Episode 631. We talk about two KISS products… a Hot In The Shade pin and some brand new KISS 70s costume action figures. What do you think of each item? That Hot In The Shade pin is a trainwreck, the product copy is so wrong and the pin looks like crap. But… the action figures, wow! Mark isn’t a big fan, but Michael can’t wait to buy them. One product appears someone who knows a loves KISS was involved, the other product… do they have a clue?

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When your father was the frontman of the iconic ’70s glam rock band Kiss, as a music love, you can’t miss an opportunity to jam. That’s exactly what Evan Stanley, 31 did recently with his rockstar dad Paul Stanley, 73. The song they chose was from Stanley’s solo career entitled “Wouldn’t You Like to Know Me” that he hard-launched in 1978.

The solo album reportedly ended up being the vessel the singer used to work through the turmoil of being caught in a love triangle involving a woman from his manager Bill Aucoin‘s publicity department, according to UltimateClassicRock.com.

“I basked in the drama of that classic love triangle,” Stanley explained in his 2014 book Face the Music. “But I was desperate to pull her away from him. ‘Tonight You Belong to Me’ and ‘Wouldn’t You Like to Know Me’ are about her. ‘Tonight’ remained one of my favorite songs because of that tear-your-heart-out passion and pain that I knew so well.”

The two seemed to be able to capture that together with their acoustic set, and fans were all about the memorable mashup.

“This is awesome! I’ve been a KISS fan since the late 70’s. Y’all sound great together! And the song choice is on point. One of the best tunes, if not THE best, off the ‘78 solo album,” wrote one dazzled fan.

“Love the song from Paul’s 1st solo album, love to see more of Paul and Evan singing together,” added another.

“Paul’s voice still fantastic!! This is awesome,” cheered another.

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KISS’ music video for “Rise To It” is now available in high-definition. The track opens up 1989 album Hot In The Shade. The video shows Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons in makeup for the first time during their unmasked era.

KISS are putting their unmistakable mark on the highly anticipated KISS Army Storms Vegas event, recently announcing the new brand, KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas. The news arrived 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.

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Thirty-plus years of pyrotechnics and psycho-circus showmanship have created a wild and devoted population of KISS fans. In Warmans style, this handy and spectacularly illustrated book gives members of the KISS Army a resource as devoted as they are. Collectors will find a list of every U.S. KISS recording, including background and pricing, plus more than 400 color photos! Production details and values for thousands of licensed KISS collectibles including action figures, Beanies, costumes, die-cast cars, posters and much more is also featured! As one of the leading collectibles on the market, behind the Beatles and Elvis, this must-have reference captures the raging hysteria of KISS like nothing else. 400 color photos show details of favorite collectibles, Contains band and recording history to give collectors a glimpse behind the make up and Affordable and portable size makes it a perfect gift.

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There are only a handful of rock singers who are universally regarded as some of the greatest of all time: Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Chris Cornell, Jeff Buckley, etc. Without question, Robert Plant belongs on that short list, as well, especially during Led Zeppelin‘s early years.

And one gentleman who agrees with this assessment of Plant is Paul Stanley. During an interview with The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan, Kiss‘ Starchild stated his case and mentioned a few other of his favorite rock vocalists, to boot.

“You only had to see Robert Plant in 1969 to bear witness to something,” Stanley said (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar). “You’re gobsmacked, but you’re also just trying to figure out how in the world is he doing that. And exuding this sexuality. But his voice was insane.”

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Peter Criss, the original drummer and co-founder of the American rock band “Kiss” who is dubbed by many as “The Catman,” is set to release his first solo album in nearly two decades—ahead of turning 80 later this year.

The male breast cancer survivor and occasional lead vocalist revealed the news in a video clip shared via KissFAQ, and alongside author and webmaster Julian Gill from Kissfaq.com.

Very cool new backpack! Padded shoulder straps, mesh backing and pockets inside. When flat measures 18 x 14 inches. Great quality!

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KISS rocker Paul Stanley is opening up about the ways in which his mom and dad’s parenting styles set the groundwork for the rest of his life.

The musician, 73, was a guest on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast on Wednesday, June 11, and said that while he’s “very content and happy” with his “wonderful family” now, it took some time for him to get to that place after a difficult childhood.

“I’ve got a fantastic wife who has been with me when things were rough in the beginning, and that’s really when you get to know who you’re with, is when things are rough. That’s how you find out who somebody is,” he said. “My children are just a blessing. I think just speaking for yourself, you heal by raising children because you get to do right what you think was done wrong to you.”

Stanley married Erin Sutton in 2005, and the pair are parents to son Colin, 18, and daughters Sarah, 16, and Emily, 13. Stanley is also dad to son Evan, 31, from his first marriage to Pamela Bowen.

The star said that while he believes his parents, the late William and Eva Eisen, “did the best they could,” they were not quite ready for all that being a parent entailed.

“They came into the picture completely ill-equipped to be married and to be parents. That being said, they struggled, and that was my struggle — not having real guidance or a system that supported me or made me feel safe,” he said. “I think they were in some ways consumed with their own unhappiness.”

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Ladies, nothing says your KISS fan quite like this babydoll. Show your feminine side with this glitzy KISS babydoll and get the looks you want. Black 100% cotton.

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Very cool poster for the Scooby Doo KISS movie. Measures 24 x 36 inches. These seem close to mint. Very thick paper.

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STURGIS — It’s hard to accept that “The Demon” in KISS is not immortal.

The towering, vampire-like performer prowled the stage for nearly a half-century, managing to beguile crowds with his 7-inch tongue, his raspy scream and blood boiling out of his mouth as if he was dying right in front of fans.

He looked like a nightmare and performed like a dream, but “open your eyes, baby,” Gene Simmons says, having shaken off a decades-long hangover and a kink in his neck from the 30-pound dragon armor he donned.

While the monster sleeps, Simmons arises nice and easy now. He’s witty, affectionate with a side of raunch, thoughtful and funny and looked like he just wanted to hang out when he performed the night of Aug. 3 for thousands of bikers at the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

“This is much easier now,” he says of his one-man show as The Gene Simmons band. “It makes me feel good.”

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