Hey KISS Freaks its been a busy few weeks with the Expos in Puerto Rico and Baltimore. Finally getting caught up. Thanks to George Decampo for putting other another fantastic KISS Expo. It was definitely a success. That was the best fan attendance at an Expo besides NY and Indy of any all year. Keith and I did very well at the Expo, thanks George! I did take a few snapshots that you can see below of Bruce Kulick with members of SSG. Bruce and SSG sounded great as always. It was very good to see all of our friends at another great KISS event. Sorry so short, lot's going on right now with several different projects. I know starting to sound like Gene. Good time to end it. :) More to come soon!

Pictures by Steve Stierwalt, Jr.

From GeneSimmons.com

Today, shooting begins on my 6 episodic television series ROCK SCHOOL. This is a television series that will mostly take place in England. They're filming at my home today and then I'll fly over to the UK where I'll be teaching 12 year olds in their schools how to form a rock band. We will show the auditions for the band, putting individuals into a group together, showing them how to rock and actually writing a song.

So far, no info on whether this will be shown in the U.S.

From SackTrick.com

Sack Trick have finally finished their 3rd Album "Sheep in Kiss Make-up". It is the most amazingly diverse Kiss tribute album you will ever hear.

Full Track Listing-
1 Shout it Out Loud
2 Love Gun
3 I'm a Legend Tonight
4 Almost Human
5 I Stole Your Love Part 1
6 Deuce
7 Beth (Robin vocal)
8 All Hell's Breakin' Loose
9 I've Had Enough (Into the Fire)
10 Great Expectations
11 Audio Video
12 Stanley the Parrot
13 I Stole Your Love Part 2
14 Beth (Sponder vocal)
15 Love Her All I Can
16 War Machine
17 I Still Love You
18 I Stole Your Love Part 3
19 The Elder (Yes, a medley of the whole Elder!)

...and we couldn't help squeezing a few more in as well! The full 74 minute CD also features excerpts of 100,000 Years, A Million to One, All American Man, Black Diamond, Boys Are Gonna Rock, C’mon and Love Me, Calling Dr Love, Do You Love Me?, Do You Wanna Make Love?, God of Thunder, I Love it Loud, I Was Made For Lovin’ You, King of the Night Time World, Psycho Circus, Snowblind, Sure Know Something, What Makes the World go Round and probably a few more that we've forgotten about. It's a CD jammed full of Kiss! We think you'll like it...

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From TheKISSArmy.com

Comedy Central will rebroadcast the MAD TV Halloween special featuring KISS at the end of this month. The scheduled air times are as follows:

From GeneSimmons.com

Proud to report the SPEAKING IN TONGUES AUDIO CD is now in stores. I went into the studio and put together a cd you can play in your car. It also includes some new material. For those of you who tuned in late, the Speaking DVD/CD was recorded during my Australian Lecture Tour about two years ago.

I have a big mouth and I'm not shy about expressing myself. I realized early on in my life, that the way I thought, the values I held dear and the decisions I made for myself, especially as regards my happiness, seemed to fly in the face of what was commonly accepted. I would find interviewers open mouthed when I would utter phrases like "I love money." They would respond with "..what do you mean by that?" I never thought twice about it. I thought everyone loved money,..but apparently a lot of people have a problem admitting it. I always wondered why.

So, in the DVD and the CD I go into some of the fantasies we have all deluded ourselves with. How about "Money is the root of all evil." Which is nonsense and we all know it. LACK of money is the root of all evil.

When was the last time a millionaire walked into a 7/11 and said "Put your hands up and give me $14.95!!!"

I also have very clear (apparently biologically sound) notions about the difference between man and woman. The male of the species, we are told, manufactures billions of sperm daily. The female of the species only makes one or two eggs PER MONTH/per cycle. The only problem females and males have with each other can be summed up with the following: The female of the species has convinced herself that all those billions of sperm are only for her.

Can't we have a few hundred million to play around with? Now I ask you. Is that too much to ask for?

From Kulick-Italia.com

The webmaster, Jan Mozzorecchia, of the new Bruce Kulick site in Italy has invited KISSFREAKS visitors to check out the site. It is recognized by Bruce as the official site in Italy.

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From Blabbermouth.com

"Backstage Auctions recently hosted a hugely successful, 300 lot auction for legendary producer Eddie Kramer. Their next offering will be items from the personal collection of Lydia Criss, rock photographer and former wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss. That auction is currently scheduled for early November 2004"...

From InstantLiveConcerts.com

Instant Live would like to congratulate Patrice D'Angelo of Hamilton, New Jersey! She has won the grand prize in our scratch-ticket contest, a SIGNED GUITAR by KISS! Patrice has proven herself an ultimate KISS fan by attending 5 shows in 2 different states throughout the tour. Be sure to check back soon, big announcements are on the way!

From Larry McShane At The Associated Press

Headbangers, get out your checkbooks. Your chance to own a piece of heavy metal history is finally here. An auction of items from the genre's biggest names, including Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, KISS and Van Halen, is scheduled for Nov. 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in midtown Manhattan, organizers said Friday.

Online bidding for what's billed as the first metal auction will also occur at www.julienentertainment.com.

1980's Paul Stanley Costume Up For Auction Shown Above Right

From Goddess Of Thunder At BlacDiamond Girls.com

The All female KISS tribute "Black Diamond" is playing a HUGE Halloween show on October 30th in Portland, Oregon at the McMenamin's Crystal Ballroom with the all female tribute "The Iron Maidens"!! It should be a great show and we are hoping to see alot of KISS fans in makeup out in the audience!!

From Keith Leroux at KISSAsylum.com

Spoke to Eric Singer and he told me that Paul is doing really well! He said he visited Paul in the hospital and that he has already started physical therapy. Eric went on to say that even though Paul must have been in some serious pain during the tour, he never complained! Can't even imagine needing a hip replaced and going out and jumping around in KISS boots for 2 hours. Paul did just that on the entire Rock The Nation Tour. Talk about a true professional! Throughout the years Paul has always given KISS fans 100 percent and even something as serious as needing a hip replaced did not stop him from delivering the goods. As a leading frontman in rock and roll, Paul Stanley has never received the credit he deserves! Paul we hope that you continue to have a speedy recovery and look forward to a killer solo release.

From KISSOnline.com

In addition to the discs listed below, the release also includes the DVD KISS Exposed -- the behind the scenes look at the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band -- features 15 selections spanning 1975 through 1986.

DISC ONE
1. STRUTTER 3.10
2. NOTHIN’ TO LOSE 3.27
3. FIREHOUSE 3.18
4. DEUCE 3.06
5. BLACK DIAMOND 5.11
6. GOT TO CHOOSE 3.54
7. PARASITE 3.01
8. HOTTER THAN HELL 3.31
9. C’MON AND LOVE ME 2.57
10. SHE 4.09
11. ANYTHING FOR MY BABY 2.35
12. ROCK BOTTOM live 3.40
13. COLD GIN live 6.55
14. ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE live 4.23
15. LET ME GO, ROCK ‘N ROLL live 5.20
16. DETROIT ROCK CITY 5.17
17. KING OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD 3.21
18. SHOUT IT OUT LOUD 2.49
19. BETH 2.45
20. DO YOU LOVE ME? 4.57

DISC TWO
1. I WANT YOU 3.04
2. CALLING DR. LOVE 3.44
3. HARD LUCK WOMAN 3.34
4. I STOLE YOUR LOVE 3.04
5. LOVE GUN 3.18
6. CHRISTINE SIXTEEN 3.14
7. SHOCK ME 3.48
8. MAKIN’ LOVE live 3.13
9. GOD OF THUNDER live 5.16
10. TONIGHT YOU BELONG TO ME 4.40
11. NEW YORK GROOVE 3.03
12. RADIOACTIVE 2.46
13. DON’T YOU LET ME DOWN 3.43
14. I WAS MADE FOR LOVING YOU 4.30
15. SURE KNOW SOMETHING 4.01
16. SHANDI 3.36
17. TALK TO ME 4.02
18. A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES 2.40
19. NOWHERE TO RUN 4.33
20. I’M A LEGEND TONIGHT 4.00

From KISSFucco

Don't miss the rebroadcast of "A Scooby-Doo Halloween" featuring KISS.

Network: (WB) The WB
Date: Friday - October 29, 2004
Time: 08:30 pm - 09:00 pm ET

About A Scooby-Doo Halloween - When the Scooby Gang heads to the eerie town of Banning Junction to spend Halloween with Velma's aunt, uncle and beautiful cousin Marcy, they join the townspeople in their "100 Years of Halloween" festivities - including an amped-out performance by the hottest rock band in the world, KISS. Strange things begin to happen when a ghost returns to seek revenge for wrongs done to him 100 years ago, and the gang puts their investigative skills to work to find out who is behind the Halloween mischief. Guest-voice appearances in the special include Paul Stanley of KISS, Jenny McCarthy, Julia Sweeney, Diedrich Bader, Rhea Perlman, Stacy Keach, Tom Kenny and Daran Norris.

From KISSFucco

On October 12th, after suffering hip problems for a number of years, Paul Stanley had hip replacement surgery on his left hip. There were no complications and he is currently recovering. The recovery will involve rehab physical therapy at home for 6 to 8 weeks.

From Keith Leroux at KISSAsylum.com

Just back from the Bruce Kulick/Rolando D'Lugo KISS Tribute shows in PR. The shows were great. The first show was in San Juan and the second was in Ponce.

Both nights featured Rolando and his band performing several songs from his debut CD. Bruce then joined them on stage for another one of Rolando's tracks "Esperando" (which features Bruce on lead guitar on the CD and the video). The rest of the show was devoted to Bruce's solo songs and of course — KISS.

KISS songs included "Creatures of the Night", "I Love it Loud", "Tears are Falling", "Heaven's on Fire", "Hide Your Heart", "Forever", "Domino", "Unholy", "Lick It Up" and "Rock and Roll All Night". The crowds were great and sang along with every word.

Before both shows, Bruce signed autographs and posed for pictures while the fans shopped for KISS merchandise. As always we had a great time hanging with other KISS fans and it was awesome to hear so many positive comments about KISS Asylum! There are a lot of die hard KISS Fans in Puerto Rico. Many that I spoke with had flown to the States for shows on this tour. They're really hoping KISS makes it back to the Island next year.

A huge thanks to Rolando and his crew (including his dad!!) for all of his help!! Rolando is a huge KISS fan (especially Paul Stanley). This is the 3rd KISS related event he has promoted in Puerto Rico and the fans really appreciate his efforts!

Thanks to all the KISS fans for coming out and supporting these shows and of course extra special thanks to my friend Mr. Kulick. Traveling with Bruce is always an adventure, sort of like being in an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiam", you never know what Larry's going to say or do next!

Bruce sends his greeting to ASYLUM readers and wanted me to remind everyone that he will be at the Baltimore KISS Expo Oct. 17th. So will we — hope to see you there!! (Hey Russell — are you coming? Steve & I missed you in PR!!)

KF Note: I had a blast with Keith and Bruce. Always fun. Steve.

Pictures by Steve Stierwalt, Jr.

From Eric-Singer.com

“I played last weekend with Paul & Tommy at a surprise birthday party in Hollywood for some friends of paul & myself. There was a House band that supplied the gear and other people played as well like Michael DesBarres/from Silverhead & Detective, Fred Coury from Cinderella & Shifty Shellshock from Crazytown. It was at a vibey place called Club AD on Highland ave. We played 5 songs "All right Now" by FREE / "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin /"You Shook Me" (Zep version) "Lick it Up" by of course KISS and "Comunication Breakdown" also by Zeppelin. Paul & Tommy sounded really good & it was a blast playing with them !”

10 Piece string light set for indoor use. Has end-to-end connector for up to 3 light sets; also includes 1 blinking and 3 non-blinking replacement bulbs. They are red, purple, blue, green and orange. Each light has a symbol that represents each member of the band. The last light says KISS on it. Hard to find! Great for Halloween or Christmas decorations.

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From JimRome.com

It is rare that I can say this, but I have never experienced an hour of radio like I did on Thursday. Former KISS front-man Gene Simmons made his way into the studio for an hour-long interview. He is one of the most interesting guys I have ever sat down with. I’m not saying that I agree with or condone the way he has chosen to go about life, I will just say that he is an interesting dude.

One of the first things I had to clear with him was the number of women that he says he has been with. I had read reports of 4500 and 4600. Gene told me that the number is actually 4700. It is a good thing I got that number straight. Gene told me that he isn’t married because the leading cause of divorce is marriage. He also said that the male species generates billions of sperm each day and wives and girlfriends are under the impression that each of those billions are for them only. He says it goes against human biology to be monogamous.

Gene likes money. He makes no bones about it. He laughs at performers in the music industry that talk about integrity and credibility. He says that it is called the music business for a reason. Everyone is in it to make money, and anyone who tells you differently is lying.

Gene is a big fan of racecars. He is part owner of three NASCAR teams and has interest in teams on the NHRA circuit. He thinks that racecar driving is a great slice of Americana. Gene is fascinated by the original concept that American cars were made to outperform other American cars. He thinks few things are more American than that.

I could have spoken to Gene for much more than an hour. He has takes on just about everything. It was truly one of the most interesting hours I have ever experience on this show.

From GeneSimmons.com

It DOES all come down to one person. It always does. SOMEONE has a dream. And that person either keeps it to himself, or he spreads it to others --- like a virus. And, if others start believing the dream, anything is possible.

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From Eric-Singer.com

KISS is busy working on the "live" DVD we recorded at 2 shows this past Rock the Nation Tour. A release date has not been set.

From PeterCriss.net

What have I been doing...? Still working on my book, You only write one about your life. I just want it to be right. I'm also still working on my CD's, like the book I also want that to be right. I'm NOT going to put shit out for the money, you know me better than that. You guys wanted the best...have patience with me I'm only a cat, and this cat really LOVES you!!! God Bless - Peter

From KissNews.de

"Axe" just released some collectors bathing ducks under the theme "music" as limited edition 2004. Besides the King of "Duck'n' Roll" and "Mr. Raasta Dack" there is also a "Demon Duck" available...

From ContactMusic.com

KISS frontman GENE SIMMONS urges all men to resist the temptation to marry, and save themselves stacks of money at the same time.

The womanising music legend, who once dated rocker CHER, insists there are no benefits to married life - and divorce is far too costly.

He says, "Women are a different species. They have a biological clock, they want to nest. A man produces thousands of sperm every day and a woman thinks it's all for her, but it's not.

"Always be honest with a woman. It's not beneficial for a man to marry. The worst thing a man can do is get married because he has to give 50 per cent of his gross pre-tax dollars to a woman who has given him nothing, apart from companionship.

"That's more than the taxes you pay to the government which gives you nuclear armed forces, military, police and infrastructure."

From KISSWORLD.net

Make your 2005 Hotter than Hell with your official Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley calendars !!! Not 1 but 4 seperate calendars highlighting some fantastic great and rare shots of each seperate member for the first time ever.

A strictly limited edition that has an amazing bonus - a reproduction of the 1978 mural posters that came with the first pressing of the solo albums !!! Only 5,000 of each member available throughout the universe. These will ship from the 2nd week in October, be quick and order now as they will be filled on a first ordered, first filled basis !!! A KISSWORLD Design !!! Head to the www.kissworld.net website where you can pick one up for only $22.95 Australian Dollars.

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