The Catman has roared once more! 🐱💥
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is stepping out from behind the kit and back into the spotlight with his first solo album in years, set to land this December — just in time to stuff the stockings of every classic rock fanatic on the planet! 🎅🎸
For the fans who grew up air-drumming to “Beth,” “Hard Luck Woman,” and “Black Diamond,” this is nothing short of tidy! The man who helped define the thunder behind one of the loudest bands in history is ready to remind the world why his raspy vocals and swinging grooves made KISS more than just face paint and pyros.
Criss, now in his late 70s, has been fairly quiet on the recording front since his last release — but this comeback promises something special. Rumour has it the album blends vintage New York swagger with heartfelt old-school rock, big band influences (he’s a Sinatra lover, after all), and plenty of that Catman soul. 🎷🐾
Fans online are already buzzing, with one comment reading:
“If this sounds anything like his 1978 solo album, I’m so in! Peter’s voice still has that raw emotion nobody else in KISS could match.”
No tracklist or title has been revealed yet, but insiders hint at guest appearances from some legendary names — possibly even a few familiar faces from the KISS family tree 👀.
Will this new album bring a final bow from one of rock’s most iconic drummers? Or could this be the spark that gets Peter back on stage? Whatever the case, it’s lush to see one of the OGs getting back to what he does best: making music that hits right in the feels and the face. 💚🥁
Stay tuned, butt — The Riff Report will have full tracklist details, cover art, and our first-lister review the moment this Cat lands on his feet this December! 🐾🔥
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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.
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