Kiss: re-recorded classics to be released in Japan next month
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Kiss "best-of" collection,
"Kiss Best - Kissology", is scheduled for a release in Japan on August 27, 2008 via
DefSTAR Records, a subsidiary of
Sony Music Japan. The limited-edition version of the CD - which will feature the re-recorded versions of the band's classics completed with the group's current lineup (including guitarist
Tommy Thayer and drummer
Eric Singer) - will also contain a bonus DVD featuring footage of
Kiss' April 2, 1977 concert at Budokan (taken from
"Kissology Vol. 1") plus a bonus sticker. The DVDs are region-2 encoded (Japan, Europe, and Middle East), and carry no subtitles.
To pre-order this collection, visit
CDJapan.co.jp.
Kiss has scheduled a handful of U.S. performances in August. In honor of its 35th anniversary, the quartet will perform the
"Kiss Alive!" album in its entirety, as well as some rarely played classics, according to a press release.
Upcoming
Kiss U.S. shows:
Aug. 04 - Sturgis, Sd - Glencoe Camp Resort/Rock'n the Rally
Aug. 29 - Las Vegas, Nv - Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Aug. 30 - Stateline, Nv - Harvey's Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe
Aug. 31 - Kelseyville, Ca - Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre