KISS is making a comeback. The band, who played what they said was their final show together in Dec. 2023, will play an unmasked show in Las Vegas later this year.
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In an email sent to followers, the band announced the ultimate fan experience, which will run Nov. 14-16. Held in celebration of the KISS Army’s 50th Anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the first KISS fan convention, KISS Army Storms Vegas will take place at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
The “everything KISS” paradise will include a special live performance from former KISS member Bruce Kulick, along with other special guests, interactive activities, exclusive experiences, and more.
Vibee is offering packages for the experience, which will include a three-night hotel stay, an unmasked photo with KISS, access to the unmasked concert, a Q&A with the band, themed activities, a curated gift, and exclusive merch.
KISS Army VIP members will be the first to get access to the VIP presale on March 27. The KISS Army & Fan presale will follow on April 2. The general sale with start on April 7.
Gene Simmons’ Life Since Kiss
Though KISS wrapped up their live masked shows in late 2023, Gene Simmons hasn’t stopped playing music himself. Instead, the band’s co-founder put together Gene Simmons Band. The group went on tour in 2024 and will continue to do so this spring and summer.
“I tried to stay away from being on stage, but it’s too much fun,” Simmons told Ultimate Classic Rock. “I thought I was gonna take a few years off after the band I was in for 50 years decided to call it quits.”
Simmons noted “I have other stuff—a restaurant chain, a movie company, a lot of stuff,” but simply put, he “couldn’t stay away” from music.
He decided to put a band together last April when he was approached to headline the São Paulo Summer Breeze Open Air Festival.
“We did this before; when KISS took some time off I put together a band of usual suspects,” he said. “We have a ball. Most importantly the fans and the band are having the time of our lives—that’s what this band is about.”
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