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Monday, January 24, 2005 5:39:29 PM - More pictures of the KISSworld premises
(From: Kelvin) More pictures of the KISSworld premises, and a comment about the location: "an inappropriate location chosen well over 25 miles from the Melbourne CBD in amongst a new housing estate full of young families with new homes and big mortgages... hardly the type of people to rush out to buy expensive KISS memorabilia"... «Post A Comment»
Sunday, January 23, 2005 5:59:24 PM - New York KISS Expo
The 19th Annual NY KISS Expo & Hard Rock Convention will be Saturday, May 14th, 2005.
ONE DAY ONLY -- Noon to Midnight at the Crown Plaza Hotel (formerly Meadowlands Hilton), Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ
Click the banner for the expo website. The KISSFAQ is planning on attending this expo... «Post A Comment»
Friday, January 21, 2005 7:11:57 PM - Indianapolis KISS Expo
(From: Keith) "NDY KISS EXPO - tickets on sale Saturday... Get ready for a huge KISS Weekend!!!!!
The INDY KISS Expo has been confirmed and this year's Expo will be a 2 day event taking place Saturday March 5th and Sunday March 6th.
Saturday's Expo will feature special guest KISS drummer Eric Singer who will perform live in concert with Eric Dover (Alive Cooper) and Stefan Adika (Dee Dee Ramone). Eric will also do a Q&A as well as sign autographs and pose for photos. KISS Tribute band MR. SPEED will perform a set of classic KISS not usually performed live by KISS!!
Sunday's Expo will feature special guest Bruce Kulick. Mr. Speed will play a different set and Bruce will join them on lead guitar for 6 Kulick era KISS songs. Bruce will also do a Q&A as well as sign autographs and pose for photos.
Both days will feature a KISS Costume contest and KISS trivia for prizes!! KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale both day. Expo will take place at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis - East, 6990 East 21st St. For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate.
More info including ticket packages will be posted Friday. Tickets will go on sale Saturday at kissshop.com"
KISSFAQ Says: I've been to two Indy Expos, and both were fantastic, not only for the merchandise and live entertainment, but for the fans I met. They were very well organized, maybe I'll make to this one this year... «Post A Comment»
Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:27:10 PM - KISS DVD Releases 1/25/05...
"KISS My Ass" and "KISS Konfidential/X-treme Close-up" will be reissued by Universal, on DVD, in the United States on January 25.
Thursday, January 20, 2005 11:33:15 AM - KISSWorld Issues Statement...
Perhaps unhappy at the posting of images of the incomplete "KISSWorld" store in Melbourne, KISSWorld has issued a statement on their website:
All orders of course will be honoured and by the way, for those who like spreading rumours, KISSWORLD isn't closing down. Until we find new premises that are of the standard that reflect everything KISS stands for, the KISSWORLD website www.kissworld.net will be your link to authentic KISS memorabilia. So you can continue to order with confidence and we look forward to your continuing patronage. KISSWORLD will soon be introducing a broad range of other, Non Kiss, Memorabilia and Merchandise for Bands, Sports Stars, Movie Stars, Etc. At KISSWORLD we want to cater for all of your Memorabilia and Merchandise needs. If there's one thing that everyone who has bought from KISSWORLD knows, it's the high quality, standard and the guaranteed authenticity of our products. There are plenty of fake products out there and it was something that we made a top priority when we began KISSWORLD, as we wanted to clean up the industry and make sure people were getting what they paid for. As you can see from the photographs on the site, we're hands on. We like to be involved with the memorabilia design, manufacture and autograph process and take photos of the artists signing when we're allowed, so we can show you that at KISSWORLD it's always authentic.
We will continue to keep you updated."
KISSFAQ says: Well, it is clear that the rumour mill wouldn't be appreciated by the business, however posting images of the location touted as being the physical KISS World store, shouldn't be seen as being any big deal, since the store hasn't even opened yet, and it was known to have not been completed. Here are those pictures again:
Part of the "state" of the store in those images was apparently the result of the physical location being leased to a third party during the Christmas season, rather than allow the building to simply remain empty - thus the pictures are technically not of "KISS World," just the building. Some KISS World merchandise was also offered in the store... «Post A Comment»
Thursday, January 20, 2005 - Happy Birthday Paul Stanley!
The KISSFAQ wishes Paul Stanley very happy birthday... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - Bruce Kulick denies replacing Mick Mars on Crue Tour...
(From: Blabbermouth) "Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick is the latest musician to deny that he has been approached by MÖTLEY CRÜE to replace Mick Mars during the group's upcoming tour. Mars, 53, who suffers from the chronic degenerative illness ankylosing spondylitis, has been recovering after hip-replacement surgery last October. One of Sweden's biggest daily newspapers, Expressen, reported in today's edition that CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was quoted on the band's official web site as having stated during a recent radio interview that Kulick has already been confirmed as the replacement for Mars should Mick be forced to miss any of the dates on the band's upcoming tour. Commenting on the rumors, Johannes Lindström, the publicist for the Sweden Rock festival, where CRÜE are scheduled to perform in June, said, "It's very possible that that [Mick will have to be replaced on the upcoming tour]. He doesn't look very well [based on recent photos]. But we have not yet received any information other than that Mick is on board for the tour."
"Contacted directly by Expressen, Kulick shot down the rumors, stating, "I have not been contacted by CRÜE. I know Nikki Sixx [MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist] and if the plan was for me to jump in as the guitar player, he would have called me. "I wish Mick all the best and I am convinced that he is well enough to play the shows," Kulick added"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - GENE SIMMONS Sues Film Company Over 'Demon' Makeup...
(From: Blabbermouth) "KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is reportedly suing a film production company that recently released a DVD version of a 1980 Hong Kong kung fu movie featuring a villain whose makeup closely resembles that of his KISS character "The Demon".
"Asked by a fan via his web site if there are any plans for KISS to sue over the movie, entitled "Bat Without Wings" (Poster #1, Poster#2), Simmons responded, "Wait and see"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - Dying Teen Meets Lifelong Idol GENE SIMMONS...
(From: Blabbermouth) Pablo Fernandez of the Calgary Sun reports:
"It wasn't Detroit Rock City, but a trip to L.A. to meet his music idol was the next best thing for a Red Deer teen. Fighting a deadly disease, Vaughn Tayler's dream of meeting his idol Gene Simmons came true, thanks to a foundation that grants kids wishes that are otherwise out of reach. The 14-year-old was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth. He started suffering seizures 11 years ago, became a huge fan of the band KISS seven years later, and had one mighty wish come true last month when the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada flew Vaughn and his family to L.A. to meet the legendary band's bass player.
"When he came into the restaurant, I recognized him right away, so I ran up to him and shook his hand," said Vaughn. "He was like a normal guy, but fabulous ... I wish I could've stayed down there." Vaughn, along with his mother Yvette, his half-sister and stepfather, flew to L.A. on Dec. 13, for a one-week trip that included lunch with Simmons and an afternoon with the rock star. Vaughn also had a chance to visit Universal Studios, Venice Beach and was given a tour of McGhee Productions, which has recorded names such as KISS, BON JOVI and AEROSMITH. Yvette said Vaughn has devoted a large portion of his life to KISS and has read everything he can find about the band, and Simmons in particular. He even gets into full KISS regalia for Halloween, said Yvette.
And because Vaughn's second love is basketball, the foundation also made it possible for the teen to attend an L.A. Lakers game. Vaughn's bout with cystic fibrosis means he needs daily medical care and must consume an immense amount of pills. His struggle has left him with severe stomach aches, impaired hearing and brain damage. Those stricken with the genetic disease rarely live to be 32"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - GENE SIMMONS Announces More Projects, Offers No Specifics...
(From: Blabbermouth) KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his web site:
"Staying busy. "My partner and I have been pitching three shows to network TV...looks good. And, met yesterday the head of another network to talk about two TV shows. A one-hour and a half-hour show. And, my partner and I had a very good conversation with the head of another network regarding a weekly one-hour show. "Some of the shows involve me in front and in back of the camera, and some of the other shows simply involve me as a co-creator/producer.
"A separate and very exciting development is moving ahead full steam — including funding. It involves sports and a delivery system. "The reason I'm not more specific and/or mention names of people and projects is that until the projects are real, they're not real. I never use the phrase 'The studio/TV network is very interested.' 'Very interested' means nothing. It means you didn't get a yes. And until and if you ever get a yes, assume the answer is no. Most people in the motion picture and television industry don't like their business bandied about. Neither do I. I can be more specific and post news only when signatures appear on contracts. Before than, we have to assume '..it's not real.'
"Ran into Randy Jackson, the 'American Idol' judge and former JOURNEY bass player/CBS A&R man and good guy. I was a guest judge on 'Idol' recently and the show will soon be broadcast. Have no dates, but when I do, will post. "Closing in on contracts for a brand new comic book venture. This will involve super heroes and we intend on breaking ground in the delivery system — meaning, the comic books will appear a new form. Can't be more specific just yet."... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - GENE SIMMONS To 'Put The Man Back In Romance' With Upcoming Reality Series...
(From: Blabbermouth) "Mr. Romance", comedy/reality series created by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, is set to premiere Monday, March 14 at 10 p.m. on Oxygen TV, according to Broadcasting & Cable. A contest for the Harlequin romance books' next coverboy, "Mr. Romance" will feature twelve beefy guys competing in a "romance boot camp" for a $50,000 cash prize, learning how to kiss for the camera, walk the catwalk and strike seductive poses. The show will run for five, one-hour episodes and a two-hour finale. Fabio himself, Gene Simmons and TV personality Tina Malave will serve as judges, with no eliminations made until the finale. "With our tongue firmly planted in our cheek, we are putting the man back in romance," Oxygen Chairman and CEO Geraldine Laybourne told TV critics gathered for the Television Critics Association tour in L.A."... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - GENE SIMMONS To Write Book About 'Oldest Profession In The World'...
(From: Blabbermouth) KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his official web site:
"Came back from Las Vegas last night exhausted. My partner and I were there shooting a new reality TV show (mine). We're shooting the parties and events I go to. Lots of fun. "The Adult Video Awards show was quite an event. The comedienne/hostess of the show (I'm embarrassed to say I've forgotten her name) picked on everyone. White people. Black people. Porn stars. Everyone... including me. Couldn't stop laughing. She was hilarious.
"During the days, we hit the conventions: The Adult Convention and the CES (Computer Electronics) Convention. Have never seen more people in Vegas. It was packed. "We were barely able to get out of town (all flights were full) and while I was gulping down morning coffee at the airport, Cedric The Entertainer came over to say hello. A good guy. He mentioned he had seen footage of the upcoming John Travolta/Uma Thurman 'Be Cool' movie, (which is a follow up to 'Get Shorty'). I appear in the film as a cameo, sitting next to Cedric. Then, Sinbad came over (on his way elsewhere) and we all shot the s&%t for a while.
"Got up early today and spent a few hours with my co-writer on the other end of the phone. We were hashing out my next book: no title yet, but the general idea is: the oldest profession in the world...a rose by any other name, still means the same. I'm fascinated by the idea that man is willing to pay for it, and always has. Yes. Even when he gets married. He will pay. He always pays. "The book will be light-hearted, but will deal with issues I've found interesting. Maybe you will, too.
"'My Dad The Rock Star', the cartoon show I'm proud to say I created, and which has been playing successfully around the world for two years, is finally going to premier in America on Nickelodeon on January the 31st. You'll soon be seeing advertising for it. Check it out"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - Gene attends Adult Video News Awards...
(From: Blabbermouth) "Gene attended the 2005 Adult Video News Awards on Saturday (Jan. 8) at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and the 2005 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo on Saturday (Jan. 8) and Sunday (Jan. 9) at the Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas"... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:17:31 AM - "Behind The Mask" Paperback Edition...
Ken Sharp and David Leaf's excellent authorized KISS Biography, "Behind The Mask," seems to have a tentative publication date, via Time Warner Books, on June 2, 2005. Click, HERE, to pre-order the book from Amazon.com... «Post A Comment»
Sunday, January 09, 2005 6:51:22 AM - Site Updates...
Finally, a real BBS. The old Discus BBS software has been replaced with phpBB for the KISSFAQ Message Boards. This change reflects the many requests for avatars and quoting functions, and other limitations of the old software. If you were registered in the old Discus forum, you'll need to re-register on the new one. Access the KISSFAQ Message Board, HERE.
The same terms of service (TOS) applies to the new message board:
"This message board, and related topics, is provided as a courtesy of KISSFAQ.COM, and while it is generally unmoderated common sense should dictate personal posting behavior. Keep it nice (that doesn't mean that everything you say is positive), and remember everyone has an opinion which might not necessarily agree with YOURS.
KISSFAQ will not TOLERATE hate speech against any person/entity/group on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, skin color, height, weight, hair color, etc. In the 21st Century, neither should you. This BBS is part of an unofficial and unsanctioned website. Registering simply gives you the ability to post and does not transfer any other rights. Please register and enjoy the topics!"
The old discussion board has been locked, but you can cut 'n paste and revive any threads by visiting its archive, HERE
Also added to the website is a search function that will allow users to do the obvious: search all pages for a perticular term or word. Be warned, many FAQ pages have meta data that may generate multiple redundent results - so don't expect useful results searching using generic KISS-related terms! You can access the search funtion, HERE
To improve the ease of making constructive criticism, a feedback form has been added. Stuff you like. Stuff you don't like. Stuff you'd like to see. Stuff that's missing, or that you feel is incorrect (the webmaster hates errors! Send the current webmaster feedback, HERE... «Post A Comment»
Friday, January 07, 2005 4:46:09 PM - Ace Frehley's "Remedy" coming to video...
(From Blabbermouth) "The movie "Remedy", starring former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, will be released at the end of March, according to an e-mail received by BLABBERMOUTH.NET from the film's lead writer, Nicholas Reiner. The movie, which features Frehley in the role of "Johnny," will have national video distribution via MTI Home Video in Blockbuster as well as other stores. A trailer for the film can be viewed at this location. According to the movie's official web site, "Remedy" is "film-noir in the fast lane — a darkly comic tale. It is the mystery surrounding the murder of one of a tightly knit band of friends. Extreme indulgences and the never-ending New York nightlife drive the group into realms of insanity. Eventually they destroy each other and themselves."
Find out more about the movie, HERE (IMDB)... «Post A Comment»
Friday, January 07, 2005 4:46:09 PM - Gene Simmons sued by former "girlfiend"...
(From Yahoo) By SAMUEL MAULL, Associated Press Writer
"NEW YORK - A woman who says she is a former girlfriend of KISS rocker Gene Simmons (news) is suing him for slander, saying the bass guitarist made her sound like a "sex-addicted nymphomaniac" during a "rockumentary" on VH-1 television. Georgeann Walsh Ward, 53, of Chester, N.Y., says in court papers that a photo of her appeared 11 times during the report on KISS, shown on the network several times in July and August, while Simmons claimed to have had sexual encounters with 4,600 women.
The documentary, "When KISS Ruled The World," purported to chronicle the band's 30-year career, assess its impact on rock music, and expose the quartet's "wild" antics. The other band members were guitarist/singer Paul Stanley (news), drummer Peter Criss (news), and guitarist Ace Frehley. Simmons says during the show, "There wasn't a girl that was off limits, and I enjoyed everyone of them," court papers say. At another point Simmons says, "I was a 24-hour whore. All I ever thought about was sex." This, court papers say, was shown and followed by a photo of Ward with Simmons.
Ward's papers say that because a photo of her with Simmons was shown during remarks about his sexual adventures, she was in effect portrayed as "wild" and "unchaste." "The implication was that (Ward) was a prostitute and/or solicited prostitutes, and/or (she was) a sexually loose woman," court papers say. Ward, married with a 21-year-old son, said she met Simmons at a concert in October 1972 when she was 21. For the next three years through fall of 1975, she says in court papers, they were in what she believed was "an exclusive, monogamous, romantic relationship."
During much of the time they were together, Ward's court papers say, Simmons was a college student and then a sixth-grade teacher "until the success of KISS propelled him out of the classroom and out of plaintiff's life." Ward's lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan's State Supreme Court, asks for unspecified damages from Simmons and his company, and from Viacom, VH-1's parent company, for alleged defamation and invasion of privacy.
Laura Nelson, spokeswoman for Viacom, said she could not comment on pending litigation. No spokesperson for Simmons could be reached for comment." «Post A Comment»
Friday, January 07, 2005 4:46:09 PM - Gene Simmons, American Idol judge?
(From Boston Herald) By SAMUEL MAULL, Associated Press Writer
"The first-round wannabes on ``American Idol'' will have a special challenge this year, facing such famous names as Gene Simmons of the band KISS, Brandy and LL Cool J along with the regular judges as they try, and mostly fail, to sing their way onto the show. The fourth season on Fox will include four, instead of only two, of the popular early-round episodes, featuring eager contestants, many of who are hilariously or even pathetically unsuited to stardom. Don't expect too many changes. 'The show works, so we don't want to overfix it,' Executive Producer Ken Warwick told USA Today. The new season starts Jan. 18." «Post A Comment»
Saturday, January 1, 2005 12:01:01AM - Happy New Year!
The KISSFAQ wishes everyone a very Happy New Year! «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, December 29, 2004 6:54:29 PM - KISS "Gold" CD release 1/11/05
Shock, horror, another rehash. The double-CD "KISS Gold" will be released on January 11. This package is the same track-wise as the "KISS Gold 1974-82 Sound + Vision" released in 2004, minus the "Exposed" DVD and with new artwork. Track-listing:
01. Strutter
02. Nothin' To Lose
03. Firehouse
04. Deuce
05. Black Diamond
06. Got To Choose
07. Parasite
08. Hotter Than Hell
09. C'mon And Love Me
10. She
11. Anything For My Baby
12. Rock Bottom (Live)
13. Cold Gin (Live)
14. Rock And Roll All Nite (Live)
15. Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll (Live)
16. Detroit Rock City
17. King Of The Night Time World
18. Shout It Out Loud
19. Beth
20. Do You Love Me?
Disc 2: 01. I Want You
02. Calling Dr. Love
03. Hard Luck Woman
04. I Stole Your Love
05. Love Gun
06. Christine Sixteen
07. Shock Me
08. Makin' Love (Live)
09. God Of Thunder (Live)
10. Paul Stanley - Tonight You Belong To Me
11. Ace Frehley - New York Groove
12. Gene Simmons - Radioactive (Single Edit)
13. Peter Criss - Don't You Let Me Down
14. I Was Made For Lovin' You
15. Sure Know Something
16. Shandi
17. Talk To Me
18. A World Without Heroes
19. Nowhere To Run
20. I'm A Legend Tonight
Monday, December 13, 2004 9:04:30 AM - "KISS Album Focus" News
Expected publication coming in January 2005, the first volume of the 3rd Edition of the "KISS Album Focus," features incredible cover design by renowned KISS merchandise art designer Christopher Franchi. Check out his KISS portfolio, HERE.
Due to the size of the 3rd Edition of the "KISS Album Focus," the work has been split into three volumes to facilitate publication. The first, "Kings Of The Night Time World, 1972-82" expands on the story of KISS during their classic era. Volumes II & III will follow during 2005... «Post A Comment»
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