JUNE-30-12

LOVE GUN MARKS ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY

Love Gun is the KISS' sixth studio album, released on June 30th 1977 Love Gun is notable for being the first Kiss album to feature a lead vocal performance from Ace Frehley. This marks the first album for the group to feature lead vocal performances from all four band members. It was also the last studio album to feature the entire original lineup of Kiss on every track, as drummer Peter Criss was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig for most of 1979's Dynasty.

Oggi Love Gun compie 35 anni, il 30 Giugno del 1977 veniva pubblicato il sesto album dei KISS, Love Gun. Album che segna il debutto di Ace Frehley alla voce. Love Gun è anche l'ultimo album della formazione storica.

JUNE-29-12

KISS TO UNLEASH A MONSTER IN OCTOBER
From Kissonline.com: Legendary Band’s 20th Studio Album, first single "Hell or Hallelujah" available July 2 Internationally and July 3 in North America."The music is all hard-edged — they call it "thunderock" — and throughout their electrical storm solid craftsmanship prevails." – Rolling Stone, 1978 "Nice to hear some things never change." Spin, 2009 "We’re a real, flesh-and-blood rock and roll band with people who’ve spent 40 years doing what we believe in." – Paul Stanley, 2012.
Rock legends KISS return with Monster, the 20th studio album in their historic career, set for release in October through Universal Music Enterprises. The 12-track, straight-ahead rock 'n' roll album features collaborations among all four members—including co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer—in an album that shows the band at the top of its game. And that’s saying something, considering their illustrious, 40-plus year history—28 U.S. gold albums, the most gold records for any American rock band, 40 million sales in the U.S., and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide.

Confermata l'uscita di Monster per ottobre con la Universal, l'album avrà 12 pezzi mentre il singolo "Hell or Hallelujah" sarà disponibile come digital download su tutte le piattaforme web (iTunes, Amazon, Spotify) il 2 di Luglio in Europa ed il 3 negli USA.

JUNE-29-12

KISS ARRIVED IN OSLO

KISS arrived yesterday in Oslo where tomorrow they will headline the 2nd night of the Kollen Summer Festival. The concert will take place at the Holmenkollen National Arena. The following week KISS will be in London to launch the Monster book and present the new single off Monster, Hell or Halleluyah available as digital download on July 2nd in Europe and on the 3rd in the US, on the 4th of July they will play the HMV Forum in London before heading back to the US to start "THE TOUR" with Motley Crue, all dates here.

I KISS sono arrivati ad Oslo dove suoneranno domani mentre la settimana sucessiva saranno a Londra per presentare il Monster Book ed il primo singolo tratto da Monster, Hell or Halleluyah disponibile come digital download dal 2 di Luglio mentre il 4 Luglio suoneranno all'HMV Forum di Londra. Tutte le date qui.

JUNE-28-12

KISS TO QUIT AFTER THE MONSTER TOUR?

According to a recent interview with www.vg.no Gene Simmons reveals that KISS might call it a day after the Monster tour.

Gene Simmons:"The big question is what to do when the tour is over. It may be necessary to put down the band and find four new young men who can go up on stage and wear our crowns, then it may be necessary to find the heirs and arrange a KISS Idol".

Gene Simmons annuncia la fine dei KISS dopo il Monster Tour? Forse presto un KISS Idol per trovare i sostituti di Gene, Paul and Co.

JUNE-27-12

KISS READY TO ROCK EUROPE!

KISS will headline the 2nd night of the Kollen Summer Festival in Oslo, Norway next Saturday, June 30th, 2012. The concert will take place at the Holmenkollen National Arena - the roof of Oslo - made world famous by its iconic ski jump that can be seen from all over the capital, while on the 4th of July they will play the HMV Forum in London before heading back to the US to start "THE TOUR" with Motley Crue, all dates here.

I KISS presto torneranno in Europa per due date prima di iniziare il Tour Nord Americano a Luglio insieme ai Motley Crue. Il 30 ad Oslo ed il 4 Luglio a Londra all'HMV Forum. Tutte le date qui.

JUNE-26-12

MONSTER MAGAZINE OUT TODAY

From Kissonline.com: Here's a sneak peek of the first two pages of Paul Stanley's interview from KISS: Monster—The Official Album And Tour Magazine. which hits newsstands everywhere today! If Gene Simmons is KISS’ fire-breathing, Cro-Magnon wraith, Paul Stanley is its gallant dragonslayer. With his iconic, romantic makeup design, flamboyant costumes and seductive stage swagger, Stanley not only defined hard-rock glamour fantasy in the 1970s, he coupled that otherworldly visage with one of the greatest howls in music history, a primal scream of such depth, range and power that he is rightly regarded as a master. But like the band whose thunderbolt block-lettered logo he has stood in front of KISS for almost four decades, Stanley has evolved—as a songwriter, an artist, a businessman and a human being. When KISS hit hard times at the dawn of the 1980s, when the band removed their makeup and tried to become something else, when Simmons’ attentions wandered to Hollywood and sold-out arenas became half-filled stadiums, it was Stanley’s passion for the baby he helped raise that kept its pulse racing. And even in those darker times, he was still learning how to better use the brush, writing songs that were structurally even better than KISS’ output in their early years. Stanley eventually parlayed his persona into a successful stage career, playing the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera, and constantly pushed his own creative and personal boundaries. He even found himself the late-in-life father of four children, perhaps one of his most challenging and rewarding roles yet.

Ecco un assaggio del Monster Magazine in edicola oggi. Non aspettatevi rivelazioni sul nuovo album, ma comunque un must have per ogni KISS fan.

JUNE-24-12

MONSTER COVER: A PHOTO OF THE BAND

From KISS Monster Magazine, Gene Simmons: "There were originally a few concepts with an artist doing things[Monster cover art], and then it came down to, you know, what the hell are we doing? Let's just take a damn photo. And we spent an afternoon taking some photos, picked one and that's it."

Secondo quanto riportato sul KISS Monster Magazine Gene rivela che contrariamente ha quanto annunciato da Paul l'anno scorso la copertina di Monster sarà una foto del gruppo.

JUNE-23-12

HELL OR ALLELUJAH NEW SINGLE OFF MONSTER, HEAR THE 30" SAMPLE

Amazon.co.uk has uploaded a 30" sample of the long awaited new single off Monster (planned for an October release). As DeuceNews.com revealed days ago, the follow up to Sonic Boom will be released via Universal Music. The single is announced for a July 2nd debut.

On line i primi 30" dei nuovi KISS, Hell or Halleluja il nuovo singolo tratto da Monster (atteso per Ottobre), che come vi avevamo anticipato sarà pubblicato dalla Universal. Il singolo annunciato per il 2 di luglio.

JUNE-22-12

GENE SIMMONS ON BASS PLAYER

From Màrcio Augusto, www.braziliankissarmy.com.br,: Gene on the cover of Bass Player Brasil Magazine - June Edition. Amazing 18 pages with interview and lessons from our God Of Thunder.

Gene sulla copertina di Bass Player in Brasile, l'edizione di Giugno dedica 18 pagine al bassista dei KISS con foto ed intervista.

JUNE-19-12

KISS MONSTER BOOK DETAILS REVEALED

Three feet tall and two and half feet wide! As tall as a guitar!

Put on your favorite KISS songs, turn up the volume and prepare yourself for the ultimate rock book experience. Page after page of glorious, unseen, giant photographs, stunningly reproduced and hand-bound into the largest rock book ever published.

Prepare for a larger-than-life journey through 40 years of KISS, the greatest rock band in history! The latest photographic reproduction techniques and high density printing has enabled us to faithfully reproduce the ultimate KISS experience for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Be one of the lucky few to own one, but order quickly before they sell out!

Pre-Launch Price: $3499 FREE DELIVERY!!

Launch Price: $4299 FREE DELIVERY!!

Solo 1000 copie, tutte autografate, 10 possibili copertine, 35Kg di KISS foto ad un prezzo...mostruoso!!

Prezzo pre lancio $3499 (circa € 2.800) prezzo di lancio $4299 (circa € 3.400)!!!

JUNE-18-12

FANGORIA PRESENTS KISS: MONSTER! PRE-ORDER TODAY!

From FANGORIA, the planet's number one cult film, horror and fantasy culture entertainment magazine, KISS: Monster!—The Official Album And Tour Magazine will hit newsstands everywhere on June 26th and be sold direct via FANGORIA.com and KISSONLINE.com… just in time for the first week of the new KISS/Motley Crue nationwide tour! A KISS magazine made by KISS fans for KISS fans, this glossy, 72 page collector’s magazine features dozens of rare, new and never before published photographs as well as brand new 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” on the cusp of the release of MONSTER, the band’s 20th studio album. Filled with blood, spectacle, fire, passion, insight and affection, KISS: MONSTER – THE OFFICIAL ALBUM AND TOUR MAGAZINE is a souvenir no KISS fan will want to be without. Pre-order your copy now here

In uscita il 26 Giugno KISS: MONSTER ALBUM & TOUR MAGAZINE, è possibile pre-ordinarlo qui

JUNE-17-12

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: THE KISS BOND

"Hello there, here a pic of my son Alessandro, with the Cat make up and the costume I was used to wear when I was 16...The KISS bond is forever!!! Alberto"

"Ciao, guarda mio figlio grande come si è vestito a carnevale. Ha utilizzato i miei vecchi vestiti di quando avevo 16 anni, pensa che insieme ad altri tre abbiamo vinto un paio di concorsi!! KISS forever!! Alberto"

JUNE-16-12

GENE SIMMONS: MONSTER DVD IS GOING TO BE KISSOLOGY IV

Taken from the recent Ultimate Classic Rock interview:

"It’s going to be the year of the ‘Monster’ when the album comes out."

"We’re pushing the record back, because we start the American tour with Motley Crue joining us. We’ll do about 40 shows and then ‘Monster’ will come out and then the DVD and the books and all of that."

"There’s also going to be a 10-hour DVD called ‘Monster’ coming out, which is going to be ‘Kissology’ number four, the fourth one in our series."

"There’s going to be a four-foot book – literally – called ‘Monster.’ It’s so heavy that it has its own legs, because you physically cannot pick it up. It weighs, get ready for this, 45 pounds."

"Destroyer Deluxe ed. is also coming out shortly, this summer, remixed by Bob Ezrin with some outtakes and some stuff. Because it was a very pivotal record for us." More

Tratto da una recente intervista:

L'uscita di Monster è stata posposta per fare il Tour con i Motley.

L'album uscirà ad Ottobre e poi il DVD Monster di 10 ore che in pratica sarà Kissology IV, ovviamente c'è in uscita a Luglio il Monster Book e anche Destroyer Deluxe ed. è in uscita questa estate.

JUNE-15-12

TODAY IN KISSTORY: 1982 KISS KILLERS IS RELEASED

Killers is the second compilation album by KISS. The album was released only outside the United States, but quickly became available as an import. Of the twelve songs on Killers, four were new compositions recorded specifically for the album. These new songs were recorded at the behest of Phonogram Records, in response to the commercial failure of 1981's Music from "The Elder".

Oggi nel 1982 veniva pubblicato KISS Killers, la seconda compilation dei KISS, imizialmente solo in Europa. Delle 12 traccie, 4 suono nuove composizioni.

JUNE-14-12

KISS TO DEBUT MONSTER SINGLE, MONSTER BOOK AND PLAY LONDON FORUM ON JULY 4TH!!

Rock Legends KISS are rolling out into London in July and taking over the UK with not just a single release (July 2nd), but also a book release and an intimate show at London’s Forum on July 4th. Gene, Paul, Tommy and Eric will be performing to their KISS Army of fans at the celebrated London venue for one night only as a fundraiser for the Help for Heroes charity. The band has always supported the US troops at their gigs over the years but this year, on Independence Day, the US rockers will be backing our wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women by raising money with this unique concert. All proceeds from the concert will go to the charity. Tickets on Kissonline.com, MONSTER will be out sometime in October.

Finalmente la conferma ufficiale: il singolo di Monster in uscita il 2 Luglio insieme alla presentazione del MONSTER Book e dello special gig a Londra al HMV Forum il 4, MONSTER uscirà in Ottobre!!

JUNE-11-12

EXCLUSIVE INSIDE LOOK OF THE MONSTER BOOK

"L'ARENA" Verona's newspaper published an exclusive in depth article on the MONSTER BOOK being printed at EBS Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei next to Verona.

The book will be 70x100 cm, 202 pages and more then kg35 of weight!!

Everything is wrapped into secrecy, the Company managers signed an agreement with KISS in which is clearly stated every piece of unused paper, photo, ect must be returned to KISS, no exceptions! Only KISS have the rights to all the materials used and unused for the publication...more

Ecco alcuni dati "Mostruosi" del Monster Book secondo quanto pubblicato oggi da "L'Arena" di Verona: 70 centimetri per un metro, 202 pagine, un peso che supera i 35 chilogrammi. In pratica ogni pagina è un maxi poster che pesa un etto e mezzo. «Abbiamo dato uno sguardo da vicino per una prova finale dell'enorme libro mostro»

JUNE-05-12

KISS SIGHTING: MY KISS SOCCER TEAM!!

Thanks Lorenzo Piccinini for sending DeuceNews.com this great photo.

Grazie a Lorenzo per la foto!!

JUNE-05-12

MONSTER BOOK TO BE PRINTED IN ITALY

From Kissonline.com:"KISS got an up close and personal look at a "finished proof" of the massive KISS Monster book last week and were quite impressed. Gene was quoted as saying, "It's fantastic!" After Paul had his first look he said, "This book is way beyond my expectations. The photos are incredible at this size. It's not a coffee table book, it's a coffee table!" The KISS Monster book is a retrospective featuring all the different eras of KISS in makeup, starting in the early years and continuing on to present day. "We selected photos that captured the absolute essence of being in and around a KISS concert," says Tommy. "Ten different editions will be dedicated personally to the KISS Army of the biggest countries we've toured throughout the World," Tommy continues, "each edition will feature a different cover featuring the flag of that nation and inside each book there will be a personally signed, dated and numbered dedication page from the band." The book is presently being custom printed in Italy at EBS Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei, one of the finest book manufacturers in the world. Each individual copy will be handmade with no machines involved in the finishing and binding of the book. Each book will have a character and feel of its own, at the same time retaining explicit high production standards.
KISS will officially unveil the KISS Monster book in July. Stay Tuned!

Il mega libro Monster in uscita a luglio sarà stampato e rilegato a mano in Italia presso EBS Editoriale Bortolazzi Stei e sarà pubblicato con diverse copertine in ragione del paese di destinazione e autografato dalla band.

JUNE-01-12

KISS TEAMS UP AGAIN WITH UNIVERSAL RECORDS

DeuceNews.com got words (not confirmed by the band) KISS 20th studio album, Monster, will be released via KISS records/Universal. Recently also Simmons Records signed a distribution agreement with Universal and it's more likely both Monster and the Destroyer Deluxe editon will be part of the same deal. Monster is now set for a fall release, once "The Tour" with Motley Crue will be ended.

Sembra più che probabile che sarà la Universal a distribuire Monster. I KISS sono tornati a lavorare con la Universal dopo che anche la Simmons Records ha siglato un accorda di distribuzione. Sia Monster che Destroyer Deluxe editon fanno parte dello stesso accordo. Monster è ora previsto in uscita questo autunno dopo la fine del "The Tour".