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KISS – ’78 Solo Albums, Hollywood style (Album Review, KISSmas in July)

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Sonny Pooni

Five decades ago, the biggest band on this continent, a free nation, conceived in Liberty, dedicated themselves to the proposition that all bands are not created equal. Although Abraham Lincoln had died 113 years prior to KISS embarking on the seemingly impossible journey of releasing 4 solo albums on the same day, I think he would’ve been proud of how far our country had come along. Can you imagine Lincoln in Ace’s makeup? So, to…

Konversation with Gene Simmons Band – Ep288

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Chris Czynszak

KISSmas in July kicks off with an in-depth talk with members of the Gene Simmons Band. Guitarists Ryan Cook, Jeremy Asbrock, and Philip Shouse have been garnering rave reviews since their debut in March of 2017. Those names should be familiar to Decibel Geek listeners and readers as they’ve made numerous appearances on the podcast to discuss The Big Rock Show, Hair of the Dog, and Guitar Duos. They are also members of Thee Rock…

Meet the Gene Simmons Band

Posted on March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Chris Czynszak

When KISS‘ Gene Simmons announced that he would be performing select solo gigs throughout 2017, speculation ran wild. Was KISS ending? What songs would he play? Would it be a greatest hits show? Where would he perform? and on and on and on. One question loomed larger than most; who would Gene pick as his backing band? The answer is now known; and he couldn’t have made a better choice. Meet the Gene Simmons…