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Ace Frehley at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ace Frehley of KISS has Died at Age 74

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Frehley, KISS’s original lead guitarist and creator of The Spaceman persona, has died aged 74 after complications from a fall. His groundbreaking guitar work and cosmic persona defined an era of rock.

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Ace Frehley at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ace Frehley Reportedly On Life Support After Brain Bleed Following Fall

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Frehley, original KISS guitarist, is reportedly on life support after suffering a brain bleed from a fall in his studio. His family may soon decide whether to turn off support.

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Gene Simmons recovering after Malibu car crash October 2025

Gene Simmons Recovering After Malibu Car Crash Ahead of Major KISS Reunion

by Paul Cashmere

KISS co-founder Gene Simmons is recovering at home after a car accident in Malibu. The 76-year-old rocker fainted behind the wheel just weeks before the KISS 50th anniversary event in Las Vegas.

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Ace Frehley at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ace Frehley Hospitalised After Studio Fall – Tour on Hold

by Noise11.com

Ace Frehley has cancelled his Lancaster show after a studio fall led to hospital treatment. The Spaceman is “fine” but grounded by medical advice — here’s the full update and a look back at his solo career.

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Richard Marx Melbourne 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

Richard Marx Gifts Paul Stanley John Farnham

by Paul Cashmere

Richard Marx has gifted Paul Stanley of Kiss the John Farnham classic ‘Whispering Jack’.

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KISS Co-Founder Peter Criss To Release First Solo Album in 18 Years

by Music-News.com

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has announced his first solo album in 18 years.

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Gene Simmons of KISS Photo by Ros O'Gorman

KISS To Perform Again In Las Vegas In November

by Paul Cashmere

KISS will reunite AGAIN in November for a series of Las Vegas shows for the KISS Army Fan Club’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

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Kiss in Melbourne photo by Ros O'Gorman

Check Out The New KISS Video Of Last Ever Show

by Paul Cashmere

KISS have posted a 20 minute video recapped the band’s last ever show.

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Paul Stanley Teases Massive KISS Avatar Show

by Music-News.com

Paul Stanley has spoken out about a KISS avatar show, saying it will be “beyond anything that anyone else has contemplated”.

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The Zombies’ Founder Rod Argent Retires After Suffering A Stroke

by Paul Cashmere

Classic Rock band The Zombies has come to a sudden end after 60 years following founder Rod Argent suffering a stroke.

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No More Make Up For Gene Simmons

by Music-News.com

Gene Simmons has vowed “no more make-up” on stage.

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Ace Frehley at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ace Frehley Has New Music for 2024 with ‘10000 Volts’

by Paul Cashmere

Ace Frehley will release his eighth solo studio album ’10,000 Volts’ in February with the title track ready to go now.

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KISS Avatar Shows To Begin In 2027

by Music-News.com

KISS’ first avatar tour will take place in 2027.

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Kiss Komplete Kareer In New York City (Or Have They)

by Paul Cashmere

Kiss is rock and roll over. After over 2900 shows (they didn’t quite make 3000) Kiss played their final show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday December 2, 2023.

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Paul Stanley of Kiss photo by Ros O'Gorman

KISS Cancel Canada Shows While Paul Stanley Recovers From Flu

by Paul Cashmere

The KISS shows for Ottawa and Toronto have been cancelled as Paul Stanley battles the flu from his sickbed.

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KISS Play Their Last Ever Australian Show (But We’ve Heard That Before)

by Paul Cashmere

KISS performed what was billed as their last ever Australian show in Sydney on Saturday (7 October) … but that’s what they also said in 2022.

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Paul Stanley of KISS photo by Ros O'Gorman

Watch KISS Perform Three Classics for AFL Pre-Game Entertainment At Melbourne Cricket Ground

by Paul Cashmere

KISS performed their three classics ‘I Was Made For Loving You’, ‘Shout It Out Loud’ and ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ for the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment.

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AC/DC Showbag

AC/DC, Beatles, Elvis and KISS Showbags Done Dirt Cheap At The Melbourne Show

by Paul Cashmere

AC/DC, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and KISS will be flogging showbags at the 2023 Melbourne Show.

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Gene Simmons of KISS Photo by Ros O'Gorman

KISS Donate 5000 Sydney Tickets To Australian Defence Force

by Paul Cashmere

KISS have donated 5000 tickets to their Sydney show to the Australian Defence Force for the Support Our Veterans appeal.

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AFL Officially Confirm KISS To Perform At Grand Final

by Paul Cashmere

In what has been the worst kept secret of 2023, KISS have finally been confirmed to perform at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne.

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Joe Satriani - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Joe Satriani Artwork Available Through Wentworth Gallery

by Paul Cashmere

Guitarist Joe Satriani has his artwork available through the Wentworth Gallery in the USA.

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Regurgitator and The Delta Riggs To Open For Kiss and Weezer In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Kiss have chosen Regurgitator and The Delta Riggs to open for them and Weezer at the final Australian Kiss concert in Sydney in October.

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Paul Stanley of Kiss photo by Ros O'Gorman

Kiss and Weezer To Play One-Off Show In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Kiss will return to Australia in October but only for a one-off show in Sydney and give it a point of difference this time, Weezer will also perform as their opening act.

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KISS photo by Ros O'Gorman

KISS Cancel Opening Show on UK Show

by Music-News.com

KISS have cancelled the first show on their upcoming U.K. farewell tour.

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Kiss’ Australian Promoter Launches Petition To Bring the Band Back Again

by Paul Cashmere

The last ever Kiss show in Australia in 2022 may have just been the last Kiss show in Australia until the next one.

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Gene Simmons Sits Out A Song At KISS Show

by Paul Cashmere

Kiss had to stop a show in Brazil this week when bass player Gene Simmons started to feel ill and faint on stage during ‘Cold Gin’.

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Peter Criss in Melbourne photo by Ros O'Gorman

Check Out Peter Criss Performing His Kiss ‘Dynasty’ Track ‘Dirty Livin’ On New Years Eve

by Paul Cashmere

Peter Criss gave a special performance of the Kiss ‘Dynasty’ track ‘Dirty Livin’ from his home on New Years Eve.

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KISS by Mary Boukouvalas_19

KISS Add Final UK Dates

by Music-News.com

KISS have announced their final UK concerts.

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Paul Stanley of Kiss photo by Ros O'Gorman

Paul Stanley On How He Handles Gene Simmons

by Music-News.com

Paul Stanley has admitted Gene Simmons used to drive him “crazy”.

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Gene Simmons’ Son Nick Simmons Joins Wolfmother At Gold Coast Show

by Paul Cashmere

Gene Simmons’ son Nick made an appearance with Wolfmother at the KISS concert on the Gold Coast on 10 September.

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