A new KISS book, Gene, Ace, Peter & Paul: A Detailed Exploration Of The 1978 KISS Solo Albums, was released back in September. On the new episode of Metalkast, Rög talks with author Julian Gill.

“This is one of the best books to come out bout KISS, especially of that era. It’s an easy read with transcribed interviews, various index’s that outline people thanked on the records, a look at music during that era and more! This work represents the culmination of a massive effort made to celebrate the then 35th anniversary of the 1978 KISS solo albums in 2013. As a detailed exploration of those solo album releases the KissFAQ website endeavoured to delve into the depths of minutiae interviewing those musicians and business decision makers directly involved in the four simultaneous projects.”

Julian shows his vast KISS knowledge in an in-depth discussion with Rög. Tune in at this location.

September 18th, 1978. KISS made music history when they simultaneously released the member's four solo albums. The albums were backed by an unprecedented, multimillion dollar marketing and publicity campaign, and a total of more than 5.3 million units were shipped to retailers, creating KISSteria and representing perhaps one of the last examples of record industry excess in the '70s.

Gene, Ace, Peter & Paul: A Detailed Exploration of the 1978 KISS Solo Albums is based in large part on a 2013 KISSFAQ.com celebratory retrospective that commemorated the 35th anniversary of the solo albums.

Gene, Ace, Peter & Paul: A Detailed Exploration Of The 1978 KISS Solo Albums puts the four KISS solo albums under the microscope like never
before. More than 30 brand-new interviews were conducted with various individuals who either worked directly on the solo albums or have a strong connection with the projects. These interviews offer readers fresh first-hand perspectives straight from studio musicians, producers, engineers, and songwriters, and the creative professionals working in the KISS camp at the time.

A supporting series of topical features further illuminates KISS' activities in 1978 while dissecting the albums and offering in-depth analysis and biographical information on the albums' participants.

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