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This is the newest and one of the most comprehensive Kisstory releases to date. It is the first DVD in the KISS MY A** trilogy.

These three volumes cover the promotion of the legendary 1994 KISS tribute album KISS MY A** and the tours that followed through South America, Japan, and Australia.

The series features an incredible collection of rare and unique footage from the KISS archives that will amaze every fan. It includes recording sessions, Meet & Greets, TV outtakes, concert footage, professionally filmed recordings of the first Unplugged performances in Australia, a complete South American live show that was never broadcast on television, and an alternate TV edit of the Monsters of Rock concert in Buenos Aires featuring different camera angles and exclusive footage.

This trilogy is an essential addition to every KISS fan’s collection.

　The hugely popular KISS’s treasure trove of rare footage series, “KISSTORY,” returns with its 22nd installment, venturing into the 1994 “KISS MY ASS” era. This epic production spans approximately 278 minutes across three discs!!

　This series is, so to speak, the untold history of KISS. It’s a compilation of never-before-seen footage, including little-known TV appearances, forgotten commercials, rare interviews, and unreleased films, all brought together in the best masters. We’ve archived 21 works so far, from the 70s makeup era to the REVENGE/ALIVE III era, but with this release, a new chapter begins, centering on the legendary tribute album “KISS MY ASS.” Let’s start by checking out the series list, as is customary.

●Maik Era
• VOLUME 1-5: 1974-1979 (Golden Age)
• VOLUME 6-8: 1980 (Unmasked Era)
• VOLUME 9: 1981/1982 (The Elder Era)
• VOLUME 10-12: 1982/1983 (CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Era)
●No-Maik Era
• VOLUME 13: 1983/1984 (LICK IT UP Era)
• VOLUME 14: 1984/1985 (ANIMALIZE Era)
• VOLUME 15: 1985/1986 (ASYLUM Era) •
VOLUME 16-17: 1987/1988 (CRAZY NIGHTS Era)
• VOLUME 18-19: 1989/1990 (HOT IN THE SHADE era)
・VOLUME 20-21: 1992/1993 (REVENGE/ALIVE III era)
＊VOLUME 22: 1994 (KISS MY ASS era Part 1) ←★Main Work★

　This film is the first in a trilogy dedicated to “KISS MY ASS.” This trilogy follows the promotional activities for the legendary 1994 tribute album “KISS MY ASS” and the subsequent tours through South America, Japan, and Australia. It includes recording sessions, meet-and-greets, TV outtakes, concert footage, professional footage of the first-ever unplugged performance in Australia, a full South American live performance that was never broadcast on TV, and even an alternate-angle TV edit of the Monsters of Rock performance in Buenos Aires. It’s a parade of rare footage unearthed from the KISS archives that will surprise any fan. This first installment focuses on the landmark album “KISS MY ASS” itself. Now, let’s take a look at the contents of each disc.

●DISC 1: Chapter 1 “KISS MY ASS Recording Sessions”
　Disc 1 opens with the recording sessions for “KISS MY ASS” in January 1994. This is an extremely rare master video from the KISS archives. It includes previously unreleased footage of the SHANDI’S ADDICTION session featuring Tom Morello, Billy Gould, Brad Wilk, and others, as well as Stevie Wonder and Gene Simmons recording “Deuce.”

■DISC 1: Chapter 2-16 “KISS MY ASS Promotional TV Footage (5 types)”
　The main focus of DISC 1 is a wealth of TV appearances related to the album “KISS MY ASS”. Chapter 2-3 is the MTV special “Most Wanted” broadcast on March 3, 1995. This is footage of KISS, who visited the UK to promote the album, appearing as guests on Ray Cokes’ famous segment “Bingo Wall Of Death”. Here, KISS performs an acoustic version of “Goin’ Blind” for the first time ever. You can enjoy a deeply moving and ethereal acoustic performance.

　Chapter 4 features a rare TV commercial for the album “KISS MY ASS.” Though short, it captures the atmosphere of that time.

　Chapters 5-8 are the complete version of the legendary “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” episode that aired on May 11, 1995. In addition to the fantastic performance of “Hard Luck Woman” by Garth Brooks and KISS, it also includes the hilarious interview in its entirety. This is a rare video transferred from the original VHS master.

　Chapter 9 features a rare interview with Gene Simmons by “Sound FX TV”.

　A must-see is the MTV “Headbangers Ball” special on “KISS MY ASS” in Chapters 10-16. This special features the album “KISS MY ASS” and the upcoming video compilation “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO,” centered around an interview with Gene, and includes a music video for Stuttering John (John Melendez)’s “I’ll Talk My Way Out Of It,” featuring Gene, Sting, and Nuno Bettencourt, as well as rough cut footage from “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO” and a live performance of “Parasite,” among other things.
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■DISC 2: Chapter 1-12 “Various TV Appearances (7 types)”
　DISC 2, in place of the previous disc, is also packed with TV appearances promoting “KISS MY ASS.” Enjoy Lauryn Sidney’s report on CNN’s “Showbiz” in May 1994 and Gene Simmons’ humorous interview on “Much Music” in June.

　While the music video for “Detroit Rock City” by THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES, which also features Gene, is interesting, the must-see is the MTV “Coca-Cola Report” in Chapters 4-5. Rebecca De Ruvo meets Gene at a famous Los Angeles club and they talk about KISS, and you can also enjoy seeing members of KISS, Slayer, and Anthrax playing a survival game modeled after the Iraq War.

　Chapters 6-12 follow with Roger Rose’s “R&R,” which aired on June 11, 1994. This is the complete version of a rare TV talk show, featuring interviews with Gene and Paul alternating with a Q&A session with fans. It was transcribed from a master VHS tape recorded off the air.

　Chapter 13 is “The Pontiac Raid News” from 1994. It captures a precious moment in KISS history, showing Paul and Jean appearing at a convention.

　Among the barrage of TV footage, the coolest is Chapter 14’s “The Late Show With David Letterman.” Aired on July 26, 1994, it features a unique performance of “Christine Sixteen” by The Blossoms and KISS.

●DISC 2: Chapters 15-18 “KISS MY ASS The Video Outtakes”
　DISC 2 concludes with a collection of outtakes from “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO,” filmed in June 1994. These are master materials unearthed from the KISS archives and never before seen by the public. From interview outtakes of Paul Stanley to scenes of Paul and Gene discussing the birth of their son and raising him, this is extremely valuable footage that offers a glimpse behind the scenes of the members themselves producing and directing the video.
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●DISC 3: Chapters 1-9 “KISS MY ASS The Video Complete Outtake Collection”
　Disc 3 is entirely a collection of previously unreleased outtakes from “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO.” These are master materials unearthed from the KISS archives that have never been seen by anyone before.

　The first half consists of outtakes from an interview filmed on August 10, 1994. It’s a rare video of Eric Singer, Bruce Kalick, and Gene Simmons discussing KISS while watching rare archival footage.

　The second half features outtakes with Ron Leejack, Eddie Kramer, Bill Aucoin, and others. In addition to footage from KISS conventions and fan interviews, it includes interviews with Ron Leejack, who knew them from the WICKED LESTER era, legendary producer Eddie Kramer, and former manager Bill Aucoin, as well as a convention panel discussion with Howard Johnson. This section is a must-see for fans, packed with testimonies from key figures who supported KISS’s history.
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　This is the first installment of a treasure trove of footage series, “KISS MY ASS,” compiled from the best masters provided by researchers. It includes recording sessions with Stevie Wonder and Tom Morello, cover performances on popular shows with Jay Leno and Letterman, interviews from various stations, and a vast collection of previously unreleased outtakes from “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO.” This is a super-entertaining masterpiece packed with the behind-the-scenes history of 1994, the year of the legendary tribute album’s release. This is the opening installment of a momentous trilogy. Please enjoy it to the fullest.

★The 22nd installment in the “KISSTORY” series of treasured video collections, and the opening chapter of the “KISS MY ASS” trilogy. This 3-disc set compiles approximately 278 minutes of rare footage surrounding the legendary 1994 tribute album. The entire set consists of professional-quality archival footage, including recording sessions of Stevie Wonder & Gene’s “Deuce,” recordings of the special band SHANDI’S ADDICTION with Tom Morello and others, Garth Brooks’ collaboration with Jay Leno, Letterman’s appearance, and a vast amount of previously unreleased outtakes from “KISS MY ASS THE VIDEO.” It’s packed with must-see, rare footage for fans.

isc 1(79:13)
1. KISS MY ASS Recording Sessions January 1994
“Shandi’s Addiction” recording sessions: Tom Morello, Billy Gould, Brad Wilk
The sessions of Stevie Wonder and Gene Simmons recording Deuce
Unique and super rare, never seen, master footage from the Kiss archives of “Shandi’s Addiction” recording sessions plus the sessions of Stevie Wonder and Gene Simmons recording Deuce.

MTV Most Wanted UK 3rd March 1995
2. Intro & Interview
3. Going Blind (Acoustic)
On the promotional tour for the album overhere in the UK, KISS were the guests on Ray Coke’s Bingo Wall Of Death and performed a haunting acoustic version of Goin’ Blind for the first time ever. Off my master VHS from back in the dag.

4. KISS MY ASS Album TV Commercial

The rare tv ad for the album.
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno 11th May 1995
5. Introduction
6. Garth Brooks Interview
7. Hard Luck Woman (Garth Brooks & Kiss)
8. The Tonight Show Ending Part
The complete Leno Show with KISS & Garth Brooks performing Hard Luck Woman. A superb rendition and hilarious interview. Off Master VHS.

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9. Sound FX TV Gene Simmons Interview May 1994
A very rare interview on the album!

Headbangersball KISS MY ASS Special May 1994
10. Introduction & Interview Gene Simmons
11. I’ll Talk My Way Out Of It Stuttering John
featuring Gene Simmons, Sting & Nuno Bettencourt

12. Interview Gene Simmons
13. Parasite San Francisco Winterland 1/31 1975 (KISS MY ASS The Video)
14. Interview Gene Simmons
15. Rough Cut From KISS MY ASS The Video
16. Interview Gene Simmons
Superb US MTV Headbangers Ball Special on the album and upcoming Kiss My Ass The Video release.

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.79min.

Disc 2(101:14)
1. CNN Showbiz Laurin Sydney Report May 1994
Superb interview off master.

2. Much Music Interview Gene Simmons June 1994
Funny video with Gene on the album.

3. Detroit Rock City (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones)
featuring Gene Simmons
Complete excellent off master promotional video.

MTV Coca Cola Report with Gene Simmons June 1994
4. Episode 1
5. Episode 2
Rebecca de Ruvo meets Gene at a famous LA club to talk KISS! What else?

R&R with Roger Rose 11th June 1994
6. Introduction
7. Interview Gene & Paul
8. Fan Questions to Gene & Paul
9. Interview Gene & Paul
10. Fan Questions to Gene & Paul
11. Interview Gene & Paul
12. Fan Questions to Gene & Paul
One of the rarer major TV interviews. Complete and off master.

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The Pontiac Raid News Footage 1994
13. Report on Convention Visit Paul & Gene
A unique moment in Kisstory captured on video!

The Late Show With David Letterman 26th July 1994
14. Christine Sixteen (Blossoms & Kiss)
Superb performance of this Kiss klassik from Kiss My Ass!

Paul Interview KISS MY ASS The Video Outtakes 10th June 1994
15. Paul Stanley Interview Outtakes
16. Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Discussing And Joking
17. Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Conversation
About Parenthood And The Birth Of Their Sons

KISS MY ASS The Video Interview Outtakes 21st June 1994
18. Short Interview Outtakes
15 – 18 is MASTER material unearthed from the KISS archives and has never been seen. See the band record and direct the KISS My Ass The Video, themselves.

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.101min.

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Disc 3(97:00)
KISS MY ASS The Video Outtakes Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, Gene Simmons Interviews 10th August 1994
1. Interview Outtakes Eric & Bruce
2. Interview Outtakes Eric, Bruce & Gene
3. Gene, Bruce & Eric Watching And Discussing Kiss Archival Videos

KISS MY ASS The Video Outtakes 1994 with Ron Leejack, Eddie Kramer & Bill Aucoin
4. KISS Convention Footage & Fan Interviews
5. Interview Ron Leejack (Wicked Lester)
6. Kiss Convention Fan Interviews
7. Eddie Kramer Interview
8. Bill Aucoin & Convention Footage
9. Convention Panel Discussion with Bill Aucoin, Eddie Kramer, Ron Leejack & Howard Johnson
1 – 9 is MASTER material shot for KISS MY aSS The Video, unearthed from the KISS archives and has never been seen.

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.97min.

PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.278min.(Total)