Here are a few KISS Army families right after KISS' shows last weekend!

By Jill Cataldo

This weekend marked milestones in my sons' young lives -- and in the life of any KISS fan. The boys attended their first KISS concerts. Now, the uninitiated might question whether taking children to a loud, pyrotechnic-filled spectacle is a good idea at all. But when you're a die-hard, devoted fan of the hottest band in the land, and also a parent, it's only natural to reach a point where you'll want to introduce your children to KISS.

At ages two and four, my boys are well aware of their mother's passion for KISS. They've never known a world in which KISS did not exist. And, for our children, KISS is everywhere -- KISS songs rock our car when I'm driving to them to play group each week. KISS magnets hold their artwork up on our refrigerator. KISS's makeup faces are floating on rubber ducks when they take their baths. KISS is emblazoned on their clothes, posted on their bedroom walls, and carried in their hearts.

Ever since the beginning of the tour, as Mom and Dad have jaunted off to various cities throughout the Alive 35 tour, our boys have asked when they could attend their first KISS concert. With two back-to-back Midwest KISS shows over the past weekend, it seemed the perfect time to fully initiate them into KISS World.

KISS are featured on the cover of the November/December issue (#227) of Guitarist & Bass Magazine in France!

Thanks to Fredvehert of Diamant Noir for the image!

Gene Simmons appeared on the cover of the largest Spanish newspaper, "El Pais", last Friday, November 6th. This section also contained a two page article about the band, with a brief interview from New Orleans.

Thank to Santy Pradas for sending KOL the image.

Take a look at some of the fans attending last night's show at Chicago's United Center!

Check out this news clip of a Texas schoolteacher whose "alter ego" comes out at night after he leaves the classroom...

In celebration of the arrival of the band's first studio album in eleven years, KISS has pushed up the release of their book "Kiss Army Worldwide: The Ultimate Fanzine Phenomenon" to coincide with the group's North American tour.

For the first time in KISS history, KISS fans everywhere will get an inside look and visual history told through concert photos and unique fanzines chronicling the iconic band from their beginnings in the 1970s until today. "Kiss Army Worldwide: The Ultimate Fanzine Phenomenon" includes never-before-released photos, rare fanzine covers, unique and engaging content, and other shared memorabilia from both the fans and the band. This is the ultimate must-have for every KISS fan!

The book features commentary by legendary front men Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who provide invaluable insight on topics such as the rock and roll DIY aspect of fanzines, how these fanzines greatly contributed to the band's evolution into one of the most epic and legendary bands in music history, as well as the band's appreciation of their adoring fans. In addition, it showcases interviews with members of the KISS Army from all over the world.

With KISS fans giddy with anticipation for the band's first album in over a decade and their North American tour this fall, this book will become an essential item for millions of KISS fans everywhere. Finally, here is THE ultimate book for KISS fanatics!

Monsters of Folk, the "supergroup" consisting of My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Conor Oberst, M. Ward and Mike Mogis, celebrated Halloween at Kentucky's Louisville Palace. The group played its standard mix of originals and individual member solo cuts before taking a twenty-minute break near the end of the night.

The musicians then returned in full KISS costumes and makeup for covers for the glam-rock band's "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock and Roll All Nite!"

Meanwhile, over in New Orleans at the Voodoo Music Festival, the Drive-By Truckers Patterson Hood offered his own nod to KISS by performing in the signature makeup of the Spaceman.

Here are some more of the many fantastic photos we've received over the past few days of YOU, KISS Army, "dressed to kill" on Halloween night... and some KISS pumpkins too!

The KISS Army was out in full force on Halloween! Here's the entire Franck family dressed for trick-or-treating!

The new children's Wubbzy DVD "Wubb Idol" features a clip of the Nickelodeon character rocking with other popular singers... including one who will look quite familiar to KISS fans!

KISS is featured in the current issue of WWE Magazine (World Wrestling Entertainment) as part of their "Ultimate Facepainters Quiz!"

The question states "WCW Superstar The Demon was inspired by the band KISS. Which rockin' song was used as his entrance theme?"

A: "Love Gun"
B: "Lick it Up"
C: "God of Thunder"
D: "Shout it out Loud"

Know the answer, KISS Army?

I'm an Argentine KISS fan since 1979. When I was 9 years old I fell in love with the band of my dreams and I'm still a big KISS fan.

I want to share with you all my first picture as a KISS fan. This picture was taken during my birthday back in 1980... I'm also wearing my first KISS T-shirt.

Thanks KISS!!! I will always be a KISS Fan...

Marcelo Garcia

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I was reading the Spanish newspaper El Mercurio and saw an article about children wanting to be in rock bands. In this story, a 9 year old boy (big KISS fan) created his birthday invitation using the Psycho Circus cover art, and he said in the article that he's very interested in learning how to play guitar because of KISS (how cute!) I just think this is a very good example of how you influence people of all generations!

Stephanie Berasain

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Dear KISS: Just wanted to let you know about a great group of students who decided to paint their faces like your great group in order to raise funds and awareness for cancer.

In Canada, the schools take one day a year to have a walk in memory of Terry Fox - a great Canadian who tried to walk across Canada to raise funds and awareness about cancer. The Grade Four students from Eric G. Lambert School in Churchill Falls, Labrador created their own banner and decided to paint their faces to really get into the spirit. Hope you like the shot.

Mark Bonnell
Grade Four Homeroom Teacher
Eric G. Lambert School, Churchill Falls
Newfoundland and Labrador

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