Because of course he does…
KISS legend and tongue-wagging money magnet Gene Simmons has announced his latest wild fan package: for the tidy sum of nearly £10,000, you can become his “roadie for the day.” Yep, instead of Gene paying you to lug his gear, you’re the one coughing up ten grand to carry a bass case and shout “check one, two” into a mic. Bargain, right? 😅
What’s in the package?
According to Simmons, this isn’t just pushing flight cases around like a hungover crew member at Download Festival. The experience includes:
- Spending a full day backstage with Gene 👑
- Helping with soundcheck 🎸
- Watching the show from prime viewing spots 🎤
- A personal hangout session and photos 🤳
- Exclusive signed memorabilia 🖊️
Basically, the full “KISS Army bootcamp” – with a hefty price tag.
Rock fans divided 🤔
Some fans are calling it “a once-in-a-lifetime backstage pass,” while others are saying it’s just Gene being Gene – the man who once tried to trademark the devil horns 🤘. Still, people will pay it. They always do.
The Riff Report Verdict 🥁
Would we shell out £10,000 to move a few amps and grab a pint with The Demon? Probably not. But then again, people drop thousands on luxury festival tipis, and at least this one comes with Gene Simmons teaching you how to shout “You wanted the best, you got the best!” in his dressing room mirror.
What’s occurring? Would you fork out a tenner’s worth of thousand to be Gene’s roadie for the day, or would you rather spend it on 500 pints and a lifetime of festival kebabs? 🍻🌯
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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