Kiss kouldn't kompletely kall it kwits...Vegas...November

[pieceofme]

Bruce's performance will be the best part of this show.

An advertisement popped on Facebook and it had "I've had enough (Into the Fire)" playing. Great song. Would be cool if KISS played this song. But my money would be on the Bruce band playing it if it does happen.

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

Bruce Kulick Show … excellent!

So Paul and Gene won’t be performing with Thayer and Singer?

The special guests will be their sons … I’m calling it on this day, March 27, in the year of our Lord 2025.

[pieceofme]

Bruce Kulick Show … excellent!

So Paul and Gene won’t be performing with Thayer and Singer?

The special guests will be their sons … I’m calling it on this day, March 27, in the year of our Lord 2025.

Can any of the children play drums?

Yeah, the children being involved is a solid bet.

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

Paul’s kid can probably play anything.

They’re trying to sell tickets with this “special guests” BS and it’ll probably be Thayer and Singer.

What is Ace’s touring schedule in November?

If they wouldn’t invite them to the last show why invite them now? No makeup argument? Time is running out? Tickets? All of the above?

[HueyRamone]

They’re trying to sell tickets with this “special guests” BS and it’ll probably be Thayer and Singer.

"We got a little surprise for you tonight!! We're gonna turn the mic over to..... CHRIS JERICHO OF KUARINTINE!!! BANG BANG YOU!!"

[pieceofme]

They’re trying to sell tickets with this “special guests” BS and it’ll probably be Thayer and Singer.

"We got a little surprise for you tonight!! We're gonna turn the mic over to..... CHRIS JERICHO OF KUARINTINE!!! BANG BANG YOU!!"

I would prefer that more than hearing firehouse by Paul and Gene.

[risingfarce]

The kruises were filled with people from all around the world.

Right, and all of those people still had to travel to the US to attend the cruise.

I don't see the difference, it seems like you're just grasping for some way to make a KISS gathering about Trump.

People from all around the world are more likely to spend their money on a cruise, than going to Las Vegas. Currently, there are people who don't want to travel to the U.S. due to that piece of shit in office. I support their boycotts if that's the case.

[risingfarce]

KISS unmasked electric show – featuring Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and special guests

Proof that Tommy and Eric never mattered.

If they didn't matter, they wouldn't have been in the band the longest out of all of the drummers and lead guitarists.

[Tommy2Tone84]

KISS unmasked electric show – featuring Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and special guests

Proof that Tommy and Eric never mattered.

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

I would like hope this shit gets cancelled due to lack of demand. But the fans are too f*cking stupid. They are rubes easily parted with their dollars.

[risingfarce]

KISS unmasked electric show – featuring Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and special guests

Proof that Tommy and Eric never mattered.

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

I would like hope this shit gets cancelled due to lack of demand. But the fans are too f*cking stupid. They are rubes easily parted with their dollars.

You freely gave money to Paul and Gene.

I see you sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth, in complete rage. So much self-hatred.

Paul and Gene thank you for contributing to their mansions.

[Tommy2Tone84]

Proof that Tommy and Eric never mattered.

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

I would like hope this shit gets cancelled due to lack of demand. But the fans are too f*cking stupid. They are rubes easily parted with their dollars.

You freely gave money to Paul and Gene.

I see you sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth, in complete rage. So much self-hatred.

Paul and Gene thank you for contributing to their mansions.

Compared to most Kisstards, such as yourself, I’ve barely spent a dime

[NeonKnite]

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

They'd like to believe that, but people keep reminding them how important Ace and Peter were because they get questioned continually so they have to come up with sound bytes like "we couldn't have started this without them, but we wouldn't be here with them." Yes, you wouldn't be here with them because they aren't going to accept pennies on the dollar like the two yes men Tommy and Eric.

Anyhow, I called this years ago. As soon as the tribute band line-up ended, Tommy and Eric no longer served a purpose and you'd barely hear anything about them again. And it's already starting.

[AlexVonHaig]

When you are gifted a following of mouth breathing retards, why not take advantage of it. I'm sure the hebrews have had many a meeting like this

Chaim: I can't sleep at nite putting this steaming pile of shite out there

Eisen: There morons eat it up, so why not

Chaim: OK but lets learn a 4th chord to make the show top notch

Eisen: Deal

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

Thayer and Singer will have to live on in the avatars.

[Hair I Go Again]

I only just noticed that the show they'll be doing isn't actually acoustic, but electric. Wow.

This whole thing -- from the cancellation of Gene's solo dates, to the leaked email, to the decision to actually move forward with this despite the reception -- is beyond bizarre, especially on the heels of the Asylum merch drop where they erased Carr and Kulick.

They'll obviously need at least two other people on stage. Maybe they stopped paying Thayer and Singer at the end of 2023 and plan to use work-for-hire / day-rate guys (think Tichy or the guys in Ace's band that used to be in Gene's band)? Or maybe it becomes a guest star kind of thing a la Metal Allegiance and cruise ship jams where different "celebrity" players come out for different songs?

The rub is that they're calling it a "one-of-a-kind Kiss unmasked electric show" and "the first time that Kiss has performed together" since "retiring," but if it's only Gene, Paul and whoever, is it really a Kiss show? (I know, I know... it's been Gene, Paul and whoever for 40+ years of the band's 50-year run, but still)

[Hatchets Molly]

I know it is SOP to rag on all things KISS anymore, but I feel this will be completely underwhelming to all except the KISStards spending thousands on these packages.

Hey my wife-cousin, I'm going to spend our entire savings on this ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME extravaganza.

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

John 5 is a really good bet to be a “special guest”.

I ASSume they’ll bring up different guitarist and drummers for a song or two, 99% songs will be from 1974-1976 … Coming Home, Goin’ Blind, She, Hotter Than Hell, Got To Choose, Plaster Caster, Parasite, Christine Sixteen, Love Her All I Can, RnRAN … it’ll be the same songs they did in soundchecks without tracks.

I think I’ve nailed the setlist fellas … high five!

[Zinny]

I wonder what people paying for this are telling their neighbours, friends and co-workers?
”You paid what!? To see who!? And you’re 58!”.

[HueyRamone]

I wonder what people paying for this are telling their neighbours, friends and co-workers?
”You paid what!? To see who!? And you’re 58!”.

They're trotting out the "I WAS THERE" badge again.

It made sense when they did the conventions, I guess, and the reunion tour.

This is pathetic, though. What 57 year old is bragging "I WAS THERE" to an overpriced old fogey convention without even the full band?

[Love_Industry]

When you are gifted a following of mouth breathing retards, why not take advantage of it. I'm sure the hebrews have had many a meeting like this

Chaim: I can't sleep at nite putting this steaming pile of shite out there

Eisen: There morons eat it up, so why not

Chaim: OK but lets learn a 4th chord to make the show top notch

Eisen: Deal

I'd switch around the roles. Eisenhandler (full name) likes to think he is an artiste, Chaimie could as well sell hamburgers.

[Tommy2Tone84]

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

They'd like to believe that, but people keep reminding them how important Ace and Peter were because they get questioned continually so they have to come up with sound bytes like "we couldn't have started this without them, but we wouldn't be here with them." Yes, you wouldn't be here with them because they aren't going to accept pennies on the dollar like the two yes men Tommy and Eric.

Anyhow, I called this years ago. As soon as the tribute band line-up ended, Tommy and Eric no longer served a purpose and you'd barely hear anything about them again. And it's already starting.

Depending on the decade or time period, Gene has talked out of both sides of his mouth on this. Paul, I believe, thinks the sun revolves around him. As much as fans give them shit though, it’s not like Ace or Peter for that matter, had too much of an aversion to playing with Eric Singer in 2001 or Tommy in 2004. I know Peter complained about it in the press after the fact but he still did it. Ace doesn’t place as big of an importance on Peter as Peter did Ace. Ace is as bad as Paul, imo. Both think they are solo stars. Delusional

[Tommy2Tone84]

I wonder what people paying for this are telling their neighbours, friends and co-workers?
”You paid what!? To see who!? And you’re 58!”.

They're trotting out the "I WAS THERE" badge again.

It made sense when they did the conventions, I guess, and the reunion tour.

This is pathetic, though. What 57 year old is bragging "I WAS THERE" to an overpriced old fogey convention without even the full band?

Brandvold and those other two dorks.

[HueyRamone]

Gene spitting absolute garbage.... Doesnt even know what this high-dollar unmasked show is going to be, and the Avatars will blow everything else that actually exist away.


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Gene Simmons offered more details about Kiss' upcoming performance at November's Kiss Army Storms Vegas event, which will mark their first show since their farewell tour concluded in December 2023.

The three-day convention will take place from Nov. 14 through 16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and include an unmasked, electric performance by Simmons, Paul Stanley and unspecified special guests. The announcement drew sneers from fans who have grown wary of Kiss' multiple farewell tours, but Simmons insisted the performance will not invalidate their final voyage.

“We will not do the makeup. We will hold true to the promise,” Simmons told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “There’s no stage show. There’s no crew. We won’t have 60 people levitating drum sets and all that stuff. This is more personal gathering of the tribes, where we meet them, greet them, maybe have a Q&A.”

Simmons also hinted at several other attractions that will take place throughout the weekend. “There might be some Kiss tribute bands, almost like a convention, if you will,” he added. “So it’s much more personal. And of course, we can’t get by without playing, so we’ll get up and do some tunes. What they are, how long, I don’t know.”

READ MORE: 5 Weird Things About Kiss' Final Concert
Gene Simmons: Kiss Avatar Show Will 'Blow Away' the Sphere

Simmons also elaborated on Kiss' planned avatar show, which was previously reported to be debuting in Las Vegas in 2027. The singing bassist would neither confirm nor deny that timeline ("Nobody wants to find out in July what they’re getting for Christmas"), but he said the show will be worth the wait — and eclipse Las Vegas' other premier concert attraction, the Sphere.

“Without taking anything away from [the Sphere], because it’s terrific — it looks like they’ll go broke, but I hope not, because it’s all about giving people excitement," Simmons said. "But our Kiss avatars, with the name being a placeholder, is gonna blow that away.”

“Imagine if some magic happens, and you’re thrown into another realm, another dimension, another reality, and everything that you’re aware of disappears,” he added. “Oh, it’s great. It’s crazy.”

[NeonKnite]

This Gene act grew stale over 25 years ago.

Thibk about it, they've literally been mailing it in for 30 of their 50 years now.

[Nightcrawler]

Thibk about it, they've literally been mailing it in for 30 of their 50 years now.

I'd say more like 40 out of 50.

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

I’m going to say since July 5, 1997, the end of the Reunion tour.

[risingfarce]

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

I would like hope this shit gets cancelled due to lack of demand. But the fans are too f*cking stupid. They are rubes easily parted with their dollars.

You freely gave money to Paul and Gene.

I see you sitting in a corner, rocking back and forth, in complete rage. So much self-hatred.

Paul and Gene thank you for contributing to their mansions.

Compared to most Kisstards, such as yourself, I’ve barely spent a dime

But you did spend ...

... and Paul and Gene thank you.

[risingfarce]

But in Gene and Paul’s delusional minds, I don’t think any of the others ever mattered either.

They'd like to believe that, but people keep reminding them how important Ace and Peter were because they get questioned continually so they have to come up with sound bytes like "we couldn't have started this without them, but we wouldn't be here with them." Yes, you wouldn't be here with them because they aren't going to accept pennies on the dollar like the two yes men Tommy and Eric.

Anyhow, I called this years ago. As soon as the tribute band line-up ended, Tommy and Eric no longer served a purpose and you'd barely hear anything about them again. And it's already starting.

Tommy was paid more money than Peter during the "Symphony", Japanese, and KISS and Aeroshit tours.

Tommy and Eric are no longer employees of Paul and Gene. KISS is no longer a touring band. KISS is no longer a recording band.

If Paul and Gene want them, Paul and Gene will offer them new contracts. Or perhaps, it's Pophouse Entertainment who would offer Tommy and Eric new contracts. The same might be the case for hiring Paul and Gene, since Pophouse owns KISS now.

[risingfarce]

I only just noticed that the show they'll be doing isn't actually acoustic, but electric. Wow.

This whole thing -- from the cancellation of Gene's solo dates, to the leaked email, to the decision to actually move forward with this despite the reception -- is beyond bizarre, especially on the heels of the Asylum merch drop where they erased Carr and Kulick.

They'll obviously need at least two other people on stage. Maybe they stopped paying Thayer and Singer at the end of 2023 and plan to use work-for-hire / day-rate guys (think Tichy or the guys in Ace's band that used to be in Gene's band)? Or maybe it becomes a guest star kind of thing a la Metal Allegiance and cruise ship jams where different "celebrity" players come out for different songs?

The rub is that they're calling it a "one-of-a-kind Kiss unmasked electric show" and "the first time that Kiss has performed together" since "retiring," but if it's only Gene, Paul and whoever, is it really a Kiss show? (I know, I know... it's been Gene, Paul and whoever for 40+ years of the band's 50-year run, but still)

Not all of Gene's show have been cancelled (as of 3/30/25).

"Leaked email" or just pretending to be "leaked email". More likely just a buzz to see what the reaction would be like before the official announcement.

I have no interest in seeing Gene or going to Las Vegas, so it doesn't matter to me in any way.

Don't know if that Carr/Kulick issue has anything to do with Paul/Gene or if that's strictly the doing of Pophouse Entertainment.

The Las Vegas announcement is half-assed. Every band/musician playing should have been announced before tickets went on sale. The KISS electric show's lineup should have been announced.

As of right now, the only thing known is that Paul, Gene, and Bruce will be there.

And yes, Eric and Tommy are no longer employed by Paul and Gene. If Eric and Tommy perform at the Las Vegas show, then either Paul/Gene or Pophouse Entertainment will offer them a new contract. 

[Zinny]

Pophouse will throw money at Peter Criss to secure him being there.
They need to do something to shake up the interest in the brand they’ve bought.
A handfull of older men will think it’s cool when he sings ”Beth” & ”Hard Luck Woman”.
Ace is not as important as you can catch him on tour all the time and he’ll ask for too much money anyways and end up with nothing, as usual.