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The glam-rock guitarist who accidentally turned down Kiss
By Janelle Borg published
Punky Meadows, best known as the guitarist for glam-rock outfit Angel, sets the record straight on auditioning for Kiss, being chosen on the spot, but never actually making the band…

Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of Kiss legends
By Janelle Borg published
As the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the two are carving their own musical path together under the moniker Stanley Simmons

The Smoker, the Rocket-Shooting Les Paul… Ace Frehley’s 5 most iconic Kiss guitars
By Andrew Daly published
Because to be Spaceman in Kiss, a plain old blackguard Tele ain't gonna cut it

Vinnie Vincent says his new record rivals Zeppelin, Hendrix and the Beatles – but he won’t release it if people don’t buy the single for $300 apiece
By Matt Owen published
Guitarmageddon will be previewed with lead single Ride the Serpent – which can be bought directly from the former Kiss guitarist's website for up to $300

Ace Frehley on how Frehley’s Comet sent his post-Kiss career into orbit
By Andrew Daly published
In his final interview for Guitar World magazine (conducted in early 2025 and not published until now), Ace Frehley looks back on the 1987 album that brought him back into the limelight

“It’s got the vibe of a madman”: Ace Frehley’s 6 greatest Kiss guitar moments
By Andrew Daly published
You wanted a list and you got a list but, oh boy, was it hard to whittle it down to six

My time with the Spaceman – why Ace Frehley was one hero you had to meet
By Nick Bowcott published
As artist relations for Marshall and GW journo, Nick Bowcott got to be pretty close to the late Kiss co-founder. Here he recounts some fun times on Earth with the Spaceman

The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley
By Andrew Daly published
The Spaceman leaves a legacy of millions of fans rocked, countless players inspired, and a rock guitar scene that will never be the same again

Tommy Thayer says there is still more in store for Kiss
By Phil Weller published
More shows, avatars, and new music? The band still has a bright future despite retiring from touring, Thayer says

Bruce Kulick remembers Ace Frehley, and the Frehley-era Kiss song that caused him the most trouble
By Andrew Daly published
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
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