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Got my nails done for my KISS Rocks Vegas adventures!

Sierra M Malo

These KISS Army members flew all the way from Australia to rock with KISS!

We love those shirts!

Thanks to  Liam  for sharing this photo of himself at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!

KISS Rocks Vegas Show #4 is tonight at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Remaining shows:

Friday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Saturday, Nov. 22
Sunday, Nov. 23

*show time is 8 p.m.

Ticket prices for KISS Rocks Vegas start at $49.50 (plus applicable service fees). To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Hard Rock Hotel box office, www.axs.com or charge-by-phone at 1-888-9-AXS-TIX. VIP ticket and room and show packages are available at www.hardrockhotel.com.

Yesterday I was overcome with joy in receiving the second and final shipment of KISSteria, and finally having the opportunity to take in all of the set's contents.

As a lifelong KISS fan, I feel that KISS on vinyl represents the essence of the authentic KISS listening experience. Many fans have fond memories of listening to KISS on vinyl and getting lost in the music, the cool artwork, the merch forms, and the extras -- it's a powerful feeling that stays with many fans to this day.

Housed in a sturdy road case, this set combines a treasure trove of remastered KISS vinyl with some unique extras to form a one-of-a-kind collectible that bottles the experiential magic of KISS. On the "Behind The Mask" rating system, KISSteria gets five stars. And dare I say, KISSteria is one of the coolest pieces of KISS merchandise ever released.

Happy 40th to KISS! See you in Vegas....

Tim McPhate

Photo by Christina Vitagliano

by Susan Stapleton|  Haute Scene, News

Legendary rock band KISS blew fans away with an over-the-top Maverick Helicopters arrival outside of Hard Rock Hotel to launch their nine-show residency, KISS Rocks Vegas, at The Joint on Wednesday.

Band members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer were welcomed by more than 1,000 screaming, costumed and face-painted fans as they cheered in excitement for the epic aerial arrival. While outside, KISS posed alongside the helicopter for photos with Hard Rock Hotel�s Chief Operating Officer Jody Lake and Vice President of Entertainment Chas Smith; AEG Live Las Vegas� Vice President John Nelson and Vice President of Booking Bobby Reynolds; the �Roadie for a Week� winners Master Sergeant Jason Borkuis of Nellis Air Force Base, Sergeant First Class Cory DeMille of the U.S. Army Reserve and Technical Sergeant Richard Reichert of Nellis Air Force Base; and the combat-wounded hero recipient of the newly-renovated, mortgage-free home John Hosea and his wife Sarah. The band then headed inside the music venue to kick off their sold-out show.

�Vegas! You wanted the best, now you�ve got the best,� yelled Stanley as he, Simmons, Singer and Thayer hit the stage. Concertgoers screamed in amazement as the foursome rocked out an amazing set list including fan favorites �Detroit Rock City,� �Love Gun� and �Lick It Up.� In true KISS fashion, the band�s production was unlike anything The Joint has seen before. The setup featured large LED screens spread across the ceiling and down to the floor, crazy pyrotechnics, lasers and more. The crowd was amazed as Simmons breathed fire and spewed blood from his mouth, Stanley flew across the venue and performed on hanging, balcony-side platforms, and Thayer shot out fireworks from his guitar.

Before starting the encore, KISS furthered their commitment to helping veterans by coming back on stage with Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Military Warriors Support Foundation and Chase Bank to present retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John Hosea and his wife Sarah a newly-renovated, mortgage-free home in Las Vegas. Hosea is a combat-wounded hero who enlisted in the military in 2001 and has received many awards including the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, five Army Achievement Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and more. The band and crowd honored him by saying �The Pledge of Allegiance� and broke out into a �USA� chant.

KISS ended the show with their biggest hit �Rock And Roll All Nite� as confetti poured over elated fans and filled the 4,500-person venue.

All KISS Kruise IV photos with KISS are available for download now at http://www.willbyington.com/f926118114.

Thanks to the KISS Army for coming out last weekend to rock with us at The Joint in Las Vegas!

Remaining KISS Rocks Vegas dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Friday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Saturday, Nov. 22
Sunday, Nov. 23

*show time is 8 p.m.

Ticket prices for KISS Rocks Vegas start at $49.50 (plus applicable service fees). To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Hard Rock Hotel box office, www.axs.com or charge-by-phone at 1-888-9-AXS-TIX. VIP ticket and room and show packages are available at www.hardrockhotel.com.

Photos by Keith Leroux for KISSONLINE.