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Ace Frehley: Ready for Solo LP “Anomaly,” But Not a Kiss Reunion

7/16/09, 1:07 pm EST

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Kiss‘ original guitarist, Ace Frehley, has primarily focused on playing live shows since he left the band in 2002, though no new studio material has surfaced. But that’s soon about to change. September 15th will see the release of Ace’s first solo album in nearly 20 years, Anomaly, via his own label, Bronx Born Records. Produced almost entirely by Frehley, the album shows why many rock and metal guitarists list “Space Ace” as a prime six-string influence, as evidenced by the epic “Genghis Khan” and a kick ass cover of Sweet’s “Fox on the Run.” Frehley recently sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss the new album, his ex-bandmates and kicking booze once and for all.

The September 15th release of Anomaly will be your three-year anniversary of sobriety.
I’ve accepted the fact that I can never drink again as long as I live, and I’m ok with it. And it should be easy when you think about it – some people get allergic to shellfish. When they eat it, they break out or get sick. And you know what those people say to themselves? “I can’t eat shellfish anymore for the rest of my life.” And they’re ok with it. But for some reason, when it comes to alcohol, people get crazy. It’s getting past that.

How does Anomaly compare to your previous work?
Everybody keeps talking about my first solo album [1978's Ace Frehley], and I keep thinking, “Right now, I feel exactly like I did after I finished mixing that record.” I kind of knew I had something hot, that everybody was going to like. Maybe history will repeat itself again — 31 years later.

I understand you had to re-think one of your concert trademarks.
The biggest problem with the smoking guitar thing now is the fire marshals. So right now, I’m working on a miniature fog machine that goes in the guitar [laughs].

Are you still in contact with Kiss?
Yeah, I spoke to Paul, Peter — I haven’t spoke to Gene in a couple of years. The last time Gene left a message on my answering machine, it was to do his television show. He was doing a roast. I wanted to do it, so I called Paul and Peter, and both of them told me that they weren’t going to do it. So after hearing that, I felt like, “Well, if the whole band isn’t going to be there to roast Gene, maybe it would be better if I didn’t do it either.” Because initially, Gene told me it was going to be Steven Tyler and Cher, and they backed out. You don’t jump on a sinking ship [laughs].

Would you ever consider another Kiss reunion?
I’m having so much fun with this new album. It’s not something I think about at all anymore. The reunion tour was supposed to be it — that’s what they told me when they asked me to do it. But then they go, “Now we want to do a farewell tour.” I said, “OK, I’ll do a farewell tour.” It ended in Australia, and then I get a phone call when I come back, “Now we want to do something else.” Then Gene is on my answering machine, “Ace, we’re going to go out. If you don’t want to do it, we’re going to use another guitar player.” What is that, a threat? I didn’t even answer the phone [laughs]. That was that.

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Justin WOZNIAK | 7/16/2009, 1:18 pm EST

CANTS WAIT SPACE ACE ITS GUNNA ROCK….FUCK KISS NEW CD

surforia | 7/16/2009, 1:36 pm EST

Ace Frehley = awesome;
Gene Simmons = deuchebag.

Marc | 7/16/2009, 1:53 pm EST

Ace Frehley still deliver real rock n roll!!! no doubt. he is about the music. not about gimmicks and merchandise!!!

Marc | 7/16/2009, 1:53 pm EST

Ace Frehley still deliver real rock n roll!!! no doubt. he is about the music. not about gimmicks and merchandise!!!

The A-Man | 7/16/2009, 2:08 pm EST

Go Ace!

One of these things... | 7/16/2009, 2:14 pm EST

is not like the other.

Ace Frehley is a legend. The rest of KISS are untalented.

Stratman67 | 7/16/2009, 2:38 pm EST

Ace was the most talented musician in kiss.

Maximus | 7/16/2009, 2:45 pm EST

Paul is the most talented member of kiss and always will be

Scott | 7/16/2009, 2:46 pm EST

Can’t wait for Ace’s CD. Wouldn’t be surprised if it outsells the new Kiss one. I have the highest respect for the Aceman, and practically none for the band that calls themselves “Kiss.” Don’t ever go back Ace .. we love ya the way you are now. Keep on rockin …

pakrbakr | 7/16/2009, 2:50 pm EST

Glad to hear new music is on the way from Ace! Even happier to hear that he’s been able to maintain his sobriety. Last time I saw him with KISS it seemed like he was so loaded he could barely stand up.

As for the comment that the rest of Kiss are untalented, I beg to differ. Paul Stanley has written some great music over the years and his voice is simply amazing. Gene is more of a pitchman at this point…but each of the band members certainly brought a lot to the table in the early days. As much as I wish they could all just bury the hatchet and work together for the fans….I’ll take their independent projects since it still means I’ll get a little of all of their flavors.

Really? | 7/16/2009, 2:59 pm EST

Maximus? He cant sing, cant play guitar, and writes awful songs. Where do his talents lie?

Narc | 7/16/2009, 3:07 pm EST

The problem with Ace is that it takes him a decade to release a record, what kind of schedule is that?

Starchild | 7/16/2009, 3:09 pm EST

Ace,
You sound awesome. Level headed & ready to kick ass.
Really looking forward to buying the new album!

Michael A. Bruce | 7/16/2009, 3:31 pm EST

SPACE ACE…
YOU GOT TO LOVE’EM

Michael A. Bruce | 7/16/2009, 3:35 pm EST

ONE MORE THING
KISS IS DEAD NOW
FAKE AS CHIR’S FACE

AceMan765 | 7/16/2009, 3:46 pm EST

Ace is the reason I play guitar since April of 1979. I love and respect him dearly. But please, STOP slandering KISS. That is after all the band that spawned Ace as a solo artist. Show some respect. I am stoked, and excited to hear both new CD’s when they are released. By the sound of it, Ace and KISS will be putting out a back to roots album. That has been LONG over due. I am happy that it is finally coming to fruition. Peace Everyone!!

Don | 7/16/2009, 4:08 pm EST

Great to see that he cleaned up. KISS is the only reason Ace ever became popular. If it weren’t for Gene & Paul, as would probably be drunk every night in some bar, or worse…

artifcialred | 7/16/2009, 4:15 pm EST

Ace is the best musician in Kiss, ever. Can’t wait to hear the new material. Not a huge fan like I was when I was a kid, but I know he can make better music than Kiss can nowadays.

AceMan765 | 7/16/2009, 4:16 pm EST

There you go Don! Absolutely correct. I would have been either drunk, in jail, or dead if it weren’t for KISS period. I took interest in guitar because of Ace, and I would not be doing as well as I am today if it were not for him and KISS!

jd | 7/16/2009, 4:28 pm EST

huge kiss fan for many years growing up, but even now i have to say they are too old to be doing what they do. Especially with replacement members wearing original members makeup, it’s not kiss anymore. The only way a kiss show would be interesting to me would be if they played more of their b-sides instead of the same 20 or so songs every show or how about creatures of the night or the elder in their entirety. Just something they haven’t done yet. But shout it out loud and rnr all night don’t make me wanna spend $60-100 again to see them again

joseph | 7/16/2009, 4:28 pm EST

ace is the main reason i liked kiss behind the sound of kiss and i love him for that but what kiss created its possible any for guys wioth the kinda drive and look would have made iut …cant wait for his new cd already in line with 60 days to go..

Chaka | 7/16/2009, 4:51 pm EST

I cannot wait for the new Ace c.d.! Looking forward to seeing him live this fall or winter…

Go, Ace!!! We love ya!

Chaka

Kliff | 7/16/2009, 4:54 pm EST

Ace is definitely the most talented of KISS and hope this new album is much like the 1978 album, that album is excellent!

Lenahan | 7/16/2009, 5:09 pm EST

As has been mentioned by some of the other commentors, Ace was the main reason I liked Kiss. I was a 16 year old guitar player when the first Kiss album came out, and Ace’s style influenced me greatly. Ace may not be the most technically proficient player in the world, but Kiss wasn’t about that, anyway. Kiss was about having fun! I’m ready to have some more fun with Ace’s Anomaly!

El Vez | 7/16/2009, 5:11 pm EST

KISS es muy maricon. Ace es muy guapo y rico.

chuck smith | 7/16/2009, 5:16 pm EST

GLAD TO HEAR ACE IS COMING OUT WITH A NEW ALBUM, SEEN HIM BACK IN 89 ,WAS AWESOME.PAUL, PETER, AND ACE HAVE YO MUCH CLASS TO EVEN HANG OUT WITH GENE. GENE HAS FORGOTTEN THAT PEOPLE BUYING ALBUMS AND CONCERT TICKETS OVER THE YEARS HAS PUT HIM IN THE FIANCIAL SITUATION HE IS IN TODAY AND HE COULD CARE LESS.

ace #1 fan | 7/16/2009, 5:27 pm EST

The most influential member of kiss and one of the all time great guitar player that ever lived. Without ace and peter kiss is not the same!!!!!!!!!!

kiss freak | 7/16/2009, 5:30 pm EST

why is rollingstone finally giving ace any press its a little late kiss should have been on the cover at least a dozen times and not to mention showed no respect when eric carr passed away rip we miss the fox
rolling stone sucks

Genes Ego | 7/16/2009, 5:42 pm EST

I don’t understand why anyone wouldn’t want to work with me…? I’m obnoxious, materialistic, completely fake, and horrifyingly embarrassing to anyone with in-int…damn it! whats that word…? oh…INTEGRITY.

Tommy | 7/16/2009, 5:55 pm EST

Ace is cool and can still play. None of them would be famous if it weren’t for the other. Gene is a greedy bastard who doesn’t care about anyone but him self but so what. Paul is a pussy who has no balls to stand up to Gene so its Gene’s band, Peter is well who really knows about Peter. He hasn’t had any success on his own because he’s out of touch with popular music. Ace isw out there and he’s been a drunk and a druggie but so what, who in music other than Gene isn’t. I think Gene’s addictions are far more destructive than Ace’s. I hope the best for Ace and I’ll go see him when he comes to town and I’ve already ordered Anomaly, I’m not interested in the new KISS album as long as they are using Ace and Peter’s make up and I won’ go see them either. ROCK ON ACE

heathen2002 | 7/16/2009, 6:53 pm EST

I hate KISS (and especially Gene Simmons) with a passion.. But Ace seems like a fairly down to earth guy. He automatically wins favor with me in that he had to deal with Gene all those years…

josh granite | 7/16/2009, 7:10 pm EST

Ace is the man. Everything he touches turns to gold, or rocket rides itself into rock history. If god were a guitarist, he’d idolize Ace.

Ace Is The Best | 7/16/2009, 7:52 pm EST

One thing I’ve always liked about Ace Frehley’s music is the fact that when he plays guitar and sings, he sounds like he means it, he’s not just going through the motions. If he could sound that good in the past, even with the problems he had, I can just imagine how great Anomaly is going to sound.

Sandi | 7/16/2009, 8:28 pm EST

The one thing I’ve always admired about Ace, is that he’s very straight forward. He tells you like it is and that’s that. I’ve been a fan for 20 yrs and he’s never disappointed me. I wish the Space Ace all the luck in the world with Anomaly and I’m looking forward to a tour..Rock on, Ace..I love you!!!!

markd | 7/16/2009, 9:43 pm EST

Cant wait for anomaly, some real music from the ace. best musician kiss ever had. life long kiss fan,but when they toured with singer and thayer in full make up and billed themseves as the real deal,that was it.$500.00 for the tickets i always wanted and well got ripped off, Kiss is dead and I dont need to give gene any respect nor will he get another dollar of mine. ROCK ON ACE!!!!!!

Ron Mexico | 7/16/2009, 10:35 pm EST

Great to see Ace get some pub in Rolling Stone! Hopefully his album will outsell “the band that still calls themselves KISS even though they can never be KISS without Ace Frehley!!!!”

roach | 7/16/2009, 11:05 pm EST

kiss was dead and about gone they could not sell out the smallest venues .till ace and peter came back !gene has whored out all of our fav band .now they are gone but still living on the first 4 or five albums each tour they play 90% of the stuff they did with ace and peter .gene has a carrer now thanks to them coming back .but all he dos is trash them he is a greedy basterd .kiss is nothing but a tribute band now .sad .aces album was the only record with a hit and frehleys comet was way better than what kiss was doing at the time …rock on ace we love you and peter no mater what that a hole simons says about you …

Rob | 7/16/2009, 11:59 pm EST

Let’s hope all KISS fans, young and old, support Ace’s new album. Please let it outsell the new fake KISS album.
Ace is so honest and real. By reading this interview you can understand why Peter quit soon after they replaced Ace.

Van Dieman | 7/17/2009, 12:23 am EST

Ace Frehley lead guitar … cant wait for the new album … the shredders have come and gone … but his 70,s basic blues rock style is still as fresh today as it was in 1974 …

Shredhead | 7/17/2009, 3:17 am EST

Ace !! , I hope Anomaly will be toured down under ?

filger | 7/17/2009, 4:49 am EST

Ace is back and he told you so: rock soldiers come and rock soldiers go.
Love Ace

COMFORT INN | 7/17/2009, 8:19 am EST

How he’s still living is a miracle but gotta love the Space Ace, a great great guitar player, and Fox on the Run cool song to cover. Go ACE

bobby | 7/17/2009, 9:32 am EST

Ace is da man! Peter and Paul are alright. Gene is a prick with ears… go Ace!

Kiss73 | 7/17/2009, 10:07 am EST

Guys, I know everyone wants to take sides but really everyone (Gene, Ace, Paul, Peter) are to blame for the original guys not being together. For Gene to just blame Ace and Peter that is just wrong. His selfishness and greed had just as much to do with them not being together anymore as did there drug and alcohol use. I think Pauls only problem was his love for the band and to make sure that never came crashing down he seemed to think he needed to take over and became a bit of a control freak. I am glad Paul Ace and Peter are still all talking. They should support each other. Peter is to old, Ace is happy and Gene and Paul are selling out stadiums every night. I think Paul and Ace get it. I am excited for both ACe’s disk as well as Kiss’s new disk. Live on Kiss.

thank you ACE! | 7/17/2009, 10:14 am EST

KISS’s image was always an easy way for critics to dismiss the music. Otherwise ACE would have always been named in the same breath as Joe Perry, Angus Young and Ted Nugent. ACE is finally getting the respect that he deserves.

tony montana | 7/17/2009, 10:29 am EST

hey rolling stone:
real cool to see ya giving ace credit for influencing and for being a fine guitarrist.
i’m real excited to hear the new stuff as i’ve always loved ace’s 1978 album.
ace is the real deal and that’s what i’ve always liked about him.
he’s a rocker minus the bullshit.
ace, love ya and you rock.
good luck with the new album!

Ace234 | 7/17/2009, 10:41 am EST

I can hardly wait for his new album. It took way too long and as far as his Kiss career he blew it. Kiss is setting attendance records on their Alive 35 tour. 55,000 plus in Quebec, all this Kiss bashing comments are the minority. People are talking with their concert sales. Hope Ace does well, saw him solo with a 1,000 people.

Anonymous | 7/17/2009, 10:56 am EST

who cares about this wheres axl!!!

Ace Rules | 7/17/2009, 12:50 pm EST

Ace may not have Gene’s money but he does have something Gene will never have – integrity.

Yeah Right | 7/17/2009, 12:59 pm EST

Anyone who says Ace’s new album will outsell the new KISS album…YEAH RIGHT!

Especially if KISS get that Walmart deal, Ace’s number won’t touch KISS’.

Dr Phil | 7/17/2009, 1:19 pm EST

Look, Ace was great until about 77 / 78. After that he got wasted. He had to sober up, but fucked up too much, so they cut him lose. After the reunion tour, he fucked up again. You know, it’s never Ace’s fault. Why did it took so long to make a record?? Cause he’s sloppy and lazy, that’s why. Ace is a fuckin great talent, but he has to prove it all over again. Keep my fingers crossed, hope the album is as good as his first. KISS will never be the same without him.

ace fan 1 | 7/17/2009, 1:25 pm EST

album sounds great from what i heard it would be funny if ace has a bigger opening number of record sales than kiss, i bet gene would kiss his ass to come back. go out and buy this album lets show fake kiss there not fooling anyone

ace rules | 7/17/2009, 1:29 pm EST

no one has influenced more guitarist than ace,or will ever ace is back and he told u so!

gene simmions | 7/17/2009, 1:33 pm EST

ACE PLEASE COME BACK TO KISS WE CAN’T SELL OUT THE HOUSE OF BLUES

PAUL STANLEY | 7/17/2009, 1:36 pm EST

ACE PLEASE COME BACK GENE IS RUINING KISS

BubbaCo | 7/17/2009, 1:54 pm EST

SHOCK ME!

My favorite KISS song…

Funny how no one had mentioned his “Frehley’t Comet” album from the late 80’s. I rocked out to that one back in the day, and look forward to hearing his new music.

c3 | 7/17/2009, 2:37 pm EST

ace=god!

Dana | 7/17/2009, 2:50 pm EST

KISS is NOTHING without Ace! What would Van Halen be without Eddie? Same thing. Welcome back Ace!

KISS Fan | 7/17/2009, 4:29 pm EST

Love Ace. Glad to see he is back. The tiny fog machine sounds a bit like Spinal Tap though.

Would love to see Ace & Gene hug it out. KISS is still awesome. Going to see them on Halloween at Voodoo in New Orleans. So f’n perfect!

Ace's Demons | 7/17/2009, 6:14 pm EST

It’s nice hear such great news about Ace, who I’ve been a fan of for 30 years. I saw him last year at the HOB in Hollywood, and sobriety if treating him well-he was absolutely spot on. Hope the new record is a success. Kiss, particularly Gene, have unfortunately turned into a punchline. Big fan all my life, but I won’t support them as long as a couple of scabs are wearing Ace and Peter’s makeup. It’s funny, Gene is one of those guys that most people laugh at, and he THINKS he’s in the joke but he’s not. It’s sad-he’s like Darth Vader, more machine now than man.

GO ACE! Looking forward to the next tour!

the REAL tc | 7/17/2009, 6:50 pm EST

Nice to hear that my favorite member of KISS is doing well and still ROCKING! Every note i play on the guitar is due to Ace Frehley…a huge influence on me and my guitar playing. SO ROCK ON ACE FREHLEY!

Joe Puma | 7/17/2009, 7:29 pm EST

Kiss ain’t Kiss without Ace and Peter,Lynyrd Skynyrd shouldn’t call themselves that without Ronnie,Allen,Billy,Leon,Steve, Cassie and Artimis,and The Who should have renamed themselves the Daltrey-Townshend band because without Keith and the Ox they are a good band but not the Who.It’s all about licensing and some manager acquiring the rights to a band name,maybe find one marginally original member to base the group on like was done years ago with the Drifters,Coasters,Temptations, etc.,and this “maneuver” sucks.All in the name of the almighty dollar.

roro bettcher | 7/17/2009, 8:06 pm EST

Figure it out, simmons, your two scabs in fake KI$$ are NOT dressed as ‘a spaceman’ and ‘a cat’, they are dressed as ACE and PETER. I will NOT be buying the new ki$$ because of that. I believe that ki$$ will outsell Ace only because simmins will buy them up himself to artificially inflate sales. GO Ace, you Rule!!

Matt | 7/17/2009, 10:01 pm EST

Saw Ace at Bogart’s in Cincinnati in April, 2008. Band was tight, and Ace was in stellar form. I’m really optimistic about this record.

brodieclayton@gmail.com | 7/18/2009, 1:19 am EST

at the end of the day we love ACE and he is a fantastic guitar player and you all know his album will be a winner, what does it matter if it out sells KISS’s new one or not? really if you think about it are we interested in “their” finances or their music? KISS suffer from a lot of expectations to reproduce the past
it’s not a fault but a reality, and if you can’t have all the original members in it is it their fault? Gene is fucking awsome as a song writer and bass player, Ace is simply brilliant Peter and Paul well they complemented those two, that is the truth with no bullshit. Rock on Ace can’t wait, Gene listen to your fans mate.

slingshot | 7/18/2009, 2:00 am EST

The current KISS is jsut a tribute band that happens to have Gene and Paul in it.

Juan | 7/18/2009, 9:34 am EST

Ace, glad you are now sober!!! You and Peter are better off without Gene. Kiss is no longer without you and Peter! Rock On!

tony montana | 7/18/2009, 10:53 am EST

anybody buying into this kiss bullshit is getting played.
this ain’t kiss, it’s shit.
there’s 2 fuckin’ members in founding members makeup and your buying this shit from a lying piece of crap gene simmons.
ace has and will always have integrity as he has never sold out and was always against the over the top gene simmons exploitation of their fans with any product he could put a kiss name on.
gene and paul would sell their souls for a dollar.
they don’t give a fcuk about rock n’ roll.
to them, it’s a business.
that’s why paul is serving his fans that crap that it don’t matter who’s in the band.
yeah right.
those members helped create that classic sound!
you can buy that bull but not me.
so kiss sold 55,0000 tickets.
that proves that people can be bullshited.
ace is about integrity and beyond anything he’s about the rock n’ roll.
he’s got heart and soul.
i’m thrilled to hear he’s back and hungry.
ace may not reach the sales of piss but at least his product is real and not a load of bull from a band of old farts who don’t give a crap about rock n’ roll.
you can join the clan of the soulless.
but not me.
ace, i’m there for ya and i’ll be ready to rock with your new album!

the vig | 7/18/2009, 11:43 am EST

Ace is KISS period!! without him there posers!!! gene is a money hungry ASSWIPE

non_amos | 7/18/2009, 2:00 pm EST

Gene likes money? Surely not?! Whod’a thunk it?! ;)

Sid | 7/18/2009, 4:30 pm EST

It’s usually the most emotionally disturbed in the band that is the most talented artist:
Dee Dee of The Ramones
Ace of KISS
Ozzy of Black Sabbath
Iggy of The Stooges
Lemmy of Motorhead

gOD Of tHunder | 7/18/2009, 5:51 pm EST

ACE FREHLEY…LEAD GUITAR!!!

gOD Of tHunder | 7/18/2009, 5:52 pm EST

ACE FREHLEY…LEAD GUITAR!!!

Ranes | 7/18/2009, 6:20 pm EST

i agree Ace rocks, can’t wait until 9-15…as for Ki$$, Singer is a really good drumer, but why the same make up, as Peter? for that fact, why make up at all…aren’t they a little old for dress up?

Mark B. | 7/18/2009, 6:25 pm EST

I wish Ace a lot of luck with the new album.I wonder if anyone ever considered why Ace drank?Maybe its because it would be hard to be around Gene for a long time.It takes a certain personality to listen to someone talk all of the time.Kiss was a great band and Tommy and Eric can really play but how many times can you play Firehouse?Go Ace

miley who? | 7/18/2009, 8:06 pm EST

ace has integrity.
gene is a money whore. nuff said.

GEMDIAMOND | 7/18/2009, 10:56 pm EST

Saw Ace in Fargo, ND, a few years back, it was better than the KISS show with Tommy Thayer on guitar. Ace made KISS…there popularity dropped after he left. Can’t wait for the new album…been waiting years for one. Rock Soldiers stand tall and be counted.

Dr Phil | 7/19/2009, 6:15 am EST

Funny, how people say all the time that Ace was the most talented KISS member. How many (good) songs did he actually write for KISS, anyways. Cold Gin, Parasite, Strange Ways, Rock Bottom, Shock Me. That’s it! And he was always drunk, never on time in the studio. Read interviews with Bob Ezrin, and you will know. He fucked during shows. I like Ace, and he was a great fuckin guitarist. But let’s look at the facts please.

Jasondombeck | 7/19/2009, 9:35 am EST

Been a Ace Frehely fan for 35 yrs of my 38 yrs of life. Can;t wait to hear the new cd.

Jasondombeck | 7/19/2009, 9:35 am EST

Been a Ace Frehely fan for 35 yrs of my 38 yrs of life. Can;t wait to hear the new cd.

Jimi | 7/19/2009, 10:25 am EST

Rock on, Ace! Keep carrying the torch that Gene and Paul dropped…just so they could pick up a dollar on the street. Can’t wait to hear the new music!

wayne 6305@yahoo.com | 7/19/2009, 11:54 am EST

hey ace good to see you back in action miss you &peter been a while since we talked im sure youll do great as well as all kiss members do cant wait to here your music tell peter to do the same maybe you two can hook up when you can say hi for me to peter paul gene we had lots of laughs rock on ace you can kick our asses serenity &sobriety is good youdeserve it always your friend wayne from chicago do it ace smoke us

gene we had lots of fun

Daniel | 7/19/2009, 9:21 pm EST

Rock on Space Ace!! Show the guys how to play rock and roll!!

FLYING SUACERER | 7/19/2009, 11:48 pm EST

ACE IS SOBER AND IT SHOWS. I SAW HIS BAND IN OKLAHOMA. HE LOOKED AND SOUNDED BETTER THEN EVER. CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW CD TO COME OUT. THE TEASE SNIPPETS IN THE VIDEOS SOUND OFF THE WALL. KISS WONT EVER HAVE A NUMBER ONE SONG WITHOUT ACE IN THE BAND. GENE AND PAUL REALIZE THAT, BUT REFUSE TO LISTEN TO THEIR INNER SELVES!

GEMDIAMOND | 7/20/2009, 12:56 am EST

This is in response to Dr Phil’s response.
Don’t forget Hard Times, Dark Light, Into the Void, Rocket Ride and Torpedo Girls.
So Ace was drunk, he was the true artist of KISS. Look at his solo work…his solo album in the 70s was the best selling of all the solo albums.
Rock Soldiers, Insane, Trouble Walkin’ and Into the Night are in my opinion better than any of the hit sonhs KISS had in the 80s

Ace Man | 7/20/2009, 1:27 am EST

I just wonder when 2 new clones will be born to continue as KISS. Paul and Gene cannot go on forever.

Ciao!
Ace

Trouble walkin | 7/20/2009, 2:26 am EST

People who say Paul cant play have never hold an guitar,On all old kiss record Pauls rytmh guitar is the most rock n roll, Ace stod for more metal. Paul is very good but Ace is the best.

Pisco King | 7/20/2009, 3:47 am EST

I am so happy and cant wait for Aces new disk,Ace Frehley has always been the show stopper in all the kiss shows ive seen with the original 4 and I think that was always a threat to Gene,I am so discusted as long time Kiss fan 30 plus years that Gene is still milking this dead cow and tarnishing a once great DYNASTY pun intended!!at least Carr and Vincent came up with thier own images,as for Mr.Thayer,Black n Blue sucked…Good luck Ace you are a TRUE legend and all the Real Kiss Fans have youe back!!!LONG LIVE ACE FREHLEY!!!!

KISS = SELLOUT | 7/20/2009, 6:03 am EST

I just can’t see how a this magazine has any credability when it has the Jonas Brothers and other pop acts on the cover month after terrible month.

Gene ruined Kiss. Listen to Psycho Circus and tell me that Ace and Peter are playing on all those songs. Now tell me why. Can’t? Ask Gene. Instead of making a Kiss record, Gene & Paul wrote a bunch of songs about how great it is to be Gene & Paul.

I can only hope Anomaly is a good record. It should be since Ace has been accumulating material since Trouble Walkin came out in ‘89.

ace acolyte | 7/20/2009, 8:14 am EST

ace was and continues to be the coolest part of kiss. without his firepower they wouldn’t have gotten off the ground.

gene should be calling him every morning and thanking him for what he did for kiss.

Aceandkissfan | 7/20/2009, 8:34 am EST

Ace left the band when they started getting away from what made them successful (i.e. The Elder).. Even Paul says in the booklet of Kissology #2 that they could have used more of Ace’s direction at that time. Honestly though, all the breakup drama and whose who is probably keeping Kiss in the news and prolonging the bands’ life. I’m looking forward to both new CDs, let’s see what Tommy’s got, but there will always only be one Ace.

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Kiss Fan from day 1 | 7/20/2009, 10:33 am EST

Ace is kiss he designed the logo and every true Kiss fan knows why they are a fan !

Steve | 7/20/2009, 12:04 pm EST

Ace = Class.
Kiss= Washed up money-grabbing hacks who will release a terrible album if they ever release it that is.
In the end good move not answering that phone call Ace. Keep your dignity because we all know Gene and Paul put theirs up for sale years ago.

scruffiest | 7/20/2009, 3:37 pm EST

never liked kiss probably never will, just an olfart wiyh 10 plus
years.
HEY ACE EASY DOES IT

Ace2000man | 7/20/2009, 4:02 pm EST

Like the guy with the mullet in the anomaly commercial “I’ve been waiting 20 years” I also hope Anomaly outsells the new Kiss C.D. Just to show Gene he’s not the R’n'R GOD. Ace Is! Rock on Ace & Peter! Gene=Greed Ace=Talent

Bobo | 7/20/2009, 5:14 pm EST

Ace is coming off a really good tour. Now he is releasing a new cd. Does Gene and Paul think people are dumb enough to beleive Tommy – dressed as Ace, is going to help ‘raise’ the band . C’mon, bring back the original ACE for any further touring, or don’t go out. He’s been sober for three years now. No more excusues!

Dr_luvbone | 7/20/2009, 6:20 pm EST

I read the first single will be a song called outer space…..where do we hear it? and ace worked with punk band the napoleon blownaparts to write it? need more info please….

George Ritchard | 7/20/2009, 6:35 pm EST

It’s coming out on my dad’s birthday (3 days before mine) i’m gonna forget to buy him a prezzent because i’m gonna be camping outside hmv here in england to get the first copy. Tour the uk!!!!!

kiss1982 | 7/20/2009, 9:53 pm EST

I remember going to see KISS/Aerosmith tour. He loved Aerosmith and I love KISS…soo it was an easy nite.After KISS , he said “I should of seem them a long time ago.Their Great!!”Whats the big deal with Ace not being here ?He’s an idoit for not doing this”. I said . It’s just differnt with Ace on there. He owns that part of the stage and people love him. He said I was soft. But ,I think you know what I was saying.
Can’t wait ACE.!!

Ace Frehley Fan | 7/20/2009, 11:30 pm EST

Go for it, Ace !
I want to wish you a lot of luck and success with ‘Anomaly’ ! You deserve it after how you were treated by Kiss in recent years. Rock on !

zombizilla | 7/21/2009, 6:56 am EST

Good to see Ace get some pub in RS, even though RS has never been big on KISS or its members.

Regarding the KISS vs. Ace deal: I will be buying both albums when they come out. Why? Because I am a fan. Someone mentioned that The Who & Skynard are touring without original members. Sacrilege? No one gives them a hard time. Paul McCartney just played Shea & sang Beatles songs. What…without George, John & Ringo? Heaven forbid. Even the Rolling Stones play without original members.

The makeup issue? Ace & Peter left. Simple as that. If I have a money-making business, do I stop because a couple of employees left or do I continue applying the same business model that made the company successful? I miss Peter & Ace as much as anyone, but I’m not going to stop going to KISS concerts or stop buying KISS albums or merchandise. Integrity? I think there’s integrity in giving what the fans want. The majority of them have been screaming for a new KISS album, and now they’re delivering one. Are they making alot of money? Hell yeah!

FrehleyFan1977 | 7/21/2009, 7:56 am EST

First off ACE rulz!! Seconldly I love KISS but they should have hung it up after the farewell tour like they said they were going to. And if you were going to replace Ace and Peter why not make different characters for the new guys instead of ripping off Ace and Peters Images!! ROCK ON ACE!! SEE YOU SOON!!

aceman1960 | 7/21/2009, 12:33 pm EST

Hey, nobody out there beats Ace Frehley!!!! I play guitar and to me, he has all the coolest licks ever played!!! My guitar Hero since the mid 70’s, Ace, you rock and just keep on rocking!! Your legion of fans out here is patiently waiting to hear from you, do some radio spots like Howard Stern, I know you’ve been on there, Sal the Stockbroker is a big fan of yours, so you should be able to get right on there, you have that great New York accent!! Play one for us while your there, thanks for all the Rock and Roll over the years!!! ACEMAN60.

Thomas | 7/21/2009, 1:45 pm EST

I’m really looking forward to checking out the new Ace album. I have been a KISS fan since the late 70’s and I love the 70’s albums. I think Peter and Ace share much of the blame regarding their departures. I also think Paul and Gene are very talented. It’s not as simple as: Paul sucks, Ace is GOD! They were at one time perhaps the biggest rock band in the world. That creates a lot of pressure to: tour, keep making records, interviews, etc. From what I’ve read, Ace and Peter weren’t always up to all those challenges. Both were heavy party animals and Ace had a knack for not being in the studio on time or at all. I like picking apart the albums to try and figure out which of the guitar solos Ace played on or not. I know Destroyer has some studio guitarists as well as other albums. So, people can criticize Paul and Gene all they want, but those guys put in a ton of work to keep KISS up and running. Yeah, some of their songs and lyrics SUCKED so bad that its painful, but they did what they had to do. Some of Gene’s lyrics sound as if they were written by a middle schooler that just figured out he likes girls and hasn’t figured out how to express it. Today, I would not dole out money to see KISS live. However, I don’t think its some travesty that they still play in the original make up. In fact, that may have been part of the whole deal: KISS could still be a “thing” after all of the original members are gone. If you were to view KISS as more of a theater act instead of a rock band, it might make it easier to reconcile this notion of our beloved original members not being behind the make up anymore. All this said, I still think Ace Frehley was/is a very underated guitar player that had style, grace and flash. Also, a very good songwriter. Good luck Ace and keep your nose clean.

Mike | 7/21/2009, 3:39 pm EST

ACE KICKS ASS..!

outlaw pete | 7/21/2009, 4:45 pm EST

Ace gave rock ‘n roll to KISS

CORN DOG QUEER | 7/21/2009, 10:38 pm EST

GENE really is an ass. By getting a mediocre guitarist to sit in Ace’s costume, both him and Stanley turned the band into a disrespectful mockery!! LETS GET ONE THING STRAIGHT HERE PEOPLE THE FUCKING BAND IS NOT”KISS” WITHOUT ACE FREHLEY! Simmons knows that now and Stanley goes through boxes of Kleenex, as he whimpers about the good ole days.

punks'n'skins | 7/21/2009, 10:44 pm EST

Ace has never compromised the core ethic of NYC 70’s rock’n'roll guitar players; he’s like Johnny Thunders with hit records or Joe Perry before horn sections. Gene became Donald Trump and Paul evolved into Carol Channing. Peter is sitting by the phone, waiting for Gene -or Beth- to call.

GENE SIMMONS | 7/21/2009, 10:53 pm EST

I WILL ADMITY, GETTING TOMMY THAYER TO PLAY GUITAR IN ACE’S PLACE WAS THE STUPIDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE.
I KNOW THAT KISS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT ACE. I THOUGHT I COULD PULL IT OFF BUT I GUESS I WAS WRONG. YOU SEE, I ONY CARE ABOUT WHAT IS GOOD FOR ME AND MY EGO. BEING A FORMER SCHOOL TEACHER, LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I NOW REALIZE ACE FREHLEY CAN AND NEVER EVER WILL BE ABLE TO BE REPLACED BY ANYONE ON THIS EARTH. THERE IS ONLY ONE KISS, AND ONE ACE. I REALIZE THAT I HAVE TURNED TOMMY THAYER INTO AN IMPOSTER AND THAT I HAVE TURNED WHAT WAS ONCE A ROCK LEGACY INTO A MODERN DAY TRIBUTE BAND. TO MY FANS, I AM VERY SORRY FOR BEING SUCH AN ASS.

Gene Simmons | 7/22/2009, 1:28 pm EST

…and another thing: my non-wife is the coolest woman who ever lived, and I’m the biggest douchebag in rock history. Bless her for taking care of the kids while I keep crawling to the ends of the earth scoping preteen ass.

Jeff W | 7/22/2009, 1:35 pm EST

Ace Rocks… BUT… KISS IS Paul Stanley. Ace added seasoning, no doubt.

There is no reason to hate on Tommy Thayer… his own band, Black N Blue created some really great stuff in the ’80s too. Ace is more of a visionary with sound and has his own style. Thayer in KISS so far has held the role of presenting more of Ace’s style, but if he is allowed to just do his thing it will grow into something better than what he has done so far. I think Thayer is a better fit than Kulick was. In any event…

KISS was like a dysfunctional marriage… we’d like to see them stay together, but if they couldnt… you dont have to really choose sides, you just have to know that it was doomed to work long term and accept that. With Ace and Gene and Paul, Ace is just too different from them. The substance use was a part of it during the times Ace was in KISS to. Gene and Paul are all business and regimented, Ace is more free form. It is what it is. I just think it is a bonus that we get two new albums instead of one. I see no reason to get down on either side.

Anonymous | 7/22/2009, 2:08 pm EST

Gene & Paul make up Kiss,Inc., the money-making machine that never stops. For them, it was never about the music, it was about how to sell as many lunchboxes, belt buckles, perfumes, and other crap as possible. One story alleges that Ace only left after Gene called a band meeting and showed up with a brief case…I don’t blame him. I would’ve left too! Ace…You rock and you’ve been my guitar hero for 30 years.

non_amos | 7/22/2009, 3:36 pm EST

Hey ‘Gene Simmons’! Ya know, your ‘non-wife’ would HAVE to be cool. I mean, she tolerates your mounting anything that moves because you are, after all, a GUY, & are horny. So she SHOULD understand, right? I mean, she herself is only a FORMER PlAYBOY PLAYMATE after all.

It’s not HER fault that she isn’t enough. ;)

kiss917 | 7/23/2009, 1:27 am EST

wish both cd’s would come out on the same date and let the fans decide on which sells the most. think it would be great for both Ace and Kiss to compete for who’s hotter than hell. kiss should let the fans decide the songs at each shows to instead of the same ones year after year. I like how they let the fans decide where they play thats cool. Ace sould be the opening act and come out on stage with kiss on there last 3 songs

Dave | 7/23/2009, 8:22 am EST

Sorry, I always thought Kiss were a second rate R&R band with makeup, with the exception of Ace Frehley. As a guitarist, Ace seemed to have his musical foundations in order. Looking forward to listening to his new cd.

KISSman | 7/23/2009, 10:48 am EST

I like KISS and Ace and Peter. KISS will go on, Ace will go on, and Peter will go on… can’t we all just get along. The more music they (collectively or solo) put out the better.

non_amos | 7/23/2009, 11:07 am EST

Ya know, out of ALL the members of KISS, ACE is the one who can consistently put out good SOLO music.

Now before I’m attacked, I know that SOME of the ‘Frehley’s Comet’ material isn’t necessarily that great but I feel like even THAT can be explained. Call that ‘the 80’s’. If you’ll remember, ‘hair metal’ was BIG at that time & even ACE tried to somewhat make HIS appearance sorta like that. Just compare his hair in KISS with how he looked in this time period. It was more ‘poofed out’ than it should’ve been. However, even musically I think Ace was somewhat influenced by that trend as well. Ya know, the whole ‘pop’ sound to the metal ala Bon Jovi. Ace even let ANOTHER guy sing some of the material, like Ted Nugent! And it’s not that those tunes were really bad; they just weren’t ACE in some cases. I think by the time the ACE FREHLEY album came out called TROUBLE WALKIN’ that Ace was attempting to get refocused but who knows what happened AFTER that? Like the guy said, we’ve been waiting 20 years for a new Ace Frehley album!

However, when Ace puts his MIND to it, he can really deliver the goods! Just look at his EARLY tunes he wrote for KISS: Cold Gin, Strange Ways, Rock Bottom (intro), & Shock Me (which HE sang lead vocal). He LATER dazzled us with the array of songs he did on Dynasty & Unmasked, & even though THOSE albums were considered MAJOR departures for KISS musically, Ace STILL delievered! Even his cover of the Stones’ song 2000 MAN was AWESOME! But by the time THE ELDER rolled around, Ace had HAD ENOUGH! But hey! When KISS reunited, Ace gave us INTO THE VOID! He STILL had it!

But back to SOLO work. My point is that ACE is the most consistent in QUALITY like the fans SHOULD expect AND receive! I mean, look at Peter. SOMETIMES he can come up with a good tune but as for an entire album? Just listen to his LAST album & tell me what you think! And he wonders WHY he can’t make it as a SOLO artist?!

Gene & Paul ain’t immune either. Now, Paul’s last effort LIVE TO WIN is an ‘OK’ effort, maybe even similar to some of the ‘non-makeup’ period, but it’s not NEARLY as good as his FIRST solo LP with KISS. The thing is, though, is that Paul didn’t WANT it to be like that LP. Maybe he should’ve? It didn’t stay on the charts NO TIME! And don’t even get me started on GENE! Ya know, some credit GENE with having the HIGHEST CHARTING of the SOLO LPs with KISS, but Ace & Paul clearly had the superior ones, but I think I’d have to give the edge to ACE! But listen to Gene’s FIRST solo LP. It sounds strange doesn’t it? But if you think THAT’S strange, just listen to his LAST effort, ***HOLE. It’s REALLY strange!

So here’s the deal. Peter is WAY too mellow to consistently put out a HEAVY solo LP. He also strays TOO much into the ‘Bing Crosby’ type of music. Gene OTOH tends to put out an LP that’s a ‘hodpodge’ of all KINDS of styles & is not really focused. Paul can actually deliver the goods. HIS first solo LP was described as the MOST KISS-LIKE! And I’d agree with that, but his most recent efort could’ve used a heavier edge as well.

But that leaves ACE! When he REALLY puts his mind to it, he puts out GREAT music. His first solo LP is indeed the HEAVIEST of the solo LPs! From what snippets of his NEW material I heard on Youtube sound like, I believe we’re in for a TREAT! ;)

Keyo717 | 7/23/2009, 4:43 pm EST

Do me a favor….. will you all go on Youtube and bitch at the kids on there who wouldn’t know KISS if it bit them on the ass and tell them THIS IS NOT KISS!
Whatever Gene is carting out year after year is a waste of time. Same dumb show…Same set list and some guy who thinks he’s Ace. But at 52 I was there from DAY ONE and they were good days to be a KISS fan! This mess now…..BAD! I hate to say it but i have no faith in their up coming Cd being very good at all if Paul and Gene’s solo records are a sample of where they both are with their music. Years ago i remember the one thing we’d all look forward too on a new KISS Lp (thats right i said LP…LOL) was Ace’s solo’s and song and thats been miss for a LONG TIME!

demon within 78 | 7/23/2009, 5:53 pm EST

ace is a cool guy i met ace at a rock benifit here in new hampshire
this was in 1989 you know the trouble walkin cd. aaaawsome album!! as a musican ace dont need kiss!! kiss needs him
kiss is crap im not a kiss fan!!
ace can jam. with my head in the clouds its easy to see we have to live togeather peacfully its part of the family tree so keep it straight remember him!!! ace i love you man keep it straight

demon within 78 | 7/23/2009, 5:54 pm EST

ace is a cool guy i met ace at a rock benifit here in new hampshire
this was in 1989 you know the trouble walkin cd. aaaawsome album!! as a musican ace dont need kiss!! kiss needs him
kiss is crap im not a kiss fan!!
ace can jam. with my head in the clouds its easy to see we have to live togeather peacfully its part of the family tree so keep it straight remember him!!! ace i love you man keep it straight

brdrumz | 7/23/2009, 6:01 pm EST

I’m looking forward to ACE’s new CD…and although it’s not the original KISS anymore, I am looking forward to some new material by them as well. I hope the album is as classic sounding as they say it is. I still wish ACE & PETER were in KISS…but I’ve accepted the fact they are not. Eric/Tommy/Eric C./Vinnie/Bruce and Mark all made up a version of KISS, (some good, some not so good.) Bottom line, I will always be a KISS fan and appreciate what they do. I just like the classic ORIGINAL version of the band the best! GOOD LUCK SPACE ACE!!

demon within 78 | 7/23/2009, 7:36 pm EST

FUCK KISS THEY FUKIN BLOW NEED SAY ANYMORE?

Jr | 7/23/2009, 8:21 pm EST

Been Waiting a Long Time For This Ace Make Us All Proud Like We Know U Will

Jr | 7/23/2009, 8:21 pm EST

Been Waiting a Long Time For This Ace Make Us All Proud Like We Know U Will

frank | 7/24/2009, 2:53 am EST

its pretty bad when your old band has to get an ace clone to play you ill never go see them unless your on that stage with peter
love the new cd cant wait till its released

Garz | 7/24/2009, 11:55 am EST

I’m so sick and tired of people moaning and groaning about Ace and Peter not being in KISS anymore look get over it already. The new KISS lineup kicks major A** I just saw them in Windsor and the show was great and if you check out the pics from the rest of the Canada dates looks like the cry babys are in the minority. I love ACE and Peter and can’t wait for ACE’s new album but for whatever reason the 4 of them can’t keep it together. Why don’t Eric S. and Tommy T or Bruce or Eric Carr ever have any trouble working with Gene and Paul year after year tour after tour??? The current KISS is great because they are bringing the KISS show to so many new people that may have never seen a KISS show before and its good old fashioned rock n roll and a great time which is what KISS is all about. The idiots can keep on crying for ACE and Peter and sit at home and miss out on all the fun oh well. Cant wait for the new KISS cd and tour see ya.

non_amos | 7/24/2009, 3:14 pm EST

Ace & Peter ain’t the ONLY ones who couldn’t work with Paul & Gene. Let’s not forget Vinnie Vincent. I think he actually made Peter’s & Ace’s cause look legitimate. I mean, here was a guy who obviously had a LOT of talent but for SOME reason, he thought KISS should revolve around HIMSELF! Obviously Paul & Gene would have NONE of that! ;)

But back to Ace & Peter. I think they BOTH had substance abuse problems back in the day even if they’re clean & sober now. I also think they BOTH couldn’t handle success like Gene & Paul could. Ya know, people can cry JEWISH about Gene & Paul & it’s true BUT…..THEY obviously had a better ‘business sense’ about how to do things, while Peter & Ace apparently acted like, “LET’S PARTY!” And in the end it cost them. Yet Paul & Gene get continually bashed BECAUSE of Peter & Ace. It gets a little ridiculous after awhile!

And let’s not forget that Peter ALSO thought that KISS revolved around HIMSELF as well. When he had some hit tunes, he got built up & thought he could ‘make it on his own’. But originally he acted like he wanted to be a PART of KISS. Did Peter USE KISS to try & get to a certain point with the intention that once he got successful enough, that he would abandon them & make it on his own?

I think ACE was cool enough & it’s known that when Gene & Paul wanted to do THE ELDER that ACE disapproved because HE thought KISS should return to a more ‘heavy metal’ kind of LP but Gene & Paul would have none of that. Although I like THE ELDER myself, I will agree that Ace was right & Gene & Paul were wrong. For that matter, I remember reading that even ERIC CARR thought they should return to a heavier sound. However, he was the new guy & what could he do?

KISS did return to the heavy sound with CREATURES OF THE NIGHT, IMHO one of their BEST LPs ever! But by then Ace was gone. Maybe that’s what Gene & Paul should’ve done to start with? If they had Ace might’ve stayed.

Rolla Markland | 7/24/2009, 4:46 pm EST

I’m like the late Dimebag’can’t wait till it’s out!I’ve been playing his style bout 35 years!Wait I had to learn everything again in 86.So I had guitarlessons to learn his style back,I dig his Vibrato bending a true talent,him and Jimi Hendrixs,and Yngwie Malmasteen plus Eddie VanHalen are the real deal when it comes to guitar players,Oh I for got Jimmy Page,still it all comes to music so my real hero’s music,like Dimebag.With out music I’d be a zero!Long live DIMEBAG DARREL!Rest in peace!

demon within 78 | 7/24/2009, 5:39 pm EST

hey what kind of dimebag are you
smoking? there talking about the
worst band in the world KISS.
AND I LOVE TO HATE THEM

ace2000man | 7/26/2009, 10:04 pm EST

Ok, Sure Ace & Peter had drug problems in the past. What band didn’t? Stones? Black Sabbath? AC/DC? Foghat? ETC….. Gene never thought about trying to get his bandmates help. Jut how to replace them so he could use the new KISS (GENE) Inc. to keep pumping in the money! Come on Kiss caskets, WTF Is That? So if I buy an Ace Casket Will That Be In Honor Ace or Tommy? If I Buy A Peter Criss Casket, Pete or Eric? Gene had the right idea bringing Eric Carr (RIP) as the FOX he didn’t defile the CATMAN’s Persona. When Kiss was dieing, Gene Came Up With “The Reunion Tour”, then “The Farewell Tour”, & then the Ace and Peter get Ripped Off Tour? And thennn the ALL POPULAR Let’s See if these Idiot Fans Don’t notice Ace & Peter are Gone Tour. Let’s Face Gene’s ALWAYS Been About the $$$! Not the music. Rock on ACE! (09-15-09)

Beltway Greg | 7/27/2009, 12:33 am EST

Not much to say here. Simmons is a marketing genius and as sober as a stone. I’m certain he told Ace on innumerable occasions to put down the bottle and stop messing with drugs but did he listen. Noooooooo. Go back to Kiss Ace. It works. Fox on the Run? You’re shitting me?

THE KISS ARMY TWITTER | 7/27/2009, 7:33 pm EST

Wah Wah Wah! Ace and Peter aren’t in the band anymore.

They don’t want to be in KISS anymore.

KISS lives on….all era’s.

bookbinder | 7/29/2009, 7:24 pm EST

finally that screamin les paul… i aint talkin bout Thayers… love u ACE

demon within 78 | 7/30/2009, 1:32 pm EST

hey ace2000man-that was beutiful brother!! ROCK ON

ace2000man | 7/30/2009, 8:27 pm EST

Thanks Demon Within 78, Finally someone with brains. To the Kiss army twitter, It’s not that Ace & Peter did’nt want to be in Kiss Peter was getting a small paycheck and wanted his fair share (Granted he signed a contract) But if Gene wanted to keep the magic going, here’s a thought, give him his fair share! As for Ace he did’nt care about the money. He wanted the fans (Young & Old) to be happy. and have a chance to see the REAL KISS. The fairwell tour should have been just that! Or at least wait a few years till the fans demand another tour. All Gene cared about was how long he could keep the cash cow full of milk! A guy who would consider selling BULL Seamen on his reality show is ether really into animals;) or money. Do your homework Kiss Army Twitter. (Enough Said) Anomaly (9/15/09)

demon within 78 | 7/31/2009, 3:07 pm EST

ACE2000MAN how right you are brother!! go to ACE FREHLEY.COM
theres an interview with ace about kiss. its his side of the
story–rock on

ace2000man | 7/31/2009, 9:07 pm EST

To Garz Post Date 7/24/09. The reason those guys don’t have any trouble working with gene & Paul is because their “Genes Bitches” They want a paycheck to. can’t blame them for that! I’m sure the get a small percent of the take compared to Gene & Paul. Because they are hired hands….Nothing More! P.S. Donald Trump Did’nt hire gene, Guess gene Is’nt as smart as he thinks he is! (9/15/09)

ace2000man | 7/31/2009, 10:16 pm EST

To BeltwayGreg W.T.F. was wrong with “Fox On The Run”? That KICKED ASS when I was a kid. You have got to be really OLD not to have ROCKED to that sweat song! Rock On Old Hipyy Man! LOL

Rocket Rider | 8/2/2009, 8:58 pm EST

KISS isn’t KISS without Ace. Ace has the authentic KISS sound. I saw two shows with Thayer on lead guitar and he messes up every key riff originated by ACE. Teen boppers may not notice but this KISS Army veteran of 30 plus years notices the difference right away. Time for Gene to show some class & not be so effing greedy & give ACE and THE CAT a fair share and some respect. Do this Gene for KISS Army !!

Gene Simmons | 8/4/2009, 4:35 pm EST

I can’t wait to d/l it!

Hard Truth | 8/4/2009, 4:41 pm EST

The new “Kiss line up” doing the old 70’s show is a complete JOKE.

Why anyone with more than 2 brain cells would support this train wreck is beyond me!

Current Kiss=Cover band with 2 original members.

Gene Simmons | 8/4/2009, 4:46 pm EST

The current line up is not a joke.

Tommy and Eric do everything we tell them to do! Including embarrassing themselves trying to act like other people!

I AM GENE SIMMONS. SEND ME ALL YOUR MONEY!! THAT IS ALL I CARE ABOUT!

Pat Hagar | 8/4/2009, 5:17 pm EST

Kiss 2009,are an embaressment.Thayer and Singer look so outta place in the make up and costumes. Pack in,or unmask ans change that sad,predictable set list.

Kisserino | 8/4/2009, 8:24 pm EST

Forget a KISS reunion. There is no reason to cry about this. At this point, KISS is a completely different band and lets not forget that this NEW lineup has been together now for the better part of the decade and has the right to call themselves KISS, regardless of who is wearing what costume or whatever. Pish Posh. They all still get royalties for the characters. To me that would be better. Get paid and not have to deal with Gene Simmons.

Let’s here how the new albums are. Personally I say that the KISS army should let everyone alone and just let them all do their own thing. I have been a fan for 30 years and I will probably buy both new albums.

WILL-YHELLRIDE | 8/5/2009, 2:44 pm EST

CMON PEOPLE…..the new kiss,old kiss…blahblahblah.
its still KISS!
people bitched when two members left,but AUSTRALIA REJOICED!
the make up came off,GREAT ALBUMS….
gene and paul and whoever they hire that “gets it” are KISS now….like it or not.
quit cryin,they are STILL BETTER THAN YOUR BAND!
i love eric singer,top notch drummer and world class fellow,and tommy thayer rocks in the suit,give these guys some credit,will ya?
the new albums gonna rock,aces will too…..its all a part of the cruel mistress rock and rolls plan……just take the ear candy for what it is…..LONG LIVE ACE AND KISS!

WHR
the mighty
MEDLEYDETH

non_amos | 8/5/2009, 4:42 pm EST

Hey you guys! Ace’s new single ‘OUTER SPACE’ can now be heard online, even on his own site. It sounds great! I guess Ace really IS gonna deliver the goods!

But just so the original-KISS apologists can BEYOTCH some more, let me throw you a little morsel. Paul has said that the new KISS album is recorded in ANALOG, but Ace has said that HIS album is recorded in DIGITAL.

Now start the beyotching! ;)

Rock On | 8/6/2009, 9:24 am EST

Im sure ace’s new cd is going to rock ,but we will have to wait and see with kiss new cd if it’s got the energy of the 70s records.We all know it will not be the same without ace & peter but if it’s that 70s sound i will be happy.
Better to have 2 cd’s to rock to i say.Just remember it’s only rock & roll, Good fun.

rock god | 8/6/2009, 7:26 pm EST

Ace u r the man, a true rock guitarist, U have come up with the goods time &time again, U r the only reson i piked up a guitar in the fist place, thanks for all the great solos over the years & hope there’s alot more to come,Can’t wait for the new cd, outter space rocks.
And for all the people out there bitching about kiss, Ace & Peter will never be in the band again so move on they have.

demon within 78 | 8/7/2009, 9:46 am EST

calling rock soldiers
hard rock soldiers

demon within 78 | 8/7/2009, 3:57 pm EST

whos the dude that thinks hes simmons?
come on now,are you wearing a wig too?lol
do we think a guy worth a $100,000,000 would be in this blog? i think not.
you dont have the fire power

demon within 78 | 8/7/2009, 4:13 pm EST

hey rock god nicely said brother!!
ACE IS THE MAN. i met ace once.
hes a cool dude.this was back in 89. it was at a rock benifit here
in new hampshire. it was actually an auction. he is really tall
im 5′9 and he must have been at least 8 or so inches over me
sat right next to him and shot the shit it was really cool
i was a bit nerves at first
but then something happened
i realized that we both love and play les paul guitars.
he also signed my trouble walkin cd. that one is framed and hanging on the wall. i have another copy i play

demon within 78 | 8/7/2009, 8:36 pm EST

its to bab kiss is holding on like a fish out of water!
they got nothing .soooo why not just pack it –up?
THEY GOT NOTHING
NEW ALBUM MY ASS
WHO DID THEY RIP—–THIS MATERIAL OFF TO make this disc?

demon within 78 | 8/7/2009, 8:51 pm EST

some typos sorry drinkin and typin dont mix
OR COULD IT I WONDER@@!!###
IM A STRANGER IN A STRANGE PLACE
SORRY IM DRUNK HAVE TROUBLE WALKIN

lol not

CMKISS | 8/18/2009, 2:01 pm EST

The reason Peter is not in KISS anymore is because he just got too old to play this music anymore.He really peaked on Kiss Alve 2.He is just not a good drummer-average at best. His best years was when he was drugged up. 100,000 Years solo on KISS Alive 1 was awesome!!!!He made so many mistakes on the last tour that it was embarrassing. Ace couldnt get along with Gene and had enuff, so it was a good idea he left the band.

John Seven | 8/19/2009, 2:25 am EST

Cant wait for ACE’s album. It will blow KISS’ Sonic Boom out of the water.

I think I wanna die,
I’m not sure why,
The voices in my head
Say I wanna be dead
You say you wanna save me
I think you really hate me
I think I wanna die
I think I wanna die

Justin (ACE FAN) | 8/22/2009, 12:02 am EST

ACE IS THE GUITAR GOD.NO QUESTIONS ASKED…HIS FIRST SOLO ALBUM DID BETTER THAN GENES,PAULS,AND PETERS ALBUMS.HE IS AWESOME AND I THINK HIS ALBUM IS GONNA BE BETTER THAN SONIC BOOM EVEN THOUGH IM LOOKING FORWARD TO SONIC BOOM

mike | 8/27/2009, 11:17 am EST

ace rocks . would not go to see kiss if i had free tickets without ace on guitar

demon within 78 | 8/28/2009, 6:49 pm EST

i disagree with the whole make-up thing. if sonic boom is good they should leave the whole make-up,
and costume thing at home.
singer even dyed his hair black.
THATS SO—-GAY!!

the american | 8/28/2009, 7:21 pm EST

i agree.isnt dying hair for us
girls?

Deuce1963 | 8/29/2009, 4:01 am EST

For crying out loud, some of you are emabarassing, if you call yourself KISS fans. KISS are great, Ace is great: be thankful that we have two entities producing great music again simultaneously. KISS ARE A MAKE UP BAND THAT SING HUGE ARENA ROCK ANTHEMS, AND ACE WILL NEVER BE IN KISS AGAIN. Tommy Thayer’s live value could be heard instantly on KISS symphony: they hadn’t sounded that raw and fresh for a long time. His live guitar solo spot leaves something to be dsired as he’s copyiing Ace (badly), he should do his own thing. BUT as KISS fans we have two great sources of new music going forward….enjoy!!!

Tom Horton | 8/29/2009, 8:35 am EST

Ace is great, but Bruce Kulick was great too. Give the Bruce some credit. They should have brought him back and let him wear his Dog make up he always talked about. Fake Ace Thayer just dont cut it. I love Eric Singer, sad to say he can out drum Peter, but please TAKE him OUT of the Catman make up.

MichaelD | 8/31/2009, 12:38 pm EST

I heard the new Kiss single on Kissonline abd it is an excellent song! If the rest of the songs on there are anything like this first one, they have a hit record on there hands. I’ve also heard some new stuff off of Ace’s new cd, it’s also excellent. As a fan, won’t it be great if both cd’s turn on to be excellent? What more can you ask for… it’s been a long time coming!

cle | 9/1/2009, 9:42 am EST

boo hoo hoo people

cle | 9/1/2009, 9:43 am EST

boo hoo hoo people

non_amos | 9/2/2009, 2:35 pm EST

Anyone want 1978 repeated NOW, if ya get my drift? ;)

the american | 9/5/2009, 3:16 pm EST

is it true that gene simmons is bald?

non_amos | 9/5/2009, 9:49 pm EST

Gene probably isn’t bald because don’t ya think he’d be marketing Rogaine or wigs or SOMETHING HE COULD MAKE MORE MONEY OFF OF? I mean, he is a whore for merchandising after all. ;)

rock god | 9/8/2009, 2:17 am EST

just saw the new kiss outfit’s. there just bits & pieces of the old one’s,is that the best they could do.

Chris Keller | 9/9/2009, 7:39 pm EST

I play guitar today (33 yr player, and going strong) because of Ace Frehley. :-) Long may he rock!

non_amos | 9/10/2009, 1:11 am EST

Anomaly is now avaible to hear in its’ entirety online through ’streaming audio’. Check it out! It’s pretty good! I just wonder if KISS will do the same thing?

non_amos | 9/10/2009, 1:19 am EST

OH, & I meant ‘available’.

klepete | 9/15/2009, 2:59 pm EST

Ace I believe will cement himself as a classic hard rock blues based guitarist,eventually blurring the small rock generational gap between him and the likes of Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, even Tony Iommi. I’m talking strictly about legacy and I believe that will be Ace’s legacy. He seems to have outgrown Kiss. Kiss was and is and always will be a band, Ace is an individual, and he can hold is own.

I hope he keeps off the booze. Anomaly sounds really focused and genuine, and from all accounts I’ve read Ace is a genuine guy, without any false pretences. His character echoes onto the tracks on Anomaly.

Here is looking forward to more Ace records.

demon within 78 | 9/15/2009, 5:40 pm EST

I LOVE ALL THE POSITIVITY OF THE NEW ACE CD. AND I WANT TO THANK ALL THE KISS BASHERS. YOU MAKE ME PROUD!! HEY PISS FANS RAISE YOURE GLASSES,BECAUSE ACE IS GONNA SMASH THEM OVER YOURE HEADS!!!

cle | 9/16/2009, 1:46 pm EST

YES ACE IS GREAT BUT WILL NEVER HAVE A SHOW LIKE KISS.
ROCK ON PEOPLE…

cjohnston@pldi.net | 9/16/2009, 2:30 pm EST

Im trying to figure out where ACES “Genghis Khan” fits into my favorite KISS or SOLO song of ALL TIME! AMAZING new tune! Cant wait to see you SPACE!

non_amos | 9/16/2009, 2:59 pm EST

I now have Anomaly & it’s a great album! Of course I’d already heard it online but having the CD really makes it grow on you. Way to go Ace! Don’t think I’d rate it as good as his 1978 album but it’s certainly better than a lot of his Frehley’s Comet material.

Oh, & demon & SS, Ace has a song for YOU! Pain in the Neck! ;)

Darlie | 9/17/2009, 10:50 am EST

Where is the review of this truly awesome album Anomaly ??? This album is as good or better than ANY KISS album. I was a huge Kiss fan , when you all were dissing them and now I am a total Space Ace fan .

ace_downunder | 9/21/2009, 12:20 am EST

ANOMALY ROCK’S (departure from the usual, abnormal)go ahead , look it up…You should be so proud Ace .

Please remember a KISS/Ace Frehley concert is all about having a good time .

Mitch Tru | 9/23/2009, 12:25 am EST

I think ANOMALY is the best Ace Frehley album ever! Thank you ACE!!!

I have also heard Sonic Boom album a few times, it has its moments but its missing something crucial: Ace and Peter.

Anyway, Anomaly is so good I can’t pick a favorite track. It changes each day. SPACE BEAR, blows away all of the guitar playing from Thayer. I can’t compare the two albums. Kiss is formula corporate rock. Ace’s album is genuine, heartfelt and imaginative; a work of art. Listen to Fractured Quantum for proof that Ace is better than ever.
Kiss’ album feels very 80s overall, whereas Ace has a lot of 70s style on Anomaly. His guitar riffs and chord structures prove to me he has gotten better over time, not worse like the Gene and Paul Show.
Both albums rock but I have to give Ace Frehleys’ Anomaly album 5 out of 5 stars and Kiss’ Sonic Boom 3.5 out 5 stars.

Bruce K. | 9/24/2009, 12:58 pm EST

Ace is the man !!
Good luck with yhe new album.
I think it’s great!!

KISS | 9/29/2009, 3:48 pm EST

Never give up hope! That’s what Kiss is all about. This REUNION can, and WILL happen. Kiss is down to selling tickets for $17! They NEED Ace and Peter. A REASON to quit drinking Ace? You have a lovely wife and daughter: That’s MORE than a lot of people have. Thank the Lord. Kiss has done a lot of good for a lot of people – but not the FAKE Kiss, the REAL one. You are one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived: You inspired more kids to pick up the guitar than ANYONE else. Hang in there Ace, you should get a call from Gene soon.

Anonymous | 9/29/2009, 6:16 pm EST

Ace is the real deal…Gene and Paul are total clowns

demon within 78 | 9/29/2009, 7:00 pm EST

the glass is always half full with the new kiss.RAISE YOURE GLASSES!!

demon within 78 | 10/1/2009, 6:52 pm EST

thyer in worrior paint and ace costume retro 1975. whats up with that? was he givin the keys to the volt?

gene??? | 10/2/2009, 12:13 pm EST

I thought paul too was the reason for Ace’s depature from Kiss.
damn paul stanley grow up
and get that stupid star off your eye lol paul seems immature.
he acts well I think Kiss’s last album should be called Ssik
I think fans are tired of tommy, singer for 6 years in legends make-up tommy your song wasnt great
eric singer mensinger you cant sing.

The Rolling Stones band is great
they have a few years left
and I named their last album
STONES n’ BONES.

demon within 78 | 10/3/2009, 3:59 pm EST

WOW STONES N BONES? did you get that from GNR SONG DUST N BONES?
I SAW THE STONES ON THERE VOODOO LOUNGE TOUR. IT TOTALLY SUCKED
THEY SOUNDED LIKE CRAP.they had some issues that night

DC | 10/18/2009, 5:51 am EST

I seen KISS in Cobo for the last time. Being from the east coast, it was a fascinating experience. KISS in Detroit. It doesn’t get any better. I have seen the band many times before and they have never disappointed me. Cobo was no exception. Tommy can really play, but he is no ACE. I look forward to buying ACE’s album. It will go in my CD changer right beside of Sonic Boom in between the 2 alive albums and of course Destroyer.

Thomas | 10/20/2009, 1:49 am EST

I’m a KISS fan from beginning to present, and ACE was excellent during his time. But he was drunk most of the time, and Peter was stoned. A good quality band needs to be tight and focused… not drunk, stoned and blasted day in and day out. I hope ACE has finally grown out of this phase… if not retire quietly.

demon within 78 | 10/21/2009, 6:35 pm EST

THANK YOU ACE FOR THE GREAT CD!!
YOU DID IT MAN. ITS GREAT TO BE AN ACE FAN. ITS A GREAT LIFE.
KISS FANS COME TO THE OTHER SIDE.
ITS GREAT OVER HERE. THAT SONIC DOOM IS JUST MORE CRAPPY ASS SHIT.
ITS SO–FOXY. MUSICALLY ITS WELL LETS JUST SAY,IT KICK ASS. ACE YOU THE MAN.KISS IS TRYING TO BE WHAT THEY ONCE WHERE.ACE IS WHAT HE IS NOW. THIS DISC IA GREAT

demon within 78 | 10/21/2009, 6:44 pm EST

ANOMALY. IN THE LINER NOTES SHOULD SAY. DEAR KISS IN YOURE FACE—-ACE FREHLEY

demon within 78 | 11/14/2009, 2:47 pm EST

wow i have nothing to say

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