The band’s first “maskless” show took place at the opening of “Kiss Cruise: Landrock in Vegas”
Last Friday, the 14th, KISS paid tribute to the late Ace Frehley with their first show in almost two years. The outdoor acoustic performance kicked off the weekend of Kiss Cruise: Landrock in Las Vegas, an event marking the artists’ reunion after their 2023 Farewell Tour. end of the road.
This was also a show without the band’s signature make-up, which is used for the majority of performances. Before the show, electric candles were handed out to the audience, and Paul Stanley asked the audience to take a moment to hold them in the air and say, “Think about the people at the foundation of this band.”
“What we’re talking about is ace” he said (via NME). “Of course we had our differences, but that’s what family is about. Why don’t you take a moment and think about how he watches over us from Gendel?” Gendel is a fictional planet. ace It is often claimed that it came as part of his stage persona, alien.
The guitarist passed away on October 16, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey, at the age of 74. An official statement said he died “peacefully surrounded by his family” from complications following a fall at home.
Ace Frehley In 1973, he became one of the founding members of KISS along with the vocalist. stanleyby bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and drummer Peter Criss. Approximately 10 years have passed since the group was formed, frerley He left the band in 1982 to pursue a solo career. His resignation was motivated by increasing friction with the United States. stanley and simmons In addition to ongoing personal issues due to substance abuse.
In the years that followed, frerley Formed a new band, Frehley’s Comet. kiss Unfortunately, the guitarist did not participate in the 2023 Goodbye World Tour. ace The group’s composer was “I Was Made For Lovin’ You“,”rock’n roll all night“,”detroit rock city” and “love gun”.
Kiss Cruise: Landbound Cruise in Las Vegas
An immersive event for fans of kiss, of Kiss Cruise: Landbound Cruise in Las Vegas will be held at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas in the United States from November 14th to 16th, 2025. It’s different from the traditional one. ”kiss cruise” takes place on a cruise ship, but this edition is land-based, turning the resort into a fully themed destination.
This event will include two exclusive presentations: kiss, One electric and one acoustic — with original members stanley and simmons in addition to tommy sayer guitar and Eric Singer to the battery. Other rock bands were also invited to perform shows. silent riot and percy dimartini (plays songs from) rat). Fans can also participate in question and answer sessions (Q&A) with members. Kiss.
Check out the band’s tribute.
Kiss Cruise in Las Vegas did a great job paying tribute to Ace pic.twitter.com/vMcrf6NbzG
— Alison (@Abehan717) November 14, 2025
Check out the complete setlist for the Friday the 14th show.
- Comin’ Home
- Let’s meet again
- A world without heroes
- hard luck woman
- Christine Sixteen
- nothing to lose
- Goin’ Blind
- hide your heart
- plaster casters
- Beth
- love her with all your heart
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