Matthew Wilkening

The Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.

Producer Ted Templeman originally thought the song's intro was "lame," but a much better replacement was soon found.

The band's live set lists changed a lot over their 14 tours, which featured three different singers and a constantly evolving sound.

After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.

It will be the first time the band performs live in almost two years.

The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.

Seventeen dates have been removed from the Kiss star's solo tour plans.

The band's newest member will be familiar to followers of bassist Duff McKagan's side project Loaded.

Thirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!

The band now has 24 shows scheduled for the summer of 2025.