The Cow

Kind of reminds me of "Exciter". I like it.

B5Erik

Yeah, Ace decided to go solo again in 2002, and Peter is, well, Peter. His drumming skills are just a shadow of what he was in 1975, and he doesn't get along with Paul and Gene.

So they went with Eric Singer (again) as he really is a great, great drummer. Tommy Thayer on lead guitar was in the band Black 'N' Blue in the 80's, and they released 4 albums on the Geffen label (the last two produced by Gene Simmons). He also was in the KISS cover band Cold Gin at the end of the 80's (a gig the guys mainly did for fun).

This is a really strong line-up musically.

nodeerforamonth

Ace's reaction? "sounds like '80s KISS, not '70s KISS". source: Blabbermouth

d2cheer

Does anyone know why Bruce Kulick was not offered the "Ace" spot? Him and Tommy are physically very similiar.

Indy Jones Fan

I'd like to think he had enough class to decline the offer. I think it's downright silly to have Tommy and Eric wearing Peter and Ace's makeup.

Hokeyboy

Bruce Kulick was *NEVER* offered the Ace spot... according to him, anyhow.

SkullOrchard

Bruce would have laughed in Gene's and Paul's faces if they had asked him to dress up like Ace Frehley.

d2cheer

I must say that new song KICKS all kinds of ass. Wow, can here some parts of other ones in there but that really can be expected after how many albums they have out. I can't wait to hear the rest. I will be buying this!!

Anyone know when or if the single will be on itunes?

freshticles

Do you think he might have gone for Vinny Vincent instead?

Hokeyboy

They'd NEVER go back to Vinnie Vincent, but they couldn't anyhow since nobody seems to know where he is.

Indy Jones Fan

I think he meant Bruce going for Vinnie's makeup...

Hokeyboy

The Ankh Warrior was so silly. They might as well try for Eric Carr's "Big Bird" persona...

Indy Jones Fan

Maybe true but it was much less silly than Tommy dressing up and wearing Ace's makeup. IMO

Hokeyboy

No argument there. Tommy Thayer should just dress up like a bear.

lovgun7

i think they asked Bruce if they were to offer him a make-up role what character would he be and his reply was some sort of dog.

i remember reading about why they didnt offer him Ace's spot. he replied saying that KISS wasn't a good financial move for him because one day they could be on tour and the next they could be doing nothing.

fsubruce

Considering that since 2000 Bruce has been playing guitar in a lame version of Grand Funk Railroad that doesn't include Mark Farner (former lead singer, guitarist and writer of most of their hits) I don't think he would have a problem with putting on the Ace makeup.

Indy Jones Fan

Here he is...
http://www.tmz.com/2009/08/23/kiss-l...-gene-simmons/

lovgun7

KISS Announce The Sonic Boom Tour ....

TOURDATES ANNOUNCED
September 25, 2009 Cobo Arena DETROIT
September 26, 2009 Cobo Arena DETROIT
September 28, 2009 Quicken Loans Arena CLEVELAND
September 29, 2009 John Labatt Centre London
October 1, 2009 Bell Centre Montreal
October 2, 2009 Air Canada Centre Toronto
October 3, 2009 Mohegan Sun Arena UNCASVILLE
October 5, 2009 TD Garden Boston
October 9, 2009 Nassau Coliseum UNIONDALE
October 10, 2009 Madison Square Garden NEW YORK
October 12, 2009 Wachovia Center PHILADELPHIA
October 13, 2009 Verizon Center WASHINGTON
October 16, 2009 Hampton Coliseum HAMPTON
October 17, 2009 Bi-Lo Center GREENVILLE
October 19, 2009 Pensacola Civic Center PENSACOLA
October 21, 2009 Saint Pete Times Forum TAMPA
October 22, 2009 Bank Atlantic Centre SUNRISE
October 24, 2009 Birmingham Jefferson Arena BIRMINGHAM
October 26, 2009 Philips Arena ATLANTA
October 28, 2009 Sommet Center Nashville
October 29, 2009 Verizon Arena Little Rock
October 31, 2009 Voodoo Experience - New Orleans City Park New Orleans
November 6, 2009 United Center CHICAGO
November 7, 2009 Target Center MINNEAPOLIS
November 9, 2009 MTS Centre Winnipeg
November 10, 2009 Credit Union Centre Saskatoon
November 12, 2009 Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary
November 14, 2009 General Motors Place Vancouver
November 15, 2009 Key Arena SEATTLE
November 17, 2009 Rose Garden PORTLAND
November 20, 2009 Arco Arena SACRAMENTO
November 21, 2009 Oakland Arena OAKLAND
November 24, 2009 Honda Center ANAHEIM
November 25, 2009 Staples Center LOS ANGELES
November 27, 2009 Sports Arena San Diego
December 1, 2009 Jobing.com Arena GLENDALE
December 2, 2009 Utep Special Events Center El Paso
December 4, 2009 Frank Erwin Center AUSTIN
December 5, 2009 Toyota Centre HOUSTON
December 6, 2009 American Airlines Centre DALLAS

im a huge KISS fan BUT i firmly believe that they can not sell-out many or any of these venues and we might even see alot of these dates get canceled

I also believe that they havent toured the states because they know they can't tour the states like they used to ... thats also the reason why they didn't do a massive US leg of the Alive 35 tour. Ill buy my ticket but i dont think many others will ...

B5Erik

They wouldn't have booked the dates unless the promoters were fairly confident that they'd sell X amount of tickets.

WalMart's also going to be promoting the heck out of the album, creating some more interest in the band, and it's their first U.S. tour in 5 years.

They should be OK.

Hokeyboy

Cool. I plan on going... I've seen them twice before ('88 Crazy Nights, '96 Reunion), plus I live 3 seconds from the Bank Atlantic Center, so 10/22/2009 can't come fast enough. Wheee!

The Cow

Grr, nothing within a 5 hour drive for me.

islandclaws

Sweet! I'm going to the Honda show in Anaheim for sure. Can't wait!

DaveWadding

I think the Phoenix show is the same date as AC/DC. FUCK.

Supermallet

Between the two I'd go for AC/DC. But since I've never seen Kiss live, I'll probably see this tour.

Giantrobo

November 25, 2009 Staples Center LOS ANGELES

Damn, I kinda wanna go but I then again it feels like a big pain in the ass.