Aerosmith joints Kiss on summer tour

NEW YORK (KISS Fans Website) - The joint Aerosmith and Kiss tour is apparently back on for this summer. Promoters are reporting that the two bands are currently putting together an itinerary that is likely to play mostly in arenas, although some stadium dates are also possible.

Neither band is officially confirming the tour, however. Aerosmith's "rumors" on fans websites talks about plans for an OzzFest-style festival package for the summer, but that's apparently gone by the wayside.

Kiss singer-guitarist Paul Stanley was asked last year about touring with Aerosmith, when the rumors first began, but declined to confirm any plans with Aerosmith. "We're in this enviable position that we're still finishing up our farewell tour, and we've already had about two million people say, 'Don't stop,'" Stanley said. "And at that point, we're kind of scratching our heads and wondering what we're going to do next, so we're really kind of keeping our options open. If the right situation came along, anything's possible."

Kiss, meanwhile, is preparing for a February 28 show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia, as well as three dates (March 11-13) at Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Drummer Peter Criss will be rejoining the band for these shows, while lead guitarist Ace Frehley has not officially confirmed his participation.
Aerosmith plans to record a new blues-oriented album this spring before the tour.