treeduck Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) ACE FREHLEY EnlistsKISS 'Destroyer' Cover Artist KEN KELLY For 'Space Invader' http://i.imgur.com/61Eb0rY.jpg http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/acefrehleyspaceinvadercover.jpg http://assets.blabbermouth.net.s3.amazonaws.com/media/kenkellyspaceinvader.jpg Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release "Space Invader", his first new solo album in five years, via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) on June 24. The CD, which will be released in Europe on July 7 through SPV/Steamhammer, will include at least nine brand new original songs as well as a cover of Steve Miller's "The Joker". This album is the first release under Frehley's new universal deal on eOne Music. Joining Frehley in the studio for some of the "Space Invader" sessions were drummer Matt Starr (BURNING RAIN) and bassist Chris Wyse (THE CULT, OWL). The "Space Invader" cover artwork was created by Frehley's longtime friend, artist Ken Kelly, who designed the iconic cover art for two of KISS' best-selling LPs "Destroyer" (1976) and "Love Gun" (1977). Ken says: "It was very exciting when I was approached with the idea of doing an album cover for Ace." Kelly, who is also widely known for his paintings in the sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy subgenres, most notably for the Conan The Barbarian novels, continues: "I had spoken to Ace on a few occasions about the possibility, so I was delighted when it actually happened. "I am very pleased with the results and proud to play a part of Ace's continuing successful career!" Frehley adds: "I've been talking with Ken Kelly since 2007 about painting a CD cover for me and it has finally happened! I couldn't be more excited about the new 'Space Invader' cover, and the music behind it is also going to rock your world!" Frehley's last album, "Anomaly", was made available as a 2-LP vinyl set featuring two new limited-edition colors on October 1, 2013 via Brookvale Records. Only 750 units of each color were manufactured. Frehley told Billboard.com in a 2009 interview that he intended "Anomaly" to "kind of pick up where I left off with my first solo album" — 1978's "Ace Frehley". "Prior to going into the studio, I listened to that first album, which everybody cites as their favorite Ace record," Frehley said. "I dissected it and tried to get into the same mind set this time around. I think I recaptured some of the musical textures and attitude and vibe that I had on that first record." "Anomaly" was recorded at Schoolhouse Studios in New York and at Ace's home studio in Westchester, New York. Edited May 19, 2014 by treeduck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 this is gonna be the best album ever made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I can't wait! Love me some Ace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat 3 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Great article Duck, many thanks for the post. I really love "Anomaly", and am so looking forward to this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :oHe won't like that and neither will Gene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Great article Duck, many thanks for the post. I really love "Anomaly", and am so looking forward to this one!Yeah I particularly liked this bit: "Prior to going into the studio, I listened to that first album, which everybody cites as their favorite Ace record," Frehley said. "I dissected it and tried to get into the same mind set this time around. I think I recaptured some of the musical textures and attitude and vibe that I had on that first record." Should be good! :haz: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 SWEET DUCK! CAN'T WAIT! Love the album art!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 SWEET DUCK! CAN'T WAIT! Love the album art!!!!Aye it's epic!! :haz: :smoke: :givebeer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :oHe won't like that and neither will Gene! You know what? I don't suppose they would like that. Be that as it may, I can't help it if one looks like another. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Awful cover ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Love the cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :oHe won't like that and neither will Gene! You know what? I don't suppose they would like that. Be that as it may, I can't help it if one looks like another. ;) Out of all the original KISS members Ace looks the most different out of make-up, while the others looked pretty much like I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :oHe won't like that and neither will Gene! You know what? I don't suppose they would like that. Be that as it may, I can't help it if one looks like another. ;) Out of all the original KISS members Ace looks the most different out of make-up, while the others looked pretty much like I expected. Put it this way, Duck, my love, with all four of them out of makeup, the only one I could tell was Gene. The other three could've been triplets for all I knew..! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Thanks for the tag, Duck! :D That's not actually him in that bottom pic next to the artwork, is it? :oThat's the artist, Ken Kelly. Ace is in the first picture. :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: :pussy: I can't see the first pic, Duck :(Ok I've edited it now. Thanks, Duck! :smoke: Though he does rather resemble Gene Simmons! :oHe won't like that and neither will Gene! You know what? I don't suppose they would like that. Be that as it may, I can't help it if one looks like another. ;) Out of all the original KISS members Ace looks the most different out of make-up, while the others looked pretty much like I expected. Put it this way, Duck, my love, with all four of them out of makeup, the only one I could tell was Gene. The other three could've been triplets for all I knew..! :PHow did you find out they were triplets?? :o :smoke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm counting the days. I love the Space Ace! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steevo Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 ^^^ Yeah I saw that. Been watching a few of them. The Tom Keifer one was interesting with his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 ^^^ Yeah I saw that. Been watching a few of them. The Tom Keifer one was interesting with his voice.The latest one is the Judas Priest one, that includes Christopher Lee, Doris Day and porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 ^^^ Yeah I saw that. Been watching a few of them. The Tom Keifer one was interesting with his voice.The latest one is the Judas Priest one, that includes Christopher Lee, Doris Day and porn! Aye, I just clocked it! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 New Ace Frehley song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx917I78V2Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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