KISS Army Nation Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pasquale Vari
KISS Army Nation, welcome to YOUR Podcast. This show is about YOU, your passion and your experiences. Join us, for Panel Discussions, Interviews, Fan Profiles and so much more. When the curtain drops, the excitement begins...SO LETS GO!!!
The KISS image has been a signature differentiator in the music and rock world. No other band in the world has broken into the scene with such a bombastic visual impact. On this episode, we will look at the evolution of the KISS Image and how it reflects where the band was in their career. We also ask the question, were KISS Trend setters in the 70’s?
Imagine working with KISS? How about Cheap Trick, Ronnie James Dio, Ace Frehley, Joan Jett and so many more. Our next guest is a Manager, Producer, Graphic Designer, Marketing Specialist and Photographer. Enjoy the stories of David Snowden.
KISS Army, you seriously need to drop everything and watch or listen to the incredible musical career of our next guest, Jean Beauvoir. American singer, bassist, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and entertainment executive. He has appeared on over 200 albums, has collaborated with 5 Artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has sold in excess of 40 million records as an artist, producer and songwriter and of course, as you all know, he has worked with Paul Stanley. You will truly get a sense of who Jean Beauvoir is from this fun and informative interview.
Patrick Demontigny, Eric Mehta, Claudio Spera and Pasquale Vari have been given the task of selecting the top ten books we feel helped increase our knowledge of KISStory. In this episode we will focus on the top 5 books we all had in common. Again, we ask the question, how have these books contributed to our knowledge of KISStory.
We are so happy, honored and proud to have back on our show for a 3rd time, our good friend David Fremberg to discuss his 3rd KISS Reggae Tribute release “Love Mon”.
If you saw any of our next guests KISS cosplay photos online, I’m sure you all wanted to know more about her. Well KISS Army, here is your chance to get to know Rebecca Opal Lenga through a very unscientific study of KISS Fandom.
If our Fan Profiles have proven anything it’s that, no matter where we’re from, no matter our gender, our religious and political affliction, our sexual preferences our ages or our musical preferences, KISS fans have so much in common
We are going to compare Rebecca’s fandom to our own, demonstrating how much KISS fans truly have in common.
The brainchild of Rob Myers, hosts of various KISS Podcasts gather in crossover episodes to discuss KISS in a Roundtable Discussion. On this episode, we are joined by the hosts of RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES, KISS ARMY THINGS and IN MY HEAD. No script, no plan, just KISS. Make sure to check out Round Table 1 & 2 on Right Between the Eyes Podcast.
You cannot hear the word “Gema” without thinking of our next guest. A regular contributor on KLA (KISS Live Auctions) along with San Freiermuth, they never fail to deliver an entertaining auction along with amazing deals on some pretty rare and hard to find KISS vinyl. He is also the owner of a spectacular record store called Skeletone in Rochester, NH. We’re going to talk KISS, Vinyl, the story behind Skeltone Records and we’ll determine once and for all if San is in fact stable. KISS Army, please welcome Rodd Michael Radict.
We have devoted several Discussion Panel episodes to “changes” which have affected the band in one way or another. Several examples include changes in musical direction, the diversity in their solo careers, heck, even changes to their KISStory. But, we never really discussed the biggest change and influence of all, the changes in the KISS lineup and how that has affected the band. It begs the question, did the lineup changes affect the band in the long run or was it just a blip in KISStory? Do you think Ace and Peter’s replacements made an impact as huge as Peter and Ace in KISStory, or again, was it just a blip in KISStory?
A passionate KISS fan from Sweden, our next guest, along with Johan Falk published a book, KISS in Sweden 1976-2013. He also wrote an article on The Coventry for a Swedish KISS Fanzine…Destroyer. A few months ago, he attended the opening night of Bliss Street and on this episode, we will focus on some of his adventures with a former guest of ours, Tony Mann. KISS Army, please welcome Roney Lundell.
Born in Castlegar, British Columbia, our guest tonight is a prominent music journalist, critic, author, and artist. At approximately 7900 (with over 7000 appearing in his books), he has unofficially written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, he has penned approximately 120 books on hard rock, heavy metal, prog, punk, classic rock and record collecting. The good news for KISS fans is…a new KISS book, “KISS at 50” is in the works and soon to be released and we couldn’t be happier. We are really honored to have with us, Mr. Martin Popoff.
We have often mentioned in previous episodes, one of the things which make KISS so special is the diversity in their music. So, it begs the question, what is considered a typical KISS song? What is considered a typical KISS album for that matter? AND…where has KISS diverted from their “Formula”?
We’re going to tackle this question in 3 parts. Part one, we’re going to take a look at what we consider to be “typical” KISS albums. Part 2, we’ll look at the albums which diverted from the KISS Formula. In Part 3, we’re going to create 2 GREATEST KISS COMPILATIONS…the first compilation will focus on typical KISS songs and the second on atypical songs.
We’re going to end the episode with a little surprise twist in our discussion.
Who is Roger Bernard? What are the Legendary KISS Black Books? We had the pleasure of meeting Roger at Kruise Fest and listening to his Backstage stories during breakfast on KISS Kruise XI. In this episode, you will get to know Roger Bernard and learn of his KISS Black Books. Sit back and enjoy the stories of our next guest, Roger Bernard.
The KISS Kruise XI talk continues, this time with Doug Bentley. On this fan profile, we will get to know Doug through his KISS Kruise experiences and we will take this opportunity to recap our adventures on the ship. A fun and lively discussion you don’t want to miss.
On this special episode of the KISS Army Nation Podcast, we will be talking to keyboardist Tyson Leslie who did a show stopping performance on the ship called the Dueling Pianos and performed with Bruce Kulick and his incredible band. We will talk about his career, his work with Vixen and do a review of KISS Kruise XI.
This special edition of our Discussion Panel. We’re going to be focusing on KISS Kruise XI, and for this episode, we are joined by our guest host, Rolla Brown, and by KISS Kruise Alumni Dan Frank.
On this episode, we are going to play a little game called Top 5 for 5. We assigned 5 topics. Our job was to come with our top 5 for each topic which we will then discuss. Topics include, controversial statements made by Gene, Fan Projects, KISS Kruise Moments, 80's Gene Songs and KISS Successes.
This is the fourth and final episode in a series of Kruise Fest Specials…and we’re going to end it with a bang. Joining Kruise Fest for the Comet All Stars, alongside Brad Lang, Keith Robert and Anton Fig, we are proud to have on our show…Tod Howarth.
KISS Army, drop whatever your doing, sit back and relax because I know, our next guest will completely entertain you with her unstoppable energy, her fast-paced wit, her love for life and her behind the curtain stories of the greatest band in the land. Take a ride with us for what will sure to be an unpredictable hour. On this episode, we’re going to learn about the former wardrobe manager for KISS…through the stories of our special guest…Pixie Esmonde.
On today’s episode, we are going to take a slightly different approach to our usual Interview format. Like a book, we are going to break up this discussion in “Chapters”. Each chapter will focus on a particular aspect of Pixie’s life and told through her stories.
Let’s call this book…UNVEILING THE HIDDEN ARTIST…THE STORY OF PIXIE ESMONDE
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On this second episode of our special series on the Kruise Fest, we will be looking at 2 musical guests. First, The Iron Maidens. Formed in 2001, they have quickly established themselves as one of Southern California’s most popular tribute acts and are rapidly gaining international recognition. The band boasts excellent musicianship and beauty, as you will see with our guest.
Second, Dressed to KILL…An L.A. KISS Tribute band…they may not boast the beauty but definitely excellent musicianship playing all the hits from the classic era of KISS in makeup and costume.
We noticed in our Fan Profile episodes many fans seem to “Check Out” of their KISS Fandom at particular moments in time. We thought it would be fun to discuss those moments when fans were more likely to “check out” and the moments when they tend to come back.
This episode will be divided into 3 parts. First, we will talk about when WE checked out and then returned. We will then look at fan comments on their “checking out” experiences, and will conclude the episode with the question, are fans more likely to check out at the end of the road?
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This episode is part of a series of Kruise Fest specials. In the first of the series, we will discuss everything this event has to offer with Kruise Fest Organizer Joe D’Angelo. We will then be joined by DJ Noiz who will be spinning tunes in his won unique way at this event.
For this Fan Profile, we are joined by the host of The Rock Experience…KISS Army, help us welcome KISS Fan and Podcaster…Mike Brunn.
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On this episode, our guest is someone I call a friend. We worked together on the Rockin’ New Years Bash both in 2016 and 2017 right here in Montreal. He worked with our very own Patrick Demontigny on his book “Let the Cat Out of the Bag”. He is a bass player extraordinaire who has worked with Peter Criss and has received a multi-platinum record as a member of Five for Fighting. On today’s episode, we are going to catch up with an old friend…KISS Army, please welcome Mark Montague.
In this discussion, we will concentrate on two heavy weight producers that are a huge part of the band’s musical legacy. We will discuss Eddie Kramer and Bob Ezrin.
The end of June 2022 marked the 12th anniversary of Bill Aucoin’s passing. As we all know, Bill has always been recognized as the 5th member of KISS. At the The KISS Army Nation Podcast, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate Bill’s life, memory, and legacy. Our guest tonight is the sweetest human being you can ever meet. Besides being an outstanding professional in advertising, marketing, and promoting music acts, Roman has been Bill Aucoin's longtime partner for 16 years. This episode is a tribute to Bill, so we will certainly discuss personal and business topics with a member of his close family. Ladies and gentlemen, please join us to give a warm welcome to Roman Fernandez.
On this episode, we’re going to take, what many fans believe were missteps from the band and we’re going to ask and answer the question…WAS IT SO BAD?
Matt Starr is a drummer, singer, producer, career coach and public speaker. As a drummer, Matt has built a reputation for working with some of rock’s most influential musicians including Ace Frehley (KISS), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow), Kevin DuBrow (Quiet Riot) and most recently alongside Billy Sheehan and Paul Gilbert in Mr. Big. He has also worked with members of Guns 'n Roses, Bon Jovi and Whitesnake.
In the studio Matt has recorded with producers Jimmy Bralower (VP A&R Atlantic Records, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Joan Jett), Toby Wright (Metallica, Alice In Chains, Korn), Mike Chapman (Blondie, The Knack, The Sweet), Dave Bianco (AC/DC, Tom Petty, KISS), Anthony Focx (Aerosmith, Foreigner) and Warren Huart (Aerosmith, The Fray).
Matt has garnered the respect of the KISS Army for his kindness, accessibility and willingness to give his time to fans, making them feel like a friend. Here, on the show, we have Matt Starr!!!
Dominik Cote was a former guest on a past Fan Profile episode. The discussion centered around, not only his love for KISS but his work on attempting to launch a Toy and Record Show. That launch was a success which subsequently led to other shows and KISS related events including a show coming up this July 30th. Dom is here to discuss his various projects, both past and present.
Today’s guest is a 37 years young Argentinian KISS fan with a fascinating story and a captivating personality. Originally from Cordoba, a seasoned professional in the graphic design domain, Alejandro has had the vision of complementing his two passions, KISS and design, into an awesome project that we will discuss here in this episode. In the current KISS world, we find a vast quantity of ideas and projects originated by fans. Such is the case of Alejandro, who has just published and released his first book, “KISS en Argentina”. It is with great pleasure that we would like to introduce all of you to our dear friend Alejandro Rizzotti.
In this episode, entitled, "...and I quote, panel members were given the task of finding quotes given by members KISS both past and present. We are going to discuss each quote in relation to KISStory.
On most podcasts you’ll hear, “leave a comment and we will read it on the show.” On this podcast, leave a comment and it can get you ON the show. This is true of previous guests such as Chris Ricci, Robert Bentley, and today’s guest…a professional musician who continues the Southern Rock tradition from trailblazers such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special and Molly Hatchet. On the show, to talk about his musical influences, of course KISS and his band, The Curt Towne Band, is the man himself…Curt Towne.
Being babysat on Halloween in 1978, our next fan Profile is on a guest who, while flipping channels, came across KISS Meets the Phantom. Being fascinated with Horror movies, of course, KISS was a natural progression for him. As a result, his youth was filled with discovering his newfound interest in KISS and his adulthood was replete with KISS adventures. Here, to talk about those adventures, is Eric Mehta.
Rob and the Caruso’s…no, they are not a boy band, they are the hosts of a unique KISS Podcast called “Right Between the Eyes”. Comprised of Rob Myers and the Father and son team of Nick and Nikko Caruso…they are 3 generations of KISS fans discussing why they love it loud. On this episode, we will meet and get to know the hosts of Right Between the Eyes. You will get a taste of the type of discussions you can expect on their show by putting them on the spot with some KISS related questions. We are proud to welcome…Rob Myers…Nick Caruso…and Nikko Caruso to the show.
If you’re a KISS fan, it’s a guarantee your Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds have been inundated with everything Creatures Fest. There hasn't been this much excitement since a KISS Kruise, and how can a KISS fan not be excited. Here is an event with Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent. Add to that, John Corabi, Kuarantine and a host of other bands. We talking meet and greets, pool parties, a recreation of unplugged and of course, plenty of merch for sale.
The recent success of Creatures Fest is a tribute to Neil Davis and the tireless hard work of its organizers. Jay Jadofsky is one of those organizers. For those of us who did not have an opportunity to be at this event, Jay will give us an overview of the events that made Creatures Fest such a success.
Why doesn’t KISS release any new music? That is a question on every KISS fans mind and a topic of conversation on many KISS Podcasts. In this episode, we will not beat this topic to death, again, it’s been discussed countless times before, instead, we will look back at Sonic Boom and Monster and come up with our own dream NEW KISS Album using already existing demo’s.
Our guest today is, really, what the KISS ARMY NATION PODCAST is all about…the KISS Fan. Ron Williams is the author of “I Stole Your Love” The 100% True Story of a 100% True KISS fan. Here, to discuss his book and to share some stories is Ron Williams.
In some of the previous Discussion Panels, we looked at different albums and how they influenced or impacted KISStory. We talked about the beginning of the decline with Unmasked and then a significant comeback with Revenge. In this episode, we will take a slightly different approach. Instead of talking about a specific album, we will dig into an era that, for most of KISS fans, was a definite inflexion point. The 95-96 era marked the real “Return of KISS” or at least the big comeback of the fantastic four. Question is…..Was the Reunion the LAST recourse for KISS?
Today’s guest is a person who’s been in the music business for his entire life. A man who followed his passion and dreams to the extent of following the band to endless shows and acquiring the most prized possessions that can be cataloged as a real “fan’s dream collection”. With more than 5,000 objects exhibited in more than 500 square meters to delight KISS and rock fans, this man created the well-known KISS Lounge. The KISS Lounge is not only the only bar-museum dedicated to KISS in the world, but also, it is the only music-themed bar-museum in the world dedicated to a single group or artist. Please let’s welcome our dear friend Kiko Riojas to the KISS Army Nation Podcast.
This is a very special episode for 3 reasons, first, we are joined by our beautiful guest host…Rolla Brown. Second, your host, my dear friend, Claudio Spera, will be talking to us all the way from Buenos Aires about his recent KISS concert experience there. Third, well, just check out who gave us a SHOUT OUT at the beginning of the show.
You may not know the name Per Forsberg…yet…but you’ve heard of the KISS Symphony…well, in this episode, you’re going to hear the story of the Tuba Playing Swede who moved to Australia and ended up playing with KISS. Per Forsberg played with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and is our guest on the KISS Army Nation Podcast.
Today’s guest is an Engineer, a Quality Management Professional, the author of 2 books of poetry . . . Son of a Beach and #Tweetstorms; and of course, a fellow Montreal KISS fan. He has a propensity for recording and collecting KISS shows. Here to talk about his interests, and about the bootleg releases of Off the Soundboard and Live in Paris from the Destroyer Boxset, let’s welcome Michael Bournazian to the KISS Army Nation Podcast.
We are so glad to have back on the show, David Fremberg of Reggae KISS. David appeared on the KISS Army Nation Podcast in episode 12 where we discussed his musicianship, his inspirations, his various projects and of course the first Reggae KISS LP.
We would highly suggest you go back to that episode to get an idea of the origins of Reggae KISS. In this episode, we are going to go deep into the new LP “Remasked”. KISS Army Nation, welcome back to the show…David Fremberg.
Born in Brooklyn New York, our next guest became an artist in narrative painting. His work is inspired by many facets of his own life. In this episode, we will discuss how his work is, in essence, an autobiography of the man and how KISS fits into this picture. KISS Army, please welcome Victor Stabin to the show.
In our last Discussion Panel, we looked at Revenge and how that era was the beginning of KISS’ comeback. In this episode, we will look at the Unmasked album. Most KISS fans would agree that the Dynasty/Unmasked era was the beginning of the decline of KISS. Do you agree with the last panel of the Unmasked cover that KISS stunk or do you believe they in fact, didn’t stink?
Our guest on this episode is widely known in the music world for his impressive books on KISS and his outstanding work for Universal as vinyl catalog consultant. His deep love of vinyl and understanding of the collector’s world inspired him to start his own record label and since kicking into gear they’ve issued exclusive vinyl records by Ace Frehley and Bruce Kulick. His latest limited edition vinyl releases are Rockology by late KISS drummer Eric Carr, and Peter Criss’ solo albums following his departure from KISS. Let’s welcome Tom Shannon to the show.
In previous episodes of the KISS Army Nation Podcast, we were honored to have interviewed Philip Shouse and Ryan Spencer Cook. It is with great excitement that we round out “The Talisman Trilogy” with our next guest, Jeremy Asbrock. Born and raised outside of Nashville, Jeremy is a founding member of Thee Rock and Roll Residency, The Big Rock Show, and The Talismen. He has also been part of John Corabi Band, and a standing member of Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley Band. In this episode, we will discuss the unique talents of Jeremy Asbrock.
This episode will have a different take on our usual fan Profile. It’s more of a cross between a fan profile and a panel discussion. Fans often discuss 70’s and 80’s KISS, but what is often overlooked is the relevance and importance of the band in the Millennium era. To discuss this, we are joined by the hosts of the KISS Army Things Podcast…we welcome to the show, Zander and Jeb Talkington.
Writer, editer, videographer, director, drummer but most importantly, a KISS fan. The Greatest Show on Earth, One Last Time, Alive ’96 are just some of the projects this KISS fan has produced. Andrew Scambati is the embodiment of the passion that encompasses a KISS fan. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the projects of Andrew Scambati
The Tribute band KISS Amerika, The Vinnie Vincent Weekend, The Vinnie Vincent Live Auctions, the KISSmas Masquerade, Kruise Fest, and now Creatures Fest…at a time when KISS is At the End of the Road, our next guest gives the KISS Army hope that the KISS juggernaut will continue to rock forward. As long as fans like him continue to organize these incredible KISS related events, the KISS legend and everything that makes KISS special will live on for years to come. Here, to discuss his past projects and specifically, his newest and upcoming event, Creatures Fest…we are proud to have with us, Neil Davis.
Our first Fan Profile of 2022 is on a man who describes himself on Facebook as “a big goofy guy”. Yes, a big goofy guy with a big heart, a big personality and so much fun to hang out with, as I can personally attest to from the KISS Kruise. This episode will focus on the “goofy” stories of Jeff Cesare.
In this episode, you will meet a man with an extensive and successful career in the music and entertainment business. Originally from London, Ontario, he has been described as “Canada’s #1 promo man” and “a man slightly ahead of his time”. Having worked and promoted acts including Queen, The Cars, Van Halen, KISS, Rolling Stones, Donna Summer, and Phil Collins, he has also been associated with launching several of Canada’s music stars. As if that was not enough, he was the man responsible for bringing KISS to London Ontario for the first time in 1974. Please welcome legendary music promoter Nick Panaseiko.
For this Discussion Panel, we will take a KISS album as a springboard to discuss a specific era in Kisstory. In this episode we will look back and discuss Revenge and how the 90s was the beginning of KISS’ comeback. To do this, we are joined by returning panel guests Craig Patton and Patrick De Montigny.
Our guests have shocked the KISS community with the recent release of their album, “Phantoms”. This band has been creating original music in the spirit of 70s KISS since 2017. Fully endorsed by members of KISS, this band has received accolades and reviews such as “Side 4 of Alive II, Dressed to Kill, and Rock and Roll Over” or “More like a classic KISS album than anything KISS has released since Love Gun”. We are proud to welcome Tom Higgins, Charlie Benante, and Joe McGinness from the awesome band Klassik 78.
Everyone in the KISS Army and beyond knows Ryan Spencer Cook…founder, guitarist and vocalist for The Big Rock Show, guitarist and vocalist for Thee Rock N’ Roll Residency, Guitarist for Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley and if those accomplishments are not enough, Ryan is also a part of the Talismen. Ryan is a Rock N’ Roll star who can play it all and has different projects “cooking”…pun intended, at every corner. It’s a genuine pleasure to have Ryan Spencer Cook on the show.
Our final episode of the year, a year which continued to have its challenges. But one thing is for certain, it was filled with many KISStoric moments. On this episode, we are going to take a KISStoric retrospective on the year that was 2021.
Carr Jam – 21 is a project to celebrate the legacy of the late Eric Carr. With some of the most well-known and KISS inspired musicians, they have recorded 2 songs written by Eric Carr + 2 KISS related bonus songs. Here, to talk about this project is Jesper Lindgren and Philip Shouse.
Today’s Fan Profile is on Revonda Starnes, who is also joined on the show by her bestie…Rolla Brown. Revonda is a fan who went from going to her first KISS concert with her Dad, to having Eric Carr play drums on her head to having dinner with Paul Stanley to writing fictional stories about the band. Sit back and listen her enchanted stories.
What a GREAT time to be a KISS fan!!! We’ve seen the release of Off the Sound Board, the A&E Documentary, of course, the Destroyer Deluxe Boxset and now, finally, THE ELDER is getting the respect and recognition it deserves with the release of the 40th Anniversary Vinyl and a ton of Elder Merchandise such as mugs, t-shirts and lithographs.
The attention THE ELDER is receiving has reached an all time high with the release of “Ancient Door – A Tribute to (Music from) the Elder. We talk to Christopher Borjars about this unique project.
James Campion is a syndicated columnist and contributing editor for the pop culture magazine, the Aquarian Weekly where he’s reported on and interviewed several and varied rock stars, and reviewed concerts and albums for twenty-four years. His work has appeared on many periodicals and webzines, including the official KISS site, KISS Online.
He is the author of eight non-fiction works; including of course, Shout It Out Loud – The Story of KISS’s Destroyer in 2015.
With the recent released Boxset to commemorate the 45th Anniversary of Destroyer, James is here to talk all things…you guessed it…DESTROYER.
Based in central New Jersey and touring throughout America and beyond, Alive! '75 is a one-of-a-kind KISS tribute that brings the classic KISS experience of the 1970s to life, delivering all of the elements of the decade – the sights, the sounds and the energy of the period – on an impressive replica stage.
These opening remarks from Alive75.com could not be more true…and here, on the KISS Army Nation Podcast, is the Fire Breathing, blood spitting demon himself Anthony DeLucia Jr to talk about his adventures in this unique band…and his own “end of the road” story.
In the last episode, we talked KISStory with Alain Bellicha using his book, KISS on Tour 74-83 as a springboard to discuss various KISS Topics. We analyzed KISStory through quotes taken directly from the book.
In this episode, we are joined by returning panel guest, Craig Patton and Rolla Brown as we once again use Alain’s book as a springboard to discuss, this time, some of our earliest KISS memories.
With the “End of the Road” around the corner, we, as KISS fans, find ourselves LOOKING BACK, in retrospect, at our lives within this amazing KISS world. Our guest today, released a book…at a time when KISS fans needed it most…a book that captures “moments in time”, allowing fans to relive their KISStory in pictures and print. KISS Army…the author of KISS on Tour 74-83…Mr. Alain Bellicha.
Our featured guest has an amazing and successful career in the music world. Considered to be one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Rock era, he has done it all. He’s enjoyed years of diverse music by being an original member of the The Blues Magoos, Wiggy Bits, Barnaby Bye, and Balance. The following is just a partial list of artists he has worked with over the years…Laura Branagin, Michael Bolton, Liza Minnelli, Ronnie Spector, Peter Allen, Paul Stanley, Gene Simons, Ace Frehley, Joan Jett and the list goes on. KISS Army, please welcome…Peppy Castro.
When it comes to our special guest, the following lyrics quickly come to mind, “And I love the clothes that I wear, let them laugh cause I don’t care. It’s my cross, I’m proud to bear”. Except this girl is no Freak. She has a unique style that stands out above the rest. She is known as the LOVE GUN GIRL…KISS Army, welcome to our Halloween Special with Cecelia Davis.
For the final episode of our special Tribute to the KISS Kruise, we are joined by a guest who began his DJ career at the age of 14 performing with a mobile DJ set. By the age of 18, he began spinning records in multiple South Florida hot spots. A man with varied musical tastes, but, it was his love for KISS which led him to perform on the ultimate KISS experience…the KISS Kruise. Let’s find out more about our special guest…Andrew DJ NOIZ Rodriguez.
We continue our special Tribute to the KISS Kruise with our next guest. He has organized KISS Kruise Pre-parties for the past 5 years, has recently worked in Nashville’s Rock N’ Pod, has also worked on the KISSmas Masquerade and owns…a KISS Hearse. You heard right a KISS Hearse. KISS Navy, please welcome to the show, the creator of Kruise Fest…Joe D’Angelo.
Our celebration and tribute to the KISS Kruise continues, with a Fan Profile of a man who is everywhere. KISS concerts, he’s there. KISS Coffeehouse House Opening…he’s there. KISS Mini Golf…yup, there he is…KISS Expo’s…you can’t turn a corner without bumping into the man. KISS Kruise…do you even need to ask…of course he’s there…and now he’s here, on the KISS Army Nation Podcast. We welcome Ron Buckley to the show.
Our Discussion Panel is the first of 4 Episodes celebrating the KISS Kruise. In this episode we will look back and discuss some key moments in our KISS Kruise Experience. To do this, we are joined by returning Panel Guest Craig Patton and we are so happy to have with us, once again…Rolla Brown.
Our latest guest has an extensive and successful career in the rock world. Born in Decatur, Alabama, he is a founding member of The Rock and Roll Residency and The Talismen. The Residency have included the likes of legendary Alice Cooper, Robin Zander, Roger Glover, John Corabi, Marco Mendoza, to name just a few. He has also been part of the Gene Simmons Band and presently playing with Ace Frehley. As if this is not enough, he is now a standing member of Accept. KISS Army…welcome Phil Shouse.
I remember meeting our next guest at a KISS concert back in 2009. We corresponded a lot on Facebook before the meeting and after the meeting, became good friends. During that time, I took pleasure in following his KISS adventures beginning with the Montreal 2009 concert, to the KISS Kruise, to his meeting and becoming friends with Eric Singer and to his development of the “Friends of Eric Singer” fan page. Our Fan Profile is on Kevin Ganley.
Marvel Studios has released a new TV Show called WHAT IF? It’s essentially a reimagining of noteworthy events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What if we applied this concept to KISStory? What if we reimagined noteworthy events in KISStory? Listen to the results.
The legions of fans KISS still attracts today after nearly 50 years is further proof of their relevance. Dominik Cote is one of those young fans, a young fan who will drop his hat in the ring organizing KISS related events. Check out what he’s up to.
Our guest is from billboard charting act “NEW DILEMMA” who will be going on Tour with “COLD” beginning this September 15th in Albany, NY. KISS Army, let me introduce you to Clyde Clark.
What does The Flash, Star Trek Discovery, KISS and Sammy all have in Common? David Tognoli Pea, a totally engaging, informative and entertaining conversation with the Director of KISS Replicas, costume designer and President of UD Replicas. You’re going to be totally engrossed as you learn about the world of costume design.
As KISS Kollectors, we all have an emotional resonance to “our stuff”. But have you ever asked yourself why? Why do we kollect? Do we kollect more during certain times than others? Do we “need” our stuff and is it ever enough? In this episode, we discuss…Kollector’s Fatigue.
It’s no secret that being a KISS fan is filled with life altering, once in a lifetime experiences. Our fan profile is on a man who has had “many” once in a lifetime experiences…listen to the amazing stories of Mr. John Downs. This man embodies what it means to be a KISS fan.
This episode is proof that we read all of our listeners comments. Our next guest left a comment related to the Discussion Panel Episode on Tribute bands that could not be ignored and we told ourselves we need to have him on the show. Learn more about the man behind the comments, Mr. Robert Bentley.
Who says KISS fans don’t have the power to effect change within the KISS organization. They did it with t-shirt merchandising, Conventions and now Music Releases. Did the recent resurgence of KISS Bootleg Albums lead to the eventual release of Behind the Soundboard? To discuss this, we are joined by two returning panel members…Patrick Demontigny and Craig Patton.
The KISS ARMY was created under the leadership of Bill Starkey and Jay Evans and to this day is still recruiting members. The KISS ARMY is a tribute to both KISS and their fans. Listen to this extraordinary success story.
With the recent airing of Biography: KISSTORY, it begs the question, what do KISS fans look for in a documentary? Has a documentary been made that appeals to the diehards? What’s important in a documentary, is it the narrative, rare footage or interviews? To discuss what everyone’s talking about, Claudio and I are joined by Patrick Demontigny, and new panel member Craig Patton.
This Episode marks a new chapter in the KISS Army Nation Podcast as we introduce our new Co-host. We also talk to Meaghan Ketcheson on finding love, meeting Eric Carr and her KISStastic projects. You will be totally enthralled by this beautiful, passionate and totally down to earth Canadian KISS fan.
"What would it sound like if KISS came from Jamaica? Well. Reggae KISS is the Answer". Grab yourself a drink, sit back, relax and listen to David Fremberg...AKA Reggae Paul as we discuss his musical interests and how it led to the formation of Reggae KISS.
"YEAH MON!!! You guys are are too funny" - Paul Stanley
"I'm blown away by this" - Gene Simmons
Tribute bands are a part of our KISStory. They have continuously brought the KISS Spectacle, the KISS Experience and of course, KISS music into our lives. We deeply appreciate everything Tributes do for the fans. After the End of the Road, we hope, Tribute bands NEVER stop ROCKING. This Episode is a Tribute to YOU.
With guest co-host Rolla Brown, we talk to Chris Ricci and discuss the challenges of working in a KISS Tribute Band and his upcoming book.
The conversation continues, this time with Mitch Lafon and Jeremy White, on the realities of “Professional Podcasting”. Listen to this HONEST discourse about discussing the Greatest Band in the Land.
Although we have received a lot of support from the KISS Army, we still have a lot of work to do if we are going to call ourselves “Podcasters”. Listen to the “Masters”, Ken Mills and Matt Porter, in this funny and insightful discussion of what Podcasting has in store for us.
Our Fan Profile is on Kameron Duty, of Alive Unplugged: The Music of KISS. He is more than a passionate KISS Fan; he is a person with heart. And, for the first time on this podcast, we present a musical performance. Kameron will play 2 KISS songs unplugged and his own original piece.
The best part of doing the KISS Army Nation Podcast is talking to fans like YOU, fans like Rolla Brown. Enjoy our latest Fan Profile. Hear the story of yet another passionate KISS fan.
This episode doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of the incredible life that Robert Conte has led. He is the embodiment of every KISS fans dream, a dream which began with the KISS model van and became so much more. Listen to the KISStoric events which eventually led to his working with the band culminating in an upcoming memoir “My KISS Story”.
Our interview with Ron Albanese is a fast paced, energetic discussion of his origin story as a KISS fan, his work in Children's entertainment and Alive '75 and of course his book "Conversations with Phantoms".
There seems to be some controversy related to Paul Stanley’s Soul Station. Is Paul playing with fire with his latest solo project or are we, with a Discussion Panel of diametrically opposed views? You decide.
As KISS fans, we can all related to the origin stories of other fans. We recognize their passion in ourselves and share similar experiences. You will definitely relate to our first "Fan Profile" of Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro Mayor Jim Beis.
The Story of us is really the story of all of us. Welcome to the introductory episode of the KISS Army Nation Podcast. Get to know your host, Pasquale Vari and co-host, Andy Moyen as we discuss our love for KISS and look back on some of our KISStoric adventures.