Kiss / Revenge Complete Sessions

Here is the definitive collection—featuring top-tier audio quality—of demos and outtakes from *Revenge* (1992), the landmark album that marked the pinnacle of the band’s “non-makeup” era following the tragic passing of Eric Carr. This release preserves a total of 28 studio takes. We have previously introduced demo albums that complement classic releases like *Dressed to Kill*, *Love Gun*, and *Hot in the Shade*; this title serves as the *Revenge* counterpart to that series. While *Revenge Sessions* is already a well-known title for material from these sessions, this release is neither a remastered reissue nor a simple expanded edition. It utilizes an ultimate new master—digitized directly from the original source cassette unearthed through exclusive industry connections—and comprehensively compiles every existing demo and outtake in the best possible quality. It is the true definitive edition. Let us now introduce the 28 included takes. DISC 1: “Domino” (2 takes) – We begin with recordings from the earliest stages of the *Revenge* sessions. Track 1 is an 8-track demo recorded by Gene with the band Silent Rage at Right Track Studio in early 1991; it is a version that resembles the final cut yet differs in distinct ways. Track 2 is a vocal track recorded at Rumbo Recorders in early 1992. These tracks allow you to trace how the song was refined between 1991 and 1992. “Unholy” (2 takes) – A major highlight of this collection. Track 3 is the earliest demo of the lead single “Unholy”—a stunning take that may well feature Vinnie Vincent on guitar. Track 4 is the final demo version, complete with Bruce Kulick’s guitar solo. If Track 3 indeed features Vinnie, these two takes offer a spine-tingling historical record, allowing us to witness the process by which “Unholy” was handed off from Vinnie to Bruce. “Take It Off” (5 takes): The album track is broken down into five session takes. Listening to the instrumental takes (two of them), breakdown harmonies, gang vocals, and scat vocals reveals a raw version of the finished song. It offers the fascinating experience of tracing the “blueprint” of the track and seeing how the musical skeleton was fleshed out. “Heart of Chrome” (6 takes): Similarly, this track is broken down into six takes: two instrumentals, an instrumental with lead guitar, scat vocals, breakdown harmonies, and ending harmonies. The components are even more granular here than on “Take It Off,” offering a clear look at Bob Ezrin’s production method of recording parts individually and assembling them with precision. “Spit” (Gang Vocals): A background vocal track. This is a rare opportunity to hear the gang vocals—which created such a powerful impact on the finished version—in isolation. DISC 2: “Tough Love” (4 takes): A total of four takes, including two instrumentals, one scat vocal take, and the “Expo Version”—a demo track over which Bruce Kulick played a solo during the 1995 KISS Convention tour. While the “Expo Version” is an extra inclusion aimed at completists, it is an interesting track that allows listeners to enjoy an alternate solo by Bruce. “Paralyzed” (Extended Mix): An alternate mix with an extended ending. This song originally appeared as “(She’s Got Me) Paralyzed” during the *Hot in the Shade* sessions and was later reworked for *Revenge*; comparing this to the version on *The Complete Hot in the Shade Sessions* (Zodiac 869) makes for an interesting listening experience. “I Just Wanna” (Instrumental): A raw instrumental take—pure musical material captured before the vocals were added. “Thou Shalt Not” (2 takes): Includes an instrumental take and an alternate take featuring vocals that differ from the final version. The alternate vocal version highlights a distinct difference in approach compared to the finished track. The unreleased song “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now” is a standout among the outtakes included here; co-written in 1991 by Paul Stanley and Skid Row’s Dave “Snake” Sabo, it was a strong contender for the album. Paul himself reportedly expressed confidence in the song, noting, “It’s a great track, but for an album as great as *Revenge*, I don’t mind leaving it off.” Ultimately, however, it never appeared on any subsequent KISS or Paul Stanley solo albums. “Everytime I Look At You” (scat vocal): A take of the album’s renowned ballad featuring early, raw vocals. Unlike the polished beauty of the final version, this recording captures raw, unrefined emotion. “God Gave Rock And Roll To You II” (2 takes): A deeply moving conclusion—arguably the highlight of the entire “Complete Sessions” series. It includes takes featuring high harmonies and fade-out harmonies, but what makes this truly significant is that these were Eric Carr’s final recordings. Despite being unable to play the drums at the time, he participated by providing backing vocals—a voice captured forever in these two takes. It is a rare gem that combines historical significance with emotional resonance, serving as the perfect finale for this collection. In total, this is a two-disc set comprising 28 takes. It is a groundbreaking release that lays bare the production process of *Revenge*—deconstructing masterpieces into their component parts and revealing the very blueprints behind them—in a way never before seen in the series. A two-disc set offering an inside look at a timeless masterpiece—featuring the “Unholy” early demo (potentially involving Vinnie Vincent), the elusive Paul Stanley/Snake Sabo collaboration “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now,” and the final vocal recordings of Eric Carr—all restored to pristine audio quality from the original master cassettes. This is the definitive collection, comprehensively covering the session recordings for the legendary album *Revenge*. It compiles 28 takes in top-tier audio quality sourced from newly unearthed, leaked master cassettes. Highlights include the “Unholy” demo, the rare gem “Do You Wanna Touch Me Now,” and Eric Carr’s final vocals. It is a profound cultural artifact that arguably surpasses even the official *Revenge* release. All ‘confirmed’ Revenge demos and outtakes in the best circulating quality.Disc:1 (47:32) 1. Domino (Gene Simmons Silent Rage 8 Track Studio Demo 1991) 2. Domino (Vocal)(Rumbo Recorders 1992) 3. Unholy 4. Unholy (with solos) 5. Take it off instrumental 1 6. Take it off instrumental 2 7. Take it off Breakdown Harmony 8. Take it off Gang vocal 9. Take it off Scat Vocal 10. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 1 11. Heart of Chrome Instrumental 2 12. Heart of Chrome Instrumental with leads 13. Heart of Chrome Scat vocals 14. Heart of Chrome Breakdown Harmony 15. Heart of Chrome Ending harmony 16. Spit Gang vocal Disc:2 (43:50) 1. Tough Love Instrumental 1 2. Tough Love Instrumental 2 3. Tough Love Scat vocals 4. Tough Love Bruce Kulick Expo Version 5. Paralyzed extended mix 6. I Just Wanna Instrumental 7. Thou Shalt Not Instrumental 8. Thou Shalt Not Alternate vocal 9. Do You Wanna Touch Me Now 10. Everytime I Look At You Scat Vocal 11. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II High Harmony 12. God Gave Rock and Roll To You II Fade Harmony