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KISS PROMISES 'HOTTEST' SUMMER TOUR
By Alan Duke, CNN
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- When KISS tours the United States this summer, it will not be for nostalgia, the band said.
After nearly four decades of touring and recording, KISS has hundreds of songs to choose from, but bassist Gene Simmons promises a new show.
"Every time we go on tour we add new stuff people have never seen before," he said. "We continue to add more songs to our large repertoire."
Their latest album, Sonic Boom, is "classic KISS without sounding retro," guitarist Paul Stanley said.
"The Hottest Show on Earth" tour will kick off July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with at least 22 concerts, mostly on weekends through Labor Day.
By Alan Duke, CNN
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- When KISS tours the United States this summer, it will not be for nostalgia, the band said.
After nearly four decades of touring and recording, KISS has hundreds of songs to choose from, but bassist Gene Simmons promises a new show.
"Every time we go on tour we add new stuff people have never seen before," he said. "We continue to add more songs to our large repertoire."
Their latest album, Sonic Boom, is "classic KISS without sounding retro," guitarist Paul Stanley said.
"The Hottest Show on Earth" tour will kick off July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with at least 22 concerts, mostly on weekends through Labor Day.
"We just finished playing the world, doing the biggest tour that we've ever done and we thought we were going to take a break," Stanley said. "All of the sudden we started thinking 'Nah! We're having too much fun.'"
The first time a number of now-legendary bands -- including AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Rush, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest -- played in front of a sold-out stadium crowd was when they opened for KISS.
KISS announced a competition between unsigned bands for a chance open at one of the summer concerts.
"Somebody gave us a chance once," Simmons said. "We're going to be giving new bands a chance."
Simmons, 60, and Stanley, 58, have been with the band since it formed in 1972. Eric Singer first joined as drummer in 1991 and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer was added eight years ago.
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- When KISS tours the United States this summer, it will not be for nostalgia, the band said.
After nearly four decades of touring and recording, KISS has hundreds of songs to choose from, but bassist Gene Simmons promises a new show.
"Every time we go on tour we add new stuff people have never seen before," he said. "We continue to add more songs to our large repertoire."
Their latest album, Sonic Boom, is "classic KISS without sounding retro," guitarist Paul Stanley said.
"The Hottest Show on Earth" tour will kick off July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with at least 22 concerts, mostly on weekends through Labor Day.
By Alan Duke, CNN
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- When KISS tours the United States this summer, it will not be for nostalgia, the band said.
After nearly four decades of touring and recording, KISS has hundreds of songs to choose from, but bassist Gene Simmons promises a new show.
"Every time we go on tour we add new stuff people have never seen before," he said. "We continue to add more songs to our large repertoire."
Their latest album, Sonic Boom, is "classic KISS without sounding retro," guitarist Paul Stanley said.
"The Hottest Show on Earth" tour will kick off July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with at least 22 concerts, mostly on weekends through Labor Day.
"We just finished playing the world, doing the biggest tour that we've ever done and we thought we were going to take a break," Stanley said. "All of the sudden we started thinking 'Nah! We're having too much fun.'"
The first time a number of now-legendary bands -- including AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Rush, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest -- played in front of a sold-out stadium crowd was when they opened for KISS.
KISS announced a competition between unsigned bands for a chance open at one of the summer concerts.
"Somebody gave us a chance once," Simmons said. "We're going to be giving new bands a chance."
Simmons, 60, and Stanley, 58, have been with the band since it formed in 1972. Eric Singer first joined as drummer in 1991 and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer was added eight years ago.
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KISS SET 28 - DATE SUMMER TOUR
By William Goodman
Some things never get old... like wearing spandex and makeup, spouting blood and fire, and rock'n'rolling all night and partying every day. Not even when they're done by 60something Gene Simmons.
KISS will hit the road this summer on their "Hottest Show on Earth" tour, kicking off July 23 in Cheyenne, WY, and you can bet your platform boots there will plenty of the aforementioned goodies. The 28-date tour, their second since the release of 2009's comeback effort Sonic Boom, will lead the rock vets from Boston to Dallas, before closing out on September 24 in Phoenix. The band is promising to perform all their biggest hits, plus classics they haven't played live in years.By William Goodman
Some things never get old... like wearing spandex and makeup, spouting blood and fire, and rock'n'rolling all night and partying every day. Not even when they're done by 60something Gene Simmons.
KISS will hit the road this summer on their "Hottest Show on Earth" tour, kicking off July 23 in Cheyenne, WY, and you can bet your platform boots there will plenty of the aforementioned goodies. The 28-date tour, their second since the release of 2009's comeback effort Sonic Boom, will lead the rock vets from Boston to Dallas, before closing out on September 24 in Phoenix. The band is promising to perform all their biggest hits, plus classics they haven't played live in years.
Presale tickets are available beginning Wednesday, June 2, at 10 A.M. via Citi's Private Pass Program. KISS will donate $1 from each ticket to benefit the United States Armed Forces' Wounded Warriors Project.
Which band could possibly open for KISS? No, not these fellow eyeliner and fake blood enthusiasts, but, just maybe... YOU! KISS and Guitar Center are teaming up to launch a talent search to pick the supporting act. Click here for more info.
SPIN contributing writer Travis Wright reviewed the opening date of KISS' 2009 tour in Detroit: "'We know what you're here for -- you want that cool, classic old stuff and we're going to cover it all tonight,' guitarist/singer Paul Stanley promised a roaring crowd of more than 21,000. And they did -- flawlessly."
Some things never get old... like wearing spandex and makeup, spouting blood and fire, and rock'n'rolling all night and partying every day. Not even when they're done by 60something Gene Simmons.
KISS will hit the road this summer on their "Hottest Show on Earth" tour, kicking off July 23 in Cheyenne, WY, and you can bet your platform boots there will plenty of the aforementioned goodies. The 28-date tour, their second since the release of 2009's comeback effort Sonic Boom, will lead the rock vets from Boston to Dallas, before closing out on September 24 in Phoenix. The band is promising to perform all their biggest hits, plus classics they haven't played live in years.By William Goodman
Some things never get old... like wearing spandex and makeup, spouting blood and fire, and rock'n'rolling all night and partying every day. Not even when they're done by 60something Gene Simmons.
KISS will hit the road this summer on their "Hottest Show on Earth" tour, kicking off July 23 in Cheyenne, WY, and you can bet your platform boots there will plenty of the aforementioned goodies. The 28-date tour, their second since the release of 2009's comeback effort Sonic Boom, will lead the rock vets from Boston to Dallas, before closing out on September 24 in Phoenix. The band is promising to perform all their biggest hits, plus classics they haven't played live in years.
Presale tickets are available beginning Wednesday, June 2, at 10 A.M. via Citi's Private Pass Program. KISS will donate $1 from each ticket to benefit the United States Armed Forces' Wounded Warriors Project.
Which band could possibly open for KISS? No, not these fellow eyeliner and fake blood enthusiasts, but, just maybe... YOU! KISS and Guitar Center are teaming up to launch a talent search to pick the supporting act. Click here for more info.
SPIN contributing writer Travis Wright reviewed the opening date of KISS' 2009 tour in Detroit: "'We know what you're here for -- you want that cool, classic old stuff and we're going to cover it all tonight,' guitarist/singer Paul Stanley promised a roaring crowd of more than 21,000. And they did -- flawlessly."
