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Kiss Enters The Billboard Charts At Number 2 With New Album, "Sonic Boom"

posted Oct 14, 2009 at 7:47 AM by Diamond Oz.  (30 Comments)

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American rock legends KISS have enetered the Billboard album charts at number two with their first studio album in eleven years, "Sonic Boom." The record sold around 104,485 copies in it's first week of release. The album has also entered the German album charts at number four, the Dutch album charts at number thirteen and the British album chart at number fourteen.

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30 Comments on "Kiss Enters The Billboard Charts At Number 2"

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1. MetalBro4Life writes:

YES!!!!!! Glad it's NOT #1. That has to be a blow to Gene's ego. And only 104,485 copies? Lame! By next week they'll be off the top 10.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 7:59 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Diamond Oz writes:

By today's standards, selling over 100,000 copies is a big achievement. That should be obvious by the fact it got so high in the charts.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 8:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. EXCITER writes:

Good! Seeing them for the 20th time this Friday night in Hampton, VA. Everyone has comments, both good and bad about KISS. It's ok. To each his own. I've been loyal to them since the mid-70's. I'm almost 44 and also love the metal bands of today (hence the reason I visit this site). If it rocks you, it rocks you!

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 8:07 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. killernofiller writes:

I will say there's nothing more rabidly loyal than a Kiss fan. That said, I have to wonder if any of the "Kiss Army" feel at all slighted by the inclusion of Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer in make-up? It's no secret Kiss are all about marketing themselves and cashing in (I forgot who Kiss were when I discovered Metallica's "Pastor of Muppets") but I thought that was a new high in lows....Ace and Peter have to be disgustipated....

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 9:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. EXCITER writes:

I was a little taken back when the newbies were put in the character make-up, but - I'd rather see the band continue with make-up instead of not. It's all for the show, and it's such a great show. Although I'm a great fan of the original band, Tommy Thayer and especially Eric Singer are MUSICALLY much better than Ace and Peter. So, in response to KILLERNOFILLER, being an original KISS ARMY SGT, I don't feel slighted. Sometimes you have to lose weight to look/feel better!

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 9:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. killernofiller writes:

I do have to agree that Thayer/Singer are musically superior to Frehley/Criss...If Eric Carr hadn't passed I'm sure he'd still be poundin' the skins. Any word on why Thayer instead of Bruce Kulick? While I grew away from Kiss, I still kinda check up on them from time to time for the sake of nostalgia...I always thought Kulick was top knotch.....

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:11 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. EXCITER writes:

Yea - Thayer looks more like Ace than Bruce does in make-up! LOL! Thayer has been with the band for a very long time doing this and that. It was Thayer that taught Ace his old licks for the reunion tour. You're right - Bruce is top notch, but it seems he can't do it on his own. I picked-up his UNION stuff - was ok. I picked-up his solo stuff - was subpar.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 11:03 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. killernofiller writes:

Thanx for the info, EXCITER....good to have an exchange without the usual name-calling and trolling....

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 11:10 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. EXCITER writes:

Really.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 11:17 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. RTB writes:

I guess the M&Ms and that spectacular american idol performance did it,....by finishing #2 genes ego wont be bruised at all, that just means theyll be around longer and promoting other gimmicks til one of them drops dead....all seriousness i make fun of kiss but im happy for them, just wish peter and ace were still with them thats all

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 11:24 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. spiral_architect writes:

michael buble beat KISS on the charts? what a joke!

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 11:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. wilco writes:

have a feeling this will be a long treat
but who is buying this album
and why so high in the charts
guess gen will make a new reallity show about his new album

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 12:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. killernofiller writes:

Yeah, Gene is a media-whore. I can't say I'm stoked about a "new" Kiss offering, but I will spin "Alive" once in a while and trip on 'the good old days'. As far as reality shows go, I think Gene is the furthest removed from. As a nostalgia act, I think Kiss know their audience and cater to accordingly. Maybe they'll shock the world and put out a killer rock n' roll album. Or maybe (likely) not. Anyway, regardless of my cynism, I hope they do well.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 2:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Diamond Oz writes:

The two songs I've heard I was really impressed with and any friend of mine who bought the album said it was way better than what they expected.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 2:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. TheMidnightCowboy writes:

I'll say this about KISS...2 nights ago(Monday) i saw KISS in philly at the wachovia center, and the next night(last night) i saw Shadows Fall, 2 Cents, Otep and (ugh) FFDP in philly at the TLA. KISS owns FFDP live to the point where its funny, and KISS has 2 members in they're 60's. I guess my point is id rather have KISS at #2 than a garbage band from our generation that makes us all look bad.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 4:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. spiral_architect writes:

if you rock, you rock...........it doesn't matter what age you are!

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 8:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Atomicvai writes:

If all the losers who still live in their parents basements and download music for free actually bought the album it would be 500k+ .... it's so sad what music has become.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 9:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. deathfreak writes:

Eh even though I dont like kiss at least its not a nother pop or rap album. Most rabid fan base would have to go to ICP I dont like them either. But thats just my opinion.

NP Blood duster Iwannadoitwithadonna

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. blood gummer writes:

Why do you have to "live in your parents' basement" to steal music? I steal plenty of music but I live in the attic so f*** you!

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. deathfreak writes:

Dude You would be surprised how many people by music. Most of the people who like kiss Bought the album were in YOUR generation. as for our generation most of us dont even like them. I persenally by all my music. Dude also there are like 90 year old grannies who download I would think there parents are dead. So before say something about anything think about it. people in every age brackrt download. Its not just us. and kiss would never have sold 500000 copies in the first week even when they where in there hayday.

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. GENESIM1 writes:

Saw KISS last night in DC for the 31st time they are just like a great bottle of wine they get better with age. Gene and Paul still rocking like they were 35 yrs ago . Eric and Tommy they both add new flair to all ready is the GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD !!!!! KISS

# Oct 14, 2009 @ 10:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. wilco writes:

have to say they put on a good live show
still lissen once a while to their old music like alive 1 and 2 and destroyer afther un masked dont care about kiss any more

# Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. electric writes:

been a KISS fan since i was 10yrs. old. Just turned 41 on the 10th. seen them once in that span of time, louisville ky. animalize tour. GREAT show!! wanted to see them in '96 but by the time i got off hold at the radio station..the tickets had sold out. This Band,this entity known as KISS is the the GREATEST thing to happen to music. and so what if gene is a media whore as someone put it... these guys(gene &paul) are smart, they know how to run a business and they know how to deliver the goods. so...in closing...let me say this......God gave us rock-n-roll....but Gene & paul gave us KISS.
Live forever guys.
electric

# Oct 15, 2009 @ 5:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. TripleSixFUckU writes:

"KISS is for fa**ots!"

# Oct 15, 2009 @ 7:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. deathfreak writes:

God gave us kiss? Tell me something if you can prove there is one I will by everything kiss has ever put out All albums all merch everything. I belive there was also a point where they put some pretty bad albums.

# Oct 15, 2009 @ 9:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Pepsi_Cola writes:

Haha! Not only does deathfreak not have the ability to read and comprehend, he can't spell either. He said God gave us Rock and Roll (citing the kiss song God Gave Rock n' Roll to You) then went on to state but Gene and Paul gave us KISS. Try this with me B-U-Y. Ignorance doesn't escape you my friend.

# Oct 16, 2009 @ 11:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. wilco writes:

well yeah dont think god gave us r&r but satan did
unless you are a stryper fan than you must believe god gave us R&r

# Oct 16, 2009 @ 12:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. Coca_Cola writes:

Pepsi sucks

# Oct 17, 2009 @ 12:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. kid_on_a_bike writes:

KISS sucks

# Oct 21, 2009 @ 10:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. Emo_Hunter175 writes:

KISS lol thats not KISS I am sorry Gene but without Ace and Criss Kiss is incomplete... Saw them years back and am attending the upcoming Calgary gig. Looking forward to the stage performance and how badly they are going to be auto-tuned.

# Oct 21, 2009 @ 7:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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