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You Wanted the Best: Inside the Massive KISS Alive! 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

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For five decades, those words have heralded the arrival of the Hottest Band in the World. But in 1975, they were a prayer for survival. Now, 50 years after the album that saved their career and changed the music industry forever, KISS is celebrating with the definitive version of their masterpiece.

Released on November 21, 2025, the KISS Alive! 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition is not just a reissue; it is a massive historical document that transports you directly back to the sweat and electricity of the Dressed To Kill Tour. Whether you grab the 4CD + Blu-ray or the massive 8LP set, this is the tribute the KISS Army has been waiting for.

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KISS Dressed to Kill 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition – A Monumental Celebration of KISStory

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Few albums in rock history have the staying power of KISS’ Dressed to Kill. Released in 1975, it was the band’s third studio album and the one that gave us the immortal anthem “Rock and Roll All Nite.” For me personally, Dressed to Kill has always been one of my favorite KISS records—it’s lean, raw, and bursting with the energy of a band on the cusp of superstardom. Now, fifty years later, KISS has rolled out a 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition that feels less like a reissue and more like a full-on celebration of one of their most essential studio albums.

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Podcast Spotlight: My Exciting Interview with KISS Army Nation

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I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed on the KISS Army Nation Podcast, and it was an absolute blast! This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever participated in, and the chemistry between us was fantastic. I hope you enjoy watching this interview as much as I enjoyed being a part of it. You can watch the full episode below.

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My Final KISS

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On December 1, I attended my first live event at Madison Square Garden and my final KISS concert. I enjoyed six shows on KISS’ End of the Road Tour, and being part of the band’s final shows in its birthplace, New York City, was the icing on the cake. Read on for my thoughts on this momentous milestone, and enjoy the many videos and photos.

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Meeting David Arquette & Michael Ironside at Monster-Mania 57

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On November 11, 2023, I went to Monster-Mania 57 in Oaks, PA, to meet David Arquette and Michael Ironside. I’ve been going to Monster-Mania for years, and this was yet another fun excursion. Read on for details regarding what it was like meeting these legendary actors.

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KISS at 50 Book Review

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KISS at 50 by Martin Popoff is a nearly 200-page hardback book celebrating 50 years of KISS as the band is set to perform its final shows ever at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Does this book live up to the rich and bombastic legacy of the band it chronicles? Watch my video review below to find out. Enjoy, and I’ll see you at The Garden!

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Review: KISS LIFE Magazine (2023)

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In honor of KISS’ 50th anniversary and the band’s End of the Road Tour, LIFE Magazine released a special limited edition magazine celebrating the history of KISS. Below is a video revealing what’s inside this magazine. Enjoy!

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Review – KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984

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On April 7, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York, 1984. Recorded live at the Mid-Hudson Arena on November 28th, 1984, during the Animalize World Tour, this is the fifth in a series of live releases by the band and will be available to stream and download, with a 2-LP standard black vinyl set, CD, and a limited edition 2-LP set pressed on 180g custard yellow vinyl. This new live album is now available to buy on Amazon. Below is my video review of KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York, 1984 and more details about this exciting release.

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The KISS Room: March 10, 2023

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This past Friday, March 10, I returned to The KISS Room to join my friends Matt Porter and Bobby Dreher for another fantastic episode. We covered everything from KISS announcing the final 50 dates of its final tour ever to all of us getting tickets to see KISS at Madison Square Garden in December to the band being on Howard Stern, and more. Listen to the full episode below. Enjoy!

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My Final KISS Concert: December 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York City

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KISS just announced the final 50 shows of its End of the Road World Tour, and the band is ending its last tour ever with a two-night stand at Madison Square Garden in New York City. I secured a ticket for night one (December 1) of this history farewell to the KISS Army in the city the band was born 50 years ago. If you want to attend one of these final 50 shows, below is more information.

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