Gene Simmons has done the verbal equivalent of stepping on his own dragon boots again, butt — and this time it involved a rather grim prediction about former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s mortality. Yes, the Demon woke up and chose chaos, and now he’s scrambling to stuff it back into the codpiece.
After making comments suggesting he expected Ace Frehley to “die before him,” Gene has now walked it back with an “I humbly apologise.” A sentence so rare from him it should be in the Natural History Museum, encased in glass, guarded by two roadies and a smoke machine.
Frehley fans — and Ace himself — weren’t exactly thrilled at being treated like a prophecy in a metal-themed version of Final Destination. And honestly, fair play. You’d be raging too if your old bandmate started publicly predicting your early exit instead of, y’know… just ringing you like a normal human.
But to his credit, Gene’s taking the L and trying to smooth things over. Classic “Oh crumbs, the internet hates me today” energy. Happens to the best of them. Even rock gods.
Still, as KISS dramas go, this one’s pretty mild compared to the usual fire-breathing, lawsuit-launching, makeup-stealing carnage. For a band that built an empire on pyrotechnics, theatrics, and occasional beef, a stray doom prediction is practically quaint.
Ace hasn’t clapped back (yet), but give it time — the Spaceman knows how to fire a laser or two when he’s in the mood.
🔊 Moral of the story: Never predict the death of a rock guitarist. They live forever.
Like cockroaches.
Or Lemmy.
Or anyone who’s survived Steelhouse weather. 🏴😆
We’ll keep an eye on this saga, mun — feels like there’s another chapter coming, and it’ll be louder than Gene’s tongue hitting the floor. Stay tuned. 🤘🔥
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.
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