Earlier today, President Donald J. Trump announced the honorees for the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. The announcement can be viewed via the embedded video from CBS News and the nominations include Country superstar, George Strait, singer Gloria Gaynor, actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, and “The Hottest Band In The World”, KISS.
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Though KISS in the incarnation that we knew them best seems to have packed up their gear and greasepaint for good after their 2023 final concerts, the love for their music and the bands history remains strong within the members of the KISS Army. This Reel from their Official Facebook Page alerts the masses to an upcoming super special happening called the “KISS Army Storms Vegas”. Check it out.
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: I don’t think that I need to tell the readers of this website that KISS is my very favorite band ever and had been so for as long as I can remember enjoying music. I supported all eras and caught a number of tours over the years including their two blockbuster final shows at the famed Madison Square Garden. Those were emotional nights for many of us and while they say that the makeup era was over, I did realize that the creativity between the two founders would not end if they could help it. To my knowledge there was no official press release about this “KISS Army Storms Vegas” event but that doesn’t stop me from sharing this barest of intel with our audience. As more details come to the surface you can count on my bringing it all to your attention. Let’s see what happens shall we? Feel free to chime in down below if you like or just wait until we have more details. Either option works and until then I say farewell.
Official: https://www.kissonline.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiss
The Press Release:
The #1 most Gold-awarded U.S. artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame© Inductees KISS, proudly present “Strutter” on a limited-edition, playable gold records in honor of 50 years of the single available now. KISS partners with Precious Sound to produce two versions—the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and the Gold-Plated Edition. Order, HERE.
As the ultimate KISS precious metal collectible, the world’s first-ever Pure Gold Edition playable disc will be limited to only 5 copies worldwide pressed from eight ounces of pure .999 24-karat gold. These 5-inch records are specifically remastered for gold playback on any manual turntable system. The A-side boasts the playable grooves, a rim engraving with each record’s unique edition number as well as the KISS logo adorned with Swarovski crystals and the B-side celebrates the original Casablanca single label etched into the gold with proof-quality finish. The package features a luxurious coffee table display case bound in sustainable faux leather with gold foil accents and a Swarovski crystals KISS logo. The two-drawer case is hand-crafted to preserve this everlasting record for a lifetime. One drawer houses a protective sapphire crystal glass capsule and the other holds an exclusive book signed by Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley. Other accessories in the set range from the gold-accented pen utilized to sign the respective book, a laser-engraved and numbered metal certificate of authenticity, a custom-made cork record mat for optimal playback, and a microfiber cleaning cloth. Each pressing is made-to-order.
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The Press Release:
Pophouse, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, announces the acquisition of the music catalogue, brand name and likeness – including the world- famous face paint designs – as well as trademarks of the iconic American rock band KISS. This groundbreaking partnership will enable Pophouse to further develop and amplify the unique KISS legacy worldwide: preserving their iconic music, enigmatic personas, and expressive imagery for generations to come. Plans for a biopic, an avatar show, and a KISS themed experience are already in the works. KISS will remain active and play key roles in the development of the projects, working closely together with Pophouse.
Pophouse has today concluded a landmark agreement with the iconic band KISS. Pophouse is the Swedish entertainment and music investment firm renowned for its development of brand-building activities in music and entertainment, such as the groundbreaking ABBA Voyage show in London, in which Pophouse is the founding investor.
Pophouse has acquired KISS’ artist share of the master recordings and publishing rights.* Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
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The Press Release:
The Closing Song Of The Final KISS Physical Show Will Be Performed On Stage At Madison Square Garden By Their Avatars: Offering Fans A Preview Of A New Era Of KISS That Will Change Music Performance History
KISS, the legendary rock band known for electrifying live performances over a 50 year career and sales of more than 100 million records worldwide, is marking the end of its physical existence by crossing into the digital world.
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