Gene Simmons shifts tour to August/September, focus on 40th anniversary of solo album

Gene Simmons has today announced he will be moving his forthcoming Australian concert dates with The Gene Simmons Band to August and September 2018.

The move will be celebrating the milestone 40th anniversary of the release of his self-titled solo album.

For KISS fans, September 2018 is an important date as it marks the 40th anniversary of the simultaneous release of all four KISS band members’ solo albums (Sept 18, 1978).

Simmons’ was the highest charting album of the four. To mark the occasion, he will perform songs from his solo album at the Australian concerts.

Existing ticket holders for the original dates can simply hold on to their tickets as they will be valid for the new dates.

Ticket holders who cannot attend the new dates are able to obtain a refund from Ticketek (Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide) and Ticketmaster (Brisbane).

Venues will also communicate directly with ticket holders.

Gene Simmons says that after 44 years and selling 100 million records with KISS, “I never thought about doing a solo band.

“But it happened and it’s a lot of fun. There’s no heavy-handed message.”

Current reviews from the US shows have included:

“This is what long-time KISS fans have been waiting for and the time is here.” Backstage Axxess

“It may be a bit bold to say, but as I was listening to them play, it was like I was listening to the KISS ALIVE I album. Gene and his band are killing it live!” Legendary Rock Interviews

“Did Gene deliver the goods? You bet your ass he did!” Mike’s Music & Concerts

“Just 5 guys on stage having a great time. Gene, Ryan, Jeremy, Phil and Brent put on one hell of a show. If this show comes to your town, GO! Gene once again showed the big boys how it’s done.”Legendary Rock Interviews

“Gene Simmons had several things to prove on this tour. He is not slowing down, he can rock the house without Paul, and the music of KISS is every bit as bombastic without the bombs as it is with them. All these things were proven.”Glacially Musical.

The Bat Lizard has also kept himself busy with a number of other projects.

The book On Power provides advice on how to be an entrepreneur as “very little is taught in schools to prepare kids for life.”

He has issued a limited edition 10-CD 38-pound box set of music from 1966 to 2016 (including demos of songs written with Bob Dylan and contributions from Van Halen whom he discovered) through his Vault website.

He is paying to fly to any city in the world to deliver the set personally to the thousand or so fans who bought it.

He also co-wrote two songs with Ace Frehley for the latter’s next album.

TEG [Live] announced the new dates as:

Tuesday, 28 August 2018 Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide

Thursday, 30 August 2018 Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

Friday, 31 August 2018 The Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Saturday, 1 September 2018 Tivoli Centre, Brisbane