KISS Army Nation Podcast

Our guest is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has become a familiar name in the KISS universe. From Kuarantine with Chris Jericho to Klassik ’78, he has helped keep the spirit of classic KISS alive for a new generation of fans. He’s collaborated with members of major rock and metal bands and contributed to standout KISS tribute recordings. Beyond covers, Joe is an accomplished musician in h...

It’s that magical time of year again…when the lights go up, the eggnog flows and most importantly, everyone starts making lists…naughty lists, nice lists, wish lists, shopping lists, you name it.  Tonight, we’ve gathered our panel to build the ultimate series of KISS lists.  We’re talking songs, stage moments, controversies and the “List” goes on.  

We are honored to host DRESSED 2 KILL, Atlantic Canada’s Tribute to KISS. Paul had been with us in a previous episode sharing his love for KISS, but now we are thrilled to have ¾ of the band to discuss their fandom, get their input on ongoing KISS-related topics, and also promote their upcoming shows and projects. KISS Army, please join us to welcome Paul Stephens The Starchild, Tym Deal The Demon...

On this episode, we travel back to 1975—when KISS were still a hungry, fire-breathing club band trying to prove they belonged on the biggest stages in America. Before the costumes became iconic, before the empire took shape, there was Alive!—the album that captured the chaos, the sweat, and the electricity that words alone couldn’t describe. Fifty years later, in 2025, we’re holding a Deluxe Boxse...

On this episode, we have a pair of rock n’ roll newlyweds, fresh off their…TWO…Vegas trips where they celebrated love, fandom, and a whole lot of KISS.  They’re going to take us on a tour of their experiences of the Landlocked event…the concerts…the panels, the fan reunions and yes, some big KISS news that dropped while they were there. KISS Army Nation, welcome back to the show….Andy and Jessica....

Our Cadillac Trilogy is complete.  It began with an interview with Thad Zylka discussing his Cadillac experience, owning the Key to the City and his book Unmasked: My 50 Year Journey with KISS.  We did a play by play of the KISS Cadillac 50th Anniversary event with Roger Bernard…and now at the center of it all…the coach, the teacher, the dreamer…the man who made the 1975 Cadillac experience happen...

As all KISS fans know, the Dressed to Kill boxset has finally dropped…but this is not just another re-issue, it’s a full-blown time machine that drops us right into the smoky clubs, the New York Hustle and pure survival instincts that fueled KISS before ALIVE changed everything.   On this episode, we are going to unbox the Dressed to Kill Era.

W e are dialing up the amps to eleven as we discuss the making of ROLL OVER AND ROCK with a couple of Hooligans.  You know the drill, don’t touch that dial unless you’re turning it higher….KISS Army Nation, please welcome Al Ryan and Vincent Larussa.  

50 years ago, KISS rolled into a quiet little Michigan town and changed it forever.  Now, 5 decades later, Cadillac once again came alive as fans from around the world gathered to relive that legendary day.   Here to talk about his firsthand experience how one small town celebrated one of the biggest rock stories of all time is Roger Bernard.

Our next guest was at the Cadillac 50th Anniversary Event.  On this episode, our guest will share stories, behind the scene moments and talk about his book Unmasked: My 50 Year Journey with KISS.  Oh, did I mention he owns the KEY to the city?  KISS Army, please welcome Thad Zylka.

This show is a continuation of our Tribute to Ace from the episode…THROUGH OUR EYES on Let Me Know…A Short KISS.  On this episode, we talk about the moments that made us fall in love with him and his music.  We share our favourite songs and reflect on how his spirit changed Rock N’ Roll forever.  Throughout this episode, we’ll be featuring FAN TESTIMONIALS…stories, memories and heartfelt messages...

Our next guest’s passion for KISS runs deep.  With his unforgettable experiences, our guest has lived the KISS Army life to the fullest.  On this episode, we are going to dive into our guests most memorable stories.   KISS Army Nation, please welcome Robert Brodsky Jr. 

As most fans know, Eric Singer will not attend the KISS Kruise Land Locked Event in Las Vegas.  We have no inside information as to why but regardless, it’s a true shame.  It’s a shame because he has done so much for the KISS and he deserves to be there as much as any other member of the band, past or present.  So, we thought it would be fitting to pay Mr. Singer a little tribute….it’s the least w...

Before this podcast, I did a thing called KISS Army Nation TV.  It’s basically a series of videos chronicling my KISStoric adventures from 2013 – 2018.  As I mentioned in an earlier episode, I’ve been taking one-minute snippets from these videos and putting them up on TikTok.  Well, I came across a video where I interviewed our next guest at a New Jersey KISS Expo.  That brought back some amazing...

Our next guest has a story that any rock fan would appreciate.  From his early days falling in love with music, to picking up the guitar to fronting his own band, our guest has carved out a career that blends originality with homage to the bands that inspired him. On this episode, we’re going to dive into his musical journey as a fan and performer…KISS Army Nation, please welcome Nikki Sinn.

Whether it was a handshake at a meet and greet, a wild run in at a concert or a once in a lifetime chat backstage, the panel is here to share some amazing stories of what it was like to meet the larger-than-life members of KISS.

KISS have often been described as “explosive and influential”. They are definitely explosive but are they influential? On this panel, we are going to explore how KISS reshaped the music industry and inspired generations of bands that followed – from stage shows and branding to sonic style and fan culture. Tonight, we are going beyond the make-up and into the ripple effect of rock’s most theatrical...

KISS ARMY…making his way to the microphone…from Coram, New York…standing at 5 feet 11 inches…weighing in at a rock solid 268 pounds of pure power and pain…bringing the sounds of the streets and the thunder to the arena…He’s the DJ of destruction…He is the Problem solver…The master of the A-Solution…He is “Absolute….Alvin….Alvarez…”

Our guest is a bassist, songwriter and rock veteran whose career criss-crosses with some of the biggest names in hard rock history, including a tie to Paul Stanley and the early days of KISS He’s a founding member of the bands New England and Alcatrazz, he has played with guitar gods such as Steve Vai and just released an honest, no frills memoir called “NO BASS, NO PARTY”. On this episode, we div...

On this episode, we are tackling a fun challenge…if you had to introduce someone to KISS using just 5 songs, what would they be?  We’re building the ultimate starter kit for new fans and debating what truly captures the essence of the band.

On this episode, we are profiling a fan who has been through it all, from discovering KISS to experiencing KISS in ways that have shaped his life.  For this fan, it’s more than just music, it’s become identity, energy and pure rock and roll devotion.  We’re going to dig deep into this fans personal KISStory, that fan….is Michael Canavan.

Our Guest is the man behind Black Diamond: The Unauthorized Biography of KISS. He spent nearly a decade researching that book. But there is so much more to our guest. On this episode, we are going to take a journey into the life and career of…Dale Sherman.

From ditching the makeup to chasing radio hits, from shifting lineups to shredding guitars, the ’80s were a turbulent and transformative era for the band. But how did KISS compare to the giants of the glam and metal scene — bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen?” On this episode is all about dissecting the music, the image, the visibility, and the impact. Was KISS keeping pa...

On this episode, we are crossing oceans and time zones to spotlight a KISS fan from down under.  Our fan profiles are about the fans, the lifeblood of KISS, the ones who paint their faces, crank up the amps and wave the flag no matter where they are in the world. Our guest is no different, KISS Army Nation, please welcome Robbie Venditti.

We're going to be diving into one of the most misunderstood yet remarkable chapters in KISStory: the years between 1980 to 1983. While some fans and critics view this as a transitional period, the truth is – KISS was far from fading. In fact, they were thriving in new and exciting ways. On today’s panel, we’ll be celebrating the successes, surprises, and standout moments of this era – a time when...