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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Only Time To Do A New KISS Album Is When We Feel It'

June 5, 2006

KISS's official web site, KissOnlinecom, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons:

Q: You guys ruled "Rock Honors". The show was awesome! Question for you...Though you've made it quite clear your not concerned with being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, are you excited about being one of the first inductees in "VH1 Rock Honors"?

Gene: "'Rock Honors' and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are OK...but honestly, they just don't mean as much as playing live and seeing the faces of the KISS Army. Everything begins and ends there. Awards are fine, but they're awarded by 'The People Who Decide' those things. I like democracies. I like the fans voting. Either way, not an issue."

Q: The "Rock Honors" reports and photos on KissOnline were great! Looked like everyone was having a ball. How was it backstage with the other bands and also seeing Ace [Frehley]?

Gene: "Backstage at 'Rock Honors' was a fascinating time to see big stars, comfortable in their own skin and actually acting civil and cordial to each other. A very professional affair. Egos could have taken over but they did not. There was a lot of patting on the backs and people complimenting each other. Ace was in great spirits and we shared some time together and wished each other well."

Q: In Paul's [Stanley] recent KissOnline interview he mentions he is willing to record a new KISS album if it could be done to his expectations. Do you think we will see a new KISS album in the future?

Gene: "Everyone always asks about a new KISS album, and Paul is right...when we do one, if we do one, it has to have a reason to exist. We all have to be in the same frame of mind and we all have to figure out how to do a quality album. Quite honestly, I don't feel we have anything to prove to anyone and the only time to do a new album is when we feel it. Until then, all the emails in the world will not change that."

Q: Gene, I love KISS but I have yet to go to a show with Tommy [Thayer] and Eric [Singer]. My mind may be changed after watching "Rock Honors", the band really was so tight and energetic. How do you say feel about fans like me who, until now, have refused to see KISS if it's not the original lineup?

Gene: "To fans who don't want to see this lineup — no problem. We're having a great time and are proud of the professionalism within the band. Everyone shows up on time. There are no excuses. No chemicals in anyone's system and after decades of personal torture, it's a pleasure to share the stage with this lineup."

Q: I'm dying to hear Paul's new solo CD. I've read some reviews from people who have heard it and I can't wait. I value your opinion and was wondering if you heard Paul's new CD and what you think about it?

Gene: "Paul played me his solo album, and it's really solid. Great guitars. Great singing. What else would you expect from someone who has the best pipes in the business. Wait 'till you hear it!"

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