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KISS has announced plans to launch an avatar-based concert experience in a custom-built theater in Las Vegas starting in 2028. The show will feature the band’s iconic personas, including The Demon and The Starchild, and will include both classic KISS hits as well as new songs written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The experience is described as a ‘must-see’ and a ‘new form of entertainment’ that will be highly immersive for fans.
Why it matters
KISS has been one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time, known for their over-the-top live performances and theatrical personas. This new avatar-based show represents the band’s latest innovation in bringing their music and brand to fans in a cutting-edge, technology-driven way, potentially opening up new possibilities for how live entertainment can be experienced.
The details
According to the band’s manager, Doc McGhee, the KISS avatar show will launch in a ‘bespoke theatre’ in Las Vegas in 2028. Gene Simmons has described the experience as going ‘beyond a show,’ saying ‘When you are parachuting into a volcano, I would call it a show.’ The show will feature the band’s iconic characters and costumes, with Paul Stanley noting that the avatars will look just like the real band members, ‘not a cartoon or an artist rendition.’ Simmons has also revealed that the show will feature both classic KISS hits as well as brand new songs written by the band.
- KISS performed their final concert on the ‘End of the Road World Tour’ at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2023.
- The KISS avatar show is expected to launch in a custom-built theater in Las Vegas in 2028.
What they’re saying
“This will be a must-see. It’s a new form of entertainment, it’s very immersive.”
— Doc McGhee, Manager
“Show is not the right word. When you are parachuting into a volcano, I would call it a show.”
— Gene Simmons, Co-founder and Bassist
“This will be virtually seeing us. My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition.”
— Paul Stanley, Co-founder and Guitarist
What’s next
KISS plans to release more details about the new avatar show, including specific dates, ticket information, and additional creative elements, in the coming years leading up to the 2028 launch.
The takeaway
KISS’s new avatar concert experience in Las Vegas represents the band’s continued innovation and commitment to delivering unique, immersive experiences for their loyal fanbase. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the band aims to bring their iconic personas and music to life in a way that transcends traditional live performances, potentially setting a new standard for the future of live entertainment.
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