On this day in KISSTORY - September 10, 1975, KISS released their legendary ALIVE album. This double live album, recorded largely in Detroit's Cobo Arena (with some material from Iowa, New Jersey and Ohio), marked the pivotal giant step towards achieving domination in the 70's.

The multi-platinum album peaked at #9, and spent 110 weeks on the album charts.

"We wanted to put out a souvenir, almost like when you go to the circus," said Paul Stanley. "I really enjoy myself onstage, prancing around, shaking my ass, shaking my head, playing the guitar between my legs. I enjoy it as much as the audience. Basically, I am entertaining myself up there."

Hello KISS,

I love everything about you and I am constantly creating new works of art that focus on you, this is one of them. I painted this mural on my bedroom wall in 2009, its 6x7 feet and I looked at and copied free hand from a 4x4 inch CD booklet picture. I jammed out the entire time I was painting it to one band, none other or better than KISS! Hope you like it!

Brandon

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KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

The ad states: "Fans change. Itau changes with them. Itau - Sponsor of Rock in Rio 2011"

Rodrigo Dippold of KISS Army Brazil says "This ad is a farce. No invite for KISS to the Rock in Rio festival and yet the ad uses their makeup."

Thanks to KISS Army Brazil for sending us this...and Jill Cataldo for the translation!

Hey KISS Army!

"OK - here it is! #3 of 5 - PILOT RUN - USA Custom Shop Washburn BSG PAUL STANLEY Signature PSV2200 done in 'VINTAGE GOLD'. Think LP Goldtop Paint and you HAVE IT. Designed by Paul, Spec'd & Commissioned by Yours Truly. I sent Paul #5 last week for his current studio work (Monster) and upcoming Stage rig.

Eric McKenna

www.BoogieStreet.com

KISS 4K COMICS - GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN!

KISSOnline has secured the remaining stock of the great KISS 4K Comics, including all seven regular issues, variances and signed editions! Don't miss out on a chance to own these great KISS comics. Once there are gone, they are gone forever. Get the ultimate KISS collectibles today!

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KISS 4K Limited Edition Preview Comic
KISS 4K Issue #1
KISS 4K Issue #2
KISS 4K Issue #3
KISS 4K Issue #4
KISS 4K Issue #5
KISS 4K Issue #6
KISS 4K KISSMAS Issue

We also have the Ultra-rare 20" X 30" (Worl'd Largest Comic Book!), Black & White, Gold Foil, Red Foil and Silver Foil Limited Edition versions of Issue #1, as well as the KISS 4K Art of KISS Box Set.

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WORLD'S LARGEST COMIC BOOK!

KISSOnline has limited quantities of the Ultra-rare KISS 4k Issue #1 Destroyer Edition - hand signed by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons!

Issue #1 of the KISS 4K Comics is the Guinness World Record Certified Largest Comic Book ever published; measuring 2 1/2 feet high x 1 1/2 feet wide.

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Thanks to our friends at KISS ARMY CHILE for sending us the link to the audio of their interview with Eric Singer.

Eric Singer has certainly had a very busy year 2011. KISS tours North America with ESP in Europe and recording the new album KISS have maintained their busy schedule in recent months. Despite that Eric made ​​efforts to give the interview had already committed a few weeks, which was finally possible to the August 30, the date on which Eric took the time to talk with KISS Army Chile from his home in Los Angeles. It was a relaxed conversation, just as he was being told all in KISS.

Thanks to your willingness we learn more about the KISS drummer who arrived in 1991, after 20 years in the group (with the interruption of the reunion tour) has earned the admiration and respect for all .

CLICK HERE to listen to Eric's interview with KISS Army Chile.

I went and saw KISS in concert for the first time in Everett this past June. I must say, I instantly fell in love with Paul! Which inspired me to get a dedication tattoo for my 30th birthdayday in Las Vegas. The tattoo artist said it was the coolest dedication tattoo he has seen yet. LOVE YOU PAUL!!!!! Now I am branded with your star and your rose. :) Amanda

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Hey KISS Army!

Check out the Demon "Cassette"rocking out with a Gene Simmons Axe bass on this advertisement for the Music Festival in Thyon Valais, Switzerland!

Thanks,
Olivier Demierre

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Here's the artwork for the packaging of the new KISS Potato Heads Box Set.

The 2011 KISS Potato Heads will be available in the next few weeks.

The OMMA Awards celebrate the year’s most innovative and brilliant online creative, campaigns and Web sites and one of the Eventful campaigns nominated was the KISS campaign where bands competed to open for KISS in 22 markets!

·Integrated Online Campaign (Entertainment/Music): “KISS-22 Cities, 22 Unsigned Bands!”

Judging is under way and the winners will be announced on September 26th at the New York Marriott Marquis.

In addition, all finalists are up for the “MEMBER’S CHOICE” AWARD, which will be chosen by the outside community as well.

To vote:

1) Please visit the following link: http://www.mediapost.com/events
2) Go to the upper right hand corner of the page and register for a free Mediapost user name/password (if you don’t already have one) and then Sign-In.
3) Click on the green button that says “Vote Now” under Integrated Online Campaigns.
4) Scroll down and find our 2 Eventful campaigns under Entertainment: Movies and Entertainment: Music.
5) Check the boxes and hit “Cast My Vote” at the bottom.
6) SPREAD THE WORD.

The entry that receives the most votes in each discipline will win the Member’s Choice Award.

CNN’s Poppy Harlow goes inside the world of KISS – on board the band’s plane on the way to a concert, to exclusive backstage access. She also visits the homes of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to explore how KISS has become one of the most branded names in the world.

“KISS Inc.” is scheduled to premiere on CNN Presents on Sunday, October 23 at 8:00 pm ET, replaying at 11:00 pm ET.

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Hi KISS!

We work at State Farm in Florida and we have a costume contest every year. Last year's theme was Rock and Roll and we decided to dress up like “THE BEST”!!!

We had a complete intro including body guards, fans screaming, and your music playing. Needless to say, we WON! The president of the Florida division is a HUGE fan of Kiss and he LOVED our costumes. We’re all women that work here and we had SO MUCH fun.

I just wanted to pass along this picture..

PS: Gene - We LOVE your show and watch it religiously.

I hope all is well with you!

God Bless,
Bree

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On this day in KISSTORY - September 4, 1996, KISS closed the MTV Music Awards live from under the Brooklyn Bridge.

Check out these fan-filmed clips of Eric and Tommy's Q&A from the KISS Coffeehouse's 5th Anniversary.

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