KISS KORNER

November 20, 2017

Female staff at Fox News accuse Gene Simmons of sexual harassment

TEARS ARE FALLING Female staff at Fox News accuse Kiss bassist Gene Simmons of sexual harassment The Kiss frontman’s inappropriate and sexist antics during a Fox office meeting led to his being kicked off the network and out of the building for good. By: LLOYD GROVE The Daily Beast — Kiss frontman Gene Simmons—until this week, a favorite guest on Fox News and Fox Business Network programs, which couldn’t get enough of his supposedly outrageous rock-star antics mixed with[…]

September 27, 2017

Vinnie Vincent boasts he ‘saved Kiss’ in new video promoting 2018 Kiss Expo

KISS THIS Vinnie Vincent boasts he ‘saved Kiss’ in new video promoting appearance at January 2018 Kiss Expo Vinnie Vincent on if he saved Kiss: “You’re damn right I did!” Blabbermouth — Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent is featured in a new promotional video for his upcoming appearance as a special guest at the Atlanta Kiss Expo next year. Check it out below. According to the official web site for the Atlanta Kiss Expo, the 65-year-old musician will be signing autographs and taking photos[…]

September 22, 2017

TASTE THE RAINBOW … “Four Gay Dudes In Halloween Costumes” Marilyn Manson on Kiss

TASTE THE RAINBOW “Four Gay Dudes In Halloween Costumes” Marilyn Manson on Kiss NME — In a brand new interview with NME shock rocker Marilyn Manson talks about life. During the short video interview Manson is handed photos and then comments on them. Manson takes a look at an image of KISS and without hesitation says: “These are four gay dudes in Halloween costumes.” Then the singer drops the photo and turns towards the camera. He[…]

August 2, 2017

Texas born calf is spitting image of Gene Simmons

DID THE DEMON MATE WITH A COW? Texas born calf is spitting image of Kiss bassist Gene Simmons The internet has gone udderly wild for a Texas calf’s uncanny resemblance to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons. BBC — The baby cow, named Genie, was born on Friday at a ranch in Kerrville, Texas, and even likes to stick out its tongue like the rocker. Hill Country Visitor, a tourism agency that promotes the region of[…]

May 29, 2017

Gene Simmons on calling it quits: “We’ll do it the right way, with a big party … and maybe free”

FREE KISS? Gene Simmons on calling it quits: “We’ll do it the right way, with a big party … and maybe free” GLASGOW, Scotland — “We’re not going to be able to do this into our 70s – and I’m 67 now. But we’ll do it for a few more years and, when we think it’s time to go, we’ll go.” He may have walked into the interview with a roaring “gie it laldy” to[…]

April 18, 2017

Rock N’ Skull confirms Ace Frehley cancellation: “The Sludge story is correct”

UP IN SMOKE Rock N’ Skull confirms Ace Frehley off event: “The Sludge story is correct” PEKIN, Illinois — Metal Sludge reported earlier today that Ace Frehley was touring down under with Alice Cooper in late October 2017. On the heels of this major tour announcement we also reported on a rumor that Frehley was pulling out of his appearance at the annual Rock N’ Skull event on October 29th. After a few hours[…]

March 20, 2017

THE DEMON IS A GOOD GUY … Gene Simmons with Rockin’ Johnny Rubinski

THE DEMON IS A GOOD GUY Gene Simmons with local rockstar Rockin’ Johnny Rubinski CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gene Simmons is currently out doing a few select shows with his solo band. Simmons and band performed March 18th at the “Cleveland Agora” to a packed house. The event is being billed as “An Evening With Gene Simons And His Band” and they will appear in 5 cites. Along with the Cleveland show, shows are booked for St.[…]

January 26, 2017

ACE WHO? Kiss & Tommy Thayer get Punk’d by Black N’ Blue >Video<

ACE FREHLEY WHO? Kiss and Tommy Thayer get Punk’d by Black N’ Blue Monsters of Rock Cruise — Black N’ Blue has officially punk’d Kiss and their former guitarist Tommy Thayer. Black N’ Blue has released a brand new promo for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and it’s a must see. Video is below. Especially if you’re a true diehard Kiss fan. Black N’ Blue has a long storied relationship with Kiss. As most know[…]

January 22, 2017

TEARS ARE FALLING … Eddie Trunk ranting after Kiss drummer avoids him at NAMM; “When he saw me, he bolted into a door and hid”

TEARS ARE FALLING Eddie Trunk ranting after Kiss drummer avoids him at NAMM; “When he saw me, he bolted into a door and hid” SleazeRoxx — Heavy metal radio personality Eddie Trunk recently had an interesting run in — or lack of run in — with KISS‘ drummer Eric Singer at the NAMM convention, which is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA from January 19 to 22, 2017. The following is[…]

November 1, 2016

KISS POLL! Who is your favorite member of the original KISS lineup?

LICK THIS UP Who is your favorite member of the original KISS lineup? Sludge Twitter Poll — Who is YOUR favorite member of the original lineup of Kiss? Metal Sludge wants to know, who is your favorite member of the original Kiss band, was it Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley or Peter Criss. You may be surprised to see who is leading our latest poll. Vote now, and let your voice be heard. Who[…]