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The greatest rock concerts in music history
By Richard Bienstock last updated
From Metallica's Damaged Justice to Ozzy Osbourne's Diary of a Madman tour, Guitar World presents the most incredible concerts and roadshows in rock and metal history
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons talk classic Kiss tracks, including the lick they ripped off from the Rolling Stones, and the song they nearly gave to Rod Stewart
By Guitar World Staff published
In this classic 1992 Guitar World interview, Kiss's Starchild and Demon share the stories behind 18 key tracks, including Strutter, God of Thunder, I Was Made For Lovin' You and more
Gene Simmons: "Everything Vinnie Vincent did sounded like Yngwie Malmsteen on crack"
By Andrew Daly published
Kiss's always-colorful bassist reflects on how he and Paul Stanley wrestled with the band's identity – and Vinnie Vincent's unorthodox, fleet-fingered ideas – on Creatures of the Night, 40 years on
Vinnie Vincent's controversial Kiss solos drove Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley mad – watch one of the guitarist's craziest live wigouts
By Jackson Maxwell published
Vincent brought an of-the-moment edge to Kiss's hard-rock sound in the early '80s, but his attention-grabbing antics proved to be unpopular with the band's two leaders
15 of Kiss's best guitar songs that don’t feature Ace Frehley
By Andrew Daly published
Most of Kiss's biggest tracks feature the original Spaceman, Ace Frehley, on guitar. But there's plenty more six-string ear candy in the band's catalog – some from surprising names…
Live Photos: KISS, Sydney 26/08/22
By Australian Guitar published
The legendary glam-metallers delivered stacks of timeless hits to their rockin' and rollin' crowd
Gene Simmons says Kiss will “continue in ways even I haven't thought of” following conclusion of their End of the Road world tour
By Sam Roche published
The legendary hard rock bassist says he has no problem with four 20 year olds donning the makeup of the Starchild, Demon, Spaceman and Catman and taking to the stage after they hang up their boots
Tommy Thayer is teaching you how to play his favorite KISS solos over on the Gibson App
By Matt Parker published
The guitarist will walk you through the leads from Black Diamond, Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud and Psycho Circus
Watch Kiss at their explosive, raucous best in this clip from a 1975 Alive! show
By Matt Parker published
Rare footage has emerged online of the band on the cusp of greatness, performing at Detroit’s Cobo Hall
Gene Simmons says Ace Frehley lacks “physical stamina” to play a full Kiss show on the End of the Road tour
By Jonathan Horsley published
The God of Thunder maintains the door is open for Frehley to play encores, but claims Ace wanted to replace Tommy Thayer full-time as a condition for his return
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