Latest about Ace Frehley
Bruce Kulick remembers Ace Frehley, and the Frehley-era Kiss song that caused him the most trouble
The underrated guitar great recalls his 12 years trying to emulate the Spaceman while bringing something fresh to the band, all the time wondering how Frehley’s playing connected with so many guitarists around the world
Gene Simmons apologizes for previous comments saying Ace Frehley dying due to a series of “bad decisions”
The former Kiss guitarist passed away in October, following a fatal fall at his home studio
The lost Ace Frehley interview, the year's best new gear and 2025's guitarists of the year – only in the new Guitar World
Includes a tribute to Space Ace and our guide to the biggest guitar news of the year, plus Nuno Bettencourt, 40 years of PRS Guitars and our first official transcription of Young Man Blues from Live at Leeds
John 5 on his final conversations with Ace Frehley and working on Peter Criss’ new record
The Mötley Crüe guitarist reflects on losing his greatest influence, reveals what’s great about the former Kiss drummer’s upcoming album, and his hopes for another tour with Richie Kotzen
Inspired by Kiss, Metallica and Dokken, DRAIN’s Cody Chavez is the hardcore hero who isn’t afraid to shred
The Jackson die-hard thought he’d never be good enough to solo – then he surprised himself. He explains how his playing on new album …IS YOUR FRIEND was influenced by Dimebag Darrell, James Hetfield – and one specific George Lynch guitar solo
Gene Simmons on how he wished he’d handled his relationship with Ace Frehley differently
Simmons says he wishes he’d practiced more tough love on his former bandmate when they were younger
John 5 discusses the loss of Ace Frehley – and confirms he was set to appear on the Kiss icon’s next album
5 previously lent his chops to Frehley’s Origins, Vol. 1 and Origins, Vol. 2 cover albums, and was set to play on the third before Frehley’s death
The daredevil ‘Smoker’ Les Paul that Ace Frehley used on his final Kiss tour is heading to auction
Frehley used the modified guitar during his final tours with Kiss
Anthony Esposito’s unique career alongside Ace Frehley, George Lynch and Jake E. Lee
The upright bassist with no previous experience of rock joined Lynch Mob and spent years telling it like it is to his guitar player bosses. He reveals what he’d always tried to explain to Lynch, the pain of losing Frehley and his concerns for Lee
