Official KISS Thread Pt II

Yes, I think Paul has that kind of power over any new music that they make, while Gene has control over pretty much everything else in terms of merchandise and marketing. I think the last two KISS albums are golden so I won't complain about anything!

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Noone's discussing this nonsense? Gene trying to trademark the devil's horns?

http://www.antimusic.com/news/17/June/19Gene_Simmons_Trying_To_Trademark_Devil_Horns_Hand_Gesture.shtml

All I can do is just laugh about it now. Gene does what Gene does...

Quote :

Gene Simmons has once again defended his attempt to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture.

The KISS bassist/vocalist withdrew his application to trademark the symbol in late June — less than two weeks after filing with the federal copyright office.

Most music fans slammed Simmons for the trademark request, saying the symbol has become ubiquitous and means different things to different people.

Asked by Canada's Metro if he is bothered by the negative feedback he got for trying to trademark the "metal horns" or "rock on" hand sign, Simmons replied: "You can't please everybody. Not everybody likes Jesus, either.

"Instead of worrying what people think, I just go my merry way and do whatever I want to do.

"If I could, I would trademark the air you breathe. Every breath. Yes, I would."

Hope kiss will release new material soon.

Hype video for Vinnie's Atlanta Kiss Expo appearance

There's a Van Halen sponsored YouTube interview show where they talked about this .... they were hopeful, but very dubious. He hasn't exactly lived up to his word in years past, hardly just 'disappearing' after 1996.....

I love this clip from Beavis and Butt-Head...