KISS Returning To Stage At Vegas Fan Event

KISS couldn’t stay away from the stage for long. The face-painted rockers, who retired from full-production live shows in December 2023 ahead of being reborn as digital avatars, will play an “unmasked” electric set as part of the fan event KISS Army Storms Vegas at Virgin Hotels from Nov. 14-16.

The event, which is being staged by Pophouse, Topeka and Vibee, will also offer Q&A sessions with the band and manager Doc McGhee, a performance by former KISS member Bruce Kulick, sets by KISS tribute bands and other interactive activities.

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Earlier this month, a small group of fans were invited to help program the event in tandem with KISS’ production team. Packages start at $999 and go on sale April 7 to the general public. KISS Army members will have early access tomorrow (March 28).

KISS’ digital avatars debuted during the band’s final gig at New York’s Madison Square Garden and are expected to eventually anchor a live experience akin to ABBA’s in London. “The end of the road is the beginning of another road,” vocalist/guitarist Paul Stanley. “We’re not going anywhere. You’ll see us in all different things all the time. We’ll see you in your dreams.”

The news comes after group member Gene Simmons postponed more than half of his spring solo tour dates, which were supposed to begin April 3 in Anaheim, Ca. The trek will now get underway May 2 in Peachtree City, Georgia. No reason was given for the move.

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