ONSTAGE DESTRUCTION

Over the weekend, KISS was featured on the AOL welcome screen with a link leading to the AOL Music special 'Smashing Guitars & Breaking Instruments'! The top image is an actual screen shot from AOL.

The Paul photo and the caption below, appeared in the special under the heading 'Onstage Destruction'.

Paul Stanley of KISS

The band performs at 'Rockin' The Corps An American Thank You Celebration Concert' at Camp Pendleton on April 1, 2005 in San Diego, California.

Thanks to Andrew from Staten Island for sending in the screen shot!

NEW COFFEEHOUSE T-SHIRTS

Here are the latest two KISS Coffeehouse T-shirts! They will be available in the Coffeehouse and on their web site, in the near future.

CLICK HERE to check out other great KISS Coffeehouse merchandise.

The Coffeehouse is also busy firming up their 2nd Anniversary Party. More details to follow shortly.

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hello Guys!

Thank you for the great shows in Germany! Our Family went to see you in Mannheim.

WE GREET & KISS YOU!

Thanks, Your German KISS Family.

LETTERS click here

DOWNLOAD POSTER

The latest issue of KERRANG! Magazine features this poster of Gene from the Download Festival!

We wish everyone a happy and safe July 4th. Let's all remember the meaning of this day and celebrate all the great American heroes who won our independence and those who continue to keep us free.

Paul, Gene, Tommy & Eric

LETTERS TO KISS

Hello KISS,

I am a life long KISS fan and I am also the mother of a young Airman stationed in Germany who went to the meet and greet you did on his base there. I have always had a high opinion of you but let me tell you it went up 20 fold when I heard from my son how awesome you were to him. I can't thank you enough for giving him the thrill of his life and making being stationed so far from home seem a little less difficult. You are truly the most amazing people. Again thank you so much for taking the time to let our young men and women in uniform know that what they do and the sacrifices they make do not go unnoticed. Have a great tour. Hoping to see you in Arizona soon.

Sincerely, Cindy Bernsten

KISS,

Congrats on the success of your European leg of ALIVE 35! I am at a loss for words that you will be headlining the 'Rock'n The Rally' in nearby Sturgis.

I am currently in the U.S. Air Force stationed in SD, and want to express my thanks from the Armed Forces. You have been to Camp Pendleton with our Marines numerous times, and just this past month visited your Air Force family in Germany. Your dedication to us and what we as a nation stand for is never in question.

Thanks for all you have done and will continue doing in your support of the Armed Forces.

Best, Boneswahoo

LETTERS click here

PAUL'S NON-MUSICAL HITS

by Marco R. Dellacava

Kiss singer PAUL STANLEY fell into a funk after his 2001 divorce. His lifeline was unexpected: a paintbrush.

'Pouring out how I feel onto a canvas is both solitary and cathartic,' says Stanley, whose dabbling has turned serious. His art sales topped $2 million last year, and a new exhibit of his work is set for July 25-26 at the Wentworth Gallery in King of Prussia, Pa.

Reporter Marco R. della Cava asked Jeff Marinelli, publisher of Art and Living magazine, to weigh in on the non-musical hits of the rock star.

'When I look at Paul's work, I immediately think, 'Peter Max,' ' says Marinelli, referring to the American pop artist whose bold colors and psychedelic visions helped define the '60s.

Stanley's similarly color-packed creations have themes that change from canvas to canvas. Some images are iconic (the Statue of Liberty) while others appear personal (a heart inside a gaping mouth).

'He seems to pick what he'll paint just as he steps up to the easel,' says Marinelli. He adds with a laugh: 'A guy like Paul Stanley has fun when he paints something like a vase with flowers. It's a chance to show that Kiss has a sensitive side.'

Online at www.wentworthgallery .com

BOOK SIGNINGS

Gene Simmons launches his new book, Ladies of the Night, with the following book signings in Los Angeles and New York:

Los Angeles Signing info:

Date: July 8th Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: BORDERS BOOKS 1360 Westwood Blvd Westwood, CA 90024

New York Signing info:

Date: July 11th Time:12:30 p.m. Location: BARNES & NOBLE 555 Fifth Ave (46th Street) New York, NY 10011

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hello KISS!

Saturday I went to the Graspop festival in Dessel (Belgium) together with my two daughters and we witnessed a great KISS performance. You were magnificent and we will never forget this evening. We hope you do come back to Europe and Belgium next year ! A journalist of 'Het Belang van Limburg' (a Belgian national journal) states in his article : 'KISS was the first worthy headliner in years'. Great comment, I think

KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Here are the latest KISS Pre-production samples - approved and ready for production.

Pictured are the following:

- KISS kids plate, bowl and spoon set from licensee Sourpuss

- KISS Neon Solo Faces Clock from licensee Silver Buffalo

- KISS Dart set from licensee Silver Buffalo

- Two new KISS Zippos from licensee ZIPPO

DESSEL PHOTOS #2

More great KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

EUROPEAN TOUR BIGGEST EVER!

We wanted to thank YOU, The KISS Army Europe for making 'KISS Alive 35', our biggest and most successful European tour EVER! The concert reviews and your response at the shows were equally incredible. You made us proud!

We told you that you deserved the best KISS ever and you let us know, that's what you got.

HALF A MILLION KISS FANS CAN'T BE WRONG!

See you next year.

Paul, Gene, Tommy & Eric

DESSEL PHOTOS

Check out these awesome KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE

Gene is featured on the cover of the Spanish edition of METAL HAMMER Magazine!

Thanks to Javier Rueda for sending in the image.

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hi Gene!

I met you at Arrow Rock Festival Meet&Greet and you signed my tattoo - well, I said I'd get the signature inked and I did - here's a photo!

Meeting you and the guys was awesome, I was a bit overwhelmed to talk about how much you and your music has meant to me.

Thanks again! Love, Astrid

LETTERS click here .