I Can't Wait To See KISS Later This Month!

At the end of this month, I'll finally see KISS live for the first time ever. I don't know why I've never made it to a KISS show... except maybe super high ticket prices or something. I'll be going to the KISS/Motley Crue show at Riverbend in Cincinnati on August 31 with my husband and a friend who is flying in from D.C. I'm pretty pumped!

The other day, KISSONLINE published some exclusive video clips of the band live on The Tour. I'm surprised at just how great KISS looks and sounds. I'm hoping to upgrade my tickets day of show -- we'll see what happens I guess.

Comments

[Him]

Wow, Metalboy! This is the old you that I first got used to reading and critiquing awhile back. You must have been in a bit of a twist when you posted. All that hyperbole ("Life Changing Spectacle of the Highest Order") and tilting at windmills.

Like I said, you can take or leave Trunk (I can see your and Velonese's point about him being a "douche"). Heck, you can even take or leave Rachelle's website . . . Blabbermouth, or whatever. I just said Trunk raised some good points.

Which relates to my opinion. Like I said, it was my opinion. And the choice to see a band often has to do with things besides the music and the show (though it also includes them, which was another of my points). Such as: the way they market themselves, the prices they charge, or how they treat their fans. You do recall me saying that I enjoy their music in spots, across all eras, yes?

At your best, Metalboy!, you plead for a greater appreciation and love of all forms of glam and metal music. You are a passionate fan who likes give and take. At your worst, you simply dress your opinion up as the right one and then pounce on views that run contrary to yours. Why on earth are you reduced to slagging supporters of the music you love? Why can't you appreciate a rant that is as good, if not better, than your own from a person who also loves the genres we discuss here (and also introduces people to new versions of the old scene on numerous occasions)?

I get it. You like to stir the pot. So do I. But sometimes, you really seem to be stirring an empty pot . . . over and over again.

As I said before, enjoy the show Allyson!

PS: I also subscribed to Circus, and Kerrang! I even went in for a mini-sub to Metal Hammer in the mid-80s.

PPS: Rock-it, sounds as if you had a great experience (regardless of my gripes about Kiss). How you see a show (what row, what perks, etc.) certainly has something to do with _how_ and _if_ you see a show. And I do agree with Metalboy! on the pick thing. That was a cool move on your part.

[Rita]

OK Metalboy! The answer is yes! Are you?

[Metalboy!]

No, Rita! Boo Hoo! I should have known! As the title of the Ian Hunter classic says, "All The Good Ones Are Taken", unless you have a Sister as cool as you who ain't married! No matter what the circumstances are, however, we will always be united in our cause to fearlessly Bring Back Glam!

So cool to have met so many awesome Glammetallers like yourself on here -- even HIM!

Speaking of HIM -- Dude, read a little more carefully my comments -- KISS did something extraordinary for the VIP Badgeholders in Tampa I will not reveal as I do not want to ruin the surprise for others who will see them with the VIP Meet and Greet Package.

If they do what they did in Tampa, it will be worth every cent, trust me! Oh, and that's pretty funny, you asserting your opinion is as valid as mine. Of course it is. And so is Chump's. The only difference is, I'm right and Chump is usually clueless. I will let The Court of Commentors on BBG! provide their own OPINIONS as to degrees of validity when it comes to yours and my opinions.

As for anyone attending a KISS show in the near or distant future, go for it, whether your included in the backstage special treat that comes with the VIP Treatment or in the nose bleed section. That's the great thing about KISS -- you can appreciate them from near OR far.

[Metalboy!]

Ok, I'll say it! KISS play an acoustic set for the fans. Worth the $1275 ALONE. A private KISS show will REAL vocals, not the stuff everyone who pays !100 clams in the field. Take it or leave it, just pay for it!
I have to admit that I've never met a woman that can stand me longer than the first drink because of my constant need to be heard on internet websites.

[Rita]

Thanks Metalboy!

But just so you know, no one is as cool as I am, not even my sister!! I kid, I kid!

Glam on and keep up the writing. As I said before, your posts are always very well written and appreciated.

[Ace Steele]

Metalboy!
I think your prayers have been answered. KISS has been doing that "intimate" acoustic gig for the "Platinum Experience" purchasers, w/ Eric Singer doing his drumming on a plastic bucket.

I prefer the full Armageddon of a whole KISS show.
To me, THAT is the platinum experience.

[Bob]

also being one of the proudly older visitors to this fine cyber establishment, KISS was my first rock concert. saw them back in '79 at the Philadelphia Spectrum. The opening band was none other than Judas priest. Interestingly enough, I remember having an amazing time at that concert, and I thought KISS put on one hell of a show. I find this interesting because, I since got my hands on a really bad-sounding bootleg of that concert, as well as other bootlegs from the Dynasty tour, and the truth is that they weren't really playing very well on that tour. By '79, they couldn't stand each other anymore, and they played all the songs as fast as they could seemingly just to get them overwith. either way though, Al, I'm sure you'll have an amazing time!

[Metalboy!]

Imposter alert! The second Metalboy! comment is not me!

[Metalboy!]

That is, the second Metalboy! comment of the last three besides this one! I mean, I'm all four self deprecating humor, but would I be downright cruel to myself?

Get your own alias to go with your own opinions, both of which we're still waiting for, Jeff!

KISS ROXX 110% from wherever you are seated. I only date chicks that drink me under the table and drag my a*s home. And there are still details about "The Platinum Experience" Ace tells us it is called, I won't reveal to still keep some mystery to it for those who enjoy THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE.

I rarely comment on other websites except for the occasional artical on The New York Times site and Huffington Post or heavyharmonies.com. I would probably comment on Metal Sludge, as Stevie Rachelle is almost as big of a "Chump" as Jeff is, unless whoever left the derogatory remarks here co-opting my name (bad form!) is someone impersonating Jeff impersonating me.

Note to Rita: Your husband is a lucky man, Rita! Rock On! We will always be united to Bring Back Glam! Hey, maybe you have some girlfriends who would like to become Metalgirl! (just waiting for the comments to start pouring in under that nom de plume now!) but they would have to pass a quiz or stump Metalboy to have the opportunity to go more than one round of drinks with me. Please, no Deadhead chicks! Been there done that! I'm a Zeppliner at heart!

[kari]

The KISS/CRUE tour nothing pure FUN,FUN,FUN!!!! I was wary when i found out both bands were only playing 13 songs, but after going to the show, it really is enough. This tour is a ROCKIN' good time, no matter where your seats are!!!!

[Him]

Now see, that is the swagger that I have come to expect from Metalboy! He even up-caps my name and avoids some of my comments. At least you call me dude.

And I sincerely doubt that you are going to crowd-source the opinions of the other people on this site to determine credibility as it relates to your opinions and their validity. You got 'em, you defend them, and you stick with them . . . even when there was no need to do so.

I have no interest in a popularity contest. You win. Hands down. Heck, people even impersonate you. The best I could get was you thinking I was Fletch. If I stopped posting, no one would care. If you did, who knows what would happen?!!?

I just like commenting on items that are of interest to me, and on comments relating to those items. Thanks for engaging me Metalboy! It is always interesting even if it isn't always on point.

[Joey]

Took my wife to the Motley/KISS show in Phoenix and was amazed how right on she was, Motley was entertaining and fun and engaging and KISS was boring and flat. They sounded okay but so uninspired compared to Motley, the contrast was blatant. Little things like Motley using actual fire and KISS using flatscreen TV's with pictures of fire, Motley actually talking to the crowd, etc. Motley killed it. I will skip KISS next time around.