GENE SIMMONS "On The Red Carpet" at Rock Of Ages Premire in Hollywood

Source: On The Red Carpet
KISS MASK was at the ROCK OF AGES premire in Hollywood last Friday night and will have photos of Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed, Nick Tweed-Simmons and Tracy Tweed up on this site shortly.

KISS MASK Reader's Poll Results: How Many KISS Shows You See On "The TOUR"

How Many KISS Shows Will You See On "The Tour?"

We asked outr reader's this question in our early June poll and here are the results. Thanks to all you you that have responded!


Number of shows/Percentage polled:

1-2      66%

3-5      24%

5-7      03%

7 +      05%

Be sure to vote in our new poll:
Are You Doing The KISS VIP/Backstage Experience This Summer? Voting begins today!

KISS' "Help For Heroes" London Show Sold Out!

HMV Forum

KISS' July 4th show at London’s HMV Forum is sold out.

Gene, Paul, Tommy and Eric will be performing to their KISS Army of fans at the celebrated London venue for one night only as a fundraiser for the Help for Heroes charity. The rock legends have always supported the US troops at their gigs over the years but this year, on Independence Day, the US rockers will be backing our wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women by raising money with this unique concert.

All proceeds from the concert will go to the charity.

Editor's Note: As with the US Alive/35 and  Sonic Boom tours, KISS will be donating $1.00 from every ticket sold to Wounded Warriors, an organization Paul and Gene are very passionate of.

Orlando KISS Expo Set for August 5

*** Orlando "BIG 3" Expo - KISS, The Beatles, Elvis ***
Sunday August 5, 2012
11 am - 9 pm (VIPs enter at 10 am)

We are very excited to announce the rebranding of the Orlando Expo, brought to you by Kreatures of the South!
... The new format "THE BIG 3" combines the best of KISS, The Beatles, and Elvis Expos into ONE thrilling extravaganza!
Our Orlando Expo is confirmed for Sunday, August 5 - you don't want to miss it!
Book your hotel rooms & order your tickets / VIP passes / dealer tables NOW on the Kreatures of the South web site!
More updates to follow (all of the special guests, bands, etc.)!
We hope to see you there!
www.kreaturesofthesouth.com

The "BIG 3" Expo is put on by the fans... for the fans!

Is Stewie Griffin the New Ace Frehley? Kiss Team With 'Family Guy'

by Kory Grow/SPIN

For a merchandise deal, of course

As part of Kiss's plan for monopolizing all purchasable goods and services in the western world (see their recent mini golf course, Archie comic, and Hello Kitty deal), the Hollywood Reporter says the makeup-wearing hard-rockers are now teaming with Fox to launch a cobranded Family Guy product line. The band — who is releasing its new album, Monster, allegedly in October — has appeared on the show three times so far, having become a part of the characters' infinite backstories when mother Lois talked about dating vocalist-bassist Gene Simmons before he hit it big. Now that will become a part of an even bigger backstory for Kiss, one that has led them to garnering over a billion dollars' worth of merch sales.
"We are focusing more and more on the upper-tier, blue-chip opportunities for prestige partnerships," Kiss singer-guitarist Paul Stanley told the Reporter. "Family Guy’s track record and consistent success with its demographic makes this match-up ideal." Which in Kiss terms translates to another K-word: "Ka-ching!"
Although the deal was announced today, no particular licenses have been set as of yet. So tell us, which Family Guy character should wear which Kiss member's makeup? And don't forget guitarist Vinnie Vincent's short-lived Egyptian Ankh Warrior and now-deceased drummer Eric Carr's look, which predates Family Guy's TV network by a few years, the Fox.

PAUL STANLEY Interview on CNN Newsroom

Paul Stanley was interviewed by CNN's Carol Costello. Paul Stanley says THE TOUR will be "The biggest thing KISS has ever done." Paul Stanley, the iconic lead singer and founder of KISS, cautioned about the need for a “No Fly Zone” over KISS concerts this summer. In an interview on CNN’s Newsroom with Carol Costello this morning, Stanley said the forthcoming “The Tour” will be “spectacular and the biggest thing KISS has ever done” with “incredible pyro, incredible lights” necessitating the need for a ‘No Fly Zone’ over the arenas and amphitheaters where KISS and Motley Crue will be performing. “When fans come to see us (on ‘The Tour’) they will leave pummeled.”

DESTROYER Re-Issue Due Out This Summer

The DESTROYER 35th Anniversary re-issue, originally due out earlier part of 2012, will finally see the light of day this summer. The eagerly KISS fan release will feature re-mixes and unreleased material with the original album cover by Ken Kelly which was rejected by Casablanca Records for being "too violent."

Gene Simmons recently told Ultimate Classic Rock's Mark Wardlaw of the Destroyer re-issue, “coming out shortly, this summer.”

"Its easy to understand why Simmons considers the album “a very pivotal record for us.” It marked an important point in “Kisstory,” with the band learning a new process of making music. Producer Bob Ezrin wanted to take the band back to their roots and have them really focus on the formatics of being a band, telling them “we’re going to learn how to tune our guitars and talk about song structure.”

New KISS Single/MONSTER Book due out July 2

The new KISS single and HUGE MONSTER book will be released July 2, 2012. The new KISS album, follow up to Sonic Boom, and 20th studio release MONSTER will be released in October.

PAUL STANLEY to Appear on CNN Today

Paul Stanley to chat it up with CNN Anchor Carol Costello

Paul Stanley will appear on CNN today to dicuss "The TOUR," and the summer concert season with CNN anchor Carol Cosello.

Paul will appear live as he chats about the KISS' summer tour with Motley Crue which will air June 14 at 7:40AM (PST), 10:40AM (EST) on the CNN Network.

Check your local listings.

KISS Return to the UK in July

As previously rumored, KISS wll return to the United Kingdom for a show at the London Forum on July 4, 2012.

Here is the official statement from Kissonline:

** The hottest band in the world… are back in the UK! **
** With their new album Monster out in October **
** New single to be released July 2nd **
** Monster Book to be launched July 2nd **
** Special show at The Forum in London for Help for Heroes on Independence Day, Wednesday 4th July **

Rock Legends KISS are rolling out into London in July and taking over the UK with not just a single release, but also a book release and an intimate show at London’s Forum on July 4th.

Gene, Paul, Tommy and Eric will be performing to their KISS Army of fans at the celebrated London venue for one night only as a fundraiser for the Help for Heroes charity. The band has always supported the US troops at their gigs over the years but this year, on Independence Day, the US rockers will be backing British wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women by raising money with this unique concert. All proceeds from the concert will go to the charity.

Ahead of the new KISS album ‘Monster’ (due out in the Autumn), the band will also be releasing a single on 2nd July. Also, KISS are happy to announce that they will further be raising funds for our wounded, sick and injured troops as all proceeds from the single will be donated to Help for Heroes.

Paul Stanley states "The greatest national treasure of any free country is the army that defends it at all cost. Bringing attention to the obligation we all share to those returning heroes has been our mission in the US and now the UK. We pay tribute to those brave men and women and urge everyone to show their thanks with donations".

On Vacation...

KISS MASK will return  from vacation on June 13.

We'll see you then!!

Photo:J.Frank Hagan 2010/KMW

BRUCE KULICK Look Back on "REVENGE"

Bruce Kulick on REVENGE

You can check out Bruce Kulick's look back on, it's 20th Anniversary, the rocking Kiss album, REVENGE.

Check out Bruce's website for all of his thoughts and comments on Revenge go to
http://kulick.net/revenge/

KISS' Meet & Greet Guitar Contest - Enter Details

Kissonline

VIP Nation has teamed up with KISS to give away a signed Paul Stanley Signature Washburn Guitar & a signed Gene Simmons Signature Cort Bass!

Prize Details:

One winner will win the Washburn Paul Stanley PS2012 Starfire Electric Guitar signed by Paul Stanley & another winner will win the Cort Gene Simmons GS-AXE-2 Bass Guitar signed by Gene Simmons.

Prize Eligibility:

Only persons residing in United States who are at least 13 years of age can enter. Sweepstakes Ends September 24, 2012 @ 05:00 pm (PDT).

ENTER NOW at https://www.facebook.com/VIPNation

Also, don't forget to buy your KISS Meet & Greet and VIP packages for 'THE TOUR!' It's your chance to have the ultimate KISS experience! Enjoy a KISS VIP Tour package, or a KISS Meet & Greet package that includes exclusive access to KISS' preshow soundcheck! Only a limited number of packages remain for most shows.

The following cities are either SOLD OUT or only have a few packages remaining.

Virginia Beach (7/21), Atlanta (7/25), Charlotte (7/25), Birmingham (7/31), The Woodlands, TX (8/3), Dallas (8/4), Englewood (8/8), Las Vegas (8/11), Irvine (8/14), Tulsa (8/26), St. Louis (8/27), Cincinnati (8/31), Indianapolis (9/1), Detroit (9/5), Chicago (9/7), Toronto (9/13), Mansfield (9/16), Camden (9/19) and Wantagh (9/22).

Visit VIPNation.com to order your KISS Meet and Greet & VIP Tickets now..

THE KISS ROOM Radio Show Debuts June 22, 3-5PM

Introducing THE KISS ROOM, a two hour radio show on the HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD- KISS! KISS Music, KISS
Talk, KISS Interviews- ALL KISS!
Hosted by MATT PORTER.
You can catch the debut episode of THE KISS ROOM on June 22, 2012, 3-5PM (ET) at WWW.MONTCORADIO.COM

There will be KISS interviews. Who would you like to hear?
ACE FREHLEY 2009/Anomaly
ERIC CARR 1990/Hot In The Shade
BRUCE KULICK 2010/BK3
EDDIE KRAMER 1993/KISS ALIVE III
BILL AUCOIN 1993
Email your interview requests to Kissmask8895@aol.com (please put "KISS ROOM" or "Requests" in subject matter) as well the KISS ROOM FACEBOOK link at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285415684887844/




So much KISS to make you RISE TO IT and SHOUT IT OUT LOUD!

THE KISS ROOM will take your requests live of your favorite KISS songs.

THE KISS ROOM on FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/285415684887844/

GENE SIMMONS on CNN's OUFRONT

Gene Simmons appears on CNN's OUFRONT. Gene talks about the new season of Gene Simmons' Family Jewels and US politics.

ACE FREHLEY Announces Summer Tour Dates

Ace Frehley Summer Tour Dates-2012

Acefrehley.com

July 6: Indianapolis, IN, Days of the Dead Signing
July 7: Indianapolis, IN, Days of the Dead Signing
July 8: Indianapolis, IN, Days of the Dead Signing

July 11: New York, NY, Best Buy Theater (Tix on sale Saturday!)
July 13: Jackson, MI, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Thrills in the Irish Hills, (w/Ted Nugent)
July 27: Detroit, MI, GM Renaissance Center, Rockin' on the Riverfront
August 4: Greenville, WI, Greenville Lions Park (w/Sammy Hagar)

Ace VIP meet and greet packages will soon be offered. Stay tuned to AceFrehley.com for details.