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[NOTE: This press release says Ace is on Friday, according to the Download site this is not correct] 

DOWNLOAD ANNOUNCE LIMITED AMOUNT OF DAY TICKETS ON SALE
WITH 10 MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED
PLUS THIS YEAR'S STAGE SPONSORS UNVEILED

Press Information:  Embargoed until 9am Wednesday 30 April 2008

Download Festival organisers have announced another strong group of rock acts set to take to the stages at Download this year all bringing a different sonic perspective. Returning for a second year Kids In Glass Houses are moving up a stage to make more room for their energetic live set. Joining them on 13, 14, 15 June at Donington Park are Black Tide, Kill Hannah, The Wildhearts, Rival Schools, Haunts, Zebrahead, Skindred, Invasion, Canterbury, Twin Method and Amon Amarth.

Good news is that you no longer need to buy a weekend ticket for Download - day tickets will be available as from Friday 2nd May at a cost of 65 quid. There is no limit to the amount of tickets you can order.

Now the bad news, Ace is no longer on the same day as KISS (he is moved to Saturday) so you may need that weekend ticket after all.....

Shrink Rap (Chat Show)
Time - 22:00 - 23:05 Monday 28th April on more4

In the second episode of a new series of Shrink Rap, Dr Pamela Connolly talks to Gene Simmons, outrageous front man of heavy metal band Kiss and
one of America's most successful rock stars. Pamela looks beneath the exterior of this quintessential Alpha male to find out what lies behind his relentless need for success and self-gratification.

Bloody hell, what a great weekend - went to see Ace at the Astoria in London and it was fantastic. He is without doubt back on top form, go see him on this tour if you get chance!!!

Click here to read the review

Sorry for the lack of updates, here's a quick round up of the last week:-

KISS have added yet another European date to their tour - Latvia on May 22 - in addition to the Italian and German shows recently announced. As far as I'm aware no further UK dates are scheduled although it is rumoured that some more Europe dates may happen....

It is looking very likely that 1 day tickets for Download will be released after all, although they will be very limited and it won't be until May.

Gene's been having a bit of trouble with his harness on the Aussie tour - first it didn't quite go right at the Grand Prix and then this happened in Brisbane:
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMvE6zS4hE&feature=related  Apart from that the reviews of the shows have been excellent, here's links to a couple of reviews:-

Firstly some fantastic photos from the Grand Prix (thanks Karl): http://www.kissinuk.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3188

And also a short review from KISS Army Australia http://www.kissarmyaustralia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=5305

PLEASE NOTE AS OF YET I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS IS FOR REAL OR NOT! 

Ace to Space Project

A mission is being planned that will provide the opportunity to put "Spaceman" Ace Frehley into orbit. This mission will make him the first musician to go into, and perform in, outer space.

The first official release regarding this mission will be announced on
http://www.myspace.com/acetospace and http://www.AcetoSpace.com Friday March 14th 2008 at 1400 CST (2pm).

Note that all information that can officially be released will be done so as soon as it can be. Please do not request information.

Regards,

Ace to Space Team

GET UP AND CLOSE WITH THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD!  

The Band is offering their Fans the following once in a life time opportunities:

KISS Pre-show Soundcheck Package
Be one of the very few to ever witness the band's soundcheck! This is an amazing experience - a chance to get up close and watch KISS perform without makeup or costumes for under 75 people!

Includes an exclusive pre-show sound check, a KISS Tour Program, a KISS Europe ‘08 shirt, an official KISS pre-show laminate, and a $25 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store.

KISS Meet & Greet Package
The Ultimate KISS Collectible..Your picture with the Hottest Band in The World!!

Includes an exclusive Meet & Greet with KISS, a personal photograph with the band, an 8x10 band photograph, a KISS tour program, a KISS Europe ‘08 shirt, an official Meet & Greet laminate, and a $50 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store.  

KISS Meet & Greet and Pre-show Soundcheck Package
Includes an exclusive Meet & Greet with KISS, an exclusive pre-show soundcheck, a personal photograph with the band, an 8x10 band photograph, a KISS tour program, a KISS Europe ‘08 shirt, an official KISS VIP laminate, and a $50 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store.  

Meet & Greet packages do not include tickets.

For more information on tour dates, KISS VIP Packages and club membership, please visit
www.KISSonTour.com.

With the lack of UK KISS dates (other than Download) many UK fans are now considering one of the next nearest shows -  Paris. Here's some travel advice for those of you also considering it (note this is for info only, we don't necessarily endorse any of the links below!!!):-

Tickets: These can be purchased from either the site listed on kissontour.com or from Ticketnet.fr  Cost: €84.00 (seats), €67.50 (standing), €56.50 (back seats)

Hotels: Do a search for hotels around the Bercy area, there are lots to choose from. Some examples are the Helvetia http://www.helvetia-paris-hotel.com/ and the Claret http://www.hotel-claret.com/

Getting there: http://www.bmibaby.com/ and http://www.easyjet.com/ are worth looking into (BMIBaby from East Midlands, Easy Jet from Luton). You can also get the train from St Pancras from http://www.eurostar.com/

The whole package: Some companies are offering the whole trip as packages. Argon Events are offering a coach trip to the Paris gig. It's on sale now on a first come first served basis. Go to http://www.argonevents.com/ for details.