Kiss
Formed: 1972
From:
New York,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Kiss News
Below is our complete Kiss news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
Displaying records 141 - 160 of 260 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 ... 12 13 Last
KISS To Release New Album In September
Gene Simmons, the legendary bass player/vocalist of KISS, recently spoke with Brazilian news site Comércio do Jahu about the bands new studio album and South American tour. He stated:
"Yes, we will launch an album with 12 or 15 unpublished songs. We already recorded vocals and guitars for four of them. We will finish up the album in July and launch it in September. I can say the sound will be like a sort of a new "Rock-n'-roll over", mid-seventies sound, fast and heavy. There will be no rap, no country music. It is difficult to define music, but if you keep in mind that definition, you will understand very well what we are talking about. It's the classic KISS sound."
KISS Guitarist Tommy Thayer Gives New Album Update
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently spoke with Brazilian fan club KISS Killers Brazil about a number of topics. The subject of the new KISS album can be read below:
KISS Killers Brazil: Tell me about the new album from Kiss. Can you say something about it?
Tommy: "We're in the recording studio right now working. Your gonna love it!"
KISS Killers Brazil: Will you will sing a song in the album?
Tommy: "No plans to."
KISS Killers Brazil: With the release of the album, do you believe that the band would return to Brazil?
Tommy: "I think that's a great idea."
Read the full article at KissKillers.com.
KISS To Release Authorized Bootleg Album?
Kiss On Fire has issued the following statement about the possibility of Kiss releasing a bootleg album:
"Rumor has it that Mercury Records will release a Kiss CD in the series "Authorized Bootleg" in late May. This is said to feature the show from Nashville Municipal Auditorium that was played February 9th 1988."
Gene Simmons Talks About New KISS Album
Iconic KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has discussed the process of making the new KISS album with Pagina12 in a recent interview. An excerpt from the chat reads as follows:
"We are making a new album produced by PAUL STANLEY, because I do not have the patience to get into a studio and stay there for six months. Who better than Paul for that? The idea is to make the record quickly, like we did at the time of Destroyer, Rock And Roll Over and Love Gun. But we must be prepared, so we are now working on songs when we have time. Maybe in March we will go in a studio and recorded two or three songs. The idea is to work well, little by little, we can not spend too much time in the studio, it has to be fast."
New KISS Album To Feature 13 Songs
According to fansite Deucenews.jimdo.com, the new studio album from KISS will feature thirteen new songs. Nine of which were penned by Paul Stanley, one by Tommy Thayer and three by infamous bassist Gene Simmons.
"It's going to be very much a vintage, classic, '70s KISS album without much regard to what's happened since then; it's back to the roots." Says singer/guitarist Paul Stanley who will produce the album.
Just For Fun
Ace Frehley May Finally Be Headed To Outer Space
KISS member Ace Frehley, known as the "Spaceman," has launched a project to actually head into outer space to record music. The Ace To Space website has issued the following statement:
"To put the biggest question to rest, YES this is a real venture and we are going to do everything we can to be sure Ace is given the opportunity to take a journey into outer space.
During the last 10 months since we started this venture, our priority has been to establish our mission and do the due diligence to make sure it was even possible. Now that we know it is, our next objective is to make sure Ace is given the opportunity.
We have chosen VH1 to document this mission from the ground up and yesterday, Jeff Olde, VH1 Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, was given the latest top secret details regarding this mission."
Gene Simmons Confirms New KISS Album
Gene Simmons, the iconic bassist for the rock band KISS has confirmed that the band are writing new material and will be entering the studio next year with a likely summer release. The album will be produced by frontman Paul Stanley and the band will do a limited North American run to support the release.
KISS Unhappy With Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Gene Simmons, the iconic bassist for rock legends KISS recently spoke about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his unhappiness that KISS has, to date, not been included.
"There are disco bands, rap bands, Yiddish folk song bands in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, but not KISS," the band's outspoken frontman said during a speech at the Billboard Touring Conference on Thursday. "I believe we have more gold records in America than any other group, but it's OK."
The band is not among the nine acts on this year's shortlist, which includes metal icons Metallica, rock guitarist Jeff Beck, and soul singer Bobby Womack. The final five, determined by a ballot of more than 500 industry voters, will be announced in January, ahead of the 24th annual induction ceremony in Cleveland on April 4.
Regarding the top officials of the Hall of Fame's foundation, Simmons said: "A lot of those guys on the board can go and get my sandwich when I want, and I mean that in the nicest way," he said.
The speech was filmed for an episode of his reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels, currently in its third season on the A&E cable channel.
Paul Stanley Hoping To Do A New KISS Album
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently did an interview with Classic Rock in which he talked about the possibility of a brand new KISS album which would be the first studio album of all new KISS material since 1998's "Psycho Circus." You can view some excerpts of the interview below:
What does the future hold for KISS?
"It looks like we’ll be touring Europe as well as the States next year. You’ll be getting more of what you saw at the Download festival this past summer – the KISS Alive! vibe amped up to the max. There might even be a new KISS album at some point. I have been ambivalent to the idea in the past but I’m much more open to it now."
Why is that?
"Well, I thought that I'd be content for KISS to remain a heritage act, just playing our greatest hits – 'Detroit Rock City' and all that. But the new KISS line-up with Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) is proving to be so good, so strong in spirit, it would interesting to see how we perform in the studio. I must stress that no recording time has been booked at this point. But it if we were to go into the studio, the intention would be to make a KISS album in the style of our 1970s recordings. A classic KISS album, unmistakably."
Led Zeppelin Among Winners At Classic Rock Awards
Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Paul Stanley, Ozzy Osbourne and Foo Fighters amongst others were all honoured at the Classic Rock awards last night. Led Zeppelin were presented the award of "Event Of The Year" for their reunion concert at London's 02 Arena which attracted over a million people applying for tickets.
Ozzy Osbourne also received braging rights as he was crowned with the Living Legend Award by ex- Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash.
AC/DC picked up the award for DVD Of The Year with their latest home video release "Plug Me In"
Whitesnake were able to pick the award for Best Album with their latest album, "Good To Be Bad" and KISS frontman Paul Stanley was presented Showman Of The Year award.
A short video about Ozzy Osbourne receiving the Living Legend award can be viewed below. More...
Read the full article at GigWise.
Kiss Releases Branded Shoes
Not content with just selling Kiss branded cycling shorts, Frisbees and red wine, the band have added Vans Sk8-Hi shoes to their online shop.
The shoes feature all four members (two faces per shoe), as seen on the cover art of four albums they released in September 1978.
According to Vans, the shoes are constructed with black canvas and suede uppers.
Kiss Bassist Gene Simmons Posts Update
Legendary Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has posted the following update online:
"It's been busier than usual, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Worked with BRUCE KULICK on a new song called 'Ain't Gonna Die' for his solo album. Yesterday, did voice overs for a Second TV Series I have, debuting in a month or two. More news when I'm free to comment. Gene Simmons Family Jewels Series IV is also concurrently shooting new episodes. Season IV order has also been expanded to include more new episodes. If you guys missed out on Season's I, II and III, you can order them on Amazon or here. Shooting a movie at the same time. Can't release title, director or studio just yet.
"Simmons Abramson signed new clients - and we'll post that info soon. And, we continue to have meetings to maximize and cross pollinate our existing clients - Indycar Series, Frank's Energy Drink, Find.com and others. I'm going up to Canada to be the Keynote Speaker at the Entrepreneur Organization. Continue to do press for my Ladies Of The Night (Simmons Books/Phoenix Books) Best Seller. More...
Rock Revolution Game To Feature Big Metal Names
According to Psxextreme.com, fans of Guitar Hero and/or Rock Band take note: Rock Revolution is scheduled to drop on October 14 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and will boast both guitar and drum peripherals. You'll be able to create your own tracks, test out each individual instrument, and of course, have a legitimate blast with several friends. Like it or not, the other two blockbuster music franchises now have some very stiff competition, and these are the songs that could propel Rock Revolution to a stunning sales victory. More...
Big Names Announced For Metal Christmas Album
A new metal christmas album named "Metal Christmas" has been announced which will feature some of the biggest names in heavy metal music taking part with the following tracklisting confirmed:
"Run Rudolph Run"
Vocal/bass: Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD)
Guitar/vocals: Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ TOP)
Drums/vocals: Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS)
"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"
Vocal: Alice Cooper
Guitar: John 5 (MARILYN MANSON/ROB ZOMBIE)
Bass: Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG/ NIACIN)
Drums: Vinnie Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL/ BLACK SABBATH)
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Vocal: Ronnie James Dio
Guitar: Tony Iommi (Heaven And Hell/ Black Sabbath)
Bass: Rudy Sarzo (WHITESNAKE/DIO)
Drums: Simon Wright (AC/DC/DIO) More...
Black N Blue Reunion Moves Forward w/ Fest Dates
BLACK ‘N BLUE has launched a reunion in 2008 featuring four original members in Jaime St. James (vocals), Jef “Woop” Warner (guitar), Pete Holmes (drums), and Patrick Young (Bass). The four members are joined by second guitarist, Shawn Sonnenschein, who has been in the fold since 2003 when the band had played a few dates. Sonnenschein is the replacement for original guitarist, Thommy Thayer, who is currently in KISS.
The band was reactivated earlier this year after St. James departure from Warrant. “My 4 years in Warrant were awesome. I made some lifetime friends and will always cherish that time in my life. That being said, it feels so good to sing the great Black ‘N Blue tunes again,” St. James says.
The band played this year’s Rocklahoma Festival earlier this month. In addition, the band has also been added to the main stage at the Rock the Bayou Festival in Houston on Labor Day Weekend where they are scheduled to perform on Sunday, August 31. Further show announcements are expected in the coming weeks. There is also a plan to tour the UK and Europe in early November, with further information to be announced shortly.
In addition to the shows, Black 'N Blue will also hit the studio in the coming months to complete the long awaited released, "Hell Yeah!" Plans for its release will be announced later this year.
You can check out some of the band's material on their official MySpace page.
Gene Simmons Audio Interivew Posted Online
An audio interview with Gene Simmons of legendary rock band Kiss promoting his new book on New York radio station Q 104.3 has been posted online. The book, just released on July 8th, is titled "Ladies of the Night" and details both events in Simmons' life and his views on prostitution.
The interview can be heard here.
KISS Checks In From U.S. Tour
KISSonline.com reports:
"This tour just keeps getting bigger and the band has never been better! Until we sort out the next leg, we don't want to stop, so we're doing a few US shows for our enjoyment, as much as the fans. We are having the time of our lives on the Alive 35 tour and over half a million KISS fans obviously share the feeling! Why stop?"
You can catch KISS live at the following locations:
August
4 - Sturgis, South Dakota
29 - Las Vegas, Nevada
30 - Lake Tahoe, Nevada
31 - Kelseyville, California
Kiss, Ramones Members Guest w/ Pearl Jam In NYC
Billboard.com reports: Pearl Jam gave a nod to its classic rock influences last night (June 25) in New York, drafting Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley and Ramones bassist C.J. Ramone for guest appearances during the second of a two-night stand at Madison Square Garden.
Frehley turned up to play lead guitar on Kiss' "Black Diamond," which was mostly sung by drummer Matt Cameron, with guitarist Mike McCready, an admitted Frehley obsessive, handling the first verse.
As he'd done the night before, Ramone thundered through his former band's "I Believe in Miracles" with Pearl Jam. Frontman Eddie Vedder also saluted his guitar tech, Ricky Ramone, who had long worked for the late Johnny Ramone before joining Pearl Jam.
Read the full article at Billboard.com.
Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice Meets Kiss
According to the Associated Press, the Kiss Army fan club has an enthusiastic new recruit: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Rice was in the Swedish capital of Stockholm on Thursday for an international conference on Iraq. Kiss had a sold-out concert to play Friday.
"I was thrilled," Rice said of her late-night encounter with current Kiss members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer in the executive lounge of the Sheraton Hotel, where they signed autographs and handed out backstage passes and T-shirts to her staff.
"It was really fun to meet Kiss and Gene Simmons," she told reporters, noting that they seemed well informed about current events. The band had asked if she could stop by after she finished dinner with the Swedish foreign minister, and Rice—who says her favorite Kiss tune is "Rock and Roll All Nite"—apparently readily agreed.
KISS To Perform At Sturgis Rally
LiveDaily.com reports that KISS, currently touring Europe on its massive 35th anniversary tour, will make a detour in August for a pair of US shows before planning a second leg of North American tour dates.
The iconic masked quartet will make an Aug. 4 appearance at Sturgis, SD's Rock'n the Rally, a three-day outdoor event scheduled as part of the town's annual motorcycle rally.
KISS also shows an Aug. 31 date in Kelseyville, CA, on its schedule, which looks to get fleshed out over the coming months with a full allotment of North American dates. "Until we sort out the next leg, we don't want to stop, so we're doing a few US shows for our enjoyment, as much as the fans," the band recently posted on its website.
The venerable rockers set out on the Alive/35 tour in March to celebrate their 35th anniversary as a band, hitting New Zealand and Australia for the first time since 1997. The group is currently playing its first European dates since the 1998-99 Psycho Circus Tour.
Read the full article at LiveDaily.com.
Displaying records 141 - 160 of 260 1 2 ... 6 7 8 9 10 ... 12 13 Last