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Ep 514 : What Are Differences Between Interviewing Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley?
Episode 514. Andrew Daly joins us to discuss his two new interviews with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for issue 36 of Rock Candy Magazine. How did the interviews come together, how did he prepare for them, what is the difference between interviewing Gene and Paul. We talk about the journalists vs churnalists. We end […]
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000
Michael Frondelli Takes Us Into Electric Lady Studios, Working with Eddie Kramer and KISS
Episode 513. Today’s guest is Michael Frondelli… he goes back as far as the first Neil Bogart KISS press showcase introductions at the NFE Theater, the old Fillmore East, with Bill Aucoin and Sean Delaney. Then working later at Electric Lady with Eddie Kramer. Michael shares many early stories related to KISS, as well as stories about many […]
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:00:29 +0000
Ep 512 : Vinnie Vincent Is Trying to Sell Memorabilia for CRAZY Prices!
Episode 512. Vinnie Vincent recently held a private event for a small number of fans and as part of the event he was selling some of his personal collectibles… for incredibly HIGH prices. Prices that are just CRAZY! We discuss just some of the prices, like a guitar pick from the Rio Creatures of the […]
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:54 +0000
Ep 511 : Stories Working for Aucoin Mgmt and the KISS Army from 1979 – 1982
Episode 511. Mark Brotter’s history includes working at Aucoin Management for 3 yrs, Boutwell/Kiss Army Warehouse for their last year. He was at Aucoin from ‘79 thru ‘82 post Dynasty, Unmasked, The Elder! At the time they they were holding auditions for drummers/Eric stepping in. He was also in charge of auditions there for Billy […]
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:00:10 +0000
Ep 510 : We Reveal the Test Print of the Very First Shirt to Feature KISS Out of Makeup
Episode 510. Wow! What a great discussion this week! We are joined by Frank Vacanti. Frank has designed KISS tour merchandise for decades, going back to the 70s and all the way through the 2000s. Frank shares what he remembers when he was told KISS was removing their makeup and that he needs to design […]
Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:00:47 +0000
Ep 509 : Buckcherry and Jetboy Guitarist Billy Rowe on New Buckcherry and Jetboy Albums
Episode 509. Billy Rowe joins us to talk about the new albums from both Buckcherry and Jetboy that are now finished and ready to be released. Billy shares his review of performing on the KISS Kruise with Buckcherry. Billy also talks about his business Rock N Roll Relics that does custom work on guitars for […]
Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:37 +0000
Ep 508 : Ron Young on Backing Tracks and Touring with KISS on Hot In The Shade Tour
Episode 508. Little Caesar lead vocalist Ron Young joins us this week to discuss his new autobiography “Judge This Book By Its Cover”. He talks about how Little Caesar had everything going for it, signed to Geffen Records, debut album produced by Rob Rock, working with John Kalodner and Jimmy Iovine… and how everything went […]
Mon, 26 Dec 2022 14:00:45 +0000
Ep 507 : You Ask Us The Questions in Another Hit N Run Episode
Episode 507. Michael is under the weather this week so you get Tommy, Mark and Lisa and this week you ask us the questions in another Hit N Run episode. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed […]
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:53 +0000
Ep 506 : Who Is Awarded Official RIAA Awards? Why Is Eric Carr Getting Awards for Albums He Didn’t Play On?
Episode 506. This week we celebrate 10 years of Three Sides of the Coin. We have been getting together every week for 10 years to talk about KISS. In a spontaneous discussion, today we talk about RIAA awards. How are RIAA awards awarded? Who gets them? How come Eric Carr is getting awards for KISS […]
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:00:21 +0000
Ep 505 : What We Love and What We Have a Problem With, the New Creatures of the Night Box Set
Episode 505. After ten days of touring around the country, Michael’s Creatures of the Night box set finally arrived. We update you on the absolute crazy and ridiculous email communications from KISSonline, who are COMPLETELY responsible for this. But, we quickly move to talking about the box set. What we love and yes, even what […]
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:00:28 +0000
Ep 504 : The Story About the Lost 1970s Authorized KISS Biography
Episode 504. This episode is a rock n roll geeks dream! We are joined by author David Leaf who discusses his 1970s authorized KISS biography that was written and then shelved. Only to reappear decades later as part of the KISS: Behind the Mask – The Official Authorized Biography. Why was his original book shelved […]
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:00:04 +0000
Ep 503 : Our Memories of Being a KISS Fan and What Takes You Back as a Fan
Episode 503. Rejoice! No Michael this week, LOL. Tommy, Mark and Lisa this week discuss their memories of being a kiss fan, what takes you back as a fan. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or […]
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:00:12 +0000
Ep 502 : Mark Cicchini Reviews KISS Kruise XI, Is It One of the Best Kruises Ever
Episode 502. Mark Cicchini is back and gives us his review of KISS Kruise XI. The KISS shows, the other bands he saw and just how does this Kruise rank against all other Kruises. Plus, Mark lets us know if he is going on Kruise XII in 2024. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests […]
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:00:54 +0000
Why Do Some Fans Constantly Complain About Set Lists, Band Members, Stage Shows
Episode 501. Ralph Viera joins us as we talk about some of the fans and their constant complaining about setlists, stage shows, original band members. Why do they do it? What are they hoping will happen? Now that W.A.S.P. started their tour some of their fans are now complaining as bad as KISS fans like […]
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:00:56 +0000
Ep. 500 We Celebrate Our 500th Show By Looking Back at How It Started and Our Memories
Episode 500. Forget the haters, we won! This week we celebrate the 500th episode of Three Sides of the Coin by looking back at how it all started. Why we did this and some of favorite memories. Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has […]
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:00:13 +0000
Ep. 499 Never Heard Stories About Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick
Episode 499. Mitch Weissman joins us to share his MANY KISS stories. When KISS were rehearsing next to Beatlemania. How does writing with Gene Simmons differ from writing with Paul Stanley? The challenges of being friends with both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Meeting Vinnie Vincent for the first time. How Paul Stanley asked Mitch […]
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:00:52 +0000
Ep. 498 Seeing KISS Film the Live Concert at Magic Mountain
Episode 498, October 11, 2022 We are joined by the entire team from MoneyBag Sodas, Paul Janik, John Janik, Chris Haick, and Larry Basham from Hammock Cove in Antigua. We quickly discover that Larry attended the KISS filming at Magic Mountain for KISS Meets The Phantom when he was only seven years old. Larry shares […]
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:58 +0000
Ep. 497 The History of the Legendary M-M-M-M METALSHOP Radio Show with Charlie Kendall
Episode 497, October 4, 2022 Wow! What a great conversation and trip down memory lane. This week we are joined by Charlie Kendall, the man and the voice behind the classic metal show METALSHOP! How was METALSHOP started? What happened to all the METALSHOP show assets that were owned by iHeartMedia? Charlie is a legend […]
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:00:58 +0000
Ep. 496 ACCEPT Tours the US for the First Time in 10 Years and We Talk About KISS
Episode 496, September 27, 2022 Christopher Williams and Philip Shouse from ACCEPT join us to talk about the upcoming ACCEPT US tour, the bands first US tour in 10 years. We talk about changes in ACCEPT now that they band has three guitars and six band members. Christopher and Philip are also big KISS fans […]
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:00:01 +0000
Ep. 495 KISS Off The Soundboard Des Moines, IA 1977 – We Review It and You Want To Buy This One
September 20, 2022 We discuss the new KISS Off The Soundboard release Des Moines, IA 1977. Is this the best Off The Soundboard release? What makes this release special? Should you buy it? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin […]
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:00:02 +0000
Ep. 494 Blackie Lawless On Ace Frehley and the Upcoming W.A.S.P. World Tour
Episode 494, September 13, 2022 Blackie Lawless from W.A.S.P. joins Three Sides of the Coin this week… and Mark is NOT here to go fanboy. Blackie Lawless talks about his friendship with Ace Frehley… when they first met, did Ace Frehley produce early W.A.S.P. demos, inviting Ace Frehley and Bill Aucoin to a early W.A.S.P. […]
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:00:19 +0000
Ep. 493 Aerosmith, Audio & Video Hoarders, the KISS Leaks and the Magic Book with Julian Gill
Episode 493, September 6, 2022 For the first time, Julian Gill from KISSFAQ and the KISSFAQ podcast joins Three Sides of the Coin. Topics discussed include: Ros Radley and his MAGIC book, the infamous KISS audio and video leaks, hoarders and why they collect are they elitist why hoarders don’t have to release what they […]
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:00:28 +0000
Ep. 492 Stop Your Crying! Copyrights and Posting Videos & Creating Bootleg Shirts
Episode 492, August 30, 2022 Oh yeah we are sure somebody is going to get pissed with what we say this week, but they are just afraid of a little education. Copyrights and posting video. Copyrights and selling bootleg shirts. You can’t cry when you get your hand slapped for using copyrighted material that you […]
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:00:43 +0000
Ep. 491 Kruise Fest, Vinnie Vincent and KISS Audio and Video Leaks
Episode 491, August 23, 2022 Kruise Fest is an annual two-day Rock Festival leading up to the infamous KISS Kruise. Kruise Fest features Live music, VIP experiences, and more! Kruise Fest is 100% fan fun, Kruise Fest is brought to you by: Joe D’Angelo and his wife Patrice, and a team of die-hard KISS fans […]
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:00:52 +0000
Ep. 490 This Week It’s Cheap Trick! Who Caught Their Mom and Dad Rolling on the Couch?
Episode 490, August 16, 2022 Author Brian Kramp joins us to discuss his book “This Band Has No Past: How Cheap Trick Became Cheap Trick”. This Band Has No Past tells the story of a bar band from the Midwest—the best and weirdest bar band in the Midwest— and how they doggedly pursued a most […]
Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:00:36 +0000
Ep. 489 Will the KISS End Of The Road Tour Become the 50th Anniversary Tour
Episode 489, August 9, 2022 Lisa starts off the show sharing a hilarious story about her “flashing” everyone at the lake with “the hairy”. Since we have no guest this week the conversation lands on the topic of 100 additional End Of The Road tour dates being mentioned by Gene Simmons. We ask the question… […]
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:58 +0000
Ep. 488 I Was There at the KISS K-SHE Kite Fly Show in 1974
Jul 30, 2022 Episode 488, August 2, 2022 We are joined by Doc Rivers who back in March of 1974 first saw KISS perform at the K-SHE Kite Fly in St. Louis, MO. Keep in mind this performance was just a month after the debut album was released. Doc talks about attending the show with […]
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:00:43 +0000
Ep. 487 Creem Magazine is Back and So is the Attitude
Episode 487, July 26, 2022 Creem Magazine is back and we are joined by the Chairman of Creem Magazine JJ Kramer and the Executive Editor of Creem Magazine Dan Morrissey. Creem Magazine has a very respected history of rock journalism and we find out if the NEW Creem Magazine will continue with the same tone […]
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:00:27 +0000
Ep. 486 Five Overlooked KISS Songs with Author Greg Prato
Episode 486, July 12, 2022 Greg Prato returns this week to join a discussion center around his recent article Five Overlooked KISS Album Tracks. We discuss each of the tracks Greg selected and we talk about other tracks that overlooked. You can play along this week, what are your five overlooked KISS songs? Read https://www.allmusic.com/blog/post/five-overlooked-kiss-album-tracks […]
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:50 +0000
Ep. 485 Did Your Parents Support Your Love of KISS?
Episode 485, July 5, 2022 No Tool, No Problem. Yep… no Mike this week, it’s just Tommy, Mark and Lisa. This weeks the discussion centers around parents… did our parents support our love of KISS. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of […]
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:00:28 +0000
Ep. 484 Celebrate the Bonds and Connections KISS Has Created in Our Lives
Episode 484, June 28, 2022 This week we share a very touching letter we received from one of our listeners, Brian. The letter is about Kendall, Brian’s brother-in-law and KISS brother, and the loss of Kendall to cancer. Brian shares how the bond over KISS created a special relationship with Kendall. “In my life, family […]
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:00:14 +0000
Ep. 483 Izzy Presley Reviews the Gene Simmons KISS World Museum Sneak Preview Opening in Las Vegas
Episode 483, June 21, 2022 Izzy joins us this week to offer his review of the Gene Simmons KISS World Museum sneak preview that he attended. Is this something KISS fans will love? What sort of KISS items are on display in the museum? What is the one item that disappointed Izzy? Gene Simmons KISS […]
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:00:03 +0000
Ep. 482 We React to Creem Magazine’s 1980 Review of KISS UNMASKED
Episode 482, June 14, 2022 This week we read and react to Creem Magazine’s 1980 review of KISS UNMASKED. This review really takes you back to a time where KISS was about as far out of fashion as possible. If you weren’t a fan in 1980 we really dig into what it was like, what […]
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:32 +0000
Ep. 481 Brynn from Flipp Joins and Lisa Reviews and We Comment on Creatures Fest
Episode 481, June 7, 2022 Five sides of the coin this week as Brynn Arens from Flipp joins the entire crew to discuss the new Flipp album Too Dumb To Quit, and… joins us as Lisa shares her review, comments and observations of Creatures Fest. We all have many questions for Lisa about what happened […]
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:20 +0000
Marc Storace Lead Singer of KROKUS Talks Touring with KISS and His New Solo Band STORACE
Episode 480, May 31, 2022 Marc Storace the lead singer from Krokus joins us this week. Marc shares stories of Krokus opening for KISS on the Animalize tour. We discuss Krokus albums, music videos, Krokus being referred to as the Swiss KISS and Marc’s new solo project STORACE. Visit https://www.storace.ch Forget the haters, we won! […]
Mon, 30 May 2022 13:00:50 +0000
Ep. 479 Mark and Tommy Report Back on Recent KISS Shows They Attended
Episode 479, May 24, 2022 Mark Cicchini and Tommy Sommers talk about the rescheduled shows in the US they recently attended. Discussed the different stage that is being used. Tommy also shares a conversation he had with Paul Stanley backstage about out recent Larry Mazer episode. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact […]
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:50 +0000
Ep. 478 Gil Moore from Triumph Talks The Rock & Roll Machine Documentary
Episode 478, May 17, 2022 This week we are honored to be joined by Gil Moore from Triumph. Mark Cicchini talks with Gil about Triumph’s history, their albums, KISS’ influence on the Triumph show and the new Triumph documentary Rock & Roll Machine. Plus Mark throws in some incredible “fanboy” moments! Download Triumph’s Rock & […]
Mon, 16 May 2022 13:00:22 +0000
Ep. 477 Alexx Michael Returns to Talk Shameless and a Final KISS Album
Episode 477, May 10, 2022 Alexx Michaels returns to premiere the new Shameless video that features Bruce Kulick. Then we have an amazing discussion about a final KISS album… who should produce the album, who should play on the album, songwriting and much more! Visit http://shamelessrock.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact […]
Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:33 +0000
Ep. 476 The Facts About The Rockologists Peter Criss Reissues. They ARE Authorized.
Episode 476, May 3, 2022 Tom Shannon from The Rockologists joins us this week to discuss his Peter Criss solo album vinyl reissues. Tom brings full transparency with him as he opens up about the obstacles and challenges he faced. He clearly outlines why these vinyl reissues are fully authorized and legal. If you ever […]
Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000
Ep. 475 Two Listeners Join Us This Week, The Show is About Them
Episode 475, April 26, 2022 This week’s guests are the listeners! We are joined by two of the Three Sides of the Coin listeners who join us at the last minute to discuss… KISS. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the […]
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:00:56 +0000
Ep. 474 How Does a Show with Izzy Presley End Up Being So Smart? Alex Kane Does All the Talking!
Episode 474, April 19, 2022 Mark is on vacation, Tommy isn’t feeling well, but we have Lisa joining this week. And of course Izzy isn’t doing anything so he is back, but brings his friend Alex Kane along. Alex has a incredible history… Enuff Z’Nuff, Life Sex & Death, Antiproduct, Starz, Little Caesar, Richie Ramone. […]
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:29 +0000
Ep. 473 Larry Mazer Talks Cheap Trick, KISS, Union, Cinderella, Nelson, Whitesnake and More!
Episode 473, April 12, 2022 Larry Mazer is back and he answers your questions… questions about Eric Carr, Cheap Trick, Nelson, Cinderella, Whitesnake and David Coverdale, Heaven’s Edge, Blacked Eyed Susan, the Moscow Music Peace Festival and of course KISS… did you know KISS spoke with A&M Records in the early 90s about a record […]
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:00:49 +0000
Ep. 472 Does KISS Care About Their Fans? Find Out Why We Ask This Question
Episode 472, March 29, 2022 This week we ask the question… Does KISS care anymore? Why would we even think of asking this? With everything that has happened with the KISS 2020 Goodbye Dubai release, the Destroyer Box Set, now the Off The Soundboard and finally the transition of the KISSonline online store we have […]
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:00:31 +0000
Ep. 471 Chris Lendt Returns to Talk Japan 1977, Dynasty, The Elder, Creatures and More!
Episode 471, March 22, 2022 Chris Lendt, former KISS Business Manager, returns this week to continue last week’s discussion about Japan 1977. He shares his thoughts on Bill Aucoin’s quote about the band ending. We continue talking about when Chris first saw cracks within the band. What one mistake did the band make that he […]
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:00:01 +0000
Ep. 470 Elise Krentzel Reveals In 1977 Bill Aucoin Revealed KISS was Finished After One More Album
Episode 470, March 10, 2022 Wow! That’s all we can say about this week’s guest Elise Krentzel! Elise was on of the very few reporters in 1977 that KISS selected to fly with them to Japan and cover the entire tour. Elise just released a book Under My Skin: Drama, Trauma & Rock ‘n’ Roll […]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:10 +0000
Ep. 469 It’s COLD GIN Time Again We Learn All About the New KISS New York Style Cold Gin
Episode 469, March 8, 2022 Andreas Werling from Brands For Fans joins us to talk about the new KISS Cold Gin alcohol and the entire line of KISS branded alcohols. Andreas shares some of the “Easter Eggs” fans can find on the labels. He talks about why KISS changed their about putting the KISS logo […]
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:16 +0000
Ep. 468 KISS Bootlegs and RUSH Using Backing Tracks
Episode 468, March 1, 2022 Bootlegs are discussed this week and Mark shows his Detroit Creatures of the Night vinyl bootleg set. But… we talk about the crappy audio quality of many of these very expensive bootleg releases. Great packaging, terrible audio. Mark brings up a interesting point… RUSH used backing tracks on tour. Hearing […]
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:17 +0000
Ep. 467 RIP Big John Harte Memories of Big John and His Last Words to the KISS Army
Episode 467, February 18, 2022 This episode we are joined by Robert Conte, Steve Altman and Rick Stuart to share memories and stories of Big John Harte. Big John Harte was KISS’ infamous bodyguard responsible for keeping the band safe and making sure nobody photographed Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter out of their makeup. John […]
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:25 +0000
Ep. 466 Scott Van Zen Talks about Writing with Gene Simmons for Revenge and Carnival Souls
Episode 466, February 15, 2022 Scott Van Zen sits down with us to talk about his songwriting with Gene Simmons for Revenge and Carnival of Souls. Plus his involvement with the recording of Psycho Circus. Scott shares stories about spending time in the studio during the recording of Revenge and his impression of Bob Ezrin. […]
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:00:43 +0000
Ep. 465 Larry Mazer, Former KISS Manager, Sets the Record Straight on Eric Carr’s Passing
Episode 465, February 8, 2022 Larry Mazer, former KISS manager during Hot In The Shade and Revenge, returns for a focused discussion on REVENGE. Larry also clears up all the rumors about what happened between Eric Carr and KISS before his passing. We talk about the REVENGE songs, the REVENGE tour, the support acts on […]
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:00:01 +0000
Ep. 464 Rock Candy Magazine Issue #30 KISS Roundtable Discussing the Best KISS Albums
Episode 464, February 1, 2022 What a treat, the entire unedited Rock Candy Magazine Issue #30 KISS roundtable discussion featuring former KISS manager Larry Mazer, Frank Novinec from Hatebreed, Ross Sampson from Rock Candy, Mark Cicchini and Michael Brandvold from Three Sides of the Coin. The roundtable revolves around discussing the best KISS album and […]
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Ep. 463 The Best and Worst of Makeup and No Makeup, Costumes, Stages and Music Videos
Episode 463, January 25, 2022 Michael and Mark this week talk about the best and worst costumes, stages and music videos from makeup and non-makeup era KISS. Plus what do we think is going to happen with the KISS tour of Australia. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com […]
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:00:39 +0000
Ep. 462 New KISS Off The Soundboard, Vinnie Vincent, Judas Priest and Dr. Fukk
Episode 462, January 18, 2022 Dr. Fukk is back! Ralph joins Lisa and Michael to discuss the new Off The Soundboard release, Vinnie Vincent and Creatures Fest and Judas Priest announcing they will tour as a four piece band. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in […]
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:00:12 +0000
Ep. 461 John Downs Talks About Donating His Incredible KISS Collection and We Discuss KISS Memories
Episode 461, January 11, 2022 This episode is exactly why we do this, why we’ve doing this weekly since 2012. Mega KISS collector John Downs joins us to talk about his KISS collection that he recently donated to the University of South Carolina. John talks about the items he donated. His collection includes 26 guitars […]
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:16 +0000
Ep. 460 KISS, Looking Back on 2021 and Forward To 2022
Episode 460, December 27, 2021 This week we look back to the good and bad of KISS in 2021 and try to look forward to what might be in store for KISS in 2022. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the […]
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:00:12 +0000
Ep. 459 One Month Later We Can Finally Review the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Box Set
Episode 459, December 21, 2021 It only took a month, no thanks to KISSonline, but we can now finally do a full review of the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Box Set. Mark got his box set so we are off to the races now. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold […]
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:00:57 +0000
Ep. 458 Bruce Kulick and Todd Kerns Join to Talk About KISS Kruise Shows and Upcoming Las Vegas Show
Episode 458, December 14, 2021 Bruce Kulick and Todd Kerns Join to Talk About KISS Kruise Shows and Upcoming Las Vegas Show. Visit www.BruceKulick.net and www.ToddKerns.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over […]
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:00:51 +0000
Ep. 457 KISS Destroyer Box Set Thumbs Up or Down? Plus Future Box Sets and SoundBoards
Episode 457, December 7, 2021 We follow up on developments since episode 456. Did we get our KISS Destroyer box sets yet? Mark also updates us on future box sets and Soundboard releases. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin […]
Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:00:56 +0000
Ep. 456 Bad Customer Service at KISSONLINE, What Is Going On With the Destroyer Box Set?
Episode 456, November 30, 2021 This week we let loose on KISS and Kissonline for the mess they created with the delivery of the KISS Destroyer Box Set or the lack of delivery. Diehard KISS fans ordered the box set from Kissonline the day it was announced and come release day, nothing. Fans who ordered […]
Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:00:45 +0000
Ep. 455 When KISS Collecting Becomes a Family Affair, Joe & Jake Pappalardo Join Us
Episode 455, November 23, 2021. When KISS collecting becomes a family affair! This week we hear the many adventures of Joe & Jake Pappalardo. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. […]
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:00:37 +0000
Ep. 454 Frank Novinec from Hatebreed Returns to Review KISS Kruise X
Episode 454, November 16, 2021. Frank Novinec from Hatebreed is back and this week he offers up his review of KISS Kruise X. Frank also offers his opinion of the Rolling Stone article and what COVID and COVID protocols have meant to him as a touring musician. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please […]
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:00:16 +0000
Ep. 453 Our Thoughts on the Rolling Stone Article about KISS and their COVID Protocols on Tour
Episode 453, November 9, 2021. Lots of KISS news to discuss this week… The new Ace Frehley cassette box set, Universal Music blocking our Destroyer box set episode, KISS Kruise X setlists, KISS Las Vegas dates postponed/cancelled and the HUGE Rolling Stone article about the COVID protocols on the KISS End Of The Road tour. […]
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:19 +0000
Ep 452 So Many Questions, So Little Time… You Ask the Questions
Episode 452, November 2, 2021. This week we turned the show over to the listeners, you ask us the questions and boy are their some great questions! We apologize for letting Mark discuss Rainbow. 🙂 Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of […]
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:35 +0000
Ep. 451 Michael Ross from Simmons Records Band Gypsy Rose Shares Many Gene Simmons Stories
Episode 451, October 26, 2021. Michael Ross the lead singer of the Simmons Records act Gypsy Rose joins us this week. Michael shares so many stories… how Gene Simmons discovered the band. Their showcase for Gene. Hanging with KISS at Hot In Shade tour rehearsals. How directly involved was Gene with the recording of their […]
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:14 +0000
Ep. 450 We Read Your Comments, We Discuss Your Posts on the Three Sides Facebook Group
Episode 450, October 12, 2021. This week the show is all about YOU! We read your comments. We discuss your posts on the Three Sides of the Coin Facebook Group. Tommy also talks about the recent KISS End Of The Road shows he attended. We also ask… what is going on with the KISS 2020 […]
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:00:04 +0000
Ep. 449 We Get the Inside Details on the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Box Set
Episode 449, October 5, 2021. Tom Jermann from T42 Design joins us to talk about the KISS Destroyer 45th Anniversary Box Set that he helped put together. The album will be released on standard double black vinyl and limited edition yellow and red double coloured vinyl, as well as a double CD set, but it’s […]
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:00:04 +0000
Ep. 448 The New Book KISS On Tour 1974 to 1983 We Review and Speak with the Author
Episode 448, September 28, 2021. 10 tour books in one! 156 pages of vintage KISS photos, many never seen before. Author Alain Bellicha joins us this week to discuss his brand new book KISS On Tour 1974 to 1983. Throughout the interview we also share our thoughts/review of this great book. Alain talks about how […]
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:39 +0000
Ep. 447 Mark and Lisa, Their Favorite KISS Audio and Video
Episode 447, September 21, 2021. No MIke and no Tommy again this week, Lisa & Mark discuss their favorite audio & video and the EOTR tour ramping back up. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or […]
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:00:32 +0000
Ep. 446 We Discuss KISS Tours, Tunes and Memories Except for the 70s.
Episode 446, September 14, 2021. We do a round table discussion on tours, tunes & memories of KISS… except for the 70s! 1980 on… what we love & what we don’t. Accept our invitation to discuss everything except the 70s! And Mark makes the rules this week. Lisa and Tommy break them and Mark gets […]
Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:00:30 +0000
Ep. 445 No Mike, No Tommy No Problem… All Mark and Lisa This Week.
Episode 445, September 7, 2021. This week is a smorgasbord of KISS talk from classic to current and all points in between, with no Mike or Tommy. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to […]
Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:00:23 +0000
Ep. 444 Paul Stanley Diagnosed with COVID End Of The Road Shows are Postponed
Episode 444, August 31, 2021. We recorded the majority of this week’s show BEFORE Paul Stanley was diagnosed with COVID, but we did a last minute additional commentary about his COVID infection and End Of The Road shows being postponed. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching […]
Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:44 +0000
Ep. 443 Metal Hall of Fame to Induct Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick, Bill Aucoin and Doc McGhee
Episode 443, August 24, 2021. Pat Gesualdo, the Founder/CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame, joins us this week to talk about the Hall of Fame and their upcoming 2021 inductions which include Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick, Bill Aucoin and Doc McGhee. In addition to the KISS inductions the Metal Hall of Fame is also […]
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:00:48 +0000
Ep. 442 Frank Novinec from Hatebreed Talks Vinnie Vincent and KISS Solo Albums
Episode 442, August 17, 2021. This week it is a double-header of guests, Frank Novinec from Hatebreed and his longtime friend John Franck from ADA Music. Visit http://ada-music.com and https://www.hatebreed.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed […]
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:00:17 +0000
Ep. 441 Bob Ezrin Goes Through Destroyer Track By Track, Plus Talks The Elder and Revenge
Episode 441, August 10, 2021. This week we share an interview that Michael Brandvold did with Bob Ezrin from 21 years ago. This interview was done while Michael was working with KISS. The interview has long since been removed from Kissonline. Bob talks a little about Music From The Elder, Revenge and even Psycho Circus, […]
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:38 +0000
Ep. 440 Dennis Stratton Former Iron Maiden Guitarist Talks About Iron Maiden Touring with KISS
Episode 440, August 3, 2021. This week the worlds of Iron Maiden and KISS collide as we are joined by former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton. Dennis shares so much… when Iron Maiden toured in support of KISS in Europe in 1980. The gift Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley gave him on his birthday. What […]
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:00:15 +0000
Ep. 439 Just Talking KISS, Music, Touring and Catching Up After a Week Off
Episode 439, July 27, 2021. Nothing this week, that is the topic. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including […]
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:15 +0000
Ep. 438 Music Licensing and Use of Music in TV Shows, Relating to Biography KISSTORY
Episode 438, July 13, 2021. This week’s conversation revolves around the A&E Biography KISSTORY and why much of the music sounds like KISS, but isn’t KISS. What is music licensing and how it works when you hear any sort of music in a commercial, tv show or movie. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests […]
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:00:59 +0000
Ep. 437 A&E Biography KISSTORY, Our Slap In The Face Review of this Great Documentary
Episode 437, July 6, 2021. Sit back, hold on tight… our review of the A&E Biography KISSTORY is sure to upset some people… good! Is it a lovefest? F**k you, we don’t care… we tell you what we think, not what you want us to think. You expect nothing but honesty from us and that […]
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:00:57 +0000
Ep. 436 Keith Roth from SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation Talks KISS
Episode 436, June 29, 2021. This week we are honored to be joined by Keith Roth from SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation. Keith is a HUGE KISS fan and joins to talk about KISS, the Rolling Stones, Judas Priest, The Sweet and so much more! Visit http://www.siriusxm.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/frankenstein3000/ Forget the haters, we won! […]
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:21 +0000
Ep. 435 We Share and Discuss a 20 Year Old Interview with Sean Delaney that Has Never Been Heard
Episode 435, June 22, 2021. John Jeffrey returns this week with a 20 year old interview he conducted with Sean Delaney. This interview has never been heard before. We do a roundtable discussion on Sean and his interview… including his claim that the back cover of KISS Alive! was not a KISS concert. This is […]
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:05 +0000
Ep. 434 Our Memories of Buying Concert Tickets
Episode 434, June 15, 2021. This week we share some of our memories of buying concert tickets. We also talk a little KISS of course. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 […]
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:00:55 +0000
Ep. 433 Play Along With Us, Use One Word to Describe Each KISS Album
Episode 433, June 1, 2021. Play along with us this week as we attempt to use one word to describe each KISS album, we do get a bit creative with the definition of one word, lol. In addition, we share a brand new video of Lisa falling on her front step. And… Mark has us […]
Mon, 31 May 2021 13:00:10 +0000
Ep. 432 We Announce the Three Sides of the Coin Awards and We Want Your Help
Episode 432, May 25, 2021. This week we announce the Three Sides of the Coin Awards and we want your help… we need you to suggest the award categories you would like to see. Besides categories like Best Guest, Best Episode, Best Minutia, Best Lead Guitarist, Best Drummer what else would you want? Forget the […]
Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:57 +0000
Ep. 431 How Well Do We Know KISS? We Play a Game of KISS Trivia with Metal Social Sunday
Episode 431, May 18, 2021. Are we KISS experts? How much minutia do we know about KISS? This week you find out who knows the most about KISS. We are joined by Britt and Jeff from Metal Social Sunday who come loaded with KISS trivia questions to us to attempt to answer. You can play […]
Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:54 +0000
Ep. 430 Joel Selvin Author of Hollywood Eden Talks KISS at Winterland and the Cow Palace
Episode 430, May 11, 2021. This week former San Francisco Chronicle Music Critic Joel Selvin joins us for an amazing discussion of music history and his new book Hollywood Eden: Electric Guitars, Fast Cars, and the Myth of the California Paradise. Joel saw KISS perform at the legendary Winterland Ballroom and at the Cow Palace […]
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:43 +0000
Ep. 429 Happy Birthday Ace Frehley We Share Our Favorite Ace Frehley Memories
Episode 429, May 4, 2021. This week we celebrate Ace Frehley’s 70th birthday by sharing our favorite Ace Frehley memories. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the […]
Mon, 03 May 2021 13:00:49 +0000
Ep. 428 You Ask Us The Questions This Week in a Hit And Run
Episode 428, April 27, 2021. This week we return to one of our favorites topics… you ask us the questions. Questions about KISS, what if questions, what do you like, what would we change. These are always fun! Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 […]
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:04:37 +0000
Ep. 427 The Last Great, Good and First Bad KISS Albums Inspired by Ultimate Classic Rock
Episode 427, April 20, 2021. Inspired by Ultimate Classic Rock we are joined by Alexx Michael this week for a roundtable discussion about the last great, the last good and the last bad album by KISS. Visit https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-last-great-last-good-first-bad-album-roundtable/ Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 […]
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:00:34 +0000
Ep 426 KISS Replicas Talks About KISS Sneakers, Sammy The Serpent and Creatures Costumes
Episode 426, April 6, 2021. David from KISS Replicas is back this week to talk about the new official KISS sneakers, what replica KISS costumes are next and the status of the Sammy the Serpent replica. David is always filled with so much minutia and insight, he is a pleasure to speak with. Visit https://www.kissreplicas.com […]
Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:04 +0000
Ep. 425 Budderside Join Us From the Road to Talk the LA KISS House Band, Motorhead and Lemmy
Episode 425, March 30, 2021. Patrick Alan Stone and the rest of the Budderside join us this week. Patrick talks about being part of the LA KISS house band, being signed by Motorhead’s Lemmy to his record label Motorhead Music. Lots of Lemmy and Motorhead talk. We also get to see Lisa go fangirl…she is […]
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:22 +0000
Ep. 424 Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS Stories and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$
Episode 424, March 23, 2021. Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko Joins to Share KISS and Discuss His book ALL EXCE$$. The long-awaited stories of legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko have arrived! Four years in the making, he quipped, “this baby was screaming to come out after all this time!” After five decades of concert promoting while […]
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:10 +0000
Ep. 423 Stacey David Blades and Shon McKee from Crashing Wayward and Australian Pub Rock
Episode 423, March 16, 2021. Stacey David Blades and Shon McKee from Crashing Wayward sit down with Three Sides of the Coin this week. We talk about Shon’s involvement with KISS Night in Las Vegas, what stopped Stacey’s previous band from signing with Larry Mazer for management and once again what REALLY happens with bands […]
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:42 +0000
Ep. 422 KISS Off The Soundboard, What Future Recordings Would We Like to See
Episode 422, March 9, 2021. KISS is releasing new live recordings called Off The Soundboard, with the first release being Tokyo, Japan 2001 featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Eric Singer. We TRY to discuss what future recordings we would like to see released. But, this show ends up as a total disaster… […]
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:31 +0000
Ep. 421 Bruce Kulick Takes Us Inside the KISS Asylum Tour and All His Tour Guitars
Episode 421, March 2, 2021. This week we sit down with former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick and talk all about the KISS Asylum tour. We look at some of Tommy Sommers amazing Asylum tour photos and Bruce shares comments and stories. He also talks about the various guitars he played on tour. Visit https://www.brucekulick.com […]
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:53 +0000
Ep. 420 Tom Shannon Discusses The Rockologists Vinyl Reissue of Peter Criss’ Two Solo Albums
Episode 420, February 23, 2021. Tom Shannon returns to discuss the Rockologists vinyl reissues of the Peter Criss solo albums Out Of Control and Let Me Rock You. How he secured the license from Universal Music Group. What is involved in licensing the albums? Who is involved in the reissues? Will Peter Criss be involved? […]
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:22 +0000
Ep. 419 Jeremy Spencer from Psychosexual and Five Finger Death Punch is HUGE KISS Fan
Episode 419, February 16, 2021. Jeremy Spencer from Psychosexual, formerly of Five Finger Death Punch joins this week in Eric Singer makeup to talk about his love for KISS! Visit: https://www.psychosexualalbums.com Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been […]
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:00:48 +0000
Ep. 418 Eddie Trunk Joins to Discuss What If KISS Performed at Monsters of Rock and the US Festival
Episode 418, February 9, 2021. Huge What If episode this week! Eddie Trunk joins to discuss what if KISS had played the Monsters of Rock festival when offered back in the Elder era and what if KISS had been asked to play at the US Festival? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact […]
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:00:40 +0000
Ep. 417 Dare Force Opening for KISS on Creatures of the Night Tour Johnny O’Neil Shares Stories
Episode 417, February 2, 2021. This week we are joined by Johnny O’Neil from the Minneapolis band Dare Force who shares stories from the night they opened for KISS on the Creatures of the Night tour in Sioux City, IA. From there Johnny goes on to sharing stories of Van Halen, Gregg Allman, touring South […]
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:30:13 +0000
Ep. 416 Paul Stanley’s Soul Station vs. Peter Criss 1978 Solo Album
Episode 416, January 26, 2021. This week we discuss some comments being made about Paul Stanley’s Soul Station and Peter Criss’ 1978 solo album… should Paul’s album get the same reaction that Peter’s album received? Are they the same? Should they be treated the same? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael […]
Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:00:14 +0000
Ep. 415 Our 2021 KISS Wish List, What Do We Want to See KISS Do This Year
Episode 415, January 19, 2021. Another week without Tommy, how delightful! Mike, Mark and Lisa talk about what they would love to see KISS do in 2021. Touring, books, DVDs, tour books and deluxe reissues. What is on you list? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching […]
Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:00:14 +0000