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KISS Drummer On New Album: 'No Ballads, No Slow Songs, No Filler' - July 5, 2009
KISS drummer Eric Singer has issued the following update via the band's official web site:

"You wanted the best?

"Well, the wait is almost over...

"I have been hearing KISS fans say for a longtime that 'All's we want is NEW KISS music'... Well, sometimes wishes do come true!

"Last December, Paul [Stanley, guitar/vocals] called me up saying he wanted to make a new KISS record. He seemed very keen and was very specific about the approach to our latest endeavors. He basically said he wanted us to make a KISS record and music in the purest sense. Meaning no outside writers, the BAND plays on everything, and we use vintage equipment.

"Guess what? The end result is everything I could have hoped for.

"I have to say this has been the most fun and pleasure making a record I have ever been involved in. The chemistry and overall vibe really made for such a great atmosphere and the playing, sounds and songs just really capture what KISS is all about. Classic rock & roll.

"As we were working up song ideas, everyone was very in tune and conscious of our goals at all times. Gene [Simmons, bass/vocals] and Paul would retrace their steps from the past and focused on paying tribute to their roots of the early styles of classic KISS by paying close attention to the way they sang and the sounds of the instruments.

"The camaraderie between everyone and especially Gene and Paul really made it easy for all to bring the best out of each other.

"Paul took the reigns and headed up the project like the leader that he has been for over 35 years but, this time with a renewed, inspired and very patient style (he is a great dad after all). He really knew what he wanted from each of us individually and collectively.

"We did the 11 new songs in small batches by getting into a rehearsal studio first to work up ideas. We then would move to the recording studio. The recordings would entail all of us playing 'live' together in the room. As we captured each performance, we would then add extra guitar parts and usually put a guide vocal on the track so we could live with it for a few days and make sure the tempos and vibe was right.

"By the way, we used NO click tracks on this record I am proud to say. We really went for capturing the live feel and essence of each song. And, Paul, Gene, Tommy [Thayer, guitar] and myself are the only musicians playing these songs. A true band effort and performance!

"As for the songs? Well, no ballads, no slow songs, no filler... The band really has come full circle. Just pure straight-ahead rock and roll that has all the elements that made you love KISS from day one. Everyone sings lead on a song (Tommy and myself) and even trade off vocal lines and parts throughout the record.

"Believe me, the wait IS over and well worth it!

"I hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as we did making it...

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COMMENT | Wow!!!
posted by : podoshj
7/5/2009 1:54:11 PM

A record where all of the band members actually perform on it?! Who wouldda thunk it??

COMMENT | Wait and see.
posted by : painkiller30
7/5/2009 1:58:19 PM

Hey Eric how much did Gene pay you to make your positive comments about the upcoming album?

As well, put the entire album on Kiss' myspace page for streaming so everyone can judge if this really is worth buying or just an overhyped dud.

COMMENT | Title of first single
posted by : tommthos666
7/5/2009 2:00:37 PM

I Wanna Be A Scab All Night And Rip Of The Fans Everyday.

COMMENT | hype, hype and more hype!!!
posted by : Haymaker
7/5/2009 2:12:41 PM

i love how the members of ki$$ keep emphasizing that the members of the band actually wrote and play on the whole album - guess what ki$$ - that's what rock 'n' roll bands are suppose to do! it isn't anything special and the fact that you have to mention it shows how much you suck!

and how many of the songs on this album will end up being played live in the coming months/years? my wager is none. know why? because no one who goes to see ki$$ today gives a shit! the ki$$ fans want the predictable, same old live show they've been doing since 1978! christ, why do you think thayer and singer are dressing up like ace and peter - because the ki$$ fans wants to see the same old ki$$!

COMMENT |
posted by : hagler67
7/5/2009 2:13:18 PM

How does KISS rip off the fans? No one has a gun to anyone's head telling them to buy this or that....it's called supply and demand. If there were no demand for KISS merch they wouldn't sell it. The quality of the stuff is always top notch (look at the KISSOLOGY series...awesome) and they always put on a damn good show for the price of a ticket....so what's the problem?

COMMENT | I'll get this
posted by : WhiteRatt
7/5/2009 2:14:01 PM

only for Paul though, cause I'm a loyal fan of his

COMMENT | You know what?
posted by : Hazerfazer
7/5/2009 2:18:13 PM

I'm freeking psyched, and no matter how many of you bashers skeptics and scab-taggers bitch....I'm looking forward to this album and theres not a damn thing ANY OF YOU can say that will rain on my f-n parade. So lock and load....here comes KISS 2009!

COMMENT | If you don't want it - DON'T FUCKIN' BUY IT.
posted by : BRINE B
7/5/2009 2:21:29 PM

These headlines always seem like a cattle-call for a bunch of ass wipes to come in and yell about how much of a has been band they are. If you don't like the band and only want to bitch and complaine --- FUCK OFF.
This is going to be a great album and I CAN NOT WAIT. Paul
Stanley is the heart of this band and always has been. If he's got the reigns I've got no worries. It will rule. And when it does kick mucho ass.....not a fucking one of you BLOW-HARDS will come back and say...."Uh oh....I was wrong. That cd is awesome."
I know I just put a target on my back. But fuck off. I'm right. And when you fuckers are wrong....you won't be back. I've saw it a million times.

LET'S HEAR IT. PROVE ME RIGHT.

COMMENT | <>
posted by : Platypus
7/5/2009 2:23:51 PM

I'm really looking forward for this record,and i'm really hoping it's goin to be as good as they're telling it will be.

COMMENT | hagler67^^
posted by : brianca
7/5/2009 2:27:39 PM

I didn't see where anyone wrote that KI$$ was ripping off their fans. But I think they deceive their fans - for example, by hyping an album that, by their track record, will likely stiff (they did the same thing with Psycho Circus and it sucked), and dressing up Thayer and Singer like former members.

KI$$ also hypes their own demand - the present concert tour of casinos and fairs in Canada is only selling well in a few cities. Yes, they did a big tour in South America, but that market is starved for rock acts and I'm pretty sure that any rock and roll band with a big show would do well there. That's why KI$$ went there in the first place. KI$$ is all about hype.

I agree that KISSOLOGY was a terrific idea, and long overdue! The series was well done, but again the majority of it was focused on the Gene/Paul/Ace/Peter era and reunion because that's what the KI$$ fans want!

Here's the problem - as a fan of KISS, I'm tired of being fed the same product over and over and over. You're right, it's my choice whether to buy it or not, and I for one am not buying. Because all KI$$ has to offer today is a retro vibe that was tired many years ago!

COMMENT | yeah, right!
posted by : Haymaker
7/5/2009 2:35:32 PM

i remember all the blow-hard ki$$ sheep harping on and on before psycho circus came out - "oh, this is going to silence the critics once and for all", "this will be the best album since 'destroyer'" - and now, all the same fuckheads won't even talk about psycho circus.

the same thing will happen with this album - it will tank, the ki$$ sheep will retreat until $tanley and $immon$ hype them up so they can stand behind some other piece of shit that will also tank. it goes on and on and has been since the 70's. so keep pumping it up ki$$ sheep so we can all laugh our asses off at you again in six months when the new album is collecting dust in the bargain bins and used cd shops!

COMMENT | OK...brianca
posted by : Hazerfazer
7/5/2009 2:44:18 PM

good for you and "your opinion" I'm a KISS fan, don't speak for me. Peter and Ace ARE NOT IN KISS ANYMORE. This is KISS Mach 5. as for all the bashers....let us be....we want and look forward to this album...if you don't like it or the band...fine...go listen to the Jonas Brothers or Hoobastank or whatever else floats your f-n boat. Gawd I've never read such a bunch of negative bunch of shit from so many wanna be critics.

COMMENT | Haymaker
posted by : Hazerfazer
7/5/2009 2:48:08 PM

Baaa baaaaaa, I'm the blackest "sheep" of them all. Damn proud of it.

COMMENT | New KISS
posted by : CrissOlivaRules
7/5/2009 2:51:40 PM

and it's about fucking time. I'm sick of all the crappy Nickelback/Staind/Seether/Halestorm garbage that's flooded radio for the past eight years or so. Dammit, can't they write just one good song? No. But KISS can. KISS is responsible for some of the greatest pure rock'n'roll music ever recorded, and I am happy they are trying to recapture the magic. Who cares if they make a ton of money selling caskets and toilet mint with their likenesses on them, if you looked that fucking cool you would too! Quit bashing them if you don't like them and let those of us who appreciate who KISS is enjoy them for what may be the last time. I will be there to buy the new cd, and I will see them live, and no punk here will stop me from enjoying myself. Peace.

COMMENT | I don't know about the entire album, but......
posted by : iron_maiden_fan
7/5/2009 2:51:54 PM

The song Psycho Circus is AMAZING!!!!!!! Also, no ballads on the new album????? Forever is AMAZING!!!!!!!

COMMENT | Awesome
posted by : 45 ct
7/5/2009 3:47:13 PM

I for one can't wait for album and tour.. It will be great!!

COMMENT | Eric Singer
posted by : NEWFILM2000
7/5/2009 4:12:20 PM

is a kick ass drummer. Hearing his enthusiasm makes me want to hear what they've done.

COMMENT | Tommy Thayer & Eric Singer are Great Guys & Great Musicians!!!
posted by : regisboylejr
7/5/2009 4:13:04 PM

I don't know why there is so much animosity towards these two guys. They are both superior musicians & people. What groups are there that have all original members left? If you only listen to, buy new product from or go to concerts with gropus with all original members I guess you don't get out very often.

COMMENT | Rip Off
posted by : hagler67
7/5/2009 4:21:16 PM

I was replying to the comment above which stated the first single would be titled"I Wanna Be A Scab All Night And Rip Of The Fans Everyday."



COMMENT | Rock on KISS
posted by : Just_Lee
7/5/2009 4:47:41 PM

Can't wait for the new cd. To the bashers....keep bashing, you are helping keep KISS alive....believe it.

COMMENT | question:
posted by : rando
7/5/2009 5:10:04 PM

Why is it that nobody calls the new members in any other band "scabs"? Is it because those Kiss fans are just overgrown children--whiny, hateful little boys who don't want their favorite cartoon to change? Have they gotten themselves too worked up from years of bitching about Scrappy-Doo? Just curious.


Singer >> Criss
Thayer >> Ace (now)

This is gonna rock.

COMMENT |
posted by : scruffman
7/5/2009 5:13:05 PM

hey eric!!! I got an idea for an ogriginal make up look!!!
instead of being the cat man, you could be made up to look like a PETER!!!!! and not of the criss kind!! have two balls on the side of your mouth, and there you go PETER!!!

COMMENT | Hey Retards
posted by : Guitargod1219
7/5/2009 5:31:57 PM

I've been a KISS fan for 30 years...Although alot less as of late..
I agree with most comments here except for 3..

1. If you think KISS fans want to see Eric dressed as Catman and Thayer dressed as Space Ace you are fucking crazy! This is as lame as it gets. These guys should have their own makeup like Eric Carr did.
2. If you think we wanna see the same setlist over and over your crazy too. Let alone see the same fucking costumes..I know Eric can hold his own singing but KISS fans dont really give a fuck about Eric or Tommy singing and watering down a record..There's a reason these guys dont sing in the first place..Because it sucks...KISS wanted from the beginning for all 4 members to sing, i.e. the fucking Beatles..KISS are not the goddamn Beatles last time I checked..And yes, they're always trying to re-create the past (Psycho Circus anyone!) Doesn't work....Personally one of their best albums was the Carnival album that was the last without makeup because of its current sounding music.
3. I couldn't disagree more with a recent post as to the KISSOLOGY series..Several parts with Ace and Peter have been edited out (Tom Snyder interview for starters) and being that KISS claim to own every form of video in their "Vault". The collection pretty much is a dissapointment..You can find better/rarer shit online and in the form of bootlegs...


COMMENT |
posted by : canucksfan
7/5/2009 6:01:36 PM

when does this piece of shit hit the shelves?


COMMENT | Hey retards???
posted by : Hazerfazer
7/5/2009 6:07:13 PM

Damn! "Guitar God"( if in fact you are one.)...relaaaax! I do agree with you on the Carnival of Souls album. Look Paul and Gene OWN the "likeness's of Cat and Space Ace.....Peter and Ace signed that shit away..they didn't have to but they did. I've been fan for the same amount of time as you, It doesn't matter to me who the fuck wears the "Cat" or the Space Ace mask". KISS is really Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons,(mostly Paul in my opinion) They tried to get Ace and Pete back....IT DIDN'T WORK. Yeah blame Paul and Gene..for whatever (you and everybody has a theory) the fact is Tommy and Eric are IN KISS, have been for longer then the original 2, and if you think about it this way, its a pretty good tribute to the guys who first wore that shit. The next KISS album is gonna be a KISS album....just like the new WHITESNAKE is a new WHITESNAKE album...do you know who's in Whitesnake now?? other then Dave Coverdale??? cuz it's certainly NOT the "original" Snake! and theres a TON of other bands that are doing the same damn thing. All of you Tommy Eric bashers can suck the big fat hairy gorilla meat - I'll say it again KISS IS BACK in '09 baby....either join the party or get the fuck out!

COMMENT | No filler?
posted by : Inferius
7/5/2009 6:30:41 PM

All any Kiss album ever consists of is filler. They don't put out records, they create excuses to go on tour.

Kiss does not produce good music, what they do is put on an exciting show. They should just forget about albums, and just do what they do best: put on face paint and blast pyro.

COMMENT | Kissology
posted by : JRSPON
7/5/2009 7:26:19 PM

I also loved Kissology, but it broke my heart when i herd Ace do his solo on the lasy tour, some of the worst guitar playing i have ever herd, and this is from a die hard fan for 30 years!!!!!

COMMENT |
posted by : Another Generic Username 666
7/5/2009 7:45:54 PM

I do not for ONE SECOND believe that the album was written and performed only by Kiss members.

Not for ONE SECOND.

COMMENT | No matter what anyone says about Kiss
posted by : JJJB
7/5/2009 8:01:50 PM

Eric Singer is a CLASS ACT and a great drummer. He's played with the best in the world. Also a great guy.

I don't condone wearing Peter's makeup but Gene is the boss and this is his job. We all do things every day at work we don't wanna do because they're the ones who PAY US.

Get it, kids ??

COMMENT | Sooooo funny
posted by : Dogface
7/5/2009 8:26:09 PM

The KISS bashers are starting to sound desperate here...this album could be the greatest album in the history of music and the people who come here and constantly bash and moan and whinge will do it anyway, I get a laugh out of the ridiculous comments on here.

Really looking forward to hearing it, and really looking forward to the bashers coming on here when its released and giving me my daily dose of laughter.

COMMENT | THIS IS NOT KISS
posted by : THRASHMONGER
7/5/2009 8:43:19 PM

But reading the info, this might actually turn out to be a good Paul Stanley album...

COMMENT | 1st day buyer
posted by : RiotAct666
7/5/2009 9:39:20 PM

New album will go down in Kisstory as one of their best.

COMMENT | I'm thrilled...
posted by : Mick Marz
7/5/2009 10:12:21 PM

if it's true that the new album features only Paul, Gene, Tommy, & Eric. Although that's how it should always be, we all know that it's not been that way for a loooooong time.

Singer's interview makes me very eager to hear the new disc. And knowing that Tommy & Eric are gonna sing will make it kinda interesting. I'll buy it day one.

COMMENT | The reason why
posted by : CaptainU
7/5/2009 11:10:54 PM

Listen the reason why Eric stressed that, only the 4 of them played on the album was simple, because in the late 70's and very early 80's they to hire studio musicians to come in and play the parts of Ace and Peter cuz they just weren't up to snuff. It's bullshit that back in the day they sold us albums as kiss but it was....how do you haters put it......a bunch of scabs playing on the records. But they still put all of there faces on the albums and made you believe it was kiss, so right then and there made me believe that kiss was a product bigger than the individuals in it. Reading the book in the box set opened my eyes quite a bit to the world of kiss. In reality the bottom line is this.....Tommy and Eric can play rings around Ace and Peter, just check out the live stuff from the psycho circus tour compared to anything lately, they just played slowed and sloppy and peter just simply couldn't play. Now Ace might be able to still do it, but Tommy is carrying on the spirit of Kiss. I'm fucking ecstatic over the new album. Bring it on Kiss. I'm fucking with you, and NO they don't have to sell me a line to buy it, cuz i'm a fucking fan for life.

COMMENT | i think that
posted by : megal0maniac
7/5/2009 11:42:10 PM

carnival sucked, cause it didn't sound much like kiss.
Psycho Circus ... on the other hand sounded like a collection of solo tracks with a bunch of very strong numbers..... in there... i didn't mind it at all, and thought it was rather good actually !!!

COMMENT | it's not like GNR
posted by : megal0maniac
7/5/2009 11:44:44 PM

if KISS deliver 4-5 MEGA ANTHEMS this will sell decently... if it's a supermarket deal as well, they will stock this in great numbers.... pre-purchasing copies....

GNR offered a non GNR album - and it tanked ! BTW where's that video of "better" ? or worse ... ?!

COMMENT | 'No Ballads, No Slow Songs, No Filler'
posted by : Manik
7/6/2009 12:11:37 AM

No Ace or Peter either.
The awnser is simple.. Go to Florida and hire a private detective. Find the Brothers Hoffman, Eric and Brian of Deicide. Make them members of KISS. The two greatest metal guitarists of all time. That would be an awesome KISS!!

COMMENT | here are some fun facts
posted by : Woke Up Dead
7/6/2009 12:40:34 AM

First of all Eric Singer is the best drummer Kiss ever had so what gives with all the crying about makeup. Most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Not liking a band because of who is or isn't wearing makeup.

Eric Singer played on Revenge and Carnival of Souls in replacement of Eric Carr (RIP). I think that legitimizes him as an important member of the band. Those were both good albums. Eric Singer was then replaced by Peter Criss who is not a good drummer. So Eric Singer got kicked out because of Peter Criss and then even after Peter Criss got kicked out because of Peter Criss, Eric was gratious enough to come back and bang some skins. Give the guy a break. Besides, he does a pretty fucking good job at Black Diamond.

I've said this before, if this wasn't a band that had ever worn makeup... NOBODY would give a fuck that Ace and Peter were gone. NOBODY. They both stopped contributing anything worthwhile more than 30 years ago. Psycho Circus was weak assed for the most part and having Ace and Peter back did nothing to prevent that.

When Eric Singer plays and you are in the audience, it looks like you're watching Peter Criss and he just got really good all of a sudden.

I'll base my opinion of this album on its merits, not who isn't playing on it.

COMMENT | rando
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
7/6/2009 1:24:29 AM

Could it be because Tommy and Eric aren't smart enough to design their own stage costumes and makeup??????

Eric Carr>>Eric Singer
Vinnie Vincent>>Tommy GAYER

COMMENT | hagler67
posted by : zeets
7/6/2009 1:59:25 AM

the Kissology set would be better if Paul didn't go back and over-dub his vocals on the show from Australia ( vol. 2)

And funny how on the commentary section there's no sign of Ace or Peter.

And no one outside of the serious fanbase knows that Tommy and Eric are not Ace or Peter...so yeah I consider that a rip-off.

COMMENT |
posted by : geeker
7/6/2009 2:15:26 AM

*Yawn* another album not to buy............. Kiss lost me after Creatures Of The Night

COMMENT |
posted by : stonecold316
7/6/2009 10:08:03 AM

Eric and Tommy have a lot of talent and with them on the new album, should make it great. Can't wait to hear it. only 14 more days to watch KISS in Halifax show everyone how the big boys do it.

COMMENT | Cocaine Booger
posted by : rando
7/6/2009 10:23:35 AM

If I cared about a performer's ability to design hair and makeup, I'd be spending all my money attending musicals. Please don't take this badly, but perhaps you should be more careful who you're calling "gayer".


...And the same can be said about all you other pansys who are more concerned about makeup than you are about music. Really, are you KIDDING me?!!! How many Blabbermouth aliases does Paris Hilton have?

COMMENT |
posted by : rando
7/6/2009 10:27:04 AM

Oh, and good luck getting Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent back in the band. Those guys definitely rocked, but the past is gone.

COMMENT | whoops
posted by : rando
7/6/2009 10:31:54 AM

I meant "Perez" Hilton, not Paris. Outside of the people on this site, I think he's the one most concerned with Eric and Tommy's hair and makeup. Paris probably has an opinion too, but I doubt she cares as much as Blabbermouth posters.

COMMENT | actually sounds interesting
posted by : Sharon Tate Baby
7/6/2009 10:50:37 AM

but I won't buy it until I hear it.

If you saw one Kiss show you've seen them all. I saw them back in the 70s with Priest as the opener then saw them again on the reunion tour. I hope they do something new because it is always the same show. Make-up, pyro, breathing fire and spitting blood was pretty entertaining back in 1976 but now it is nothing shocking. They should update their live act and set list and give the fans something new to go see. The 3D shit was lame and barely worked so don't go there.

Also, Gene hardly played on any of the albums since Hotter Than Hell. He barely played on Destroyer. I know he plays it live but he definitely didn't play or write the bass line on Detroit Rock City. Paul has been the only consistent member of Kiss. Gene is the one they should replace. At least in the studio and songwriting process.

COMMENT | Wheee....
posted by : KISSOFF 2004
7/6/2009 10:54:34 AM

....same negative comments from the same usual suspects. Must be a KISS thread.

Ah hell, I'll play along and post my same positive reply:

I can't wait until the new album comes out!! The details sound promising. New music from KISS and from ACE on the horizon. This fan is beyond thrilled.

That sums it up.

NP: Black Sabbath "Volume 4"

COMMENT | Whatever...
posted by : BassInYerFace
7/6/2009 11:11:25 AM

No Ballads, No Slow Songs, No Filler.

No Ace, No Peter, = No Interest.

It would be easy to accept Kiss was progressing & doing something new if they gave new identities to new members. Also, how about new costumes & a new stage show, instead of the stuff you did over 30 years ago!

COMMENT | WE SHALL SEE
posted by : NYBassman1
7/6/2009 11:37:15 AM

Gene and Paul's band. Ace and Peter were there when classics were recorded. Great musicians. They had demons that caused them to sabotage themselves several times. (Ace seems to have his at bay at this time.) Gene and Paul have made great music with other musicians. My issue is with those that consider Tommy Thayer to be a great guitarist. Why? Eric C, Eric S, Bruce K and Vinnie V ALL contributed NEW material to the band. Tommy has copied Ace, maybe a little Bruce, and ghosted on a CD or two. HOWEVER, hopefully, with Paul's direction, he shall do a passable job on the new CD. (Based on BnB, I am not sure. Saw them a few times and was not impressed.) We shall see. I hope for the best.

COMMENT | $cab imposters
posted by : Get up and make it work
7/7/2009 6:56:45 AM

Superior musician ??

Why can't this $cab keep a job? I'm in Alice Cooper band, now I'm not. I'm in $cab Ki$$, now I'm not. Better go back to Alice Cooper. Nope, Gene is calling, time to impersonate Peter Criss again. Oh no, Paul fired me for the real Kiss reunion. Better go back to Alice Cooper. That didn't work, better go back to impersonating Peter Criss again..

COMMENT | fuckya, singer, you stoopid looking scabcat
posted by : bumbarf
7/8/2009 5:30:15 PM

go sing 'beth' and pretend its you, fuckface . criss may be old and tired, but he was NEVER a phony scab piece o crap.



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