KISS frontman Paul Stanley just lately despatched a stern warning to KISS tribute bands.
Throughout an look on the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast, Paul Stanley referenced the truth that numerous KISS tribute bands revenue from the goodwill of the legendary rock act. He mentioned,
“ There are some KISS tributes that we’ve allowed to proceed. It’s a matter of giving them the license to do it that may be revoked at any time, as a result of all of the makeups, all these personas are trademarked and no one can use these for any function.”
Requested by Mandel if the KISS camp has ever needed to revoke the license from any tribute band that had maybe crossed the road in the way in which they introduced the KISS tribute present, Paul mentioned:
“If it turns into huge enterprise, that goes past a tribute. Sure, it’s okay to make some cash, however your coronary heart needs to be in the suitable place.”
KISS just lately introduced that the band’s “KISS Military Storms Vegas” occasion will “rework” into “KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas”. Set to happen November 14th to sixteenth, 2025 at Virgin Resorts in Las Vegas, this particular fan expertise is being created with co-producers Pophouse, creators of boutique music holidays Topeka and music-led vacation spot expertise firm Vibee.
Newly included actions embody a particular acoustic KISS “kick-off” set on Friday, November 14, together with performances from former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini performing the music of Rat, Sebastian Bach, Quiet Riot, Black ‘N Blue, Chris Jericho’s Kuarantine, KISS tribute bands Mr. Pace and KISS NATION, Faculty Of Rock, comic Craig Gass and DJ Noiz.
There may even be question-and-answer classes with Simmons and Stanley, in addition to longtime KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer supervisor Doc McGhee. Different panelists embody KISS producer Bob Ezrin, KISS photographer Lynn Goldsmith and KISS Military founders Invoice Starkey and Jay Evans.
The “all the things KISS” paradise, which additionally consists of assist artist meet-and-greets, curated KISS items and a lot extra, will happen in celebration of KISS Military’s fiftieth anniversary and the thirtieth anniversary of the primary KISS fan conference. Since retiring from touring in December 2023, this would be the first time KISS has carried out collectively and might be a one-of-a-kind second for followers to expertise KISS “unmasked” acoustic and electrical exhibits that includes Simmons, Stanley and Thayer as particular company.
