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KISS KRUISE: LANDLOCKED IN VEGAS


ROCK ICONS KISS ANNOUNCE MAJOR UPDATES TO THEIR FULL THROTTLE FAN EXPERIENCE SET FOR NOVEMBER 14-16, 2025

AT VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS


AN ADDITIONAL KISS ACOUSTIC KICK-OFF SET, NEW ARTISTS QUIET RIOT AND PEARCY DEMARTINI PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF RATT, ACTIVATIONS AND SPECIAL GUESTS UNVEILED ON TOP OF ALL THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ARTISTS!


THIS SPECIAL KISS ARMY FAN EVENT WILL NOW FEATURE TWO LIVE ‘UNMASKED’ PERFORMANCES BY KISS (ONE ACOUSTIC AND ONE ELECTRIC)

PLUS Q&A WITH MEMBERS OF KISS TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE KISS ARMY

July 8, 2025 - Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends KISS are putting their unmistakable mark on the highly anticipated KISS Army Storms Vegas event with new brand KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas. The news comes with several exciting updates to their upcoming fan experience coming this November 14-16, 2025 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This special fan experience is being created in conjunction with co-producers Pophouse, creators of boutique music vacations Topeka, and music-led destination experience company Vibee.


In addition to honoring the legacy of the KISS KRUISE brand, KISS is proud to reveal several previously unannounced additions to the already jam-packed lineup of activities. This KISS Army vacation will welcome fans with a special acoustic KISS “Kick-Off” set ” Friday November 14th. The weekend with continue with performances from former KISS band member Bruce Kulick, Pearcy and DeMartini performing the music of RATT, Sebastian Bach, Quiet Riot, Black ‘N Blue, Kuarantine, KISS tribute bands Mr. Speed and KISS Nation, School of Rock, comedian Craig Gass and DJ Noiz.


Fans can also expect exclusive Q&A sessions with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer, as well as longtime manager Doc McGhee. Other panelists include Legendary KISS producer Bob Ezrin, Lynn Goldsmith, famed KISS photographer and KISS Army founders Bill Starkey and Jay Evans. Fans will also get a sneak peek on all that is ahead for the band in a special “The Future of KISS” panel.


The “everything KISS” paradise, which also includes support artist meet & greets, curated KISS gifts and so much more, will take place in celebration of KISS Army’s 50th Anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the first KISS fan convention. Since retiring from touring in December 2023, this will be the first time KISS has performed together and will be a one-of-a-kind moment for fans to experience KISS “unmasked” acoustic and electric shows featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer as special guests.


Tickets are on-sale - go to the link HERE to buy yours now.


Official Experience Packages for KISS KRUISE: Landlocked in Vegas - offering the KISS Army a bucket list-worthy, rock ‘n’ roll-packed weekend adventure - are available exclusively through Vibee. All Vibee packages include a suite of enviable perks including a three-night stay at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, access to the KISS Unmasked Acoustic and Electric live shows, Q&As with members of KISS, all panels, artists sets on the lineup and activities, a curated “KISS KRUISE: Landlocked in Vegas” gift and event poster signed by members of the band, photos with KISS memorabilia, and a collectible laminate and lanyard. For more information and to secure prime seating closest to the stage, book now at kisskruisevegas.com



ABOUT KISS:

During the band’s 50-year history, KISS was known for exceptional and first-of-its-kind fan events that always put the fans first. Events like the Kiss Kruise were yearly fan get-togethers that created a community and connection to the band. With the band’s final shows on “The End of The Road” world tour, KISS Army members have anxiously awaited news of continued exciting events.

Known for their trademark larger-than-life blistering performances, KISS has proven for decades why they are hands down the most iconic live show in rock n roll. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide have said this tour is devoted to the millions of KISS Army fans.

Stream KISS music here: https://Stream.lnk.to/KissPR

It's clearly not selling well, I don't think QR and Ratt are going to motivate people to drop a couple grand on this thing.

Pophouse has to be shitting their pants at this point.

It pretty interesting that Eric Singer has absolutely no involvement with this.

The TEMU Sabbath/Ozzy show.

NeonKnite wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:52 am It's clearly not selling well, I don't think QR and Ratt are going to motivate people to drop a couple grand on this thing.

Pophouse has to be shitting their pants at this point.

It pretty interesting that Eric Singer has absolutely no involvement with this.

hahahah has all the earmarks of a VV shindig. Anyone bringing soup?

They will soon be announcing Peter Criss as a special guest. He’ll be there signing his new album. That will not be enough to move more tickets. This is only my guess.
Pophouse thought the brand they bought was hotter… They should have done some more reasearch BEFORE buying it.

It's massively funny they're calling this KISS Kruise Land Locked as if the ship ran aground.

Gas Eric Singer been mentioned anywhere?

kwf wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 10:42 am Gas Eric Singer been mentioned anywhere?

No, he's not mentioned anywhere and everyone is listed by name on the event poster.

He clearly has had enough of this stupid shit, kudos to him.

This thing must be sinking like the Titanic given you don't make these kind of major changes to an already announced and onsale event months later unless you're taking a bath.

I said this in a different thread. This sounds worse than any fan-funded convention at your freeway off-ramp hotel circa 1990. At least those cost maybe $25, had a ton of good fan merch and bootlegs, same tribute bands, and usually some appearances from a few guys in or affiliated with KISS over the years.

Is the Virgin the old Hard Rock? So not on the strip.

Gene and Paula looked like they already had enough of each other just filming that 60 second video.

It's going to be the KISS version of the Fyre Festival.

You have to give it to KISS. They do keep us talking about them.

Paul is clearly reading off cue cards in that video clip.

He can’t be bothered to learn the few lines.

Has nothing to do with today's rebranding, but I wonder why they didn't do this at the Rio, where Kiss Mini-Golf is located. I know it's not on the Strip, but neither is the Virgin/Hard Rock.