The Rock Band Kiss: Gods of Thunder - Painted Faces, Loud Guitars

By Jerry Turner

In 1973, four ambitious kids from New York stepped onto a small stage with nothing but raw talent, fierce ambition, and an idea that rock and roll could be bigger than anyone had dared to imagine. They called themselves Kiss. Within a few years, they would ignite stadiums around the world, transform live music into a full-scale spectacle, and turn their painted faces into one of the most recognizable brands in entertainment history.

The Rock Band Kiss takes readers on a front-row journey from the band's gritty beginnings to their ascent as global icons. Inside, you'll experience the fire-breathing, blood-spitting, amp-shattering shows that redefined rock performance, and discover the genius behind their larger-than-life personas the Demon, the Starchild, the Spaceman, and the Catman.

This is more than a story of music. It's about reinvention, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of an audacious dream. From chart-topping anthems like *Rock and Roll All Nite* to a merchandising empire that changed the business of entertainment forever, Kiss built a legacy that transcends generations. Along the way, they faced the trials behind the mask personal struggles, creative clashes, and the toll of life lived at full volume yet always found a way to rise again.

Through triumphs, setbacks, reunions, and their final farewell tour, Kiss proved that legends don't fade-they evolve. Their influence on music, performance, and pop culture is undeniable, inspiring everyone from Metallica to Lady Gaga and reshaping how the world thinks about the relationship between art and spectacle.

Loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable, this is the definitive chronicle of a band that refused to play by the rules. Because in the world of Kiss, there's no such thing as too big, too bold, or too loud.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPWY9QRW
• ISBN13: 9798263818302
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"