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GENE SIMMONS: 'Sonic Boom' Is Like KISS Reborn

Mike Karolyi of the Hartford, Connecticut radio station The Rock 106.9 WCCC conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons on Friday, August 28. The entire 10-minute chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. ...

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'Vintage Kiss Photos: 1974-1981' Book Now Available

A limited-edition "Vintage Kiss Photos: 1974-1981" book, compiled by veteran KISS photo archivist Marc Scallatino, chronicles the early days of the "hottest band in the land." Culled from hundreds of rare, previously unseen images of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, and Eric Car...

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KISS: New Commercial For Upcoming Album, Tour Posted Online

A 30-second commercial promoting KISS' upcoming album, "Sonic Boom", and the Alive 35 Tour can be viewed below. "Sonic Boom" will be released in Europe on October 5 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. The CD will be made available on October 6 in the U.S. and Canada exclusively via Wal-Mart, Wa...

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PAUL STANLEY Says Media Is Not To Blame For Spoiling KISS' Oshawa Surprise

Dan Robson of TheStar.com reports that KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley was a little more understanding than his bandmate Gene Simmons about the media's role in spoiling the surprise the band had in store for Oshawa — the Canadian city that had won an online voting competition to determine whose...

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ACE FREHLEY On 'Psycho Circus': 'I Had To Really Struggle Just To Get One Song On That Record'

Joe Matera of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: [Your new solo] album ["Anomaly" has a] release date of September 15 [which] also coincides with the third anniversary of...

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KISS 'Sonic Boom' Cover Artist Talks To WXRX 104.9 FM; Audio Available

On August 26, "Stone & Double T" show (hosted by Jim Stone and Terry Turen) on Rockford, Illinois' WXRX 104.9 FM radio station conducted an interview with Michael Doret — the artist behind the new KISS album cover, "Sonic Boom". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player belo...

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GENE SIMMONS Blaming Media For Spoiling KISS' Oshawa Surprise

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says the media is to blame for spoiling a surprise the band had in store for Oshawa, the car manufacturing capital of Canada which was recently named the KISS capital after beating out every major city in North America in an online competition to see the band play...

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KISS Says Fans In Oshawa Will Get A 'Special Record-Release Show'

KISS has confirmed that it will perform a special record-release show in Oshawa, the car manufacturing capital of Canada which was recently named the KISS capital after beating out every major city in North America in an online competition to see the band play in their town. "We are happy to announc...

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KISS To Rock Oshawa After All

Kevin Connor of the Sun Media reports: KISS will rock Oshawa after all. "I just got confirmation that KISS people have contacted General Motors Centre management to hold Oct. 6 and 7 for KISS," Oshawa City Councillor Robert Lutczyk told the Sun tonight. "I knew Gene (Simmons) would come through." Fa...

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Report: Fans Say KISS Broke Promise To Give Contest Winners A Concert

Jenny Yuen of Sun Media reports: Thousands of Oshawa KISS fans who voted online to win a contest to see the band play in their city got the short end of Gene Simmons', er, tongue yesterday. The car manufacturing capital of Canada was recently named the KISS capital after beating out every major ...

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GENE SIMMONS' Son NICK Talks About 'Incarnate' Comic Book On KTLA 5 NEWS

Nick Simmons, the 20-year-old son of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, was interviewed last week on KTLA 5 News about his comic book, "Incarnate". Watch the five-minute segment below. Written and illustrated by Nick Simmons, "Incarnate" — a three-issue series from Radical Comics — centers around t...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'It's Terrific That ACE FREHLEY Is Still Alive'

Paul Stanley doesn't believe Ace Frehley's new solo album will steal the limelight from KISS's comeback release, "Sonic Boom". Ex-KISS guitarist Frehley's album, "Anomaly", goes on sale on September 15, while "Sonic Boom" comes out on October 6. Classic Rock magazine asked Stanley this week whether...

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KISS' 'Sonic Boom' To Be Released In Europe Via LOUD & PROUD/ROADRUNNER RECORDS

The much-anticipated new KISS album, "Sonic Boom", will be released in Europe on October 5 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. Commented Loud & Proud president Tom Lipsky: "Great artists make great music and KISS has certainly accomplished that with 'Sonic Boom'." Wally van Middendorp, Seni...

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KISS: 'Alive 35' North American Tour Dates Announced

As they celebrate 35 years of rockin', KISS today announced the dates of the KISS Alive 35 North American tour. The tour kicks off with a rapidly selling, special multiple-show engagement in Detroit beginning September 25, where KISS will be playing the classic album that started it all: "Alive!" Th...

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Former KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Sues Band For Using His Image Without Permission

According to TMZ.com, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent — who has sued the band several times since he left the group back in 1984 — has filed another complaint, but this time he's thrown a cable network into the mix. Vincent is suing the band, along with A&E Television Networks, for using hi...