Best Comets Insider Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 290 - Alice Cooper From The Inside : A Look Back And An Introduction 1:17:47

17d ago1:17:47

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We discuss the Alice Cooper album "From The Inside". For some of us this was an introduction to the album from front to back while for others it is a "desert island" album. We give our opinions of the album, which songs we like and which ones we don't like. Follow my page “The Rock Experience with Mike Brunn” where each and every day we talk about …

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Ep. 289 - Frehley's Comet Debut : A Look Back Ace Frehley KISS 1:17:28

24d ago1:17:28

1:17:28

On this episode we take a look back at the debut Frehely's Comet album. After leaving KISS 5 years prior dis this album live up to the hype? Does it stand the test of time? What songs do we like and dislike?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 288 - KIX Blow My Fuse : A Look Back 1:03:47

24d ago1:03:47

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We take a look back at the 1988 KIX album "Blow My Fuse". On this epside we have the biggest difference of opinion about a song we have ever had. Who will you agree with?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 287 - Boston Debut Album : A Look Back. Is This The Greatest Debut Album Ever? 54:16

2M ago54:16

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We take a look back at the Boston debut album, discussing each track on the record and giving our opinion on if this is the greatest debut album of all time.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 286 - Remembering Jack Russell of Great White 27:39

2M ago27:39

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We discuss the passing of the late Jack Russell from Great White. We discuss getting into the band during the 80s, going to see Jack in concert, my recent interview experience with jack and much more. RIP Jack Russell.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 285 - Aerosmith Retires and A Look Back At Pump 1:14:52

2M ago1:14:52

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We discuss the annoucment thta Aerosmith will no longer tour and we take a track by track look back at the classic Aerosmith album "Pump".By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 284 - KISS (Music From) The Elder : A Look Back 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

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On thi sepisode we take a took back at the KISS album (Music From) The Elder. This is an album that often divides the fan base, with some fans loving it and other fans hating it. What do we think? Which songs do we think stand the test of time? Do you agree with our opinions?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 283 - Concert Cancelled Midway....Now What? 22:24

3M ago22:24

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Lasrt week I attended a Foo Fighters concert that got stopped due to bad weather 80 minutes inot the Foo's set. We discuss why shifting the concert to a different day may not have been possible, should fans get refunds and more.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 281 -Tracii Guns Interview LA GUNS Sunbomb 34:12

4M ago34:12

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Tracii joins the show to talk about the new Sunbomb record, LA Guns plans and what it was like to be in a MIchael Jack vidoe and much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 280 - KISS Rock And Roll Over : A Look Back 1:10:03

4M ago1:10:03

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On this episode we take a look back at the KISS album Rock And Roll Over. We talk about songwriting on the heels of Destroyer, which songs are our favorites, the album art work and so much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 279 - Is Bon Jovi Selling Faked Signed CDs? Forever Autopen Legendary 20:57

5M ago20:57

20:57

Bon Jovi fans were excited for the oppertunity to purchase a signed copy of the bands newest album "Forever". However, as fans began to recieve their copies questions arose about if the signatures were real or not. We cover this topic, and let you know how to determine if your copy is real or not!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 278 - KISS Dynasty : A Look Back I Was Made For Lovin' You 1:04:40

5M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

On this episode Vincent LaRussa and I take a look back at the KISS album "Dynasty". We go track by track giving our thoughts and opinions, as well as talking about the album cover, the tour, the costumes and other popular music of 1979.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 277 - Motley Crue Secret NYC Club Concert as 1981 The Bowery Ballroom May 6, 2024 46:53

6M ago46:53

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We discuss the secret Motley Crue concert held at The Bowery Ballroo in New York on May 6, 2024. I was in attendence and give the listeners an idea of what it was like being at the show.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 276 - Bon Jovi: Thank You, Goodnight Our Thoughts and Review 46:53

6M ago46:53

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On this episode we give our thoughts and comments about the brand new Bon Jovi documentary Thasnk You, Goodnight. What we liked, what we didn't like. Was Richie given a fair storyline or does he have the right to be upset?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 275 - Motley Crue "Dogs Of War", Richie Sambora "I Pray" and The Wild Things with Tommy Thayer "Breaking Madonna" 40:04

6M ago40:04

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Lots of new music released on April 26, 2024. We discuss the new Motley Crue song "Dogs Of War", their first with John 5. Plus we discuss Richie Sambora's new single "I Pray" and The Wild Things new single "Breaking Madonna", which features Tommy Thayer.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 273 - Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet & New Jersey : A Look Back 1:38:09

6M ago1:38:09

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We take a look back at two classic Bon Jovi albums, Slippery When Wet & New Jersey. We go track by track, giving our thoughts and rating on each song, along with our thoughts of comparing these albums to other albums that came out in the same years.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 272 - Bon Jovi Debut Album 1984 : A Look Back 48:49

7M ago48:49

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On this episode we take a look back at the Bon Jovi debut album released in 1984. We discuss each track, which ones are our favorites, and compare the album to other music coming out that year.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 271 - KISS Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Induction: A Look Back 10 Years Later Tom Morello 1:02:58

7M ago1:02:58

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10 years later we take a look back at the KISS Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame induction. What it was like being there, how do we feel about it 10 years later and if we think that was the last time the orignal lineup will be ij a room together.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 270 - KISS Sold The Brand To Pop House 46:27

7M ago46:27

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On this episode we discuss the news that KISS sold the brand to Pop House. We talk about what this means, was $300 million a "fair price", our thoughts on the futire avator performances ans much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 269 - Doc McGhee returns to talk KISS Avatars, MSG, Biopic, Box Sets, Selling The Brand, Kruises and more! 45:31

7M ago45:31

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Doc McGhee returns for the third time to give us an update on everything KISS. We cover the Avatars, the final show at MSG, the biopic, box sets, off the soundboards, selling the brand, the future of the KISS Kruises and much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 268 - Rock Influences with the Dexters 70s 80s Guitarists Vocalists 47:54

7M ago47:54

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We talk about rock influences from the 70s, 80s and 90s on The Dexters new cd "Atypical".By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 267 - Ace Frehley Interview 10,000 Volts KISS Gene Simmons and more! 38:20

8M ago38:20

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Ace Frehley joins me to disucss his newest solo album 10,000 Volts. We also discuss his time in KISS, reconnecting with the late John Regan, unreleased songs he has locked away and much more.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 266 - Desmond Child Interview KISS, Paul Stanley, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Cher, Livin On A Prayer 1:08:06

9M ago1:08:06

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On this jam packed episode Desmond Child joins me to discuss his new book “Livin’ On A Prayer- Big Songs, Big Life”. We discuss the influence Paul Stanley had on his career, being invited to the final KISS concert at MSG, why outside writers are sometimes viewed as a negative, being asked by Bon Jovi’s management to have his name removed from the w…

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Ep. 265 - Joel Hoekstra Interview Revolution Saints, Accept, Whitesnake, Night Ranger and more! 31:38

9M ago31:38

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Joel joins my show to talk about the new Revolution Saints album, his upcoming tour with Accept, he gives us an update on Whitesnake and he talks about hids time in Night Ranger!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 264 - Jack Russell Interview : Russell / Guns "Medusa", Great White and more! 25:43

9M ago25:43

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Jack Russell joins the show to discuss the new Jack Russell / Tracii Guns album "Medusa" as well as giving us an update on Jack Russell's Great White plans for 2024.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 263 - Billy Joel Announces New Music in 2024 : Turn The Lights Back On 29:29

9M ago29:29

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We discuss the exciting news that Billy Joel plans to release new music in 2024. We also discuss Billy's amazing career and seeing him in concert.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 262 - Gene Simmons 2024 Solo Shows & Paul Stanley Comments on Avatars 47:34

9M ago47:34

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We discuss the rumors of a Gene Simmons 2024 solo tour and what songs we would like to hear. We also discuss Paul's recent comments about the avatars at the end of the MSG shows.By Mike Brun

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Ep. 261 - Bruce Kulick talks KISS, Grand Funk, Final KISS Concert, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley & More! 1:25:03

10M ago1:25:03

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Bruce Kulick joins me to discuss why he decided to leave Grand Funk, would he play with Gene Simmons on a solo tour, his feelings on being "left out" of the final KISS show and so much moreBy Mike Brunn

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Ep. 260 - KISS Unmasked : A Look Back at the album and 1980! 1:19:19

10M ago1:19:19

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On this episode we take a look back at the KISS album "Unmasked". Recently Paul Stanley said it was one of his least favorite KISS albums. Do we agree? We also talk about other things in pop culture in 1980 and how this album did or did not fit in!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 259 - 2023: A Look Back (KISS, Metallica, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Taylor Swift) 1:20:17

10M ago1:20:17

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We take a look back at 2023, discussing KISS, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Foo Fighters, Metallica and more. Of course no talk about 2023 would be complete with at least mentioing Taylor swift and her impact on music this year.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 258 - The Final KISS Shows Two Weeks Later: MSG and "The New Era" of Avatars 1:08:49

11M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

We gave our first thoughts of KISS's final concert hours after it happened. Now that we had some time to really step back and think alot about that night we come back with our updated thoughts on the show, the KISS Avatars and more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 257 - The Final KISS Shows at MSG End Of The Road 1:43:08

11M ago1:43:08

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We discuss the final shows at MSG, KISS taking over NYC for the weekend, Paul being sick just before the concerts and the future of KISS.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 256 - KISS Final Shows of End Of The Road Tour at MSG New York 50:09

12M ago50:09

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We discuss the upcoming final KISS show at New York's Madison Square Garden.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 255 - Ozzy Osbourne "The Prince of Darkness" 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

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We have a discussion about meeting Ozzy in 2023, our thoughts on his career and what we would like to see from a final album (one day). We also discuss who do we like better Ozzy solo or Black Sabbath.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 254 - Van Halen "The Sammy Hagar Years" Eddie Alex Michael Anthony David Lee Roth 5150 OU812 The Collection 1:21:32

1y ago1:21:32

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On this episode we discuss the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen, the pressures of replacing David Lee Roth, each of the Sammy albums and the new Collection box set.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 253 - KISS Psycho Circus : A Look Back 1:08:13

1y ago1:08:13

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On this episode we take a look back at the KISS Psycho Circus album, era and tour. We give our thoughts on each track on this "reunion" album.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 252 - Look Back at KISS's "Lick It Up" Album & Era 1:27:41

1y ago1:27:41

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We talk at look back at the first non makeup KISS album, rating each track. We also talk about the album cover, the tour, the videos and the other music that was popular in 1983!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 251 - KISS Cancer Goodbye II Bruce Kulick Ace Frehley 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

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Neil Davis joins me to discuss the upcoming KISS Cancer Goodbye II event that includes performances from Bruce Kulick and Ace Frehley. Neil also shares his insights to a recent Peter Criss performance as well as his thoughts on last year's CreaturesFest.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 250 - KISS Demons Of Rock Volume 4 50:17

1y ago50:17

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Authors Per Strid and Alain Bellicha join me to discuss their upcoming new KISS book, "Demons Of Rock Volume 4".By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 249 - Robert Ortiz from Escape The Fate Interview "Out Of The Shadows" 46:12

1y ago46:12

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Robert joins me to discuss the forthcoming Escape The Fate album "Out Of The Shadows". We also discuss the upcoming tour, and we have a very insightful conversation about the music industry / streaming and success in 2023.By Mike Brunn

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Vinnie Vincent Interview - 1995 NY / NJ KISS Expo 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

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Back in 1995 I recorded this Vinnie Vincent interview at the NY / NJ KISS Expo. 28 years later, I release it here for everyone to enjoy! Always great going back in time to listen to these classic era interviews.By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 248 - Should Ace Frehley & Peter Criss accept Gene Simmons invite? KISS 42:30

1+ y ago42:30

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We discuss the latest news that Gene says he invited Ace & Peter to join KISS on stage for the final shows. Do we think they should accept the invite? Does them declining change our opinion on the final shows?By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 247 - Geezer Butler Interview "Into The Void" Black Sabbath Ronnie James Dio Tony Iommi 27:32

1+ y ago27:32

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Legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler joins the show to talk about his book "Into The Void". Geezer also shares stories about working and writing with Ozzy, Ronnie James Dio and Tony Iommi. Geezer discusses KISS and Van Halen opening for Sabbath, and the 2022 Sabbath reunion that almost happened.....and why it did not!…

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Ep. 246 - Working for Gene Simmons, building KISS Monster Mini Golf & more! Vegas, Electric Lady, Kruises M&G 1:27:27

1+ y ago1:27:27

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Christina Vitagliano has worked for Gene Simmons for the past 10 years. She gives us a peak behind the curtain of what it is like working for The Demon, what it was like to partner with Paul Stanley & Gene on KISS by Monster Mini Golf, working on Gene's recent Vegas event, his upcoming Electric Lady event, the kruises and so much more! She also sha…

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Ep. 245 - Janet Gardner & Justin James Interview "No Strings" Vixen 40:48

1+ y ago40:48

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Janet Gardner and Justin James joins the show to discuss their new album "No Strings". Janet also shares her thoughts on the current Vixen lineup and they also talk about their 2023 and beyond plans!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 244 - Talking "Aerosmith On Tour", KISS and more with Julian Gill from KISSFAQ 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

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Julian Gill joins me to talk about his great book "Aerosmith On Tour 1973 - 1985", KISS, and more! During our chat Julian proudly proclaims that "time travel exists!" Has he lost his mind or does he know something we don't?!?! Give a listen to find out!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 243 - Nita Strauss "The Call Of The Void", Alice Cooper, Demi Lovato, Lzzy Hale, Alissa White Gluz 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

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The great Nita Strauss joins me to talk about her forthcoming album "The Call Of The Void" and working with amazing guests stars including Lzzy Hale, Alissa White Gluz, David Draiman and so many more! She also talks about working with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, and her surprise about the backlash over touring with Demi.…

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Ep. 242 - Josh Todd of Buckcherry talks Vol. 10 & more 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

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Josh joins the show to discuss the forthcoming Buckcherry album "Vol. 10". Plus we discuss the KISS Kruise, Ed Sheeran's lawsuit and much more!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 241 - KISS Revenge : A Look Back 1:44:03

1+ y ago1:44:03

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We take a look back at the music scene in the early 90s, and the KISS album Revenge. Over thirty years later, do we feel it's a strong album still? Do we think it's over rated? Lots of great insights on this episode!By Mike Brunn

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Ep. 240 - Gene Simmons Las Vegas VIP Experience KISS 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

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KISS fan, and Gene Simmons VIP Experience attendee, Doyle Rausch talks about his experience at the recent Gene Simmons event held in Las Vegas. He gives us the details on the Meet & Greet, the private concert, dinner with Gene, the high end collectibles given away, and much more!By Mike Brunn

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