KISS – COMPLETE REVENGE SESSIONS (2 CD)

Description

All ‘confirmed’ Revenge demos and outtakes in the best circulating quality.

　Having overcome the death of Eric Carr, the 1992 masterpiece ‘REVENGE’ became their finest work from their no-makeup era. Now, the definitive edition featuring all of its demos and outtakes in the highest quality is here.

　This album permanently preserves all 28 takes of studio recordings. We have previously introduced demo albums that complement classic albums such as “DRESSED TO KILL,” “LOVE GUN,” and “HOT IN THE SHADE,” but this is the “REVENGE version.”

　Speaking of session recordings for “REVENGE,” “REVENGE SESSIONS (Zodiac 479)” is a staple at our store, but this release is neither a remastered reissue nor simply an expansion pack. It is the ultimate new master, directly digitized from the original cassette master unearthed through our own insider network, and includes all existing demo takes and outtakes in the best quality. It is the true definitive edition. Now, let’s introduce all 28 takes included.
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[DISC 1]
● “Domino” (2 takes)
　Starting with recordings from the very early stages of the “REVENGE” sessions. Track 1 is an 8-track demo recorded by Gene in early 1991 at SILENT RAGE and Right Track Studio, a version similar to the final version but different. Track 2 is a vocal track recorded in early 1992 at Rumbo Recorders. You can trace how the song was refined from 1991 to 1992.

● “Unholy” (2 takes)
　is one of the most noteworthy aspects of this album. Track 3 is an early demo of the lead single “Unholy,” a shocking take that may feature Vinnie Vincent on guitar. Track 4 is the final demo version, which includes a solo by Bruce Kulick.

　If track 3 is indeed a take featuring Vinnie, then these two takes offer a goosebump-inducing documentary value, allowing us to witness the process by which “Unholy” was passed from Vinnie to Bruce.

● “Take It Off” (5 Takes):
　The album track is broken down into five session takes. Two instrumental takes, breakdown harmonies, gang vocals, and scat vocals—listening to them in sequence reveals the raw version of the finished song. It’s fascinating as a “blueprint,” allowing you to relive how the song’s framework was fleshed out.

● “Heart of Chrome” (6 takes)
　Similarly, this track is broken down into six takes: two instrumental takes, an instrumental with lead guitar, scat vocals, breakdown harmonies, and ending harmonies. The parts are even more intricate than in “Take It Off,” clearly demonstrating Bob Ezrin’s production method of recording each part individually and then meticulously assembling them.

● “Spit” (Gang Vocals)
　Background vocal track. This is a valuable track where you can hear the gang vocals that created that powerful sound in the finished version on their own.
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[DISC 2]
● “Tough Love” (4 Takes)
　Two instrumental takes and one scat vocal take, plus the “Expo Version” in which Bruce Kulick played a solo over the demo version during the 1995 KISS Convention Tour, for a total of four takes. The “Expo Version” is an additional track for completers, but it is an interesting track where you can enjoy an alternate take of Bruce’s solo.

● “Paralyzed” (Extended Mix):
　An alternate mix with an extended ending. This song appeared as “(She’s Got Me) Paralyzed” during the ‘HOT IN THE SHADE’ sessions and was later further modified for ‘REVENGE’, so it’s interesting to compare it with ‘THE COMPLETE HOT IN THE SHADE SESSIONS (Zodiac 869)’.

● “I Just Wanna” (Instrumental)
　A raw instrumental take. This is the pure instrumental material before the vocals were added.

● “Thou Shalt Not” (2 takes):
　Includes an instrumental take and an alternate take with different vocals than the final version. The alternate vocal version highlights the difference in approach from the final version.

●Unreleased Track “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now”
　This is one of the most noteworthy outtakes included on this album. It was co-written in 1991 by Paul Stanley and Dave “Snake” Sabo of Skid Row. It was a strong contender for inclusion on the album, and Paul himself is said to have been confident in it, saying, “It’s a great song, but I wouldn’t mind if it wasn’t included on a great album like ‘Revenge’.” However, it was never included on any subsequent KISS albums or Paul’s solo albums.

● “Everytime I Look At You” (scat vocals):
　This album’s famous ballad is heard in an early, raw vocal take. It captures the raw emotion, different from the polished beauty of the finished version.

● “God Gave Rock And Roll To You II” (2 takes)
One of the most moving endings in the entire “Complete Sessions” series. Two takes are included, one with high harmonies and one with faded harmonies, but what is particularly noteworthy is that this is Eric Carr’s last recording. Although he was already unable to play drums, he participated as a backing vocalist—and his voice is etched into these two takes. A treasure befitting the conclusion of this work, possessing both historical value and emotional impact.
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　In total, 28 takes, 2 discs. This is a groundbreaking work that completely exposes the production process of “REVENGE” with a new approach not seen in previous installments of the series, by disassembling the masterpiece into its “parts” and showing the blueprints along with them. This two-disc set delves into the inner workings of an eternal masterpiece, resurrected from the master cassette in the highest quality, featuring early demos of “Unholy” with the potential for Vinnie Vincent’s participation, the legendary Paul & Snake Sabo collaboration “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now,” and Eric Carr’s final voice. Please enjoy it to the fullest.

★The ultimate definitive edition that completely covers the session recordings of the great album “REVENGE.” All 28 takes are compiled in the highest quality from newly discovered leaked master cassettes. Including early demos of “Unholy” with the potential for Vinnie Vincent’s participation, the legendary song “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now,” and Eric Carr’s final voice. This is a deep cultural heritage album that even surpasses the official release of “REVENGE.”

Disc:1 (47:32)
1. Domino (Gene Simmons Silent Rage 8 Track Studio Demo 1991)
2. Domino (Vocal)(Rumbo Recorders 1992)
3. Unholy
4. Unholy (with solos)
5. Take it off instrumental 1
6. Take it off instrumental 2
7. Take it off Breakdown Harmony
8. Take it off Gang vocal
9. Take it off Scat Vocal
10. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 1
11. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 2　
12. Heart of Chrome Instrumental with leads
13. Heart of Chrome Scat vocals
14. Heart of Chrome Breakdown Harmony
15. Heart of Chrome Ending harmony
16. Spit Gang vocal

Disc:2 (43:50)
1. Tough Love Instrumental 1
2. Tough Love Instrumental 2
3. Tough Love Scat vocals
4. Tough Love Bruce Kulick Expo Version
5. Paralyzed extended mix
6. I Just Wanna Instrumental
7. Thou Shalt Not Instrumental
8. Thou Shalt Not Alternate vocal
9. Do You Wanna Touch Me Now
10. Everytime I Look At You Scat Vocal
11. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II High Harmony
12. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II Fade Harmony

INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS’ COLLECTORS

About ten years ago, a number of recordings from the Revenge sessions surfaced. Unfortunately, they turned out to be incomplete. Now, in 2026, we are witnessing the emergence of a truly unique discovery for KISS collectors: the complete Revenge sessions, sourced directly from the master tapes. An extraordinary collection of previously unreleased material that far surpasses the songs officially released on the album.

A complete overview of the sessions behind this legendary 1992 KISS comeback album!

Disc:1 (47:32)
1. Domino (Gene Simmons Silent Rage Right Track Studio Demo 1991)
This was one of the earliest recordings for Revenge in early 1991, in a version that was similar to, but different from, the final album track.

2. Domino (Vocal)(Rumbo Recorders 1992)
The vocal track to the song from early 1992

3. Unholy
The very first demo for the lead single of Revenge. It is unclear if this has Vinnie Vincent on guitar .

4. Unholy (with solos)
The final demo version with Bruce’s solos.

5. Take it off instrumental 1
6. Take it off instrumental 2
7. Take it off Breakdown Harmony
8. Take it off Gang vocal
9. Take it off Scat Vocal
5 different takes of Take It Off together making a raw version of the final song.

10. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 1
11. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 2　
12. Heart of Chrome Instrumental with leads
13. Heart of Chrome Scat vocals
14. Heart of Chrome Breakdown Harmony
15. Heart of Chrome Ending harmony
5 different takes of Heart of Chrome, together making a raw version of the final song.

16. Spit Gang vocal
The background vocal track.

Disc:2 (43:50)
1. Tough Love Instrumental 1
2. Tough Love Instrumental 2
3. Tough Love Scat vocals
3 different takes together making a raw version of the final song.

4. Tough Love Bruce Kulick Expo Version
Bruce performed his solo over a demo version of Tough Love at the 1995 Kiss Convention tour. We added it for completists.

5. Paralyzed extended mix
Different mix of Paralyzed with longer ending

6. I Just Wanna Instrumental
Instrumental raw take.

7. Thou Shalt Not Instrumental
8. Thou Shalt Not Alternate vocal
Two different takes and the second with different vocals to the final version.

9. Do You Wanna Touch Me Now
Paul wrote this song with Dave Sabo of Skid Row in 1991. It was a strong contender for the album, but Paul decided to leave it off, saying it was “too good, and on a great album like Revenge it would not be missed.” However, the song was never used again afterward.

10. Everytime I Look At You Scat Vocal
The great ballad of the album with early, raw vocals.

11. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II High Harmony
12. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II Fade Harmony
A perfect conclusion to this CD with the last recording with Eric Carr where he was unable to play the drums but did provide backing vocals making this a very emotional ending to this CD.