KISS To Open Store In Australia, Other Countries To Follow

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has confirmed an Internet report that a "Kiss World" store is tentatively scheduled to be opened in Melbourne, Australia in April, with plans to launch stores in other cities worldwide. Asked in a fan letter about the rumor, which originated on the KISS fan site www.kissfanshop.de, Gene said, "We're working on it. News soon..."

KISS, who recently concluded a 60-date tour with AEROSMITH, are expected to return to the road in April, with tentative dates planned in Australia and Japan.