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Review: Lusty AEROSMITH Out-Rocks KISS Of Death

Dan Aquilante of The New York Post reports that "seeing KISS and AEROSMITH together at Jones Beach [Monday night, August 5] was like witnessing Peter Pan in a death match with Father Time. "KISS, the band that won't grow up, was in the makeup they've worn since the beginning, while AEROSMITH wore th...
August 6, 2003
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Review: QUEENSRŸCHE Rocks Hometown Crowd

Gene Stout of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that Seattle progressive-metal heroes QUEENSRŸCHE and like-minded New York band DREAM THEATER, on tour since late June, enjoyed each other's company so much that their tandem encore Saturday (August 2) at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle turned in...
August 4, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'KISS Was Never The Most Original Band In The World'

Michael D. Clark of the Houston Chronicle writes in his review of KISS' "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" that he recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett if he was miffed that KISS' latest live collection ripped off the hybrid of heavy metal with symphony accompaniment his band mined four years ago...
August 4, 2003
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ROBERT PLANT Says He Doesn't Know Whether To Laugh Or Cry Watching 'The Osbournes'

Former LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant was recently asked by Gene Simmons Tongue magazine about his take on "The Osbournes" and the way Ozzy and his family live in the public eye. "I think it's kind of sadistic for the general public and masochistic by the artist — it's called entertainment," Plant...
August 3, 2003
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ACE FREHLEY Says He's Fine Without KISS

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley recently spoke to Billboard magazine about his decision to sit out the band's co-headlining trek with AEROSMITH. "When I finished the [KISS Farewell] tour, [Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons] told me that was it," Frehley said. "So I'm not gonna sit around and twiddle m...
August 1, 2003
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BILLBOARD Magazine Pays Tribute To KISS

The Billboard Information Group will mark the 30th Anniversary of KISS, one of America's most successful and enduring rock 'n' roll bands, with the publication of a 26-page special report in the August 9 issue of Billboard. The issue will be available on newsstands on August 1 and content will be po...
August 1, 2003
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KISS And AEROSMITH: A Perfect Match

Cary Ashby of Coshocton Tribune is reporting that "the fans of hard rock bands include educators, scientists, musicians, actors, retail clerks and students. And among their number are a few local fans of AEROSMITH and KISS who are looking forward to the veteran bands blasting their way into Germain...
July 31, 2003
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KISS Make In-Store Appearance In New York, Present BEST BUY With Gold Album

KISS — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Tommy Thayer — made an in-store appearance in New York City on Wednesday, July 23 in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Best Buy's new 86th street store. KISS appeared in full makeup and took photographs with the fans. In addition, they gave a gold...
July 24, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: I Am Very Civilized

Gene Simmons insists the live concert pairing of KISS and the prestigious 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra featured on the group's "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" CD, which comes out this Tuesday (July 22),was a natural combination, the LA Daily News reports. "The notion is, if you're a rocker, when...
July 21, 2003
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KISS Announce New York City In-Store

KISS — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Tommy Thayer — will be doing a in-store in New York City on Wednesday, July 23 in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Best Buy's new 86th street store. KISS will be appearing in full makeup and will be taking photographs with the fans. Pre-signed CDs...
July 19, 2003
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KISS: The Hottest Band In The World — Literally

NewsFilter.org has posted a classic video clip of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons getting a bit sloppy with his fire-breathing act and dribbling some fluid onto his hair. Check it out here. Simmons' brand-new book, "Sex Money Kiss", is filled with his observations on life and the three most impor...
July 6, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Promotes New Book At NYC Strip Club

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons signed copies of his new book, "Sex Money Kiss", at the Scores strip club in New York City on Friday (June 27). Check out pictures from Globe Photos. ...
July 1, 2003
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KISS: 'Alive IV' Sample Posted Online

A 30-second sample of KISS' "Shout It Out Loud", taken from the group's forthcoming "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" double CD, has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). As previously reported, "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" is due on July 22 through Sanctuary Records. The album was recorded...
June 29, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Appears On CBS' 'The Early Show': Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons appeared on CBS' "The Early Show" Thursday morning (June 26) to promote his new book "Sex Money Kiss". Watch the five-minute video in Real Media format at this location. In other news, Simmons threw a party in New York the other day to celebrate the publication of...
June 27, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: 'My First Motivation Is To Make Lots Of Money'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to New York Post's Cindy Adams about his new book, "Sex Money Kiss". "The book's about sex," he said. "My design, and I suspect all God's designs, start with some engine. A car's engine either has horsepower or not. The design of this particular beas...
June 26, 2003