Well, it finally happened!

After 35 years, there is finally a KISS studio album that captures the vibe of what KISS sounds like in a live setting. That album is "JIGOKU-RETSUDEN," and it is outstanding.

I've been a member of the KISS Army since the original makeup era, and I have loved every minute of these many great years. As a long-time fan, I am VERY pleased that you've decided to immortalize this current lineup by going into the studio and making something that is a great tribute to KISS' career.

With "JIGOKU-RETSUDEN," you've managed to hit that amazing mix of raw and polished. It's the sound of KISS, and the production really captures what this band is all about.

Gene, Paul, Tommy, and Eric have all done a fantastic job here.

Now PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do the KISS Army another favor and bring us some new music from this great lineup! The musical cohesion speaks for itself on "JIGOKU-RETSUDEN," and at present I can only imagine how crisp and exciting a new CD would be with you 4 at the helm.

"JIGOKU-RETSUDEN" was worth every penny, so please consider making some NEW music. My ears and my dollars await!

MANY thanks!

Gary Shaller,
Co-host of the PodKISSt!
mykisslife.net/podkisst

Just wanted to wish you a happy late birthday i hope you had a wonderful and relaxing ( haha) day.. I wanted to ask you a question i have a 8 year old little girl that plays the bass guitar and shes wanting to start a band up but she doesnt know of any little kids that play or are serious about playing.. and the place we live there isnt much here alot of want to bes but no one really serious..what would you do about finding band members around her age??.. I just want your feedback. thank you, sherrie miller

I've been listening to it all morning. what a relief! I was excited about this release but it could have gone sooo wrong...but...it's great!

First impressions, cool Krameresque production, great drumming, great singing, and some tracks (I Was Made For Lovin' You, Forever, Heavens On Fire, Shout It Out Loud, Do You Love Me and Hotter Than Hell) are actually a notch above the original versions! Amazing but true!!


The lead vocals on Forever are (for me) even better than the original and the new production on I Was Made For Lovin' is crisper, and more rocked up. I wish Sure Know Something and Magic Touch could've been redone as well, but you can't have everything.

Genes vocals are superb and Eric Singer sounds great on the backing vocals and on his lead vocals on Black Diamond.

Best of all the recordings are cohesive and have a consistent "band" personality, Tommy, Eric, Paul and Gene are so tight!

So all is well, the "new" band cut some great tracks in the studio...so how about a BRAND NEW ALBUM with new songs with the same producer and mindset?

Please.

I've been listening to it all morning. what a relief! I was excited about this release but it could have gone sooo wrong...but...it's great!

First impressions, cool Krameresque production, great drumming, great singing, and some tracks (I Was Made For Lovin' You, Forever, Heavens On Fire, Shout It Out Loud, Do You Love Me and Hotter Than Hell) are actually a notch above the original versions! Amazing but true!!


The lead vocals on Forever are (for me) even better than the original and the new production on I Was Made For Lovin' is crisper, and more rocked up. I wish Sure Know Something and Magic Touch could've been redone as well, but you can't have everything.

Genes vocals are superb and Eric Singer sounds great on the backing vocals and on his lead vocals on Black Diamond.

Best of all the recordings are cohesive and have a consistent "band" personality, Tommy, Eric, Paul and Gene are so tight!

So all is well, the "new" band cut some great tracks in the studio...so how about a BRAND NEW ALBUM with new songs with the same producer and mindset?

Please.

Happy Birthday Gene!!

Hope you had a great day! May you have a blessed year ahead and stay healthy! Many wishes to you!

Love, Kathee

Tampa FL

Hello Paul
My name is Frederick, I'm 16 years old, I come from Mestre near Venice (Italy) and I'm one of your greatest fan.
I have read that you are expecting a child and I want to get my biggest Greetings !!!!!
I hope to review you and the whole band in Italy next year, I was here in Verona ... you were fantastic!!!That was the best night of my life!!!!
I take advantage of this opportunity to say: "Happy birthday Gene!!!I hope you had a good birthday"...and make compliments to Gene, Tommy and Eric.
Kiss thanks to exist!!!! You are the best!!!!
PS: Sorry for any mistakes xD

Gene,
I wish you all the best. Happy Birthday.
You told me what real music is. Thankfully,
now I know. That was you.

Lots of Love
N
xx

Picture from magazine 'Época' - Ford collection 2009

Regards,

Mila Cavalcante

Marcio Augusto

KISS ARMY BRASIL

Hey guys, I hope that is still going to the Czech republik.Konzert (6.6.2008-Prague O2 Arena) was and is for me and many other fans the best day in the life .... I am 15 years old and listening to you from 5 years ...... you my love life .... I love you and hope that I will still have the opportunity to see you again ..... your fanny from the Czech Republic Zuzana (please back to us yet)

HI GENE!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!! NEXT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
BE HAPPY!!!!AND REMEmBER THAT YOU´RE THE BEST BASS PLAYER IN ALL THE WORLD
I HOPE YOU´LL GET EVERYTHING U WANT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! rock on!!