BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, will release a 40th-anniversary edition of Ratt’s third studio album, Dancing Undercover, on July 31, 2026. The limited-edition gatefold LP features reimagined cover artwork and zoetrope vinyl with moving images of the band’s logo and the classic lineup housed in an opaque bag.
Vocalist Stephen Pearcy said of the album: “With Dancing Undercover, mostly Robbin [Crosby] and I wanted to get back to a place between the Ratt EP and Out of the Cellar records. The other guys might think differently, and maybe the cracks were starting to happen, but all of us were all over the songs. I like the record, and for a minute or so, Robbin and I accomplished what we wanted to as best we could. That was to make a tougher album.”
The 40th-anniversary edition features the complete original 10-track listing:
Side A: “Dance” / “One Good Lover” / “Drive Me Crazy” / “Slip of the Lip” / “Body Talk”
Side B: “Looking for Love” / “7th Avenue” / “It Doesn’t Matter” / “Take a Chance” / “Enough Is Enough”
The album featured the classic Ratt lineup of Pearcy, guitarists Warren DeMartini and Robbin Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer. Released in 1986, Dancing Undercover was Ratt’s third consecutive platinum album and reached No. 26 on the Billboard 200. The band toured behind it with a then-brand-new Los Angeles band called Poison as the opening act. Lead single “Dance” cracked the Billboard Hot 100, “Slip of the Lip” spawned another music video hit, and “Body Talk” appeared in a key scene in the Eddie Murphy film The Golden Child.
Dancing Undercover followed Ratt’s platinum debut Out of the Cellar (1984, No. 7 Billboard 200, triple platinum; “Round and Round” hit No. 12 on the Hot 100) and the double-platinum Invasion of Your Privacy (1985, No. 7). The band continued its run with Reach for the Sky (1988, No. 17, platinum, powered by MTV favorite “Way Cool Jr.”) and Detonator (1990, No. 23, gold), which featured outside contributions from Desmond Child, Diane Warren, Jon Bon Jovi and Michael Schenker. Ratt has not released new studio material since Infestation (2010).
Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, best known for his years with Whitesnake, will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a professional musician in 2027 with a series of special projects, including a documentary, a new album, a biography and a one-time concert in April 2027 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, Netherlands.
Vandenberg announced the plans in a June 16 social media post: “2027 is gonna be a super exciting year! It’ll be 50 years ago that I formed my first semi-pro heavy blues-rock band Teaser, landed a record deal right away, recorded an album and in 1977 the first single got released. European tours and shows followed. The start of an exciting journey in rock! In April, a unique, one-time-only celebration show will take place in the 013 venue in Tilburg, Netherlands. Songs from Vandenberg, Whitesnake, Manic Eden and Moonkings will be performed, and special guests will join us on stage for this unique festive evening. In this special year a documentary, a unique new album and a biography about yours truly’s rather tumultuous life will get released among other celebratory actions.”
Vandenberg joined Whitesnake in 1987 and played the guitar solo on the worldwide hit “Here I Go Again.” He also co-wrote the band’s entire Slip of the Tongue album (1989) and toured alongside guitar virtuoso Steve Vai.
Before his Whitesnake tenure, Vandenberg had broken through internationally with his namesake band, known for the hit “Burning Heart,” and shared stages with Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, and Scorpions. He was a member of Whitesnake for 13 years and later launched Vandenberg’s Moonkings before making a full comeback in 2020 with his renewed Vandenberg band.
The most recent Vandenberg studio album is Sin (August 2023, Mascot Records), produced by Bob Marlette (Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie). Earlier this year, Vandenberg toured under the “My Whitesnake Years” banner, revisiting highlights from the band’s legendary 1990 Slip of the Tongue world tour.
Few musicians have had a greater impact on European power metal than Kai Hansen. Through his work with Helloween and later Gamma Ray, the German guitarist, vocalist and songwriter helped establish many of the genre’s defining characteristics.
Now Hansen is stepping back into the spotlight with Born With A Hammer, his first solo album since XXX – Three Decades In Metal, released under the Hansen & Friends banner. The new record is scheduled to arrive on September 18 through earMUSIC.
Spanning ten tracks, Born With A Hammer draws from the many influences that have shaped Hansen throughout his career. The album blends traditional heavy metal, hard rock, punk-inspired energy and melodic songwriting, all driven by his recognizable guitar style and vocal delivery.
According to the announcement, the material was written without compromise and reflects a straightforward approach centered on a passion for heavy music. The result is a record that presents Kai Hansen in a direct and personal setting while staying firmly rooted in metal.
Production duties were handled by Eike Freese, who also contributes guitar work to the album. The lineup further includes Alexander Dietz of Heaven Shall Burn on guitar, Dan Wilding of Carcass on drums and Tim Hansen of Induction on guitar. Wilding previously worked alongside Hansen on XXX – Three Decades In Metal.
Coinciding with the album announcement, Kai Hansen has released the first single, “Feeding The Beast”. Serving as the opening track on Born With A Hammer, the song arrives with an accompanying music video and offers an early preview of the album’s direction. Built around sharp guitar riffs, strong melodies and a fast-paced approach, the track delivers a classic heavy metal feel while showcasing the energy behind the new project.
The release follows a particularly active period for Hansen, who has spent recent years touring globally as part of Helloween‘s reunion-era lineup. While those performances reconnected him with one of the most celebrated chapters of his career, Born With A Hammer gives him space to focus on material under his own name.
Born in Hamburg in 1963, Kai Hansen first gained attention in the late 1970s when he joined forces with future Iron Savior co-founder and producer Piet Sielck in the band Gentry. He later co-founded Helloween alongside guitarist Michael Weikath in 1983, contributing to the band’s formative years and helping create landmark releases including Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I and Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II.
After leaving Helloween in 1989, Hansen launched Gamma Ray, a band that would become one of Germany’s most respected and long-running power metal acts. Over the decades, he has also collaborated with artists and bands including Blind Guardian, Angra, Michael Kiske, Hammerfall, Storm Warrior and Unisonic.
Having returned to Helloween in 2016 and once again performing on major stages worldwide, Kai Hansen continues to balance his role within the legendary band while pursuing new creative outlets. With Born With A Hammer, he adds another chapter to a career that has influenced generations of metal musicians.
Platinum-selling powerhouse Motionless In White will release their new album Decades on July 17 via Roadrunner Records, and the band has shared the new song “R.I.P.” featuring Skylar Grey. The video was directed by Jensen Noen, who also lensed the “Werewolf” and “Sign Of Life” videos.
The track evokes the power of a lover’s lament inscribed on a headstone. Piano twinkles through the haze of funereal synths, where the dual male-femal vocals entwine on an epic chorus boosted by soaring harmonies. It’s everything you want, love, and expect from Motioneless In White.
“Skylar’s voice brought it to another level that I never could have achieved on my own,” says singer Chris Motionless. “I really love the lyrics for this song. Even though I wrote it through a romantic lens, I love that it can be applied to any moment in your life when you’ve had a falling out with someone you deeply care about, whether that’s a best friend, family member, or romantic partner.”
He continues: “The song really hones in on the deafening silence that follows after you’ve said hurtful things to one another that you wish you could take back. It’s meant to capture the tension that exists in that quiet space of separation. You want to apologize and make things right, but you don’t know how. You want to tell them you love them more than anything and can’t live without them, but there’s a lot of pain on both sides that has to be confronted first. All the while, you’re left with the crippling uncertainty of whether the relationship can ever recover and move forward, or if it’s destined to be laid to rest and gone forever.”
Motionless In White recently wrapped a Spring 2026 arena tour with Bring Me the Horizon that saw them obliterate NYC’s Madison Square Garden. The band will next return to the road on the headline The Sweat and Blood Tour, promoted by Live Nation. Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress will serve as support. The North American tour is the band’s first American headlining tour in nearly three years and kicks off on July 14 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with stops in Charlotte, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and more before wrapping up on August 15 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It also includes a stop at Red Rocks, the band’s first time headlining the venue.
But it doesn’t stop there. Motionless In White have also announced the second leg of The Sweat and Blood Tour. Dayseeker will serve as direct support. The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine will also appear. This leg fittingly kicks off the night before Halloween in Worcester and runs through November 20 in Pittsburgh. All tickets are available here.
Motionless In White are at home in the dark. For over 20 years, the quintet, Chris Motionless on vocals, Ricky Olson on guitar, Ryan Sitkowski on guitar, Vinny Mauro on drums, and Justin Morrow on bass, have resided in their own shadowy corner of alternative music and culture. The group’s uncanny alchemy of metal, hardcore, goth, industrial, and electronic has magnetically attracted an ardent audience, fueling a quiet rise out of the Rust Belt and into arenas as a headlining force of nature. Their D.I.Y. work ethic drives the evolution of an immersive world where stunning visuals match the scope of the sound. The collective comes full circle on their seventh full-length offering Decades. For as much as it conjures their signature style, the LP sees them continue to confidently cut a path through uncharted territory, spreading a little darkness in their wake.
Decades features several high-profile and eclectic guest appearances. In addition to Taylor, Sklyar Grey, and Dark Divine‘s Anthony Martinez also features on the album. The band recorded Decades in Upstate New York and Los Angeles with co-producers Drew Fulk and Justin “JD” deBlieck, ultimately incorporating their past, present, and future sounds into one cohesive sound. This is Motionless at their very best.
“We were never afraid to take risks,” observes Chris. “This band has not only lasted two decades, but we’ve also outlasted all of the obstacles we’ve faced. We’re still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is Motionless In White, we’re going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We’re finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It’s always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I’m proud we haven’t gotten comfortable.”
He finishes: “Decades is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world breeds more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance.”
Ross Valory, the acclaimed original Journey bassist and songwriter, has confirmed August 21 as the release date for the refreshed and remastered version of his debut solo album All Of The Above (OID Music). Available for the first time on vinyl and CD, the updated release includes a new Valory instrumental track and video for “City Lights.”
This marks the first time All Of The Above, originally released digitally in 2024, will be available on vinyl and CD, and the new version will include a special Purple Swirl Color Vinyl with an autographed photo exclusively available via Experience Vinyl.
For “City Lights,” Valory (who played standup bass on the song) teamed with a talented group of master players: Eric Levy (Night Ranger, Garage Mahal); Steve Smith (Journey and VitalInformation); Bobby Strickland (Todd Rundgren); Stevie “Keys” Roseman (longtime Valory collaborator); and Mic Gillette (Tower of Power Horns), who did all the horn arrangements and played trumpet and trombone, including a trombone solo. “Together, they bring a new level of sophistication to the track [a standout from Ross’ vast repertoire]”, he says. The visually arresting clip for the song is set against the backdrop of New York City, throughout different time periods, capturing the hauntingly seductive instrumental track.
“‘City Lights’ is really about people out and about in the city, possibly in the rain, looking for and finding romance,” Ross adds with a laugh. “It’s just the simple enjoyment of nightlife and romance…the adventure, the excitement, the spontaneity. Just being out on the town.”
“‘City Lights” [and the previously released] “Nightflower” are really sister songs,” Ross says. “They both have—in terms of the time period that they represent—the flavor of the big city at night, and in particular, Michael [Cotten, the video director] and my impressions of Manhattan. And while the two music videos have a different visual storyline, they’re both related to nighttime in the city.”
The clip marks another collaboration with Cotten who created videos for all the album’s tracks (“Touched, Pt. ll,” “Tomland,” “Wild Kingdom, “Windmill,” “Nightflower,” and Ross’ interpretation of War’s classic cruising anthem “Low Rider,” “Incident at Neshabur/Senor Blue,” “No One Wins a War.”
All Of The Above was produced by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Valory and co-produced by Eric Levy and Jacob Stowe. The ten tracks on the album represent the full maturity of Valory‘s musical gifts, cutting a broad swath through the instrumental territory the music travels. He plays keyboards, guitar, and, of course, many basses in a display of cultivated virtuosity across a palette far broader than could be found in his work with Journey. He is stepping out from behind his bass and, for the first time in his more than half-century as a professional musician, representing his vision and his compositions.
Pre-order the special edition here and here to pre-save the standard vinyl and CD.
After spending the last ten years away from the stage, Edguy have confirmed their first live appearance in a decade.
The German melodic metal veterans will return to perform in their hometown of Fulda, Germany, on June 25, 2027. Tickets for the concert go on sale on June 17 at 10:00 a.m. CET through Eventim.
The announcement arrived via the band’s social media channels, where Edguy shared a brief message with fans: “Some stories deserve a final chapter. Let’s write ours together.”
The news marks a significant development for a band that has largely remained inactive while frontman Tobias Sammet concentrated on Avantasia, the ambitious metal opera project that has occupied much of his attention over the last decade.
Back in March 2025, Tobias Sammet spoke with Metal Hammer about the possibility of reviving Edguy and offered a candid assessment of the band’s situation.
“Good question. I have no idea, really. It’s not that I don’t care; that’s a misconception. The truth is we got together as 14-year-old kids. Nobody could sing, nobody could play an instrument, nobody could write songs… and we developed, side by side, at the same pace. But at a certain point we were going in different directions. Everyone has a different work ethic and a different approach to how things should be done, and people started to argue. After a while, 90% of the energy was going into trying to find compromises, and that’s not easy, especially if you’re the one who does really everything. With Avantasia, I can produce an album in two months. With Edguy, in two months we haven’t even agreed what key the first song should be in. We still get along, but everybody has found different ways to make their living. The book is not shut yet. God knows what’s going to happen or when, but it won’t be soon. I wouldn’t mind singing those songs onstage again, but right now I don’t miss it enough to bear the stomachache I had going to the rehearsal room every day.”
At the time, Sammet suggested that a reunion was unlikely in the near future. The newly announced Fulda concert indicates that circumstances have changed, at least enough for the band to share a stage once again.
The last major Edguy release arrived in 2017 with Monuments, a career-spanning 25th-anniversary package issued through Nuclear Blast. The collection featured new material, a selection of the band’s most notable songs, and previously unreleased rarities. It also included a DVD containing a full performance from the band’s Hellfire Club tour in 2004 along with the complete archive of Edguy music videos. A limited-edition version came bundled with an extensive coffee-table book documenting the band’s history.
As for studio material, Edguy‘s most recent album of original songs remains Space Police – Defenders Of The Crown, which was released in April 2014.
For longtime fans, the Fulda show will be the first opportunity in years to see Edguy perform live. Whether it leads to additional concerts or something more remains unknown, but the band’s return has officially begun.
Skillet have added another major achievement to their career as their signature hit “Monster” has now surpassed four billion streams worldwide. The six-times-platinum track has also earned a place in Spotify’s Billions Club, further cementing its position among the most-streamed rock songs ever released.
The milestone comes shortly after Skillet completed a fully sold-out European headline tour. The run moved 90,000 tickets across 23 cities and brought the band in front of some of the largest crowds they have ever played to outside North America.
Throughout the tour, Skillet packed venues in cities including London, Glasgow, Paris, Munich, Warsaw, Bucharest and Barcelona. Several locations also posted record-breaking ticket sales, including Paris’s historic Zenith venue.
More than two decades into their career, the band’s international appeal continues to grow. Beyond the touring circuit, Skillet recently gained additional exposure when “Legendary” was selected as the featured theme song for a historic UFC event held at the White House.
The group’s momentum also carried into the holiday season. At the end of 2025, Skillet released its first Christmas recording, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The track quickly gained traction and reached No. 1 on five Billboard charts, introducing the band’s music to additional listeners around the world.
With more than 23 million albums sold globally, over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and billions of streams across digital platforms, Skillet remains one of hard rock’s most commercially successful acts.
The band’s accomplishments include multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications from the RIAA for 12 singles and four studio albums. Skillet has also received two Grammy Award nominations, earned a Billboard Music Award and scored three Top 5 debuts on the Billboard 200 chart.
Outside of music, the band expanded its creative reach through the launch of the graphic novel series Eden in partnership with Z2.
Looking ahead, Skillet has indicated that new material is on the way. The group has suggested that some of its heaviest music to date could arrive later this year.
Fans already received an early preview during Skillet‘s headlining performance on May 14 at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria, where the band debuted a new track titled “Scream”. A studio version of the song is expected to be released in the near future.
Insomnium have released “Shadowlife”, the first single from the Finnish melodic death metal band’s upcoming tenth studio album, which is scheduled for release in October.
The new track offers an early look at the direction of the forthcoming record and finds Insomnium continuing to expand its sound while maintaining the elements that have defined the band throughout its career. “Shadowlife” balances heavy riffs and melodic passages, combining darker moods with more reflective moments. The song is accompanied by a new music video produced by Coldstore Productions.
Speaking about the track’s role within the larger album, Niilo Sevänen explained: “As a story, “Shadowlife” can be seen as a thematic gateway to the entire record — an elegy not only for a lost beloved, but also for the fading belief that anything beautiful can remain untouched by time. It is a realization that love, youth, summer, and warmth cannot be preserved forever. Thus, we are left suspended between longing and acceptance, lingering in the liminal spaces of sleep, shadow, and night.”
Guitarist and clean vocalist Markus Vanhala described the single as the opening step into the band’s next chapter.
“‘Shadowlife” opens the dreamy next chapter of Insomnium with a certain self-aware catchiness. I set out to write an obvious hit — perhaps even a so-called ‘banger’ — to kick things off, but don’t worry: The deeper cuts will follow. Album No. 10 is truly a defining milestone for us, so we wanted to honor our history while also introducing some new nuances. Living on the edge.”
For a band now preparing to release its tenth full-length album, Insomnium continues to avoid repeating itself. While rooted in the melancholic melodies and aggressive edge that helped establish its reputation within melodic death metal, the group is still looking for new ways to evolve its songwriting.
Since emerging from Joensuu in the Finnish region of Karelia, Insomnium has built a loyal following through its blend of atmosphere, melody and heaviness. With “Shadowlife” serving as the first preview of the upcoming record, the band is once again exploring themes of loss, reflection and mortality while pushing its sound into new territory.
More details on Insomnium‘s tenth studio album are expected in the months leading up to its October release.
A new series titled Through Static And Shadows is aiming to bridge the worlds of heavy metal, horror entertainment and paranormal investigation through a format built around psychic readings and mediumship.
Led by psychic medium and clairvoyant Catherine Nadal, the program focuses on personal readings with figures from the metal and horror scenes, offering viewers a look at both the lives and spiritual experiences connected to its guests.
One of the show’s defining elements is its approach to the readings themselves. According to the production, Catherine Nadal begins each filming session without knowing the identity of the guest beforehand. By avoiding any advance research or preparation, the series is designed to present the readings as they happen, relying entirely on intuition and spiritual communication.
Each episode is divided into two segments. The opening portion centers on tasseography, a form of divination commonly known as coffee reading. Guests drink a cup of espresso before Nadal interprets the patterns left inside the cup. The process is intended to provide insight into a person’s past, present and possible future, serving as the starting point for the session.
The second half shifts into mediumship, where Nadal attempts to communicate with deceased loved ones connected to the guest. These conversations often reveal personal messages, emotional moments and unexpected details that become the centerpiece of the episode.
The series is produced by M.A.S. Productions and directed by Mike Schiff, known for creating the award-winning documentary The History of Metal and Horror. The production combines a professional visual presentation with a more intimate atmosphere focused on individual stories and experiences.
The guest list draws from both metal and horror circles. Confirmed participants include Acey Slade of Murderdolls, Don Jamieson of That Metal Show, Fred Vogel of August Underground, Felissa Rose of Sleepaway Camp, and Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment.
Beyond her work as a psychic medium and clairvoyant, Catherine Nadal is also an author and retired Army Reserve colonel. She has spent decades working with people dealing with grief, personal challenges and spiritual development. According to her background, her experiences communicating with spirit guides began during childhood and eventually became the foundation of her professional work.
Currently in production, Through Static And Shadows is planned as a five-episode limited series. The initial run has been developed to demonstrate the concept’s long-term viability while introducing audiences to its unique blend of paranormal investigation and entertainment.
The team behind the project is also exploring partnerships, distribution opportunities, sponsorship agreements and additional financing as it looks toward future seasons.
With guests from established corners of the metal and horror worlds and a format that appeals to paranormal audiences, Through Static And Shadows is positioning itself for potential expansion across digital, streaming, and broadcast platforms.
Kiss have unveiled a packed schedule of activities for the second edition of KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas, which returns to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas from November 13-15.
The event follows last year’s successful debut, which attracted fans from all 50 U.S. states and 32 countries. Created in partnership with co-producers Pophouse, Vibee and Topeka, the gathering will once again bring members of the Kiss Army together for a weekend centered around the band’s legacy and its members.
One of the biggest draws is that KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas will feature the only live Kiss performances scheduled anywhere in the world during 2026. Attendees will also have opportunities to interact with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer through a variety of exclusive fan experiences.
Among the newly announced activities is “Gene Simmons’s Private KISS Collection Show & Tell”, where Gene Simmons will showcase rare memorabilia and share stories from his personal archive alongside “KISSbySienna” host Sienna Hernandez.
Food will take center stage during “Paul Stanley’s KISS Cook-Off”, which sees Paul Stanley preparing one of his signature dishes while fans attempt to recreate it with assistance from ChefColin. Participants will compete for the title of Cook-Off champion.
Music fans can step into the spotlight during “Tommy Thayer’s KISS Army Live Band Karaoke”. The event will feature Tommy Thayer on guitar, backed by Ace Frehley‘s solo band, while attendees perform classic Kiss songs and hear stories behind some of the band’s most recognizable riffs and tracks.
Meanwhile, “Eric Singer’s KISS Kruiser Drum Off + Q&A” will give fans the opportunity to sit behind the drum kit and compete in a guest drum challenge judged by Eric Singer. The session will also include a fan Q&A moderated by Modern Drummer’s David Frangioni.
Last year’s event featured acoustic and electric performances from Kiss, marking the band’s first live appearances together since ending its farewell tour in 2023. Fans also attended question-and-answer sessions with all four members, longtime manager Doc McGhee, producers Bob Ezrin and Eddie Kramer, photographer Lynn Goldsmith, and Kiss Army founders Bill Starkey and Jay Evans.
Building on those experiences, organizers are introducing an expanded “KISSperience” this year. The program will include artist panels, Q&A sessions, a Kiss look-alike contest, karaoke events, “Ask Doc” sessions with Doc McGhee, meet-and-greets, late-night DJs, interactive exhibits, merchandise shopping opportunities and a “Future Of KISS” panel. Renowned Kiss photographer Barry Levine is also scheduled to appear.
The weekend will feature two unmasked performances from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, giving fans a rare chance to see the band in a smaller setting.
Additional performances will include an Ace Frehley all-star tribute featuring guest appearances from members of Kiss and other surprise performers. The lineup also includes Night Ranger, former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho‘s Kiss tribute band Kuarantine. Other appearances will come from the Rock And Roll OverKiss tribute band, radio personality Tommy London, and School Of Rock.
Festivities begin on November 12 with an official pre-party featuring Enuff Z’Nuff, the Ace Frehley Band performing a “Tribute To Ace”, including material from Rock And Roll Over, and Beasto Blanco, fronted by longtime Alice Cooper bassist Chuck Garric.
The event also serves as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rock And Roll Over, one of Kiss‘s most successful releases.
More activities are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Fans purchasing packages will receive access to performances, premium theater seating, exclusive Kiss gifts and other benefits. A limited number of packages will also include photo opportunities with members of the band.
Tickets go on sale May 5, while Kiss Army VIP members will receive access to a special pre-sale beginning April 30. Previous KISS Kruise attendees and Kiss Army members will also receive early access before general ticket sales open.
The Las Vegas event follows 11 previous Kiss-branded cruises that departed from Los Angeles, Miami and New Orleans. Last year’s transition from KISS Army Storms Vegas to KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas marked a new chapter for the fan gathering, celebrating both the band’s 50-year history and the 50th anniversary of the Kiss Army. The 2025 edition featured unmasked performances from Kiss alongside appearances from Quiet Riot, Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Bruce Kulick, Sebastian Bach, Black ‘N Blue, Kuarantine, School Of Rock and others.
