Episode 537: KISS 1979-1981

So it's no secret that our own Joey Cassata is the new drummer for Twisted Sister. This week he joins us to tell us how this happened and what it means to him....

So much happened to KISS between the years 1979 and 1981. Dynasty in 79, Unmasked in 80 and Music from the Elder and Killers in 81. Then there is lineup changes. Peter Criss is out Eric Carr is in. Ace Frehley is getting ready to leave. You could right a paper on the music changes, and even the way the band looked went through a huge change. This could be the most controversial era for the band. Fans started to think the band left the KISS ARMY behind. Let's look at this era and talk about the music the look and the attitude of the era.

KISS ARMY! So much is happening this year and it's only February! This week we are going to talk about Joe seeing Peter Criss in North Carolina at the Mad Monster Party. Gene Simmons making an announcement with the Fanboy Expo people about a new Legends of Rock Expo in Las Vegas and Paul Stanley will be at the Indy KISS Expo in April! We will be working on getting even more info for you by the time we go live so TUNE IN 7pm est and let's talk about it

THANK YOU to Joe and Podcast Rock City for allowing me to share THE KISS ROOM!KISS ARMY - meet me in THE KISS ROOM!Originally broadcast LIVE on Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day eve, so get lucky in THE KISS ROOM!I am joined in the studio by Anthony Porter for some KISS talk and KISS tunes!PLUS the premiere of 'GO REBEL', the new single from WICKED!And featuring a set from THE KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND that is filled with Love!All of the fun that you expect every month in THE KISS ROOM!Originally broadcast LIVE on Friday, FEBRUARY 13, 2026 via MontcoRadio.comthekissroom.com

You could make a movie about David's life. From surviving childhood cancer to  American success story. David recently remixed DRESSED TO KILL for the box set but has also had his hand is so much music from our lives it will blow you away! Do not miss this episode of Podcast Rock City it is a must see.

KISS fans are all over the place when it comes to so many different KISS TOPICS. Today we will talk about some of those that people seem to have such strong opinions on. Like did GENE'S 78 SOLO RECORD really suck or was it just unexpected? Why was MUSIC FROM THE ELDER hated so badly when it came out but so many fans love it now? We will decide with your help tonight when we ask the question DID THEY REALLY SUCK?

Do KISS FANS like DYNASTY or UNMASKED better? What about THE ELDER or CARNIVAL OF SOULS? Let's put some albums up against each other and get YOUR OPINIONS on the better album and see if we agree with you or think you are TOTALY WRONG!

KISS ARMY - meet me in THE KISS ROOM!It's the JANUARY issue of THE KISS ROOM and we're kicking it off with he first two songs from THE KISS ROOM DEMOS PROJECT! We're talking to VIN COLELLA and spinning music from GUN SHY and HIGHWIRE SAINTS!THE KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND rocks a birthday set!And of course we have KISS TALK!  KISS TUNES!  And all of the fun that you expect every month in THE KISS ROOM!Originally broadcast LIVE on Friday, JANUARY 16, 2026 via MontcoRadio.com

This week we talk about one of the most popular KISS records Crazy Nights. This record produced a few videos, a great tour and a very confusing BLUE THONG. Gene finally found a half way decent look Paul embraced puffy shoes BK became BK and Eric Carr was amazing! Join us as we talk about those CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY NIGHTS!!

This week we had Peter Criss on the show and we had a BLAST! We talked about his NEW RECORD and some old ones as well. The Kennedy Honors came up as well ans so much more so check it out!