EDDIE TRUNK

14-08-09

EDDIE TRUNK TALKS ABOUT KISS, ACE, BRUCE AND PETER NEXT RELEASES

Ciao Eddie!!!
One year later I'm back to you and...what a year had been for KISS fans! KISS new album is around the corner, Ace's Anomaly is like a rocket ready to ride, Bruce's BK3 practically done and I heard also about a possible new album from Peter!!! What are your thoughts and expections for KISS, Ace and Bruce highly anticipated new albums?
I think clearly the Kiss album will have the bigggest marketing and name value and the highest profile. All reports are it will be part of an exclusive deal with a major retail outlet here in the USA, something acts like Journey and AC/DC have already done to great success. I have not heard a note of the CD so really no idea what it will sound like. Tommy and Eric are both great players so I have no doubt the musicianship will be solid. Kiss's music over the years has had many turns and directions so it should be interesting to see where they go. I'll have a hard time looking at a Kiss album with the image of Ace and Peter on it though. I just don't get why they don't give Tommy and Eric their own identity, but I will listen with an open mind.
Ace's album I heard and it's solid. Ace is not going to reinvent the wheel.
You know what you will get with him and it's pretty much what Kiss/Ace fans will want and love. Straight up no nonsense hard rock. The biggest thing about Ace's album is his vocal. He is singing better than he has in a long time because he's sober. I also advised him on the lead track from the CD and think the first single "Outer Space" is a perfect first single.
Listening to BK's album as I type this. Sounds real good and has Gene as a guest. Bruce is a great player but outside of the hard core Kiss fans he is a somewhat under the radar guy. His music doesn't rely so much on the Kiss formula. I think he did the smart thing getting many guests on the album and showcasing his playing. He will have the toughest road selling the CD just because of the lower level of awareness for him outside the Kiss world and in the mainstream.

Have you heard too about a new Rock&roll album from the old Pete?
Peter told me a while ago he had a rock record ready but no idea where thatstands. Kiss fans are loyal to Peter but the music that is most in his heart is not what Kiss fans want to hear, so It's harder for him.
You recently hosted Ace on your radio show, did he mentioned to you of a possible Anomaly European tour?
He wants to tour everywhere he told me. I'm sure it will all come down to where the most interest from promoters is. Like any tour.
Well and what's on your side? What about your projects and business?
I'm still doing two live national radio shows. One on satellite on Sirius/XM and one on FM radio live from New York City and syndicated to others. The way the landscape for radio is in NYC I'm pretty sure my show will be the only outlet for airplay for Kiss, Ace or BK in their hometown, but I'm happy to fill that void for the Kiss fans. I am also now gearing up to shoot the third season of my TV show for VH1 Classic called "That Metal Show". We are booking guests now and have some great stuff lined up. The show has been a big hit and we have all new shows coming in October. My website recently launched a members side and for a small fee you can hear my radio shows and interviews both on audio and video so come see me at www.EddieTrunk.com
Eddie, thanks again for your time and your love for the good music!!!
Keep in touch!
Fabio

September 2008

Ciao Eddie,
First of all thanks so much to dedicate some of your time to me and to the Italian KISS ARMY.
Some of us know you very well being one of the most notable KISS fun in the USA!!!
I whish anyhow to let other Italian folks (mainly who still do not know English so well) to meet you.
Could you briefly tell us who you are and which are your main current activities?
 I have been in the music business in the USA for 25 years. My jobs have included music radio, retail, writing, record label and TV. I was VP of Megaforce Records from 1986-1990 and my first signing was Ace Frehley. Worked on all four solo releases. Currently I have two national radio shows. One live from New York City on Q104.3 and syndicated stations, one live on XM satellite radio. I was a music TV host for VH1 Classic from 2001-2005. I have a brand new show coming to the channel November of this year called "That Metal Show". Its a roundtable discussion with rock and metal artists. Two very funny comics as co-hosts.
You are a long time fan, since the early days. Most of us knew KISS for the first time only in the late ’70, with the “disco hit” IWMFLY.
When did you hit by KISS for the very first time and which are your memory of those times
I was in 7th grade. Walking home from school with a friend who stopped in to a record store to buy what was then the new Kiss album R&R Over. He suggested I check out the band and I purchased Destroyer. Next day I went back and had my parents buy me every album they had and it was all consuming then. Prior to Kiss I had just been listening to pop bands. My first favorite group was a band called The Raspberries, but when I heard and saw Kiss it changed everything, but Raspberries still have some great music!
We finally have the chance to see KISS again on tour last year after almost 9 years. You, on the other hand saw many concerts and tours.
What do you think of this latest (last?) line up?
I think the current band sounds great and Tommy and Eric are great players. I have known them both for years. My only issue with the present lineup is that I wish Tommy and Eric has their own identity like Eric or Vinnie did. Doesn't sit right with me to see these guys play the role of someone else. I know it's not their decision, but I would be much more into it if they were not dressed as Ace and Peter and were their own persona. Just looks and feels wrong to me, but that's just my opinion.
Are you planning to have some interviews with some of them in the next future?
KISS members past and present are always welcome on my shows. They have all been on over the years and I am proud to be one of the true real supporters of their music on radio. The door is always open if they want to come on but it's up to them, not me. 
Well, hope to get in touch with you soon for exiting news about Ace new solo effort and possibly a new KISS world wide tour!!!
Eddie, thanks again for your time and, as you said to me you are half Italian, please come here and be my guest when ever you want!!!
Keep in touch
Deuce