Friday, April 18, 2008 4:05:24 AM

The KISSFAQ "Concertology, 2002-8" has become the KISSFAQ "Concertology, 1998-2008" with a massive update. While the feature covers the band's touring history (plus solo outings by Paul and Ace) post 2002, it has been expanded to include the "Psycho Circus" and "Farewell" tours. The feature now includes line charts of tour sales figures, dating back to 1996, and will eventually encompass KISS live history from 1993. It is not a replacement for the unbelievably awesome "KISS Alive Forever," but a supplement. This feature changes regularly as data is added: The "Farewell" song performance list is currently being worked on, and once KISS and Ace resume their tours the document will be updated on a daily basis! So check it out, HERE (Adobe Acrobat Reader FREE Download required).

Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:13:13 PM

(From www.IseeDead.com) The I See Dead site has an inteview with "Detroit Rock City" writer Carl V. Dupre. He discusses the movie and other projects. You can read the interview, HERE. The "Detroit Rock City" movie will be playing at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA (1328 Montana Avenue at 14th Street) at 7:30pm on April 24, part of a double feature with "Dark Backward". Both films were directed by Adam Rifkin who will apparently be present along with actor Bill Paxton.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:48:51 AM

8X platinum "KISSOLOGY III" fell off the top-40 Music Video Charts this week. During its consecutive 15 week run the package charted as high as #3. While the video may re-enter the charts, it is the shortest-charting video in the series. KISSology Vol. 1 charted for 28 weeks, reaching #1. KISSology Vol. 2 charted for 20 weeks, also reaching #1. Regardless, all of the packages have been very successful!

Monday, April 14, 2008 12:51:09 PM

As revealed during the March 15th episode of "Talking Metal on Fuse," SplitScreen Entertainment has announced its upcoming tribute album, KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent. Though Vinnie himself has not released any new material in over a decade, KISS MY ANKH will pay tribute to the undeniable musical legacy of the former Kiss guitarist. Vinnie's compositions are widely regarded as a highlight of the Kiss catalog and remain a staple of the live Kiss set list. Included on the tribute will be selections from the three Kiss albums to which Vinnie contributed, as well as the two albums he released with the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Participating artists and track listings will be announced as they are confirmed.

KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent is scheduled for a Summer 2008 release.

http://www.SplitScreenEntertainment.com...

Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:21:38 AM

KISS' May 15 concert at USCE Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia has now been cancelled: According to PR, "We regret that due to security concerns relayed by US government intelligence and the unwillingness of our tour insurance policy to cover our concert, we have been left with no choice but to cancel our show in Belgrade. Because of our excitement at returning to play for our many Serbian fans, we all share in the same disappointment and it is our hope to return soon" (KISS Online). However, the cancellation of the show had been rumored for more than a week prior to the official announcement. Additionally, with the riots that followed the declaration of independence by Kosovo, and US recognition of the break-away state, the cancellation was hardly surprising. Serbian rioters broke into the US Embassy in Belgrade and burned it.

KISSFAQ Says: I won't go into the politics, but I do wonder if the shows in Russia could also be at risk due to known social issues there and the political relationship between the two governments, particularly in light of the Kosovo incident. I'd hope that Russian fans finally get the opportunity to have KISS visit them, but KISS' 1999 shows in Russia were also cancelled due to issues in the region.