I'm the "definition" of a diehard KISS fan. I started off in 1977, and probably lost interest a straight after the "Farewell Tour". I have the most obscure collection of memorabilia - Their FIRST tour T-Shirt, Ice Cream Wrappers, three KISS pinballs, signed albums (have met with them a few times) and a signed tattoo.

I'm qualified to comment that the new album "Sonic Boom" is rubbish - Call it "Sonic Doom" 

Sorry - but this album was supposed to sound like their 70's albums (original lineup), but is sounds like one of their cheesiest 80's albums and probably sounds like a poorer "Unmasked" album.

I cannot play it again, it sounds nothing like a KISS album, and we were "promised" is would have a 70's "feel" to it - and be the next "Destroyer". Not even close to any songs on that brilliant album.

Stanley's voice is a "rasp" and he sounds more like Peter Criss these days.

Gene's songs are crap - same writing as his "asshole" solo album (which was a failure). At least he IS playing on this album. No ghost musicians.

Thayer is just ripping off Ace - no originality at all - he is just a very good copy-cat - but he does not have the "feel" of Ace..

Singer - Well he is simply the most proficient musician in KISS. This guy is one of the best drummers in the business.

These guys HAVE to stop - it is embarrassing. AT LEAST - Drop the "tribute band" status, bring Kulick back into the band and write an album like "Revenge". No make up or massive stage show.. The new album material is not even in the same decade as the 70's music.


If anyone can claim the "classic KISS sound" - it is the guy responsible for that sound - Ace Frehley - BUY HIS ALBUM - ANOMALY - It is simply outstanding.

"Sonic Doom" - Hyped up, but does not deliver at all. Bad luck for KISS is that Ace's album was released at the same time and is getting RAVE reviews !