KISS

July 21, 2014

KISS bassist Gene Simmons: "Try being nice to rich people. I don't remember the last poor person who gave me a job"

KISS bassist Gene Simmons: “Try being nice to rich people” Kiss star Gene Simmons says he’s proud to be among the One Percent of the world’s richest people – and insists everyone else owes him a debt of gratitude. The bassist believes the world would descend into “chaos” if it wasn’t for him and fellow millionaires. Simmons tells UTSanDiego.com: “The one percent pays 80 percent of all taxes. 50 percent of the[…]

July 14, 2014

KISS confirms they are going to rock Sin City for 9 show residency at Hard Rock in November.

KISS confirms they are gonna rock Sin City for 9 show residency at Hard Rock in November USA Today — Las Vegas wanted the best, it’s getting the best. Kiss, which has used a variant of that line in its introductions for more than 35 years, will play a nine-show Sin City residency this fall. Kiss Rocks Vegas brings the self-proclaimed “hottest band in the land” to The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casinobeginning Nov. 5. “Whatever you’re[…]

July 11, 2014

Tom Keifer says it was KISS bassist Gene Simmons who first discovered Cinderella, not Jon Bon Jovi.

Tom Keifer says it was KISS bassist Gene Simmons who first discovered Cinderella, not Jon Bon Jovi. Big Music Geek — I’ll be the first to admit that when I was initially approached regarding worshiping at the First Holy Church Of Cinderella via a Junior High classmate circa Long Cold Winter (1988), I was more than a little apprehensive. This was, after all, a ‘serious’ Glam Metal group and I, not knowing any[…]

July 1, 2014

Gene Simmons says his kids are "cool and smart" even though son Nick Simmons admits to doing Coke!

Gene Simmons son Nick Simmons admits to doing Coke! But ONLY Diet Coke! Los Angeles — From the world of Twitter we bring you more from Gene Simmons! This time, we got an interesting tidbit from Gene’s son, Nick Simmons. Nick admits to doing coke – but only diet coke. Who knew? Congrats Nick, you’re a coke head. Err, well maybe just a diet coke head. Metal Sludge Sludga-Cola

June 29, 2014

Gene Simmons of KISS responds to the peeing his pants on stage video. Then answers a fan who asks; "Do you shit money?"

Gene Simmons responds to peeing on stage video, “I did not” – but claims he shits money! Twitter — The – we think Gene Simmons just pissed himself on stage article has exploded over night. So much so, it appears The Peemon, errr, oops, we meant The Demon has had to come clean and answer – did he, or didn’t he. We’re guessing he was flooded (not with urine, but rather texts, emails and tweets) with incoming[…]

June 28, 2014

Golden Sludge, Gene Simmons pees on stage? Live video of KISS and it appears the Demon pees his pants on stage? >Must See Video

Golden Sludge, Gene Simmons pees? Live video of KISS and it appears the Demon goes pee on stage? YouTube — The rock band KISS is on their 40th Anniversary tour and the shows are getting a lot of youtube love from the KISS ARMY! A video from the band’s show last Wednesday June 25th 2014 has surfaced and it is a bit shocking. Last week was the kick-off of the tour and fans are[…]

June 21, 2014

'Marketing And Finance Wizard' GENE SIMMONS of KISS To Release 'Me, Inc.' Book In October

‘Marketing And Finance Wizard’ GENE SIMMONS of KISS To Release ‘Me, Inc.’ Book In October KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will release a new book, “Me, Inc.: Build An Army Of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win In Life And Business”, on October 21 via Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Official book description: “The quintessential self-made man, master of brand identity, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning executive — KISS‘ Gene Simmons —shares his manifesto for business success. “KISS did not become one[…]

June 8, 2014

KISS rumored to be coming to Las Vegas for a residency in the fall of 2014?

KISS rumored to be coming to Las Vegas for a residency in the fall of 2014? Las Vegas — KISS is rumored to be planning a Las Vegas residency at the Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel And Casino this fall. Several signs hinting at the run of shows have been spotted around Vegas, including the one seen in the tweet below. KISS frontman Paul Stanley confirmed late last year that the band was considering[…]

June 6, 2014

KISS bassist Gene Simmons to produce new TV series titled "Ugly Models"

KISS bassist Gene Simmons to produce new TV series titled “Ugly Models” Gene Simmons is producing a new reality Tv series titled Ugly Models, centering on a British agency which represents unique-looking men and women. The musician is behind the new programme for America’s Lifetime network, which will document a U.K.-based agency as it makes the move to the U.S. and adapts to a different market. The agency represents “character models with unique and unusual looks”,[…]

May 29, 2014

KING OF THE NIGHT-TIME WORLD: Locals weigh in on the tragic death of rock-industry icon Kenny Kerner, who produced KISS’ first two records but was equally passionate about helping young Los Angeles bands get a start.

KING OF THE NIGHT-TIME WORLD: Locals weigh in on the tragic death of rock-industry icon Kenny Kerner, who produced KISS’ first two records but was equally passionate about helping young Los Angeles bands get a start By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — After breaking into the music business in the biggest way possible by co-producing the first two KISS records, Kenny Kerner remained an industry icon through the[…]