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New Kiss Disc to Land at Wal-Mart

Group becomes latest classic band to move merch through retailer

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 17, 2009 7:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – The deal was sealed with a Kiss: the heavy metal band is joining the ranks of classic bands releasing their music through Wal-Mart, the world’s biggest retailer, the AP reports. Their new collection, “Sonic Boom,” comes out Oct. 6 only at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club; it contains a CD of the first new Kiss songs in 11 years, reworked versions of the hits, and a live DVD. The Eagles, AC/DC, and Foreigner have also gone the Wal-Mart route.

The rock band Kiss poses backstage after performing at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

In this Tuesday, July 20, 2004 file photo, the rock band Kiss, from left, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley perform during their performance at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

In this Tuesday, July 20, 2004 file photo, Gene Simmons, bass player for Kiss, performs at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. (AP Photo/Christopher Barth)

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sailor86

Aug 18, 2009 1:37 AM CDT

Are they still Kiss Alive? They're not on respirators yet.

Ucantusethatname

Aug 17, 2009 5:08 AM CDT

It's about time that the group got around to making music instead of a cacophony.

cochiserocks

Aug 17, 2009 2:46 AM CDT

These guys do have a cunning knack for survival though. They did those dolls early on, their merchandise kept them in Ferrari's and Bentley's long after their contemporaries were back working 9 to 5. I wouldn't be surprised if in 10 years time we look back and realise they made an astute decision here - and agree with you Gabo - very creepy!

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