KISS RETURN TO SHOCK AND ASTOUND THE UK!

Unbeatable, unmissable, the outrageous KISS return to shock and astound the Download faithful with their third trip to Donington almost 35 years to the day since the band played their first ever show as KISS in New York. Featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, this incarnation has continued to rock the world; always staying true to the tradition of this legendary band. The faces of The Demon, The Star Child, The Spaceman and The Catman will return once again to deliver a high-voltage, pyrotechnic-laden, furious set which will conquer the rabid sea of fans who have been waiting for their return to Europe for nearly a decade.

'For 35 Years, we have prided ourselves in our opening: YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU GOT THE BEST, THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD. We are throwing down the gauntlet. Let those who are faint of heart, take heed. We will take no prisoners'

KISS TO ROCK UK DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

Download: You wanted the best? You got the best!

KISS have been added to the bill of this year's Kerrang!-sponsored Download festival.

The legendary New York glam rockers will join fellow headliners Lostprophets and The Offspring as well as metal gods Judas Priest and Finnish love metallers HIM at Britain's biggest and best rock festival which takes place the weekend of June 13 to June 15.

For more details and up-to-the-minute news, please visit http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

The 2008 Japan KISS Expo is this Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 9th & 10th) at Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12) in Tokyo!!

This year's special guests are Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick. John Corabi (Motley Crue) and Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) will also appear at the event.

KISSONLINE will also be attending the Expo. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends in Japan!

FEBRUARY 9 (Sat) & 10 (Sun) Club One Two (ESP Musical Academy Bldg. No.12) Takadanobaba, Tokyo Doors Open 13:00 Start 13:30

Tickets for the Expo will be available at the door both days!

KISSONLINE EXCLUSIVE



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

Check out this great KISS 'In Concert' Toddler's Hoodie from KISS Licensee Sourpuss. The front of the hoodie features a white KISS logo.

Also pictured is the KISS Solo Faces Folder, which is being released by KISS Licensee Fine Line. The company is also releasing the Solo Faces Notebook and Icon Pencil Case Holder that we previously featured on KOL.

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Paul will be featured in this month's edition of New Jersey Life Magazine. Today, he was featured on the magazine's Web Site blog:

The Monday Muse: Paul Stanley

Who knew that KISS front man Paul Stanley had such a passion for painting? Certainly not me! Turns out 'The Starchild' made his debut as a painter in 2005 and continues to create emotionally charged compositions, citing Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, and Rothko as influences. And collectors are gobbling his works up; Stanley's art sales exceeded $2 million for 2007.

Stanley will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9. Both events are free and open to the public, but require an RSVP.

Friday, February 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Wentworth Gallery

KISS COMMERCIAL FOR UPCOMING AUSTRALIAN SHOWS

KISS IS THE #1 ALL TIME LIVE BAND IN HIT PARADER'S 100 TOP BANDS!

In February's issue of Hit Parader, the magazine takes a look at the All-Time Top 100 Live Bands, ranking KISS #1 ! The issue is on newsstands now.

Here's the video of Paul's interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network. This is a cool clip with Paul talking about music, KISS and his art.

The 2008 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo will take place Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis East. The Hotel is located at 6990 East 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219. For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate!

This year's Special Guest will be announced late next week. KISS tribute band Mr. Speed will perform live at the Expo and KISS merchandise & collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will also be a trivia contest and a raffle. Kids 12 and under are admitted free!

KISSONLINE will be attending the expo!

A limited number of VIP Laminates as well as regular tickets are on sale now. For Tickets or more info Click Here:

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Hi Kiss Nation,

Last weekend we organized our annual meeting of KISS fans in Slovakia. We played videos, conversed and exchanged KISS merchandise. I have tried to keep the phenomenon KISS in Slovakia, because KISS were not in Europe for 9 years. I was excited that our meeting also attracted a young generation. We remembered Paul

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Paul will appear on the FOX Business Network's Television show 'CAVUTO' tonight at 6 PM (ET). The show will be repeated again at 9 PM (ET).

Neil Cavuto, anchor and managing editor at FOX Business Network, is one of the most respected business journalists in America.

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Check out this cool clip of DoubleVirgo performing their version of KISS' 'Secretly Cruel'. Obviously, the guys are huge KISS Fans! Enjoy.



ATTENTION ALL KISS FANS:

If you've made a KISS related performance video, please send it to webmaster@KISSONLINE.com . The band really loves to see these clips!!

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'KISS started out as a belief in the power of what rock n roll could be and a refusal to take any crap from anyone, any time. For me, nothing has changed and this year I'll prove it again'.

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'Who would have thought that first 35 minute show would turn into a 35+ year career that's still going strong! KISS is 'AMERICANA' personified, period. The best Band & Brand in the Land'

Eric Singer

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Thirty five years ago today - January 30, 1973, KISS performed their very first concert at Popcorn (The Coventry) in Queens, NY. The band performed 2 sets at the club that night for a crowd of under 10 people.

Earlier this week, Gene recalled how that show came about:

1973 was the beginning.

Wicked Lester had just finished its album for EPIC RECORDS. There were five members in the band, including Paul and myself. Though we had a real recording contract with a major label, and though we had finished an entire album, we were depressed. It just wasn't what we had envisioned.

So, we started again. We tried firing the other three guys in Wicked Lester, but some wouldn't leave. So, we quit.

We started again with a vision. 'Let's put together the band we never saw on stage.'

We got a manager named LOU LINET, who managed JF MURPHY AND FREE FLOWING SALT and DIANA MARCOVITZ (or something like that)...and when he heard the newborn baby -- KISS. He thought it was the worst crap he had ever heard. Needless to say, he was gone immediately. So, we were managerless.

I put together a bio kit, while I worked at the Puerto Rican Interagency Council, as assistant to the Director. Peter's friend owned a printing press and printed up our invites.

But, where to play? We didn't have a manager. We didn't have an agent. We never had.

I made a phone call cold to a place called Popcorn in Queens, NY and on the phone convinced the guy to hire a band, who would soon be changing their name from WICKED LESTER to KISS.

We got the gig -- three nights -- Wed, Thurs and Fri for the sum total of $150.

That was the beginning.