Gene Simmons

January 6, 2018

DISRESPECT? Kiss demand journalist remove Iron Maiden T-Shirt, “It doesn’t show respect” says Paul Stanley

DISRESPECT? Kiss demand journalist remove Iron Maiden T-Shirt, “It doesn’t show respect” says Paul Stanley YouTube — In a brand new YouTube clip the band Kiss demand an interviewer from Mexico change his T-shirt. The interview appears to take place pre-show at a Kiss concert. The interviewer named Gustavo is seen holding his microphone and wearing an Iron Maiden T-shirt, but the band ribs Gustavo with comments about his choice of dress. Paul Stanley is first to[…]

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[…]

May 2, 2017

INVESTORS BEWARE! Rock promoter Gabe Reed arrested by FBI, being held in Texas jail

INVESTORS BEWARE Rock promoter Gabe Reed arrested by FBI, being held in Texas jail LOS ANGELES, California — Industry sources are buzzing with the news that yet another rock promoter has come under fire for alleged fraudulent business practices. Rock promoter Gabriel Martin Reed, known as Gabe Reed was arrested on Saturday April 29th in Collin County Texas. An inmate search notes Reed, 46, was arrested and released. However, he was released to the[…]

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.[…]

February 5, 2017

L.A. GROOVE … Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley rocks Saban Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff as support

L.A. GROOVE Ex-Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley rocks Saban Theatre with Enuff Z’Nuff as support Bonus Report: Jack Russell’s Great White at Whisky on Sunset Strip LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA — We’re sitting with Chip Z’Nuff backstage Friday at the massive Saban Theatre on famed Wilshire Boulevard. It’s smoky and busy, as various rock stars from the biggest (Gene Simmons and John 5) to the smallest (Keith St. John) — ha ha, totally kidding, Keith —[…]

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[…]

October 18, 2016

OH NO, TEAMS ARE FALLING … Report: L.A. KISS football team is toast

TEAMS ARE FALLING Report says L.A. KISS football team folded, players and fans left in the dark OC Register — The Arena Football League’s L.A. KISS, faced with dwindling attendance and concerns about the league’s viability, has ceased operations. “As I understand, (the KISS) won’t be involved in any football moving forward,” AFL Player’s Union Executive Director Ivan Soto wrote in an email on Monday. The KISS, named after the Rock and Roll Hall of[…]