Today KISS announced changes and updates to the upcoming KISS event in Vegas. We talk about all the announcements, what wasn't announced and more!

We discuss the final live performances from Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and all the artists on hand for the "Back To The Beginning" concert event.

Alain Bellicha joiins me to talk about his new book KISS At Budokan and the KISS frenzy in Japan during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Alain also discusses how this "fan made" book became auherized by KISS!

We discuss the new that Iron Maiden has asked fans to limit their cell phone usage at concerts, Ace Frehley cancels shows due to illness, Billy Joel cancels concerts for the next year plus, Zak Starkey is fired again from The Who and so Josh Freeze is fired from the Foo Fighters. And somehow, for us, all of these stories are related!!

We attended the 2025 Gene Smmons solo tour and give our opinions on the performances, the setlist and how it compares to his pror solo tour.

Drummer and author Joey Cassata jons me to discuss his newest book "The Order Of The Rose", a story based off the KISS album "The Elder". Joey also talks about his recent performance with Peter Criss, recording with Ace Frehley and more!

Peter Criss was kind to sit with me for a few minutes prior to his performance at The Cutting Room on Aprl 25, 2025. We discuss the ceremony that evening as well as his forthcoming rock album.

We discuss the recent announcements about the KISS Storms Vegas event and also Bon Jovii's event in Nashvlle. At the Jovi event all phones will be locked away during the performance. Do we think this a a bad idea?

On this episode we discuss the return of KISS in 2025, the odds of seeing prior band members at the event and much more! The band made more announcements riight after we recorded this episode, so make sure to check out Ep 311 also!