The offical Kiss thread

I can't deny, I'm a bit interested in the deluxe Destroyer, even if it is a blatant cash-grab.

KISS came down to London the other night and played a sold out 2000 capacity gig. It was pretty fantastic - loved every moment. However, I can't help but feel Paul's voice is really starting to go.

Still, amidst the '70s classics, they played 'Crazy Nights' and 'Lick It Up', so I can't complain!

Kiss released a series of lyric videos in various languages for Hell or Hallelujah:



I dig the track. I hope the rest of Monster is this good.

I like the song a lot too. I bet I've played it at least once a day since it was released.

There is an interesting discussion regarding the new single at the following link:


http://www.bravewords.com/news/186620

For me, the book, Gene's hype hasn't tainted the new KISS track experience at all. Like Mitch Lafon, I've learned over the years to take Gene's comments with a grain of salt. I listen to what Paul has to say. Gene may be the biggest fan of the band, but Paul is the heart and soul of KISS.

Track Listing for the upcoming Destroyer: Resurrected cash-grab has been made public:

"Destroyer: Resurrected" track listing:

01. Detroit Rock City
02. King Of The Night Time World
03. God Of Thunder
04. Great Expectations
05. Flaming Youth
06. Sweet Pain
07. Shout It Out Loud
08. Beth
09. Do You Love Me?
10. Sweet Pain (original guitar solo) (bonus track)

...that's IT? ONE freaking bonus track, and it's just "Sweet Pain" with the "original" guitar solo? B.F.D. Pffft. Pass on this. I never really liked "Sweet Pain" that much in the first place...

I was hoping that maybe "Ain't None Of Your Business," a Peter Criss vocal track that was demo'd for Destroyer but didn't make the cut for the record, might finally see the light of day... but then I guess they'd have to pay Peter.



Gotta admit that artwork would look cool on a t-shirt, though.

what a rip. One bonus track??

It's a completely new mix of the album, right? I thought that was the entire point.

Meh. Couldn't care less. I'll respectfully pass and wait til October

S.D. wrote:

It's a completely new mix of the album, right? I thought that was the entire point.

Yeah, remixed by Bob Ezrin himself.

Quote :

On August 21, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release KISS's 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album "Destroyer: Resurrected", newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact.

Fat Freddy wrote:

S.D. wrote:

It's a completely new mix of the album, right? I thought that was the entire point.

Yeah, remixed by Bob Ezrin himself.

Quote :

On August 21, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release KISS's 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album "Destroyer: Resurrected", newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact.

That's what I thought, I'm not sure why people expected something different, it appears it is exactly as it was advertised.

S.D. wrote:

That's what I thought, I'm not sure why people expected something different, it appears it is exactly as it was advertised.

Cuz the hype for this thing kept mentioning additional "rare and unreleased recordings rediscovered during the mixing process"....

Fat Freddy wrote:

S.D. wrote:

That's what I thought, I'm not sure why people expected something different, it appears it is exactly as it was advertised.

Cuz the hype for this thing kept mentioning additional "rare and unreleased recordings rediscovered during the mixing process"....

and because plural means more than one...

Where does Gene come up with this sh!t???



Would you describe it as an unholy alliance or the cutest collaboration (cutest collaboration) ever made? Toilet paper featuring Sanrio's beloved Hello Kitty channeling the dark allure of KISS members may be surprising but come on, you know this odd pairing is going to be a collectable gold mine!

The famous feline sheds her adorable pink garb for black, and adds the trademark face makeup that channels KISS. Traditionalists will be comforted to see both parties agreed on keeping some pink in the bows and of course an interpretation of Gene Simmons' tongue.

This isn't some knockoff, back alley operation either. Animenewsnetwork.com reports Gene Simmons himself confirmed meeting with Sanrio execs to hammer out a deal.

The unusual toilet paper will be part of a collection of collaborative items that already includes the Hello Kitty plush dolls that recreate the famous faces on KISS' Dynasty album shown below. The swag will be sold at KISS concerts worldwide.

It sounds like genius to me.

If you are brave enough to use the toilet paper for the purpose it was intended I applaud you. Personally I wouldn't want the faces of either of these brands responsible for wiping my bum…that would be uber-creepy for me. I think I'd rather just behold the awesomeness of the pairing sitting around scaring my other collectibles.

http://dvice.com/archives/2012/07/hello-kitty-and.php

I don't want either one of those evil, soulless entities near my bunghole.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I don't want either one of those evil, soulless entities near my bunghole.

Gene $immon$ and KISS Present Hello Sh!tty Toilet Paper

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.


This is KISS s 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album Destroyer: Resurrected, newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. Sweet Pain will include the original Ace Frehley guitar solo, which was replaced on the original release.

Destroyer: Resurrected will also include rare photos, a new essay by Ezrin and the originally intended cover artwork.

ultmetal wrote:

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.

Me too. I'm looking forward to hearing it.

ultmetal wrote:

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.


This is KISS s 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album Destroyer: Resurrected, newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. Sweet Pain will include the original Ace Frehley guitar solo, which was replaced on the original release.

Destroyer: Resurrected will also include rare photos, a new essay by Ezrin and the originally intended cover artwork.

It's interesting to note that if the band is restoring the original ACE solo to "Sweet Pain" then Gene's story about Ace never showing up to record a solo is proven to be the BS that Ace always said it was.

According to Gene Simmons, "Bob rearranged the song and Ace never showed up to play his parts so we brought in Dick Wagner to come in and play the solo." (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

According to Ace Frehley, "I had done a solo on "Sweet Pain" and it was okay. I said, 'Maybe I'll come in tomorrow and take another shot at it." Dick Wagner, the guy who plays lead guitar on the Alice Cooper records, was in town. He stopped by the studio and I'm not sure exactly what went down, whether Gene or Paul said, 'Why don't we let Dick Wagner take a show at doing the solo?' Dick's a very good guitar player. He just knocked out a great solo. They decided to keep it but they didn't even let me know about it. They didn't check with me or ask me if it was okay. When I first played the record back, I go, 'That's not my fu**in' solo! What the f**k is this?' I called Gene and tore him a new sfincter. He gave me some ox manur saying, 'We tried to call you but we couldn't find you.' One of many ox manur stories, lies, lies, lies. (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

I'm getting this release too. It will be funny if Ace's solo sounds better than the one Dick Wagner did, but I'm gonna doubt that. I'm so used to it sounding the way it does.

I'm a sucker for copious linear notes and photos too. I like reading and looking at all that stuff so this is a must have.

Also, with this original cover...Ace looks pretty odd. It's like he's laughing or something. I don't know, but he looks weird.

Already pre-ordered it! I look forward to hearing the re-mix. Hopefully it's a great re-mix. It does look like Peter's wearing a bar to cover moobs in the painting!

ultmetal wrote:

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.


This is KISS s 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album Destroyer: Resurrected, newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. Sweet Pain will include the original Ace Frehley guitar solo, which was replaced on the original release.

Destroyer: Resurrected will also include rare photos, a new essay by Ezrin and the originally intended cover artwork.

I'll be picking this up as well.

ultmetal wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.


This is KISS s 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album Destroyer: Resurrected, newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. Sweet Pain will include the original Ace Frehley guitar solo, which was replaced on the original release.

Destroyer: Resurrected will also include rare photos, a new essay by Ezrin and the originally intended cover artwork.

It's interesting to note that if the band is restoring the original ACE solo to "Sweet Pain" then Gene's story about Ace never showing up to record a solo is proven to be the BS that Ace always said it was.

According to Gene Simmons, "Bob rearranged the song and Ace never showed up to play his parts so we brought in Dick Wagner to come in and play the solo." (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

According to Ace Frehley, "I had done a solo on "Sweet Pain" and it was okay. I said, 'Maybe I'll come in tomorrow and take another shot at it." Dick Wagner, the guy who plays lead guitar on the Alice Cooper records, was in town. He stopped by the studio and I'm not sure exactly what went down, whether Gene or Paul said, 'Why don't we let Dick Wagner take a show at doing the solo?' Dick's a very good guitar player. He just knocked out a great solo. They decided to keep it but they didn't even let me know about it. They didn't check with me or ask me if it was okay. When I first played the record back, I go, 'That's not my fu**in' solo! What the f**k is this?' I called Gene and tore him a new sfincter. He gave me some ox manur saying, 'We tried to call you but we couldn't find you.' One of many ox manur stories, lies, lies, lies. (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

I haven't actually read anything on line that suggest the alternate guitar solo was an Ace guitar solo, although that would be cool. The adds I've read state, "Other rediscovered gems include a complete, alternate guitar solo for the track “Sweet Pain,” now heard for the first time since it was originally recorded. The newly remixed “Sweet Pain” with the original guitar solo will be included as a bonus track."

JBall_Z wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

ultmetal wrote:

I'll be purchasing the Destroyer Resurrected LP when it's released. I think that's a worthwhile purchase.


This is KISS s 1976 multi-platinum, landmark album Destroyer: Resurrected, newly remixed from the original master tapes by the album's original producer, Bob Ezrin. Ezrin pulled the tapes from the vaults and painstakingly remixed the entire album, enhancing the sound and bringing out its rich texture and vibrancy, while keeping the integrity of the original recording intact. Sweet Pain will include the original Ace Frehley guitar solo, which was replaced on the original release.

Destroyer: Resurrected will also include rare photos, a new essay by Ezrin and the originally intended cover artwork.

It's interesting to note that if the band is restoring the original ACE solo to "Sweet Pain" then Gene's story about Ace never showing up to record a solo is proven to be the BS that Ace always said it was.

According to Gene Simmons, "Bob rearranged the song and Ace never showed up to play his parts so we brought in Dick Wagner to come in and play the solo." (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

According to Ace Frehley, "I had done a solo on "Sweet Pain" and it was okay. I said, 'Maybe I'll come in tomorrow and take another shot at it." Dick Wagner, the guy who plays lead guitar on the Alice Cooper records, was in town. He stopped by the studio and I'm not sure exactly what went down, whether Gene or Paul said, 'Why don't we let Dick Wagner take a show at doing the solo?' Dick's a very good guitar player. He just knocked out a great solo. They decided to keep it but they didn't even let me know about it. They didn't check with me or ask me if it was okay. When I first played the record back, I go, 'That's not my fu**in' solo! What the f**k is this?' I called Gene and tore him a new sfincter. He gave me some ox manur saying, 'We tried to call you but we couldn't find you.' One of many ox manur stories, lies, lies, lies. (p226, Kiss Behind the Mask)

I haven't actually read anything on line that suggest the alternate guitar solo was an Ace guitar solo, although that would be cool. The adds I've read state, "Other rediscovered gems include a complete, alternate guitar solo for the track “Sweet Pain,” now heard for the first time since it was originally recorded. The newly remixed “Sweet Pain” with the original guitar solo will be included as a bonus track."

According to Bob Ezrin, it is an Ace solo:

http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74766#p1577789

I can't remember where I found the quote that it was Ace's original solo that was being used. It was on some 'official' press release that I just copied and pasted above.

thejokeriv wrote:

According to Bob Ezrin, it is an Ace solo:

http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74766#p1577789

http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74766#p1577789

That was a cool read. Thanks for posting it.

ultmetal wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

According to Bob Ezrin, it is an Ace solo:

http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74766#p1577789

http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=74766#p1577789

That was a cool read. Thanks for posting it.

You are welcome! I am really7 looking forward to the release after reading the interview, more so than before! Nice to see Ezrin driving this and not $immon$