KISS, The HOTTEST band in the world!

ENJOYING LIFE AS KISS DRUMMER

In the photo KISS drummer Eric Singer is with Alice Cooper’s bassist and South Lake Tahoe native Chuck Garric.

Eric Singer describes Kiss as “rock meets Barnum and Bailey’s Circus,” making it his ideal band.

“I always liked the entertainer-type drummers,” said Singer, who first joined Kiss in 1991. “For me, I feel Kiss is the perfect band as a musician, a performer and an entertainer.”

Singer wears the cat-face makeup, which began with original drummer Peter Criss, who came up with idea because he said he has nine lives. The long-tongued bassist Gene Simmons is the Demon with bat wings, guitarist Paul Stanley the ...Full Story

CONVERSATIONS WITH MICHAEL EISNER

CNBC's Conversations with Michael Eisner will be rerunning Gene's segment this Friday, August 29 at 9PM ET as part of a "Best of Conversations" show.

KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Here are the latest approved KISS merchandise items!

Pictured are the following:

The KISS Army Toddler Tee is from licensee Sourpuss.

The KISS Rock 'N Roll Over Hat is from licensee Concept One.

ENTRANTS SOUGHT TO 'SING WITH KISS'

Contest winner to duet Sept. 6 with Tommy Thayer in Myrtle Beach

By Steve Palisin

Brian Galvin, the franchisee of the KISS Coffeehouse at Broadway at the Beach, invites Grand Strand residents to enter its "Sing with KISS" contest. The winner will sing "Forever" with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer at the KISS Coffeehouse's daylong second-anniversary party Sept. 6.
Have the chops to sing with a member of KISS?

Brian Galvin, the franchisee of the KISS Coffeehouse at Broadway at the Beach, invites Grand Strand residents to enter its "Sing with KISS" contest.

The winner will sing "Forever" with KISS guitarist Tommy ...Full Story

LISTEN TO NEW CLIPS

A Japanese website has posted clips of all 15 Tracks from the new KISS album - JIGOKU-RETSUDEN.

CLICK HERE to visit the site and check out the clips.

KISS JIGOKU-RETSUDEN, a new KISS Greatest Hits CD featuring all new recording of 15 KISS Classics! The tracks were recently recorded and feature Paul, Gene, Eric and Tommy. The CD is scheduled to be released in Japan on August 27. A Limited Edition version of the CD is also being released, and includes a bonus KISSOLOGY Special DVD with live footage from KISS' legendary 1977 performance at BUDOKAN.

Fan review of JIGOKU-RETSUDEN CD:

New Japanese KISS Album is a KILLER!

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.

Gene's 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!

Best,
Andy

DRESSED TO KILL

ANOTHER KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Here's a first look at the new KISS Dressed to Kill shoes and jeans from Vans! No official release date just yet, but keeping checking KOL for updates.

Vans KISS products will be sold separately at better footwear stores and boutiques worldwide as well as on vans.com. Look for additional collaborations created by Vans and KISS in 2009.

PAUL ADDS ATLANTA ART SHOWS

Pictured are a few photos from Paul's Chicago area art show last weekend.

Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation’s leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon Paul Stanley. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Atlanta at Phipps Plaza and Perimeter Mall on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, Septebmer 20.

Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.

Paul Stanley’s Wentworth Gallery Appearances:

Friday, September 19, 6-9 p.m.

Wentworth Gallery – Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA

RSVP 404-233-0903

Saturday, September 20, 5-8 p.m.

Wentworth Gallery – Perimeter Mall
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA

RSVP 770-913-0641 or 800-732-6140

*Call for details on the special VIP Reception with Paul Stanley

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

The first Jonesboro, Arkansas, KISS fan convention took place August 22-23, 2008, with excited KISS fans turning out for a makeup contest and the screening of Detroit Rock City on Friday night, followed by a full day on Saturday consisting of memorabilia displays and the sale of official KISS merchandise, and culminating in a performance by Jonesboro based tribute band Exciter.

The highlight of the event was the silent auction wherein bids were placed on seven different items: Two original paintings by Jonesboro artist Otis Watson, an original lithograph drawn by KISS web comic artist Adam Black specifically for this event, a drum head autographed by Eric Singer, and three limited edition KISS 4K comics autographed by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley! All auction items were sold, raising $500 for the Gary W. Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Our thanks to KISSONLINE and to KISS for making this event possible!

Linda Watson
Gaylon Tyner
Don Sharp

LETTERS click here

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GENE!

Happy Birthday to my favorite bass player and longest partner! You make a lot of people angry, but WAY more people very happy!

To another great year together!

Paul

SING WITH KISS

Here’s your chance to Sing with KISS! The KISS Coffeehouse has announced the Sing with KISS contest, the highlight of their 2nd Anniversary Party. You can enter Sing with KISS by visiting http://kisscoffeehouse.com/singwithkiss.htm and singing along to a newly recorded acoustic version of ‘Forever’. Songs will be posted online with the best vocalist winning the chance to perform “Forever” live onstage with Tommy Thayer at the KISS Coffeehouse on September 6th, in front of thousands of fans!

WGN TV CHICAGO


CLICK HERE to view several clips from Paul's appearance on WGN TV Chicago!

KISS KARAOKE NIGHT IN SYDNEY!

KISS music all night long, KISS Karaoke, KISS DVD'S on large Plasmas !

Come along and meet you fellow KISS ARMY AUSTRALIA members so we can celebrate the existence of the GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD !

Grab the microphone and sing a KISS song or 2 !!! There is a bistro at the venue if you would like to grab a bite to eat.

Date : October 11th 2008 6:30 PM

Camperdown Hotel, 138 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown
Corner of Layton St (Across the road from Camperdown Cellars)

FREE ENTRY TO KISS ARMY AUSTRALIA Fans & their friends!

Kids are allowed until 10pm.

CLICK HERE for more info on the party!

PAUL & GENE T-SHIRTS

Check out these great new Paul and Gene T-shirts! These should be in stores every where now!

KISS COFFEEHOUSE CONTEST

The KISS Coffeehouse announces the “Longest Tongue on TV” contest to be held at the 2nd Anniversary Party on September 6th in Myrtle Beach. Coffeehouse visitors can enter the contest for a chance to lick up a flat screen TV and set of autographed Gene Simmons Family Jewels DVDs. A drawing will choose two competitors who will face off to see who can keep their tongue on the TV the longest!

The KISS Coffeehouse's 2nd Anniversary Party will be held on Saturday, September 6th in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Keep checking back for more KISS Coffeehouse 2nd Anniversary Party news!

VANS X KISS

Vans, the original skate shoe company, and legendary rock band KISS are excited to announce the Vans x KISS Sk8-Hi shoe and t-shirt package! The first offering in the Vans x KISS series commemorates the 30th anniversary of KISS' groundbreaking solo albums: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. Released on September 18, 1978, the solo albums represented the first time ever that all the members of a band released solo works on the same day. Coincidentally, the Vans Sk8-Hi, one of the Vans' earliest skate shows, debuted the very same year. Available in late fall, the Vans Sk8-Hi and t-shirt will be sold separately at better footwear stores and boutiques worldwide as well as on vans.com. Look for additional collaborations created by Vans and KISS in 2009.

CHICAGO TV APPEARANCES

Paul will be appearing on several Chicago media outlets this weekend. Below is Friday's schedule of appearances:

1) WLS-TV Chicago ABC Affiliate - "live" @ 6:23 a.m.
2) WGN-TV CW Network - segment will air during the day
3) WFLD-TV Fox Affiliate - "live" during 9 a.m. hour

3RD SEASON DVD

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS - Complete 3rd Season DVD set will be released on November 18, 2008. The season box set features 26 episodes on 4 DVDs. Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for the 3rd Season DVD.

Filming is underway for Season IV!

UPCOMING AUGUST SHOWS

KISS SHOWS:

August 29 - Las Vegas, Nevada
August 30 - Lake Tahoe, Nevada
August 31 - Kelseyville, California

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

The Palms Casino Resort is pleased to announce legendary rock band KISS will bring their Alive/35 Tour to Las Vegas for one night only at The Pearl Concert Theater on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

The Las Vegas KISS show is SOLD OUT.


LAKE TAHOE

Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment are pleased to present legendary rockers KISS, at the Harveys Outdoor Arena On Saturday, August 30th.

Tickets are only through Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or www.apeconcerts.com.


KELSEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA

Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa on Beautiful Clear Lake...proudly presents...KISS!!!

X.S. Labor Day Weekend Grand Finale - Sunday, August 31st...Outdoors, Under the Stars... a full concert by the legendary KISS! Fireworks after the Show!

Call 800-660-LAKE direct to Konocti Harbor for Tickets & Room Reservations or get tickets at any tickets.com locations, or on line at www.tickets.com .

For more information on the Resort, visit their website at http://www.konoctiharbor.com/ .

KISS I-DOGS

Another KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Check out the KISS Starchild I-DOG from Tiger Electronics / Hasbro.

I-DOG plays your music through his built-in speaker or your headphones and works with most electronic audio devices. I-DOG also has the ability to 'dance' to the beat of the music.

Hasbro will release 4 KISS I-DOGS - Starchild, Demon, Spaceman and Catman -in early Novermber!

APPEARANCES THIS WEEKEND

Paul will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Gallery in Schaumburg this weekend.

His appearances will be open to the public and free of charge.

Paul Stanley's Wentworth Gallery Appearances:

Friday – August 22, 2008 7-9 PM
Saturday – August 23, 2008 5-8 PM*

Wentworth Gallery
5 Woodfield Shopping Center
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
*VIP Reception 4 -5 p.m. (Call for details)
847-995-1190