KISS Army Nation Podcast
KISS Army Nation, welcome to YOUR Podcast. This show is about YOU, your passion and your experiences. Join us, for Panel Discussions, Interviews, Fan Profiles and so much more. When the curtain drops, the excitement begins...SO LETS GO!!!
Episodes
As most fans know, Eric Singer will not attend the KISS Kruise Land Locked Event in Las Vegas. We have no inside information as to why but regardless, it’s a true shame. It’s a shame because he has done so much for the KISS and he deserves to be there as much as any other member of the band, past or present. So, we thought it would be fitting to pay Mr. Singer a little tribute….it’s the least we can do as KISS fans.
...Before this podcast, I did a thing called KISS Army Nation TV. It’s basically a series of videos chronicling my KISStoric adventures from 2013 – 2018. As I mentioned in an earlier episode, I’ve been taking one-minute snippets from these videos and putting them up on TikTok. Well, I came across a video where I interviewed our next guest at a New Jersey KISS Expo. That brought back some amazing memories, and I thought we...
Our next guest has a story that any rock fan would appreciate. From his early days falling in love with music, to picking up the guitar to fronting his own band, our guest has carved out a career that blends originality with homage to the bands that inspired him.
On this episode, we’re going to dive into his musical journey as a fan and performer…KISS Army Nation, please welcome Nikki Sinn.
Whether it was a handshake at a meet and greet, a wild run in at a concert or a once in a lifetime chat backstage, the panel is here to share some amazing stories of what it was like to meet the larger-than-life members of KISS.
KISS have often been described as “explosive and influential”. They are definitely explosive but are they influential? On this panel, we are going to explore how KISS reshaped the music industry and inspired generations of bands that followed – from stage shows and branding to sonic style and fan culture. Tonight, we are going beyond the make-up and into the ripple effect of rock’s most theatrical icons.
KISS ARMY…making his way to the microphone…from Coram, New York…standing at 5 feet 11 inches…weighing in at a rock solid 268 pounds of pure power and pain…bringing the sounds of the streets and the thunder to the arena…He’s the DJ of destruction…He is the Problem solver…The master of the A-Solution…He is “Absolute….Alvin….Alvarez…”
Our guest is a bassist, songwriter and rock veteran whose career criss-crosses with some of the biggest names in hard rock history, including a tie to Paul Stanley and the early days of KISS He’s a founding member of the bands New England and Alcatrazz, he has played with guitar gods such as Steve Vai and just released an honest, no frills memoir called “NO BASS, NO PARTY”. On this episode, we dive into the mindset of the ...
On this episode, we are tackling a fun challenge…if you had to introduce someone to KISS using just 5 songs, what would they be? We’re building the ultimate starter kit for new fans and debating what truly captures the essence of the band.
On this episode, we are profiling a fan who has been through it all, from discovering KISS to experiencing KISS in ways that have shaped his life. For this fan, it’s more than just music, it’s become identity, energy and pure rock and roll devotion. We’re going to dig deep into this fans personal KISStory, that fan….is Michael Canavan.
Our Guest is the man behind Black Diamond: The Unauthorized Biography of KISS. He spent nearly a decade researching that book. But there is so much more to our guest. On this episode, we are going to take a journey into the life and career of…Dale Sherman.
From ditching the makeup to chasing radio hits, from shifting lineups to shredding guitars, the ’80s were a turbulent and transformative era for the band. But how did KISS compare to the giants of the glam and metal scene — bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen?”
On this episode is all about dissecting the music, the image, the visibility, and the impact. Was KISS keeping pace or losing ground...
On this episode, we are crossing oceans and time zones to spotlight a KISS fan from down under. Our fan profiles are about the fans, the lifeblood of KISS, the ones who paint their faces, crank up the amps and wave the flag no matter where they are in the world. Our guest is no different, KISS Army Nation, please welcome Robbie Venditti.
We're going to be diving into one of the most misunderstood yet remarkable chapters in KISStory: the years between 1980 to 1983. While some fans and critics view this as a transitional period, the truth is – KISS was far from fading. In fact, they were thriving in new and exciting ways.
On today’s panel, we’ll be celebrating the successes, surprises, and standout moments of this era – a time when the band’s global reach...
We are thrilled to be joined by a woman who helped revolutionize women’s wrestling and continues to inspire across multiple industries. She’s a stuntwoman, actress, entrepreneur and now author with her memoir, Hooray for Hollywood. Yes, KISS also fits into this story. KISS Army Nation, please help us welcome, the one and only…Jeanne Basone.
Our next guest is someone whose love story was literally set to a KISS soundtrack. From the proposal on the KISS Kruise to the final KISS show in New York City, hers is truly a story of love, music and community. KISS Army Nation, please help us welcome our dear friend, Jessica Sapio.
The Panel are turning the spotlight on the heartbeat of the band…the drummers. From the jazz-inspired swagger of Peter Criss, to the thunderous power of Eric Carr, to the precision and versatility of Eric Singer...each drummer left their mark on the bands sound, image and energy. We explore how these three different talents shaped the past, present and future of KISS.
On this episode, we are profiling a KISS fan who has taken his passion to incredible heights, not just as a fan, but as a respected writer, historian and interviewer whose work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Ultimate Classic Rock and even KISSonline itself.
Our guest has interviewed a long list of legendary musicians and brings a unique perspective to the KISS story…one that blends a fans love with an historian’s i...
KISS has popped up in some truly unexpected places, but is KISS really a part of Pop culture or are they just the masters of merch…did all the exposure hurt or help the bands legacy?
Today we are joined by someone who literally wrote the book on it on this very topic. Our guest is the author of Creatures of the Screen: KISSploitation in Film, Television and Home Video. To talk about his book and this topic, lets...
We’re lighting the fuse on a very special episode. We are joined by a true pioneer in live concert production, the man behind some of the most jaw dropping explosions, fireballs and effects that defined rock shows in the 70’s, 80’s and beyond. KISS Army Nation, please welcome Pyro John Watkins.
On this episode, we’ve gathered the panel to debate and discuss our TOP 5 KISS songs performed by other bands and/or musicians. What will our picks be? Will it be the ones that rocked, the ones reimagined, or the one completely reinvented. Actually, this begs the question, what makes a GREAT KISS cover? Let’s find out
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