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Check out this cool clip of DoubleVirgo performing their version of KISS' 'Secretly Cruel'. Obviously, the guys are huge KISS Fans! Enjoy.



ATTENTION ALL KISS FANS:

If you've made a KISS related performance video, please send it to webmaster@KISSONLINE.com . The band really loves to see these clips!!

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'KISS started out as a belief in the power of what rock n roll could be and a refusal to take any crap from anyone, any time. For me, nothing has changed and this year I'll prove it again'.

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'Who would have thought that first 35 minute show would turn into a 35+ year career that's still going strong! KISS is 'AMERICANA' personified, period. The best Band & Brand in the Land'

Eric Singer

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Thirty five years ago today - January 30, 1973, KISS performed their very first concert at Popcorn (The Coventry) in Queens, NY. The band performed 2 sets at the club that night for a crowd of under 10 people.

Earlier this week, Gene recalled how that show came about:

1973 was the beginning.

Wicked Lester had just finished its album for EPIC RECORDS. There were five members in the band, including Paul and myself. Though we had a real recording contract with a major label, and though we had finished an entire album, we were depressed. It just wasn't what we had envisioned.

So, we started again. We tried firing the other three guys in Wicked Lester, but some wouldn't leave. So, we quit.

We started again with a vision. 'Let's put together the band we never saw on stage.'

We got a manager named LOU LINET, who managed JF MURPHY AND FREE FLOWING SALT and DIANA MARCOVITZ (or something like that)...and when he heard the newborn baby -- KISS. He thought it was the worst crap he had ever heard. Needless to say, he was gone immediately. So, we were managerless.

I put together a bio kit, while I worked at the Puerto Rican Interagency Council, as assistant to the Director. Peter's friend owned a printing press and printed up our invites.

But, where to play? We didn't have a manager. We didn't have an agent. We never had.

I made a phone call cold to a place called Popcorn in Queens, NY and on the phone convinced the guy to hire a band, who would soon be changing their name from WICKED LESTER to KISS.

We got the gig -- three nights -- Wed, Thurs and Fri for the sum total of $150.

That was the beginning.

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Last night, Paul Stanley confirmed that KISS will tour Europe and Scandinavia this May and June. The band will play arena and stadium shows.

Details to follow....Stay tuned to KISSONLINE!

Below is KISS' full schedule of upcoming shows for Australia and New Zealand:

March 16 - Melbourne, Australia - Ing F1 Grand Prix 18 - Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Center 20 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena 22 - Wellington, New Zealand - ROCK2WTGN Festival

Don't forget to check out Paul with Sarah Brightman on the stellar duet 'I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)'. The song is featured on Sarah's new album SYMPHONY, which will be released Tuesday - January 29!

To hear another clip of Paul and Sarah's duet, CLICK HERE and then click 'I Will Be With You' under Track Listings..

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KISS 4K ISSUE #5

When the KISS 4K team, Demon, Starchild, King of All Beasts and Celestial along with Wicked Lester are attacked by the mad Dr. Magus and his army of knights on horseback, they must learn to use recently discovered powers or be destroyed. Plus, the Destroyer Cult makes a deal with Unholy to destroy our heroes.

And lookee here! This issue

KISSONLINE will attend the 12th Detroit KISS Fan Expo!

The 2008 Detroit Kiss Fan Expo has been announced for Sunday, March 16th 2008. From 1:00pm - 6:00pm ( 12:00pm - 6:00pm for VIP ticket holders ). The Expo will take place at the Metropolitan Hotel, located at the Detroit Metro Airport. The Metropolitan Hotel 31500 Wick Road Romulus, MI. 48174 734-467-8000. For hotel rooms, ask for the special Kiss Expo rate. There is also a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel for anyone coming in from out of town.

Special Guest and Kiss triute band, to be announced. On display, for the fiirst time since the 1995 Official Kiss Convention Tour, the set of 4 original 77-78 Love Gun costumes. These 4 costumes, which were purchased from the Offical Kiss Auction in 2000, are complete and on the mannequins.

Kiss merchandise and collectables will be on sale throughout the day. There will be a Kiss look-a-like contest. Enter and win $$in Kiss merchandise. KISSONLINE will also attend the Detroit Expo!

To purchase an advanced ticket, you can either use paypal or a credit card over the phone. 734-641-7450 hours between 10:30am-6:00pm. Children 12 and under get in free.

For tickets and more info - visit : http://www.detroitkissexpo.com/ .

Photo is from last year's Detroit Fan Expo.

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Pictured is an actual newspaper ad for KISS' Sydney, Australia show from the Daily Telegraph.

KISS' full schedule of shows for Australia and New Zealand is:

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. ING F1 GRAND PRIX, MARCH 16th

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, MARCH 18th

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. ACER ARENA, MARCH 20th

WELLINGTON, NZ. ROCK2WTGN FESTIVAL, MARCH 22nd

The Fan site KISS Army Australia, has posted a great list of travel information for KISS fans looking to attend any of these shows. Information on airlines, hotels and local transportation is included.

CLICK HERE to view the travel info .

KISSONLINE EXCLUSIVE:

Check out this great new KISS Axe lamp from KISS Licensee Rabbit Tanaka.

Look for the lamp in stores soon!

Tommy is shown here together with Henry Juszkiewicz, owner and CEO of Gibson Guitars, Saturday (Jan. 19) at the Anaheim NAMM show. 'I wanted to catch up with the people that support me with the best guitars in the world,' says Tommy. Along with Gibson Guitars, Tommy visited Hughes & Kettner Amplifiers to check in on his new stage amplification system that he will use for KISS tour dates in 2008.

ON ART, MUSIC, KISS

Here's a clip of Gene's appearance on ABC's 'Ugly Betty':

Sydney and Brisbane shows announced! KISS Army Presales This Friday!

One of the most legendary and influential bands in rock history KISS will perform concerts in Sydney and Brisbane in March. The concerts will follow the band's spectacular performance to close the 2008 Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday 16 March.

This Friday, January 25th at 9am local venue time, the KISS Army will have exclusive access to a presale for KISS' appearances at the dates below:

Date: Tuesday 18th March, 2008 City: Brisbane, Australia Venue: Brisbane Entertainment Centre KISS Army Presale Date: 01/25/2007 @ 9am local venue time Public On-Sale: Mon 4 Feb, 9am

Date: Thursday 20th March, 2008 City: Sydney, Australia Venue: ACER Arena KISS Army Presale Date: 01/25/2007 @ 9am local venue time Public On-Sale: Mon 4 Feb, 9am

Presales end Sunday January 27th at 5pm

To access the presale link Premium KISS Army Members should go to the link below at 9am on Friday January 25 2008 (local venue time) and log in with your KISS ARMY User Name and Password:

http://www2.kissonline.com/service.php?module=tickets .

It is recommended that KISS Army Fan Club Members pre-register to be a My Ticketek member well before the presale starts, enabling them to purchase tickets online.

Fan club members can register at any time HERE

If you are not a premium member of the KISS Army and would like to participate in this presale, JOIN NOW!

In the spirit of the original club, the highlight of the new KISS ARMY is the Membership Kit which features the following Members Only Exclusive items: KISS ARMY T shirt, Membership Card, Metal Pin, Bumper Sticker, Guitar Pick, Temporary Tattoo and Dog Tag!

Members also receive a $10 coupon & 10% discounts to the KISSONLINE Shop, access to Members Only KISS merchandise, KISS ARMY e-newsletters and access to amazing seats with our exclusive Fan Club Pre-Sales.

Join the ranks of the KISS ARMY today and share your love for the greatest band in the world as part of this exclusive community!

JOIN NOW!

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Major League Baseball pitcher David Wells stopped by the PEARL booth at NAMM to say hello to Eric Singer!