The offical Kiss thread

thejokeriv wrote:

I guess I just don;t want to belive that he is finally losing his voice!!!!

Didn't I SAY that it sounded like Paul couldn't hit the high notes on the re-recorded version of "Forever" that came with SONIC BOOM? And nobody believed me. Well, neener neener neener.

Doesn't matter. If Paul's voice goes, they'll just replace him onstage with his robot double from "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park." No one will know the difference till he launches into "Rip and Destroy," and after that of course it won't matter anymore.... ehehehehehehe

Fat Freddy wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

I guess I just don;t want to belive that he is finally losing his voice!!!!

Didn't I SAY that it sounded like Paul couldn't hit the high notes on the re-recorded version of "Forever" that came with SONIC BOOM? And nobody believed me. Well, neener neener neener.

Doesn't matter. If Paul's voice goes, they'll just replace him onstage with his robot double from "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park." No one will know the difference till he launches into "Rip and Destroy," and after that of course it won't matter anymore.... ehehehehehehe

Cause all of us old fans will start singing along "Rip Rip RIp and Destroy!"

thejokeriv wrote:

Cause all of us old fans will start singing along "Rip Rip RIp and Destroy!"

No, no, NO! Because the song "Rip and Destroy" contains subliminal messages that will cause the fans to riot and destroy the venue!! Weren't you paying attention during the movie??

Fat Freddy wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Cause all of us old fans will start singing along "Rip Rip RIp and Destroy!"

No, no, NO! Because the song "Rip and Destroy" contains subliminal messages that will cause the fans to riot and destroy the venue!! Weren't you paying attention during the movie??

LOL!!! I missed the joke!!!!! I;m a little slow today I guess!

ultmetal wrote:

I'm glad they are adding another song from the new Cd. I think it's outstanding.

Agreed. Maybe another tune as well. Perhaps one of Gene's (I'm An Animal imho)

Cool KISS news:

Bud Light Golden Wheat presents the legendary rockers KISS on Facebook via a Ustream streaming link live from their show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. PST on Wednesday, November 25. This is the first-ever live web concert for one of rock's most iconic bands as KISS celebrates the November 19 release of their new, three-track "Guitar Hero" pack featuring "Modern Day Delilah", "I Was Made for Loving You" and "Lick It Up".

Users can watch and interact by visiting the official KISS Facebook page at facebook.com/KISS or on Ustream at www.ustream.tv/channel/kiss-live to connect with other KISS fans for a personal chat and live video experience in real-time during the show. Users who own an Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft can click the "Guitar Hero" banner at the bottom of the screen and go directly to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Xbox.com to purchase the KISS three-song track pack and queue it up for download to their Xbox 360 console. PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and Wii owners can purchase the track pack through the in-game music store in either "Guitar Hero 5" or "Band Hero".

KISS chose Ustream, the leading live video platform on the web, because of its powerful platform and scalability in reaching a global audience of unlimited size. The band wanted to connect with their legion of fans that might not have had the chance to catch them during the North American leg of their 35th-anniversary KISS Alive 35 tour, a 44-city tour that continues through December 15.

"For 35 years, KISS has rocked all over the world to sold-out crowds and set the standard for what a rock show should be. This tour will solidify our place in history for having the loudest, most entertaining and hardest rockin' show in all of music," said Gene Simmons.

The iconic band recently made KISStory when "Sonic Boom", their first album in 11 years, debuted in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Top 200. This was the highest-ever album debut for the legendary band. Frontman Paul Stanley produced the new album that marks a return to their signature '70s sound.

In creating "Sonic Boom", the band also wanted to give back by putting together a value-added release that offers three CDs for the price of one. The release includes "Sonic Boom", their centerpiece of new material including their single "Modern Day Delilah", a second disk of re-mastered KISS classics such as "Rock and Roll All Nite" and "Detroit Rock City", and a third, live disk from their show in Argentina earlier this year.

Anheuser-Busch's newest beer brand, Bud Light Golden Wheat, is the exclusive sponsor of the online concert. The sponsorship is part of the overall launch campaign for Bud Light Golden Wheat that hit store shelves nationwide on October 5.

I had to work tonight, but I've got it on the replay which starts in a few minutes. I wonder if it's a full concert, if so, that's really cool of them.

Interview with Greg Collins, co-producer of "Sonic Boom":

https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-kiss-army/interview-greg-collins-kiss-sonic-boom-producer/200280492856


Here's a quote - it answers the question about why the re-recordings were done:

Was this your first time working with KISS?

We did a series of re-recordings of their classic songs two years ago, ostensibly for use in licensings and syncs. It went really well, so they decided to release it in Japan last year as Jigoku-Retsuden and included it in this new package release [as KISS Klassics] for Wal-Mart. Prior to that, I mixed Paul’s [2006] solo album, Live to Win. That was my introduction to Paul.

Ruben Mosqueda of Sleaze Roxx spoke with former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. Following are sections from that interview:
Sleaze Roxx: I was looking at your website and I saw that you attended the KISS show in Anaheim. So I imagine you have heard "Sonic Boom"? What are your thoughts on it?
Bruce Kulick: I have heard it. It's not a record that I have heard a lot. I think I've heard it twice. I knew when it came to the live show they were only going to do two songs live anyway. I think they did two that night, I actually couldn't stay for the whole show as I had a flight the next day to Europe and I still needed to pack. I think it was wonderful that they did a new record, I'm proud of Paul [Stanley] for taking charge and producing the record. It was great that they didn't bring in anyone from the outside and he went for it. The end result was a fine record.
Sleaze Roxx: You and Eric Singer stepped aside when Peter Criss and Ace Frehley came back, Eric eventually returned and now Tommy Thayer is in the band. Were you offered the opportunity to wear the Ace paint? Would you have ever done that?
Bruce: Great question. I do get asked [that] on occasion... To be honest, I'm relieved that I wasn't asked. Honestly, playing the Ace role would be very awkward for me. It was very natural for Tommy to walk into that role, eventually being in KISS ran its course with Ace. If you followed KISS since the reunion with Ace and Peter, there were a number of times where it looked like Ace was going to miss the show, so the band had Tommy dressed up as Ace backstage ready to go. They did a private gig that Ace didn't take part in, Tommy played and then they did the promo for "That '70s Show," Ace didn't want to do it and Tommy stepped in. Tommy played Ace in a KISS tribute band that was very successful. He's a great guitarist and it was very natural for him to be Ace. For me, I think after spending all those years establishing myself as the guitarist in KISS in the non-make-up era, to then put on the paint wouldn't be a good match. Of course, I miss the guys and miss being in the band, but I think Tommy is able to do much more for them than I would be able to right now. Playing that role would not be as comfortable for me as what I used to do. If they did a "Revenge"-era version of the band and I wasn't there I'd be hurt, I'd be very hurt. I'm not hurt now and I think you can understand that sentiment.

Good to hear him speak on the Ace thing. I've always had the opinion that he should not be the guy to play Ace, but it's nice to finally read his take on it and see that he agrees.

I'd love to meet Bruce someday. He seems likes such a cool, down-to-earth dude. I saw him a couple years ago with Grand Funk Railroad. I didn't realize at the time he was in Grand Funk until he walked out on the stage. Cool surprise.

He has a great attitude. I think he was the better player but Tommy fits in fine.

I've met Bruce Kulick several times. In fact the last time I saw him (October 2008) he's like "hi dotti!" He knew MY name!

www.myspace.com/metaldotti

I filmed a video of Bruce playing with Love Gun (Kiss Tribute band and friends of mine).

Sonic Boom is growing on me. I DO love the Klassic CD! Still haven't seen the DVD yet.

I've met all original members accept Gene Simmons. The meetings were brief and most at an expo.
I hope to meet and have my pic taken with ALL FOUR original members someday.

I've been a KISS fan since 1976.

I've been a KISS fan since around 1975-76 as well. I was in grade school.

I was in high school

No surprise but a new live album :


On September 25th, the KISS Alive 35 tour kicked off in North America in Detroit, Michigan. Each of KISS' 42 shows was exclusively recorded by Concert Online and made available to purchase as a USB leather wristband with a KISS metal buckle or an instant live CD set, consisting of two CDs in a collector's box.
Concert Online is now offering a two-CD collection of remixed and remastered versions of "only the very best live performances of all KISS Alive 35 klassic hits." The result: The two-CD "Best Of KISS Alive 35" set — filled to the brim with 27 smashing live audio tracks recorded in 21 locations!
Ranging from genuine "KISS Alive!" klassics such as "Deuce," "Strutter" and "Rock and Roll All Nite," covering the all-time rock hymns "Detroit Rock City" or "Shout It Out Loud," up to their latest single, "Modern Day Delilah" and anthems such as "Lick It Up," this KISS Alive 35 two-CD set has it all.
"Best Of KISS Alive 35" track listing:
1. Deuce - Live in Greenville (10-17-09)
2. Strutter - Live in Philadelphia (10-12-09)
3. Got to Chose - Live in Hampton (10-16-09)
4. Hotter Than Hell - Live in Little Rock (10-29-09)
5. Fire House - Live in Winnipeg (11-09-09)
6. Nothin' To Loose - Live in Cleveland (09-28-09)
7. C'mon And Love Me - Live in Oshawa (10-07-09)
8. Parasite - Live in Boston (10-05-09)
9. She incl. Guitar Solo - Live in Cleveland (09-28-09)
10. Watchin' You - Live in Uncasville (10-03-09)
11. 100,000 Years incl. Drum Solo - Live in Minneapolis (11-07-09)
12. Black Diamond - Live in Oakland (11-22-09)
13. Cold Gin - Live in Detroit (09-25-09)
14. Rock And Roll All Nite - Live in Greenville (10-17-09)
15. Let Me Go Rock'N'Roll - Live in Anaheim (11-24-09)
16. Detroit Rock City - Live in Detroit (09-25-09)
17. King Of The Night Time World - Live in Uncasville (10-03-09)
18. Love Gun - Live in Atlanta (10-26-09)
19. Calling Dr. Love - Live in Birmingham (10-24-09)
20. Shock Me - Live in Fresno (11-21-09)
21. I Stole Your Love - Live in Montreal (10-01-09)
22. Shout It Out Loud - Live in Portland (11-17-09)
23. Modern Day Delilah - Live in Los Angeles (11-25-09)
24. I Love It Loud - Live in Hampton (10-16-09)
25. Lick It Up - Live in Pensacola (10-19-09)
26. Do You Love Me - Live in Seattle (11-15-09)
27. Say Yeah - Live in Atlanta (10-26-09)

Wow. KISS fans need to get together and boycott this (the band's 15th! live album). I bet that's why they finally made a studio album so they would be able to release 12 more live albums and 27 new compilations. Yeah KISS, always looking out for the fans.

A bit unnecessary but it sounds like a Concert Online thing and not really some true KISS release that'll hit the stores. Correct?

Otherwise, you know they would call it ALIVE V.

Thanks to a friend I have CD's from the concert in Philadelphia (10/12) so I may or may not get this. We'll see.

I'll get it anway. Tommy singing Shock Me could be pretty cool.

I am sure I will pick it up, even though I have the audio from the DC show. This one seems to have every single song they performed on the tour since they mixed up the set list a bit

I will eventually pick this CD also, I love live albums.

Actually I wouldn't mind hearing "Say Yeah" Live.

I was flipping channels before bed last night and stumbled across a cool story about the current KISS tour on ABC's "Nightline"...



I find it interesting (yet not totally unexpected) that Gene and Paul do all of the talking in this clip, while Tommy and Eric just stand around.

Kiss are to release their current album Sonic Boom on 180g vinyl.
This will be available in purple, red, green, blue and black – each limited to just 1,000 copies. Plus there’ll be a gatefold sleeve.
You may pre-order a copy now from www.kissonline.com