<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Paul-stanley ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/tag/paul-stanley Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:18:56 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “Doors are immediately opened for us, but once you’re in the room they don’t necessarily give you the benefit of the doubt”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of two Kiss legends ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/stanley-simmons-on-following-in-their-fathers-footsteps UBeXTsJ6TqxWZKuySbbTsG Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:18:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We certainly had differences, but that’s what family is about”: Kiss honor Ace Frehley with candlelit tribute at their first show in nearly 2 years ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/kiss-pay-tribute-to-ace-frehley-at-kiss-kruise pu6WjFEQQHvintUYfksYFQ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:34:19 +0000 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:13:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ From the shred heroics of Joe Satriani to the melodic mastery of George Benson and fascinating phrasing of Yvette Young, we chart 25 game-changing Ibanez guitarists ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/the-25-most-important-ibanez-guitarists dJMxmk2gjmNXx7UASQGWM6 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:14:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I did the least amount of overdubs on Alive! – I’ll let the fans decide why that is…” Ace Frehley looks beyond his next Origins album to his travel guitar, more touring and even reconciling with Kiss ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/ace-frehley-origins-vol-3 hTADCtex2idTvtreiNPnyh Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:21:15 +0000 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:17:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’d been playing guitar full-time for 25 years, and when I got to play on a Deep Purple album it was just one chord!” Meet Tommy Denander, the session guitar great who’s worked with everyone from Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson to Joe Perry and Ace Frehley ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/tommy-denander-session-guitar-radioactive 4bY5RoRPx2adnChQpCrGqd Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:33:50 +0000 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:25:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ “They just kept on coming in and borrowing my equipment”: Kiss’ controversial live album, Alive!, didn’t just borrow its title from Peter Frampton – it also features some of his gear ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/kiss-borrowed-peter-framptons-gear-for-alive 9dhqh9y645dErZrTQPFgNW Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:54:09 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:51:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m the kind of guy that never says never. I don’t hate Paul or Gene. We’re rock and roll brothers”: Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/ace-frehley-sets-the-record-straight-on-where-things-stand-with-kiss 5nNsjE5bfoAjsMdeuUpPuH Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:31:00 +0000 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:19:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We never claimed to be virtuosos, we were virtu-no-sos! Call them overdubs or call them replacing things that weren’t up to snuff. I make no apologies”: Paul Stanley on the success (and controversies) of Kiss' Alive! and the band's upcoming unmasked gig ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/paul-stanley-kiss-alive-50th-anniversary qoPKTmJKqzAjtsbHgzTAnP Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:12:29 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:49:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ “At that point, they were making better Les Pauls than Gibson was”: Kiss' Paul Stanley broke new ground by trading his Gibsons for Ibanez guitars – and by teaming up with the iconic Japanese brand for an early signature model ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/paul-stanley-on-trading-his-gibsons-for-ibanez-guitars eKZGjawerk3Vd3Au6HSP2n Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:20:40 +0000 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:53:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A lot of the misconceptions were created by Paul and Gene. They still say in interviews that they fired me, but I was never fired from Kiss”: Ace Frehley sets the record straight on his multiple departures from Kiss ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/ace-frehley-sets-the-record-straight-on-his-multiple-departures-from-kiss Ziw7baDqRdAWfDLcYaUiFj Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:41:20 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:10:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I haven't played much... I thought if I started playing, I would miss playing with the band and doing what we do”: Paul Stanley admits he hasn't picked up the guitar in a while for fear he'll miss Kiss ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/paul-stanley-misses-playing-guitar-onstage-with-kiss asYZXxxPuBpnDLS8HjzDQe Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:42:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This is unforgettable. This guitar will stay in my private collection”: Paul Stanley played this Gibson Flying V at the final Kiss concerts – now he’s gifted it to a high-profile vintage guitar dealer ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kiss-paul-stanley-gibson-flying-v-gift wH9hgZKEQqtBbetXXqxABL Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:28:17 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:21:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have tried to destroy my reputation over the years. 10,000 Volts is going to make them look like imbeciles”: He may have missed Kiss’ last-ever performance, but Ace Frehley is set to make a statement with his new solo album ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ace-frehley-10000-volts-statement CZVPot4fAUSWVcHh5dTHVe Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:37:44 +0000 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:24:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I've never been a fan of tapping, tricks or whammy bars. There have been a few greats, like Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads, but what they did came from somewhere”: Kiss's Paul Stanley names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kiss-paul-stanley-names-11-guitarists-who-shaped-his-sound ve4QZv2X7JgjummChNiGcP Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:11:32 +0000 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ The widow of Paul Stanley’s former guitar tech is suing Kiss for wrongful death ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kiss-sued-by-guitar-tech-family-covid-death 4ZUjHZGRFH58BmDfLnBTqX Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:10:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ From rocket-shooting Les Pauls to 'bananas' Superstrats: 10 iconic Kiss guitars that powered rock's most outrageous band ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/iconic-kiss-guitars w55i6tUe476Hw3TZZ2LwDJ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:36:09 +0000 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:18:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2023: Ibanez announces bumper signature guitar drop, introducing new models for Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Lari Basilio, Paul Stanley, Martin Miller and Ichika Nito ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ibanez-signature-guitars-2023 wCdisGGNNugpMeJx9h8EqZ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:45:01 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:25:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Only known Kiss soundboard recording with Mark St. John set for official release this spring ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/new-kiss-off-the-soundboard-bootleg-with-mark-st-john Hja5o4ubnCxH2ty7AkSpWf Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:13:16 +0000 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:20:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kiss-paul-stanley-gene-simmons-classic-tracks wnsDbvJGx4BVAR3PdNYXwU Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:44:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vinnie Vincent's controversial Kiss solos drove Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley mad – watch one of the guitarist's craziest live wigouts ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/vinnie-vincent-kiss-solo-paul-stanley-gene-simmons KmBo6cTBrE3Tvvk9mQWCcc Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:42:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Paul Stanley on Soul Station: "I got into music for the freedom of it. If it’s not to everyone’s liking, I guess nothing is" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/paul-stanley-soul-station nUU3p8xumxiAGE2r2Uj6Yg Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:01:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley on a potential future Kiss reunion: “Anything's possible” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ace-frehley-kiss-reunion kfTuTpmYcjLnTg3eUei49B Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:59:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss cancel Pennsylvania show after Paul Stanley tests positive for COVID ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/paul-stanley-covid kKM6N8ZZrYSbYHK4F2UDyU Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:44:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Four-hour career-spanning Kiss documentary to air in June ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/four-hour-career-spanning-kiss-documentary-to-air-in-june GAcPMWZwQiPhZtSSpWeRX6 Mon, 03 May 2021 16:32:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slash, Joe Perry, Paul Stanley star in the first Rock Camp official movie trailer ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/slash-joe-perry-paul-stanley-star-in-the-first-rock-camp-official-movie-trailer JCA9sQjHovCNiEtumtoFCj Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:14:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Paul Stanley plays Kiss Klassics from home during self-quarantine: "It's me and you hanging out" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/paul-stanley-plays-kiss-klassics-from-home-during-self-quarantine-its-me-and-you-hanging-out NPPsNh6Y3bKyrXsUCMoRd Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:31:11 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:32:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar legends unite to wish Neal Schon a happy birthday, including Slash, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and many more ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/guitar-legends-unite-to-wish-neal-schon-a-happy-birthday-including-slash-steve-vai-joe-satriani-and-many-more x3ss5qqAaxnvHDSVzLeX2L Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:52:47 +0000 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:50:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss want to bring out all former members for their final show ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kiss-want-to-bring-out-all-former-members-for-their-final-show Dn6tWyEzsnpdBMLV5eqrdf Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:56:40 +0000 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Talk Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick and More ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/kiss-legends-gene-simmons-and-paul-stanley-talk-ace-frehley-vinnie-vincent-bruce-kulick-and-more icTtmsJ8jSy8ghmjg5ADRJ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:51:17 +0000 Tue, 22 Oct 2019 21:43:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch Kiss Perform “Detroit Rock City,” “Love Gun” at the Whisky A Go Go ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/watch-kiss-perform-detroit-rock-city-love-gun-at-the-whisky-a-go-go 3ingWXnaDQWn2ev4mwKRgi Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:24:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Kissworld—The Best of Kiss' Set for Release on January 25 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kissworldthe-best-of-kiss-set-for-release-on-january-25 JCTrk6UsLeTeQKn5vzdT4m Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:52:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss Announce 'End of the Road' Farewell Tour ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kiss-announce-end-of-the-road-farewell-tour K5wHhgZnLs6gYUBcGtdWyV Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:36:31 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:02:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley Announces New Album, 'Spaceman' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ace-frehley-announces-new-album-spaceman cnuBfexZv7NyNH56f3mztJ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:32:07 +0000 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:12:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch John 5 Play Jimi Hendrix's SG Custom, Paul Stanley's Ibanez Iceman and Jason Becker's Peavey "Numbers" Guitar ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/watch-john5-play-jimi-hendrix-sg-custom-paul-stanley-ibanez-iceman-and-jason-becker-peavey-numbers-guitar BXKraSXKLj9to23Gk5XGZN Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:20:37 +0000 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:11:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons to Reunite for Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ace-frehley-and-gene-simmons-reunite-hurricane-harvey-benefit-concert 6aHTP8EHpftM4UgKefSF47 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:33:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Paul Stanley: Five Things We Learned from His New Ernie Ball 'String Theory' Episode ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/paul-stanley-five-things-we-learned-his-new-ernie-ball-string-theory-episode NCL7iGmp4AFhUt92qbdqd6 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:09:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone Made an EDM Track Out of Paul Stanley's Stage Banter — and It's Glorious ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/someone-made-edm-track-out-paul-stanleys-stage-banter-and-its-glorious 74GSJTHuMoDaTTDB7NYhv8 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:06:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 21 Greatest Kiss Songs ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/21-best-kiss-songs 5NxMuD6YvaM4aDcAXKF6GE Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:50:46 +0000 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:19:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley Premiere "Fire and Water" Music Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ace-frehley-and-paul-stanley-premiere-fire-and-water-music-video qfJ7dPaQWkRfQ2RgZfv5dm Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:51:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley Premiere New Song, "Fire and Water" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ace-frehley-and-paul-stanley-premiere-new-song-fire-and-water C7XRoe8W9kw3S6J2HVPepi Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:22:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ace Frehley Covers "White Room," Reunites with Paul Stanley on New Album ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ace-frehley-covers-white-room-reunites-paul-stanley-new-album BUVepJJgZRGKCgPE9dw2P8 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:07:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Foo Fighters Enlist Van Halen's David Lee Roth, Slash, Kiss' Paul Stanley and More for Dave Grohl's Birthday Show ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/foo-fighters-enlist-david-lee-roth-slash-paul-stanley-and-more-dave-grohls-birthday-show UeXrSDJw6RbfQDYKgjJ8fL Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:40:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Paul Stanley's Folgers Commercial Resurfaces Online — Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/paul-stanleys-folgers-commecrial-resurfaces-online-video 7CRCJBbcuBaP9QetgvX3xP Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:10:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ibanez Introduces Three New Versions of Paul Stanley Signature Guitar ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ibanez-introduces-paul-stanley-signature-guitar t4t5cZPW4wBwo4CQjmGW4R Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:38:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss Co-Founder Paul Stanley Talks New Autobiography, 'Face the Music: A Life Exposed' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kiss-co-founder-paul-stanley-talks-new-autobiography-face-music-life-exposed MD7feho4jjJsm9GC226GkN Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kiss Guitarist Paul Stanley Talks Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Being Ignored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/kiss-guitarist-paul-stanley-talks-ace-frehley-peter-criss-and-being-ignored-rock-and-roll-hall-fame agnca2tLdEieyPb6qM9jJR Mon, 31 Mar 2014 16:54:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Book Review: Kiss’ Paul Stanley Lets It All Hang Loose in Autobiography ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/book-review-kiss-paul-stanley-lets-it-all-hang-loose-autobiography UvaJR4qiCTBDiPPf2MTiiF Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:23:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Holiday 2012 Guitar World Available Now: Aerosmith's New Album, 40 Years of Kiss, Soundgarden, Holiday Gift Guide and More ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/holiday-2012-guitar-world-available-now-aerosmiths-new-album-40-years-kiss-soundgarden x5pAGjePAKj3PbDx4A2Va5 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:28:03 +0000 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 09:34:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Massive, Limited-Edition 'Kiss Monster Book' Costs $4,250 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/massive-limited-edition-kiss-monster-book-costs-4250 LCq7HgyxewYWCjZmufWzyT Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:38:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Motley Crue and Kiss Announce Co-Headlining U.S. Tour ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/motley-crue-and-kiss-announce-co-headlining-us-tour LXdmGBnPKH6A8mR5kBbio9 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:38:45 +0000