The Best Rock Videos Of 1998 - Day 1

Picture it: 1998. Allyson is a senior in high school and ready to be done with that stage of life. Still, there were some fun things that happened senior year. Popular music was the literal soundtrack to a lot of it. In many ways, rock music in 1998 was at a crossroads. Glam was not in style. Ska-Swing was having a moment. Some alternative bands ruled the rock world. Then there was a sort of resurgence of classic rock acts, too. Plus some bands I love today were formed in 1998 including Bullet For My Valentine and All That Remains. Rob Zombie officially became a solo artist in 1998 as well.

So while MTV wasn't playing music videos around the clock anymore, the channel still mattered to teens like me. Over the next few days, we'll look at the best rock videos from 1998. I'll also tell you about many of my favorite hip-hop and pop songs that happened to come out in 1998 as well!

Today, our best rock video pick is from KISS with "Psycho Circus" from the album of the same name. This is one of the [best!] songs KISS ever released! The musical interlude is great and so is the guitar solo. The video is goofy in that late 90s way or using all sorts of new production techniques available at the time.

BONUS: favorite pop clip is "Still Not A Player" by Big Pun featuring Joe. Late 90s hip hop videos were always on tilt. Over-the-top expenditures made for some great video clips! Great fashion, too!

KISS, 1977 Live Performance Of 'Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll' Now Available

KISS is sharing another recording from Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977. The band released "Let Me Go, Rock n' Roll" via their social media earlier today, writing:

The live recording of "Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll" from Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in 1977 is out today, available to hear for the first time since it was performed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Listen now and pre-order Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines 1977, out September 9!

Applebee's Uses KISS Music In New Campaign

Nothing says rock n' roll like... Applebee's. I guess.

KISS music is used in the restaurant chain's new advertising campaign. "Rock and Roll All Nite" is the song of course. The campaign is because cheap appetizers are back for late night. I remember going to Applebee's for late night apps when I was in grad school. Seemingly being awake all the time and broke - the ad does bring back some memories. Gene Simmons cashes another check!

March 2022 New Music Playlist

Another month is in the books and now it is April. So Happy April's Fools Day, everyone - just remember to not be a jerk to folks if you play pranks. I woke up to snow this morning and that's no joke. Disgusting! At least it is Friday.

This month, the playlist features new tracks from Reckless Love, Hardcore Superstar, Bad Wolves, Shaman's Harvest... and KISS. I forgot that KISS were releasing a new live album. It's called KISS Off The Soundboard: Live in Virginia Beach. The tracks were recorded in 2004 and I chose "Tears Are Falling" for the playlist. Enjoy!

Gene Simmons Shills For TABTouch

TABTouch is online betting for Australian sports and racing. Gene Simmons of KISS will make a dollar wherever and whenever he can, which I get and respect for the most part. Gene is a businessman first and musician second. To promote TABTouch, Gene is in a few commercials for the brand. They are kind of funny. The campaign is called "You've Got The Touch." H/T to our Metalboy! for sending me these.

Here's #1

Here's #2

Here's #3 - this is the serious one, warning you not to gamble too much.

KISS, Judas Priest To Headline Aftershock Festival

First, is it poking the bear to name a festival held in California... Aftershock? Anyway, this fall's Aftershock festival will be headlined by Kiss, Judas Priest, Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, Foo Fighters, Shinedown and lots more. Other bands like Ice Nine Kills, Dirty Honey and Bullet for My Valentine will also perform. Tickets are available now. The fest takes place October 6, 7, 8, and 9 in Sacramento, California. A quick glance of tickets tells me that the 4-day GA pass is $460 with fees. VIP passes are also available.

Your 2022 lineup is HERE! 🤘 Don’t miss four jam-packed days at the West Coast's BIGGEST rock festival featuring @foofighters, @mychemicalromance, @slipknot, @kissonline and 85+ more of your favorite artists.

Passes are ON SALE NOW for $10 down at https://t.co/xUtaSaTEEX! pic.twitter.com/liyKL5e2yr

— AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL (@AFTERSHOCKSAC) February 23, 2022

There's Another Heaviest Riff Video!

The video I posted yesterday was very popular for the creator and he made a new video with 13 more songs.

This time, we've got riffs from Every Mother's Nightmare, RATT, Firehouse, Loudness, KISS, Savatage and more. Probably the best inclusion on this list is "Unchained" by Van Halen. I've always thought that was an absolutely face-melter of a track.