New KISS Album --First in 11 Years

 

KISS, the band that invented over-the-top theatrics back in the early 70's is going back into the studio for their first new release since 1998's Psycho Circus.  The new album features founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as well as long time band mates Eric Singer on drums and Tommy Thayer on guitar, both of whom have been hanging out with KISS almost as long original members Peter Chriss and Ace Frehley did.  It's not the original line up, but its as close to a classic line up as you can get.  And with Paul Stanley producing the new CD, it should be very much in the "classic" sound of 1970's era KISS.

I've been listening to Psycho Circus recently and I think it's one of the most underrated pop metal albums out there.  It's got enough edge to keep it powerful and enough good pop hooks and anthem rockers that you know it's KISS. 

Lets hope things pan out and there's a new album and a more extensive tour to follow.  KISS has five dates set in Canada in July with the first ever fan-routed tour to follow.  So get out and vote for your city.

• Kiss Online: News, Tour, FAQ, Interview with Paul Stanley
• Amazon: Psycho Circus , Alive! Box Set
• MusicRadar: Kiss May Record New Album
• Rolling Stone: Paul Stanley Plots New Kiss Album