KISS Destroys Anaheim ‘76 Tapes Were Found Over 30 Years Ago! We Get the Details!

Episode 686. Michael and Tommy conducted a “hit-and-run” episode of their podcast “Three Sides of the Coin” without guests Mark or Lisa, focusing on music-related questions from fans instead of KISS-specific content. They discussed six audience questions about various bands and musical topics, including why bands like House of Lords, Brighton Rock, and Michael Schenker never reached greater success despite having great music and live performances. The conversation covered factors such as timing, record label support, management quality, booking agents, regional differences, and visual presentation affecting a band’s success in the music industry. Tommy also shared his experience attending a Sex Pistols concert with Starcrawler as the opening act, noting that the original members performed well and the audience was primarily middle-aged fans rather than punk enthusiasts.

Episode 685. This episode of “Three Sides of the Coin” featured Mike and Mark discussing songs that hold deep personal memories and never get old, even if they’re not the greatest or most famous songs. They each shared multiple examples from their music collections, including Deep Purple’s “Burn,” Cheap Trick’s “Surrender,” and KISS’s “I Want You,” explaining why these songs resonate so strongly with them. They continue with discussions about bands like Molly Hatchet, Montrose, and Scorpions. Mike and Mark agreed that these songs bring back specific memories and feelings, making them timeless favorites that they never tire of hearing.

Episode 684. This episode of “Three Sides of the Coin” focused on discussing two major upcoming box set releases in the rock music world. Michael, Tommy, and Mark talked extensively about the KISS “Rock and Roll Over” 50th anniversary box set, which includes remastered and remixed versions of the album, unreleased demos, and live recordings from Japan in 1977. They also discussed the Motley Crue “Too Fast for Love” 45th anniversary box set, which features the original Leather Records mix, live recordings, and other collectibles. The hosts shared their personal experiences with these bands and albums, and Tommy gave a firsthand account of attending recent Motley Crue concerts. They compared the value and content of both box sets, noting the prices and what fans could expect.

Episode 683. This episode of “Three Sides of the Coin” focused on discussing new KISS music developments and exploring the concept of bands that fans will blindly support despite inconsistent quality. The hosts discussed reports of a new KISS song being recorded, with Paul Stanley confirming one song has been completed, though details about its purpose remain unclear. The conversation then shifted to a main topic about bands that listeners will continue to purchase new music from regardless of quality, with examples including KISS, Ted Nugent, Deep Purple, Rush, and Cheap Trick.

Episode 682. The Three Sides of the Coin podcast discussed opening bands, focusing on how opening acts are selected for tours and sharing experiences with both good and bad opening bands at KISS concerts and other shows. Mark shared stories about seeing Rush and Iron Maiden perform recently, noting how these bands that once opened for KISS are now headlining sold-out arena tours with elaborate productions. The discussion covered the business aspects of tour support, record label involvement in booking opening acts, and how bands like Faster Pussycat could be dropped from tours when album sales declined. Michael, Mark and Lisa Martini exchanged memories of memorable opening acts including Wasp, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, and various bands from KISS tours throughout the 1980s, discussing what made some opening performances stand out and others fall flat. They also touched on how tour frequency can impact a band’s marketability and the challenges of maintaining fan interest over time.