This "News" page generally only relates to matters of interest to the KISSFAQ. There's no need to replicate news that can be seen on other KISS websites. If you use information appearing on this or any other KISSFAQ page, in print (fanzines) or online (directly quoted or rewritten), please have the courtesy to say where it came from. If printing in fanzines, I'd love a copy sent to the KISSFAQ PO Box. Should you want official announcements please visit the band's official website at: KISSONLINE.COM.
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 12:41:10 PM - Paul Stanley comments on Bandstand...
(From: yahoo.com) "When I was 5 years old, my dream was to be a teen-ager in terms of what I saw on 'American Bandstand' and what I heard in the lyrics of the songs being played," says Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley. Read more, HERE...«Post A Comment»
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 8:25:38 AM - Bruce Kulick on Sweet Tribute album
(From: rocknews@chello.se) " Former KISS Axeman Pays Tribute To 70s Glamsters SWEET. Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has contributed lead guitar to the track "Sweet FA" for upcoming SWEET tribute album, to be released later this year. Appearing under the banner JK'S ALL STAR EXPERIENCE, Kulick is backed on the track by an all-Swedish cast consisting of, among others, rhythm guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE), bassist John Levén (ex-EUROPE), vocalist Jonas Nilsson (REDNEX), and keyboardist Tommy Denander (RADIOACTIVE)"...«Post A Comment»
Monday, April 29, 2002 1:35:20 PM - Ace Frehley Birthday Bash 2002
There's been a lot of mostly negative reports concerning the Ace Frehley Bash on Saturday, and no doubt it would seem that for now Ace is no longer interested in working in KISS. Deja Vu, 1982. However, close Ace pal Eddie Trunk has put his report of the event online. Predictably, this has an pro-Ace bias, but that is natural and will happen from whomever is reporting: "SATURDAY began with my appearence at the Ace Birthday Bash in the afternoon. Let's be honest here, anything that goes on like this is for one reason, to make money. That's why EVERYBODY does it. If you went to this thinking you were going to sit and chat with Ace over birthday cake, well I have a bridge to sell you!!!" You can read Eddie's full report, HERE...«Post A Comment»
Saturday, April 27, 2002 7:31:55 AM - Happy Birthday to Ace Frehley
The KISSFAQ wishes Ace Frehley a very happy 51st birthday...«Post A Comment»
Friday, April 26, 2002 10:04:05 AM - Happy Birthday to John Corabi
John Corabi of Union, Ratt, Motley Crue, and Scream fame celebrates his birthday today. I believe he's 43 (born 1959 Philadelphia)...«Post A Comment»
Thursday, April 25, 2002 9:27:45 AM - KISS/Gene demoing new songs?
(From: genesimmons.com) According to Gene, "Just came back from putting down vocals on a new tune called 'WAIT.' Very excited about it. In two weeks or so, will do a demo of another new song called 'ALL THE KIDS WITH PAINTED FACES'". It is not clear who is demoing this material, Gene with extras, for some other project, or as part of a "KISS" project. Demoing, also, doesn't mean that the stuff will get used. But in conjunction with Paul recently stating that they were considering going into the studios with Ezrin it would seem that the music isn't dead yet. Please, keep in mind that any KISS plans may be tentative. Cutting demos, for whatever reason, is one thing - fully recording songs or albums is another matter. It should still be exciting though, regardless...«Post A Comment»
Monday, April 22, 2002 2:15:18 PM - KISSFAQ/KISSOnline Mention in Discoveries Magazine...
Well, I knew this would be appearing, but didn't know when. In the May (#168) of Discoveries Magazine, the "Stanley The Parrot" acetate story from the 2000 KISS Buterfield's Auction is the lead-off article on Robin Platt's "Collector Stories" column. Kinda funny really. You can find the article on page 26. I picked up copies of the magazine at Tower Records, so they may stock it in your area...«Post A Comment»
Friday, April 19, 2002 6:19:41 PM - KISS film American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration Appearance...
(Picture: AP Photo/Krista Niles [1] & REUTERS/Jim Ruymen [2 & 3] via Yahoo) - Does that look like Ace to you, so it looks like the lineup for the appearance was Simmons/Stanley/Thayer/Singer. The band apparently performed "Detroit Rock City" to canned music...«Post A Comment»
Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:49:00 PM - KISS Alumni on current/forthcoming releases...
Ace Frehley turns up on two current releases. He plays lead on "Johnny's In Love" and "Too Far Gone" on Richie Scarlet's new CD "Insanity Of Life" (ORDER HERE). He also turns up on long-time friend Anton Fig's "Figments" CD on one track ,"Know Where You Go" ( ORDER HERE). Also, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick turns up on yet another tribute album which was released in January. He plays on "Always With Me, Always With You" on Versailles Record's tribute to Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, "Lords Of Karma" (BUY HERE)...«Post A Comment»
Monday, April 15, 2002 5:04:03 PM - Press Release Goldmine KISS Collectibles Price Guide Second Edition...
*** Please note that for legal reasons Tom is unable to use scans and information from this site - at his request.
(From Tom Shannon)Tom Shannon here, with greetings from the busy desk of the second edition of Goldmine KISS Collectibles Price Guide. The response to my request for photos from around the world has been phenomenal, but I am asking today for some more fans to step forward in two areas. Contact me at shannonkissbook@hotmail.com I can email you with technical and credit information if you are interested.
45 picture sleeves: To date I have received pictures of over 140 different picture sleeves from KISS singles worldwide, including the entire USA, Japanese, and Australian collections. I am unaware of any exact count of the number of different sleeves that were produced worldwide, but it would be very cool if we were able to have them all in print for collectors to see. If anyone is interested in contributing I have a list available of the sleeves I already have. I can email the list.
Unique LP and CD covers: I can use scans or photos of any of the following KISS albums covers from around the world. If you have any of these, or know of other unique covers, please let me know.
Hotter Than Hell (Argentina, solo poster artwork)
LO MEJOR DE KISS (Argentina)
GREATEST HITS (Korea Only)
SOLO ALBUM BOX SET (JAPAN ONLY)
Dynasty (German color vinyl)
BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS (all countries needed)
UNMASKED (Mexico, various color vinyl’s)
GREAT ROCK ARTISTS 4: THE BEST OF KISS (JAPAN Only)
MUSIC FROM "THE ELDER" (Turkey)
SUPERSTAR (ITALY)
BOX SET: THE KISS COLLECTION (Brazil)
30 ANŐS DE MUSICA ROCK (Mexico)
CON TODO EL PODER DE LA MUSICA (Mexico)
O' ROCK DE KISS (Brazil)
ROCKANROLEANDO TODA LA NOCHE (Mexico)
CHIKARA (JAPAN ONLY)
KISS MY ASS/DOUBLE PLATINUM (Japan PROMO)
GREATEST HITS (UK ONLY)
PSYCHO CIRCUS + LIVE EP
UNIVERSAL PRESENTS GIMME KISS (US cassette)
KILLER CUTS FROM REVENGE (US cassette)
SELECTED TRACKS FROM "GREATEST KISS" (UK)... «Post A Comment»
Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:35:15 PM - KISSFAQ reviews "Live In Las Vegas DVD...
Finally had time to watch the DVD release. Read my review, HERE... «Post A Comment»
Monday, April 08, 2002 6:06:59 AM - "Kiss Alive IV" Coming This Summer ...
(From Launch.com via Yahoo) It looks like the long-awaited Kiss live album will finally be released. LAUNCH has learned that Alive IV, which was expected to come out when Kiss began its Farewell tour in March 2000, is in the pipeline for this summer, with August 20 rumored as the street date. It's unclear whether or not the album will be issued under the Mercury label, or another imprint in the Island/Def Jam group.
Singer-guitarist Paul Stanley told LAUNCH about his frustration in not having released the album yet. "Kiss Alive IV is really sitting and waiting for its time to come, and it definitely will come," he said. "There was a significant amount of red tape and business complications, which are totally contrary to the idea of rock 'n' roll. I'm in a rock 'n' roll band to play rock 'n' roll, not to sit across from somebody at a desk and try to negotiate a deal. That being said, I will sit at the desk as long as necessary to make sure that everybody gets what they're due."
There's no word on where or when the next round of Kiss Farewell tour dates will take place... «Post A Comment»
Friday, April 05, 2002 7:33:42 PM - John Corabi on forthcoming GNR Tribute...
John Corabi sings "Used To Love Her" and "Patience" on yet another forthcoming Guns 'N Roses tribute CD from Cleopatra/Deadline. It's due for release on April 30th. Meanwhile, "Humanry Stew - A Tribute To Alice Cooper" was reissued by that label on 3/19/02. It features contributions from Eric Singer on "School's Out"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, April 03, 2002 5:01:14 PM - New Look For the FAQ...
Yep, developing another new front-end for the KISSFAQ... «Post A Comment»