Eric and Gene discuss makeup techniques in this interview with Britain's Independent Television Network. Watch the clip!

Check out these great photos of the KISS Army. Please keep the photos and letters coming to KISSonline..the band loves seeing them!

ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE FEATURED IN CARTOON STRIP

The nationally syndicated cartoon strip "Dog Eat Doug" by Brian Anderson featured the Rock N' Roll National Anthem in Saturday, March 13th's strip.

Thanks to Chris James for sending the image to KISSonline!

Here's a KISS Sonic Boom Over Europe promo poster for the Zurich, Switzerland show.

Thanks to Alain Rohner for sending the image to KISSonline.

Corporate meets entertainment at the opening and closing of each trading day. What better place to bring KISS and Dr Pepper together?

By Tina Susman

KISS guitarist Paul Stanley fluffed his thick, shaggy hair as bassist Gene Simmons fidgeted in the background, their eyes looped in black makeup, faces painted chalky white. As the seconds counted down to 4 p.m., Stanley leaned on the green button in front of him.

"Clang, clang, clang!" went the bell as the clock struck the top of the hour.

Flap, flap, flap went Simmons' famous tongue, stretching to the tip of his chin and back again.

"Bang!" went the gavel, which Stanley brought down with a thud. The white-haired man next to him, Larry Young, head of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, smiled gamely and hoisted a Dr Pepper Cherry soda.

It was closing time at the New York Stock Exchange, and if it weren't for the fact that a Scottish terrier named Sadie, the Aflac duck, Sports Illustrated swimsuit models and snowboard champ Shaun White would soon stand on the same platform, the KISS-meets-Dr-Pepper spectacle might have been more of -- well -- a spectacle.

But abnormal has become normal on the ornate bell podium. The stage once reserved for corporate leaders has become one of the nation's highest profile red carpets, a result of the global melding of the corporate world with entertainment, sports, politics and social causes.

KISS,

Next to the birth of my children, (one of whom is actually due today at 2:30 pm!) December 5th, 2009 at the Meet and Greet in Houston was one of the coolest experiences I have ever had in my life. Rarely am I at a loss for words, but I was simply overwhelmed when I got backstage and my turn came up to get my picture taken and autographs. You and the rest of the guys were so cool to me that it didn't really matter that I could barely speak. I remembered you really digging my tat of you on both arms and had your guy take a pic of it. Then, you gave me a hug, and I was off to enjoy the show from the front row. One always wonders what will happen if they get to meet their hero. Will they be nice? Will they brush me off? I got my answer on that day.

The KISS Meet and Greet Experience is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be, and to top it off, I am in the official commercial for the European Meet and Greet on the top of KissOnline.Com!!!! Life does not get much better than that for a lifelong KISS ARMY member. Thanks so much!!

Regards,
Nate Schmidt Houston Texas

LETTERS

ONE NITE KISS: WAITING FOR THE BOOM - SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Get ready for KISS to conquer Europe again with a fan party featuring five of the best Italian KISS Tribute bands live at the Lucille Music Hall in Verona, Italy!! Live 4 Win (Paul Stanley Tribute), Psycho Circus, Reason to KISS, KissKonfusion and JulietKISS are set to perform. KISS Memorabilia will be on display, and KISS merchandise will be available for purchase. A raffle will be organized with prizes that will blow your mind, including a Washburn Paul Stanley Cracked Mirror guitar and an original Rock And Roll Over Print Proof signed and kindly offered by the artist, Michael Doret,

KISSonline will be attending the fan party. We are looking forward to visiting with KISS Army Europe!

Free entrance for all! and 1 free gadget for masked freaks!!!

Saturday, April 17 - Doors open at 8 PM Live Show at 10 PM

Lucille Music Hall
Via dell'Undustria 29C
Sommacampagn, Verona

KISS & the KISS Army!!

Check out my great KISS tattoo! Thanks for all the music.....Please come back to Argentina!

Best,
Diego Ferreyra

LETTERS

Check out the KISS Sonic Boom Over Europe promo poster for the Bratislava, Slovakia show.

Thanks to Roman for sending the image to KISSonline.

Visit the KISS on Tour Page for concert dates, Meet & Greet and VIP Ticket packages.

Check out the KISS Sonic Boom Over Europe promo poster for the Hamburg show from the streets of Germany.

Thanks to KISS News.de for the image.

Here's a feature on KISS' London show in Norway's VG newspaper!

Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF

They call him Doctor Love. They call his partner the Starchild and, occasionally, the Bandit. And now they can call Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the lead singer and the rhythm guitarist of the rock band KISS, something else: children's show producers. Mr. Simmons and Mr. Stanley, above from left, have had collaborations like the songs "Hotter Than Hell," "Love Gun" and "Lick It Up," but now they have a deal with the Canadian production company E1 Television to create a show for young viewers that will also serve as a merchandising tie-in, The Hollywood Reporter said. The show, a comedy series yet to be titled, will be produced and distributed by E1. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Mr. Simmons said: "KISS continues to be the juggernaut of licensing and merchandising, from KISS M&M's to KISS Dr Pepper. KISS is a band, but also the only music brand."

Hi KISS!

Love you guys and wanted to share an image of my nail artwork with the KISS Army. Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks,
Lena Truong
Santa Barbara, CA

LETTERS

By KIM FUNDINGSLAND Staff Writer

Rumors that the rock band KISS would be included in the entertainment lineup of the North Dakota State Fair were proven true Friday when two new tour dates were announced on the band's Web site.

The State Fair office confirmed the booking of the ageless rockers in a news release Friday.

"We worked hard to get KISS here and we're very excited to have them as the first rock group on the new grandstand," said Renae Korslien, general manager.

KISS will perform at the State Fair on Saturday, July 24. Tickets for the concert are priced at $55 for standing room in front of the stage and $65 for reserved seating in the new grandstand, which is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2010 fair.

Ticket sales for KISS will begin April 7 at 8 a.m.

KISS will perform concerts in Wyoming and North Dakota this July. The The Hottest and in the World will rock Cheyenne on July 23 and Minot on July 24.

KISSonline will hold a KISS Army members-only ticket pre-sale for both events. Stay tuned to KOL for more details soon.

July 23 Cheyenne, Wyoming 2010 Frontier Days
July 24 Minot, North Dakota 2010 State Fair

Photo by Ross Halfin