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The Demon is featured on the cover of the Norwegian comic magazine Pondus - the Christmas special 2016.

Thanks to Morten Hellem for sharing the image with us!

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Gene Simmons graces the cover of January 2017 issue of Goldmine magazine!

From www.fontanaheraldnews.com

Veterans from Fontana were among the many people who had a great time at the grand opening of the Rock & Brews restaurant at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in Highland on Dec. 6.

The veterans had a chance to meet the restaurant's famous founders, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the rock band KISS.

Making the day even more special was a check for $20,500 that was donated to Volunteers for Veterans Foundation in Fontana during the fundraising celebration.

"The event was truly great, and more than 100 veterans from all eras were able to come together to be honored and have lunch," said Farron Dozier, SFC retired U.S. Army disabled veteran and founder of Whatz Da Count on Sickle Cell Trait Prevention.

Dozier, who volunteers at the Veterans Resource Center in Fontana, enjoyed talking with Simmons and Stanley.

"Meeting KISS was like meeting my childhood band, remembering the painted faces," Dozier said.

The new Rock & Brews and adjacent Rockin' Casino at San Manuel offers seating for 225 people and is 5,500 square feet. Customized rock and roll music videos from more than 1,000 artists are displayed on state-of-the art high definition screens and LED light panels embedded in the ceiling and walls. Frequent live performances will take place on a fully integrated stage located in the restaurant.

by Kelsey Ott / WREG - News Channel 3

Children at St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital were in for a treat Wednesday.

KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer introduced a new storybook app to the kids.

It�s called Ernest Hummingbird and tells the tale of a young hummingbird who just wants to sing. It features songs written by Thayer, along with Darius Rucker as the narrator.

Thayer says he just wanted to do something nice for the kids.

While at St. Jude, he stopped in at a �no mo� chemo� party for a young girl who just finished her chemotherapy treatments.

Thayer downloaded the app on iPads for the kids at St. Jude for free.

If you�d like to download it for your child, it�s available for Apple and Android � just search for �Ernest Hummingbird.�

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons officially opened the new Rock & Brews at San Manuel Casino in Highland, California last night.

www. RockandBrews.com 

Giving back is what it's all about! Thank you to all who have served, you rock! 

Thanks to Olaf Suplicki for sharing this Dortmund, Germany banner with us! See you in May! KISSWORLD 2017

From www.epiphone.com

Epiphone is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed Tommy Thayer �White Lightning� Les Paul Outfit has sold out of its limited run. Both of Epiphone�s signature model Les Pauls designed in collaboration with Thayer have been instant hits with fans and critics. Guitar World called the �White Lightning� a �souped-up tour de force of tone and certainly one of the most thrilling and well-balanced Les Pauls created in recent years�(it) defines the modern Les Paul ideal.�

 
Tommy Thayer has used his Epiphone �White Lightning� Les Paul extensively on tour with KISS since its debut in 2015. "My Epiphone �White Lightning� signature model is the pinnacle of looks, style and flash," said Thayer told Epiphone.com. "I'm proud to put my name on a serious guitar that can be enjoyed at home or rock the biggest stages in the world."

Thayer and Epiphone began their collaboration in 2013 with the Ltd. Ed. Tommy Thayer "Spaceman" Les Paul Standard Outfit, which also sold out within the first year of its release. The "White Lightning" Les Paul Outfit was limited to just 1,500 guitars and features a beautiful custom finish and Seymour Duncan� JB� Humbuckers especially chosen by Tommy along with a custom hard case.  Read our exclusive interview and look for more news from Tommy Thayer and Epiphone in 2017!

Photo by Erik Kabik

We were saddened to learn of the passing of our friend John Morris, who was killed in a car accident last night.

John was a huge KISS fan, who traveled all over to see the band. We always enjoyed his enthusiasm and seeing the KISS signs he made in every city.