KISS Have New Songs 'Done' Says Gene Simmons

By Editorial Staff | Published: Apr 15, 2026 4:56 PM EDT

May 2026 issue of Pollstar cover

Paul Stanley hinted at new KISS music and now Gene Simmons says that they "have songs done" that will be featured in their upcoming avatar show that will expected to launch in Las Vegas in 2028.

Simmons, Stanley and their manager Do McGhee are featured in the cover story for the latest issue of Pollstar and revealed in the feature that the avatar show will include brand new music from the band.

McGhee said of the upcoming production, "This will be a must-see. It's a new form of entertainment, it's very immersive. In today's technology, you can do almost anything. It's like we're at The Jetsons."

When asked what era of the group will be represented in the avatar show, Gene responded, "It's going to be the iconic face personas, The Demon, the Starchild, and so on. Who you want to place into that lineup is up to you."

As for the music, Stanley said, "We will have all the classics through the years and some surprises." Gene added, "You're gonna get all that stuff, and also new songs." When asked to clarify, Gene responded, "Exactly what that means, written by us. We have songs done."