Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons to hit the road together The sons of KISS stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons are hitting the road together for their first tour as music duo Stanley Simmons. BANG Premier · Apr 10
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley The Independent UK · Apr 9
"He had to talk down agun-toting S.W.A.T. team after AceFrehley accidentally shot himself." For 40 years, Danny Francis kept rock stars out of trouble - and his stories prove it When Danny Francis died in 2025, he left behind a lifetime of memories with Paul McCartney, Bad Company, Kiss, Bon Jovi, Cher and more Louder · Mar 19
KISS avatar show is 'gonna blow everybody's minds' KISS vocalist Paul Stanley has promised fans the Las Vegas avatar show is going to be ground-breaking in a number of ways. BANG Premier · Mar 18
"Why have Kiss lasted in a town like Detroit? 'Cos we appeal to the real masses, the great unwashed of America." In 2003, Kiss fans coughed up $1,000 for front-row seats on their 2003 US tour with Aerosmith, and we joined the throng “In many ways Kiss has a lot more to do with rappers, both spiritually and aesthetically, than with grunge rock music” - Gene Simmons Metal Hammer · Mar 6
“The two of us had a similar upbringing. It’s aunique position – our dads are the biggest rock stars around”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons are making Kiss a rock ’n’ roll dynasty – just don't mistake their music for their fathers' Bands formed by rock stars’ kids rarely work out – but this one does. Say hello to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, whose dads you might just recognize, despite all that Kiss makeup Guitar World · Feb 23
"He asked me 'Do you have long hair? Are you willing to wear a dress and high heels? Are you willing to wear lipstick?' Those questions fascinated me." Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness Louder · Feb 1
“Doors are immediately opened for us, but once you’re in the room they don’t necessarily give you the benefit of the doubt”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of two Kiss legends As the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the two are carving their own musical path together under the moniker Stanley Simmons Guitar World · Jan 30
Record breaker Taylor Swift smashes another milestone with Songwriters Hall of Fame induction Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar. Euronews · Jan 22
Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City. The Independent UK · Jan 21
“We met up with Gene in his suite at Caesars Palace in Vegas, which was an experience in itself!”: The hair metal band that had Gene Simmons as their producer – before their guitarist joined Kiss “He definitely seemed to be putting on a show for us” MusicRadar · Jan 8
“That was the one time Kiss succumbed to the critics. We wanted a critical success. And we lost our minds”: This sci-fi concept album was Kiss’s attempt to match The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Instead it became their most epic fail Even Gene Simmons is embarrassed by it Louder · Dec 27, 2025
“I heard someone playing deep, fiery guitar in the room next door. I thought, ‘Boy, I wish that guy was in the band!’ I looked over the balcony… It was Ace”: The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley 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 Guitar World · Dec 18, 2025
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons claims ‘bad decisions’ led to bandmate Ace Frehley’s death Former Kiss guitarist and founding member died in October from injuries sustained during a fall The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Trump claims rave reviews for hosting Kennedy Center Honors – before ceremony even ends President refers jokingly to renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ at celebration of stars from music and film
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 Trump reveals he ‘didn’t prepare very much’ ahead of hosting Kennedy Center Honors Trump notably skipped the Kennedy Center Honors entirely during his first term
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025 ‘Home of football’ gears up for Sheffield derby chasing hope amid the gloom Wednesday and United are in the Championship bottom three, but there is still optimism, humour and pride
Metal Hammer · Nov 19, 2025 The End is only The Beginning: The Kiss Kruise in Las Vegas kicks off a new chapter in Kisstory 72 hours in Sin City: What we learned at Kiss Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas
MusicRadar · Nov 17, 2025 "Why don't we take a moment, a little quiet, think about him looking down on us”: Kiss pay tribute to Ace Frehley at Las Vegas shows Plus, director of upcoming biopic says that "every young actor in the world wants to be a part of this movie"
BANG Premier · Nov 17, 2025 KISS hold moment of silence for Ace Frehley at first gig since his death Paul Stanley paid tribute to Ace Frehley at KISS' first concert since his passing.
Metal Hammer · Nov 16, 2025 "Is it OK if we look like this?": Two years on from their farewell show in New York, Kiss return to the stage in Las Vegas Kiss are back, and Classic Rock were there to witness it
Metal Hammer · Nov 15, 2025 Watch unmasked Kiss pay emotional tribute to late Ace Frehley at Las Vegas show Kiss Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas launches with heartfelt tribute to guitarist Ace Frehley who died last month
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death revealed after autopsy Musician, who was a founding member of iconic rock group, died from blunt force injuries to the head
BANG Premier · Nov 10, 2025 Sons of KISS stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to release debut single next month Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons will launch Stanley Simmons in December.
Louder · Nov 9, 2025 Stanley Simmons – sons of Kiss duo Paul and Gene – announce debut single Body Down The sons of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will release their debut single Body Down on December 5