MAY-30-12

A NOTE FROM TOMMY: LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RELEASE OF MONSTER THIS FALL

From www.tommythayer.com:

"Hi, looking forward to a big tour this summer of North America and then the release of Monster this fall. Also, stay tuned for details on my new Epiphone TT Signature guitar, coming soon! Keep it rockin' - Tommy"

Tommy Thayer dal suo sito conferma l'uscita d Monster per questo autunno e presto i dettagli per la sua nuova chitarra Epiphone TT Signature.

MAY-30-12

KISS PROMO VIDEO FOR NORWEGIAN SUMMMER FESTIVAL

KISS will headline the 2nd night of the Kollen Summer Festival in Oslo, Norway on Saturday, June 30th, 2012. The concert will take place at the Holmenkollen National Arena. This new two day festival will feature 26 artists on three stages! Here below the videoclip directed by Lasse Gretland.

Video promo per il concerto del 30 Giugno ad Oslo dove i KISS chiuderanno la serata di ssabato.

MAY-29-12

ERIC SINGER: HOW WE WORKED ON MONSTER

Mitch Lafon from BraveWords.com caught up with the veteran KISS drummer Eric Singer in the fifth and final installment of their series of interviews focusing on the 20th anniversary of the brilliant KISS Revenge album. Here an excerpt about the upcoming KISS new album Monster. How was it working on the new KISS album, Monster? Singer: “When we first started working, Paul wanted to get all together and flush ideas out. He wanted it to be fresh with no old riffs that somebody had worked on a previous record (that you’re just trying to re-write). Gene will write 30 or 40 ideas just to come up with four songs for the record. That’s the way he works. Gene, Tommy and I went into a demo studio a couple of times to put some ideas down and I told Gene, ‘I think you have another solo record here.’ I told him that when we have a break, we should go in and put some of these other ideas down. He’s got a couple of songs that are in the style of ‘World Without Heroes.’ They’re really good. When, Gene writes in that style it kind of reminds me of a George Harrison kind of a thing, but Paul didn’t want any slower, mellower, ballad type songs on the record. He wanted everything rock n’ roll. Understandably, he had a point of view on the style and direction of the record. So, that’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to stick to that point of view. No outside writers. No old material. All new material written by the band now. Nobody, but the band plays on the record. Nobody, but the band sings on the record. Nothing and that’s what it is.” More

Nella quinta e ultima puntata dell'approfondimento su Revenge condotto da Mitch Lafon di Bravewords Eric Singer parla anche di come hanno lavorato su Monster e di come, ancora una volta, l'unico e vero leader in studio è stato Paul Stanley, che ha dettato i tempi e i modi delle composizioni e delle registrazioni.

MAY-28-12

ON THE ROAD WITH DEAN AND KISS

Edward Lapple from barefootmusicnews.com sat down with Dean Snowden, official photographer and VIP Meet and Greet specialist for KISS, talking life on the road with KISS and more, here some excerpt: "My gig is to make sure that the fans have a good time and that the band has a good time. Most of the photos that I take are for KISS Online. Gene is a big proponent of the web site. It’s a great tool to get to your fans. I mean, obviously, that’s who you’re talking to. That’s who you’re preaching to. Those are your people and Gene and Paul are behind everything that goes on at the web site. There couldn’t be more hands-on people in rock that deal with their own band. These guys get in there… as everybody knows Gene does the work, Paul’s just a little more quiet about it, a little more behind the scenes. They really push that product and it’s a good product and the fans love it, it’s pretty cool.” More

Volete sapere come si vive in Tour con i KISS? Ecco un'interessante intervista a Dean Snowden fotografo ufficiale e VIP Meet&Greet specialist su barefootmusicnews.com

MAY-28-12

NEW SEASON OF GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS DEBUTS TODAY ON A&E

The new season of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" kicks off today, Monday May 28, at 9/8 C on A&E. After a 28 year courtship, Gene and Shannon are finally man and wife. But just because a ring is on her finger does not mean all of their troubles are behind them. When Shannon decides to adopt a child some of Gene's past indiscretions rear their head to drive another wedge between them. Video

Debutta oggi la nuova stagione di "Gene Simmons Family Jewels"

MAY-23-12

THIS DAY IN KISSTORY: 1979 DYNASTY IS RELEASED

Dynasty is the seventh KISS' studio album. It was produced by Vini Poncia and released on Casablanca Records on May 23, 1979. Dynasty marked the first time that the original four members of Kiss did not all appear together for the entire album. In later interviews, the band admitted that they started to listen to outsiders about what direction the music should go around the time of Dynasty.

MAY-20-12

THIS DAY IN KISSTORY: 1980 UNMASKED IS RELEASED

Unmasked is the eighth KISS' studio album, released on May 20 1980. It was the last studio album to feature the original lineup of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss until the band reunited. Criss actually had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig (uncredited) played all the drums on the album. The album reached #35 on the US Billboard chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA on July 30, 1980.

MAY-19-12

TODAY REVENGE TURNS 20
Revenge, the most consistent album ever released during the non-makeup KISS era celebrates its 20th anniversary. Revenge is the 16th KISS studio album, released on May 19, 1992. It was the band's first album after the death of long-time drummer Eric Carr in November 1991. Carr was replaced by Eric Singer. It was KISS' first album since the 1979 Dynasty to reach Top 10 in United States, although it would quickly fall off the charts. The album was a success over the world, reaching the Top 20 in seven other countries. It was certified gold by the RIAA on July 20, 1992. The album was dedicated to Carr, and the last track ("Carr Jam 1981") was a demo he had recorded soon after joining the group

MAY-17-12

TOMMY&ERIC ON MONSTER: OUT IN THE FALL

Among many things KISS talked during the last Indy Expo, Tommy and Eric confirmed the recent news about Monster. The album is recorded and mixed and will be out in the fall, although no proper date has been planned yet. The album release will be followed by a world wide Monster Tour. "All for the love of rock and roll" has been confirmed as a new song title. More

MAY-15-12

KISS HEADING TO LONDON FIRST WEEK OF JULY!!!

While at the Indy KISS Expo Tommy confirmed KISS will be in London first week of July promoting the Monster book, possibilities that KISS will play at the London HMV Forum on July 4th are getting more and more...

KISS Monster book will be released with 15 different covers, each of them with 15 different country flags, here the USA one.

MAY-14-12

TOMMY THAYER EPIPHONE SIGNATURE'S MODEL COMING

According to some posts and tweets by Tommy a new Epiphone signature's model is on its way to be marketed.

A quanto cripticamente postato da Tommy la Epiphone dovrebbe commercializzare a breve un suo modello signature.

MAY-13-12

MONSTER BOOK NEW PHOTOS PREVIEW AT INDY KISS EXPO

Both Tommy and Eric along with Keith Leroux presented some new amazing photos that will be on the new Monster book, for what concern the Monster album..."it will be out soon"...

Presentate all'Indy KISS Expo alcune nuove foto contenute nel nuovo Monster book, per quanto riguarda l'album..."uscirà presto"...

MAY-13-12

KISS ADDS NEW DATE TO THE TOUR: AUG-01-12 LOUISVILLE

KISS-Motley Crue The Tour add a new date on August 1st at KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, KY, presale begins Wednesday 05/16/12 at 10:00  Livenation.com

Nuova data aggiunta al THE TOUR, 1 Agosto al KFC YUMI Center di Louisville, prevendite dal 16 Maggio su Livenation.com

MAY-13-12

THIS DAY IN KISSTORY: KISS ROCKS THE ARENA DI VERONA

This day four years ago, May 13 2008, KISS rocks one of the most ancient roman amphiteather in the world in front of a sold out crowd during the ALIVE 35 TOUR, KISS Alive in Verona, Italy!!

Quattro anni fa: i KISS all'Arena di Verona durante l'ALIVE 35 TOUR!

MAY-12-12

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC SINGER

Today our friend and great drummer Eric Singer turns 54, DeuceNews.com wishes him happy birthday!!

Buon compleanno al nostro amico e grandissimo batterista Eric Singer che oggi compie 54 anni.

MAY-08-12

KISS MONSTER: THE OFFICIAL ALBUM AND TOUR MAGAZINE IS COMING (from Fangoria.com)

Brought to you by FANGORIA, the world’s number-one cult film and horror entertainment magazine, KISS: MONSTER—The Official Album and Tour Magazine is a mag made by KISS fans for KISS fans, and it’s on the way this summer.

Celebrating the upcoming release of MONSTER, the band’s 20th album, and their accompanying summer tour with Motley Crue, this glossy, 72-page collectors’ magazine features dozens of rare, new and never-before-published photographs as well as fresh interviews with KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, wherein they muse on the past, reflect on the present and look to what lies in store for “the hottest band in the world…KISS!”

You’ll also get a thorough, critical look at the full KISS discography; a preview of MONSTER by the band; secrets behind The Tour; a look at the design of the new KISS costumes as well as their outfits worn through the ages; Simmons and Stanley remembering classic KISS albums like CREATURES OF THE NIGHT and ALIVE; an in-depth retrospective of the delirious TV movie KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK; and so much more! Edited by FANGORIA EIC (and card-carrying KISS Army member) Chris Alexander, this towering salute to the band’s ever-evolving mythology is one that every self-respecting KISS fan MUST have.

KISS: MONSTER—The Official Album and Tour Magazine will be on newsstands everywhere in late June, and will also be available to order through KISSonline.com and Fangoria.com.

In arrivo il Magazine ufficiale del Monster Album and Tour in vendita a fine Giugno nelle edicole Americane su Fangoria.com e su Kissonline.com

MAY-03-12

MONSTER IS DUE OUT THIS FALL

From Variety.com: "Last week, Kiss co-founder and frontman Paul Stanley was busy preparing for an upcoming co-headlining tour with Motley Crue, just after putting the final touches on the group's studio record, "Monster", which is due out this fall and will be inevitably followed by yet another tour." More

Secondo quanto riporta Variety.com Paul Stanley ha rivelato che "Monster" sarà pubblicato in autunno a cui seguirà un nuovo tour...

MAY-03-12

GENE SIMMONS TALKS MONSTER ALBUM WITH BILLBOARD.COM

Today Billboard.com posted an article about Gene heading to Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp and Gene talking Monster. Apparently it seems a copy paste of past interviews with nothing really new and still the July release date... Here some excerpt:"It's like 'Revenge' meets 'Destroyer' -- just guitar and drums, nothing else. No keyboards, no little boys' choir, no strings, no nothing. Band-written." About the Monster book "should weigh 100 pounds or more" and come with its own stand. "It's something you can't put on your coffee table, 'cause it'll crush it. It IS the coffee table." More

Oggi Billboard.com pubblica apparantemente una "nuova" intervista con Gene che sembra più un copia incolla di precedenti dichiarazioni in merito a Monster e di cui si parla ancora di uscita a luglio... sarà un mix tra Revenge e Destroyer, completamente scritto dalla band e senza tastiere, cori di bambini, archi o altre aggiunte, solo chiarre, basso e batteria.

MAY-03-12

KISS TO ROCK MASSIVE NORWEGIAN FESTIVAL!!!
KISS will headline the 2nd night of the Kollen Summer Festival in Oslo, Norway on Saturday, June 30th, 2012. The concert will take place at the Holmenkollen National Arena. Visit www.kollenfest.no for information on the show, or www.billettservice.no to purchase tickets. More infos on Kissonline.com

I KISS saranno gli headliner il 30 Giugno al Kollen Summer Festival di Oslo, Norvegia. Info www.kollenfest.no, biglietti www.billettservice.no

MAY-03-12

KISS IS EVERYWHERE: ALEC BALDWIN IN "ROCK OF AGES"

Actor Alec Baldwin in his KISS t-shirt with director Adam Shankman during the filming of "Rock of Ages" out June 15 in the USA.

Alec Baldwin durante le riprese del film  "Rock of Ages" in uscita il 15 Giugno negli USA.

MAY-02-12

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS MAY 28TH

Legendary rock god and multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons returns with his unconventional family for an all-new season of A&E’s hit series “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” premiering with a special one-hour episode on Monday, May 28 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Season seven, which continues the longest running celebrity family-based series on television, begins with a shocking moment for America’s most traditional, non-traditional family. After going through their most tumultuous year of their 28-year history, Gene and Shannon finally tied the knot. However, that doesn’t mean all their troubles have magically gone away. In what promises to be the most explosive season ever, Shannon decides she wants to adopt a child, and the entire family battles over her decision.

Nuova stagione per “Gene Simmons Family Jewels”, questa volta dopo il matrimonio Shannon vuole adottare un bambino...Gene dirà si un'altra volta?

MAY-01-12

2012 INDIANAPOLIS KISS FAN EXPO

The 2012 INDIANAPOLIS KISS Fan Expo will take place on Saturday, May 12th at the Indianapolis Marriott East 7202 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 1:00PM to 10:00PM (11am for Platinum and VIP ticket holders!).
This year's Special guests are KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and KISS drummer Eric Singer! This is Tommy's first official appearance as a guest at a KISS Expo, and his only KISS Expo appearance this year! Come meet Tommy and Eric as KISS gets ready to hit the road for "THE TOUR" 2012! Each band member will also do a Q/A and be available for photos an autographs.

L'annuale INDIANAPOLIS KISS Fan Expo si terrà Sabato 12 Maggio con special guests Tommy Thayer ed Eric Singer!