/Eric Singer!• Picture w/Eric!• Basic Laminate Pass!• 2nd In line For Meet & Greet (2 PM – 4 PM)

Double Platinum Package ($75): • Meet & Greet w/Eric Singer!• KISS Coffeehouse Recordable Key Chain & Personalized Greeting From Eric To You!• Picture w/Eric!• VIP Laminate Pass!• 1st In line For Meet & Greet! (11 AM – 1 PM) Packages go on sale July 1 at http://www.kisscoffeehouse.com/ .

KISS ARMY, LYDIA CRISS INVADE TIMES SQUARE!

"KISS ARMY - THE COOLEST BAND IN THE WORLD" INVADES TIMES SQUARE JULY 10/11!
(Original press release)
CALLING ALL ROCK CONCERT & CLASSIC KISS FANS! You wanted the BEST?! Get ready, they're coming. SWEET CAROLINE'S SHOWROOM/ HA! COMEDY CLUB welcomes the world’s ONE and ONLY KISS tribute phenomenon 'KISS ARMY - The Coolest Band In The World' invades TIMS SQUARE, NYC in true 70's KISS fashion LIVE & IN CONCERT, JULY 10th & 11th @ 9PM!!! Over 17 years in the making! Complete with identicle makeup, classic instruments and an all out attitude that must be seen, and heard, to be believed. Imagine having the very next best thing to KISS in their 70's prime rocking TIMES SQUARE with the ultimate salute to New York's very own iconic rock and roll superheroes, GENE SIMMONS, PETER CRISS, PAUL STANLEY & ACE FREHLEY, KISS! So get your tickets now prepare for an evening of pure rock and roll excitement unlike ANY other. Rock 'n Roll All Night, Party JULY 10th/11th & g et ready to shout It out really LOUD with KISS ARMY - The Coolest Band In The World! And if that weren't enough, meet the one and only LYDIA CRISS (Peter's ex-wife of the 70's) & pick up a copy of her unbelievable book, 'Sealed with a KISS!' Plus other guests TBA A.S.A.P. so DON'T you dare MISS "KISS ARMY - THE COOLEST BAND IN THE WORLD!" Watch out ROCK of AGES! This show could very easily become the new #1 rock show -in- TIMES SQUARE. KISS ARMY WANTS YOU - BE THERE! visit:www.kissarmyrules.com & myspace.com/coolestkisstribute *all booking inquiries call 502-386-3237
WHERE: SWEET CAROLINE’S Showroom/Ha! Comedy Club 163 West 46th
WHEN: JULY 10th & 11th SHOWTIME both nights: 9:00 PM!!!

KISS FOTO OF THE DAY

AEROSMITH'S JOE PERRY (in Paul's boots) onstage jamming to "Strutter" with GENE SIMMONS on the KISS /AEROSMITH TOUR 2003.

KISS NEWS IS COMING! ALBUM TITLE TO BE REVEALED

KISSONLINE will do a 360* very soon by making an exciting announcement with the new album's title and various information that every KISS fan will want to know. Stay tuned! The KISS ride is about to take off....

"Then headed off to the recording studio to do some vocals on the new KISS STUDIO ALBUM (we'll tell you the title later)." ---GENE SIMMONS

KISS PLAYS RIO JUNE 18, 1983- "CALLING DR. LOVE" - VIDEO

KISS played before 137,000 people at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on this date. This was the band's second show in South America and the band's largest crowd in their career. This was one of three shows the band would ever play in make-up until KISS traveled to South America on the 1996 Reunion Tour.
KISS PLAYS "CALLING DR. LOVE."

TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEW IN ENGLISH

TOMMY THAYER INTERVIEW FROM GUITARRA MAGAZINE TRANSCRIBED TO ENGLISH:


(Special Thanks to DeuceNews for the transcription)


"The band is working on a song called "Rotten to the Core" but it is not the old one. We are writing all new songs and there are no outsider writers. All is new. All four of us are involved. We are all really motivated and it will be the best KISS album in a long time.Psycho Circus was an album without a clear direction and vision. There’re songs on it…you start listening to and you go “what the hell is this??” It will be not the case this time.We are currently writing songs while staying in the hotel [during the South American Alive35 leg], Gene, Paul and myself sit down with the guitars in the hotel room and write down new tunes for the album. Yes I’m going to sing on a new tune on the album and it is not titled “Shock Me”!!It's a great tune, there is something that people missed, and that I am a good singer, I am a good vocalist. I have much experience, but I've never been a solo singer. My voice works well on that and I think people will be surprised. For what concern new possible costumes for the fall tour a decision will be taken soon, I like so much the costumes from the Rock and Roll Over era, we will see."

RICHIE SCARLET TOUR DATES

RICHIE SCARLET- FORMER FREHLEY'S COMET/MOUNTAIN/SABASTIAN BACH BANDMATE SCHEDULES SUMMER SHOWS:
6/20- Point Pleasant, NJ - Point Pleasant Blues and Jazz Festival (co-headline with Roxy Perry)
6/28- Southport, CT- Kicking Horse Grill /Frankie Flora Benefit/(203) 254-1600
8/08- Philadelphia, PA - Whiskey Tango / (215) 671-9234
Visit Richie at http://www.myspace.com/richiescarletonline

RAFAEL MOREIRA INTERVIEWED

INTERVIEW: GUITARIST RAFAEL MOREIRA-PART ONE
(Interview by DeuceNews)
Hi KISS fellows,
Today I’ve the pleasure to talk with one of my favourite guitar players around: Mr. Rafael Moreira. We left Rafael, August last year while finishing his first Album with Magnetico, and
now….Magnetico is here!!!! Most of KISS fan know him as the guitarist in Paul Stanley’s band for the Live to Win tour, but without no doubts Rafa is much more then that.
He performed as part of the House Band for the CBS television reality show Rock Star: INXS and subsequently Rock Star: Supernova. His amazing talent has driven him to support and play with some of the giants of rock and pop’s music like the ones as Paul Stanley (KISS), Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Don Felder (The Eagles), Dave Navarro (Jane's Addiction), Pink, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Enrique Iglesias.
His powerhouse trio Magnetico, with Corey McCormick on bass guitar and backing vocals and Joey K. on drums and backing vocals, was recently voted by Music Connection Magazine as one of the Top 100 Unsigned Bands in the U.S.A. You HAVE TO listen to their magnetic music, there’s nothing equal in the present music scene nowadays!!!
Ciao, Rafa! let’s talk about "Songs About The World"!!! You got the lion share on that, you played all guitars, lead vocals and you even produced it!!!
Guilty as charged. My initial plan was to have someone else produce the album, so we could focus only on performing the music. I went and met with some producers but couldn't find anyone that I felt comfortable with, so I decided to go in with the band and record all the basic tracks in two days. Then it came down to the vocals, which I thought were an important and crucial part on this CD. I met with bass player/producer John Avila from Oingo Boingo, who had seen us live and liked the music very much, so John produced one vocal track on the CD, called "Killer Girl" which I think came out great! But since I didn't have the budget and support of a label or anything I just had to trust my gut instincts and continue to do it myself
(again)! I had previously self produced my first solo CD called "Acid Guitar" and other artists as well, so I had my friend guitar player/engineer George Wabisca engineer and help with sounds throughout the whole record. It was a lot of hard work, especially cutting my own
vocals, but in the end I think it came out pretty good.
I remember last year when I first listen to the disk's opening cut "The Emperor" I literally fell in love with your music!!! Can you make some comments on this cool tune?
Thank you. I was on a plane going to do some shows in Iceland when I started writing lyrics for this tune , I was so fed up with George Bush's bs at the time that I had to do something about it and I wanted to invite people in and make them think about it and join the fight! I wanted the song be strong and mid tempo so I wrote the riff on my Les Paul Baritone!

(Part Two will appear on Saturday, June 20, 2009)

KISS FOTO OF THE DAY- 1980

Gene and Eric, KISS playing Germany, on Eric's first tour. Take note of the logo with alternate "SS". Circa 1980.

"GODFATHER GENE" - EPISODE 3

Here is a clip from this week’s special 1-hour episode of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels”, airing Sunday, 6/21, at 9pm on A&E. This week, in “Godfather Gene”, Gene and Shannon hit New Jersey to be the Godfather to a friend’s newborn grandson and Shannon inadvertently starts a feminist uprising amongst the subservient wives when she refuses to fall into line with tradition.

“Gene Simmons Family Jewels” airs Sundays at 9pm on A&E.

KISS ALBUM & TOUR PROGRESSING

KISS ALBUM: WORK IN PROGRESS UPDATES!

NEW SINGLE GOES TO RADIO IN AUGUST!

(Special thanks to DeuceNews)

In a press release sent out on the 18th of May KISS stated “The band will release exciting news about the album at http://www.kissonline.com/index_newlayout.php in early June.”As reported last week, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and KISS Manager Doc McGhee made a surprise stop at the at the 39th annual Wal-Mart shareholders meeting in Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their appearance fuelled speculation that the next KISS album may be a Wal-Mart exclusive; as a matter of fact the artwork and Album title have been already decided and approved so KISS freaks…the waiting is coming to an end and soon we will know more about the new KISS album in 11 years!!!An album made in a classic KISS fashion and sound where there will not be "wimpy" ballads but it will be a balls out KISS record where only the KISS members played on it. We will hear for the very first time Tommy on lead vocals and much more!!!!Fans and collectors will be not be disappointed as the KISS/Wal-Mart deal will generate a sort of exclusive packaging to boost sales and also a merchandising storm.Coming from the huge success of American Idol KISS will plan for sure another TV shot to announce the album release and the forthcoming World Tour that will follow and that will last almost two years!!

**Editor's Note: The new KISS single should go to radio in August.

KISS FOTO OF THE DAY- 1976

GENE and ACE performing on the DESTROYER Tour, 1976.

KISS FOTO OF THE DAY- 1977

Corrected! KISS in Japan. Thanks to one of our KISS MASK readers, NFAREND, he noticed Peter's bass drum as a different color than on the KISS Meets the Phantom movie shoot. We noticed that KISS is (during souncheck) using the Destroyer/KISS logo on the Love Gun stage set- notice no makeup.

ACE FREHLEY "ANOMALY" CD UPDATE

Earth People!!! How are you? ......

(from www.acefehley.com)
Earth People!!!How are you?......



I'm happy to say that my new album "Anomaly" is finished!Mixed, mastered...Done!!!!! It clocks in as one full hour of new music......... I'm waiting for my distribution company to get me solid release dates that we can decide on. I want "Anomaly" to be available to you in every store around the world that sells cds these days (and that number is shrinking). Digitally, "Anomaly" will be available on iTunes (with an exclusive bonus, album only track!!). Believe me, as soon as we decide on the release date..... you'll be the first to know. But for now, the "official" track listing for "Anomaly" is on the news page........ Talk to you soon....... Ace


1. Foxy & Free
2. Outer Space
3. Pain In The Neck
4. Fox On The Run
5. Genghis Khan
6. Too Many Faces
7. Change The World
8. Space Bear
9. A Little Below The Angels
10. Sister
11. It's A Great Life
12. Fractured Quantum
13. *The Return of Space Bear* (Dedicated to Tom Snyder)

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RAFAEL MOREIRA & MAGNETICO UPDATES

RAFAEL MOREIRA ISSUES UPDATE TO KISS MASK
(from Rafael Moreira)
Hello friends and fans of Rafael Moreira and Magnetico!

Many of you were supporters of Rafael Moreira’s prior instrumental project “Acid Guitar”, and we wanted to let you know of his latest project – his rock trio “Magnetico” and their recent CD release “Songs About The World”. The CD is available now on both Amazon.com and CD Baby, and features Rafael on both lead vocals and guitar (links at bottom of this email)! Please note that Magnetico's new CD was just released and we expect inventory to move quickly. If either CD happens to be listed as out of stock at a particular retailer, feel free to place an order as inventory will be restocked promptly.

The digital release of the CD on iTunes and other digital distributors will occur over summer 2009 in conjunction with a few other events. But if you don’t want to wait, you can buy the CD now!

For those of you on MySpace or Facebook, we’ve been updating Rafael’s MySpace page and just released a new Facebook Artist Page in preparation for some interesting things to come back-half of this year! Many of you know Rafael as an eclectic artist with a number of musical endeavors, and our hope was to provide pages on these heavily trafficked social networks that will allow fans to follow his variety of endeavors – in particular his latest project, Magnetico. Please check out the new pages and "fan" them (links to follow), as we welcome your friendship and support!

-The Rafael Moreira / Magnetico Team

Rafael Moreira / Magnetico Facebook Artist Page

Rafael Moreira / Magnetico MySpace Page

Click here to buy Magnetico’s “Songs About The World” on Amazon.com

Click here to buy Magnetico’s “Songs About The World” on CD Baby

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PAUL STANLEY: IN DEPTH / NEWS 14 CAROLINA

CLICK the link below to watch PAUL'S Interview from Friday June 12, 2009.
http://www.news14.com/content/top_stories/610608/in-depth--paul-stanley/Default.aspx?ap=1&Flash

KISS FOTO OF THE DAY - NEW FEATURE!

Starting today and every day, KISS MASK WEBZINE will feature a KISS photo (foto), from any era, make-up or non-make up, obscure, live, studio shoots, and obscure. I hope you will enjoy this new feature as much as I will presenting it you. Today's foto is of 80's rockstar
/bodybuilder THOR and PAUL STANLEY in this shot taken backstage in 1984. Enjoy!

PAUL STANLEY'S FRIDAY MEDIA APPEARENCES - VIDEO

PAUL IN CHARLOTTE, NC.
Friday–June 12, 2009-7:00 PM–9:00PM
Saturday–June 13, 2009–5:00 PM–8:00PM Wentworth Gallery
South Park Mall
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
HERE ARE LINKS TO PAUL'S TV APPEARENCES ON FRIDAY:

PAUL ON FOX NEWS RISING:
CLICK HERE to watch the clip of Paul "pulling the switch" .

CLICK HERE to view Paul's interview

CLICK HERE to watch the Fox News Rising crew rockin' out to KISS!

PAUL ON WCNC TV/ CHARLOTTE
Paul Stanley art exhibit in Charlotte

BRUCE KULICK ON 'FAMILY JEWELS' THIS SUNDAY

BRUCE KULICK TO APPEAR ON
GENE SIMMONS' FAMILY JEWELS
THIS SUNDAY
(Special Thanks: DeuceNews.com)
Former KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK will appear
in this Sunday's episode of the hit A&E show. The
GSFJ crew was on hand filming while Gene and son
Nick were in the studio last summer recording for
Bruce's new album, BK3. We may get to hear sneak
peeks of the tracks, Nick on "Hand of the King" and
Gene on vocals on "Ain't Gonna Die."
Visit Bruce at http://www.kulick.net/
»» Click to order! Bruce's new solo album, BK3

KISS & WAL-MART: A COUPLE?

KISS AND WAL-MART DEAL ON THE WAY? WE THINK YES!
(from Kiss Mask Webzine)
The rumors are swirling over Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's appearance (along with KISS manager Doc McGhee) at the Wal-Mart shareholder's meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the Bud Walton Arena that KISS will sell their new (untitled) album at the nation's 2nd largest retailer.
With Paul and Gene frustrated with the current situation of the recording industry, or lack there of, it makes sense that KISS would cut an exclusive deal with such a large chain. The release will mark KISS' first album since 1998's PSYCHO CIRCUS, their first in 11 years. This marriage between artist and retailer is working. AC/DC and Miley Cyrus have both released album's through Wal-Mart. Both artists have has stellar years. Also comes word that Aerosmith are rumored to be following suit.
A KISS/Wal-Mart deal could also generate a merchandising blitz at the retailer as well with KISS' unique brand of over 2,500 products under license.
We're betting at KISS MASK that this is indeed reality and that a Wal-Mart only KISS album is on it's way with a September release and 60 date US/Canadian tour to follow.

PAUL STANLEY CHARLOTTE ART & MEDIA

PAUL IN CHARLOTTE THIS WEEKEND-ART SHOW INFO & MEDIA

(from KissOnLine.net)

(photo J. Frank Hagan/ c-2004,2009)

Friday – June 12, 2009 -7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday – June 13, 2009 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMWentworth Gallery South Park Mall 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211

For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 704-365-2733 or 800-732-6140

Paul's Charlotte media schedule:

1) WCCB / FOX TV / Fox News Rising @ 7:10 AM EST

2) WLNK-FM Radio / Bob & Sheri Show @ 9:10 AM EST

3) News 14 TV @ 10:30 AM EST

4) WCNC-TV NBC 6 @ 11:15 AM EST

GENE SIMMONS' FAMILY JEWELS SNEAK PEEKS

BACK TO BACK EPISODES-
SNEAK PEEK OF FAMILY JEWELS/ EPISODE #2: Airs June 14th @9:00PM on A&E



SNEAK PEAK OF FAMILY JEWELS/ EPISODE #3: Airs June 14th @9:30 PM on A&E
(from A&E TV)

GENE DISCUSSES ADAM LAMBERT:
(from MyFox TV/Detroit)

KISS MEET & GREET PACKAGES

KISS Meet & Greet Packages are on sale for the following KISS shows:

(from KISSONLINE)

June 27 Milwaukee Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI

July 10 Bayfest -Centennial Park - Sarnia, ON

July 13 Bell Centre - Montreal, QC MEET & GREETS ARE SOLD OUT

July 15 Ottawa Bluefest - Ottawa, ON

July 17 Quebec City Summer Festival - Quebec City

July 18 Halifax Commons - Halifax, NS

July 28 California State Fairgrounds - Paso Robles, CA

CLICK HERE to purchase KISS Meet & Greet packages now.

KISS Meet & Greet Upgrade PackagePackage includes:Exclusive Meet & Greet with the members of KISS Personal photograph with KISS Autographed 8X10 photo Official KISS Concert Shirt Collectible KISS Tour Poster (limited edition, numbered) KISS Tour Program Official Meet and Greet Laminate Set of KISS guitar picks $50 voucher to the official KISS on-line storeLimited availability. Please note: This package does not include a ticket to the concert. You must purchase a ticket to attend the KISS meet and greet. Detailed M&G instructions will be emailed prior to show date. All VIP merchandise will be distributed at the M&G session.

GENE'S FAMILY JEWELS OFF AND RUNNING

According to Neilsens Ratings, A&E's Gene Simmons Family Jewels has gotten off to a fantastic start with 1.5 million viewers on Sunday night's premire episode of the show's 4th season.
For more info and times go to http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/

ULTIMATE KISS FAN CONTEST/MATT PORTER

ULITIMATE KISS FAN DEMAND-IT! CONTEST/MATT PORTER. Former KISS MASK artist Matt Porter (during the fanzine years) has entered one of the many KISS fan contests at the moment, DEMAND-IT! THE ULTIMATE KISS FAN, on YouTube.




Now show the world why you're the ultimate KISS fan and you could win a meet and greet with KISS and tickets to a show during the band's upcoming tour!
Now 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.

PRE-ORDER "AND PARTY EVERY DAY"

PRE-ORDER "AND PARTY EVERY DAY" BY LARRY HARRIS (Vice President/Co-Founder of CASABLANCA RECORDS) with Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs (Authors of KISS ALIVE FOREVER) from AMAZON.COM

And Party Every Day: The Inside Story Of Casablanca Records, a 300-plus page hardcover biography will be released this fall through Backbeat/Hal Leonard Books. This is the first time a full-length book has been published on the legendary 1970s record label and its enigmatic founder Neil Bogart. Casablanca was home to iconic hard rock acts KISS and ANGEL, as well as several of the decade's most visual and influential artists like PARLIAMENT, THE VILLAGE PEOPLE and DONNA SUMMER. And Party Every Day was written by Larry Harris, former Casablanca Vice President, who co-owned and co-founded the infamous record label with Bogart. Harris shares credit with co-authors Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs, whose critically-acclaimed 2002 publication KISS Alive Forever is widely regarded as the most authoritative book ever written on the band.

PRE-ORDER HERE:

http://www.amazon.com/Party-Every-Day-Casablanca-Records/dp/0879309822/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244662445&sr=1-1

KISS PRO-SHOT BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

INTRO/DEUCE
5/4/2009

TOMMY TALKS NEW ALBUM

TOMMY THAYER QUOTE IN GUITARR TOTAL MAGAZINE ON NEW ALBUM
"It's a great tune, there is something that people missed, and that's I am a good singer, I am a good vocalist. I have much experience, but I've never been a solo singer. My voice works well on that and I think people will be surprised. The band is working on a song called 'Rotten To The Core' but it is not the old one. We are recording all new songs. All four of us are involved. It will be the best KISS album in a long time. For what concern new possible costumes for the fall tour a decision will be taken soon."

PAUL ON RADIO TODAY

PAUL ON SYNDICATED 'JOHN BOY & BILLY BIG SHOW
Paul Stanley will appear on the nationally syndicated 'John Boy & Billy Big Show' Tuesday at 8:10 AM EST. Charlotte’s #1 morning radio show broadcasts from WRFX and is syndicated in over 70 US Markets.CLICK HERE to vist the 'John Boy & Billy Big Show' Website .

CASABLANCA RECORDS "INSIDER" BOOK TO RELEASE

LARRY HARRIS/ FORMER VP of CASABLANCA TO
RELEASE BOOK
(from Bravewords.com)
And Party Every Day: The Inside Story Of Casablanca Records, a 300-plus page hardcover biography will be released this fall through Backbeat/Hal Leonard Books. This is the first time a full-length book has been published on the legendary 1970s record label and its enigmatic founder Neil Bogart. Casablanca was home to iconic hard rock acts KISS and ANGEL, as well as several of the decade's most visual and influential artists like PARLIAMENT, THE VILLAGE PEOPLE and DONNA SUMMER. And Party Every Day was written by Larry Harris, former Casablanca Vice President, who co-owned and co-founded the infamous record label with Bogart. Harris shares credit with co-authors Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs, whose critically-acclaimed 2002 publication KISS Alive Forever is widely regarded as the most authoritative book ever written on the band.
Read the full story here http://www.bravewords.com/news/115360

KISS PRO-SHOT LIMA, PERU - VIDEO

ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE
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LOVE GUN

KISS MONTREAL SHOW IS SOLD OUT

KISS CANADA TOUR 2009 UPDATE
July 13 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centrehttp://www.geg.ca/en/show/event/2883 .
MONTREAL IS SOLD OUT!

**NOTE:There are limited amount of tickets for all Canadian dates.
**See KISS MASK'S KISS CANADA SUMMER TOUR 2009 post for Canadian dates.

NEW PAUL STANLEY ART SHOWS

PAUL SCHEDULES
CHARLOTTE
EXHIBITIONS
(from PaulStanley.com)

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 June.
Friday:June 12, 2009 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday:June 13, 2009 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wentworth Gallery South Park Mall 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 704-365-2733 or 800-732-6140

KISS CANADA SUMMER TOUR 2009

KISS 2009 Canadian tour dates:

(from Kissonline)

July 10 - Sarnia, ON - Rogers Sarnia Bayfest http://www.sarniabayfest.com/.

July 11 - Windsor, ON - Caesars Windsor http://www.CaesarsWindsor.com .

July 13 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centrehttp://www.geg.ca/en/show/event/2883 .

MONTREAL IS SOLD OUT!

July 15 - Ottawa, ON - Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca .

July 16 - Quebec, QC - Summer Festival (Festival d'été)http://www.infofestival.com/Html/en-ca/index.html .

July 18 - Halifax, NS - Halifax Commons Park http://www.halifaxrocks.ca/ .

July 20/21 - Orillia, ON - Casino Rama https://www.casinorama.com/ .

KISS ARMY MISSOURI KISS EXPO JUNE 13, 2009

Kiss Army Missouri and The Mississippi Mudhouse is Proud to Present "The Cape Girardeau Kiss Fan Convention "Saturday June 13th at the Mississippi Mudhouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri from Noon to 7 PM. Special Guest will be Bill Baker of the Ace Frehley Archives and he will be on hand for a Meet and Greet and autograph copies of his book " Ace Frehley: the Ultimate Scrapbook"! He will also show the film "Kiss Loves You", a Documentary about the band and the birth of the Kiss Conventions! Also Planned events for the day as well will bea showing of the original 1978 classic "KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK" on the big screenAlso there will be a.(KISS TRIVIA CONTEST)This will be set up like a Spelling be, each person will be asked a question and whoever cant answer it will sit down and we will keep going until there is 2 left, then its really going to be fun!, KISS FAN ART CONTEST. Can be any KISS art, as long as it is hand done and original piece. We have three judges from the local art community. Erin Schloss- Gallery Manager for SEMO Arts Council. Craig Thomas- Local Artist and Owner of Black Door Gallery. And Don Greenwood- Local Artist and Co-Op Board Member.)KISS AIR GUITAR CONTEST- Show you got what it takes to rock n roll all night! Judges are three local rock guitar players. Michael Stewart (Drivin Rain, TNT, Killer Dwarfs), Duke Jackson (Strikeforce, Herman Ze German), Chase Wright (Fists Of Phoenix, and Shivelbines Music),(KISS COSTUME CONTEST) -Whoever has the best costume and the Crowd will judge the winner of this event!We'll make up a special one day only KISS MENU.Venders will be onhand. Potions of the Proceeds will be going towards several Local Charities.We'll end the night with a full blown rock n roll concert.This will Start at 7PM -11PM! The Ace Frehley Tribute band ROCKET RIDE and Local band DRIvIN' RAIN will be performing after the Convention!Everything starts at Noon. Tickets are $10 Dollars in Advance and can be ordered by calling 573-339-0991 and $15 Dollars at the door. The Mississippi Mudhouse is located at 811 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, Mo, 63701.

PAUL AND GENE'S APPEARENCE SPARKS RUMORS OF AN EXCLUSIVE WAL-MART DEAL FOR NEW KISS ALBUM

As previously reported here today, Paul and Gene's appearence at Wal-Mart's Shareholder's Meeting has sparked rumour that KISS' new album will be released in an exclusive deal with the world's largest retailer. Now word comes to KISS MASK that this is indeed reality.
Nwanews.com reported that Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons made a "surprise" appearence at the annual meeting held at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Camera crews for Gene's reality show Family Jewels, which premires it's 4th season tomorrow night, were also on hand filming.
See the clip below of Paul and Gene at the Bud Walton Arena.

"FAMILY JEWELS" SNEAK PEEK- PREMIRES SUNDAY JUNE 7 @ 9PM

PAUL AND GENE AT WAL-MART MEETING

KISS IN EXCLUSIVE WAL-MART ALBUM DEAL?? PAUL AND GENE APPEAR AT WAL-MART SHAREHOLDERS MEETING...
(from NWA OnLine) Posted June 5, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE &mdash Wal-Mart Stores Inc. representatives handed out a sheet showing the entertainment and flow for the annual shareholders’ meeting that began at 7 a.m. at Bud Walton Arena.

Gene Simmons of KISS and the A&E television show is on the arena floor, shaking hands with, hugging and taking photos with media, Wal-Mart employees and others.

HAMPTON COLISEUM/NORFOLK WANTS KISS!

NORFOLK ARENA WANTS TO ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE!
(from the daily press)
Joe Tsao wants to rock 'n' roll all night and party every day.
But he can't unless the famous rock band Kiss agrees to play Hampton Coliseum, the landmark concert venue that Tsao manages.So he needs your help.Using a Web site called Eventful.com, Tsao is pushing to get Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and company to do a concert at the Coliseum. Kiss has pledged to route its entire 2009 tour based on fan voting on Eventful.com.
Read the story here http://www.dailypress.com/features/dp-life_kissatcoliseum_0606jun06,0,2421727.story

KISS TOUR WILL HITS 60 US CITIES

GENE SAYS TOUR WILL HIT 60 AMERICAN CITIES...
Wags & Elliott of the Columbus, Ohio radio station QFM96 recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmonss. The eight-minute chat is now available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location.
On the topic of KISS' much-anticipated new CD, Gene said, "[It's the] first studio album in 11 years. And you can't force those things — either it's in your blood and it's happening or... This is, I have to say... this might be the best new record we've done since 'Destroyer'. In fact, it has a similar sound — 'Rock And Roll Over'-meets-'Love Gun' kind of a record. That's coming out in September/October, and then we're gonna be doing a 60-city American tour."

KISStory: KISS PLAYS ALASKA 1974

KISS PLAYED ALASKA FOR FIRST TIME!

(from KISSONLINE)

KISS played Anchorage, Alaska on June 2, 1974 on their first tour in support of the album, KISS. The band performed with Savoy Brown at the Sundowner Drive-In Theatre. This was KISS’ only concert in Alaska until they returned over twenty five years later on January 3, 2000.Paul recalls the visit to Alaska:"It was surreal to get to Alaska expecting blizzards and polar bears, only to find that with heaters near our boots all over the stage, we would be playing outside! Every time we went too close to the heaters, our guitars went completely out of tune! It was cold out there!

UPDATES ON NEW KISS ALBUM

NEW KISS ALBUM OUT MID SEPTEMBER AND THE SINGLE READY FOR AUGUST

*Gene&Paul made a radios tour lateley, talking about new tour and new record.These are the updates regarding the first KISS studio album in 11 years.
*The title is already decided and the cover, with a classic KISS feel is ready.There will not be "wimpy" ballads but it will be a balls out KISS record and only the KISS members played on it.
*The album will be out mid of September and is rumored that a first single will be released in August.

GENE & PAUL INTERVIEW ON HILL MAN SHOW/ WAFF

GENE SIMMONS AND PAUL STANLEY INTERVIEW ON WAFF RADIO 97.7/107.3