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Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick and bassist Gene Simmons perform at Stabler Arena on October 1, 1992, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

“I’ve always missed being in Kiss, but if that meant being the Spaceman like Tommy, I wouldn’t want to do it”: Bruce Kulick was never invited to rejoin Kiss – and he's OK with that

By Matt Owen published

Kulick was around for Kiss' under-appreciated no-makeup era, but when the band's first reunion fell through, he was never invited back

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“It’s been interesting doing the avatars so far... it’ll take some time to get the imagery where we want it to be”: Tommy Thayer looks to a virtual future with Kiss, and considers “options on the table” because he’s not ready to retire yet

By Andrew Daly published

Kiss’s longest-serving guitarist looks back on growing into his onstage role and eventually writing one of the band’s standards, and what lies ahead after the rock institution’s final shows

Ace Frehley performs onstage with Kiss at the International Ampitheater in Chicago, Illinois on September 22, 1979

From rocket-shooting Les Pauls to 'bananas' Superstrats: 10 iconic Kiss guitars that powered rock's most outrageous band

By Andrew Daly published

10 bonkers guitars that chart the history of the American hard-rock institution

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Kiss's Tommy Thayer names 11 guitarists who shaped his sound

By Andrew Daly published

The Spaceman offers his pick of the greatest riff-masters, salutes the player who invented the power chord and reveals the guitarist his bandmates compare him to (and it's not Ace Frehley)

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Tommy Thayer is teaching you how to play his favorite KISS solos over on the Gibson App

By Matt Parker published

The guitarist will walk you through the leads from Black Diamond, Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud and Psycho Circus

Gene Simmons (left) and Paul Stanley perform with Kiss at the Mediolanum Forum on May 18, 2010 in Milan, Italy

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

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Kiss's Tommy Thayer: “My legacy will be a guy who came in, worked hard, and was the glue that kept the band together”

By Greg Prato published

The rock icons' longest-serving lead guitarist on their massive End of the Road Tour, what the future holds, and his recent guest appearance on Carmine Appice’s Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary Box Set

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

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

By Richard Bienstock published

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

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

By Richard Bienstock published

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

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

By Richard Bienstock published

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

Epiphone Debuts Three New Signature Models, Including Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer

By Guitar World Staff published

Epiphone has announced three new artist signature models, including the Tommy Thayer “White Lightning” Explorer.

Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer Discusses Epiphone White Lightning Les Paul, Momoiro Clover Z and More

By John Katic published

Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer to Perform with Steel Panther at NAMMJAM 2015

By Guitar World Staff published

Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer Discusses 'Montrose' — The Record That Changed My Life

By Tommy Thayer published

Review: Epiphone Spaceman Tommy Thayer Signature Les Paul

By Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario published

If the Kiss Army were to appoint a general, it would have to be the band’s lead guitarist, Tommy “Spaceman” Thayer.

Dear Guitar Hero: Tommy Thayer of Kiss Talks Makeup Sex, His Signature Epiphone "Spaceman" Guitar, Replacing Ace Frehley and More

By Brad Angle published

His first brush with success came in the Eighties with rockers Black ’N Blue, and now he’s the lead guitarist in Kiss. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

Interview: Kiss Guitarist Tommy Thayer Discusses His Signature Epiphone "Spaceman" Les Paul

By John Katic published

Epiphone Announces Tommy Thayer Signature "Spaceman" Les Paul

By Damian Fanelli published