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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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The '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 Tompsett

They'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.

 

(Even for this reviewer whose previous exposure to KISS comes mostly from Family Guy and the song at the end of Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey.)
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.

( 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.

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

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.

 

KISS will perform fan favorites from their treasure-trove of hits along with tracks from their recently released 20th studio album Monster, which debuted at number seven on the ARIA charts.
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.

KISS Arrive in Perth, Australia

tommy_thayerTommy ThayerFeb 26

Just arrived in Perth.. Long ass 24 hr journey! pic.twitter.com/UpsZmcyQEb

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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

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