by Pippa Lang
Comic-strip hero and decadent superstar Gene Simmons is looking forward to the release of Kiss' twenty-first album, 'Revenge'. "It may be our twenty-first platinum..." he predicts, looking forward to another wealthy injection of wealth, success and, of course, girls.
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by Jeff Scott Young
Only the fragmented, ultra-eclectic atmosphere of '90s rock could you find Kiss My Ass, the forthcoming album that brings together members of Rage Against the Machine, Tool, and Faith No More with Dinosaur Jr., Gin Blossoms and the American Symphony Orchestra. What's the common thread here? KISS!
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by Andy Secher
Kiss have an attitude problem. Yeah, they know it. they'll even admit it. In fact, they're damn proud of it. Ya see, there's been a big change in attitude for bassist Gene Simmons, guitarist Paul Stanley, guitarist Bruce Kulick and drummer Eric Singer. No more are they the multimedia moguls whose attentions are constantly being diverted by production deals, movie contracts and record label signings. Now with the release of their latest LP, Revenge, these legendary rockers have placed all their proverbial eggs in on basket - Kiss.
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by Pierre Watremez
'It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock'n'roll', a wise man once said. Currently striding into their third decade at the top of the Metal tree, KISS would probably agree. PIERRE WATREMEZ met the band in Hollywood to get the lowdown on 'Kiss Alive III', and what the future holds for the men to whom God gave Rock'n'Roll!
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by Beth Nussbaum
Gene Simmons is driving his four wheel truck on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, California. With the steering wheel in one hand and a cordless telephone in the other he reviews events of the past year. 1991 began with the rockets red glare for Kiss as they put a close to their umpteenth tour with a sell-out hometown performance at New York's Madison Square Garden. However the year did not end as well as it began for the group. It closed with the untimely death of drummer and dear friend, Eric Carr.
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by Joe Mackett
By Gene Simmons' own admission the question he's been asked most often over the past decade is 'When are Kiss going to release Alive III?'. I myself felt the urge when questioning Paul Stanley last year, he answered that, "We want to make it very special and great. We want to make sure that it's not a bad sequel to Alive II".
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by Chris Welch
Yes it was Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and friends returning to show that they are still metal giants.
'I Stole Your Love' was the unexpected opening song of the evening although this wasn't going to be the only suprise! Shortly before at the traditional 'meet and greet' backstage party Paul Stanley had promised an exceptional show. He proved thirty minutes later to have kept his word in every way. No expense had been spared in either the choice of songs, the extravagance stage performances or in the final display of pyrotechnics.
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by HP Newquist and Rich Maloof
Anaheim, California, on Friday, January 19. Ace appeared in the Gibson booth to sign autographs while promoting his own line of Gibson strings (which one would expect him to be putting on Gibson Les Pauls). Across the hall, Gene unveiled his new bass, "The Punisher". The limited-edition instrument will be available for a mere $1500, and must be special-ordered.
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by Jennifer Rose
In the past Gene Simmons and I have discussed what the magic was that linked Kiss and the fans. The answer finally dawned on me recently when Gene was discussing his childhood. He said, "Anybody can become anything they want. I'm the living example of it. I came here (the States) when I was nine, and it was like, 'This kid will never amount to anything.' 'Really? Watch this!' And since then I've dabbled with other stuff, and it should be further proof that you can do anything."
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by Gerri Miller
Kiss emerged 20 years ago, loud, outrareous, over the top, and dressed to kill in flashy costumes and mask-like makeup. While the players and presentation have changed over the years, and experimental sojourns into new musical territory have been taken, the signature dual vocal, big rhythm, guitar-driven sound that is the heart and soul of Kiss has remained constant.
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by Jeff Kitts
Ace Frehley is pissed off, and with good reason. It's May 18th, the day his former Kiss bandmates are to be honored by the city of Los Angeles and Hollywood's Rock Walk association for 20 years of rock and roll greatness. So where is Ace? At Guitar World's New York City headquarters, explaining why he isn't at the ceremony. Did he just refuse to join current Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in immortalizing his hand prints in the Rock Walk's wet cement?
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by Gary Cee
Kiss calls their new album Revenge, but it is really their 24th release? Depends who you ask. If you don't count the imports, solo releases and greatest-hits collections, it's more like the 18th. But after one listen to the return-to-form Revenge, with its stripped-down arrangements in songs like "Unholy," "Tough Love," and "Spit," you'd think this is a hard-rock band just hitting their peak.
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by Andy Bradshaw
Kiss bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons reckons the last ten years have been 'a complete fuckin' waste of time'! Excessive excesses, too much Pop and barely enough Metal have not made Gene a happy demon! On the eve of their major U.K. dates, Simmons candidly discusses his dissatisfaction with the past and why forthcoming album 'Revenge' instilled a new hunger in the band.
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by Vic Vitale
With Kiss, things are never exactly what they appear to be. For more than 20 years, these legendary rock and roll masters have continually connived, confused and confounded the music masses with their drastically shifting images and ever-changing lineups.
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by Gerri Miller
When KISS announced that original members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss would join forces for a summer reunion tour in April, fans rejoiced while some industryites scoffed. Would it sell?
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