The KISSFAQ - May '05 News

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.

Monday, May 30, 2005 5:34:41 AM - KISS And GODSMACK: 'Rockin' The Corps' Live Video Clips Posted Online...
(From Blabbermouth/Marcelo Rodriguez "Boma") "Video clips of KISS ("Rock and Roll All Nite") and GODSMACK ("I Stand Alone") performing live at the Rockin' the Corps patriotic celebratory concert on April 1 at the Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California have been posted online at Yahoo! Music. As previously reported, footage from the concert will be shown as part of the one-time-only event being staged at select Regal, United Artists and Edwards Theatres across the country on Monday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m.

A spectacular night of music and comedy to support the families of troops that have been wounded or have lost their lives in our defense, the live private military event drew over 44,000 attendees. Nationally acclaimed musical artists and a variety of celebrities provided the entertainment, including Cedric the Entertainer (Master of Ceremonies), DESTINY'S CHILD, HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH, Jay Mohr, Louie Anderson, and Richie Sambora. A portion of all net proceeds has been pledged to benefit the troops and their families through Support the Corps, Inc., a tax-exempt, non-profit charitable organization. Please visit www.supportthecorps.org to participate."

To view the clips, go here... «Post A Comment»

Monday, May 30, 2005 5:34:41 AM - PAUL STANLEY Takes Part In Donation Of Instruments To Support Music Education...
(From Blabbermouth/) "On March 22, 2005, KISS frontman Paul Stanley presented several Hazelton brand band and orchestra instruments to the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. As an endorsee of one of SMC's (Samick Music Corp.) instrument brand, Silvertone, Stanley wanted to take part in the donation of another SMC's brands instrument, Hazelton, for placement in schools that are in need of assistance with continuing music programs. Stanley was instrumental in bringing SMC together with the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. Stanley said, "School music programs, exemplified by the work of Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, give young people at risk a road that can lead them away from the problems and temptations that surround and beckon daily, giving them a chance to avoid the roads that at best, lead nowhere. Knowing firsthand what music can make possible, I fully support these efforts."

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's purpose, as stated on their web site, is to "support music education and its many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music programs and individual students nationwide.

Check out a photo of Stanley with the donated instruments at Paul Stanley's Paradise"... «Post A Comment»

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:21:12 PM - Rockeyez Interviews Bruce Kulick...
Rockeyez has a cool interview with Bruce Kulick in which Bruce talks about plenty of KISS-related topics. Read the interview, here... «Post A Comment»

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:21:12 PM - KISS Underground Interviews Gene Simmons...
The KISS Underground has done a recent interview with Gene Simmons where several aspects of KISS are discussed, including bootleg trading, KISS' recording future, past members. Read the interview, here... «Post A Comment»

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:21:12 PM - KISSWorld Update...
(From KISS World): "Many fans have been asking to purchase or pick up Kissworld product in person and whilst the fate of the store is still being discussed between the operators and Kiss, Melbourne memorabilia and paper goods manufacturer, World of Stars, the owners of Kissworld have decided to make the Kissworld product available from its Head Office Showroom in Melbourne.

From 25 May, 10.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday, direct sales can be made from the warehouse located at Unit 4/37-41 Hallam South Road, Hallam. You can also phone World of Stars on Ph 1300 657 277 (within Australia).

Whilst this is NOT Kissworld, all of the lithographs, signed product, guitars and other fantastic rare and one off pieces will be available to view and purchase, many of which are not available on the website. World of Stars also has a substantial range of other music, film, TV and sporting memorabilia to choose from"... «Post A Comment»

Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:27:33 PM - Darth Maul - Maul Stanley...

"He's not Darth Maul. He's not Paul Stanley.

But he is the Phantom Menace of the Park and he embodies the worst of both worlds.

Maul Stanley is the unlikely new anti-hero who combines the spirit of the Starchild with the essence of the Sith, spiked with a dash of dark humor. Drawing inspiration from both the Star Wars movies and the rock band Kiss, the so-called Sithchild is a seasoned improvisational entertainer whose knowledge of both is second to none. As excitement builds toward the impending release of the sixth and final Star Wars movie "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," Maul Stanley has at last revealed himself by launching his very own website, MaulStanley.com.

In his debut online adventure, Maul Stanley inflicts his rock & roll irreverence upon the world's biggest Star Wars convention! Encountering all manner of otherworldly oddities, from Stormtroopers to Droids to Wookiees, the mysterious malevolence that is Maul Stanley mixes the dark side of rock & roll with the Dark Side of the Force. No one is safe as he hurls his hard rock humor upon an unsuspecting population, belting out such song parodies as "Maul Hell's Breakin' Loose," "Tossin' & Turnin' to the Dark Side" and "Jedi Love It Loud."

Recently Maul Stanley received a bit of exposure on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and in the Triumph the Insult Comic Dog DVD. He also appeared in the VH1 special "When STAR WARS Ruled the World." Future plans include a series of interviews with hard rock heroes as well as hosting an upcoming Star Wars documentary. Maul Stanley is about to descend upon the realms of both sci-fi and rock & roll in a big way, heralded by the ominous whisper...

Further information about Maul Stanley can be found at his website, which launched this past Friday the 13th."

Light-hearted entertainment, "Not since Liberace has a man in red spandex, make-up and a cape been so entertaining!" Maul Stanley blends KISS & Star Wars together to create the "Sithchild." You've got Maul... Check the website, here... «Post A Comment»

Saturday, May 21, 2005 3:55:52 AM - Lydia Criss "Seeled With A KISS"...
Lydia Criss, ex-wife of KISS drummer Peter Criss, has unveiled the cover to her long-awaited book "Sealed with a KISS". Scheduled to be released later this year, this Deluxe Hardcover collection contains over 1,500 rare and unpublished photos along with many untold in-depth stories.

Catch a glimpse of "Sealed with a KISS" currently being previewed at:

http://www.lydiacriss.com

This book has been long anticipated, so it should be an excellent insight... «Post A Comment»

Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:55:01 AM - Eric Singer...
The KISSFAQ wishes Eric Singer a very happy birthday... «Post A Comment»

Sunday, May 08, 2005 3:19:16 PM - KISSFAQ Ebay Auctions...
Getting going with a bunch of Ebay auctions. Here's some of the items being offered:
Gene Simmons/KISS - Solo Sampler CD EP
KISS - Japanese Psycho Circus Promo 3-D CD
KISS - US "Psycho Circus" Advance CD
KISS - US "Psycho Circus" Stamped Promo CD
KISS: NB-9001 LP w/o "Kissin' Time" on cover/rings
KISS: NB-9001 LP w/ "Kissin' Time" on rings, not on LP
KISS: Official "KISSmas" card
KISS: Official "KISSmas" card

More tourbooks, videos, albums, singles, cassettes, fanzines, and other items being listed during the week. Check my seller page, HERE... «Post A Comment»

Saturday, May 07, 2005 7:22:28 AM - KISSNATION's "Axe" bass stolen...
(From: Carlos Espada) "Calling on the KISS ARMY for HELP!
Greetings all,
My name is Carlos Espada, bassist for KISS tribute band, New York City's KISSNATION. Recently my Axe bass was stolen from The New Jersey area. This particular bass is unique because I built it myself, from the ground up. It looks exactly like The Gene Simmons Axe Bass, with just a couple of unique features. The blade is somewhat rounder on my bass and there is only one master volume knob, whereas the Gene Simmons Axe has two.

I built the bass by hand and it has been with me for almost 4 years. I cannot begin to express how much this bass means to me, but I'm sure that fellow KISS fans and especially fellow musicians can empathize.

About the bass:
It has a bolt on neck.
It has a blank head stock with a crack on the top right side of the head.
The blade of the bass is chipped on the back end of the blade.
It has one master volume knob.
It was in a black gig bag when it was stolen.

I'm including some pictures in this post in hopes that someone within the KISS fan community might come forward with any information about my axe's whereabouts. It is my belief that it was most likely stolen and pawned, but I believe that somehow it will work its way back into the KISS community.

To anyone who has any knowledge of my bass' whereabouts, any information would be dearly appreciated. To whoever has current possession of my bass, I will offer a reward for its return. No questions asked.

Please contact me via e-mail at: cespada905@yahoo.com

Thank you,
Carlos Espada
KISSNATION"

KISSFAQ Says: If anyone can help Carlos out, please do so... «Post A Comment»

Monday, May 02, 2005 3:36:50 AM - Ace on Stern re-air...
(From: Blabbermouth) "Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's brief appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" to promote the DVD release of his "Remedy" movie will air on the E! channel on Tuesday, May 3 beginning at 11:00 p.m. The show will re-air Wednesday morning (May 4) at 2:00 a.m."... «Post A Comment»

Monday, May 02, 2005 3:36:50 AM - Gene an "Idiot"?
(From: Contact Music) "KISS bassist GENE SIMMONS is teaching children how to rock in an upcoming British TV series - and network bosses are so thrilled with the concept they have already commissioned a second run. ROCK SCHOOL, which is set to be screened on CHANNEL 4, sees the ANIMALIZE star training young classical music students in the wild ways of rock and roll - culminating in the 13-year-olds opening a show for rock band MOTORHEAD. But even though the future looks bright for the show, Simmons is not popular with everyone. Channel 4's entertainment mogul ANDREW NEWMAN says, "If I was to say Gene Simmons wasn't an idiot, I'd be lying"... «Post A Comment»

Saturday, April 30, 2005 8:59:50 AM - KISS "CHRONICLES"...

Due for release on June 21, 2005, the KISS "Chronicles" classic albums Box Set. The set will include the first three studio albums.

Also, most of the KISS catalog is being reissued in Japan on June 9:
Paul Stanley (UICY-3846)
Gene Simmons (UICY-3847)
Ace Frehley (UICY-3848)
Peter Criss (UICY-3849)
Unmasked (UICY-3850)
Music From "The Elder" (UICY-3851)
Killers (UICY-3852)
Creatures Of The Night (UICY-3853)
Lick It Up (UICY-3854)
Animalize (UICY-3855)
Asylum (UICY-3856)
Crazy Nights (UICY-3857)
Hot In The Shade (UICY-3858)
Revenge (UICY-3859)
MTV Unplugged (UICY-3860)
Carnival Of Souls (UICY-3861)
Psycho Circus (UICY-3862)... «Post A Comment»