Shorter set list and cancelled sound check in Italy
May 13, KISS played at a sold out Arena in Verona, Italy. Again, the band had to cancel sound check due to the fact that building the stage took too long again. But more important, KISS cut the set shorter...
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‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ To Feature Behind-the-Scenes Footage of ‘Detroit Metal City’
In case you haven't heard, Gene Simmons, co-founder of rock band Kiss and star of the reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels, will be appearing in Toshio Li's live-action film adaptation of Kiminori Wakasugi's Detroit Metal City manga. Quite fittingly, Simmons plays the "Demon God of Rock and Roll," which coincidentally rings a bell to his real-life onstage persona nickname, “The Demon.”
For those who are not familiar, Detroit Metal City is about a death metal band that has gained immense popularity in the indie scene. The main character, Negichi Souchi, is a push-over who is trying to make a living in the music world, despite that fact that he never envisioned himself to be in such a band. Moreover, the rock parody manga has also served as the inspiration behind Simmons' band's signature white-and-black face corpse paint look, as well as the hit song "Detroit Rock City."
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Gene Simmons Book Due July 8
"LADIES OF THE NIGHT--The Oldest Profession in the World: Good or bad? Tell us. And, tell us why."
Phoenix Books and Kiss bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons present an entertaining mix of narrative history and Simmons' own unique philosophy about the inception and legacy of prostitution with his enlightening new ... via Guitar World
Tommy Thayer meets Hughes and Kettner
Pre Euorpean Tour Interview with Tommy Thayer
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Gene Simmons: Ladies of the Night
Now you can preorder the book
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No set list changes; sound check alterations
In Munich, Germany (May 11) and Vienna, Austria (May 12) the band played the same set list as at the tour opening show in Oberhausen, Germany. With approx 10,000 fans the Olympiahalle in Munich was pretty much sold out, while...
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‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ Star Releases New Horror Anthology Today
Although Gene Simmons is known as a rock legend and the star of the reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels, he has also taken the comic world in an all-new capacity. As reported previously, the 58-year-old rocker has teamed up with IDW Publishing in order to create the Simmons Comic Group. After months of waiting, the join venture takes physical form as Gene Simmons House of Horrors, which hits the stores today.
For those who are not familiar, Gene Simmons House of Horrors is an anthology that brings readers the best in horror, fantasy and science fiction. Initially run as a three-issue quarterly, the series has been critically acclaimed by fans and reviewers alike, both for the quality of the stories and the art.
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KISS Performs In Verona; Photos Available
"Seeing the band in this open-air venue was an incredible experience"
KISS Performs In Verona; Photos Available - May 14, 2008 According to a posting on KISS ' official web site, the band performed last night at the Verona Arena , a Roman amphitheatre in Verona, Italy, which was ... via BlabberMouth.net
Gene Simmons Family Jewels: Gene Performs Solo in Tonight’s Episode
Previously on Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Gene Simmons decided to accept an offer to perform on a Las Vegas show with big band Royal Crown Revue. Noisy neighbors and longtime partner Shannon Tweed's home improvement spree made it impossible for him to concentrate on his new material. He decided to drive to Las Vegas for a few hours of solitude. However, Shannon's do-it-yourself skills were not up to par, resulting in Gene's car breaking down in the desert and a faulty pipe bursting at home, flooding his office of priceless Kiss collectables. In the desert, Gene met an odd cast of characters and attempted to hitchhike to Vegas in time for his show, while Shannon went around L.A. to replace Gene's ruined collectables by buying them from the Kiss fans that have given Gene their hard earned cash over the years.
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Myrtle Beach KISS Expo
Expo set for the Broadway at the Beach on February 24th.
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