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Kiss' Smash Hit 'Beth' Spoofed in Hilarious New Video

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:54:37 +0000

Kiss' biggest chart hit, 'Beth,' has been re-imagined as a '70s-style dramedy in a hilarious video complete with actors playing the role of Peter Criss and a nagging wife imploring him to leave a recording session -- because dinner is getting cold and the kids are driving her crazy.

40 Years Ago: Kiss Performs Their First Concert

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:09:32 +0000

On January 30th, 1973 less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y. According to bassist Gene Simmons, the group was paid $50 for performing two sets that evening.

Former Kiss Guitarist Bruce Kulick Gets Engaged

Jeff Giles — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:03:47 +0000

Former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick gave his girlfriend Lisa Lane a yuletide to remember in 2012, popping the question in London on Christmas Eve.

Would You Be Interested in a Giant KISS Photo Book for $4,300?

Landon King — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:32:50 +0000

Kiss is accepting pre-orders for a new oversized photo book called "Monster".

The book itself is a monster...it's three feet tall. And it'll also take a monster bite out of your wallet. It costs...are you ready for this? $4,299!

Kiss Hires War Veteran For Road Crew

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:59:28 +0000

After a two months search that included over 1900 applicants, Gene Simmons and Kiss have their hero. As part of the Hiring Our Heroes campaign, the band hired Paul Jordan, a 27-year military veteran, to work on their road crew this summer, surprising him with the news on yesterday’s ‘Today’ show.

'Archie Meets Kiss' Issue Four – Sneak Peek

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:19 +0000

Kiss‘s battle against zombies in Riverdale are about to come to an end, with the fourth and final issue of ‘Archie Meets Kiss’ headed to comic book stores next Wednesday (Feb. 22). Don’t wanna wait that long? We’ve got an exclusive sneak peek for you!

Kiss Going Retro for 'Monster' Recording Sessions

Joe Robinson — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:40:29 +0000

Kiss are turning back the clock for the recording of their new album, ‘Monster,’ which should be out by the summer of 2012. The band is bucking the trend of using digital recording gear, opting instead for the retro experience of old analog equipment and a stripped-down approach. In other words, don’t expect any outside writers, extra keyboards or superfluous children’s choruses this time around

Kiss Will Hit the High Seas for a Five-Day Kiss Kruise

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:10:59 +0000

The official Kiss fan club is known as the Kiss Army, but when the band’s most loyal supporters set sail with the band, do they become the Kiss Navy?

Perhaps that question will be answered on Oct. 13. That’s when the first-ever Kiss Kruise — featuring two performances by the group, social activities with select members and more — departs from Miami and heads to the Bahamas and back.