Artist
KISS
KISS is a classic rock artist from New York City, USA formed in 1973. 81 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Classic Rock · New York City, USA · Best classic rock albums
- 4.0 /5
- 1 rating
- 81
- Releases
- 1974–2026
- Active years
- 1973
- Formed
Discography
65
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Dynasty
1979 · 9 tracks
MTV Unplugged
1996
Kiss
1974
Unmasked
1980
The Very Best of Kiss
2002
KISS 40
2014
KISSWORLD: The Best of KISS
2017
Destroyer: Resurrected
2012
Monster
2012
Crazy Nights
1987
Destroyer
1976
Psycho Circus
1998
Greatest KISS
1996
Lick It Up
1983
Love Gun
1977
Rock and Roll Over
1976
Smashes, Thrashes And Hits
2007
Revenge
1992
Animalize
1984
Hotter Than Hell
1974
Hot in the Shade
1989
Asylum
1985
Ikons
2008
Alive: The Millennium Concert
2006
Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions
1997
Killers
1982
Alive II (Live)
1997
Alive III
1993
Creatures of the Night
1982
You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!
1996
Destroyer (45th Anniversary Super Deluxe)
2021
The Best of Kiss 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
2007
Gold
2004
Music From "The Elder"
1981
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie (Live)
2023
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Virginia Beach
2022
KISS Off The Soundboard: Tokyo 2001
2021
Alive! 1975-2000
2020
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Donington
2022
Creatures Of The Night (40th Anniversary / Super Deluxe)
2022
Sonic Boom
2009
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines
2022
KISS Off The Soundboard: Live in San Antonio (December 3, 1985)
2025
Alive! (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe)
2025
Double Platinum
1978
Dressed To Kill (2025 Remaster)
2025
Alive! (Live/1975 - 2025 Remaster)
2025
Dressed To Kill (50th Anniversary Super Deluxe)
2025
Symphony: Alive IV
2003
Unreleased Kisses
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The Best Of Kiss Vol. 3 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
2010
The Complete Collection
2008
Jigoku-Retsuden
2008
Kiss Alive! 1975–2000
2006
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of KISS, Volume 3
2006
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of KISS, Volume 2
2004
The Best Of KISS - Volume 2 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection
2004
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of KISS
2003
KISS Box Set
2002
Greatest Hits
1997
Smashes, Thrashes & Hits
1988
The Best of Solo-Albums
1978
Alive Ⅱ
1977
Alive!
1975
Dressed to Kill
1975
Popular tracks
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Singles & EPs
16
I Was Made For Loving You (Live In Virginia Beach, 7/25/2004)
Single · 2022
Detroit Rock City / Beth
Single · 2021
I Was Made For Lovin’ You (Disco Lines Remix)
Single · 2025
I Love It Loud
Single · 2022
War Machine / Creatures Of The Night (Live In Poughkeepsie / 1984)
Single · 2023
Not For The Innocent
Single · 2022
Rock And Roll All Nite (MOONLGHT Remix)
Single · 2025
I Love It Loud (Live)
Single · 2022
Beth / Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll (Live in Des Moines / 1977)
Single · 2022
Creatures Of The Night (Live In Poughkeepsie / 1984)
Single · 2023
I Love It Loud / War Machine / Creatures Of The Night (Live In Poughkeepsie / 1984)
Single · 2023
Betrayed (Outtake)
Single · 2022
C’mon And Love Me (Live In Davenport, Iowa – Show 2)
Single · 2025
Burning Up With Fever (Studio Demo)
Single · 2025
Shout It Out Loud (Live At Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, California - August 20, 1976)
Single · 2026
I Was Made for Lovin' You
Single · 1979
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Honors
3
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2014
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Kennedy Center Honors
- 2025
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
- — · star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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About
Kiss (often stylized as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well known for its members' white and black face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics. Counting the 1978 solo albums, Kiss has been awarded 28 gold albums to date, the most of any American rock band. The band has sold more than 40 million albums in the United States, of which 20 million have been certified by the RIAA and their worldwide sales exceeds 100 million albums. The 1973 original lineup of Paul Stanley (vocals and rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals and bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) is the most successful.
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With their makeup and costumes, they took on the personas of comic book-style characters: Starchild (Stanley), The Demon (Simmons), Spaceman or Space Ace (Frehley) and Catman (Criss). The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs. Stanley became the "Starchild" because of his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic". The "Demon" makeup reflected Simmons' cynicism and dark sense of humor, as well as his affection for comic books. Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was a reflection of his fondness for science fiction and supposedly being from another planet. Criss' "Catman" makeup was in accordance with the belief that he had nine lives because of his rough childhood in Brooklyn. Because of creative differences, both Criss and Frehley were out of the group by 1982. The band's commercial fortunes had waned considerably by that point. Buoyed by a wave of Kiss nostalgia in the 1990s, the band announced a reunion of the original lineup in 1996. The resulting Kiss Alive/Worldwide/Reunion Tour was the top-grossing act of 1996 and 1997. Criss and Frehley have since left Kiss again, but the band continues with Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members. Kiss has been named in many "Top" lists. They include Number 10 on VH1's '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock', 9th on 'The Greatest Metal Bands' list by MTV, number one on Hit Paraders's "Top 100 Live Bands", 56th on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time", and 26th on Gibson's "50 Greatest American Rock Bands". Kiss was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ten years after becoming eligible. However, on December 15, 2009, it was announced that Kiss did not make it in.
KISS in brief
- How many KISS releases are on Riffiter?
- 81 releases are catalogued, spanning 1974 to 2026.
- When was KISS formed?
- KISS formed in 1973, in New York City, USA.
- What genre is KISS?
- KISS is catalogued under Classic Rock.
- What is the most recent KISS release on Riffiter?
- Shout It Out Loud (Live At Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, California - August 20, 1976), released in 2026.
- What awards has KISS won?
- KISS has 3 award wins on record, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1×), Kennedy Center Honors (1×), Hollywood Walk of Fame (1×).