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The following 12" x 6" article appeared in the South Shields Gazette on December 16th, click on the image for a larger version. Watch out for a huge media circus coming our way over the next few months!

Thanks to Matin Wombwell for the picture.

Best of ALIVE 35: North American Tour 2009 Double-CD

A MUST-HAVE FOR EVERY SERIOUS KISS FAN OUT THERE

Concert Online exclusively recorded the concerts of the KISS ALIVE 35: North American Tour 2009.

Now that the tour is over we've remixed and mastered only the very best live performances of all KISS ALIVE 35 klassic hits.

The result:
The 2-CD Best Of KISS ALIVE 35 set - filled to the brim with 27 smashing live audio tracks recorded in 21 locations!

Ranging from genuine KISS Alive! klassics such as "Deuce", "Strutter", and "Rock n Roll All Nite" covering the all-time rock hymns "Detroit Rock City" or "Shout It Out Loud" up to their latest single "Modern Day Delilah" and anthems such as "Lick It Up" this KISS ALIVE 35 2-CD Set has it all.

GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!

 

 

ACE FREHLEY TO RELEASE 'BEHIND THE PLAYER' DVD WORLDWIDE JANUARY 19TH

LOS ANGELES Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release "Behind the Player" a retrospective DVD chronicling his work as one of the world's most influential guitar players.  The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th, through IMV, Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED.
 
The DVD features the iconic Spaceman talking about his life as a guitar player, including rare photos and video footage. Ace also gives in depth lessons for his KISS classics "Shock Me" and "Cold Gin." The DVD includes an all-star jam session of Ace playing with George Lynch, John 5, Matt Sorum, Chris Wyse and Tommy Clufetos. Frehley says, "I haven"t done anything like this before, but liked what they were doing with the Behind The Player series. Jamming the tracks with the guys was a lot of fun."
 
Ace Frehley Behind The Player will be available January 19th at music retailers and for digital download everywhere.  In September, Frehley released his first solo album in nearly 20 years, Anomaly, which debuted top 30 on Billboard 200. Ace is currently on tour in Europe, and will be heading off to Australia in early 2010.

http://www.acefrehley.com
 

 

Due to excellent ticket sales KISS have announced 4 new UK shows - Sheffield, Newcastle, Liverpool and Wembley. This is fantasic news as it essentially keeps them in the UK for 2 weeks, great for PR! Note also that the Brummie date has been moved from the 11th to the 5th May.

Here's the full European dates:- 

2010
Sat 1st May    Sheffield Arena (UK)
Sun 2nd May    Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (UK)
Tues 4th May    Liverpool Arena (UK)
Wed 5th May    Birmingham LG Arena (original date 11th)
Fri 7th May    Dublin, O2 Arena (Eire)
Sun 9th May    Glasgow, SECC (UK) SOLD OUT
Mon 10th May   Manchester MEN Arena (UK)
Wed 12th May   London, Wembley Arena (UK)
Thu 13th May    London, Wembley Arena (UK) SOLD OUT
Sun 16th May    Zurich, Hallenstadion (Switzerland)
Mon 17th May   Geneva, Arena (Switzerland)
Tues 18th May   Milan, Mediolanum Forum (Italy)
Thurs 20th May   Vienna, Stadhalle (Austria)
Fri 21st May    Ostrava, Cez Arena (Czech Republic)
Sun 23rd May    Prague, O2 Arena (Czech Republic)
Wed 26th May   Berlin, O2 World (Germany)
Thurs 27th May   Leipzig, Arena (Germany)
Sat 29th May    Bratislava, Stadium (Slovakia)
Mon 31st May    Hamburg, Colorline Arena (GermanyTues 1st June    Oberhausen, Koenig Pilsner Arena (Germany)
Tues 8th June    Trondheim, Lerkendal Open Site (Norway)
Thurs 10th June   Tampere, Sauna Rock (Finland)
Sat 12th June    Stockholm, Stadium (Sweden)
Sun 13th June    Malmo, Stadium (Sweden)
Mon 14th June   Oslo, Valhall (Norway)
Wed 16th June   Aalborg, Gigantium (Denmark)
Fri 18th June    Arnhem, Gelredome (Holland)
Sun 20th June    Clisson, Hellfest (France)
Tues 22nd June   Madrid, Palacio De Los Deportes (Spain)
Fri 25th June    Vitoria, Azkena Rock Festival (Spain)
Sun 27th June    Graspop Festival (Belgium)

Pre Order – Limited Edition Fine Art Prints of KISS Album Covers ‘Rock And Roll Over’ (RARO) and ‘Sonic Boom,’ Signed by the band and artist Michael Doret

Michael Doret and KISS are now accepting Pre-Orders for the much anticipated Limited Edition Fine Art Prints of cover art for “Rock and Roll Over” and “Sonic Boom.” These fine art editions of giclées are limited to only 250 prints per edition. They are the most faithful incarnations you will ever see of this art—and you will never again see the color reproduced with more clarity and intensity. 

The printed images are oversized at 20? square and printed on 25? square archival “Museo Textured Rag” Digital Watercolor paper. Each Limited Edition print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by artist Michael Doret. The prints are available for purchase exclusively through KissOnline.com.

Paula Gould
PEG PR For Michael Doret

Tomorrow - Wednesday 9th December- head to www.muzu.tv and check out the brand new video from KISS! The first video from their explosive new album ‘Sonic Boom’, the band present Modern Day Delilah!

Also at Muzu is your chance to win a copy of Sonic Boom, a Kiss shirt and also a signed Modern Day Delilah single!

I always love going to Europe, and this trip once again proved to me why I enjoy it so much. The fans are so awesome and the people and food very comforting. Of course things can be expensive, but in the end the trip always makes me smile about how different cultures around the world all share a common love of music and guitar playing.

I started off in Amsterdam, and I have such fond memories of trips there with KISS. My hotel was quaint and the stairway so narrow I truly felt like I was back in time. And, of course, the canals and street shopping there are quite impressive. It's always fun to walk around and sightsee, as Amsterdam is funky and fun no matter how rainy or windy or cold it gets. The club was even walking distance from my hotel, so the night before I was able to check out the place I would be playing.

Click here to read the full story at Kulick.net

There will be an interview with Paul Stanley on Rock Radio (106.1FM in Manchester, 96.3FM/DAB in Glasgow, DAB in the North East, or online @ www.rockradio.co.uk) on Paul Anthony's show at 8:30PM on Monday. Thanks to Dan for the info.

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