KISS’ SONIC BOOM CD/DVD

KISS and Walmart announced that SONIC BOOM-the bands highly anticipated CD, and its first new material in 11 years-will be sold in the U.S. and Canada exclusively at Walmart and Sams Club. The album will see the band join up with the Loud & Proud label as part of Roadrunner Records…

SONIC BOOM, produced by the bands Paul Stanley in Los Angeles, is the centerpiece of a three-disc set that also features a completely re-recorded greatest hits CD as well as a live DVD shot in Argentina during the bands recent, record-breaking KISS ALIVE 35 South American tour.

KISS’ Gene Simmons says, “SONIC BOOM” may be the best new record we’ve done since Destroyer! It is Rock And Roll Over meets Love Gun.

Paul Stanley continues, “Through all of the albums that are considered our classics, we tried to always find ways to give our fans extras that went beyond just the music. Besides our making the best KISS album in decades, Walmart has made it possible for us to include a bonus CD with 15 of our most famous songs and an additional live DVD, shot during our recent concert in Buenos Aires. So in every sense, SONIC BOOM is the ultimate return to classic KISS form. You wanted the best, you got the best!”

In celebration of the albums release, KISS announced a special KISS ALIVE 35 show at Detroit Rock City’s legendary concert venue, Cobo Arena, on September 25. This historic structure, which is slated for closure, has hosted KISS concerts on numerous occasions, not the least of which was the series of shows that were recorded to become the KISS ALIVE! album.

Tracks made famous on KISS ALIVE!-including “Rock and Roll All Nite”, “Deuce”, “Black Diamond”, and “Hotter Than Hell”-are well represented on the greatest hits disc included with SONIC BOOM. The Detroit show, which will live another 35 years in KISStory.

Wally van Middendorp, Sr VP International of Roadrunner Records adds: “We are excited to have the world’s premier rock band join forces with the world’s premier rock label. SONIC BOOM is a brilliant album that will surely be recognized as one of best musical works in the history of KISS.” As Paul Stanley concludes: “Success comes from a winning team, and Roadrunner is the perfect partner for KISS in terms of understanding what this album is and also having a great track record of success.”

KISS have announced the dates of the KISS ALIVE 35 North American tour. The U.S. tour leg will hit more than 40 additional cities before concluding in December and then moving on in 2010 to Europe and beyond. This incredible show will feature a new stage set and all new costumes. Check the KISSONLINE website for updates…