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, August 26, 2008 1:11:37 AM - New Recordings Taste. |
| For those itching for a taste of the new recordings, here's some samples from Hotter Than Hell and Calling Dr. Love. The album is available for purchase from Amazon.com or direct from the fantastic CDJapan (they provide excellent service). You can also here samples of all of the tracks, HERE. |
| Monday, August 25, 2008 4:11:55 AM - Happy Birthday Gene. |
| The KISSFAQ wishes Gene Simmons a very Happy Birthday! |
| Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:37:17 PM - Sing With KISS Contest. |
| The KISS Coffeehouse is hosting a "Sing with KISS" contest with the winner getting to appear on stage with Tommy at the 9/2 anniversary celebration. The audio provided is "a newly recorded instrumental version of 'Forever'," so hear a sample of the newly recorded track, HERE! Sounds like it was recorded off the telephone, 'cause it was. Tommy's instructions for the contest have been removed. |
| Sunday, August 24, 2008 5:43:24 AM - New KISSFAQ feature/service: Online Calendar. |
| It's tough keeping track of all of the KISS related events, release schedules, tribute band shows, etc. As a result, the KISSFAQ is offering a calendar of, well, KISS related events. With your contribution (we're willing to add validated members of the KISSFAQ message-board to the Calendar team) we can create a one-stop listing of useful international events. Don't let your KISS event go unnoticed! Tribute bands, event organizers, etc: You're all welcome to submit events to be added to the calendar. Just keep your request short and too the point, I don't want to read an essay to get the information! Currently, registered members of the board can add events to the calendar, though these need to be validated by the Calendar team. Check out the KISSFAQ Online Calendar, HERE! |
| Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:01:17 AM - KISSFAQ 2008 Fan Survey Results. |
| Starting on June 30, KISSFAQ conducted a survey of KISS fans on a variety of topics, some serious, some not so! Since entries have dropped off, it made sense to get a start on correlating the results. Check out the final results, HERE. Thanks to everyone who took the time to participate! |
| Wednesday, August 20, 2008 5:22:46 PM - Vinnie Vincent related reissue. |
| Laura Nyro's "Nested" album is being reissued in Japan in mini-LP style CD format on 9/24 (Sony Music Entertainment SICP-1958). Vinnie played some guitar on this album. |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:16:18 PM - Reissues Updates |
 "Destroyer" will be reissued in the US on September 16 as an Eco-Digipak (Ume B001178202). "The Very Best of KISS" is being reissued again on September 9, also in eco-friendly packaging. In Japan, "Symphony" will be reissued on DVD by Universal (UIBY-9011) on November 12. |
| Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:49:03 AM - Happy Birthday Vinnie Vincent! |
| The KISSFAQ wishes Vinnie Vincent a very happy birthday! |
| Wednesday, August 06, 2008 3:45:38 AM - Vinnie Vincent Tribute: Track Listing, Release Date, Artist Roster Revealed |
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In honor of Vinnie Vincent's birthday on August 6th, SplitScreen Entertainment has opened up pre-orders for its upcoming tribute album "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent." It has also revealed the album's full track listing and complete artist roster. Scheduled for release on August 27th, the album is now available for pre-order via the SplitScreen Entertainment website. Additionally, song samples of all tracks are now available at the official "KISS MY ANKH" MySpace page. All songs on the tribute were written or co-written by Vinnie Vincent and originally appeared on albums by Kiss and the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. "KISS MY ANKH" features a mixture of veteran and rising talent, united by a common passion for the source material. The tribute kicks off in grand fashion with a retro take on "Killer" by YouTube sensation DoubleVirgo, who made headlines earlier this year at KissOnline with his vintage-flavored interpretation of another overlooked Kiss nugget. Next up is a soaring rendition of "I Still Love You" by New York metal masters Gods of Fire, who add their distinct bombastic flair to the familiar ballad. This is followed by Kiss concert staple "Lick It Up," rendered with flash and finesse by the female-fronted Future 86, known for their long-running series of TV spots for media giant Cablevision. A soulful acoustic version of "A Million To One" follows by the one-man band of Steve Brown, founding Trixter guitarist and current frontman of modern rock outfit Stereo Fallout. The album kicks into high gear with the explosive Vinnie Vincent Invasion anthem "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" by Mike Weeks (guitarist on the most recent solo offering from original Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman), alongside former Nitro bassist T.J. Racer and drummer Andre LaBelle, who himself played drums on Vinnie Vincent's fabled yet unreleased third album, "Guitars From Hell." "Carnival of Souls" comic book creator Jazan Wild tears it up with a raw and raspy version of "Back on the Streets," a song recorded not only by Vinnie Vincent but also demoed by Frehley's Comet and even Kiss itself. The Invasion is further represented with a new rendition of "That Time of Year," a collaboration between former Adler's Appetite vocalist Sheldon Tarsha, former Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie, former Altaria bassist Marko Pukkila and current White Lion drummer Troy Patrick Farrell. Also featured is "Love Kills," the theme song from "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4," hauntingly resurrected by Queen of the Reich vocalist Kelli McCloud and Vic Rivera of AdrianGale, Crunch and Poley/Rivera fame. The disc races toward the finish line with a bold and brutal death metal take on the evil Kiss classic "Unholy" by Curse God and Die, a project featuring Paul LaPlaca of the Chris Caffery solo band and Bumblefoot drummer Dennis Leeflang. The tribute comes to a dramatic close with a unique industrial/electronic interpretation of "I Just Wanna" by The Dead Zoo Keepers, featuring Kurt Monson and Dan McCafferty of the Rocklahoma-reunited Wild August with vocals by Danny Stanton, president of Coallier Entertainment and representative for such acts as Twisted Sister and Lita Ford. All in all, "KISS MY ANKH" boasts a powerful lineup of inspired musicians and unforgettable music, assembled in honor of Vinnie Vincent. The complete track listing for "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent" is as follows: 1. Killer - DoubleVirgo 2. I Still Love You - Gods of Fire 3. Lick It Up - Future 86 4. A Million To One - Steve Brown 5. Boyz Are Gonna Rock - Mike Weeks (with Andre LaBelle and T.J. Racer) 6. Back on the Streets - Jazan Wild 7. That Time of Year - Sheldon Tarsha, Ryan Roxie, Marko Pukkila, Troy Patrick Farrell 8. Love Kills - Vic Rivera / Kelli McCloud 9. Unholy - Curse God and Die 10. I Just Wanna - The Dead Zoo Keepers Though Vinnie Vincent 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. Further details and pre-order information can be found at the SplitScreen Entertainment website. |
| Friday, August 01, 2008 5:00:52 AM - Album Reissues |
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"Destroyer" will be reissued in the US on September 16. No other details on format at this time. "The Very Best of KISS" is being reissued again on August 26 in eco friendly packaging. Apparently "Alive!" is scheduled for 180g vinyl reissue on September 9 (042282278012). |
| Friday, August 01, 2008 5:00:52 AM - "Sealed With A Kiss" on Amazon! |
 Previously available direct from Lydia Criss, her incredible book, "Sealed With A Kiss," is now available via Amazon, HERE. It really is a must have! |
| Friday, August 01, 2008 5:00:52 AM - Vinnie Vincent Tribute Album Cover Art Revealed |
 SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art for its upcoming tribute album "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent." The image can be viewed at the official "KISS MY ANKH" MySpace page or at the SplitScreen Entertainment website. Official release date, full track listing and complete artist roster will be unveiled on August 6th, 2008. Artists confirmed so far include Steve Brown (Trixter, Stereo Fallout), whose acoustic rendition of the Paul Stanley/Vinnie Vincent composition "A Million To One" recently premiered on Eddie Trunk's nationally syndicated Friday Night Rocks radio program. Also appearing on the tribute are former Adler's Appetite vocalist Sheldon Tarsha, former Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie, former Altaria bassist Marko Pukkila and current White Lion drummer Troy Patrick Farrell, who have collaborated on a new recording of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion power ballad "That Time of Year." Additional contributors include guitarist Chris Caffery (Savatage, Trans Siberian Orchestra), guitarist/keyboardist Paul LaPlaca (Zandelle, Z02, Chris Caffery solo band) and drummer Dennis Leeflang (Sun Caged, Epica, Bumblefoot solo band), who will offer up a dark interpretation of the foreboding Kiss track "Unholy." Also confirmed is a new recording of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion anthem "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" by Mike Weeks, guitarist on the most recent solo album by original Invasion vocalist Robert Fleischman, along with former Nitro bassist T.J. Racer and drummer Andre LaBelle, who appeared alongside Fleischman on the unreleased third Vinnie Vincent album "Guitars from Hell." Though Vinnie Vincent 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. Further details can be found at the SplitScreen Entertainment website. "KISS MY ANKH: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent" is scheduled for a Summer 2008 release. |
| Friday, August 01, 2008 5:00:52 AM - Interview With Eric Singer |
 OLIVER TANSON conducted an interview with Eric Singer and took some very exclusive pictures! Listen to a small audio-snippet and check out the gallery HERE. |
| Friday, August 01, 2008 5:00:52 AM - Rare Vinnie Vincent Interview |
| The "Twilight Hotel" blog has posted a rare interview conducted with Mark Slaughter and Vinnie Vincent on 7/30/88, just a couple of weeks before the Invasion broke up, HERE. |