Gene Simmons welcomes former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley as very special guest star on his forthcoming Australian tour, celebrating the milestone of 40 years since the release of his self-titled solo album.
The two rock legends will deliver their individual sets backed by Gene’s smokin’ hot band, followed by an encore to blow your mind! For the first time in 17 years, they will hit Australian stages together to deliver the final songs of the evening, in a moment that’s destined to make rock folklore.
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Legendary rocker Gene Simmons has announced he will be moving his forthcoming Australian concert dates with the Gene Simmons Band to August and September 2018, celebrating the milestone 40th anniversary of the release of his self-titled solo album.
Gene’s new tour dates will kick off in Adelaide on August 28th at the Entertainment Centre Theatre, followed by Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on August 30th, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on August 31st, and winding up in Brisbane at Tivoli Centre on September 1.
For KISS fans, September 2018 is an important date as it marks the 40th anniversary of the release of all 4 Kiss band members’ solo albums (Sept 18, 1978). Gene’s was the highest charting album of the four and to mark the occasion, Gene will perform songs from his solo album at the Australian concerts.
GENE SIMMONS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Tuesday, 28 August 2018 – Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide
Thursday, 30 August 2018 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Friday, 31 August 2018 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, 1 September 2018 – Tivoli Centre, Brisbane
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Legendary Rock n’ Roll God Gene Simmons has today announced he will bereturning to Australia with his band to treat the Australian KISS Army to a special run of concerts in February 2018. Gene’s tour dates will kick off in Adelaide on 1st February at the Entertainment Centre Theatre, followed by Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on 2nd February, Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on 3rd February and winding up in Brisbane at Tivoli Centre on 6th February.
Having sold more than 100 million albums worldwide with the iconic shock-rockers KISS, Gene Simmons has written and performed some of the most well known anthems in the history of music. His tongue wagging onstage antics and distinguishable makeup often overshadow his grossly underrated musicianship, but it is assured that the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee deserves all the accolades he has received throughout his illustrious career.
Gene Simmons can’t wait to return to Australia, saying today, “Doing these smaller concert halls, which hold a thousand to three thousand people, means they get filled up by real diehard fans. They don’t want to hear the same-old, same-old. They want to hear nuggets, as they say. It’s a hoot for me because I’ve never really had a chance to do this stuff live. It’s been a lot of fun.”
With an ever-changing set list from night to night, die-hard fans are in for an absolute treat of unexpected Gene Simmons & KISS gems, the classic hit songs we all know and love & possibly even an influential cover or two for good measure. Focusing heavily on the music and stripping away the stage show for a rare performance, fans have the opportunity to gain a new appreciation for Gene’s song-writing, personality and outstanding performance characteristics whilst hearing songs that have only ever been heard on record.
Encompassing a blazing line-up of outstanding musicians, the Gene Simmons band features Ryan Cook (guitar/vocals), Jeremy Asbrock (guitar/vocals), and Phil Shouse (guitar/vocals), from Nashville’s “The Rock N Roll Residency” & ex Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi’s solo band. Adding to the mayhem on drums is Brent Fitz who rounds out the monster band with his experience in such world renowned rock acts as Slash, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil & Union (featuring Gene’s ex band-mate Bruce Kulick).
To commemorate the tour, Gene will release The Vault, a deeply personal soundtrack to his life, condensed into a 50-year time capsule (1966 – 2016). The Vault includes 150 recordings featuring notable rock n roll artists and of course, his bandmates from KISS.
An obsessive music fan and collector himself, Gene has packed The Vault with exclusive mementos created specifically for the capsule – a new Gene action figure, an ‘In Gene We Trust’ oversized commemorative coin, a deluxe book featuring over 50,000 words and 160 pages of unseen photos from his personal collection, and a track by track commentary on every song. He has also hand-picked a personal gift from his own archives. The best part for fans, is that every The Vault purchased comes with a double pass to Gene’s concert in their nearest capital city – and he will hand-deliver The Vault personally on this Australian tour!
GENE SIMMONS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Thursday, 1st February 2018 – Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide [POSTPONED]
Friday, 2nd February 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney [POSTPONED]
Saturday, 3rd February 2018 – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne [POSTPONED]
Tuesday, 6th February 2018 – Tivoli Centre, Brisbane [POSTPONED]