| Rockin' News for week of April 6 ,2009 |
Here’s one from the “If There’s Money to be Made” department
KISS' GENE SIMMONS has issued the following update: "Finishing up filming Season IV of Gene
Simmons Family Jewels (20 new episodes). It will debut in June. However, as some of you have noticed
(in other countries), our show is played year 'round. We are seen around the world in many languages.
Some are dubbed, some are sub-titled. From New Zealand, to South Africa. From Argentina to Russia
and Finland. 84 countries!!! KISS' First New Studio Album. KISS' South American Stadium Tour begins
April 3rd in Santiago, Chile. Just finalized a few new deals -- one for a new KISS book...and moving
our Comic Book lines to a new company - one of the biggest. We have a Financial Product we're working
on that's shaping up to be (perhaps) the biggest venture we've ever undertaken. Can't say more at this
time. KISSteria, our TV Special for A&E will air sometime in the fall. We're also developing a new TV
show (soon to be announced) for Network. And, we are Producing a film that's about to start shooting in
the near future. Looks like there's an animation deal that's not too far from the finish line. If and
when it's done, it will enable us to fund and own our own animated cartoon show. Working on a new
guitar deal -- that will bring you a full, musical line - Gene Simmons Axe Basses and guitars and Gene
Simmons Punishers and guitars...amps, mics, straps...the works. My long in the works Gene Simmons Box
Set (Alter Ego) will probably see the light of day in the fall and (looks like) will contain 150 songs that
have never been released." (Courtesy of hardradio.com)
KISS' GENE SIMMONS has issued the following update: "Finishing up filming Season IV of Gene
Simmons Family Jewels (20 new episodes). It will debut in June. However, as some of you have noticed
(in other countries), our show is played year 'round. We are seen around the world in many languages.
Some are dubbed, some are sub-titled. From New Zealand, to South Africa. From Argentina to Russia
and Finland. 84 countries!!! KISS' First New Studio Album. KISS' South American Stadium Tour begins
April 3rd in Santiago, Chile. Just finalized a few new deals -- one for a new KISS book...and moving
our Comic Book lines to a new company - one of the biggest. We have a Financial Product we're working
on that's shaping up to be (perhaps) the biggest venture we've ever undertaken. Can't say more at this
time. KISSteria, our TV Special for A&E will air sometime in the fall. We're also developing a new TV
show (soon to be announced) for Network. And, we are Producing a film that's about to start shooting in
the near future. Looks like there's an animation deal that's not too far from the finish line. If and
when it's done, it will enable us to fund and own our own animated cartoon show. Working on a new
guitar deal -- that will bring you a full, musical line - Gene Simmons Axe Basses and guitars and Gene
Simmons Punishers and guitars...amps, mics, straps...the works. My long in the works Gene Simmons Box
Set (Alter Ego) will probably see the light of day in the fall and (looks like) will contain 150 songs that
have never been released." (Courtesy of hardradio.com)
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Ace Frehley rocks NY’s Hard Rock, readies new album
In other KISS-related news, ex-guitarist ACE FREHLEY's new
album, Anomaly, will be released by the end of 2009. The album
was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York from
2007-2009 and mixed by Marti Frederiksen. The track listing is as
follows: 'Outer Space', 'Foxy & Free', 'Sister', 'Too Many Faces',
'It's A Great Life', 'Skels', 'A Little Below The Angels', 'Fox On
The Run' (SWEET cover), 'Change The World', 'Pain In the Neck',
'Genghis Khan', 'Fractured Quantum'. In the meantime, Ace
attended the Hard Rock Cafe opening at the new Yankee Stadium
this past Thursday (April 2). Ace performed 'New York Groove'
with Scott Ian and Frank Bello from Anthrax and David
Letterman/Paul Shaffer Orchestra drummer Anton Fig. (Courtesy
of www.acefrehley.com and hardradio.com)
In other KISS-related news, ex-guitarist ACE FREHLEY's new
album, Anomaly, will be released by the end of 2009. The album
was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York from
2007-2009 and mixed by Marti Frederiksen. The track listing is as
follows: 'Outer Space', 'Foxy & Free', 'Sister', 'Too Many Faces',
'It's A Great Life', 'Skels', 'A Little Below The Angels', 'Fox On
The Run' (SWEET cover), 'Change The World', 'Pain In the Neck',
'Genghis Khan', 'Fractured Quantum'. In the meantime, Ace
attended the Hard Rock Cafe opening at the new Yankee Stadium
this past Thursday (April 2). Ace performed 'New York Groove'
with Scott Ian and Frank Bello from Anthrax and David
Letterman/Paul Shaffer Orchestra drummer Anton Fig. (Courtesy
of www.acefrehley.com and hardradio.com)
Scott Ian, Ace Frehley, Anton Fig and Frank Bello rockin' at the new Yankee Stadium
Hard Rock Cafe with "New York Groove."
Hard Rock Cafe with "New York Groove."
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KISS your city hello
Fans who have followed KISS for 35 years are in for a role reversal. Every stop on the band’s upcoming U.S. and Canadian tour will be
determined by online votes. Fans, many of whom have petitioned KISS for years to book shows off the tour circuit, are invited to
champion their hometowns at eventful.com/kiss. (Check the widget on the HMH homepage to cast your vote.)
The site will begin accepting votes today (April 6) after a video appearance by KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer
and Tommy Thayer.. The group’s official fan club, the KISS Army, was notified Sunday to log on to kissonline.com to await the news via
a 24-hour KISS Kountdown. Fans also are encouraged to post videos online urging fellow residents to cast votes. KISS plans to
broadcast city-specific compilation reels on jumbo screens at venues before each concert. The tour kicks off in September, and voters
will have early access to tickets in their markets.
(Courtesy of usatoday.com/ story by Edna Gundersen)
Fans who have followed KISS for 35 years are in for a role reversal. Every stop on the band’s upcoming U.S. and Canadian tour will be
determined by online votes. Fans, many of whom have petitioned KISS for years to book shows off the tour circuit, are invited to
champion their hometowns at eventful.com/kiss. (Check the widget on the HMH homepage to cast your vote.)
The site will begin accepting votes today (April 6) after a video appearance by KISS members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer
and Tommy Thayer.. The group’s official fan club, the KISS Army, was notified Sunday to log on to kissonline.com to await the news via
a 24-hour KISS Kountdown. Fans also are encouraged to post videos online urging fellow residents to cast votes. KISS plans to
broadcast city-specific compilation reels on jumbo screens at venues before each concert. The tour kicks off in September, and voters
will have early access to tickets in their markets.
(Courtesy of usatoday.com/ story by Edna Gundersen)