KISS VENEZUELAN POSTER

Here 's one of the KISS posters for the band's first ever appearance in Venezuela!

KISS at Hipodromo la Rinconada in Caracas, Venezuela - April 17.

KISS IKONS

The stage is set. The masks are on. The guitars are amped. It s time to rock! In a few weeks KISS Ikons will hit the stage as one of the loudest trading card sets on Earth. With authentic KISS memorabilia cards, autographed 8x10 s from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and a sweet lineup of KISS Tattoos and Stickers, KISS Ikons is a must-have collectible for anyone who proudly belongs to the KISS Army.

KISS Ikons goes behind the scenes with a 90-card base set that includes rare and never-before-seen photos, along with quotes directly from current and former band members about everything KISS. Discover everything from how the band got its name to the inspiration behind some of their most memorable songs.

KISS fans can also own their very own piece of KISS memorabilia! The KISS Klothes insert features authentic memorabilia worn by the Demon himself, Gene Simmons. Memorabilia includes black lace-up pleather pants and a black jumpsuit. Fans and collectors can also look for instant win cards for authentic autographed 8x10 photos of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.

The KISS Army is still going strong after all these years, and KISS Ikons includes an awesome lineup of KISS Stickers and Tattoos that every KISS Army member will love! Whether you're a fan of the Demon, the Starchild, the Spaceman, or the Catman these cool collectibles are a great way to show off your KISS pride.

KISS Ikons ships mid April 2009!

KISS AT SARNIA BAYFEST

By TARA HAGAN, SUN MEDIA

Bayfest s rock weekend lineup is official, with KISS hitting the stage on July 10. Organizer Michele Stokley said she was relieved to finally get the word out.

'People have been so anxious to know the lineup. It s been more overwhelming this year than any other year,' she said, noting online petitions and social networking groups focused on Bayfest 2009.

'It s great that people are putting so much thought into Bayfest.'

Internet rumours had focused on KISS making an appearance in Sarnia, and Stokley said she can finally confirm it.

'We ve been trying for years and years to get them,' she said, noting organizers came close last year but conflicting tour dates kept the legendary rockers away.

'It feels really good; we re really excited.'

KISS will perform on Friday, July 10. Known for its trademark face paint and stage outfits since emerging in the 1970 s, the band has sold more than 85 million records worldwide.

'It s more than just a rock show. It s everything that goes with KISS. They re a great band to see live,' said Stokley.

Tickets are available locally at Stoke s Bay, Stoke s Inland, The Coffee Lodge, Sam the Record Man, and Libro Financial, or online at www.sarniabayfest.com.

GENE CHECKS IN!

Date: March 27

Today, went through the entire set we intend on playing in the forthcoming SOUTH AMERICAN swing of our KISS Alive 35 World Tour. If you've seen some of the media coming out of S. America, you'll notice we're mostly playing soccer stadiums...and we're told the tix are almost all gone.

Today was a special day -- we all lined up to get Yellow Fever shots. Great. No one was anxious to get stung by a needle, but if that's what it takes for us to get together with 50,000 close friends we'll role up our sleeves.

We've also been recording our first New Studio Album in 11 years!!!. Produced by Paul Stanley. And, having Paul simply decide things, works better. Democracy is highly overrated. Paul is kickin' ass. The material sounds great and Tommy and Eric are in great form.

We have 4 tunes recorded. If you're a fan of our stuff from about 1977, you'll feel right at home. All of us have taken up the songwriting call to arms in the same spirit we once did -- without a care in the world and without outside writers. Nothing to prove to anyone. Just doing what comes naturally. Ignoring fashions, trends and with a personal vow from all of us: no rapping. There are plenty of people out there doing this and they don't need four palefaced guys pretending they're from the hood. Besides, I'm not sure how to correctly pronounce 'wassup.'

Tommy is finishing his solo tune. Sounds great, I can tell you. And Eric is going to sing on the album.

Most importantly, we are having the time of our lives, and can't wait to see our friends South of the Border.

We hop on our jet April 1st, on the way to gig #1-Santiago.

See you all there...Or maybe later!

KISS GUITAR SKINS

Check out these great new KISS Guitar Hero guitar skins for all PS3 / X Box video game fans!

CLICK HERE to order these 5 KISS guitar skins now in the Game Room section of KISS SHOP.

KISS ARMY MEMBERS-ONLY TICKET PRESALE

A KISS ARMY Members-Only ticket presale for the Sarnia, Canada KISS show begins today at 10AM (EST).

Presale starts: Thursday, March 26 @ 10AM (EST) Presale ends: Friday, March 27 @ 10PM (EST)

While supplies last, KISS ARMY Members will have access to MEMBERS-Only tickets for the following KISS Concert date:

KISS at Bayfest 2009 Sarnia, Canada July 10, 2009

Meet & Greet upgrade packages will also be available starting Thursday March 26 @ 10AM-EDT

If you are a Premium KISS ARMY Member: LOGIN NOW.

If your membership to the KISS ARMY has expired: RENEW NOW. If you are not a premium member of the KISS ARMY and would like to participate in the presale: JOIN NOW.

KISS AND DR. PEPPER TEAM UP

Spent the day with the nice people at Dr. Pepper, who loaded me down with a day's full of press and media. TV, Radio and Print.

You'll notice as soon as my Young, Studly Son comes into frame, he steals the show.

Click below to watch the commercial:

KISS TO ROCK SARNIA BAYFEST

KISS will rock the stage at this year s eleventh annual Rogers Bayfest in Sarnia, Canada on Friday, July 10! Regarded as one of the most powerful rock ‘n roll bands of all-time, their milestones are overwhelming...a testament to the band s longevity and unbreakable bond with their fans.

For more info on the FEST visit www.sarniabayfest.com.

Tickets for KISS at Bayfest go on sale to the general public on Saturday, March 28 at 10AM (EDT). A KISS ARMY Members-only ticket presale will run from March 26 at 10AM to March 27 at 10PM (EDT) on KOL.

Both general admission and VIP tickets will be available.

Meet & Greet upgrade packages will also be available starting Thursday March 26 @ 10AM (EDT)

Stay tuned to KOL for additional presale details.

KISS ON COVER OF PERUVIAN MAGAZINE

My name is Alberto Cuya and I`ve waited 11 years of my life to see KISS live, and what better than in my own country, Peru!

KISS' first arrival in our country is causing a great expectation and the mass media have contributed to this KISS phenomenon, too. Here I send you the cover of DEDOMEDIO magazine in which a photograph of you from 1979.

Thank you for 36 years of music !!!!!!

Greetings from Lima, Peru

Alberto C.

LETTERS click here

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Dear KISS!

KISS is definitely a mainstay in the world. I saw this ad while pumping gas at my local gas station in Peoria, AZ.

Keep on Rocking. Joseph Martin

LETTERS click here

KISS IN COLOMBIA'S BIGGEST NEWSPAPER

KISS appeared on the front Page of 'El Tiempo' Newspaper, the most influential newspaper in Colombia!

All 10,000 Platinum area tickets for KISS' Bogota show are SOLD OUT!

4/11/09 KISS at Simon Bolivar Park - Bogota, Colombia

Please note, ONLY tickets purchased at www.tuboleta.com are valid for this KISS show.

Thanks to Zumbifer for the newspaper image!

KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS

KISS Ikons, the new trading card set from Press Pass, goes behind the scenes with a 90-card base set that includes rare and never-before-seen photos, along with quotes directly from current and former band members about everything KISS. Discover everything from how the band got its name to the inspiration behind some of their most memorable songs.

KISS Ikons includes:

.. 90-card base set with themed parallels including 'Fire' and 'Blood' .. Instant win autographed 8x10's from Gene and Paul .. Authentic Gene Simmons-worn memorabilia cards .. KISS Tattoos .. KISS Stickers

Pictured is the KISS Ikons Trading Cards Blaster Box.

COLOMBIA TICKET NOTICE

KISS will make their first ever appearance in Colombia on April 11! Tickets for the concert at Simon Bolivar Park in Bogota are available now at the official ticket office - www.tuboleta.com

Please note, ONLY tickets purchased at www.tuboleta.com are valid for this KISS show.

KISS IN PERUVIAN NEWSPAPER

Hi KISS!!

This layout of KISS was in today's El Comercio Peruvian newspaper. The section featured the upcoming KISS Concert.

Thanks, Patricia

LETTERS click here

PAUL STANLEY DISPLAYS ARTISTIC SIDE

By JOHN ROGERS, Associated Press Writer

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – When it comes to glam rock stars, Paul Stanley always could wield that makeup brush with the best of them.

So maybe it shouldn't have come as a surprise that the Kiss guitarist, first introduced to the world with his face covered in white makeup, his lips painted bright red, a dark star over his right eye, would someday set aside that guitar long enough to pour his soul into oil on canvas.

Still, Stanley says he was the most surprised guy on the planet when he, an art-class washout from New York City's High School of Music and Art, suddenly began...