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Gene Simmons: “We are the hardest-working band in show business, but we do have an awful lot of fun. I have more fun than the Pope!“

By Jason Hunt

With Kiss’s final world tour on hold, the Demon takes time out to partner up with Gibson on a new line of bass guitars, G2

Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley of KISS perform at The Forum on February 16, 2019 in Inglewood, CA

Four-hour career-spanning Kiss documentary to air in June

By Richard Bienstock

A&E’s Biography: KISStory will feature new interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

Signed guitars from Bon Jovi, Kiss and Ghost headline massive auction to benefit Roadie Relief

By Richard Bienstock

Fundraiser will assist music industry workers affected by the COVID-19 shutdown

Gene Simmons: “People remember a classic and simple bassline more than they do the actual song”

By Amit Sharma

The outspoken Kiss four-stringer on his new line of Gibson G² guitars and basses, the infectious energy of Eddie Van Halen and his favorite basslines of all time

Gene Simmons pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen: “Not since Hendrix did anyone change the game like Edward“

By Gene Simmons

The God of Thunder remembers Eddie and those early days when he produced the Van Halen Zero demos

Ace Frehley's stage-used 1993 Gibson Les Paul heads to auction

By Jackson Maxwell

Frehley is pictured holding the guitar – which was the basis of Gibson's Ace Frehley Signature Les Paul – on the September 1996 Kiss special issue of Guitar World

Watch Ace Frehley play classic Kiss songs in the Guitar World studio

By Jackson Maxwell

The Spaceman himself shows off some classic Kiss riffs - in all their attitude-filled, swaggering glory

Paul Stanley plays Kiss Klassics from home during self-quarantine: "It's me and you hanging out"

By Richard Bienstock

Watch the Kiss man riff on Makin’ Love, Got to Choose and more

Gene Simmons: "Many guitarists call their instruments 'axes', but nobody trademarked it. Except this guy!"

By Lee Barrett

The fire-breathing Kiss frontman and bassist on being the hardest working, hardest rocking band in the business

Kiss want to bring out all former members for their final show

By Richard Bienstock

Longtime manager Doc McGhee hints at a reunion with Ace Frehley and co

The top 20 guitar stories of 2019

By Richard Bienstock

From Queen to Gilmour, JoBo to Tool, here are the stories that got the guitar world talking this year

Kiss Legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Talk Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick and More

By Richard Bienstock

"The only thing that means anything to me is you get up onstage and people love what you do." In a characteristically no-holds-barred interview with GW, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley discuss 'The End of the Road.'

Tommy Thayer Reflects on Going from Kiss Fan to Spaceman to the End of the Road

By Richard Bienstock

“This is 45 years of a phenomenon, really, and I’m just honored to be a part of it.”

Guitarist's Hair Catches on Fire Onstage—and He Doesn’t Miss a Beat

By Richard Bienstock

Arena rock cover band Hairball were performing Kiss’ “Detroit Rock City” at the time.

Watch Kiss Perform “Detroit Rock City,” “Love Gun” at the Whisky A Go Go

By Richard Bienstock

The band played a rare club show in Hollywood for SiriusXM.

Kiss at War: “The Gloves Are Off” Between Frehley and Simmons

By Guitar World Staff

Original guitarist hits back after Simmons' exclusive Guitar World interview

'Kissworld—The Best of Kiss' Set for Release on January 25

By Richard Bienstock

The new greatest hits package is timed to coincide with the launch of the band's End of the Road final tour.

Kiss Announce Second Leg of ‘End of the Road’ World Tour

By Richard Bienstock

The dates kick off August 6, 2019 in Florida.

Ace Frehley Breaks Down His New Album, 'Spaceman'

By Richard Bienstock

“I’ve always been a ‘fly by the seat of his pants’ kinda guy.” Ace Frehley discusses gear, his reunion with Gene Simmons and the genesis of his new album, 'Spaceman.'

James Corden Joins Kiss to Perform "Rock and Roll All Nite" on 'The Late Late Show'

By Richard Bienstock

"I wanna watch Ken Burns all night," Corden sings, "and play golf everyday."