KISS 's farewell to the stage took place in early December with a show at Madison Square Garden in New York. The performance concluded the long End of the Road Tour , but it also marked the global announcement of a new era for the band, which will continue as digital avatars.
With the band already offstage, the first appearance of Kiss avatars came on screen to present “God Gave Rock n' Roll To You”. In virtual reality, the members gained powers related to their respective characters. “The power and love [of the fans] has made us immortal. The new era of Kiss begins now,” announced Stanley's avatar. Watch the trailer for the new era of Kiss as avatars.
With this new era of Kiss, Wikimetal asked its readers what they thought about the subject. 87% of readers voted that they didn't like the idea, with 64% believing it's just marketing.
Check out the full results below.
What do you think about the new era of Kiss with digital avatars?
- I didn't like it, it's just marketing. (64%)
- I didn't like it; if I don't see the band, what's the point? (23%)
- I think it's a good idea, that way we keep the band alive. (7%)
- I think it's a good idea, as it gives fans more opportunities to watch them. (7%)
