BIZARRE: 18 | Mind Blowing Facts

24 things to get excited about in 2024

As with all years, 2023 had plenty of great, memorable rock moments. With a new year now upon us, here’s what we’re vibed up for that’s coming along in the next 12 months

Louder · Jan 2, 2024

Robert Fripp and Toyah have covered Lick It Up by Kiss and we may never sleep again

In which King Crimson leader Robert Fripp appears in Kiss make-up while sporting a grotesque, oversized tongue. Happy New Year everyone!

Louder · Dec 31, 2023

B-movie monsters, IQ tests and The Village People: 50 obscure Kiss facts only hardcore Kiss fans know

Kiss played their very first gig on January 30, 1973, in front of 10 people. Half a century on, here are 50 obscure facts about the Hottest Band In The World

Metal Hammer · Dec 29, 2023

First Kiss avatar shows set to take place in 2027

Kiss fans will have to wait 4 years to see the band in avatar form

Metal Hammer · Dec 23, 2023

Chris Shiflett interviewed Alex Lifeson on his podcast: the experience changed the way he thinks about his own playing

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett on his solo projects, his hair-metal history, and why surfing might hold the key to happiness

Louder · Dec 20, 2023

“I got a call: 'Peter Frampton needs a bass player. Can you do it?' This was Tuesday. By Friday, I was playing my first show”: Bass legend John Regan reflects on his career with Frampton and Frehley in his final interview

The Frehley's Comet bassist died in April 2023. Just three days before his untimely passing, he spoke to Bass Player about his remarkable career, including the highs and lows of working with Ace Frehley and his lifelong musical friendship with Frampton

Guitar World · Dec 19, 2023

“It looked like it was geared towards children. And it’s not rock and roll”: Ace Frehley isn't convinced by Kiss' plans for digital immortality through avatar tech

He's happy his former bandmates have closed the curtain on their final physical farewell tour, but Frehley admits he doesn't “get” the next phase of Kiss

Guitar World · Dec 14, 2023

Ace Frehley thinks that the Kiss avatars are "not rock and roll" and "geared towards children"

Kiss are embracing boundless digital horizons with their new avatars, but Ace Frehley isn't convinced

Louder · Dec 13, 2023

"Our intention was to go out on stage and destroy all living things": How Gene Simmons intimidated Geezer Butler when Kiss supported Black Sabbath

Kiss supported Black Sabbath for three dates on the Sabotage tour, and Gene Simmons remembers it well

Metal Hammer · Dec 7, 2023

“This is unforgettable. This guitar will stay in my private collection”: Paul Stanley played this Gibson Flying V at the final Kiss concerts – now he’s gifted it to a high-profile vintage guitar dealer

Don't expect it to crop up on the private collector's circuit soon, though – its new owner has decided to add it to his personal collection, and we don't blame him one bit

Guitar World · Dec 6, 2023