KISSOnline.com has announced the release of new KISS Destroyer Models from Polar Lights. The models are now available at retail stores and websites.

According to a press release: “This lineup of kits is based on the artwork from their first certified platinum album, Destroyer. Each figure stands atop its own rocky base that joins with the others in the line. This easy to assemble kit comes pre-painted to allow even novice modelers to create a quality look. (glue not included) The kits are approximately 1/10 scale and measure 11” tall when assembled.”

The kit also comes with a bonus Poster.

For more info visit KISSOnline.com.

KISS plan to release their new studio album in early 2012. The latest edition of Britain's Classic Rock magazine includes an exclusive interview Dave Everley conducted with PAUL STANLEY and GENE SIMMONS, in which they discuss the upcoming album.

Here's a portion of the interview, read the rest in the latest Classic Rock:

Q: How far into the album are you?

Paul Stanley: "We've recorded eight tracks. Everything's on except the vocals. There'll be 10 on the album, with a couple of tracks as bonuses for different projects."

Q: How does it build on Sonic Boom?

Paul Stanley: "Sonic Boom was a pivotal album in the sense that we were aware of who we were as a performing band, but we had to re-establish who we are as a recording band. That being done, this is much easier and that much more self-assured."

Gene Simmons: "This new record feels heavier than Sonic Boom. It feels like there's a connection between Destroyer and Revenge."

Q: Care to throw us a few song titles?

Paul Stanley: "I'd be surprised if the album didn't start with 'Hell or Hallelujah'. It's up-tempo, a great riff, definitive KISS. There's a track called 'Born To Be A Sinner', and Tommy (Thayer) has a song called 'Out Of This World' which is terrific. They're anthemic soncs. That's the nature of how we write. There are no ballads."

Gene Simmons: "'Are You Ready?' is a new track that I worked out, wrote, and brought everyone into the studio and said, 'Let's bang this out.' Another of the new songs, tentatively titled 'Wall Of Sound', we just came up with on the spot. The guts of that song were written in 40 minutes."

KISS drummer Eric Singer recently sat down with BraveWords.com scribe, Mitch Lafon, for an all-encompassing three-hour chat. Part I of the sit-down can be found here, Part II can be found here.