05/07/2015
THIS CEO ROCKS!
Here's Jan Risi, CEO of Subway's Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) rockin' her KISS Pajamas.
Jan - You look great!
Kiss News
05/06/2015
KISS ARMY Europe - are you ready?
Less than 4 weeks before we ROCK!
CLICK HERE for Tour dates, tickets and VIP/Meet & Greet Packages.
05/06/2015
Video: New KISS Pinball Machine Announced
Stern Pinball has announced its next pinball machine is KISS, based on the face-painted glam rockers -- with all the requisite blood, explosions, and fire.
05/06/2015
GET GREAT LA KISS GEAR NOW!
05/06/2015
Stern Pinball joins the KISS Army with its release of KISS Pinball
Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, and Epic Rights, KISS� global licensing agent, jointly announced today the availability of a new line of Pro, Premium and Limited Edition KISS pinball machines, honoring one of the most influential and iconic rock bands of all time.
Formed in 1973, KISS is recognized for unique face paint, stage outfits and cornerstone personas known as: �Starchild,� �the Demon,� �Catman,� and �Spaceman.� KISS rose to popularity in the mid-1970s with their elaborate live performances and theatrics, including fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. KISS is highly regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time with worldwide album sales exceeding 100 million records. KISS has an unprecedented 28 gold albums to date, the most of any American rock band.
Stern Pinball�s KISS pinball machines reflect the energy, excitement, and experience of a live KISS concert. Players will experience10 famous KISS hits in the concert arena playfield and embark on an exhilarating experience ultimately becoming elite members of the KISS Army. Players score points and finish game objectives to fuel the audience�s energy and excitement. Higher scores amp the experience�the higher the energy level, the bigger and louder the show�resulting in a KISS concert experience like none other. Players are awarded for completing game goals with a variety of in-game front row seats, backstage VIP access and fun multi-ball modes that thrill players of all skill levels.
The game is built on Stern�s new SPIKE pinball platform, which includes an upgraded high-fidelity 3-channel audio system over 3 times more powerful than previous generation pinball audio systems. KISS Pinball includes an amazing array of modern and retro features to appeal to players of all skill levels:
● 10 famous KISS hit songs: Deuce, Hotter Than Hell, Lick It Up, Shout It Out Loud, Detroit Rock City, Calling Dr. Love, Rock & Roll All Night, Love Gun, Love It Loud and Black Diamond
● Custom speech from Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
● Full-color high-intensity animated LED music lights
● High-fidelity stereo sound effects and music
● Original Gene Simmons/Demon head molded toy
● K-I-S-S spell-out Drop Targets
● Blood-Spitting Demon Bass Solo player experience
● Fire-Breathing Demon �God of Thunder� Multiball Event
● Flying Starchild �Love Gun� Multiball Event
�Partnering with rock royalty like KISS is a natural for us,� said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball. �The KISS legacy is admired generation after generation by fans worldwide � KISS� legendary songs and performances will create an extraordinary pinball experience for players of all skill levels.�
�We are always seeking avenues to expand the KISS brand experience, and the new line of KISS pinballs from Stern are an ideal extension of the brand, providing an immersive KISS experience for consumers of all ages, �said Lisa Streff Executive Vice President, Global Licensing, Epic Rights.
Pricing and Availability:
Pro Model:
Premium Model:
Limited Edition Model:
$5,995 MSRP/ $7,595 MSRP /$8,795 MSRP
KISS Pinball is available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc., headquartered just outside Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games in the world. Stern�s highly talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture a full line of popular pinball games, merchandise and accessories. Recent Stern titles include WWE WrestleMania, The Walking Dead, Mustang, Star Trek, Metallica, The Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man, Batman, Spiderman and many more! All of Stern�s pinball games are crafted by hand and assembled by Stern�s expert team. A broad range of players enjoy Stern�s games from professional pinball players that compete in high-stakes international competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.
05/05/2015
KISS Announce European Tour Dates - May/June 2015
Rock legends KISS are set to bring their new live show to Europe in Summer 2015. With multiple festival and headline dates across Europe, KISS live is set to be THE rock event of 2015.
With over 80 million album sales worldwide, KISS remain one of the most iconic and influential rock bands of all time. Throughout their stellar 42 year career KISS have established themselves as one of the great live rock bands. Kiss was named by VH1 as 10th on their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock'. On April 10, 2014, Kiss was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,
2014 saw KISS headline a tour across North America, bringing a new production to blow away audiences across the country. Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and Gene Simmons are set to bring the KISS tour to Europe in 2015, playing tracks from across their 40 year career, right up to 2012�s �Monster� studio album. 2014 also saw a deluxe edition reissue of the band seminal �Love Gun� album through Universal Music.
Paul Stanley says, "Our past shows, reputation and legend says it all and you can expect nothing less from us. Bombast, spectacle and great Rock & Roll? Guilty as charged. I'm ready."
�DOWNLOAD 2015! Are You Ready For KISS? We're Ready to Rock the Hallowed Grounds of Britain. It's An Honor To Be Part of The Tradition...�� Eric Singer.
"We're really up for this in a big way. Just coming off tours of Japan and Latin America, the band is on fire and ready to bring it."- Tommy Thayer.
Gene Simmons says, �Prepare yourself for the greatest show on earth as KISS are coming to OWN Europe. People have missed us? Of course they have. We are coming to set that straight. This KISS show will blow your mind!"
Early 2015 saw KISS undertake a sold out Japanese tour culminating with a night at the Tokyo Dome. Following a South American tour in April 2015 that sees dates in Columbia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, KISS will return to Europe for the following dates:
2014 saw KISS headline a tour across North America, bringing a new production to blow away audiences across the country. Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and Gene Simmons are set to bring the KISS tour to Europe in 2015, playing tracks from across their 40 year career, right up to 2012�s �Monster� studio album. 2014 also saw a deluxe edition reissue of the band seminal �Love Gun� album through Universal Music.
Paul Stanley says, "Our past shows, reputation and legend says it all and you can expect nothing less from us. Bombast, spectacle and great Rock & Roll? Guilty as charged. I'm ready."
�DOWNLOAD 2015! Are You Ready For KISS? We're Ready to Rock the Hallowed Grounds of Britain. It's An Honor To Be Part of The Tradition...�� Eric Singer.
"We're really up for this in a big way. Just coming off tours of Japan and Latin America, the band is on fire and ready to bring it."- Tommy Thayer.
Gene Simmons says, �Prepare yourself for the greatest show on earth as KISS are coming to OWN Europe. People have missed us? Of course they have. We are coming to set that straight. This KISS show will blow your mind!"
Early 2015 saw KISS undertake a sold out Japanese tour culminating with a night at the Tokyo Dome. Following a South American tour in April 2015 that sees dates in Columbia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, KISS will return to Europe for the following dates:
- Saturday 30th May 2015 Rockavaria Festival, Munich, GERMANY
- Sunday 31st May Rock im Revier, Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY
- Tuesday 2nd June O2 Arena, Hamburg, GERMANY
- Wednesday 3rd June O2 Arena, Berlin, GERMANY
- Thursday 4th June Leipzig Arena, Leipzig, GERMANY
- Saturday 6th June Rock In Vienna Festival, Vienna, AUSTRIA
- Monday 8th June O2 Arena, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
- Wednesday 10th June Hallenstadion, Zurich, SWITZERLAND
- Thursday 11th June Verona Arena, Verona, ITALY
- Sunday 14th June Download Festival, ENGLAND
- Tuesday 16th June Zenith, Paris, FRANCE
- Thursday 18th June Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, HOLLAND
- Friday 19th June Graspop Festival, BELGIUM
- Sunday 21st June St Jordi, Barcelona, SPAIN
- Monday 22nd June Barclaycard Arena, Madrid, SPAIN
05/05/2015
STERN PINBALL present KISS Pinball 2015!
05/05/2015
ONLY ONE DAY LEFT TO BID: FLY ON THE KISS JET WITH THE BAND!
Fly on the KISS Jet with the band and help out the John Varvatos 12th Annual Stuart House Benefit!
Bid now on the Ultimate KISS Fan Experience for this Summer's European leg of the 40th Anniversary World Tour.
This package includes:
2 VIP tickets to the concert of your choice during KISS's Summer European Tour (May 22 - June 22, 2015)
The chance to fly with the band on their private plane following the concert to the next destination city
One-on-one time with the band during the flight
A signed guitar autographed by all the band members
Photos with the band in full makeup
2 VIP tickets to the concert the following night in the next city!
You can choose from the following pairs of cities / dates:
June 2 (Hamburg) - June 3 (Berlin)
June 3 (Berlin) - June 4 (Leipzig)
June 10 (Zurich) - June 11 (Verona)
June 21 (Barcelona) - June 22 (Madrid)
05/05/2015
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER JAPANESE KISS STAMP COMMEMORATIVE SET
KISS Premium Stamp Commemorative Set celebrates the band's 40th Anniversary and first number one hit in Japan!
Ordering ends May 10th
Designed by KISS band members, this exclusive Stamp Booklet features a Full Stamp Sheet, along with a Premium Holder which includes one-sided full color images spanning KISS' 40 Year Career! As a bonus, the Booklet also features images of Japanese pop group, "Momoiro Clover Z" from their #1 hit single collaboration, "Samurai Son". Limited quantities available - this will sell out!
Order now at http://memorial-stamp.com/kiss-int/
05/04/2015
LA KISS GAME #6 TONIGHT
LA KISS vs Las Vegas Outlaws TONIGHT, May 4th at 7:30 PM
