Gene Simmons is swiftly entering his post-Kiss era. Brazilian rock festival Summer Breeze announced the lineup Wednesday for its three-day festival in April with the Gene Simmons Band headlining the three-day event, the self-proclaimed God of Thunder’s first performance since Kiss’ final concert. “Gene Simmons’ new solo band will be …
Read More »Kiss Wrap Up 50-Year Live Career With Explosive New York City Tour Finale
In a perfect world, Kiss would have wrapped up the final show of their End of the World tour by inviting former members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss onto the stage for tearful hugs, an end to the bitterness that has consumed the group for decades, and one last rendition …
Read More »Kiss Pause Brazil Concert After Dehydrated Gene Simmons Is Forced to Play Sitting Down
Gene Simmons had to take a break and play sitting down due to dehydration during Wednesday night’s Kiss performance in Manaus, Brazil. The band’s Paul Stanley told the crowd that Simmons was sick. A review by ACritica claimed that Simmons’ illness forced the band to stop for around five minutes, …
Read More »'Spinning Gold' Trailer Chronicles the Rise of Casablanca Records
Jeremy Jordan stars as Neil Bogart, the founder of Casablanca Records, in a new trailer for Spinning Gold. The film, in theaters March 31, 2023, follows Bogart’s success with artists like Donna Summer, Kiss, Parliament, Gladys Knight, the Isley Brothers, the Village People and Bill Withers. The trailer is narrated …
Read More »Rock & Rosé: Jon Bon Jovi, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons Team Up for New Summer Drink
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Three legendary rockers are showcasing their sweeter side this summer with a new collaboration that turns up the heat on a refreshing, cool treat. Jon Bon Jovi is …
Read More »Ace Frehley Blasts Gene Simmons: 'The Gloves Are Off'
Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley posted a scathing Facebook message to Gene Simmons on Tuesday, alleging that Simmons’ statements about Frehley’s alcohol abuse over the years cost him millions and that Simmons had groped his wife. After the allegations, he included a threat: “Without a complete and heartfelt apology, an …
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