By Michael Sin
Reuters

Die-hard KISS fans looking for the ultimate in concert memorabilia from the group's current Australian tour need search no more. Why not acquire a guitar smashed onstage "in your honor" by guitarist Paul Stanley -- for a mere $5,500?

Stanley, also a singer in the U.S. hard rock group known for its garish makeup, will also be selling the microphone he sings into for $3,000, along with special microphone and guitar combination packages, his website said.

If you purchase a KISS guitar during the Australian tour, currently underway until March 16, you also get to meet Stanley before the concert and view your yet undamaged guitar, which will be smashed that night in your honor, according to Stanley's website.

Not included in the price is your concert ticket.

"What a fantastic feeling I got seeing Paul Stanley smashing 'my' guitar at the end of an unbelievable show," gushed one fan on the website after buying a guitar during an earlier British tour.

Here's KISS performing "Detroit Rock City" at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne during their Australian Monster Tour 2013.

_{Filmed by Keith Leroux for KISSONLINE.}

Here are a few photos from KISS' appearance on 'The Footy' Show yesterday.


_{Photos by Dean Snowden for KISSONLINE.}

KISS Series 4 Action Figures: Set of 8 Standard Figures (8 & 12" Figures)

Complete Set of All 12 KISS Series 4 Action Figures Including Variants. Each 12" variant is limited to 500 pieces worldwide, and 8" variants are limited to 1000 pieces!

The tongue-thrusting vampire bassist known as "The Demon" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Demon's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's album entitled "Monster" that was released on October 9th, 2012. His highly detailed legendary style comes complete with bat wings and rubberized armor/boots. Each piece of armor has multiple bones sticking out of its plates!

Variant edition has blood splattered all over his face!

The glittering guitarist and lead vocalist known as "The Starchild" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Starchild's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's album entitled "Monster" that was released on October 9th, 2012. His star-studded style comes complete with a black and silver vest and black pants with real metal chains!

Variant edition includes a black and green feather vest outfit!

The "Out of This World" guitarist known as "The Spaceman" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Spaceman's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's album entitled "Monster" that was released on October 9th, 2012. His futuristic style comes complete with a studded shirt and silver vest, as well as his atmospheric platform shoes!

This lion-maned drummer known as "The Catman" is highly detailed and features 16 points of articulation. The Catman's face paint and stage outfit were derived from KISS's album entitled "Monster" that was released on October 9th, 2012. His feline style comes complete with a black and silver vest (with spider web design on the back), and black pants with snake design!

Clamshell packaging allows you to open the packaging to see the figure. Each 8 inch figure comes with a commemorative "Monster" mini 2 X 2 inch album cover, while each 12 inch figure comes with a mini concert t-shirt!

IF YOU PRE-ORDER THIS BEFORE APRIL 30TH, 2013 (OR UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST) YOU WILL GET A FREE 8" AND 12" HOTTER THAN HELL DEMON BLOODY VARIANT!


Pre-Order for Early April! If you order this along with other in stock items your entire order will be held until this is available!

Want to Rock & Roll All Weekend in Cabo with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS.

They are rolling South of the Border to open their Rock & Brews™ restaurant in San Jose del Cabo March 22 and 23. Fans are invited to join the celebration at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort, Los Cabos, the rockin’ AAA Four-Diamond host resort for the event, which is offering a KISS Army Rock & Brews weekend package to welcome them.

The KISS Army Rock & Brews package includes a two-night stay in a deluxe room with a Jacuzzi and private terrace (double occupancy) March 22 and 23, two tickets to the invitation-only Rock & Brews grand opening on March 22, a private seaside reception and photo opportunity with Gene and Paul at the resort’s Five Star Diamond De Cortez restaurant prior to the opening event, a breakfast buffet for two at the resort’s Tomatoes restaurant, and a Rock & Brews t-shirt for $749 (including tax, based on availability). The rate code is KISARRB. For more information, or to make reservations, please visit
www.sheratonloscabos.com, or call (011) 52-624-145-8000.

The new Rock & Brews Los Cabos features a unique concert themed-atmosphere, complete with giant murals of classic rock artists, album and tour art. Guests can take advantage of the al fresco dining offered, or enjoy sitting indoors in an authentically themed backstage concert site. The restaurant features a full bar and the largest selection of craft beers in Los Cabos. It is set to be a main late-night attraction for locals and tourists alike, as after the dinner rush, a DJ will be spinning tunes nightly.

Here's KISS performing "Rock and Roll All Nite" on the Footy Show last night.

Check out these great behind-the-scenes photos taken by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin this week in Melbourne, Australia.

CLICK here to visit Ross's website.

Here's a TV commercial for KISS' June 1st show at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Check out Gene Simmons in The Competition -The Biggest Celebrities Competition in the Universe.

Get ready for The Biggest Artists Competition in the Universe - a parody that gives "Voice" to the false "Idols" who "Think They Can Dance." After watching a bunch of no-name contestants on singing and dancing shows, the biggest celebrities in the universe now want to take a shot alongside the "regular" people. So big that it's not even reality television anymore, it's surreality television. Warning: the show isn't for those with weak hearts who can't handle laughing for 22 straight minutes.

Here are some more photos of members of the Melbourne KISS Army at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia!


Photos by Soni Giles and Keith Leroux for KOL.

Paul Stanley Joins Gene Simmons as Founding Partner in Rock & Brews Restaurant Venture

Stanley and Simmons Will Open New Rock & Brews in Los Cabos March 22 and 23, Kicking Off Significant Expansion of the Brand

Today, Rock & Brews™ announced that KISS rock legend Paul Stanley is joining forces with fellow KISS co-founder Gene Simmons in his Rock & Brews restaurant venture as the company prepares for worldwide expansion. Together, they will co-host the March 22 and 23 opening of Rock & Brews in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, the second location for the emerging brand.

Rock & Brews Los Cabos is the first international location for the new entertainment and rock-themed dining concept. Stanley and Simmons, along with Rock & Brews co-founding partners restaurateur-hotelier Michael Zislis and veteran concert promoter Dave Furano, have teamed up with Los Cabos’ restaurateurs Jessica Moreira, Rodrigo Cabeza De Vaca, and Sergio Martinez, and developers Alfredo Gadsden, Gabriel Gadsden and Mario Gadsden for the opening.

“I am honored to join the Rock & Brews lineup, and am especially excited for our first international location in Los Cabos,” said Stanley. “Rock & Brews is truly a unique concept that embraces music and concert-style social gatherings like no other dining venue.”

The new Rock & Brews Los Cabos features a unique concert themed-atmosphere complete with hand-painted murals of rock artists, album and tour art. Guests can take advantage of the al fresco dining offered, or enjoy sitting indoors in an authentically themed backstage concert site. The restaurant features a full bar and will have the largest selection of craft beers in Los Cabos. It is set to be a main late-night attraction for locals and tourists alike, as after the dinner rush, a DJ will be spinning tunes nightly.

The grand opening of Rock & Brews Los Cabos will welcome about 400 KISS fans from around the world, along with music industry notables and local VIPs.

Here's a great fan-filmed medley of Shout it out Loud / Dr Love / Psycho Circus / God Of Thunder / Lick It Up from the Perth show!

Excerpted from review by Michael Dwyer
Photos: Wayne Taylor

KISS's sound was impressive and their stunts slick; the blood spitting, fire breathing, rocket launching and hydraulic platform pieces as cleanly executed as Tommy Thayer's precision guitar work. Stanley's flying-fox spin to the back of the hall during Love Gun was thematically mystifying but positively balletic in execution.

With Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud and Rock and Roll All Nite stuffed down their tights and a brave smattering of newer material equally tautly served, they managed to honour the rock'n'roll soldiers in their daft circus act.

Here's KISS and the Melbourne KISS Army at Etihad Stadium.

Photo by Dean Snowden for KISSONLINE.

Here's the Melbourne KISS Army at last night's KISS show in Melbourne, Australia.


Photos by Soni Giles and Keith Leroux for KISSONLINE.