03/22/2011
KISS FEATURED IN ARGENTINIAN NEWSPAPER
Kiss News
03/22/2011
1973 VARIETY KISS CONCERT REVIEW
03/22/2011
INDIANA TV NEWS ANCHOR AT KISS FAN EXPO
03/21/2011
2011 INDIANAPOLIS KISS FAN EXPO ROCKED!
03/21/2011
KISS ROCKS PUERTO RICO
After what seemed like a 50-year wait, an older�and newer�generation collectively rejoiced as the morning of Saturday, March 12th dawned on this Caribbean island. What could bring such joy to the masses, you ask? Legendary rock band KISS would finally put on their much-anticipated concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The band � which has not been in Puerto Rico since 1998 � promised their fans the �hottest show on earth� in a tour of the same title.
The Jos� Miguel Agrelot Coliseum filled up rapidly with hundreds of people arriving by the minute. There were many families from every generation with their faces painted like their favorite band member, as befits a show where Gene Simmons spits blood and breathes fire.
The crowd stared anxiously at a black curtain with the letters �KISS� in silver across the middle when, at 9:15, the lights went down and a clear voice addressed the crowd: �San Juan, you wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest band in the world � KISS!� The curtain rose and we were met with �Modern Day Delilah� � the band�s latest single � and a stage that put other bands� presentations to shame with colorful lights and the pyrotechnic effects from the very beginning. The band immediately took control of their crowd, with Paul Stanley telling the �KISS Army� � a name they created for their fans � �Our heart is yours, San Juan! We�re from New York, as you know, and there is a big population of Puerto Ricans over there, so this is like being home for us.�After what seemed like a 50-year wait, an older�and newer�generation collectively rejoiced as the morning of Saturday, March 12th dawned on this Caribbean island. What could bring such joy to the masses, you ask? Legendary rock band KISS would finally put on their much-anticipated concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The band � which has not been in Puerto Rico since 1998 � promised their fans the �hottest show on earth� in a tour of the same title.
The Jos� Miguel Agrelot Coliseum filled up rapidly with hundreds of people arriving by the minute. There were many families from every generation with their faces painted like their favorite band member, as befits a show where Gene Simmons spits blood and breathes fire.
The crowd stared anxiously at a black curtain with the letters �KISS� in silver across the middle when, at 9:15, the lights went down and a clear voice addressed the crowd: �San Juan, you wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest band in the world � KISS!� The curtain rose and we were met with �Modern Day Delilah� � the band�s latest single � and a stage that put other bands� presentations to shame with colorful lights and the pyrotechnic effects from the very beginning. The band immediately took control of their crowd, with Paul Stanley telling the �KISS Army� � a name they created for their fans � �Our heart is yours, San Juan! We�re from New York, as you know, and there is a big population of Puerto Ricans over there, so this is like being home for us.�
Playing their classics such as �Cold Gin,� �Calling Dr. Love,� �Crazy Crazy Nights� and �Deuce,� the army was in their hands and there was no going back. As expected, Gene Simmons spit fire during �Firehouse� and made blood pour from his mouth during a short interlude before �I Love It Loud,� telling the crowd, �Hell yeah, mucho gusto, San Juan,� which sent the crowd into a manic frenzy. Stanley also delivered multiple times, turning his back to crowd and setting his guitar on the floor, and kneeling and playing for minutes in this position � something many guitarists would not dream of attempting.
Drummer Eric Singer and Guitarist Tommy Thayer though not original members of the band had their time to shine when they performed riveting solos that made believers of everyone in the power and talent of these newer members. As the band concluded with �Detroit Rock City� they bid goodnight to the crowd and promptly left the stage. The lights dimmed but the band returned after two minutes, saying that Eric Singer wanted to sing something for their fans and then broke into a short acoustic version of �Beth�.
The band concluded their encore with �Lick It Up� and �Rock �N Roll All Night�, sparing no effects. Fire shot from the top of the stage, explosions went off, confetti filled the arena and the stage itself divided and sent both Simmons and Thayer flying high as they played. Stanley bid a final farewell to the crowd after breaking one of their guitars, and dropping his microphone as the rest of the band said goodbye as they left the stage.
Make no mistake; attending �The Hottest Show on Earth� could make a skeptical or casual fan want to be part of the Kiss Army. After more than 30 years in the business, KISS proved that they still hold the title of the best band on earth and that �hottest� fails to describe the show they give the awaiting crowd.
The Jos� Miguel Agrelot Coliseum filled up rapidly with hundreds of people arriving by the minute. There were many families from every generation with their faces painted like their favorite band member, as befits a show where Gene Simmons spits blood and breathes fire.
The crowd stared anxiously at a black curtain with the letters �KISS� in silver across the middle when, at 9:15, the lights went down and a clear voice addressed the crowd: �San Juan, you wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest band in the world � KISS!� The curtain rose and we were met with �Modern Day Delilah� � the band�s latest single � and a stage that put other bands� presentations to shame with colorful lights and the pyrotechnic effects from the very beginning. The band immediately took control of their crowd, with Paul Stanley telling the �KISS Army� � a name they created for their fans � �Our heart is yours, San Juan! We�re from New York, as you know, and there is a big population of Puerto Ricans over there, so this is like being home for us.�After what seemed like a 50-year wait, an older�and newer�generation collectively rejoiced as the morning of Saturday, March 12th dawned on this Caribbean island. What could bring such joy to the masses, you ask? Legendary rock band KISS would finally put on their much-anticipated concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The band � which has not been in Puerto Rico since 1998 � promised their fans the �hottest show on earth� in a tour of the same title.
The Jos� Miguel Agrelot Coliseum filled up rapidly with hundreds of people arriving by the minute. There were many families from every generation with their faces painted like their favorite band member, as befits a show where Gene Simmons spits blood and breathes fire.
The crowd stared anxiously at a black curtain with the letters �KISS� in silver across the middle when, at 9:15, the lights went down and a clear voice addressed the crowd: �San Juan, you wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest band in the world � KISS!� The curtain rose and we were met with �Modern Day Delilah� � the band�s latest single � and a stage that put other bands� presentations to shame with colorful lights and the pyrotechnic effects from the very beginning. The band immediately took control of their crowd, with Paul Stanley telling the �KISS Army� � a name they created for their fans � �Our heart is yours, San Juan! We�re from New York, as you know, and there is a big population of Puerto Ricans over there, so this is like being home for us.�
Playing their classics such as �Cold Gin,� �Calling Dr. Love,� �Crazy Crazy Nights� and �Deuce,� the army was in their hands and there was no going back. As expected, Gene Simmons spit fire during �Firehouse� and made blood pour from his mouth during a short interlude before �I Love It Loud,� telling the crowd, �Hell yeah, mucho gusto, San Juan,� which sent the crowd into a manic frenzy. Stanley also delivered multiple times, turning his back to crowd and setting his guitar on the floor, and kneeling and playing for minutes in this position � something many guitarists would not dream of attempting.
Drummer Eric Singer and Guitarist Tommy Thayer though not original members of the band had their time to shine when they performed riveting solos that made believers of everyone in the power and talent of these newer members. As the band concluded with �Detroit Rock City� they bid goodnight to the crowd and promptly left the stage. The lights dimmed but the band returned after two minutes, saying that Eric Singer wanted to sing something for their fans and then broke into a short acoustic version of �Beth�.
The band concluded their encore with �Lick It Up� and �Rock �N Roll All Night�, sparing no effects. Fire shot from the top of the stage, explosions went off, confetti filled the arena and the stage itself divided and sent both Simmons and Thayer flying high as they played. Stanley bid a final farewell to the crowd after breaking one of their guitars, and dropping his microphone as the rest of the band said goodbye as they left the stage.
Make no mistake; attending �The Hottest Show on Earth� could make a skeptical or casual fan want to be part of the Kiss Army. After more than 30 years in the business, KISS proved that they still hold the title of the best band on earth and that �hottest� fails to describe the show they give the awaiting crowd.
03/21/2011
ERIC SINGS "BETH" FOR JAPAN
03/20/2011
WHAT FANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SHOWS...
03/20/2011
KISS AT HARD ROCK LIVE
By Travis Newbill
Photos by Brady Newbill
Last night, most people were donning their greenest green garb and getting sloshed on Guinness while jigging it up at their favorite local pub. But in South Florida, a few thousand epic nerds were instead at the Hard Rock Live, decked out in black and glittery silver, rock and rolling all night.
The venue was transformed for the night into home base for the KISS Army and its aging leaders, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who were in turn accompanied by a couple new recruits. Together, the 2011 version of KISS assaulted the small venue with a slew of hits, crazy stage maneuvers, and lots of fire balls, adding up to the total takeover of St. Patty's Day we predicted.
The energy leading up to the dropping of the giant KISS curtain was somewhere in between that of an NFL game, a comic book convention, and a strange, religious ceremony. Minutes before the lights went down the crowd roared as Shannon Tweed, Gene Simmons' longtime partner, appeared in the middle of the arena, just behind the sound board.
Soon after that moment faded, the crowd had a larger reason to react: "Alright Hollywood, you wanted the best, you got the best -- the hottest band in the world, KISS!" Down came the curtain, and out staggered Simmons and company, looking like living cartoons. The place went bananas as they opened with "Modern Day Delilah," a song off the band's new album, Sonic Boom.
After the first tune, Stanley, who acted as defacto MC all night, commented on the intimate nature of this particular show. "We don't usually get to play places this small, but it's cool and I'll tell you why," he said. "It makes us feel like we're back in the old days. We're gonna play some old classic stuff." And they did. The show featured several songs off their first couple of albums -- such as "Deuce", and "100,000 Years" -- amid an array of selections spanning their whole career.By Travis Newbill
Photos by Brady Newbill
Last night, most people were donning their greenest green garb and getting sloshed on Guinness while jigging it up at their favorite local pub. But in South Florida, a few thousand epic nerds were instead at the Hard Rock Live, decked out in black and glittery silver, rock and rolling all night.
The venue was transformed for the night into home base for the KISS Army and its aging leaders, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who were in turn accompanied by a couple new recruits. Together, the 2011 version of KISS assaulted the small venue with a slew of hits, crazy stage maneuvers, and lots of fire balls, adding up to the total takeover of St. Patty's Day we predicted.
The energy leading up to the dropping of the giant KISS curtain was somewhere in between that of an NFL game, a comic book convention, and a strange, religious ceremony. Minutes before the lights went down the crowd roared as Shannon Tweed, Gene Simmons' longtime partner, appeared in the middle of the arena, just behind the sound board.
Soon after that moment faded, the crowd had a larger reason to react: "Alright Hollywood, you wanted the best, you got the best -- the hottest band in the world, KISS!" Down came the curtain, and out staggered Simmons and company, looking like living cartoons. The place went bananas as they opened with "Modern Day Delilah," a song off the band's new album, Sonic Boom.
After the first tune, Stanley, who acted as defacto MC all night, commented on the intimate nature of this particular show. "We don't usually get to play places this small, but it's cool and I'll tell you why," he said. "It makes us feel like we're back in the old days. We're gonna play some old classic stuff." And they did. The show featured several songs off their first couple of albums -- such as "Deuce", and "100,000 Years" -- amid an array of selections spanning their whole career.
One of the hottest burners were "Firehouse," during which Simmons brought out a flaming sword and spit huge fire from it before stabbing it into the stage. Then there was "Shock Me," during which Paul Stanley fondled his nipples and shook his tush giddily.
There was also "Black Diamond," for which the audience began the singing, at Stanley's request. "Hollywood and surrounding areas,"as he referred to the crowd the whole night, "it's time for the Kiss Army to represent!" His voice was shrill and incredibly loud, as loud and shrill as Simmon's tongue was long. They were both in great form. The tongue did not rest for a moment.
Simmons' biggest moment came in late in the show, when he was left alone on the darkened stage, which began filling with smoke. His bass droned, and eventually a light shone from above. He rose to meet it, and then began spewing blood from his mouth.
Every member had his own moment in the spotlight, even the newbies. For a while during the middle of the show, apparently when the old guys needed to sit down, Tommy Thayer (non-Ace Frehley) and Eric Singer (non-Peter Criss) rocked a duo jam which reached its peak when Thayer soloed with his guitar behind his head, then held it out to the side and let go of it, before it magically rose to the ceiling.
The band played for two solid hours. The grand finale, which concluded a four-song encore, was, of course "Rock and Roll All Nite," which filled the room with excitement, confetti, smoke, and fire. At the end, non-Frehley and real Simmons were lifted to the ceiling on hydraulic platforms, and Stanley smashed his guitar in the middle of the stage.
Not an Irish jig in sight, just a couple of ridiculous old, rich guys and a ton of worshipers, still doing their thing after all these years.
Photos by Brady Newbill
Last night, most people were donning their greenest green garb and getting sloshed on Guinness while jigging it up at their favorite local pub. But in South Florida, a few thousand epic nerds were instead at the Hard Rock Live, decked out in black and glittery silver, rock and rolling all night.
The venue was transformed for the night into home base for the KISS Army and its aging leaders, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who were in turn accompanied by a couple new recruits. Together, the 2011 version of KISS assaulted the small venue with a slew of hits, crazy stage maneuvers, and lots of fire balls, adding up to the total takeover of St. Patty's Day we predicted.
The energy leading up to the dropping of the giant KISS curtain was somewhere in between that of an NFL game, a comic book convention, and a strange, religious ceremony. Minutes before the lights went down the crowd roared as Shannon Tweed, Gene Simmons' longtime partner, appeared in the middle of the arena, just behind the sound board.
Soon after that moment faded, the crowd had a larger reason to react: "Alright Hollywood, you wanted the best, you got the best -- the hottest band in the world, KISS!" Down came the curtain, and out staggered Simmons and company, looking like living cartoons. The place went bananas as they opened with "Modern Day Delilah," a song off the band's new album, Sonic Boom.
After the first tune, Stanley, who acted as defacto MC all night, commented on the intimate nature of this particular show. "We don't usually get to play places this small, but it's cool and I'll tell you why," he said. "It makes us feel like we're back in the old days. We're gonna play some old classic stuff." And they did. The show featured several songs off their first couple of albums -- such as "Deuce", and "100,000 Years" -- amid an array of selections spanning their whole career.By Travis Newbill
Photos by Brady Newbill
Last night, most people were donning their greenest green garb and getting sloshed on Guinness while jigging it up at their favorite local pub. But in South Florida, a few thousand epic nerds were instead at the Hard Rock Live, decked out in black and glittery silver, rock and rolling all night.
The venue was transformed for the night into home base for the KISS Army and its aging leaders, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who were in turn accompanied by a couple new recruits. Together, the 2011 version of KISS assaulted the small venue with a slew of hits, crazy stage maneuvers, and lots of fire balls, adding up to the total takeover of St. Patty's Day we predicted.
The energy leading up to the dropping of the giant KISS curtain was somewhere in between that of an NFL game, a comic book convention, and a strange, religious ceremony. Minutes before the lights went down the crowd roared as Shannon Tweed, Gene Simmons' longtime partner, appeared in the middle of the arena, just behind the sound board.
Soon after that moment faded, the crowd had a larger reason to react: "Alright Hollywood, you wanted the best, you got the best -- the hottest band in the world, KISS!" Down came the curtain, and out staggered Simmons and company, looking like living cartoons. The place went bananas as they opened with "Modern Day Delilah," a song off the band's new album, Sonic Boom.
After the first tune, Stanley, who acted as defacto MC all night, commented on the intimate nature of this particular show. "We don't usually get to play places this small, but it's cool and I'll tell you why," he said. "It makes us feel like we're back in the old days. We're gonna play some old classic stuff." And they did. The show featured several songs off their first couple of albums -- such as "Deuce", and "100,000 Years" -- amid an array of selections spanning their whole career.
One of the hottest burners were "Firehouse," during which Simmons brought out a flaming sword and spit huge fire from it before stabbing it into the stage. Then there was "Shock Me," during which Paul Stanley fondled his nipples and shook his tush giddily.
There was also "Black Diamond," for which the audience began the singing, at Stanley's request. "Hollywood and surrounding areas,"as he referred to the crowd the whole night, "it's time for the Kiss Army to represent!" His voice was shrill and incredibly loud, as loud and shrill as Simmon's tongue was long. They were both in great form. The tongue did not rest for a moment.
Simmons' biggest moment came in late in the show, when he was left alone on the darkened stage, which began filling with smoke. His bass droned, and eventually a light shone from above. He rose to meet it, and then began spewing blood from his mouth.
Every member had his own moment in the spotlight, even the newbies. For a while during the middle of the show, apparently when the old guys needed to sit down, Tommy Thayer (non-Ace Frehley) and Eric Singer (non-Peter Criss) rocked a duo jam which reached its peak when Thayer soloed with his guitar behind his head, then held it out to the side and let go of it, before it magically rose to the ceiling.
The band played for two solid hours. The grand finale, which concluded a four-song encore, was, of course "Rock and Roll All Nite," which filled the room with excitement, confetti, smoke, and fire. At the end, non-Frehley and real Simmons were lifted to the ceiling on hydraulic platforms, and Stanley smashed his guitar in the middle of the stage.
Not an Irish jig in sight, just a couple of ridiculous old, rich guys and a ton of worshipers, still doing their thing after all these years.
03/20/2011
THE HOTTEST BAND ON STAGE: SAN JUAN
By Joel Ortiz Rivera
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After almost four decades, some might say seeing Kiss for the fifteenth time is almost the same as seeing them for the first time: the omnipresent lighted KISS logo, the makeup, Gene Simmons spitting blood and fire, smoke, lights, explosions and everything else in the KISS theme.
But, this is precisely the appeal of KISS, and those who saw them for the first time at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot now know why most longtime fans continue to see the band year after year, wherever they tour throughout the world.
For nearly two hours last night, KISS controlled the public at will with songs ranging from the first album to the recent"Sonic Boom" and much of everything the band's recorded in between.
The first show of this year's 'The Hottest Show On Earth" tour started about 9:15pm with the now-requisite introduction "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world ... KISS."By Joel Ortiz Rivera
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After almost four decades, some might say seeing Kiss for the fifteenth time is almost the same as seeing them for the first time: the omnipresent lighted KISS logo, the makeup, Gene Simmons spitting blood and fire, smoke, lights, explosions and everything else in the KISS theme.
But, this is precisely the appeal of KISS, and those who saw them for the first time at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot now know why most longtime fans continue to see the band year after year, wherever they tour throughout the world.
For nearly two hours last night, KISS controlled the public at will with songs ranging from the first album to the recent"Sonic Boom" and much of everything the band's recorded in between.
The first show of this year's 'The Hottest Show On Earth" tour started about 9:15pm with the now-requisite introduction "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world ... KISS."
The band's single "Modern Day Delilah" kicked off the night, along with explosions, flashes and light effects.
"San Juan! We do not come too often to see you, but you are like family, so we have new things and old things to play tonight, like this!" cried Paul Stanley, lead singer, before launching into "Cold Gin" which got the crowd off its feet and rocking.
From that point, the crowd (also known as the KISS Army), many of which who wore the makeup of favorite band members, was in Paul's hands.
Stanley kept his tight connection with the audience between songs, occasionally speaking Spanish and singing songs like 'Guantanamera' in an attempt to strengthen the bond with the fans.
"Let Me Go Rock And Roll" was up next, and after "Firehouse," Gene Simmons took the stage with his infamous flaming sword.
"Say Yeah," the classic "Deuce", "Crazy, Crazy Nights" and "Calling Dr. Love" followed, and during 'Shock Me,' drummer Eric Singer and guitarist Tommy Thayer really displayed their talent. The band brought an evening of rock that simply wouldn't allow the audience to remain quietly in their chairs. Almost 40 years later, KISS still has what it takes to send any rock fan home with memories of a great night.
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After almost four decades, some might say seeing Kiss for the fifteenth time is almost the same as seeing them for the first time: the omnipresent lighted KISS logo, the makeup, Gene Simmons spitting blood and fire, smoke, lights, explosions and everything else in the KISS theme.
But, this is precisely the appeal of KISS, and those who saw them for the first time at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot now know why most longtime fans continue to see the band year after year, wherever they tour throughout the world.
For nearly two hours last night, KISS controlled the public at will with songs ranging from the first album to the recent"Sonic Boom" and much of everything the band's recorded in between.
The first show of this year's 'The Hottest Show On Earth" tour started about 9:15pm with the now-requisite introduction "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world ... KISS."By Joel Ortiz Rivera
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After almost four decades, some might say seeing Kiss for the fifteenth time is almost the same as seeing them for the first time: the omnipresent lighted KISS logo, the makeup, Gene Simmons spitting blood and fire, smoke, lights, explosions and everything else in the KISS theme.
But, this is precisely the appeal of KISS, and those who saw them for the first time at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot now know why most longtime fans continue to see the band year after year, wherever they tour throughout the world.
For nearly two hours last night, KISS controlled the public at will with songs ranging from the first album to the recent"Sonic Boom" and much of everything the band's recorded in between.
The first show of this year's 'The Hottest Show On Earth" tour started about 9:15pm with the now-requisite introduction "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world ... KISS."
The band's single "Modern Day Delilah" kicked off the night, along with explosions, flashes and light effects.
"San Juan! We do not come too often to see you, but you are like family, so we have new things and old things to play tonight, like this!" cried Paul Stanley, lead singer, before launching into "Cold Gin" which got the crowd off its feet and rocking.
From that point, the crowd (also known as the KISS Army), many of which who wore the makeup of favorite band members, was in Paul's hands.
Stanley kept his tight connection with the audience between songs, occasionally speaking Spanish and singing songs like 'Guantanamera' in an attempt to strengthen the bond with the fans.
"Let Me Go Rock And Roll" was up next, and after "Firehouse," Gene Simmons took the stage with his infamous flaming sword.
"Say Yeah," the classic "Deuce", "Crazy, Crazy Nights" and "Calling Dr. Love" followed, and during 'Shock Me,' drummer Eric Singer and guitarist Tommy Thayer really displayed their talent. The band brought an evening of rock that simply wouldn't allow the audience to remain quietly in their chairs. Almost 40 years later, KISS still has what it takes to send any rock fan home with memories of a great night.
03/19/2011
KISS ENERGIZED THE COLISEUM
By Hector Calzada
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After an absence of 13 years, New York band KISS came to shake up Puerto Rican fans on Saturday as part of their "The Hottest Show on Earth" tour.
KISS hadn't visited the island since its previous concert in 1998. The band, made up of Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals), Gene Simmons (bass), Eric Singer (drums) and Tommy Thayer (guitar), blew the stage of the Coliseo Jos� Miguel Agrelot with a setlist of their most famous hits, as well as some from their latest album, 2009's "Sonic Boom."
During the night, the band performed classics including "Love Gun," "Lick It Up" and "Rock and Roll All Night."
The concert began at 9:07 p.m. when the public heard that well-known phrase that ultimately marks the beginning of the each show: "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world, KISS!" This alone was enough to charge the rock show with adrenaline. Then, the curtain fell and the public witnessed the best stage show ever installed in the Coliseum for a concert, full of lights, fire, and the logo of the band that always shone through the night.Hector Calzada
Translated for KISSonline by Jill Cataldo
After an absence of 13 years, New York band "Kiss" came to shake up Puerto Rican fans on Saturday as part of their "The Hottest Show on Earth" tour.
KISS hadn't visited the island since its previous concert in 1998. The band, made up of Paul Stanley (guitar, vocals), Gene Simmons (bass), Eric Singer (drums) and Tommy Thayer (guitar), blew the stage of the Coliseo Jos� Miguel Agrelot with a setlist of their most famous hits, as well as some from their latest album, 2009's "Sonic Boom."
During the night, the band performed classics including "Love Gun," "Lick It Up" and "Rock and Roll All Night."
The concert began at 9:07 p.m. when the public heard that well-known phrase that ultimately marks the beginning of the each show: "You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest band in the world, KISS!" This alone was enough to charge the rock show with adrenaline. Then, the curtain fell and the public witnessed the best stage show ever installed in the Coliseum for a concert, full of lights, fire, and the logo of the band that always shone through the night.
The band started with "Modern Day Delilah" from "Sonic Boom," which was well-received by the public. Then Paul Stanley said a few words in Spanish, noting that Puerto Rico was like a second home for them.
KISS continued the show with "Cold Gin," then delivering "Let Me Go Rock n Roll." As an introduction to the song "Firehouse", Gene Simmons pleased the crowd by blowing on a flaming torch and created a huge fireball that enraged the audience, which was full of fans with faces painted to look like members of the band.
The band continued with "Say Yeah", which kept the crowd screaming "yeah" throughout the chorus of the song. Classics followed, like "Deuce", "Crazy Nights", "Calling Dr. Love" and "Shock Me." After these, Eric (drums) and Tommy (guitar) came on stage for a duet.
The guitarist was shooting fireworks and Eric's drum platform rose. When Tommy finished his guitar solo, he lifted into the air, which created an effect that many had never seen. The drum solo from Eric was energetic and kept the audience wanting more.
After Gene and Paul returned, the band played "Animal", "100.00 Years," "I Love It Loud" and "Love Gun." During the latter, the audience joined in, singing loudly with the band.
When a disco ball lit up the Colosseum, the public began to hear the strains of the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, followed by "Black Diamond," and later one of the most acclaimed of the night "Detroit Rock City."KISS took a short break of two or three minutes, and the public did not stop yelling until the band returned on stage to play the acoustic ballad "Beth," which Eric performed.
The concert ended with "Lick It Up" and its most famous song, "Rock n Roll All Night." As the show ended, the audience was wrapped by confetti, lights, fireworks and two band members high on a platform, rocking for all attendees at the Coliseum to see.
