Here's KISS with over 35,000 fans last night at the Moondance Jam in Walker, Minnesota.

Check out this tweet sent out by the Festival:

KISS rocks! Biggest Moondance crowd ever! This place is CRAZY!!!!

_{Photo by Dean Snowden}

Here are two great KISS tattoos spotted back stage recently at a KISS Meet & Greet.

_{Photos by Spiro Papadatos for KISSOnline.}

I just want to express my thanks to KISS for being around for all of these years. I'm 20 years old, have been a fan since I was five, and just saw them for the 5th time last night in the Poconos. Each time I see them they just keep getting better.

I watch them and think to myself how amazing it is that they're still out there and touring and even continuing to make new music for all of us. I can't say how grateful I am for being able to still go and see this band I grew up with; or should I say, this band who my parents grew up with! It's incredible. Paul, you've been my favorite rock star since I was a little girl and I'm still hoping to meet you one day. For now, I'll have to do with this cardboard cutout I bought at a KISS Expo :) I just really love you guys so much.

Thank you Paul, Gene, Eric, and Tommy from the bottom of my heart for all that you continue to do for the KISS Army.

Lisa

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Check out these great photos of the Newfoundland KISS Army!

All photos by OZFM.com

They’re called “The Hottest Band in the World” for good reason, and on the night of July 9th in Grand Falls-Windsor, a massive sea of screaming Newfoundlanders witnessed an incredible, explosive, fire-breathing rock ‘n roll extravaganza unlike anything we’ve seen before…

Iconic rockers KISS played for a packed-solid crowd, with special guests Smash Mouth, Down With Webster, The Orchestra (featuring original members of ELO), and Fefe Dobson. Gene Simmons tweeted “The KISS conquest of Planet Earth… Here in Grand Falls-Windsor… population 15,000… concert attendance 25,000.” It was truly a monumental, unforgettable event.

The weather was sunny and gorgeous all day, right up ’til KISS took the stage… and then, as if on cue, the heavens opened up and the rain came down. And nobody cared, because not even nature can compete with the sheer energy and fire power of KISS. An almost electric “we’re all in this together” vibe coursed through everybody there, as we shook off the rain and partied on the grass while KISS blasted through hits including “Rock & Roll All Nite,” “Strutter,” “Cold Gin,” Shout It Out Loud,” and “Detroit Rock City.” There were explosions. There were huge columns of fire. There was spitting of blood. It was bombastic rock ‘n roll at it’s finest.

Paul Stanley declared onstage, “Tonight, I’m a Newfie!” (He also pronounces “Newfoundland” the correct way.) The whole band showed much love and appreciation for the audience, whose spirits could not be dampened by rain, and we loved KISS right back. As the show ended, Paul promised “We will see you again!”

KISS, at the Salmon Festival Mega Concert in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, was proudly presented by NTV, The Newfoundland Herald, and the Rock of the Rock, Newfoundland’s OZFM!

Thanks to our friend, Matt Porter for taking these photos of the KISS Army out in full-force last night at the KISS show in Bushkill, PA.

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Last night, to celebrate the international rock and roll day, the Sport Center hosts, Paulo Soares and Antero Grecco wore the makeup of Gene and Paul!

Thanks,
João

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Hey guys!

I have been a huge KISS fan ever since I can remember. I was born in 1974, so I've followed you my whole life. I'm 36 now and my 4 year old son, Maddox, is following in his dad's footsteps. I've promised to take him to the next show here in Nashville, TN. I wanted to share this photo collage with you. The kid you see on the left is me in 1978. The kid on the right is Maddox a few weeks ago. Oh, and the red KISS t-shirt he has on... that was mine at age 4. Like father like Son.

Thanks guys! - Joe & Maddox

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Hi KISS Army,

This quilt was made for me out of a history of KISS tshirts from concerts and club activities by a good friend named Angie. It was a front page article in my home town newspaper - The York News Times. It is a very unique item and I thought I would share it with all the KISS fans in the world.

Sincerely,
Dennis Michalski JR. York, NE

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Here are some of the many great fan photos sent to KISSOnline recently!

Keep them coming, KISS Army...we love seeing them!

By David Newel

In the Photo: Members of iconic rock group Kiss, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley and Eric Singer (back) were the headliners at this past weekend’s Salmon Festival in Grand Falls-Windsor. More than 20,000 fans endured a driving rain that started just prior to the band’s two-hour show.

Rock icons Kiss, including founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, did not disappoint throngs of fans that converged on Grand Falls-Windsor for this year’s Salmon Festival concert Saturday night.

After opening acts Fefe Dobson, The Orchestra, Down With Webster and Smashmouth played under sunny skies, clouds moved in as if on cue, but the crowd’s enthusiasm shone through.

The headliners, known for their outlandish makeup and costumes and spectacular pyrotechnics, performed many of their hits, including “Shout It Out Loud,” “Detroit Rock City,” and “Beth”.

Grand Falls-Windsor Mayor Al Hawkins said the event was huge for the town.

“Grand Falls-Windsor is a concert centre,” he said. “We are pretty happy. When you look at the amount of money people will leave in the town, we are happy.”

Here's KISS with the record crowd in Grand Falls-Windsor last night.

_{Photo by Dean Snowden for KISSOnline}

Tweets just in about the show:

Amazing, outstanding, fantastic concert!! Well worth all the rain :D = Meghan Perry

Just screamed, sang, and rocked out to KISS at Salmon Fest - Tyler Gallant

KISS was amazing at the salmon fest! Well worth drowning! - Patrick Pynn

Just got home from Salmon Fest .. KISS was AMAZING!!!! - Danielle Goulding

KISS Just Rocked Salmonfest!!!! - Kayla Lundrigan

One word: amazing - Susan Fudge

KISS,

BayFest Rocks Again!!!! A tribute to Paul, and thanks to KISS for rockin' out BayFest once again! My six year old daughter Taylor was ready to go the day the BayFest tickets went on sale - she could hardly wait! Taylor proudly caught her first KISS concert at BayFest in 2009 and loved you guys from the first explosion and KISS anthem! This year she anxiously awaited her favorite tune FIREHOUSE once again this year - sporting a Paul Stanley-style hat! The smoke...the sirens...the whole nine yards..thanks a MILLION.....she awaits your return...

Taylor and Dad

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KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

KISS is featured on the cover of the latest issue of the Newfoundland Herald magazine.

Thanks to Mike Altini for sending KISSOnline the image.

To the GREATEST ROCKERS OF ALL TIME!!!

Tonight you will give us what's LONG OVER DUE!!! The Hottest band in the world shows Newfoundland what "Rock and Roll all Nite" really means!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.The Newfoundland KISS ARMY will be there in FULL force and I'll be leading the way with what we've labeled the "KISS Fan Van." Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for finally coming. You will not be disappointed by the show of love for you and your music. God may have given us Rock and Roll But KISS perfected it!

PROUD KISS ARMY MEMBER
Darren Lewis

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