[TR24][OF] KISS - Monster - 2012 (Rock)

KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time and holds the honor as one of America’s top gold-record champions. The legendary rock band formed in 1973 now features band members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. KISS is known for their distinctive outfits, rocking sound and lavish stage shows, which include fire breathing, pyrotechnics and explosive guitars. The band’s exhilarating live presence and quirky persona captivated audiences around the world. In their thirty-nine year history, the band has racked up twenty-eight U.S. gold albums and worldwide sales exceeding over 100 million. The band has topped countless “Best of” lists including VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock,” MTV’s “Greatest Metal Bands,” “VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists Of All Time” and Gibson’s “50 Greatest American Rock Bands.”

Monster is KISS’ milestone twentieth studio recording. The twelve-track, straight-ahead rock n’ roll masterpiece finds the band in blistering form, producing one of their best albums to date. An amazing feat considering their illustrious, forty-plus career includes twenty-eight U.S. gold albums and sales exceeding 100 million worldwide. Monster represents KISS’ nod to the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars, flame-throwers and don makeup. Monster features the Who-like “Freak,” the arena anthem “All For The Love Of Rock & Roll” and the bludgeoning “The Devil Is Me.” The rock legends go where no other band is willing, absolutely essential.