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NEWS UPDATE - December 2014
December 22 :
Bruce Kulick / KKB
returns in 2015
From :
Bruce Kulick / kulick.net
Bruce Kulick, Mike Katz, and Guy Bois are
proud to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of KKB, featuring an all-new
mix of
the original album, plus a brand new track recorded in 2014.
My first band, when I was 20 years old, was called KKB. The initials
are the last names of the talented musicians in the band who had a
dream to record for the love of music.
Little did we realize life would never afford us the opportunity to
do more with what we created. I first shared
KKB with the world in 2008, when we created 1,000 limited
edition, numbered CDs.
Since then, Mike Katz, our singer and principal writer, found the
original multitrack tapes we recorded in 1974. We discussed writing
a new song and updating the mixes, with a vision of squeezing every
bit of fidelity and spirit out of the performances.
In early 2015, KKB will be released with a brand new song that will
blow your mind, along with remixed versions of the original 6 songs
and some more recently unearthed material as well. It was a long
time ago, but the tracks still sound remarkably current.
Enjoy the teaser video, and check out the
KKB facebook page!
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December 18 :
Momoiro Clover Z x KISS
Collaboration Detailed
From :
crunchyroll.com
The team up between American rock band KISS and Japanese idol group
Momoiro Clover Z, untitled when announced last month, now has a
name. Momoclo's 13th single, "Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina,” is set to
be released internationally January 28th via iTunes in 120
countries. The Japanese physical release is coming in Momoclo
edition with CD and Blu-Ray and KISS Edition with CD.
The title song is composed by Paul Stanley and Greg Collins with
Yuho Iwasato on lyrics. It's performed by Momoclo with KISS play the
instruments and backing vocal.
The B side is still to be announced.
The KISS version will also include the extra song SAMURAI SON, which
is also slated to be included on the January 28th release of the
Japanese version of “Best of KISS 40".
"Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina" credits :
Lyrics ：Iwasato Yuho, Paul Stanley
Music ： Paul Stanley, Greg Collins
Arrangement ： KISS, Greg Collins
Player and Chorus ：KISS
"Samurai Son" credits :
Lyrics ： Paul Stanley
Music ： Paul Stanley, Greg Collins
Arrangement ： KISS, Greg Collins
Player ： KISS
Chorus ： Momoiro Clover Z
Momoclo Edition
01. Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina
02. undecided
03. Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina （off vocal ver.）
04. undecided（off vocal ver.）
Blu-ray
・Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina MUSIC VIDEO
KISS Edition
01. Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina
02. undecided
03. Samurai Son
04. Yume no Ukiyo ni Saitemina （off vocal ver.）
05. undecided （off vocal ver.）
06. Samurai Son （off vocal ver.）
“Best of KISS 40″ tracklist Japanese version
01. Samurai Son (US mix) KISS vs Momoiro Clover Z
02. Rock and Roll All Nite
03. Shout It Out Loud
04. Beth
05. Hard Luck Woman
06. Detroit Rock City
07. Calling Dr.Love
08. Christine Sixteen
09. Love Gun
10. I Was Made For Lovin’ You
11. Shandi
12. I’m a Legend Tonight
13. Lick It Up
14. Heaven’s On Fire
15. Tears Are Falling
16. Crazy Nights
17. God Gave Rock ‘N’ Roll to You II
18. Psycho Circus
19. Modern Day Delilah
20. Hell Or Hallelujah
Limited Edition DVD
01. Psycho Circus
02. Shout It Out Loud
03. Hell Or Hallelujah |
December 10 :
Bruce Kulick on "Guitar Wizards Vol. III & IV" album
From :
Versailles Records
/
Bravewords.com
 Versailles
Records has revealed the artwork for their upcoming Guitar Wizards
Vol. III and IV compilation. The cover features artists Bruce Kulick
(KISS), Tony Franklin (Whitesnake, The Firm), Jeff Healey, Tracy G (Dio),
Chris Poland (Megadeth), Blues Saraceno (Poison), Xander Demos
(Sabbath Judas Sabbath, XDB) and other included guitar players.
The album is scheduled for digital release before Christmas.
Physical copies will have a February 2015 street date.
Guitar Wizards Vol. I and II was released earlier this year.
"We're very honored to have Xander Demos featured on the cover,
alongside some of the most incredible guitar players in rock and
metal," said Demos' manager, Michael Stover of MTS Management Group.
"This compilation has been a long time in the making, and we're very
excited for it to finally be coming out. It's sure to be a huge
success!"
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December 10 :
Rock & Roll All Nite - A Tribute To Kiss - 1974 - 2014
From :
Versailles Records
 On January
13, 2015 Versailles Records is set to release a double CD entitled
"Rock & Roll All Nite - A Tribute To Kiss - 1974 - 2014", featuring
current/former members of Guns N Roses, Vinnie Vincent Invasion,
Foreigner, Alice Cooper Band, Ratt, Dio, Slash's Snakepit, Heart,
Keel, L.A. Guns, Dangerous Toys, Britney Fox, Lillian Axe, White
Lion, Slaughter, Moccasin Creek, Richard Kendrick, and many others
pay tribute to KISS's Greatest Hits!
Pre-order Now at
Amazon.com.
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December 9 :
Vinnie Vincent says Yes to Swedish band IMPERA
From :
Impera
Swedish rock band IMPERA featuring four well known members from
Sweden managed to track down the legendary ex KISS guitar player
Vinnie Vincent to play a guest solo on their new album "Empire Of
Sin" that is coming out January 23rd on Escape Music.
IMPERA are known for their love and ties to KISS, they recorded a
cover of Paul Stanley's solo album song "Goodbye"
with Bob Kulick as special guest for their 2013 album "Pieces Of
Eden, band leader JK Impera used to run the Kiss Army in Sweden and
has played with Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent before, guitarist
Tommy Denander plays on Paul Stanley's last solo album "Live
To Win" and has recorded and performed with Eric Singer, Bruce
and Bob Kulick before, bassist Mats Vassfjord has also played with
Vinnie Vincent before.
“The whole rock world is wondering where Vinnie is today so I was
very happy when I got hold of him, and I was even more thrilled when
he said yes to play a guest solo on our new Impera album but
unfortunately in the end it all fell apart because it was not enough
time so close to the release to make it happen which is ok, I´m
happy he said yes and we wish him all the best, maybe on the next
one says JK Impera”. |
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December 9 :
MARCEESE 's 2nd folk KISS Tribute album release date
From :
Kiss Related Recordings
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Marceese
In April 2013 Berlin based folksinger and
guitarplayer Marceese released his first full KISS Tribute album "Baby
Driver". He announced to record the complete KISS backing
catalog from the 70's area. On January 23, 2015 Timezone Records is
set to release his second coup called "Have
Love, Will Travel". He made it his business.
Like on his first KISS cover album Marceese nearly forgoes the big
hits and leave some die-hard-fans with clueless faces. And
surprisingly the new interpretations sound way older than the
originals by Gene, Ace, Peter and Paul ! Which is result of Marceese
slipping over his own Americana-folk-style to 70's Hard Rock tunes.
"Tomorrow and Tonight" and "Move On"for example sounds like 40ies /
50ies recordings.
But again you count on that native Berliner, so he thunderstruck
with a Hendrix-influenced version of the disco-song "Dirty Livn'",
just to keep it up with a cheesy yearning variation of "Easy
Thing"...
"Have
Love, Will Travel" is a varied folk record in the broadest
sense, far away from the excessively buffoonery of the New York Hard
Rock quartet.
"Have
Love, Will Travel" track list :
01 Tomorrow and Tonight
02 Man Of 1000 Faces
03 Plaster Caster
04 I Want You
05 Radioactive
06 Got Love For Sale
07 Easy Thing
08 Move On
09 Dirty Livin'
10 Rip It Out
11 Rock and Roll All Nite
album review :
From :
Kiss Related Recordings
Wow, This 2nd KISS Tribute of Berlin folk artist is a must have
gem ….
It’s hard to believe Marceese is from Germany. It really is a
pleasure to hear KISS' obscure songs transformed into Southern
sounding folk classics, in a mood that brings you to New
Orleans, Mississippi Delta, … a house with a rocking chair on
the veranda … “Tommorow and Tonight” goes back to 50’s cajun
music … This time “I Want You” and “Rip It Out” are rearranged
to emotional dramatically acoustical ballads, with a nearly
crying electric guitar during “I Want You”.
Where Marceese first KISS Tribute “Baby
Driver” was mainly acoustical folk
music, "Have
Love, Will Travel" have a lot more musical
surprises …. “Plaster Caster”, an up-tempo “Radioactive” … nice
backing vocals, bass drum and electric guitarsolo on “Got Love
For Sale”, Banjo Cajun / bass drum versions of “Move On” and
“Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” … and with a Jimi Hendrix 60’s guitar
sound version of “Dirty Livin” Marceese did one of the best KISS
cover versions ever …. This really is a must hear!!!
Hidden track on the album is a humoristic parody folk version of
“Charisma” …
It wouldn’t surprise me when one of these covered KISS tunes
will be used in a movie or documentary taking place in Southern
States of America …
Marceese’s previous KISS Tribute “Baby
Driver” I described as a little pearl,
now his 2nd KISS Tribute “Have Love, Will Travel” than is a
perfectly cut diamond …. KRR TIP !!! |
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December
2 :
Chris Catena working on
new album feat. Bruce Kulick
From
:
Chris Catena (facebook)
After a short break I am starting again working on various projects.
The album "Return Of The Freak" takes shape gradually and the line
up includes fantastic musicians sharing with me this crazy rock and
roll trip !
The list of guest musicians includes : Bruce Kulick, Matt Starr (Ace
Frehley band), Nik West, Matt Fuller, Dizzy Reed, Brian Tichy, Marco
Mendoza, Blues Saraceno, Jimmy Crespo, Neil Murray, Paul Shortino,
Janne Stark, Pat Travers, Stevie Salas, Chuck Wright, Bumblefoot,
Kee Marcello, Greg Chaisson, Bobby Kiimball, Tony Franklin, Teddy "zig
zag" Andreadis, Doug Aldrich, Mathias Ya Eklundh, Carmine Appice,
Dick Wagner (RIP) a.o. |
December
2 :
Peter Criss says he wants to make his next solo album ‘Heavier’
From
:
eddietrunk.com
/
blabbermouth.net
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is continuing work on a new rock
solo album, which he promises will be "heavier" than the stuff he
has done in the past.
Criss's last solo CD, titled "One
For All", came out in 2007. Peter produced the album himself for
the first time, and was joined by guest musicians that included
keyboardist Paul Shaffer and bassist Will Lee of "Late Night with
David Letterman".
The album featured a range of styles, from rock and jazz to blues
and Broadway, and included covers of "What a Difference a Day Makes"
and "Send in the Clowns".
Speaking to an audience of fans at a question-and-answer session
hosted by VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk on
November 28 at the "All Things That Rock" festival in Oaks,
Pennsylvania, Criss stated about the progress of the recording
sessions for the follow-up to "One for All" (see video below): "I've
been sitting on a record … I'd done this thing, like, five years ago
and I'm still messing with it. I'm not done, because I don't wanna
rush it."
He continued: "The sad thing is, you put music out today, and you
download it immediately.
"Rock 'n' roll's not dead — I don't wanna hear that, that rock's
dead. It's far from dead. But it's just not maybe doing what it used
to do. So I'm gonna release, probably, singles again. Like a 45,
with two songs instead of putting out 13. Because it just isn't fair
for the artist — you put out your songs, you download it and there's
really nothing going on."
Criss added that he has been working with former MARILYN MANSON and
current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5, but offered no details about a
possible release date for his next CD. "I wanna take my time with
it," he said. "I'm constantly putting time into it. I want it to be
heavier than I've usually done my stuff, and then I'll get, 'It's
too heavy. You should go back and do light stuff.' Because fans are
never happy. You guys aren't! No matter what we ever do, you're
like, 'Oh, that sucks. I want this.' [Or] 'He's playing that ballad
shit again.'" |
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December 1 :
Ace Frehley to Cover Kiss Songs on Next Album
From
:
ultimateclassicrock.com
Ace Frehley‘s upcoming album of cover songs will hold a special
treat for his long-time fans — new takes on classic Kiss songs.
“Absolutely, I’m re-recording some Kiss tracks,” Frehley tells
100% Rock Magazine. “I believe I’m going to be doing ‘Parasite’;
I’m not sure which other ones, you know, and some covers that I’ve
always wanted to do that I haven’t done.”
‘Parasite’ was one of three songs written or co-written by Frehley
for 1974′s ‘Hotter Than Hell,’ though he didn’t take his first lead
vocal until ‘Shock Me‘ from 1977′s ‘Love Gun.’ Frehley also wrote
‘Cold Gin,’ ‘Getaway’ and ‘Strange Ways’ for Kiss, among others.
This new project, which follows Frehley’s well-received ‘Space
Invader,’ is said to include a number of featured performers,
including Slash, Lita Ford and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam.
“I’m going to get a lot of different guest stars to play with me on
these tracks,” Frehley adds. “And it’s going to be a much easier
record than this last one, because I don’t have to write solos, and
I don’t have to write lyrics because they’re already set. So, that’s
going to be another fun record for me, and I’m looking forward to
that, you know, start tracking it out in between tours and what not.”
Read more at
100% Rock Magazine. |
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