Breaking news : Gene Simmons Spills on Solo Tour, Future of KISS: ‘The Avatars Are Just a Placeholder’

Rock legend Gene Simmons has never been one to mince words, and his latest revelations about his solo tour and the future of KISS prove that the Demon is far from done with the music scene. In a recent interview, Simmons opened up about his upcoming solo tour, the band’s controversial avatar project, and what’s next for KISS now that their farewell tour has officially ended.

Going Solo: Simmons Hits the Road Again

With KISS wrapping up their “End of the Road” farewell tour, many assumed that Simmons would take a step back from live performances. However, the 74-year-old bassist and co-founder has no plans to hang up his platform boots just yet. Instead, he’s taking his show on the road in a stripped-down, raw, and powerful solo tour featuring a different kind of experience than KISS fans are used to.

“I love what we did with KISS, but this is something new. It’s personal, it’s different,” Simmons said. “We’re going to play deep cuts, songs I’ve always wanted to perform, and bring fans into a side of me they haven’t seen before.”

Simmons’ solo tour will feature an all-star band of seasoned rock musicians, with setlists diving deep into the KISS catalog, as well as music from Simmons’ own vault of unreleased material.

The Avatars: A Placeholder, Not the Future?

When KISS announced that their legacy would continue through digital avatars, fans had mixed reactions. The idea of a virtual band—reminiscent of ABBA’s recent “Voyage” residency—sparked excitement but also raised questions about whether KISS was truly retiring or simply evolving into something new.

Simmons, however, was blunt about what these avatars represent.

“The avatars are just a placeholder,” he declared. “They’re cool, they’re innovative, but they’re not the future of KISS.”

While he acknowledged the technology’s potential, Simmons emphasized that nothing replaces the energy of a real rock and roll performance. He sees the digital versions of himself and his bandmates as an extension of KISS’ legacy rather than a full-blown replacement.

“Younger fans will get to experience KISS in a different way, but if you ask me whether KISS as a touring band is really done? I’d say… never say never,” he hinted.

What’s Next for KISS?

Despite wrapping up their farewell tour, Simmons and Paul Stanley have left the door open for special one-off shows, surprise appearances, and even possible new music. Though the classic lineup of KISS may never tour again, Simmons is open to collaborations and unexpected projects.

“There’s always something brewing,” Simmons teased. “You know me—I can’t sit still for long.”

While fans process the end of KISS as they knew it, one thing remains clear: Gene Simmons isn’t done, and neither is KISS. Whether through solo ventures, holograms, or unexpected reunions, the legend of KISS is far from over.

Rock and roll all night? It looks like Gene Simmons is just getting started.