The day of our recording, May 18, 2023, is the 30th anniversary of KISS’ Alive III (1993). The Kousins (including Marvin once he showed up) discuss the album, things that were going on at the time in the band, the musicianship, the setlist, and more. Jim from Alabama called in, which is ALWAYS a highlight. All four … Alive III Anniversary
In 1985, the “Satanic Panic” and other over-the-top, ridiculous, and unhelpful movements were in heavy force. One of the worst ideas that anyone could do was create a “Senator’s Wives” committee to police the music industry to keep sex, drugs, violence, and Satan out of other people’s kids’ lives. That’s when the Parents Music Resource … The Filthy Fifteen
The first week of the month means “Opening Act” shows. Many are surprised to find out that Judas Priest opened for KISS in 1979 on the Dynasty tour. They would have been supporting the Killing Machine (or Hell Bent for Leather in the States due to the Cleveland Elementary School Massacre). But we didn’t do that one this … The Opening Act: Judas Priest – Defenders of the Faith
Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley was born on April 27, 1951. The Kousins discuss their favorite Ace moments. That could be his music (both in KISS and solo), his antics, or his sayings. Two callers: Jim from Alabama and a first-time caller, Geraldine. Two of the four Kousins gave their “Now Listening.” What are your favorite … Happy Birthday Ace!
The Kousins walk you through this hidden gem of a record, the Off the Soundboard – Poughkeepsie 1984. April is the month of fools. Right? Okay. Let’s just say this and get it out of the way. We are sorry. We are so very sorry that you have to hear us talk about this record. If … Off the Soundboard – Poughkeepsie 1984
Three of the four Kousins saw KISS on their Hot in the Shade tour. Each of those got two openers. Band “X” and Slaughter. For Kousin Tim, it was his first concert. July 27, 1990. And, yes, he was almost 20 before he got to see his first concert. The openers for KT were Danger Danger … The Opening Act: Danger Danger and Slaughter
The Kousins have done album showdowns before. But, in some instances, that just doesn’t seem fair to some of the songs on the two albums. This week, Roadie Ray commands 1979’s Dynasty while Kousin Gary defends that album’s sibling, 1980’s Unmasked. Two albums, both some of the most polarizing in the Katalog, that fans either … KISS Album Gladiator Showdown – Dynasty vs Unmasked
Roadie Ray had to put out some fires in his day job, so the Kousins had to go on without him this week. This week is the anniversary of 1975’s Dressed To Kill. Three of the four Kousins think that album is mostly “filler,” or songs put in to fill in the cracks and extend the … Dressed to Fill
Not technically the opening week of the month (okay, not at all…) we decided to do an “opener” topic. Iron Maiden opened for KISS on the Unmasked tour in 1980 which was odd because that was KISS’s poppiest album and IM was like a hard rock punk band. A strange pairing indeed. So each Kousin … Top 5 Iron Maiden Songs
The Kousins have done album showdowns before. But, in some instances, that just doesn’t seem fair to some of the songs on the two albums. Kousin Tim and Kousin Marvin battle with two albums chosen by our Twitter fans. This time around, for the battle of first place in the tourney, KT takes Lick It Up … KISS Album Gladiator Showdown – Lick It Up vs. Revenge
