Check out this fan-filmed clip of Paul breaking his guitar in Calgary last night!

Here's a fan-filmed clip of "Hotter Than Hell" from last night's show in Calgary!

By LISA WILTON

Photo PETE FISHER/Sun Media

KISS didn't just roll into town last night, they tore through the place like wild hyenas -- glittery, spandex-clad, platform-heeled hyenas -- but hyenas nonetheless.

More than 14,000 willing victims happily submitted themselves to the legendary New York quartet's two-hour sonic assault at the Saddledome as part of their KISS Alive/35 Tour.

KISS is now more than a band. They are a brand.

Fans can buy anything from dolls, snowboards, wine, glassware and even coffins, all of which are emblazoned with the KISS logo.

But you have to give them credit, that brand loyalty is almost unparalleled.

Calgary KISS fans were excited last night, so excited that many fans may have lost their voices -- or passed out due to overimbibing -- even before the show began.

Congratulations to John Wicker, Tiany Baclagan and Jessica Harper... you are the three winners of the KISS SONIC BOOM Contest!

John, Tiany and Jessica will each receive a Paul Stanley Washburn guitar autographed by KISS! And get this -- the guitars were signed backstage in Detroit after the band's historic shows at Cobo Arena!

Thanks to the 10,000 members of the KISS Army who entered our SONIC BOOM Contest!

In '77, blood from each member of the rock band KISS was drawn by a registered nurse and poured into vats of red ink used for printing the band's first comic book. It was created by Marvel legend Stan Lee and was the beginning of a hugely successful KISS comic book franchise. All are now out of print.

Now, for the first time, the KISS Kompendium combines the most breathtaking KISS comic books into a lush oversized collector's compilation. Brought to life by graphic illustrations as riveting and hardcore as the band's real-life fire-breathing line-up, the Demon (Gene Simmons), Starchild (Paul Stanley), and the other band members' superhero alter egos defeat evil in over 1200 pages of stunning KISS comics!

This is a book authorized by KISS. KISS founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have contributed the forewords to this. The book also includes exclusive never-before-seen backstage photos from KISS' newest tour along with commentary by the band-members.

This is a must-have for every KISS fan eagerly awaiting the band's new album, their first in over 10 years, and a perfect holiday gift for comic-book lover to pour over time and time again.

The KISS Kompendium, over 1,200 pages of KISS comics - on sale December 8, 2009 - is available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, WalMart and wherever books are sold.

Hi KISS!

These are a few pictures of our dune buggy named Kiss This!! As you can see, you are the highlight of the paint scheme. We take it out to Glamis, CA and it is a big hit with everyone. It has a Ford Mustang Cobra motor with 500 horsepower!! We have yet to see another one like this. It took two years to be built and worth every penny we paid for it.

Thank you for your time:
Tammy & Mike Huard

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KISS-themed German Magazine Cover

The German music, lifestyle and model, magazine, "KinKats," features a KISS Story and a sexy girl in Gene Simmons' make up on the cover.

Thanks to Harald Streibl for sending KOL the image!

Hi KISS!

As you can see by the photo...the office staff of the Granbury Police Department LOVES KISS!! (So does our officers, too!)

Connie Cook
Granbury Police Dept.

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Here's the new KISS Guitar Hero controllers from licensee Art Guitars. They will be sold at music/video stores and video game specialty retailers.

By Hazel Savage

From the band that surely need no introduction, get your face paints out -- it's KISS time.

Hoorah! After a spate of recent shows, KISS have a new album out and all the classic rock fans can rejoice again because it's actually good. You find yourself asking, "but is it as good as 'Love Gun' or 'Rock And Roll All Nite?'" To be fair, it's not far off. It's a real stomper with catchy tunes and awesome production. First single "Modern Day Delilah" pretty much sets the tone, and if you get the special edition release you get a "KISS Klassics" disc with re-records of all their hits -- fun. A great introduction for new KISS fans and a rollicking good album for the old-school.

KISS!!

This letter is way overdue! I am currently a senior at Ohio University in Athens, OH which hosts one of the biggest Halloween parties in the United States. Last year, my roommates and I were trying to find a group costume that would be a huge hit! I came across some of my younger brother's KISS memorabilia and I knew this was it! How great would it be for 4 hot girls to dress up as KISS?!

We started to prepare our costumes and researched KISS for over a month before Halloween. We kept our costume a secret from EVERYONE. Boy, was it worth it! The big night came and my roommates and I ended up being celebrities on Court Street (where the over 30,000 person block party occurs.) Every newspaper from the local to surrounding cities asked for our picture. We also ended up being featured in THIS year's Halloween issue of the Athens News.


We've become big fans since last year's Halloween! Wish you coulda seen us! We rocked!

Love, Kate

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By Stephanie McKay

For fans, Tuesday night's KISS concert at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon was all about the music.

KISS has the market cornered on big, glam rock 'n' roll excess and the sold-out Saskatoon crowd licked up every minute.

KISS is a band that knows how to deliver what fans want - and expect - after 35 years. The concert included Stanley's requisite singing banter with the crowd and exposed chest and, of course, Gene Simmons' famous tongue acrobatics, fire breathing and blood-spitting. The makeup, platform shoes and synchronized guitar playing were all necessary elements, too.

Here's a KISS montage of backstage photos taken over the last week.

Enjoy!

The KISS ALIVE 35 North American Tour Meet & Greets have been a huge success with over 95% of all available packages being sold!

The upcoming Vancouver, Anaheim, Houston and Dallas Meet & Greets are now completely SOLD OUT, and there are only a hand full of packages left for Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Glendale, Austin, Kansas City and Pittsburgh.

KISS Meet & Greet Experience
One premium, reserved ticket located within the first 5 rows of the stage
Exclusive Meet & Greet with the members of KISS
Personal photograph with KISS
Autographed 8X10 photo
Official KISS Concert Shirt
Collectible KISS Tour Poster (limited edition, numbered)
KISS Tour Program
Official Meet and Greet Laminate
Set of KISS guitar picks
$100 voucher to the official KISS on-line store

Purchase KISS Meet & Greets

Here are the lastest KISS framed gold awards from KISS licensee Photo File.

Pictured are the Love Gun, Rock And Roll Over and Destroyer awards.

Framed 18" x 24" with a full-size album cover along with a full sized 12" LP plated in real 24kt gold! Each is individually numbered and limited to 2,500 pieces.