We’re back this week to share our reaction to last weekend’s return of Vinnie Vincent! The Atlanta KISS Expo brought back the elusive Ankh Warrior, Vinnie Vincent to the delight of KISS fans everywhere. We had an eventful weekend and you’ll hear about it all this week. Additionally, you’ll hear our take on the return of Vinnie as well as our hopes for the future. Vinnie Vincent Reaction We went into the weekend…
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This week we look at 1996, a year that celebrated the past while looking to the future. In part 1, we dig into the first half of 1996; and it was a busy six months. January includes stories on the evils of Alternative Rock and near fatal incidents involving some big name celebrities. Additionally, it included new releases from ACCEPT and Mr. Big. We head into February of 1996 by discussing some fantastic rock releases….
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When a planned episode gets shelved due to audio issues, we improvise this week with KISS Lightning Round – Ep291. We put out a last-minute call for KISS-related questions and topics and, boy, did you guys respond! In this 2 hour-plus loose discussion, we tip a few beers and try to address as many KISS-related topics that the listeners through our way via the Decibel Geek facebook page. KISS Lightning Round We can talk…
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KISSMAS in July gets even cooler this week with The Return of Pixie Esmonde! Pixie, former wardrobe manager for KISS (1979-1980), quickly became one of our favorite guests. Her quick wit and fantastic stories had us in stitches and we knew we had to have her back on the show. If you missed her first appearance, be sure to go HERE and check it out. We promise, you won’t regret it. Return of Pixie In…
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The guys are back for week two of KISSMAS in July with Demolicious KISS Edition. While KISS has released a great catalog of music over the past 43 years, there’s been a wealth of solid material that didn’t get released officially. In this long-form episode, Chris and Aaron spin some of their favorite KISS demos. Demolicious KISS Edition You’ll get material that pre-dates the first album all the way through unreleased songs from 1998’s…
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More tour dates have been added for the already-successful run of Gene Simmons Band shows. August will be filled with dates in California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Windsor, Ontario. September tour dates include stops in Pennsylvania and a two-night stand in Edmonton, Alberta. After a break in October, Gene and the gang head to Rhode Island and Texas for November dates as well as stops in Bolivia, Argentina, and Mexico. The Gene Simmons Band includes guitarists…
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The guys return this week to kick off a new show concept based on how music relates to human emotions; the first of which is Happiness. In this long form music and discussion episode, you’ll get tips on how to achieve happiness. You’ll also learn steps you can take to prevent unhappy psychotic vampires from sucking away your joy. In addition to the great tunes selected by your hosts that inspire their own happiness, you’ll…
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Accept drummer Christopher Williams stops by this week to discuss his lifelong love affair with the Hottest Band in the Land. In this long-form talk, Williams talks about his discovery of KISS via the MTV Unplugged appearance in 1995. He also talks about the MTV Video Music Awards performance that the reunited band gave under the Brooklyn Bridge as the clincher in his fandom. Christopher is no ordinary KISS fan. In this hour-plus discussion he…
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This week your hosts return with Where You Come From – New York; an hour-plus of music and discussion of some of the greatest rock music to come out of the Big Apple. New York has a rich history in music, especially the roots of Punk and Glam in the early 70’s and the emergence of hard rock later on. This week’s episode intends to spotlight some of the greatest bands that come from this…
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As KISSMAS in July winds down, we look back on lots of great guests with insider knowledge of the band; folks that worked directly with them and who shared some amazing stories. One important fact shouldn’t be lost though; there wouldn’t be a KISS without you, the KISS Army. A fellow podcaster and KISS fan is setting out to make sure that story gets told. Podcast Rock City host Joe Polo has begun a book…
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