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December 15th, 2012

Japanese record company to re-release '80's & '90's KISS albums The Japanese record company, Universal Music is planning to re-release '80's & '90's albums in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format on March 20th, 2013. UNMASKED Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25370 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 MUSIC FROM "THE ELDER" Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25371 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25372 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 LICK IT UP Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25373 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 REVENGE Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25374 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 CARNIVAL OF SOULS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25375 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013 PSYCHO CIRCUS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25376 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date March 20th, 2013

December 5th, 2012
Burrn! magazine includes a KISS poster Burrn! magazine January 2013 issue includes a KISS poster in the centerfold. The picture was taken on stage. Burrn! / January 2013 issue Format Magazine Publisher Burrn! Corporation Price 650 yen (tax incl.) Magazine Code (JAN) 4910175010130 00619 Contents Page 80~81 : KISS

November 2nd, 2012

Gene Simmons interview in Player magazine Player magazine December 2012 issue features an interview with Gene Simmons. Player / December 2012 issue Format Magazine Publisher Player Corporation Price 600 yen (tax incl.) Magazine Code (JAN) 4910098171222 00571 Contents Cover : The Beatles in color Page 22 : Interview with Gene Simmons An all member photo in color in color Page 23 : Gene Simmons photo (breathing fire) in color Page 24 : Interview with Gene Simmons Paul Stanley photo in black & white Page 25 : Interview with Gene Simmons in black & white

October 24th, 2012

"MONSTER"'s second-week Oricon Music Chart position According to Oricon website, the new KISS album "MONSTER" drops from #9 to #20 on the Japanese music chart dated October 29th, 2012. Oricon Music Chart / October 29th, 2012 Oct. 29 Oct. 22 Album Artist   1.  -  8EST KANJANI EIGHT [domestic] 2. 1. OPUS - ALL TIME BEST 1975-2012 TATSURO YAMASHITA [domestic] 3.  -  EVERLASTING GIFT YUKARI TAMURA [domestic] 4.  -  SCRAMBLE ASKA [domestic] 5.  -  ACID BLACK CHERRY TOUR 2012 LIVE CD ACID BLACK CHERRY [domestic] 6.  -  THE IDOLM@STER ANIM@TION MASTER NAMASSUKA SPECIAL 04 V.A. [domestic] 7. 4. ALL SINGLES BEST 2 KOBUKURO [domestic] 8.  -  NHK OKAASAN TO ISSHO SAISHIN BEST DAISUKE YOKOYAMA & TAKUMI MITANI [domestic] 9.  -  MY LETTERS HANAKO OKU [domestic] 10. 6. KISS CARLY RAE JEPSEN   11.  -  SUNKEN CONDOS DONALD FAGEN   12.  -  OOKAMI SEINEN RYOTA FUJIMAKI [domestic] 13. 7. FORCE SUPERFLY [domestic] 14. 16. T-ARA'S BEST OF BEST 2009-2012 T-ARA [Korea] 15. 18. BELIEVE CHE'NELLE [Malaysia] 16. 11. LOVE PLACE KANA NISHINO [domestic] 17.  -  HALLOWEEN ADDICTION TOMMY FEBRUARY6 & TOMMY HEAVENLY6 [domestic] 18. 13. UNO! GREEN DAY   19. 2. HENSHIN CHATMONCHY [domestic] 20. 9. MONSTER KISS   Oricon Daily Music Chart - Top 30 KISS / "MONSTER" Date Position October  9th #9 October 10th #10 October 11th #9 October 12th #11 October 13th #9 October 14th #13 October 16th - October 17th #24 October 18th #24 October 19th #22 October 20th #17 October 21st #27

Octorber 21st, 2012

"Detroit Rock City" tops KISS song poll Bay FM which is the FM radio station in Tokyo area (east Japan) reveals the results of KISS song poll on the radio program "Power Rock Today". The top 10 tracks are: 1. Detroit Rock City 2. Rock And Roll All Nite 3. I Was Made For Lovin' You 4. Love Gun 5. Black Diamond 6. Deuce 7. Shout It Out Loud 8. Forever 9. Hard Luck Woman 10. God Of Thunder Radio Program Power Rock Today Radio Station Bay FM FM Frequency 78.0MHz Call Sign JOGV-FM Location Funabashi, Chiba, Japan Power 5kW Broadcast Time Every Saturday 25:00-29:00

October 20th, 2012

"Detroit Rock City" tops KISS song poll FM802 which is the FM radio station in Osaka (west Japan) reveals the results of KISS song poll on the radio program "Rock On". The top 10 tracks are: 1. Detroit Rock City 2. Rock And Roll All Nite 3. Love Gun 4. I Was Made For Lovin' You 5. Hard Luck Woman 6. Beth 7. Deuce 8. Black Diamond 9. Forever 10. Shout It Out Loud Radio Program Rock On Radio Station FM802 FM Frequency 80.2MHz Call Sign JOFV-FM Location Osaka, Japan Power 10kW Broadcast Time Every Friday 24:00-27:00

October 17th, 2012

"MONSTER" debuts at #9 on Oricon weekly chart in Japan According to Oricon website, the new KISS album "MONSTER" has entered the Japanese music chart dated October 22nd, 2012 at the #9 position. Oricon Music Chart / October 22nd, 2012 Oct. 22 Oct. 15 Album Artist   1. 2. OPUS - ALL TIME BEST 1975-2012 TATSURO YAMASHITA [domestic] 2.  -  HENSHIN CHATMONCHY [domestic] 3.  -  CRACK STAR FLASH GRANRODEO [domestic] 4. 3. ALL SINGLES BEST 2 KOBUKURO [domestic] 5.  -  BREAKERZ BEST - SINGLE COLLECTION BREAKERZ [domestic] 6. 7. KISS CARLY RAE JEPSEN   7. 4. FORCE SUPERFLY [domestic] 8.  -  HAVE A NICE DAY SPECIAL OTHERS [domestic] 9.  -  MONSTER KISS   10.  -  DEAR ROCKERS SNAKE ON THE BEACH [domestic] Oricon Daily Music Chart - Top 30 KISS / "MONSTER" Date Position October  9th #9 October 10th #10 October 11th #9 October 12th #11 October 13th #9 October 14th #13 October 16th - October 17th #24 October 18th #24

October 14th, 2012

Gene Simmons interview aired on radio The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) airs an interview with Gene Simmons on October 14th, 2012. Gene talks about "Wall Of Sound" and "Back To The Stone Age". He wanted to write a song like The Beatles' "Helter-Skelter" and he wrote "Wall Of Sound". And about "Back To The Stone Age", the whole song was written and recorded in the studio on the same day. A part of this interview was aired on the radio program "Rock On" (FM802) the day before. Radio Program Power Rock Today Radio Station Bay FM FM Frequency 78.0MHz Call Sign JOGV-FM Location Funabashi, Chiba, Japan Power 5kW Broadcast Time Every Saturday 25:00-29:00

October 13th, 2012
Gene Simmons interview aired on radio The radio program "Rock On" (FM802) airs Gene Simmons interview on October 13th, 2012. Gene talks about "Back To The Stone Age". Radio Program Rock On Radio Station FM802 FM Frequency 80.2MHz Call Sign JOFV-FM Location Osaka, Japan Power 10kW Broadcast Time Every Friday 24:00-27:00

October 12th, 2012
Big "MONSTER" newspaper ad Universal Music places a one-third page advertisement for "MONSTER" CD on page 9 of The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper evening edition dated October 12th, 2012. But there is no advertisement on The Asahi Shumbun newspaper evening edition.

October 10th, 2012

"MONSTER" released in Japan "MONSTER" and "DESTROYER {RESURRECTED}" are released in Japan on October 10th, 2012. Both of them are in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format. And 21 KISS albums ("KISS" to "HOT IN THE SHADE" includes 4 solo albums) in a miniature LP-jacket are re-released on the same day. All of them were originally released on June 25th, 2008 & September 24th, 2008. And then, they were re-released on April 2nd, 2010. MONSTER [limited edition] Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75380 Price 2,700 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 Track listing 1. Hell Or Hallelujah 2. Wall Of Sound 3. Freak 4. Back To The Stone Age 5. Shout Mercy 6. Long Way Down 7. Eat Your Heart Out 8. The Devil Is Me 9. Outta This World 10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll 11. Take Me Down Below 12. Last Chance 13. King Of The Night Time World [Live - Rock The Nation Lost Tracks] Notes limited edition / 1st pressing only limited to 5,000 copies includes 3-D jacket (cardboard insert) 20 page color booklet 16 page booklet in black & white ( liner notes & Japanese translation of lyrics ) MONSTER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-15180 Price 2,600 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 Track listing same as the limited edition Notes includes 20 page color booklet 16 page booklet in black & white ( liner notes & Japanese translation of lyrics ) These booklets are quite the same as the limited edition. Both catalog numbers are printed on them as follows. The disc is also the same as the limited edition (both of them have the same volume serial number "0118-94BD"). But the only its own catalog number is printed on the label side. Of course, the obi strip is different than the limited edition. DESTROYER {RESURRECTED} Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75349 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 Track listing 1. Detroit Rock City 2. King Of The Night Time World 3. God Of Thunder 4. Great Expectations 5. Flaming Youth 6. Sweet Pain 7. Shout It Out Loud 8. Beth 9. Do You Love Me 10. Sweet Pain [original guitar solo] Notes limited edition / 1st pressing only miniature LP-jacket (cardboard sleeve, not gatefold) silver disc (not black) grooves for 4 songs are carved on the label side ( See differences between the Japanese pressing and imports ) includes 20 page color booklet liner notes and English & Japanese lyrics sheet KISS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93650 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition HOTTER THAN HELL Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93651 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition DRESSED TO KILL Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93652 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ALIVE ! Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93653~54 Price 3,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition Gatefold DESTROYER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93655 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ROCK AND ROLL OVER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93656 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition LOVE GUN Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93657 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ALIVE II Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93658~59 Price 3,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition Gatefold DOUBLE PLATINUM Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93660 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition PAUL STANLEY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93529 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition GENE SIMMONS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93530 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ACE FREHLEY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93531 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition PETER CRISS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93532 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition DYNASTY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93661 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition UNMASKED Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93522 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition MUSIC FROM "THE ELDER" Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93523 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93524 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition LICK IT UP Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93525 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ANIMALIZE Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93526 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ASYLUM Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93527 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition CRAZY NIGHTS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93528 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition

October 7th, 2012

Gene Simmons interview & Paul Stanley interview aired on radio The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) airs interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley on October 7th, 2012. Gene talks about their new album "MONSTER" and Paul talks about the song "All For The Love Of Rock & Roll". Radio Program Power Rock Today Radio Station Bay FM FM Frequency 78.0MHz Call Sign JOGV-FM Location Funabashi, Chiba, Japan Power 5kW Broadcast Time Every Saturday 25:00-29:00

October 6th, 2012
Paul Stanley's message aired on radio The radio program "Rock On" (FM802) airs Paul Stanley's message for Japan on October 6th, 2012. Radio Program Rock On Radio Station FM802 FM Frequency 80.2MHz Call Sign JOFV-FM Location Osaka, Japan Power 10kW Broadcast Time Every Friday 24:00-27:00

October 5th, 2012

Paul Stanley on the cover of Burrn! magazine Burrn! magazine November 2012 issue features KISS. Burrn! / November 2012 issue Format Magazine Publisher Burrn! Corporation Price 650 yen (tax incl.) Magazine Code (JAN) 4910175011120 00619 Contents Cover : Paul Stanley Page 4~14 : Interview with Gene Simmons in color Interview with Paul Stanley in color Interview with Tommy Thayer in color Page 15~18 : August 14th, 2012 concert report in color Page 19 : Full-page advertisement for "MONSTER" in color

September 30th, 2012
Paul Stanley interview aired on radio The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) airs an interview with Paul Stanley on September 30th, 2012. He talks about the way to record their new album "MONSTER". Radio Program Power Rock Today Radio Station Bay FM FM Frequency 78.0MHz Call Sign JOGV-FM Location Funabashi, Chiba, Japan Power 5kW Broadcast Time Every Saturday 25:00-29:00

September 30th, 2012.
"Burrn!" magazine to feature KISS Paul Stanley will be on the cover of "Burrn!" magazine November issue. It will be on sale October 5th, 2012.

September 29th, 2012
Gene Simmons' message aired on radio The radio program "Rock On" (FM802) airs Gene Simmons' message for Japan on September 29th, 2012. He talks about some plans for their next Japan tour. Radio Program Rock On Radio Station FM802 FM Frequency 80.2MHz Call Sign JOFV-FM Location Osaka, Japan Power 10kW Broadcast Time Every Friday 24:00-27:00

September 26th, 2012
"SYMPHONY : ALIVE IV" DVD re-released "SYMPHONY : ALIVE IV" DVD is re-released in Japan on September 30th, 2012. SYMPHONY : ALIVE IV Format DVD Catalog Number Universal Music UIBY-9011~2 Price 2,980 yen (tax incl.) Release date September 26th, 2012 Notes 1st pressing only

September 26th, 2012

New Japanese compilation includes "I Was Made For Lovin' You" This CD includes disco hit songs in Japan. DISCO HITS IN 1979 - MEMORIES OF CANTERBURY NIGHTS Format CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICZ-1460 Price 2,500 yen (tax incl.) Release date September 26th, 2012 Track listing 1. Hot Stuff / Donna Summer 2. In The Navy / Village People 3. Last Train To London / Electric Light Orchestra 4. Heart Of Glass / Blondie 5. I Was Made For Lovin' You / KISS 6. Bad Girls / Donna Summer 7. Go West / Village People 8. Wanted / The Dooleys 9. Rasputin / Boney M. 10. Hello Mr. Monkey / Arabesque 11. Yes Sir, I Can Boogie / Baccara 12. Ritmo De Brazil / Ultimate 13. Viva America / Banzaii 14. Himiko / Passionata 15. Voulez-Vous / ABBA 16. Heaven Must Have Sent You / Bonnie Pointer 17. I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round) / Alicia Bridges 18. Dancing Queen / ABBA 19. I Want You Tonight / Pablo Cruise

September 14th, 2012

Japanese "MONSTER" to include a bonus track The Japanese record company, Universal Music has officially announced the "Monster" bonus track for Japan on September 14th on their web site (written in Japanese). It is "King Of The Night Time World" live version from Rock The Nation tour. MONSTER [limited edition] Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75380 Price 2,700 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 Track listing 1. Hell Or Hallelujah 2. Wall Of Sound 3. Freak 4. Back To The Stone Age 5. Shout Mercy 6. Long Way Down 7. Eat Your Heart Out 8. The Devil Is Me 9. Outta This World 10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll 11. Take Me Down Below 12. Last Chance 13. King Of The Night Time World [Live - Rock The Nation Lost Tracks] Notes limited edition / 1st pressing only includes a 3-D jacket limited to 5,000 copies MONSTER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-15180 Price 2,600 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 10th, 2012 Track listing same as the limited edition

September 7th, 2012

"MONSTER" release date advanced "MONSTER" will be released on October 10th, 2012 in Japan. The Japanese record company, Universal Music had officially announced that they would release "MONSTER" on October 17th on their web site . But now, they has announced that they will release it on October 10th. They will also release "DESTROYER {RESURRECTED}" and old 21 KISS albums ("KISS" to "HOT IN THE SHADE" includes 4 solo albums) on October 10th. The release date of these albums has been also changed from October 17th to October 10th.

September 5th, 2012
Some differences between the EU pressing and the US pressing of "DESTROYER {RESURRECTED}" The great difference is a label side of a disc. Grooves for 4 songs are carved on it of the EU pressing but there is no groove on it of the US one. See details.

September 5th, 2012

"ICON" released in Japan "ICON" (2CD) is released on September 5th, 2012. This is the first time that this album is released here in Japan. ICON Format CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75247~8 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date September 5th, 2012 Track listing ( disc 1 ) 1. Strutter 2. Deuce 3. Hotter Than Hell 4. C'mon And Love Me 5. Rock And Roll All Nite [live] 6. Detroit Rock City 7. Beth 8. Hard Luck Woman 9. Calling Dr. Love 10. Love Gun 11. Christine Sixteen 12. Shout It Out Loud [live] Track listing ( disc 2 ) 1. I Was Made For Loving You 2. Shandi 3. A World Without Heroes 4. I Love It Loud 5. Lick It Up 6. Heaven's On Fire 7. Tears Are Falling 8. Crazy Crazy Nights 9. Hide Your Heart 10. God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II 11. Domino [live] 12. Psycho Circus Notes includes liner notes written in Japanese (folded : 4 pages : in black & white) no lyrics sheet no Japanese translation of lyrics

September 2nd, 2012
KISS Japan tour 2013 The radio program "Power Rock Today" (Bay FM) reports that the music manager, Doc McGhee began negotiations for the next KISS Japan tour with the Japanese promoter, Udo Artists.

August 24th, 2012

"MONSTER" to be released on October 17th The Japanese record company, Universal Music has officially announced the details of the Japanese "MONSTER" album on August 24th on their web site (written in Japanese). It includes 12 songs and will be released in two formats on October 17th, 2012. One is the limited edition including a 3-D jacket. Another one is the ordinary edition without a 3-D jacket. Both of them are in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format that is compatible with standard CD. MONSTER [limited edition] Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75380 Price 2,700 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 Track listing 1. Hell Or Hallelujah 2. Wall Of Sound 3. Freak 4. Back To The Stone Age 5. Shout Mercy 6. Long Way Down 7. Eat Your Heart Out 8. The Devil Is Me 9. Outta This World 10. All For The Love Of Rock & Roll 11. Take Me Down Below 12. Last Chance Notes limited edition / 1st pressing only includes a 3-D jacket limited to 5,000 copies MONSTER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-15180 Price 2,600 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 Track listing same as the limited edition

August 17th, 2012

Japanese record company to release "DESTROYER {RESURRECTED}" The Japanese record company, Universal Music is planning to release "DESTROYER {RESURRECTED}" CD in a miniature LP-jacket on October 17th, 2012. It's in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format that is compatible with standard CD. DESTROYER {RESURRECTED} Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-75349 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 Notes limited edition / 1st pressing only They are also planning to re-release '70's & '80's albums in miniature LP-jackets on the same day. These albums are also in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format. All of them were originally released on June 25th, 2008 & September 24th, 2008. And then, they were re-released on April 2nd, 2010. KISS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93650 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition HOTTER THAN HELL Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93651 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition DRESSED TO KILL Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93652 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ALIVE ! Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93653~54 Price 3,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition Gatefold DESTROYER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93655 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ROCK AND ROLL OVER Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93656 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition LOVE GUN Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93657 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition ALIVE II Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93658~59 Price 3,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition Gatefold DOUBLE PLATINUM Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93660 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition PAUL STANLEY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93529 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition GENE SIMMONS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93530 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ACE FREHLEY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93531 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition PETER CRISS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93532 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition DYNASTY Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93661 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (September 24th, 2008) Notes limited edition UNMASKED Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93522 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition MUSIC FROM "THE ELDER" Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93523 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93524 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition LICK IT UP Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93525 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ANIMALIZE Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93526 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition ASYLUM Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93527 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition CRAZY NIGHTS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-93528 Price 2,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date October 17th, 2012 (June 25th, 2008) Notes limited edition There is a certain rumor that they are also planning to release "Monster" CD. But they haven't officially announced yet at this moment.

August 8th, 2012

Kobra And The Lotus "Kobra And The Lotus" released Kobra And The Lotus "Kobra And The Lotus" (Simmons Records) is released in Japan on August 8th, 2012. It includes 2 bonus tracks. This album is in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format that is compatible with standard CD. Kobra And The Lotus "KOBRA AND THE LOTUS" Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICN-1014 Price 2,600 yen (tax incl.) Release date August 8th, 2012 Track listing 1. 50 Shades Of Evil 2. Welcome To My Funeral 3. Forever One 4. Heaven's Veins 5. My Life 6. Nayana ( Eyes ) 7. Sanctuary 8. Lover Of The Beloved 9. No Rest For The Wicked 10. Aria Of Karmika 11. Calm Before The Storm 12. Dark Passenger Notes Track No.11 & 12 are bonus tracks.

June 20th, 2012

"THE VERY BEST OF KISS" re-released "THE VERY BEST OF KISS" is re-released with a new obi strip in a jewel case on June 20th, 2012. This album is in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format that is compatible with standard CD. And also "ICON" (2CD) is scheduled to be released on September 5th, 2012. THE VERY BEST OF KISS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25213 Price 2,200 yen (tax incl.) Release date June 20th, 2012 Track listing 1. Strutter 2. Deuce 3. Got To Choose 4. Hotter Than Hell 5. C'mon And Love Me 6. Rock And Roll All Nite [live] 7. Detroit Rock City 8. Shout It Out Loud 9. Beth 10. I Want You 11. Calling Dr. Love 12. Hard Luck Woman 13. I Stole Your Love 14. Christine Sixteen 15. Love Gun 16. New York Groove 17. I Was Made For Loving You 18. I Love It Loud 19. Lick It Up 20. Forever 21. God Gave Rock & Roll To You II

January 18th, 2012

4 of '80's albums re-released The following albums are re-released with a new obi strip in a jewel case on January 18th, 2012. These albums are in SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format that is compatible with standard CD. ANIMALIZE Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25137 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date January 18th, 2012 ASYLUM Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25138 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date January 18th, 2012 CRAZY NIGHTS Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25139 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date January 18th, 2012 HOT IN THE SHADE Format SHM-CD Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-25140 Price 1,800 yen (tax incl.) Release date January 18th, 2012

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