KISS Recording First New Music in Over a Decade for Upcoming Avatar Show

Great news for KISS fans — the band are back in the studio working on new music for the first time in over a decade.

Gene Simmons made the revelation during an interview with KISSbySienna on her YouTube channel.

When asked about the band’s latest activities, Simmons replied: “KISS is in the studio now. So we just recorded a new song, as a matter of fact, that Paul wrote. I can’t tell you more about it. And that’ll be coming out at some point.”

It remains unclear exactly how or when the new music will be released, but it is widely expected to feature in the band’s upcoming avatar show, which is slated to launch in Las Vegas in 2028.

In a recent interview with Pollstar, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were asked what music will feature in the avatar show. Stanley noted that it will “have all the classics through the years and some surprises”, before Gene Simmons confirmed there will also be “new songs.”

When pressed for more details, Simmons explained: “Exactly what that means, written by us. We have songs done.”

This marks the first new original KISS material since the band’s final physical show at Madison Square Garden in December 2023, after which they officially transitioned into their digital avatar era.

Swedish entertainment company Pophouse (the team behind ABBA Voyage) purchased the KISS brand and catalogue in April 2024 to bring the avatar project to life.

KISS Live Activity in 2026

Founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, along with Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, will perform two unmasked shows at the second KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas event in November 2026.

FAQs – KISS New Music 2026

When did Gene Simmons confirm KISS are recording new music? The announcement was made in a recent interview on the KISSbySienna YouTube channel.

Is this the first new KISS music in over a decade? Yes — the band have not released new original studio material since before their final tour ended in 2023.

What is the new song about? Gene Simmons confirmed it was written by Paul Stanley but gave no further details.

When will the new KISS music be released? No exact date has been confirmed, but it is expected to tie in with the band’s avatar show launching in Las Vegas in 2028.

Are KISS performing live in 2026? Yes — they will play two unmasked shows at the KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas in November 2026.

Who is behind the KISS avatar project? Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment, the same team behind the ABBA Voyage show in London.

Rock News final word: After years of focusing on their avatar project, KISS are back in the studio making new music — and that’s massive news for fans. With Paul Stanley already writing fresh material, this could be the start of an exciting new chapter for the band. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the avatar show in 2028.