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on November 21, 2025, the KISS Alive! 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition is not just a reissue; it is a massive historical document that transports you directly back to the sweat and electricity of the Dressed To Kill Tour.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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Unboxing: KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Box Set

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Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Creatures Of The Night from 1982 is a seminal album in the KISS catalog. It crushed fans’ expectations with a huge, back-to-rock sound and has become a fan favorite and cult classic. On November 18, 2022, UMe released Creatures Of The Night 40 as a 5-CD + Blu-ray Audio Super Deluxe Edition, 3-LP Deluxe, 2-CD Deluxe, 1-LP Half-Speed Master 180gm, 1-CD Remaster, as well as a 5-CD Super Deluxe Edition Digital Download + Streaming and 2-CD Digital Download-only version plus a color Vinyl exclusive. Read on for my unboxing of KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition, now available to buy on Amazon.

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Review: KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

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Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Creatures Of The Night from 1982 is a seminal album in the KISS catalog. It crushed fans’ expectations with a huge, back-to-rock sound and has become a fan favorite and cult classic. On November 18, 2022, UMe will release Creatures Of The Night 40 as a 5-CD + Blu-ray Audio Super Deluxe Edition, 3-LP Deluxe, 2-CD Deluxe, 1-LP Half-Speed Master 180gm, 1-CD Remaster, as well as a 5-CD Super Deluxe Edition Digital Download + Streaming and 2-CD Digital Download-only version plus a color Vinyl exclusive. Read on for my review of KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition, now available to buy on Amazon.

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Preview: KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

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The KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition box set comes out November 18 and is now available to buy on Amazon. I have an advance copy of this exciting new release, and below is my video preview with my initial impressions. Enjoy!

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KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Available on Amazon

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The KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition box set is now available to buy on Amazon. Read on for all the details, including a video showing what’s inside the box set and a video where I share my thoughts on this upcoming release.

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KISS Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

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Today, KISS announced the Creatures of the Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition box set. Read on for all the details, including a video showing what’s inside the box set and a video where I share my thoughts on this upcoming release.

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KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Book

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Considering buying the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition? Read my review of this box set, and watch the video below where I provide a page-by-page look at the coffee table hardback book included in this special edition package.

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Review: KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

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On November 19, the 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of Destroyer, KISS’ quintessential album, is unleashed upon the world. UMe is releasing multiple versions: a Super Deluxe 4-CD + Blu-ray Audio box set, a standard double black vinyl, limited edition yellow and red double colored vinyl, a 2-CD set, and digital. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of the Super Deluxe Edition of Destroyer. Read on for my thoughts on this album and whether or not it’s worth buying.

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KISSmas Show With Gene Simmons: TalkShopLive

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Did you miss Gene Simmons yesterday on TalkShopLive talking about the new KISS Destroyer 45th anniversary album release? You can watch the entire interview below.

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