Description

wildly popular KISS treasure video series “KISSTORY” finally enters the “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” era, heralding a new chapter for KISS!

　This series is the hidden history of KISS. It’s a compilation of rare footage, including unknown TV appearances, forgotten commercials, rare interviews, and film footage, all compiled by the best masters. Up until now, nine titles have been archived, spanning the band’s golden age in the ’70s to the “The Elder” era, and this trilogy marks the final phase of the makeup era. Let’s start with the usual series list.

VOLUME 1-5: 1974-1979 (Golden Age)
VOLUME 6-8: 1980 (UNMASKED Era)
VOLUME 9: 1981/1982 (THE ELDER Era)
*VOLUME 10: 1982 (CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Era Part 1) ←★This work★
{December 1982: Vinnie Vincent officially joined}
*VOLUME 11: 1983 (CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Era Part 2)
*VOLUME 12: 1983 (CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Era Part 3)

　As you can see, the “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” era is a massive three-volume effort, including this one. The biggest highlights of this era were Ace Frehley’s departure and the addition of Vinnie Vincent. Ace did not participate in the recording of “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” and was already effectively gone by the time of the album’s release. However, Vinnie’s official joining wasn’t announced until December 1982. This album covers the transitional period from October to December 1982, when Ace was still considered an official member. What was going on under the makeup? This album’s footage offers a rare glimpse into the backstage moments before the storm. Let’s take a look at each piece individually.

●DISC 1: Chapter 1-2 “I Love It Loud Featuring Ace (2 Versions)”
　The first section of this album features a clip from the lead single “I Love It Loud,” featuring Ace shortly before his departure. In addition to the music video itself, it also includes a TV commercial for “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” that uses the same footage. Both are premium quality versions from the master source.

■DISC 1: Chapter 3 “MTV Press Conference”
　The core of DISC 1 is this approximately 70-minute masterpiece. It is a completely unedited master of the press conference held in Los Angeles on October 28, 1982, three days after the release of “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT.” The time counter has been recorded directly from the original reel shot by MTV, and the visual beauty is completely official (although there are some alarm-like noises in some parts, they are recorded as the original reel).

　The footage includes backstage scenes with a real event feel, a press conference with all the band members including Ace, and makeup and interviews in the waiting room. A must-see is the unveiling of the new stage set, which includes the first public showing of the new stage, including special effects, along with new costumes, a tank-style drum kit, and Gene’s fire-breathing technique. This is a fascinating masterpiece, offering a behind-the-scenes feel that’s unique to press conferences, unlike regular live shows or variety appearances.
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■DISC 2: Replacing Chapter 1, “Swedish TV Interview,”
　DISC 2 features footage from the band’s European promotional tour. This collection includes high-quality master footage documenting the band’s promotional journey while Ace was still in the band.

　First up is an interview with Gene Simmons recorded by Casablanca Records in Sweden on November 22, 1982. This is an unedited reel master with time code, allowing you to watch the material as it was before it was completed.

●DISC 2: Chapter 2-4 “TV Performances from the Final Days of Ace’s Era (4 Types)”
　The final section is a series of TV performances that, while mimed, show Ace’s final, heroic performances. First up is “Aplauso,” a show on Spain’s Plato 2 that aired on November 28, 1982. This is a master reel version with time code.

　Next up is the Italian RAI TV music program “Discoring,” broadcast in November 1982. “Creatures Of The Night,” which is rarely performed on TV, is recorded from the master reel.

　The third is “I Love It Loud,” performed on the Dutch radio show “Top Pop” on November 26, 1982. It’s worth noting that the audience was made up of members of the KISS Explorer Army (later known as KISS Army International). This recording is from an unedited TV reel.

　The finale of this release is “I Love It Loud” performed at West Germany’s Vorsicht Musik on December 13, 1982. This is the master footage, complete with timecode. What’s fascinating is the stunned audience’s reaction to seeing KISS in full make-up and costume, clearly conveyed even from the other side of the camera.
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　This is the first in the “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” series, a treasured video series featuring the finest masters provided by researchers. This rare collection meticulously documents Ace’s final days as an “official member,” including the completely unedited master of the MTV press conference, music video masters, and numerous TV appearances from the European promotional tour. KISS took on a new face after Vinnie officially joined the band in December, but no other source offers such a rich insight into the atmosphere immediately preceding that. Enjoy the opening of the three-volume epic “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” series.

★This is the 10th volume in the “KISSTORY” treasure video collection series. This is the first in a three-volume series from the “CREATURES OF THE NIGHT” era. It includes the complete, unedited master of the MTV press conference, as well as numerous TV appearances from the European promotional tour. It’s approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes of meticulous footage of Ace’s final months as an “official member.”

Disc 1
1. Creatures Of The Night TV AD Master 28th October 1983
2. I Love It Loud 1982 Master Video
3. Press Conference Outtakes MTV Master, Zoetrope studios, Los Angeles 28th October 1982

PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.75min.

Disc 2
1. Casablanca Interview Gene Simmons Sweden 22nd November 1982 Raw Footage with Timecode
2. Creatures Of The Night, I Love It Loud on Aplauso Spain Plato 2, 28th November 1982 Christmas Wishes Raw Master with Timecode
3. Creatures Of The Night on Discoring, RAI TV Italy November 1982
4. I Love It Loud on Top Pop, Hilversum Netherlands 26th November 1982
5. I Love It Loud on Vorsicht Musik, Germany 13th December 1982 Raw Footage with Timecode

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.28min.

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.103min. (Total)