KISS Army Nation Podcast

Our guest is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has become a familiar name in the KISS universe. From Kuarantine with Chris Jericho to Klassik ’78, he has helped keep the spirit of classic KISS alive for a new generation of fans. He’s collaborated with members of major rock and metal bands and contributed to standout KISS tribute recordings.

Beyond covers, Joe is an accomplished musician in his own right, active in both rock and country projects.
KISS Army, please welcome Joe McGinness. 

It’s that magical time of year again…when the lights go up, the eggnog flows and most importantly, everyone starts making lists…naughty lists, nice lists, wish lists, shopping lists, you name it. 

Tonight, we’ve gathered our panel to build the ultimate series of KISS lists.  We’re talking songs, stage moments, controversies and the “List” goes on.  

We are honored to host DRESSED 2 KILL, Atlantic Canada’s Tribute to KISS. Paul had been with us in a previous episode sharing his love for KISS, but now we are thrilled to have ¾ of the band to discuss their fandom, get their input on ongoing KISS-related topics, and also promote their upcoming shows and projects. KISS Army, please join us to welcome Paul Stephens The Starchild, Tym Deal The Demon, and Rob Francis The Catman. 

On this episode, we travel back to 1975—when KISS were still a hungry, fire-breathing club band trying to prove they belonged on the biggest stages in America. Before the costumes became iconic, before the empire took shape, there was Alive!—the album that captured the chaos, the sweat, and the electricity that words alone couldn’t describe. Fifty years later, in 2025, we’re holding a Deluxe Boxset that doesn’t just reissue history; it reframes it. This episode is our chance to revisit that turning point, explore what made Alive! so essential, and see how the new anniversary edition reshapes our understanding of the album that changed everything. 

On this episode, we have a pair of rock n’ roll newlyweds, fresh off their…TWO…Vegas trips where they celebrated love, fandom, and a whole lot of KISS.  They’re going to take us on a tour of their experiences of the Landlocked event…the concerts…the panels, the fan reunions and yes, some big KISS news that dropped while they were there. KISS Army Nation, welcome back to the show….Andy and Jessica.  

Our Cadillac Trilogy is complete.  It began with an interview with Thad Zylka discussing his Cadillac experience, owning the Key to the City and his book Unmasked: My 50 Year Journey with KISS.  We did a play by play of the KISS Cadillac 50th Anniversary event with Roger Bernard…and now at the center of it all…the coach, the teacher, the dreamer…the man who made the 1975 Cadillac experience happen….we are proud to have on our show…Mr. Jim Neff.  

As all KISS fans know, the Dressed to Kill boxset has finally dropped…but this is not just another re-issue, it’s a full-blown time machine that drops us right into the smoky clubs, the New York Hustle and pure survival instincts that fueled KISS before ALIVE changed everything.  

On this episode, we are going to unbox the Dressed to Kill Era.

We are dialing up the amps to eleven as we discuss the making of ROLL OVER AND ROCK with a couple of Hooligans.  You know the drill, don’t touch that dial unless you’re turning it higher….KISS Army Nation, please welcome Al Ryan and Vincent Larussa.  

50 years ago, KISS rolled into a quiet little Michigan town and changed it forever.  Now, 5 decades later, Cadillac once again came alive as fans from around the world gathered to relive that legendary day.  

Here to talk about his firsthand experience how one small town celebrated one of the biggest rock stories of all time is Roger Bernard.

Our next guest was at the Cadillac 50th Anniversary Event.  On this episode, our guest will share stories, behind the scene moments and talk about his book Unmasked: My 50 Year Journey with KISS.  Oh, did I mention he owns the KEY to the city?  KISS Army, please welcome Thad Zylka.