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Vinnie Vincent's controversial Kiss solos drove Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley mad – watch one of the guitarist's craziest live wigouts
By Jackson Maxwell published
Vincent brought an of-the-moment edge to Kiss's hard-rock sound in the early '80s, but his attention-grabbing antics proved to be unpopular with the band's two leaders

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons rate Kiss's lead guitarists and reflect on the band's history in this classic 2014 GW interview
By Richard Bienstock published
In their five decades as a band, Kiss have had five lead guitarists. Here, the band's core members reflect on each of them – their strengths, their weaknesses, and how they meshed with the rest of the band

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"
By Mark McStea published
The perennial guitarist discusses his soul- and R&B-flavored side project, the group's new ear-catching album Now and Then, and the possibility of a Kiss reunion record down the line

Ace Frehley on a potential future Kiss reunion: “Anything's possible”
By Sam Roche published
“If the money’s right and it’s presented to me in the right way, anything can happen,” the Kiss founding guitarist says

Kiss cancel Pennsylvania show after Paul Stanley tests positive for COVID
By Matt Parker published
Frontman reportedly doing well as the band reiterate that the whole touring party is double-vaccinated

Four-hour career-spanning Kiss documentary to air in June
By Richard Bienstock published
A&E’s Biography: KISStory will feature new interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley

Slash, Joe Perry, Paul Stanley star in the first Rock Camp official movie trailer
By Richard Bienstock published
New film documents the 25-year history of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp

Paul Stanley plays Kiss Klassics from home during self-quarantine: "It's me and you hanging out"
By Richard Bienstock published
Watch the Kiss man riff on Makin’ Love, Got to Choose and more
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