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Joe Hill, Stephen King's author son, adores music as much as he loves books. And when working on his novel Horns, in stores now, he listened to KISS. "They're about as guilty a pleasure as you can get," says Hill, 37, adding that his famous father took him to his first KISS concert in the late 1970s. "I stayed awake long enough to see Gene Simmons spit blood, and then I fell asleep next to my dad. "

By Tim McPhate - KissFAQ

KISS fans know Eric Singer is a talented drummer. But perhaps more notably, Eric Singer is full of passion. And, as he is apt to point out, he can sometimes go on tangents.

"I will try to speak slowly, clearly and concisely because I tend to talk a hundred miles an hour," he prefaces. "But when you catch me early in the day like this, I am usually more mellow."

Over the course of two and a half hours with Eric, we span many topics over coffee for him and energy drinks for me. At times it feels like more of a conversation than an interview. During our discussion he is interrupted by business calls as KISS is getting ready to head for Europe, starting with a promotional tour next week. When asked about future band plans, Eric jokes, "I look at KISS Online -- that's where I usually find out what we're doing and where I'm going."

KISS Meet & Greet Experience and Premium Ticket Packages are now on sale for all 2010 Sonic Boom European Tour dates! (Note: we will not be offering M&G's at KISS festival shows)

KISS Meet & Greet Experience includes:

- One general admission floor ticket with early entry
- Exclusive Meet & Greet with the members of KISS
- Personal photograph with KISS
- Autograph session (includes 8X10 autographed photo)
- Exclusive KISS Concert Shirt
- Collectible KISS Tour Poster (limited edition, numbered)
- Official KISS Tour Program
- Official Meet and Greet Laminate
- Set of KISS 'Sonic Boom' guitar picks
- $100 voucher to the official KISS on-line store

On this day in KISStory -- February 21, 1974, KISS performed Nothin' to Lose, Firehouse and Black Diamond for ABC's In Concert. The performance aired on March 29, becoming KISS' first national television appearance.

LATEST KISS MAGAZINE COVER

Here's Paul Stanley on the cover of the latest issue of the Belgian magazine, Stage.

Thanks to Luc Verdickt for sending KISSonline the image!

... And the only way to find out about it is to subscribe to the Classic Rock newsletter. KISS are poised to make a massive announcement. Unfortunately, we can say no more at this stage. We can give no details or specifics. But believe us... it is MASSIVE news.

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KISS AT MADRID FASHION WEEK

Take a look at these awesome KISS dresses worn by the beautiful models during French designer Mayan Hasen's fashion show at Madrid Fashion Week.

Thanks to Javier Rueda for sending KISSONLINE the images!

KISS ARE SET TO BRING THEIR NEW "SONIC BOOM OVER EUROPE:FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE BOOM TOUR TO EUROPE IN SUMMER 2010.



With 35 dates across Europe, the "Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" is set to be THE rock event of 2010, building on the incredible success of the 2009 "Sonic Boom" album.

"Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" will see dates in Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium, Hungary and, not only will the tour feature KISS's first UK arena shows in 11 years, but it will see the band breaking new ground completely with their first-ever shows in Slovakia.

Acclaim for KISS on their recent spectacular, sell-out, "KISS Alive 35" North American tour has been universal. METAL HAMMER hailed the "Return Of The Kings!" MOJO declared: "A KISS show is as thrilling and bombastic now as it was in 1975."

Whilst utilizing elements of "KISS Alive 35", "Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom" will be a fresh, new show tailored to the bands European fans and showcasing the brand new "Sonic Boom" album.

The best way to keep updated on everything KISS is to get the brand new official search toolbar for IE, Safari and Firefox. This amazing new FREE tool allows you to surf the web and win exclusive KISS prizes right from your browser (courtesy: www.searchwithKISS.com ). The toolbar keeps you updated with KISS news, quick links to every single official band page. This is the ULTIMATE browser add-on that no fan should be without.

Wherever the web takes you, bring KISS along for the ride with the official search toolbar. Download yours today at http://KISSofficial.ourtoolbar.com and start winning even faster!

Search with KISS is a search engine powered by Google and Ask.com, except here every web search is a chance to win 'Swag Bucks' which can be redeemed for KISS prizes and high end electronics. Simply make www.searchwithkiss.com your homepage and use it everyday just like you use Google and any other search engine. Each day many random winning times will be selected, if you search after one of these times and your search is a winner - you'll win a Swag Buck. You then simply redeem your Swag Buck at the official KISS Swag Store for the prize you want and it'll be shipped right to your door!

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LATEST KISS FANZINE COVER

Here's Paul Stanley on the cover of the latest issue of the Swedish fanzine, Destroyer.

On this day in KISStory -- February 18, 1974, KISS released their self-titled debut album.

Here's a 1974 commercial for KISS' first album. In the clip, KISS is performing at the Academy of Music in New York, NY -- January 26, 1974. Notice that Paul is wearing his bandit makeup!

KISS is a nominee in the "Comeback Of The Year" category at this year's Revolver Golden Gods Awards.

America's first-ever hard-rock and heavy-metal music awards show is back! The second annual REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS presented by Epiphone will take place Thursday, April 8, returning to Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles. The show will later be televised on VH1 Classic on Saturday, May 22 (air time TBA).

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Check out this commercial for Sunday's episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with KISS!

 

Here's a great Eric Singer interview with Musician's Friend. The interview took place during Eric's photo shoot for the March cover of the Musician's Friend Catalog.

Here's Eric Singer on the cover of the March issue of the Musician's Friend catalog.