If KISS MASK will and when it will make a return. I have received an enormous amount of emails questioning KISS MASK making a return. At this point, I must take care of my ailing father. He needs me. That is the reason I decided to close KISS MASK.
You're thrown curve balls in your life and you must do what you have to do.
The overwhelming amount of emails have taken me by much surprise. Will KISS MASK come back?
Well, I've always said "never say never." And your input has made me re-think about the future of KISS MASK. I do not want to be one of those KISS sites that is only active when KISS is on tour. I don't want KISS MASK to be a webzine that can't be dedicated 100% to it's readership.
So, right now, I will call it a break and we'll see where we are at in the weeks ahead.
Thank you for all of your emails and input.
- Frank
KISS MASK WEBZINE Celebrates 40 Years of KISS. Est. 1987
Monday, March 18, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
We Say, Goodbye!
To our faithful KISS MASK readers and the KISS ARMY,
As I previously announced on KISS MASK's Facebook page, today is the last day KISS MASK will be an active webpage. My life's journey has taken a sharp turn and I can no longer devote 150% to KISS MASK. It wouldn't be fair to keep MASK going, for our reader's and for myself, just for the sake of just "keeping it going."
I want to thank everyone who has supported KISS MASK over the year's - in print back in the 1980's and 1990's and in 2008 when KISS MASK was reborn as a webpage as you see it today.
So, again, thank you for everything. See you at the KISS shows in the near future.
Stay well, stay safe and stay a KISS fan!
Best Wishes,
Frank Hagan
KISS: Adelaide Set-List 3/3/13
Clipsal 500 March 3, 2013:
Set-List-
Detroit Rock City
Shout It Out Loud
Calling Dr. Love
Firehouse
Hell Or Hallelujah
I Love It Loud
Outta' This World
God Of Thunder
Crazy Crazy Nights * replaces Wall Of Sound
War Machine
Shandi (Paul solo)
Love Gun
Black Diamond
encores:
Lick It Up
I Was Made For Lovin' You
Rock And Roll All Nite
Set-List-
Detroit Rock City
Shout It Out Loud
Calling Dr. Love
Firehouse
Hell Or Hallelujah
I Love It Loud
Outta' This World
God Of Thunder
Crazy Crazy Nights * replaces Wall Of Sound
War Machine
Shandi (Paul solo)
Love Gun
Black Diamond
encores:
Lick It Up
I Was Made For Lovin' You
Rock And Roll All Nite
KISS & The Adelaide KISS ARMY
40,000 fans turned up for KISS, Motley Crue & Thin Lizzy at Adelaide's Clipsal 500 Sunday.
KISS: Technical Issues at Clipsal 500 - Video
KISS played the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide Sunday night. There were some technical issues such as the one you see below with Gene's flying rig. Also a fire broke out on one of the lighting rigs where it had to be lowered for the crew to extinguish it prompting Paul to sing "Light My Fire." Both videos can be seen below.
God Of Thunder
Lighting rig fire:
Paul sings the Door's"Light My Fire"
God Of Thunder
Lighting rig fire:
Paul sings the Door's"Light My Fire"
Sunday, March 3, 2013
KISS, Motley Crue & Thin Lizzy Review from Perth
Live review: KISS, MOTLEY CRUE at THIN LIZZY at Perth Arena, February 28
2013
By STEVE MASCORD/Hot Metal
SOME of KISS’ staging staff may be lined up outside the unemployment office in Perth this morning – but the first-night gaffes did absolutely nothing to detract from a dazzling performance by the veteran glam rockers.
Bassist Gene Simmons, in full battle regalia and dangling from cables, was forced to crawl onto his platform 15 metres above the Perth Arena stage before performing “God Of Thunder” on the first night of the Monster Tour, which also included a disappointing Motley Crue and feisty Thin Lizzy.
The microphone cut out during Simmons’ 35-year-old pre-amble to the song, forcing him to say “well alright” twice.
When guitarist Tommy Thayer “shot” balls of fire from his instrument during his solo turn, the explosions in the overhead rig were nowhere near where he was aiming. The flashpots during the “clap” breakdown of “I Was Made For Loving You” were so out-of-synch that singer Paul Stanley was left with a bemused expression.
Simmons stumbled over some of the lyrics from the
welcome setlist inclusion of 1982′s “War Machine”, singing at one stage “Strike
down the one who leads me/Let the arrows fly”. Additionally, the mix during
Thayer’s vocal turn on “Outta This World” was tinny and Simmons’ bass was almost
inaudible during his own turn on vox with another newy, “Wall Of Sound”.
But only the afficonado would have spotted such flaws. With Eric Singer on drums completing the current line-up, KISS tendered one of their most accomplished performances ever on Australian soil.
Songs which many of us have carried in our heads longer than we have retained most worldly posessions, like “Calling Dr Love” and “Black Diamond”, suddenly assumed a new life thanks to the crunching delivery while the 99 per cent of staging which did work was mind-bogglingly spectacular.
The $250-a-head ‘Monster Madness’ zone was under-patronised, giving those in the area the surreal opportunity to walk casually around sipping a drink as the encore finished with Simmons and Thayer pushed out over their heads by extending cranes and Stanley smashing his guitar on a mid-stage platform amid twirling fireworks – all as confetti rained down.
Even diehard KISS fans mock the band’s mercenary ways but it was apparent as one made one’s way out of the brand new venue late on Thursday that Simmons and Stanley managed to trap lightning in a bottle four decades ago this year.
They have never had the cork jammed more securely in that bottle than it is now as they enter their 41st year of quasi-religious bombast in career-best form.
Irish veterans Thin Lizzy attracted some 65 per cent of the total audience for their early set and managed to get fans even in the back row of the cavernous arena on their feet for classic rock hits like “Rosalie”.
That Thin Lizzy respect their audience enough to change their name before releasing new material is an enormous testament to the integrity of long-standing members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton. They come across as sincere enough not to have gone to the trouble.
Members of Motley Crue walked through the audience to the stage before opener “Saints Of Los Angeles” and their set was half over before it became anything better than terrible.
The mix was so muddy that a brontosaurus could have been buried in it. Had they bothered to soundcheck? It was if drummer Tommy Lee’s DJ set at a local nightclub had started early.
The distortion and heavy bass was almost unbearable, singer Vince Neil’s delivery nonchalant and there was a palpable lack of emotion until drummer Lee’s ride on his drum rollercoaster.
It is just as well no glass was allowed inside Perth arena, as much of it would have shattered with some of the bum notes hit by Neil during “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)”. The high-fives and handshakes that proceeded “Home Sweet Home” appeared wan and routine.
Even when the band returned for “Live Wire”, the Crue seemed to be going through the motions in the most isolated city in the world outside of Siberia. But with “Primal Scream”, the mix improved and the musicians’ minds seemed to be finally on the job.
A semblance of groove and momentum finally imbued their set in the run through “Dr Feelgood”, “Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Kickstart My Heart”, the performanc rescued from being a complete shambles. But for a “coheadliner”, Motley Crue sounded and looked like an apathetic opener.
Guitarist Mick Mars’ concerns. aired last year, that Motley Crue are not making the right decisions for their legacy appear well-founded. This often seemed like tiredly-delivered nostalgia from a titan of the Sunset Strip era.
This reviewer has been watching both bands live for 23 years. This was KISS’ best performance in that time – and Motley Crue’s worst.
By STEVE MASCORD/Hot Metal
SOME of KISS’ staging staff may be lined up outside the unemployment office in Perth this morning – but the first-night gaffes did absolutely nothing to detract from a dazzling performance by the veteran glam rockers.
Bassist Gene Simmons, in full battle regalia and dangling from cables, was forced to crawl onto his platform 15 metres above the Perth Arena stage before performing “God Of Thunder” on the first night of the Monster Tour, which also included a disappointing Motley Crue and feisty Thin Lizzy.
The microphone cut out during Simmons’ 35-year-old pre-amble to the song, forcing him to say “well alright” twice.
When guitarist Tommy Thayer “shot” balls of fire from his instrument during his solo turn, the explosions in the overhead rig were nowhere near where he was aiming. The flashpots during the “clap” breakdown of “I Was Made For Loving You” were so out-of-synch that singer Paul Stanley was left with a bemused expression.
Simmons stumbled over some of the lyrics from the
welcome setlist inclusion of 1982′s “War Machine”, singing at one stage “Strike
down the one who leads me/Let the arrows fly”. Additionally, the mix during
Thayer’s vocal turn on “Outta This World” was tinny and Simmons’ bass was almost
inaudible during his own turn on vox with another newy, “Wall Of Sound”.But only the afficonado would have spotted such flaws. With Eric Singer on drums completing the current line-up, KISS tendered one of their most accomplished performances ever on Australian soil.
Songs which many of us have carried in our heads longer than we have retained most worldly posessions, like “Calling Dr Love” and “Black Diamond”, suddenly assumed a new life thanks to the crunching delivery while the 99 per cent of staging which did work was mind-bogglingly spectacular.
The $250-a-head ‘Monster Madness’ zone was under-patronised, giving those in the area the surreal opportunity to walk casually around sipping a drink as the encore finished with Simmons and Thayer pushed out over their heads by extending cranes and Stanley smashing his guitar on a mid-stage platform amid twirling fireworks – all as confetti rained down.
Even diehard KISS fans mock the band’s mercenary ways but it was apparent as one made one’s way out of the brand new venue late on Thursday that Simmons and Stanley managed to trap lightning in a bottle four decades ago this year.
They have never had the cork jammed more securely in that bottle than it is now as they enter their 41st year of quasi-religious bombast in career-best form.
Irish veterans Thin Lizzy attracted some 65 per cent of the total audience for their early set and managed to get fans even in the back row of the cavernous arena on their feet for classic rock hits like “Rosalie”.
Folk music standard “Whiskey In The Jar” was a
highlight, with former Almighty frontman Ricky Warwick having little trouble
winning over the crowd with his energetic stage presence and rock poses in an
hour-long set that climaxed, predictably but pleasantly, with “Boys Are Back In
Town”
That Thin Lizzy respect their audience enough to change their name before releasing new material is an enormous testament to the integrity of long-standing members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton. They come across as sincere enough not to have gone to the trouble.
Members of Motley Crue walked through the audience to the stage before opener “Saints Of Los Angeles” and their set was half over before it became anything better than terrible.
The mix was so muddy that a brontosaurus could have been buried in it. Had they bothered to soundcheck? It was if drummer Tommy Lee’s DJ set at a local nightclub had started early.
The distortion and heavy bass was almost unbearable, singer Vince Neil’s delivery nonchalant and there was a palpable lack of emotion until drummer Lee’s ride on his drum rollercoaster.
It is just as well no glass was allowed inside Perth arena, as much of it would have shattered with some of the bum notes hit by Neil during “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)”. The high-fives and handshakes that proceeded “Home Sweet Home” appeared wan and routine.
Even when the band returned for “Live Wire”, the Crue seemed to be going through the motions in the most isolated city in the world outside of Siberia. But with “Primal Scream”, the mix improved and the musicians’ minds seemed to be finally on the job.
A semblance of groove and momentum finally imbued their set in the run through “Dr Feelgood”, “Girls, Girls, Girls” and “Kickstart My Heart”, the performanc rescued from being a complete shambles. But for a “coheadliner”, Motley Crue sounded and looked like an apathetic opener.
Guitarist Mick Mars’ concerns. aired last year, that Motley Crue are not making the right decisions for their legacy appear well-founded. This often seemed like tiredly-delivered nostalgia from a titan of the Sunset Strip era.
This reviewer has been watching both bands live for 23 years. This was KISS’ best performance in that time – and Motley Crue’s worst.
PETER CRISS to Recieve Humanitarian Award
On March 9, 2013, founding KISS drummer Peter Criss will be honored by The American Cancer Society as Humanitarian of the Year at this years Hope Lounge gala.
Click HERE for more information.
Photo: Rock Photographer Legend Bob Gruen and Peter Criss 2012.
Click HERE for more information.
KISS: "Black Diamond" from Perth Arena
Check out this full video of KISS performing "Black Diamond" at Perth Arena, 2/28/13.
"Detroit Rock City" from Perth - Video
Here is another view of KISS' performance in Perth, February 28, 2013 of "Detroit Rock City."
KISS & Tell with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
Ten News/Perth
Ten News' Angela Bishop interviews Paul and Gene at KISS' Perth show, February 28, 2013.
Weekend Songs:KISS, "Rock And Roll All Nite"
Classic rock is about heavy hooks, power chords, and tight harmonies, but it’s also about letting loose and enjoying the good times — and there’s no better time than Friday evening, when we pick up our paycheck, punch out of work, and enjoy a couple days of much-needed rest and relaxation.
Today, we’re paying tribute to one of rock’s all-time greatest party anthems, from one of the genre’s most prominent ambassadors of good times and easy living: ‘Rock and Roll All Nite,’ the Kiss song that originally graced the charts in 1975 — twice, with two different versions — on its way to becoming one of the band’s signature numbers and an enduring musical manifesto for anyone who’s ever felt like abandoning their responsibilities for a day or two.
Which is, perhaps not coincidentally, probably exactly what the guys in the band felt like doing in 1975, when Casablanca Records president Neil Bogart pulled the plug on their ‘Hotter Than Hell’ tour and summoned them back to the studio to record a quickie follow-up. With the label on its last financial legs and in desperate need of a hit, Kissmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were dragooned into writing what Bogart referred to as “an anthem or rallying cry for our fans.”
As Stanley later recalled, “When I came up with the chorus for ‘rock and roll all night, and party every day,’ I knocked on Gene’s door and said, ‘I think I’ve got it, this so-called anthem we need.’ Gene came and said, ‘Well, I have this song, ‘Drive Me Wild.’’ We put them together and lo and behold had a song that spawned a whole viewpoint, which was writing a song that embodied the philosophy of the band and the people who love the band.”
And that’s pretty much it in a nutshell. In fact, ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ sums up the Kiss ethos that it’s kind of surprising the song didn’t spontaneously write itself the day the band was formed — and that when it was initially released as a single, it peaked at a lowly Number 57 on the Billboard charts. It wasn’t until later in 1975, when it resurfaced as a single from their breakthrough ‘Alive!’ album, that ‘Nite’ really took off, shooting up to Number 12 and cementing its status as the anthem Bogart was looking for.
‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ heralded the band’s arrival as one of the most successful rock bands of the ’70s, kicking off a string of Top 20 hits and platinum records and providing the group with a permanent set-closing number for its shows. It’s also a pretty good way to wave goodbye to the work week, so you know what to do — just hit that ‘play’ button on the video below, crank up the volume, and let the weekend start…now.
Friday, March 1, 2013
KISS News Report from Perth - Video
Lachy Reid chats to fans after KISS and Motley Crue at Perth Arena Feb 28, 2013.
KISS & The PERTH KISS ARMY
Here is a photo from last night's show with KISS and the Aussie KISS ARMY!
Photo: Dean Snowden/Kissonline
Photo: Dean Snowden/Kissonline
KISS 10 News Report from Perth - Video
Ten Late News/Perth
After decades of decibels, legendary rockers KISS have kicked off their 40th anniversary world tour in Perth. Ten's entertainment reporter Angela Bishop was there and has this exclusive look back stage.
After decades of decibels, legendary rockers KISS have kicked off their 40th anniversary world tour in Perth. Ten's entertainment reporter Angela Bishop was there and has this exclusive look back stage.
On This Day 1976: KISS Releases "Shout It Out Loud" Single
KISS @ 40:Shout It Out Loud!
Casablanca Records released the first single "Shout It Out Loud/Sweet Pain" from the band's multi-platinum album, DESTROYER, on this day March 1, 1976. The single peaked on Billboard's Singles Chart at # 31 and #1 in Canada, #45 in Australia, #16 in Sweden and #32 in Germany.
Here's KISS playing "Shout It Out Loud" at New York's Madison Square Garden, 1977
Casablanca Records released the first single "Shout It Out Loud/Sweet Pain" from the band's multi-platinum album, DESTROYER, on this day March 1, 1976. The single peaked on Billboard's Singles Chart at # 31 and #1 in Canada, #45 in Australia, #16 in Sweden and #32 in Germany.
Here's KISS playing "Shout It Out Loud" at New York's Madison Square Garden, 1977
KISS Live in Perth - Video
Here are more live clips from last night's show in Perth, Australia. February 28, 2013.
God Of Thunder (incomplete- no blood spitting)
I Was Made For Lovin' You (shot from the back of the arena- full stage view)
Detroit Rock City (opener- fantastic video work)
God Of Thunder (incomplete- no blood spitting)
I Was Made For Lovin' You (shot from the back of the arena- full stage view)
Detroit Rock City (opener- fantastic video work)
KISS' Set-List from Perth
KISS' Set-List from last night's opener in Perth, Australia
Detroit Rock City
Shout It Out Loud
Hell or Hallelujah
I Love It Loud
Psycho Circus
Calling Dr. Love
Firehouse
Wall of Sound
Outta This World
God of Thunder
War Machine
Shandi
Love Gun
Black Diamond
Lick It Up
I Was Made for Lovin' You
Rock And Roll All Nite
Detroit Rock City
Shout It Out Loud
Hell or Hallelujah
I Love It Loud
Psycho Circus
Calling Dr. Love
Firehouse
Wall of Sound
Outta This World
God of Thunder
War Machine
Shandi
Love Gun
Black Diamond
Lick It Up
I Was Made for Lovin' You
Rock And Roll All Nite
GENE SIMMONS Interviewed in Australia - Audio
THE DEMON SPEAKS
Touring the country with The Motley Crue, Gene Simmons of KISS talks to Richard Stubbs about the business behind the rock.
Listen here: http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2013/02/gene-simmons.html
KISS delivers promised 'baddest tour ever' with Mötley Crüe
Click for more photosThe 'baddest tour ever' at Perth Arena
Corey Stephenson/Sydney Morning Herald
KISS and Mötley Crüe fans flock to Perth Arena for a night of rock 'n' roll. Photo: Matthew TompsettThey've been blasting audiences away for decades and haven't toured Australia for seven years, but when it comes to putting on an unforgettable rock show, time and age are no barrier for KISS.
Kicking off their Australian tour in Perth, the band best known for their costumed characters, explosive stage shows and Gene Simmons' freakishly weird tongue, not only thrilled established fans but also smashed away the fears of the uninitiated who may have thought they're just a decorated gimmick for endless merchandise.
They are, of course, exactly that – and a whole lot more.
Blasting out tracks from new album Monster, along with crowd favourites like Shout It Out Loud, Calling Dr. Love and God Of Thunder, lead singer Paul Stanley led KISS fans through a night of fire, explosions and platform-raising madness that was impossible not to enjoy.
Before KISS even descended onto the stage, the thousands of fans had already been warmed up by Brisbane's Diva Demolition and 1970s rock sensation Thin Lizzy.
Giving a new generation a chance to actually be there and do that, rather than just wear the T-shirt, Thin Lizzy didn't hold back from belting out their hits and plenty of fans were happy to see the present day line-up on stage.
Perth Arena itself was also given a full-on warm up for the spectacular effects and explosions of KISS, thanks to a blistering set from Mötley Crüe, that would easily steal the show of any other headliner.
Particularly with a flame-throwing guitar and Tommy Lee's 360 degree drum rollercoaster that had the drummer playing upside-down high above the stage.
It was clear to the thrall of dedicated, face-painted fans however, that KISS would never be out done.
And with a show that included the trademark fire-breathing, explosions, lasers and the fierce characters rising above the audience on stage-extending platforms for impressive solos, there was no doubt who the night belonged to.
You could be forgiven for thinking that after 40 years Simmons might not be up for being hoisted above the stage lights for a solo rooftop performance or that Stanley would zip line over the standing crowd to a rotating stage in the centre of the arena. But they do it with ease.
(Although Simmons' hoist operator might want to raise him a little higher next time as he almost struggled to step onto his little stage in the sky).
The only disappointment of the night came from them not finishing the show with the excellent God Gave Rock 'n' Roll To You II from the aforementioned Keanu Reeves movie. Instead it was left to play over the speakers as the house lights went up.
They, of course, powered out the classics I Was Made For Lovin' You, and Rock And Roll All Nite in their encore but by that time the enthusiasm, dedication and renewed appreciation of the Perth faithful was already sealed.
A band that thrives on their fans' willingness to get carried away with the everything they have to offer, Stanley at one point reminisced that on previous tours, "Perth opened their arms to KISS... and they opened their legs too."
Looking at the awed expressions from older fans and the resemblance of younger painted faces staring back at the stage, I'm inclined to believe him.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/about-town/kiss-delivers-promised-baddest-tour-ever-with-mtley-cre-20130301-2famz.html#ixzz2MI9CJUoC
Sneak Peak at New 'MONSTER' Tour Program
Kissonline offered a sneak peak at the new KISS MONSTER 2013/40th ANNIVERSARY Tour Program. The program was available at last night's tour opener in Perth.
KISS End Perth Show with Spectacle - Video
KISS end the first show in Perth in spectacular style of sound, lighting, pyro and a new stage design. Check out this clip:
Legendary rockers KISS jet in to Adelaide to rock Clipsal
KISS member Paul Stanley autographs for awaiting fans at the airport. Picture: Bianca De Marchi Source: adelaidenow
theaustralian.com.
LEGENDARY rockers KISS received a warm welcome from fans as they jetted into town this evening ahead of their Clipsal 500 concert.
The 70s supergroup, including Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, casually strolled through Adelaide Airport, posing for photos and signing autographs for about 50 devoted members of the 'KISS Army'.Stanley said the band was ready to rock Adelaide after kicking off their tour in Perth last night.
"The show is amazing...there'll be lots of bombs and lots of lights, and great music spanning the whole career of the band," he said.
"We've got decades of decibels so we're going to be giving everybody exactly what they're expecting."
KISS member Gene Simmons with actress wife Shannon Tweed, arriving at Adelaide Airport. Picture: Bianca De Marchi.
Simmons, who arrived with wife, actress Shannon Tweed, said he was excited to return to Adelaide for the first time since 2004.
"Adelaide is a terrific place, we've been here five or six times, we love it," he said.
"The food's great, the people are good, everything's really nice."
While the singers told AdelaideNow they were car racing fans, Stanley said they would use tomorrow's rest day to visit the city's famed wine regions.
"Adelaide is a fabulous city, we have to go to the Barossa Valley, check out all the great wines," Stanley said. KISS will perform at the Clipsal 500 after-race concert on Sunday.
They'll be joined on the main stage by rockers Motley Crue, who are expected to fly into Adelaide later tonight.
KISS Rocks Perth with Monster Show
Eric Singer of KISS performs live on stage as part of their Monster Tour with Motley Crue and Thin Lizzy at Perth Arena on February 28, 2013 in Perth, Australia.
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February 27, 2013 - Source: Paul Kane/Getty Images AsiaPac)
by: Kristy Symonds, Entertainment Reporter/PERTH NOW
FOUR decades after their original formation, KISS certainly still knows how to put on a Monster of a show.
In the first performance of their milestone 40th anniversary year, the rock ‘n’ roll superstars kicked off their Australian tour with metal band Motley Crue at Perth Arena last night.
It was a larger-than-life spectacle featuring all the KISS concert staples fans have come to know and love over the years including make-up, high heels, pyrotechnics, blood spitting, fire-breathing, guitar licking, sparking guitars and a levitating drum kit for the band’s first live show on Perth soil since 2004.
And age proved to be nothing but a number to co-frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who strutted around on stage oozing every ounce of the confident rock star persona they’ve always embodied.
The loyal KISS Army battalions were out in force, packing Perth Arena to the roof, rocking face-paint or official merchandise and screaming the words to every song.
It was a hit-packed two-hour set featuring the likes of Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud, I Love It Loud, Psycho Circus, War Machine, an acoustic version of Shandi and Black Diamond.
There were a handful of newer hits from their latest album Monster, which was released last year, including Hell or Hallelujah, Wall of Sound and Outta This World, which saw guitarist Tommy Thayer take on lead vocals.
The crowd pleasing three song encore exploded with Lick It Up, I Was Made for Lovin’ You and Rock and Roll All Night.
FOUR decades after their original formation, KISS certainly still knows how to put on a Monster of a show.
In the first performance of their milestone 40th anniversary year, the rock ‘n’ roll superstars kicked off their Australian tour with metal band Motley Crue at Perth Arena last night.
It was a larger-than-life spectacle featuring all the KISS concert staples fans have come to know and love over the years including make-up, high heels, pyrotechnics, blood spitting, fire-breathing, guitar licking, sparking guitars and a levitating drum kit for the band’s first live show on Perth soil since 2004.
And age proved to be nothing but a number to co-frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who strutted around on stage oozing every ounce of the confident rock star persona they’ve always embodied.
The loyal KISS Army battalions were out in force, packing Perth Arena to the roof, rocking face-paint or official merchandise and screaming the words to every song.
It was a hit-packed two-hour set featuring the likes of Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud, I Love It Loud, Psycho Circus, War Machine, an acoustic version of Shandi and Black Diamond.
There were a handful of newer hits from their latest album Monster, which was released last year, including Hell or Hallelujah, Wall of Sound and Outta This World, which saw guitarist Tommy Thayer take on lead vocals.
The crowd pleasing three song encore exploded with Lick It Up, I Was Made for Lovin’ You and Rock and Roll All Night.
Check out KISS in Perth photo gallery here http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/3Xf3T9g_B-7/KISS+Live+In+Perth/k6gf3436lqz
KISS Kick Off Australian Tour in Perth
KISS open their Australian Tour in Perth last night before a sell-out crowd. Check this fan filmed video of a loud audience singing and the new KISS stage.
Rock And Roll All Night
Rock And Roll All Night
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Perth set to rock and roll all night with KISS!
Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of rock band Kiss perform during a concert on their Latin America tour.
Aleisha Orr/www.watoday.com.au
Perth rock fans should get their face paint ready because KISS are headed to Perth.
The band will play in Perth along with 80s metal group Motley Crue on February 28.
The two bands will perform at the Perth Arena.
The 2013 tour will mark KISS's 40th anniversary.
Motley Crue may have toured just last year but fans are still expected to be excited about the tour, with the band known for their entertaining live shows with elements such as Tommy Lee's 360 drum roller coaster.
Irish rockers Thin Lizzy and Brisbane up-and-comers Diva will open the shows on the tour.
Australia! Get Ready to get KISSed!
KISS, Motley Crue with Thin Lizzy
Australian Tourdates:
Feb 28th – Perth - Perth Arena
March 3rd – Adelaide - Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar* without Motley Crue
March 5th – Melbourne - Etihad Stadium
March 6th – Melbourne - Etihad Stadium
March 9th – Sydney - All Phones Arena
March 10th - Sydney - All Phones Arena
March 12th – Brisbane - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 16th – Mackay- Virgin Australia Stadium
Australian Tourdates:
Feb 28th – Perth - Perth Arena
March 3rd – Adelaide - Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar* without Motley Crue
March 5th – Melbourne - Etihad Stadium
March 6th – Melbourne - Etihad Stadium
March 9th – Sydney - All Phones Arena
March 10th - Sydney - All Phones Arena
March 12th – Brisbane - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
March 16th – Mackay- Virgin Australia Stadium
KISS CoffeeHouse Take Top Honors- Again!
The Best!
It is my honor, and it gives me great pleasure, to inform you The KISS Coffeehouse has been voted "Best Of The Grand Strand" once again in 2012! This now marks 4 consecutive years in a row (2009-2012)! With over 56,000+ total votes cast, by both locals and tourists alike, and over 1,000+ businesses competing for "Best Of" honors, in 68 unique, and special categories, The KISS Coffeehouse was 1 of just 68 overall winners, winning our respective category (Specialty Food & Drink - Best Coffee Shop)! The "Best Of The Grand Strand" competition is an annual competion, sponsored by Myrtle Beach's local NBC affiliate, WMBF News. The "Grand Strand" is a 60+ mile stretch of ocean front/beach along both the North and South Carolina coastlines.
Thanks again "KISS Army" for your votes, and for your continued loyalty and support, of both KISS and The KISS Coffeehouse!
We would not be here without you!
Yours in KISS,
Johnny Rock
Owner, The KISS Coffeehouse
Myrtle Beach, SC
www.KissCoffeehouse.com
Monday, February 25, 2013
TOMMY THAYER- Outta' This World- Interview
TOMMY THAYER Interview
Anthony Morgan/Metal Forces Magazine
(excerpt)
“My favourite early KISS material is the first three albums (February 1974’s Kiss, October 1974’s Hotter Than Hell, and March 1975’s Dressed To Kill),” Tommy cites. “The first four albums I should say, including Alive! (September 1975). Anything on any of those records is just phenomenal stuff. The band was new, the band was raw, and you can hear it in the singing. You can hear it in the guitar playing; Ace (Frehley) was at the top of his game on those first three to four albums. There’s no question about it.
“That’s really where I cut my teeth when I was starting to play guitar. I’ve been playing all of those tunes for almost 40 years now (laughs), and that’s why I know them so well. Really though, some of my favourite stuff is off of our new album Monster. The guitar playing on that and the guitar solos are something that I’m very proud of. I really came out of my shell on this. It’s very in-your-face, and the guitar playing and the album itself is something that we’re all very proud of and very excited about. I’m looking forward to everybody hearing that.”
Continue reading: HERE.
Anthony Morgan/Metal Forces Magazine
(excerpt)
“My favourite early KISS material is the first three albums (February 1974’s Kiss, October 1974’s Hotter Than Hell, and March 1975’s Dressed To Kill),” Tommy cites. “The first four albums I should say, including Alive! (September 1975). Anything on any of those records is just phenomenal stuff. The band was new, the band was raw, and you can hear it in the singing. You can hear it in the guitar playing; Ace (Frehley) was at the top of his game on those first three to four albums. There’s no question about it.
“That’s really where I cut my teeth when I was starting to play guitar. I’ve been playing all of those tunes for almost 40 years now (laughs), and that’s why I know them so well. Really though, some of my favourite stuff is off of our new album Monster. The guitar playing on that and the guitar solos are something that I’m very proud of. I really came out of my shell on this. It’s very in-your-face, and the guitar playing and the album itself is something that we’re all very proud of and very excited about. I’m looking forward to everybody hearing that.”
Continue reading: HERE.
Rock stars record KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album to benefit Montreal cancer hospice
Montreal rock journalist and KISS fanatic Mitch Lafon (pictured here with his children backstage with KISS) is organizing the all-star A World With Heroes KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album to benefit The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Centre (All photos courtesy Mitch Lafon)
Montreal Gazette
Montreal rock journalist and KISS fanatic Mitch Lafon wanted to help raise some cash to
benefit The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence after his father-in-law James Stanley Droulis passed away from cancer last month. Within days of dreaming up his KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album for charity – the album will be called A World With Heroes – a who’s who of the hard-rock world have come on board, including members of such bands as Cinderella, Guns N’ Roses, Whitesnake and Montreal’s very own Slaves on Dope.
“I was very impressed with the staff and care given at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence and I wanted to give back, but didn’t know how,” says Lafon, a West-Island native. “A couple of weeks after my father-in-law passed away, KISS – one of my favorite bands – celebrated their 40th anniversary, and that’s when the light in my head went off. Having been a rock journalist for over 20 years, I thought why not combine my love for KISS, the friends I’ve made in the rock world and do something spectacular for the palliative care unit? I could certainly raise greater awareness and funds this way than anything I could do on my own.”
The list of rock stars who have agreed to record tracks for the KISS tribute album is impressive: Eric Brittingham (bass – Cinderella) , Jeff LaBar (guitars – Cinderella) and Troy Lucketta (drums – Tesla); Terry Ilous (Great White), Bumblefoot (GNR), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Russ Dwarf (The Killer Dwarfs), Ron Young (Little Caesar), Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), Rex Brown (Pantera, Kill Devil Hill), Dery Grehan (Honeymoon Suite), Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Phil Lewis (LA GUNS), Doro, Tommy Denander, Slaves on Dopes, Phil Naro (ex-Talas and Peter Criss), Ron Keel and Sean Kelly (Nelly Furtado’s band and Helix). Lafon expects to announce more musicians shortly.
Coninue Reading HERE.
ACE FREHLEY on Brink of Losing Upstate New York Home
Mandi Woodruff/ Business Insider
Right on the heels of the Lohan family's brush with foreclosure, a former KISS rocker is the latest celebrity in mortgage trouble.
Ace Frehley (nee Paul), who played guitar for KISS throughout the 70s and rejoined the band on tour in the late 90s, is on the hook for $735,000 worth of missed mortgage payments on his Yorktown, N.Y. home, the The Journal News reports.
The news surfaced after his bank, U.S. Bank National Association, filed a foreclosure claim on feb. 15.
And the mortgage issue is just the beginning.
Frehley has neglected nearly two years' worth of unpaid property taxes, according to the Journal News. That includes a "2011 lien of $5,131.61 for town and county taxes, as well as $13,425.94 for unpaid 2012 county, school and town taxes."
If Frehley can't come up with the cash, chances are the bank (or the county) will wind up selling the home at auction. And from what little information we have on his case, we're willing to bet that's exactly what Frehley wants.
Frehley reportedly stopped paying on the home two years ago, just a few years after he took over the title on the 3-acre, 2,441 sq. ft. pad back in 2006. Many underwater homeowners –– those who owe more on their homes than they are actually worth –– choose to cut their losses, stop making mortgage payments and simply wait for their mortgage lender to foreclose.
In the meantime, they can start putting their resources into a smaller home or apartment they can afford.
The foreclosure process can take anywhere from under a year to more than two years to complete, so it makes sense we're only hearing of Frehley's foreclosure notice now.
Behind on payments: Frehley's house on 3.1 acres is worth about $735,000. The guitarist owes more than $700,000 on it, in addition to $20,000 in back taxes
PAUL STANLEY on "Nights with Alice Cooper" Part Two
Paul Stanley recently sat down in an interview with Alice Cooper on his show "Nights with Alice Cooper."
To listen to Part Two, Click HERE .
To listen to Part Two, Click HERE .
Thursday, February 21, 2013
KISS Canadian and US Dates set for July & August
KISS TOUR OF CANADA & SOME US SHOWS PLANNED FOR JULY/AUGUST 2013
According to GeneSimmons.com, a KISS tour of Canada and some US shows are set for July through August 2013. No dates have been officially confirmed nor are they listed on KISS' tourpage (other than shows marked with an asterisk *).
Here are the dates:
JULY- Canadian Dates
05- Victoria, BC.
06- Vancouver, BC.
08- Penticton, BC. or Ketowna, BC.
10- Lethbridge, AB.
12- Edmonton, AB.
13- Calgary, AB.
14- Moose Jaw, SK.
16- Saskatoon, SK.
17- Estevan, SK.
18- Brandon, MB.
20- Cadott, WI. (US)*
22- Winnepeg, MB
25- London, ON.
26- Ottawa, ON. or Hamilton, ON.
27- Ottawa, ON.
29- Montreal, QC.
31- St. John, NB
AUGUST- Canadian and US Dates
01- Halifax, NS.
03- St. Johns, NL.
08- Verona, NY.
09- Uncasville, CT.
10- Atlantic City, NJ.
13- Simpsonville, SC.
16- Orlando, FL
17- Orlando, FL.*
According to GeneSimmons.com, a KISS tour of Canada and some US shows are set for July through August 2013. No dates have been officially confirmed nor are they listed on KISS' tourpage (other than shows marked with an asterisk *).
Here are the dates:
JULY- Canadian Dates
05- Victoria, BC.
06- Vancouver, BC.
08- Penticton, BC. or Ketowna, BC.
10- Lethbridge, AB.
12- Edmonton, AB.
13- Calgary, AB.
14- Moose Jaw, SK.
16- Saskatoon, SK.
17- Estevan, SK.
18- Brandon, MB.
20- Cadott, WI. (US)*
22- Winnepeg, MB
25- London, ON.
26- Ottawa, ON. or Hamilton, ON.
27- Ottawa, ON.
29- Montreal, QC.
31- St. John, NB
AUGUST- Canadian and US Dates
01- Halifax, NS.
03- St. Johns, NL.
08- Verona, NY.
09- Uncasville, CT.
10- Atlantic City, NJ.
13- Simpsonville, SC.
16- Orlando, FL
17- Orlando, FL.*
Three Sides of the Coin Episode #11:"Did Gene Simmons Lose the Demon Character?"
Visit http://www.ThreeSidesOfTheCoin.com and join the conversation. Three Sides of the Coin is a KISS podcast featuring Michael Brandvold, Mitch Lafon and Tommy Sommers.
In episode #11 we discuss Did Gene Simmons Lose the Demon Character. Has the demon character softened over the years? Does Gene do things on stage that are not characteristic of the demon?
In episode #11 we discuss Did Gene Simmons Lose the Demon Character. Has the demon character softened over the years? Does Gene do things on stage that are not characteristic of the demon?
Strange Ways Episode #6: "Sweet 16 of the Solo Albums"
"Sweet 16 of the Solo Albums"
Episode 6 finds your KISS army brothers discussing our own personal picks for what we're calling our 'Sweet 16 of the Solo Albums'...see if your faves match up to ours..Plus dig on our cover of 'Tomorrow'!
Check out their podcast Strange Ways #6
The Latest KISS Tattoos - Awesome Art
Kissonline posted these awesome KISS tattoos. The definition, color and detail of these pieces of body art is very cool, I had to share the photo with Mask readers this morning!
The top left tattoo combining the famous Empire State Building shoot and the "Dynasty" album poster insert is one of the best I've ever seen. Check out the tat of Paul in and out of makeup and tats of Eric, Peter and Gene. The photos come from the Kiss Army Tattoo Club Facebook page.
The top left tattoo combining the famous Empire State Building shoot and the "Dynasty" album poster insert is one of the best I've ever seen. Check out the tat of Paul in and out of makeup and tats of Eric, Peter and Gene. The photos come from the Kiss Army Tattoo Club Facebook page.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
PAUL STANLEY Holds Private Meet & Greet in Las Vegas
Kiss Army Argentina
Paul Stanley held a private fan Meet & Greet in Las Vegas February 16th. the event was an opportunity for fans to talk, take photos and have conversations with the legendary frontman.
Photo: Keith LeRoux
KISS 1976: Grauman's Chinese Theater Photo Shoots
KISS @ 40
On this day, February 20, 1976, KISS did a photo shoot out front of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theater. KISS had finshed their fourth album and put the boots in cement in front of the theater.
On this day, February 20, 1976, KISS did a photo shoot out front of Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theater. KISS had finshed their fourth album and put the boots in cement in front of the theater.
TOMMY THAYER Helps Raise Money for Scholarship Fund
www.TommyThayer.com
Tommy Thayer recently held an invitational dinner that raised $150.000 for the Arnold Palmer Tradition Scholarship Fund. The dinner was held on February 5th in La Quinta, California.
Tommy and musician friends Robby Krieger, Danny Seraphine, Patrick Lamb and Will Champlin performed a private concert to the exclusive party capped at 100 attendees.
Pictured are Tommy Thayer and Golf Legend Arnold Palmer.
Tommy Thayer recently held an invitational dinner that raised $150.000 for the Arnold Palmer Tradition Scholarship Fund. The dinner was held on February 5th in La Quinta, California.
Tommy and musician friends Robby Krieger, Danny Seraphine, Patrick Lamb and Will Champlin performed a private concert to the exclusive party capped at 100 attendees.
Pictured are Tommy Thayer and Golf Legend Arnold Palmer.
ACE FREHLEY at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp
Ace Frehley All-Star Jam - "Cold Gin"
YouTube/Suzanne Kane
February 18, 2013
Here is part of the final jam at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp in The Bahamas. "Cold Gin" featuring: Ace Frehley, Kip Winger, Rudy Sarzo, Sandy Gennaro, Mark Hudson, Richie Kotzen, Gary Hoey and George Lynch.
YouTube/Suzanne Kane
February 18, 2013
Here is part of the final jam at Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp in The Bahamas. "Cold Gin" featuring: Ace Frehley, Kip Winger, Rudy Sarzo, Sandy Gennaro, Mark Hudson, Richie Kotzen, Gary Hoey and George Lynch.
KISS Return to Rockfest 2013
KISS will return to headline Rock Fest, July 20th in Cadott, Wisconsin. KISS headlined the festival in 2007 before a rocking crowd of 35,000. Opening for KISS will be Megadeth, Stone Sour and Warrant, among others.
For information go to http://www.rock-fest.com/
Monday, February 18, 2013
The KISS ROOM Replay/ February 15 Episode
In the February episode, Matt Porter is joined in THE KISS ROOM by Chris Giordano, Mike Natalini, and our special guests DAVID SNOWDEN, KIM SNOWDEN, ALEX RICHTER, and CHRIS CZYNSZAK! Plus, we play some great "KISS LOVE SONGS"!
On This Day: "KISS" Debuts 1974
KISS @ 40
KISS' debut album, KISS, was released and unleashed on this day, February 18, 1974.
Track list:
Strutter
Nothin' To Lose
Firehouse
Cold Gin
Let Me Know
Kissin' Time*
Deuce
Love Theme From KISS
100,000 Years
Black Diamond.
*- Kissin' Time did not appear on the first pressing. The song was recorded at the request of Casablanca Records' founder Neil Bogart and ended up on the band's second pressing in July 1974. Check out this fan made video of the first KISS album.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
A World Without Heroes 40th Anniversary Tribute Album for Cancer Hospice
Be a part of the KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute Album - with songs from every era - and help out a cancer hospice.
To mark the 40th Anniversary of KISS, we have gathered some of the greatest rock musicians for a KISS tribute album. “A World With Heroes” features unique performances of incredible KISS songs.
Here at PledgeMusic, you can be a part of the creation of this album. Have a look to the right —> to see how you can be involved.
Your pledge will PRE-ORDER this historic album.
And not only will we be making an amazing tribute to KISS come to life, but your pledges will also benefit a cancer care hospice (my father-in-law passed away there peacefully on Jan 4th 2013).
All basic tracks will be recorded by these incredible musicians: Eric Brittingham (bass – Cinderella) , Jeff LaBar (guitars – Cinderella) and Troy Lucketta (drums – Tesla). The vocalists and other artists that will contribute to the CD include: Terry Ilous (Great White), Bumblefoot (GNR), Russ Dwarf (The Killer Dwarfs), Ron Young (Little Caesar), Doug Alrich (Whitesnake), Rex Brown (Pantera, Kill Devil Hill), Dery Grehan (Honeymoon Suite), Bill Leverty (Firehouse), Phil Lewis (LA GUNS), Doro, Tommy Denander, Slaves on Dopes (w/Jason Rockman) and Sean Kelly (Nelly Furtado’s band & Helix). And more to be announced shortly.
Pledge to be a part of this amazing tribute and great cause.
— Mitch Lafon, KISS Tribute Organizer
Visit the KISS Tribute site here http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kiss40thtribute
PAUL STANLEY on Nights with ALICE COOPER
Listen to part one of Paul Stanley on "Nights with Alice Cooper" from February 13
Click HERE to listen. The interview begins at the 3:08 mark.
Click HERE to listen. The interview begins at the 3:08 mark.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
KISS Print Ad for "Calling Dr. Love" - 1976
KISS @ 40
Casablanca Records 1977 - Trade Ad for the single "Calling Dr. Love" which was released February 13, 1977.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
PAUL STANLEY at Lakers Game Last Night
Paul Stanley, along with his son Colin, were at last night's Lakers game in Los Angeles where they met with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. February 12, 2013.
TOMMY THAYER Interview with "Talking Metal"
Talking Metal #402 – Tommy Thayer Kiss special
Listen here: Talking Metal #402On this episode of the Talking Metal podcast Mark and John celebrate 40 years of Kiss. Also, Mark talks to Tommy Thayer of Kiss about his limited edition Epiphone signature model Les Paul, Black N Blue, Hunter S Thompson, Vinnie Vincent, Judas Priest, Stars, Angel, the first Metal Massacre album and various Kiss albums including Monster, Sonic Boom, Hot In the Shade and Revenge.
For info on Tommy’s guitar check out: http://www.tommythayerguitar.com
The interview starts approximately 14 mins into the podcast.
KISS 2013 Monster Tour Dates
AUSTRALIA
February
*with Motley Crue
28- Perth - Perth Arena *
March
03- Clipsal 500 V8 Supercar, Adelaide, Australia
05 -Melbourne - Etihad Stadium*
06- Melbourne - Etihad Stadium*
09- Sydney - All Phones Arena*
10- Sydney - All Phones Arena*
12- Brisbane - Brisbane Entertainment Centre*
16- Mackay- Virgin Australia Stadium*
EUROPE
June
01- Friends Arena Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden
03- Hartwell Arena, Helsinki, Finland
06 -Sweden Rock Festival, Solveborg, Sweden
08- Viking Fest, Stavenger, Norway
11- Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark
12- Waldbuhne, Berlin, Germany
14- O2 Arena, Prague
15- Nova Rock Festival, Nickelsdorf, Austria
17 -Villa Manin, Codroipo, Italy
18- Mediolanum Forum, Milano, Italy
20 -Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
22-Hellfest, Clisson, France
Destroyer Magazine #33 Releases Next Week
The new issue of DESTROYER
Fanzine #33 features Eric Singer on the cover.
Check out Destroyer at the Swedish Kiss Army www.kissarmysweden.net
The new issue will be available next week.
Paul Stanley at Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills
Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, David Grohl and Paul Stanley at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton,Beverly Hills, CA., February 9, 2013.
Paul Stanley and Alice Cooper have a chat at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, CA., February 9, 2013.
Photos:WireImage
The KISS ROOM Is LIVE This Friday!
THE KISS ROOM is LIVE on February 15 from 3-5PM EST!
Matt and Frank will be joined in-studio by Chris Giordano and Mike Natalini with special guests:
THE KISS ROOM is LIVE on February 15 from 3-5PM EST!
Matt and Frank will be joined in-studio by Chris Giordano and Mike Natalini with special guests:
* DAVID SNOWDEN from David Snowden Promotions
* ALEX RICHTER, editor of HARD & FAST magazine!
* DAVID SNOWDEN from David Snowden Promotions
* ALEX RICOur guests in THE KISS ROOM have some great KISS stories!
DAVID SNOWDEN of DAVID SNOWDEN PROMOTIONS
* did some of the doing the first "fan" interviews with any of the band members - Eric Carr, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Gene Simmons, and Bruce Kulick!
* did the official fan clubs for Vinnie Vincent, Ace Frehley, & Peter Criss!
*ran the largest KISS merchandise site/mail order from 1994-2000
and much MORE!
ALEX RICHTER was the publisher and editor of the HARD & FAST Magazine and interviewed members of KISS as well as Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Ratt, Cheap Trick, Electric Angels, Kix, LA Guns, Y&T, Britny Fox, Doro, Soundgarden, Sabbath, EZO, Slaughter, Anthrax, The Ramones, Badlands, Europe, 4 Horsemen, DIO, Lillian Axe, Lizzy Borden, The Wildhearts, Dokken, Smashed Gladys, Michael Monroe, Motley Crue and many MORE!
Listen 3-5PM Friday February 15, 2013 at www.montcoradio.com www.thekissroom.com
Matt and Frank will be joined in-studio by Chris Giordano and Mike Natalini with special guests:
THE KISS ROOM is LIVE on February 15 from 3-5PM EST!
Matt and Frank will be joined in-studio by Chris Giordano and Mike Natalini with special guests:
* DAVID SNOWDEN from David Snowden Promotions
* ALEX RICHTER, editor of HARD & FAST magazine!
* DAVID SNOWDEN from David Snowden Promotions
* ALEX RICOur guests in THE KISS ROOM have some great KISS stories!
DAVID SNOWDEN of DAVID SNOWDEN PROMOTIONS
* did some of the doing the first "fan" interviews with any of the band members - Eric Carr, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Gene Simmons, and Bruce Kulick!
* did the official fan clubs for Vinnie Vincent, Ace Frehley, & Peter Criss!
*ran the largest KISS merchandise site/mail order from 1994-2000
and much MORE!
ALEX RICHTER was the publisher and editor of the HARD & FAST Magazine and interviewed members of KISS as well as Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Ratt, Cheap Trick, Electric Angels, Kix, LA Guns, Y&T, Britny Fox, Doro, Soundgarden, Sabbath, EZO, Slaughter, Anthrax, The Ramones, Badlands, Europe, 4 Horsemen, DIO, Lillian Axe, Lizzy Borden, The Wildhearts, Dokken, Smashed Gladys, Michael Monroe, Motley Crue and many MORE!
Listen 3-5PM Friday February 15, 2013 at www.montcoradio.com www.thekissroom.com
Paul Stanley: I’m not paid to complain
Kiss star Paul Stanley says he’s never gone into depth over his life struggles because it would go against his job description.
Martin Kielty/ClassicRock.com
He’s finally poised to break his silence in an autobiography, which he describes as “three-quarters done.” It’ll be the first time he’ll have seriously discussed the ups and downs of his road to success.
Stanley tells Examiner.com: “I’m an entertainer, a performer. People pay me to entertain. People pay me to forget about their problems. You don’t want to hear my problems.”
Accepting there are some fans who’ll be desperate to read his story, he continues: “It’s not just about Kiss – although Kiss has been a big part of my life. I’d be cheating everybody if I didn’t talk about that.
“It’s a story with a happy ending, like a good massage. I want people to know life isn’t always easy, but if you believe in yourself you can come up on top.
“I think there’s a lot to be said for self-empowerment, for what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself.”
But he admits: “I think people seek fame and success to fill a void in themselves. Once they become famous they have to figure out what’s really the problem. They either go with drugs or they go another way.”
TOMMY THAYER Speaks with Backstage Axxess
BackstageAxxess.com caught up with Tommy Thayer of KISS at the Gibson Guitars Booth at NAMM 2013.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
KISS Wedding Giveaway
KISS Valentine's Day Sweepstakes: Get Married at the 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas!
By Noisecreep Staff
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Noisecreep has partnered with the 'Hottest Band in the World' to make KISStory together!
Late last year, the new KISS Mini Golf compound opened in Las Vegas. The indoor 18-hole course is a rock fan's dream, with giant black light KISS-themed sculptures, a stage with life-size animatronic KISS mannequins, and an 18th hole modeled after Gene Simmons's "Demon" character.
But it's the 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel that truly takes the place over-the-top!
It's the ideal spot for a Rock & Roll Wedding, where invitations are concert tickets and rose petals are guitar picks. KISS fans can get married on a big stage fashioned after the Love Gun album cover, with theatrical lights and sound and the kinds of fog machines present at any arena concert.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Noisecreep is giving one lucky winner the change to get hitched for the first time or renew their wedding vows at the KISS 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas!
If that weren't already enough, the winner's Grand Prize package also includes: photos at the Wedding Chapel with a professional photographer; 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Lanyards + Laminates; 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel certificate; (2) 'I Got Married at...' KISS t-shirts; (2) Passes to play KISS Monster Mini Golf.
Click HERE for information.
By Noisecreep Staff
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Noisecreep has partnered with the 'Hottest Band in the World' to make KISStory together!
Late last year, the new KISS Mini Golf compound opened in Las Vegas. The indoor 18-hole course is a rock fan's dream, with giant black light KISS-themed sculptures, a stage with life-size animatronic KISS mannequins, and an 18th hole modeled after Gene Simmons's "Demon" character.
But it's the 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel that truly takes the place over-the-top!
It's the ideal spot for a Rock & Roll Wedding, where invitations are concert tickets and rose petals are guitar picks. KISS fans can get married on a big stage fashioned after the Love Gun album cover, with theatrical lights and sound and the kinds of fog machines present at any arena concert.
In honor of Valentine's Day, Noisecreep is giving one lucky winner the change to get hitched for the first time or renew their wedding vows at the KISS 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas!
If that weren't already enough, the winner's Grand Prize package also includes: photos at the Wedding Chapel with a professional photographer; 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Lanyards + Laminates; 'Hotter Than Hell' Wedding Chapel certificate; (2) 'I Got Married at...' KISS t-shirts; (2) Passes to play KISS Monster Mini Golf.
Click HERE for information.
"KISS ALIVE!" - VH1 Classic Albums Documentary
KISS @ 40
The Live Album That Created The Live Album VH1 Classic Albums - KISS ALIVE! Special Presentation
KISS Go Crazy in Philly 1987
KISS @ 40
KISS LIVE in PHILADELPHIA 1987
Full performance of Kiss' CRAZY NIGHTS tour at the Spectrum, December 18, 1987.
PAUL STANLEY Video at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party
PAUL STANLEY at Pre-GRAMMY GALA
Paul Stanley, along with his wife Erin, talked with a correspondent at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills the night before the big event. Paul said, "We're off to Australia in three weeks,so we got a sold out tour there. Then we'll be home for a couple of months, then we're off to Europe. Then this summer Canada and then Japan, and another Kiss cruise, and then another US tour."
Check out the video HERE.
ACE FREHLEY Private Signing in Las Vegas
Ace Frehley Private Guitar Signing/Meet and Greet in
Las Vegas, NV on Sunday,
February 17, 2013
Each fan will have the opportunity to meet with
Ace Frehley and have Ace sign their guitar in a "private" setting. Details will
be arranged with each fan on a one on one basis. Please include your mobile
phone number and e-mail address when ordering.
Features:
*ACE will autograph your guitar as displayed in
the photo, and he will personalize the signature if preferred.
*Includes photo of ACE with your guitar (please
bring your camera!)
*Includes photo of you with ACE and your
guitar!
Price: $500.00*
Click HERE for more details.
KISS by Monster Mini Golf 1st Anniversary
Kiss by Monster Mini Golf
Celebrate the one year anniversary of KISS by Monster Mini Golf with a special VIP Party on Saturday, March 23rd from 6pm - 8pm in Las Vegas! Special guest KISS drummer Eric Singer will be available for photos and autographs, and will also be doing an intimate Q&A!
Platinum and MONSTER ticket packages are available for the VIP Party. Sales are limited as we would like everyone in attendance to enjoy the party!
The day will kick off with a free KISS Expo outside in the parking lot of KISS by Monster Mini Golf from 10am - 6pm.
Special Expo Guests include Bob Kulick and Ken Kelly.
- Shop for KISS collectibles at a KISS venue!
- Get your Face "KISS" Painted!
- Get your Photo taken in the KISS boots!
Click KISS Monster Mini Golf for more details on tickets.
Monday, February 11, 2013
New PAUL STANLEY Guitar Options for 2013 KISS Tour
You have a
once in a lifetime opportunity to buy an exclusive collectible
& meet Paul Stanley before KISS' show!
& meet Paul Stanley before KISS' show!
2013
GUITAR + MEET & GREET OPTIONS:
- Paul Stanley Washburn Starfire guitar
- Washburn Starfire guitar SMASHED onstage in your honor
- Stage-Played Washburn Starfire played for
one song
during the concert YOU attend! - NEW for 2013: Acoustic set-played fan meet & greet guitars for Australian shows!
All options
include a personal meet-and-greet before the KISS show
with Paul Stanley for you and one guest!
Your guitar will be autographed and personalized
with the inscription of your choice.
Bring your camera, as you’ll want your picture with the Starchild too!
Go to www.paulstanleyguitars.com for info on all guitar options and meet & greets for KISS' 2013 MONSTER TOUR
with Paul Stanley for you and one guest!
Your guitar will be autographed and personalized
with the inscription of your choice.
Bring your camera, as you’ll want your picture with the Starchild too!
Go to www.paulstanleyguitars.com for info on all guitar options and meet & greets for KISS' 2013 MONSTER TOUR
KISS Win People's Choice Award - 1977
KISS' "Beth" wins the People's Choice Award, February 10, 1977. Peter's wife Lydia Criss accepted the award for the band as they were on tour.
Here's video:
Here's video:
PAUL STANLEY Talks KISS at Pre-Grammy Party
Paul Stanley of Kiss talks on the red carpet at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party
By Phyllis Pollack
At the Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held in Los Angeles, California at the Beverly Hilton tonight, Paul Stanley of Kiss stopped on the red carpet to discuss his latest project, his upcoming book.
In an interview on the red carpet, Stanley stated, "My book is about three-quarters done. It should be pretty terrific."
He noted, "I think there’s a lot to be said for self-empowerment for what you can accomplish, when you believe in yourself, and go against all the odds and adversity."
"So hopefully, it will be a book that is more than just a lot of smut, and a tell-all, or braggadocio," he said. How’s that for a word? "
What revelations will Stanley's fans find out about him as a person? He joked, "That I’m an exceptional guy. It’s a book that my kids will be able to read. Not right now, but it's a book that will show where I started and that the road really isn’t that easy."
So far, Stanley has not been very open when discussing hardships he has been through. There is a reason for this, Stanley explains, "I’m an entertainer. I’m a performer. People pay me to entertain. People pay me to forget about their problems."
"You don’t want to hear my problems. You don’t want to hear about mine," he said.
Maybe there are some rock fans that do. "Okay. Let me get a chair and sit down. Let me get a couch, I'll lay down," he joked.
I smile and offer, "I’ll be your analyst. I could do a good job."
"I’m sure you would," laughed Stanley.
Has the Kiss guitarist become more secure as a person over time? "There is no substitute for time," he responded.
Many recording artists have written books, revealing their personal problems, whether they are addiction issues or other problems. After getting into music, they find it isn't a cure-all for their issues.
"That’s true," said Stanley. "I think people seek fame and success to kind of fill a void in themselves. And once they become famous and successful, then they have to figure out what’s really the problem. And they either go with drugs or they find another way."
He noted, "The book is not finished yet. The first draft is almost done. I give it about four or five months. It's my life story."
"It's not just about Kiss, although Kiss has been a big part of my life. So I'd be cheating everybody if I didn't talk about that," he conceded.
Stanley said, "It's a story with a happy ending, like a good massage."
He added, "I want people to know that life isn't always easy, but if you believe in yourself, you can overcome adversity and come up on top."
The Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party is held the night before the Grammy Awards every year, and is sponsored by The Recording Academy.
By Phyllis Pollack
At the Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held in Los Angeles, California at the Beverly Hilton tonight, Paul Stanley of Kiss stopped on the red carpet to discuss his latest project, his upcoming book.
In an interview on the red carpet, Stanley stated, "My book is about three-quarters done. It should be pretty terrific."
He noted, "I think there’s a lot to be said for self-empowerment for what you can accomplish, when you believe in yourself, and go against all the odds and adversity."
"So hopefully, it will be a book that is more than just a lot of smut, and a tell-all, or braggadocio," he said. How’s that for a word? "
What revelations will Stanley's fans find out about him as a person? He joked, "That I’m an exceptional guy. It’s a book that my kids will be able to read. Not right now, but it's a book that will show where I started and that the road really isn’t that easy."
So far, Stanley has not been very open when discussing hardships he has been through. There is a reason for this, Stanley explains, "I’m an entertainer. I’m a performer. People pay me to entertain. People pay me to forget about their problems."
"You don’t want to hear my problems. You don’t want to hear about mine," he said.
Maybe there are some rock fans that do. "Okay. Let me get a chair and sit down. Let me get a couch, I'll lay down," he joked.
I smile and offer, "I’ll be your analyst. I could do a good job."
"I’m sure you would," laughed Stanley.
Has the Kiss guitarist become more secure as a person over time? "There is no substitute for time," he responded.
Many recording artists have written books, revealing their personal problems, whether they are addiction issues or other problems. After getting into music, they find it isn't a cure-all for their issues.
"That’s true," said Stanley. "I think people seek fame and success to kind of fill a void in themselves. And once they become famous and successful, then they have to figure out what’s really the problem. And they either go with drugs or they find another way."
He noted, "The book is not finished yet. The first draft is almost done. I give it about four or five months. It's my life story."
"It's not just about Kiss, although Kiss has been a big part of my life. So I'd be cheating everybody if I didn't talk about that," he conceded.
Stanley said, "It's a story with a happy ending, like a good massage."
He added, "I want people to know that life isn't always easy, but if you believe in yourself, you can overcome adversity and come up on top."
The Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party is held the night before the Grammy Awards every year, and is sponsored by The Recording Academy.
KISS to Headline ArenaBowl XXVI in August
KISS TO HEADLINE ARENABOWL XXVI WEEKEND in Orlando
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Legendary Rockers 40th Anniversary Celebrates with Champions of AFL
CBS Sports Network and the CBS Network partner in success
BIG NEWS with BIG PARTNERS. AFL, CBS and KISS Unite for major Entertainment Weekend
Legendary rock band KISS will perform during ArenaBowl XXVI weekend this August 16th in Orlando, Florida, as this unprecedented partnership with The Arena Football League and CBS Sports was proudly announced on Tuesday.
KISS, known for their elaborate and explosive stage shows, iconic black and white face paint, and never ending love of helping their KISS Army Fans to remember to “Rock and Roll All Night and Party Every Day” are returning to Orlando for the first time since 2006. KISS, lead by the original founding partners of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide over the last four decades and notched eight Top 10 albums, highlighted by hit songs such as “Rock And Roll All Nite” and “Calling Dr. Love”. The recently released Number 1 MONSTER Album from KISS has been hailed by critics as the bands greatest studio album in years. Go to KISSONLINE.com for more.
ArenaBowl XXVI is set to be played at the Amway Center in Orlando on Saturday, August 17. The game will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 1 p.m. as part of the 3 day weekend celebration.
About the AFL and CBS partnership
Since its inception in 1987, the Arena Football League has showcased their fast-paced and exciting game to millions of fans in a myriad of markets across the country. CBS Sports Network will broadcast an AFL National Game of the Week on Saturday nights for the entire regular season and postseason through the semifinal round. The ArenaBowl XXVI Championship Game will air on the CBS Television Network on August 17, 2013.
PAUL STANLEY to appear on Nights with Alice Cooper
Paul Stanley will appear on Alice Cooper's nationally syndicated radio show, "Nights with Alice Cooper," set to air Wednesday February, 13 and Thursday, February 19.
The show's producer thought Paul was "so great" that they had to cut the show into two parts.
For more information on times and channels go to www.nightswithalicecooper.com.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Ace Frehley: 10 Awesome Solo Tracks You Need To Hear Again
WhatCulture!
In order to carry on the work begun a couple of weeks ago your humble servant now offers up a similar treatment to the solo work of former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, who has been and always will be my favourite member of Kiss. His contributions to the Kiss catalogue are stellar with a rare exception or two - Torpedo Girl from the “Unmasked” album being one ’worthy’ of mention in that regard. Ace ‘s first solo release from ’78 (while still with Kiss) is, some would say unfortunately, the best work Frehley has ever done, his penultimate achievement. His subsequent solo albums are uneven affairs, particularly the late ’80′s albums “Second Sighting” and “Trouble Walkin’” – hence their scant representation in this list.
It’s been well publicized that Ace and Peter were the bad boys of Kiss, embracing that title to the extent that they toured under the slogan together with their respective solo bands in the mid-nineties, just prior to the reunion goings-on. I was at that that show in a Toronto rock bar – a friend suffers hearing loss to this day from the volume of Ace’s set.
For those of us that continue to harbour strong feelings for Ace’s work the question we are dealing with today is this: What are the ten Ace Frehley solo tunes that you absolutely must hear, either again or for the first time?
Read/Listen on Rock Soldiers.
10. “Fox On The Run” from Anomaly, 2009
Like most fans I was practically salivating by the time Anomaly was released in ’09 – the first studio album from the legendary Spaceman since ’89′s disappointing Trouble Walking. A definite highlight for me is a cover of the 1975 Desolation Boulevard era Sweet song, “Fox on the Run”. I have to admit to feeling slightly queasy when I first saw the track listed on the CD back. Mid ’70′s Sweet to me is sacrosanct and I thought that Ace, particularly with his style of singing, would make a mess of it.
Much to my surprise Frehley pulls of what is probably the best cover of the tune ever. Even his voice, a concern mentioned previously, is perfectly suited to the big chorus. I am however willing to admit that the tune’s selection to this list may be the result of impaired judgment due to warm and fuzzy feelings about the original Sweet version.
9. “Pain In The Neck” from Anomaly, 2009
Sadly, Anomaly as a whole wasn’t as strong a release as many of us would have liked. One music blogger used words like, ‘harmless,’ and ‘underwhelming’ to describe it and I would tend to agree. Anomaly features some strange chord progressions that don’t tend to work long-term but “Pain In The Neck” is an example of Ace’s sometimes odd, staccato style working perfectly.
While not quite up to the lofty heights of Frehley classics this is one of the standout tracks of the Anomaly release. The album’s opener, “Foxy and Free” and the second track, “Outer Space” which was released as a single, deserve honourable mention.
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PAUL STANLEY Donates Gene's Axe Bass Auction
Just added! Paul is now donating a Gene Simmons AXE bass guitar signed by Gene!
Receive a Phone Call from Paul Stanley of KISS, a Signed Washburn PS 150 Electric Guitar & Signed Guitar from Gene Simmons!
Have you ever wanted to talk to Paul Stanley personally? Would you like to own a Paul Stanley PS150 autographed guitar?
You have the chance to win both when you bid on this new CharityBuzz auction! The winner of the auction will own a Washburn Paul Stanley model PS 150 electric guitar that was signed by Paul Stanley! The winner will also have the exclusive opportunity to speak with Paul when he or she receives a 5 minute phone call from the legendary rock frontman! The winner will also receive a Gene Simmons AXE bass guitar signed by Gene!
The auction ends on Thursday, February 14th at 1:16PM EST.
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PLACE YOUR BID NOW TO WIN A PHONE CALL & AUTOGRAPHED WASHBURN PS 150 GUITAR FROM PAUL! PLUS AN AUTOGRAPHED GENE SIMMONS AXE!
Proceeds from the auction benefit the Voice Health Institute. The Voice Health Institute is a federally-approved non-profit organization (501-C-3) that was established in 2003 by patients with voice loss to advance voice restoration and breathing impairment as a result of throat and larynx problems through the support of innovative research, education and outreach programs. Learn more about the VHI at this link.
Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975)
Nothin' to Lose: The Making of KISS (1972-1975) - New Release Date - August 20, 2013
By Ken Sharp, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
Amazon.com
"Nothin' to Lose" chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band Kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album "Alive!" and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite", a song that nearly four decades later remains one of the band's most enduring anthems. Drawing on more than 200 interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate fly-on-the-wall account of their launch, charting the struggles and ultimate victories that led them to the threshold of superstardom. Constructed as an oral history, the book includes original interviews with Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter, as well as producers, engineers, management, roadies, costume and stage designers, fans, and musical contemporaries from the time, including: original manager Bill Aucoin, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, rock photographer Bob Gruen, promoter Ron Delsner, Ted Nugent, Dick Clark, Alice Cooper, Marshall Crenshaw, and Bob Seger, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Styx, Nazareth, Slade, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep, Mott the Hoople, the New York Dolls, the Ramones, and the Quattros, among others. The end result is an indelible and irresistible portrait of a band on the rise and the music scene they changed forever.
Cover to be revealed.
You can pre-order www.amazon.com
By Ken Sharp, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
Amazon.com
"Nothin' to Lose" chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band Kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album "Alive!" and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite", a song that nearly four decades later remains one of the band's most enduring anthems. Drawing on more than 200 interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate fly-on-the-wall account of their launch, charting the struggles and ultimate victories that led them to the threshold of superstardom. Constructed as an oral history, the book includes original interviews with Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter, as well as producers, engineers, management, roadies, costume and stage designers, fans, and musical contemporaries from the time, including: original manager Bill Aucoin, Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, rock photographer Bob Gruen, promoter Ron Delsner, Ted Nugent, Dick Clark, Alice Cooper, Marshall Crenshaw, and Bob Seger, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Styx, Nazareth, Slade, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep, Mott the Hoople, the New York Dolls, the Ramones, and the Quattros, among others. The end result is an indelible and irresistible portrait of a band on the rise and the music scene they changed forever.
Cover to be revealed.
You can pre-order www.amazon.com
Washburn Guitars Introduces The New Paul Stanley PS10 Starfire Guitar
PAUL STANLEY PS10 STARFIRE GUITAR from WASHBURN
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The PS10 is a sleek, classically inspired design that features a carved "raised center" solid mahogany body and mahogany neck for warm tone and lots of sustain. A bound ebony fingerboard is fitted with 22 easy playing jumbo frets and features dot inlays. The high quality hardware includes a Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece, graphite nut and diecast tuners for precise tuning. The white pickguard ties in nicely with the headstock shaped truss rod cover. Both contain a silk screened variation of the Paul Stanley Starfire logo. Electronics include 2 chrome mini humbuckers, each controlled by separate top hat volume and tone knobs and a 3-way pickup selector.   The high output mini humbuckers produce a tone all their own that is both versatile and will sit front and center in a stage mix. Judicious use of the volume and tone controls will reward the player with a wide selection of biting and/or creamy sustaining tones to choose from. The PS10 Starfire is available in black or white, includes a gig bag and carries a retail price of $712.90. For more information on Washburn Guitars, visit Washburn.com. | |||||||||
KEVIN VALENTINE: Three Sides of the Coin Interview
Three Sides of the Coin Podcast with Drummer Kevin Valentine
Visit http://www.ThreeSidesOfTheCoin.com and join the conversation. Three Sides of the Coin is a KISS podcast featuring Michael Brandvold, Mitch Lafon and Tommy Sommers.
In episode #9 we talk with special guest Kevin Valentine. Kevin talks about the three KISS albums he played drums on in the studio; Hot In The Shade, Revenge and Psycho Circus. He talks about recording demos with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Working with Bob Ezrin and Bruce Fairbairn. How he had to audition for the Psycho Circus album. And MUCH MORE!
Visit http://www.ThreeSidesOfTheCoin.com and join the conversation. Three Sides of the Coin is a KISS podcast featuring Michael Brandvold, Mitch Lafon and Tommy Sommers.
In episode #9 we talk with special guest Kevin Valentine. Kevin talks about the three KISS albums he played drums on in the studio; Hot In The Shade, Revenge and Psycho Circus. He talks about recording demos with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Working with Bob Ezrin and Bruce Fairbairn. How he had to audition for the Psycho Circus album. And MUCH MORE!
GENE SIMMONS Rock Icon & Entrepreneur to Speak at Tickets.com® Event
Music Star and Businessman Will Give Keynote Address at ProVenue Exchange on
April 30, 2013
The conference is an annual gathering of Tickets.com clients and industry professionals. Focused on education, it also explores key topics and business opportunities for executives of sports teams and live entertainment venues around the world. Simmons' extensive experience as a performer as well as his insightful perspectives on how to control a brand and leverage it for profit will be invaluable material for attendees and be the highlight of the conference.
"Gene is an absolute ideal fit for our event," said Doug Lyons, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tickets.com. "ProVenue Exchange is all about the business of live entertainment, and nobody -- and I mean NOBODY -- can talk to this topic better than Gene. We are so excited to have him join us."
In addition to being co-founder of one of the most successful and unique performing acts of all time, Simmons has built a reputation for excellence in a wide array of ventures including movies, television shows, publishing, merchandising, live event promotion -- even smartphone applications and financial services. His reputation for directness, superb business judgment and making money is legendary, and his presentation skills and style are unparalleled.
"The fact that we are using a Rock and Roll theme for this year's event -- and holding it at the ultimate Rock and Roll property, The Hard Rock Hotel -- was the clincher," continued Lyons. "Gene was by far our top choice and we know he will inspire our attendees and raise the overall conference experience tremendously."
COSTA MESA, CA--(Marketwire - Feb 5, 2013) -
Singer and bassist of the famed rock group KISS and star of the
7-season-running Reality TV show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" has
agreed to be a Keynote speaker at the Tickets.com
ProVenue Exchange conference being held April 29-May 2 at the Hard Rock
Hotel in San Diego.
The conference is an annual gathering of Tickets.com clients and industry professionals. Focused on education, it also explores key topics and business opportunities for executives of sports teams and live entertainment venues around the world. Simmons' extensive experience as a performer as well as his insightful perspectives on how to control a brand and leverage it for profit will be invaluable material for attendees and be the highlight of the conference.
"Gene is an absolute ideal fit for our event," said Doug Lyons, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tickets.com. "ProVenue Exchange is all about the business of live entertainment, and nobody -- and I mean NOBODY -- can talk to this topic better than Gene. We are so excited to have him join us."
In addition to being co-founder of one of the most successful and unique performing acts of all time, Simmons has built a reputation for excellence in a wide array of ventures including movies, television shows, publishing, merchandising, live event promotion -- even smartphone applications and financial services. His reputation for directness, superb business judgment and making money is legendary, and his presentation skills and style are unparalleled.
"The fact that we are using a Rock and Roll theme for this year's event -- and holding it at the ultimate Rock and Roll property, The Hard Rock Hotel -- was the clincher," continued Lyons. "Gene was by far our top choice and we know he will inspire our attendees and raise the overall conference experience tremendously."
Tickets.com, provider of both the www.tickets.com
online "ticket exploration engine" and ProVenue,
the leading in-house ticketing platform for sports and live entertainment, has
been a pioneer in technology since entering the Internet ticketing space in the
late-1990s.
For more information about the conference, visit www.provenueexchange.com.
For more about Gene Simmons, visit www.genesimmons.com.
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