{"title":"KISS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout KISS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKISS formed in New York City in 1973 around Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Their elaborate face paint and stage personas (Stanley as Starchild, Simmons as Demon, Frehley as Spaceman, Criss as Catman) became one of the most widely-recognized rock visual identities of all time. Their breakthrough album Alive! (1975) launched their commercial peak, with Destroyer (1976), Rock and Roll Over (1976), Love Gun (1977), and Alive II (1977) all becoming multi-platinum successes. The band briefly performed without makeup from 1983 to 1996 before resuming the painted personas with the original four-member lineup reunion. They have been involved in elaborate merchandising and licensing arrangements across multiple decades. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Their End of the Road World Tour (2019-2023) concluded with two final shows at Madison Square Garden on December 1-2, 2023, with the band announcing the catalog and personas would continue via avatar performances thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKISS's sound combines hard rock, glam rock, arena rock, heavy metal, and rock with anthemic chant choruses, theatrical performance approach, and lyrical content addressing party themes, rock and roll lifestyle, and broader rock mythology. Their foundational commercial influence on arena rock and broader hard rock traditions is widely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKISS (1974, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotter Than Hell (1974, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressed to Kill (1975, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlive! (1975, Casablanca) - landmark live album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestroyer (1976, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and Roll Over (1976, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Gun (1977, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlive II (1977, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynasty (1979, Casablanca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreatures of the Night (1982, Casablanca\/Mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLick It Up (1983, Mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimalize (1984, Mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevenge (1992, Mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsycho Circus (1998, Mercury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonic Boom (2009, KISS Records)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonster (2012, KISS Records\/Universal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Casablanca and Mercury pressings of the 1970s and 1980s KISS catalog are widely collected. Multiple anniversary editions, audiophile reissues, and elaborate box set programs have been released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to KISS typically start with Destroyer (1976) or Alive! (1975). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kiss-destroyer-45th-anniv-2cd","title":"Destroyer 45th anniv (2CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e45th Anniversary edition features the newly remastered album from Abbey Road Mastering Studios plus 16 bonus tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540731539639,"sku":"210000065076","price":13.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4016957-2752586.jpg?v=1781154032"},{"product_id":"kiss-psycho-circus-vinyl","title":"Psycho Circus LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first pressing of Psycho Circus on vinyl! Includes a lenticular cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540856418487,"sku":"210000059365","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/kiss.jpg?v=1781154512"},{"product_id":"kiss-special-kiss-tour-rsd-26-1st-black-white-vinyl","title":"Special Kiss Tour LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter the massive success of Kiss's fourth studio album Destroyer, the band embarked on a 1976 summer tour. Casablanca Records released as a promo-only 12\" EP with the four singles from the Destroyer album entitled, A Special Kiss Tour Album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540881289399,"sku":"210000104752","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4492450-3562727.jpg?v=1781154595"},{"product_id":"kiss-destroyer-cd","title":"Destroyer CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eKiss's Destroyer roars with the intensity of a charging freight train, its remaster pulsing with the fiery essence of classic rock. Feel the adrenaline spike as Detroit Rock City and God of Thunder blast like a double shot of whiskey on a rowdy night. The album from Mercury hits hard, and the meticulous packaging draws you into its legendary legacy. Plug this in, and brace yourself for a relentless evening of thunderous riffs and camaraderie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785678008503,"sku":"210000059462","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/194146.jpg?v=1783045627"},{"product_id":"kiss-dynasty-vinyl","title":"Dynasty LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKISS's Dynasty LP is pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl, ensuring high sound quality. This reissue of their 1979 album includes all original artwork and has been remastered for clarity. A solid choice for any Classic Rock fan looking for a reliable pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785780932791,"sku":"210000047852","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2491316.jpg?v=1783045899"},{"product_id":"kiss-kissworld-the-best-of-vinyl","title":"Kissworld: The Best of... 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKissworld: The Best of... stands as a pivotal collection, assembling 20 tracks that exemplify Kiss's flair for glam rock and infectious choruses. The 2LP format offers a robust auditory experience, featuring essential songs like \"Rock and Roll All Nite\" and the poignant ballad \"Beth.\" This compilation not only celebrates the band's electrifying performances but also underscores their evolution across decades, fulfilling the needs of both devoted fans and those new to their music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785809047735,"sku":"210000049279","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3850864.jpg?v=1783045982"},{"product_id":"kiss-hotter-than-hell-vinyl","title":"Hotter than Hell LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrackling like live wires, Kiss's \"Hotter than Hell\" unleashes a metallic storm of powerful riffs and commanding vocals from the outset with tracks like \"Got to Choose.\" This vinyl LP serves up the band's raw attitude and relentless spirit, complemented by remastered audio that brings each note into focus. 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Celebrate over four decades of rock history with this pristine reissue that reproduces every detail of the original release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785958273207,"sku":"210000053990","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2491312.jpg?v=1783046399"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/kiss.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}