Rock legends KISS have added shows in Sheffield, Newcastle and Liverpool and a 2nd show at London’s Wembley Arena to their new “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From the Beginning To the Boom” tour to Europe in Summer 2010. With multiple dates across Europe, the “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom” is set to be THE rock event of 2010, building on the incredible success of the 2009 “Sonic Boom” album. “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom” will see dates in Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Demark, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium and, not only will the tour feature KISS’s first UK arena shows in 11 years, but it will see the band breaking new ground completely with their first ever shows in Slovakia. Acclaim for KISS on their current spectacular, sell-out, “KISS Alive 35” North American tour has been universal. METAL HAMMER hailed the “Return Of The Kings!” MOJO declared: “A KISS show is as thrilling and bombastic now as it was in 1975.” Whilst utilizing elements of “KISS Alive 35”, “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom” will be a fresh, new show tailored to the bands European fans and showcasing the brand new “Sonic Boom” album. Widely acclaimed as another KISS classic, “Sonic Boom” rocked Planet Earth when it debuted worldwide and burned up the charts – the album is also the highest charting album of KISS’ career in the USA. Paul Stanley says, “The "KISS Alive 35 Tour" was just the start.”Sonic Boom Over Europe" leaves that show in the dust. New stage, new setlist, new outfits, new album! We're covering the whole musical history of the band on a stage that takes KISS one giant step further in our eight inch heels. We're stoked. You wanted the best? You GOT the best!” Gene Simmons says, “Now. More than Ever. KISS is a four wheel drive monster truck. Our mission? To rock Planet Earth. To spread the gospel of Sonic Boom” With over 80 million album sales worldwide, KISS remain one of the most iconic and influential rock bands of all time. Throughout their stellar 35 year career KISS have established themselves as one of the great live rock bands. Kiss was named by VH1 as 10th on their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock'. On September 23, 2009, Kiss was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On November 25, 2009, KISS will perform to a global audience when their show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles is streamed live on Facebook. This one off event will be unique chance for European fans to see the “KISS Alive 35” show before it changes for the European run - the perfect warm up to the must see tour of 2010 More information www.KISSonline.com

“Sonic Boom Over Europe: From The Beginning To The Boom” tour dates are as follows (new dates in red)

2010
Sat 1st May                Sheffield Arena (UK)
Sun 2nd May              Newcastle Metro Radio Arena (UK)
Tues 4th May             Liverpool Arena (UK)
Wed 5th May              Birmingham LG Arena (original date 11th)
Fri 7th May                  Dublin, O2 Arena (Eire)
Sun 9th May               Glasgow, SECC (UK) SOLD OUT
Mon 10th May            Manchester MEN Arena (UK)
Wed 12th May            London, Wembley Arena (UK)
Thu 13th May             London, Wembley Arena (UK) SOLD OUT
Sun 16th May             Zurich, Hallenstadion (Switzerland)
Mon 17th May            Geneva, Arena (Switzerland)
Tues 18th May           Milan, Mediolanum Forum (Italy)
Thurs 20th May          Vienna, Stadhalle (Austria)
Fri 21st May                Ostrava, Cez Arena (Czech Republic)
Sun 23rd May             Prague, O2 Arena (Czech Republic)
Wed 26th May             Berlin, O2 World (Germany)
Thurs 27th May          Leipzig, Arena (Germany)
Sat 29th May               Bratislava, Stadium (Slovakia)
Mon 31st May             Hamburg, Colorline Arena (Germany)

Tues 1st June            Oberhausen, Koenig Pilsner Arena (Germany)
Tues 8th June            Trondheim, Lerkendal Open Site (Norway)
Thurs 10th June        Tampere, Sauna Rock (Finland)
Sat 12th June             Stockholm, Stadium (Sweden)
Sun 13th June            Malmo, Stadium (Sweden)
Mon 14th June            Oslo, Valhall (Norway)
Wed 16th June           Aalborg, Gigantium (Denmark)
Fri 18th June               Arnhem, Gelredome (Holland)
Sun 20th June            Clisson, Hellfest (France)
Tues 22nd June         Madrid, Palacio De Los Deportes (Spain)
Fri 25th June               Vitoria, Azkena Rock Festival (Spain)
Sun 27th June            Graspop Festival (Belgium)

For UK dates, tickets go on-sale at 9am Friday 27th November priced at £40 (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk