Fox News host Bill O'Reilly has shared his uncut interview with KISS frontman Gene Simmons from the "No Spin News" podcast. Simmons talks about his contribution to the Reagan film, liberal Hollywood, and whether or not rock 'n roll is dead.

When O'Reilly brings up the fact that KISS wrapped up their touring career a year ago, and that Gene and his solo band will be touring in 2025, Simmons interjects, saying, "I have to tell you that being on stage is difficult to talk about, because there's something that happens. You know, we are social animals, there's something that happens when you're on stage and the fans are going crazy... I don't care if you're the Pope, there's that give and take of emotions, and that's what it's all about...."

O'Reilly then asks Gene to tell his audience about "one big change" in the music industry that he's witnessed in the arc of his career. "Unfortunately the business model is dead," says Simmons. "And new band's don't have a chance, especially rock bands. In a certain way, rock is finally dead. Rock and roll is dead, because the freckled-faced kid next door to you, who's a good kid and good family and everything, has become entitled, feels entitled to be able to download and file-share, and get all this music for free. And, you know, it's interesting that people don't understand this. It's like, 'So what? You're too rich to care. Why do you care?' Well, imagine you work for a living, you write a book, you sell groceries, or whatever, and people don't pay you for the work that you put in. Then you understand. Then you say, 'well wait a minute, I worked for this, how come I don't get paid?' And that's what's happening with new artists, and it breaks my heart."

The Gene Simmons Band tour dates can be found below, and tickets are available via genesimmons.com.

2025 tour dates:

April
5 – The Event at Graton Resort & Casino – Rohnert Park, CA
25 – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL
26 – Miami Beach, FL - Fillmore
28 - The Moon - Tallahassee, FL 
29 – Florida Theater – Jacksonville, FL
30 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL 

May
3 - Beaver Dam Amphitheater - Beaver Dam, KY
5 - Basie - Red Bank, NJ
6 – Wellmont – Montclair, NJ
8 – Wind Creek Casino – Bethlehem, PA
9 - The Paramount - Huntington, NY
15 – Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, ON
20 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN
22 - House Of Blues - Dallas, TX
23 – Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX
24 - House Of Blues - Houston, TX