KISS Plans A Trip To Australia

KISS is taking its 40^th anniversary tour Down Under, promising “one of the most spectacular shows Australia will see this year.”

The Aussie branch of the KISS Army will get the chance to celebrate four decades of showmanship and classic tunes like “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” “Beth” and “Shout It Out Loud.” Fans should plan on breaking out the face paint come October when the party kicks off in Perth.

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DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, Mich.

Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer are bringing along a stage production dubbed “The Spider” that weighs in at 43,000 kgs. Moved by 38 computer controlled winches, this amazing creature is made up of 220 automated lights and incorporates 900 pieces of pyrotechnics. Oh, and did we mention that it’s powered by 400,000 watts of sound? If the combination of KISS and The Spider doesn’t wow you, we’re not sure what will.

KISS is also planning a trip to New Zealand. Those details will be announced next week. In the meantime, here’s the routing for Australia.

Oct. 3 – Perth, Perth Arena
Oct. 6 – Hindmarsh, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Oct. 8 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Oct. 10 – Sydney, Allphones Arena
Oct. 12 – Newcastle, Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Oct. 13 – Boondall, Brisbane Entertainment Centre

The Dead Daisies is coming along as KISS’ special guest.

A presale for KISS fan club members begins March 16. The general onsale is scheduled March 26. Visit KISSOnline.com for more details.