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End of the Road World Tour

Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Note: Promoted as "KISS' final show"; livestreamed on ppv.com

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KISS announces a final extension to its ‘End of the Road’ farewell tour

The legendary rock band Kiss has announced its final tour dates, taking a spin across North America and ending with a final bow in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. 

The “End of the Road Tour" lists 19 shows, kicking off Oct. 29 in Austin, Texas; hitting stops in California, Washington, Illinois and Canada; and closing with two final shows in New York City on Dec. 1 and 2. 

The iconic rockers, who kicked off their career in New York City, said ending the tour in Manhattan will bring their careers full circle. 

“KISS was born in New York City. On 23rd Street. Half a century ago. It will be a privilege and honor to finish touring at Madison Square Garden, 10 blocks and 50 years from where we first started,” the band said. 

The band’s lineup includes two original members, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along with drummer Eric Singer and guitarist Tommy Thayer. Some of the band's biggest hits are “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City” and “Heaven’s on Fire”

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Nearly three years after Kiss announced the final leg of what was supposed to be their final trek, the band has plotted the final final string of dates on their End of the Road Tour .

Trumpeted as “the absolute final shows of their final tour,” the farewell leg kicks off Oct. 29 in Austin, Texas and hits arenas across the U.S. and Canada before the makeup comes off — for good? — with a two-night stand at Kiss’ hometown Madison Square Garden in New York.

“Kiss was born in New York City. On 23rd Street. Half a century ago. It will be a privilege and honor to finish touring at Madison Square Garden, 10 blocks and 50 years from where we first started,” the band said of the final two gigs, Dec. 1 and 2, at the World’s Most Famous Arena.

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October 29 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center November 1 – Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena November 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl November 6 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena November 8 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena November 10 – Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place November 12 – Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome November 13 – Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre November 15 – Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre November 18 – Montreal, QC @ Centre Bell November 19 – Quebec, QC @ Videotron Centre November 21 – Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre November 22 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena November 24 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena November 25 – Indianapolis. IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse November 27 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena November 29 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena December 1 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden December 2 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

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Kiss are an American rock band, forming in New York City, New York, United states of America, they have been making: hard rock, heavy metal and glam rock since 1973.

Originally Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley were a part of a rock and roll band called "Wicked Lester" left the band after feeling that their music needed to head in a new direction. Later in 1972 Peter Criss joined the band after auditioning for the duo when they came across an advert he had placed in Rolling Stone.

The band went on to audition for Epic Records, they however were not liked and did not manage to secure a record deal. During this time period the band began to mess around with their image, they started to dress differently from the stereotypical rock scene at the time and also wore make up. In 1973 the band gained Ace Frehley who would become their lead guitarist as they were very impressed with his audition, the band soon officially became known as "Kiss".

On November 1 1973, Kiss were signed to Casablanca records, later that year the band had their first opening for a band called "Blue Oyster Cult" at the Academy of Music in New York. It was here that Gene Simmons accidentally set his hair on fire (needless to say he survived).

Kiss received positive reception when they released their live version of song "Rock and Roll All Nite" This was followed by the bands release of studio album "Destroyer" which was released in 1976, the album went gold a month after release and their song "Shout It Out Loud" reached number 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart. The album went on to go double platinum in the US with 2 million sales.

Kiss have received over 15 awards such as Band Of The Year by Metal Edge Readers' Choice Awards, Favorite new song for "Beth" and have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.

As of 2014 the band members of Kiss include: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.

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Kiss & Def Leppard ... what a pair! The concert took place at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta. As we were driving in, we could see the clouds getting darker and darker ... storm coming our way ... seemed like the gray/black in the sky, along with the occasional clap of thunder, were getting ready for a night of rooooccckk! Of course, we arrived and it started raining … but that did not stop us … it was a night to remember. I’ve been a Def Leppard fan since the early 90s … the amphitheater was packed … they sang non-stop all their greatest hits – and boy do they have a lot of them! I could see the crowds (different ages – some who had brought their kids), join me as we travelled back in time to those high school or college years and remembered that special someone as we were singing “Two Steps Behind” or “Pour Some Sugar on Me”. It was priceless! Short break … it stopped raining and it’s now dark. A black curtain with the famous KISS logo is covering the stage and it’s now completely dark outside. The crowd is standing up and curiously waiting for what’s coming next … Down comes the curtain and the group starts descending to the stage on one of those … oh, so well known mechanical platforms used during the 80s. KISS on stage is the stereotype of the glam 80s band on steroids. I love going to concerts and usually make it to pretty much any concert that hits Atlanta: old, new, rock, alternative – you name it. I have seen all kinds of cool stages, lightshows, fireworks, etc … but nothing could prepare me for seeing this band which continues to deliver on the excess of 80s rock & roll even after we’ve long past the decade of rock. It was amazing … the makeup, the costumes, that platform as they descended onto the stage … it was a combination of “Rock of Ages” and “Rockstar”. For those of you who were young during the 80s … this show will infuse you with that energy that only music can provide … for those of you in the mid-to late 90s and after … if you know good music – you know these guys and the show is something to remember!

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Thank you for caring enough to see if we enjoyed our time at the Kiss concert on 3-26-19. This is the first concert I’ve ever been to here and the first concert my sons have ever been to. Most of all this was a birthday gift to my husband. I have to say Kiss is amazing. Your staff and cleanliness was amazing for such a big place. Great job!!! But I do have to say I was very disappointed in our seats. We had so much obstruction from the jumbo tron and poles from our seats. It hugely impacted how much of the show or what we could see of the show.

So instead of a great visual and audible experience, it was more audible with some glimpses of the huge screen and some stage. I wish as I purchased these tickets I was shown where the poles and equipment were going to be because I bought these tickets the first day they were opened to purchase and there were many seats in that price range to purchase at the time. I would have definitely purchased different seating for the same money. I could send you pictures of what we saw from our seating, if you would like to see them. Just sad...again I do appreciate you actually reaching out to us about our experience and actually I’m very impressed. Keep up the great work and cleanliness, because we were very surprised on how amazingly cared for the TD Garden was taken care of and again nice staff. Obviously great management. I also appreciate you reaching out to us, again Great customer service. Thank you Traci Mahar

KISS was the best act I have ever watched. From Paul Stanley zip-lining to perform mid-audience on a platform, in his twelve-inch platform boots, to the band members not only performing on stage but high above it, as well, to Gene Simmons "breathing fire" and sililoquiy spitting blood segment. All the band members were lifted above the main stage at various times through-out the concert. It was quite the spectacle.

They also did not waste time before the encore performance as there was a curfew. So they just kept playing on. I did not hear any curse words as they must have been aware of their young KISS army members in the audience, dressed fully in KISS regalia. A few fans were also observed outside who were dressed up as Ace Freley, the space object, Peter Criss and even the vampire, Gene Simmons.

At one point, Paul Stanley joked that the previous night's audience in Austin had said the same thing about Dallas fans as the Fair Park crowd had booed the southern fans when Paul had asked who were the biggest rock and roll fans in the state of Texas. KISS closed their set with the classic rock anthem, "Rock and Roll All Night and Party Every Day". Over-all, the KISS experience made up for what was lacking from the previous act and the opening one. Kudos to KISS!

Thank you for caring enough to see if we enjoyed our time at the Kiss concert on 03-26-19. This is the first concert I’ve ever been to here, also this was the first concert my sons have ever been to. Most importantly this was a gift for my husband for his birthday. I have to say Kiss is amazing. Your staff and cleanliness for such a big place was amazing. Great work, but I do have to say I was disappointed with our seats. We had so much obstruction from the jumbo tron, and poles in front of the stage, it hugely impacted how much or what we could see of the show. So instead of a great visual experience it was more audible with glimpses of the huge screen and some stage. I wish as I purchased these tickets I was told or shown where all the staging and lighting and poles where gonna be, because I bought these tickets the first day they went on sale and could have picked different seating for the same money. I could send you pictures of what we saw from our seats. Again I do thank you for caring enough about our experience

I Have Only Been Going To Concerts Since The End Of 2017 and I've Already Seen Many Of My Favourites And I Have Always Wanted To See Kiss as they are One if not My top favourite band of All Time and after seeing them for the first and only time last night in London i can say without a doubt it was and is (I Stand By My Word When I say This) the best thing i have ever been to in possibly my entire lifetime (not kidding) There will never be another band like Kiss The Stage setup, timing with the pyro etc was outstanding as you expect from kiss, and the finale was awesome I have been a fan Of Paul Stanley For years and my favourite thing to watch him do is when he smashes his guitar at the end of the show, it made me so happy to see it live in person i got emotional, like i said you'll regret it when Kiss is No Longer About, No One Does A Live Show Like Kiss and if this is indeed the Final Tour they indeed went out with a bang And il'l Never forget it.

Another great Kiss concert, they know how to put on a show! The first time I've seen them in this lineup. They played most of the songs I expected and wanted them to play, from Detroit Rock City to Black Diamond, Psycho Circus, Lick it up and Rock and Roll all night. Was a bit baffled that I was made for loving you got one of the best reactions from the audience. Seriously, Paris? I think there was a fairly equal spread of songs from most parts of their career, although they maybe should have played I just wanna, and no matter how much Paul wants Hell or Hallelujah to become a classic, I don't think it will. Anyway, this is supposed to be a positive review. Kiss rock and which other bands shoot fireworks from their guitars and have their band members play above the audience and in the crowd? Yes, Kiss will probably back again, but I'd say, go and see them while you still can!

A KISS Goodbye! I’ve seen KISS 3 other times, once in the 70’s, once in the 80’s and once in the 90’s. But last nights concert in Minneapolis was a Crazy, Crazy Night!! They pulled out all the stops to make sure that their last concert here was an amazing spectacle! I brought my 24 year old son to witness his first (and probably last) KISS concert and he was literally blown away! Thank you KISS for allowing me to share this experience with my son!! Thank you Gene and Paul for the many decades of incredible music and on stage mayhem! Thank you Tommy and Eric for being absolutely top-notch replacements for the other two originals. I have been, since my teenage years, an avid KISS fan...and now in my fiftys, I am proud to say I Still Am!! Thank You KISS!!

The End of the Road Tour stopped in Ottawa last night. It was almost painful to watch. They should no longer be playing back to back shows, Paul Stanley's voice is done. It was clear that he is using backup vocals. There were times when you'd hear his voice but he was not at his mic. Tommy Thayer is not Ace Frehley that much was obvious. The show appeared clumsy and disorganized at times. The setlist needs some tweaking, not a very good sampling of their entire catalog. They often at times seemed like they were just collecting a paycheque. Gene and Paul say they couldn't depend on Ace and Peter but Ace simply cannot be replaced. This tour will suffer because of this.

Being a rock fan, I wanted to go for the single reason that they are considered a legendary rock band and I wanted to cross them out of my list.

It happened to be - most likely, honestly! - the best show I have ever been to in my life. They showed they are not a bunch of old rags that rely on top of past achievements but a bunch of passionate rock professionals who, despite their age, give all they can to deliver an outstanding performance - and the most impressive thing is, they DID!

Imagine now, if it was THAT good and they are in their late 60s, how epic it must have been when they were younger!

I truly hope I have the opportunity to see them again!

One of the best concerts I have ever been to and I've been to a lot !! Great theatre and a fantastic spectacle all round. This is why these guys have survived the rock industry for 40+ years and still pack out arenas. They can truly teach bands of today how it's done. Absolute professionals. Money well spent. If I had to find a negative (which isn't easy) it would be the concert length. At around 1hr 45 mins, I would have liked a few more songs to push it to 2hrs but seeing they are in their 60's I can forgive them for that !! Don't waste a second and make sure you see kiss while you can. You won't regret it !! Rock on !!

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Upcoming concerts of Kiss 2024/2025

The popular American rock band Kiss performs grand concerts around the world. Fans of the legendary band have an opportunity to hear original songs performed by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer. See all the upcoming concerts of Kiss  2024 / 2025 . You will find live performances by musicians in different cities on different continents.

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The Kiss band has long been known for its vivid performances. The musicians always relied on entertainment and effects in their live performances. Thus, they managed to get a large audience of fans who, even after several decades, continue to admire the famous tracks of artists and their impressive concerts. On this page, we have collected for you all upcoming shows of Kiss in different parts of the world, start times, and information about the availability of tickets. Fans all over the planet can hear the unique music of the band and enjoy the virtuoso performance of immortal hits: I Was Made for Lovin' You, I Love It Loud, Forever, Rock and Roll All Nite, Heaven's On Fire, Love Gun, Detroit Rock City, and many others. You'll certainly remember The Kiss concerts. They will not be like the performances of any other rock band: they have a lot of light and pyrotechnic special effects, as well as interesting acrobatic things with the participation of musicians, during which they continue to play and sing.

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As part of the 2024/2025 concert tour, Kiss is preparing performances in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Canada, and the USA. The musicians will visit London, Manchester, Sydney, Dubai, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Seattle, New York, Chicago, and dozens more cities. The large-scale tour promises to be the largest in the band's history. Rockers have prepared an original program that will not leave any fan indifferent. There will be everything – the best songs, impeccable performance, beautiful effects, and a driving show that will leave pleasant memories for a lifetime.

Explore Kiss tour schedules on our website. We promptly update all data on upcoming performances, so you can always find out where and when they will be. You can find information about the next Kiss concerts on the event pages, where we show the date, time, and venue where the musicians will perform. You will also find a convenient online form with which you can easily book seats and get to the concert of a popular band. See the legends of Western rock!

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Rock n roll legends  KISS  announced the addition of four new dates on their final tour,  THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR . Produced by Live Nation, these final runs of shows will kick off this October and now include stops in Detroit, Nashville, St. Louis, and Ft. Worth before wrapping up with a massive show in the city where it all began for KISS. New York City has been a part of the band’s ethos and storyline for more than four decades, so they felt it fitting to culminate an iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-worthy career on stage at New York’s famed MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.

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Kiss performs its final concert. But has the band truly reached the 'End of the Road'?

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Kiss band members, from left, Tommy Thayer, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Paul Stanley participate in the ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building on Thursday in New York. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption

Kiss band members, from left, Tommy Thayer, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Paul Stanley participate in the ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building on Thursday in New York.

In the 50 years since Kiss first kicked and thrashed its way onto the New York rock scene, the band has given the world sing-and-shout-along hits like "Detroit Rock City," "Crazy Crazy Nights" and "Beth," and live performances replete with blood-spattering, fire-breathing, pyrotechnics and gobs of cartoonish stage makeup.

"Their schtick lifted them up to the absolute top," music writer Joel Selvin , the author of numerous books about rock musicians including Linda Ronstadt, the Grateful Dead and Sly and the Family Stone, told NPR.

On Saturday, the memorable stagecraft that made Kiss one of the biggest selling hard rock bands in the world will come to an end, as its members perform what they are touting as their final show of their aptly titled, four-year-long "End of the Road World Tour" — at Madison Square Garden in New York. The concert will be available to watch live on Pay-Per-View .

"It has nothing to do with personalities in the band or tensions or a difference of opinion or musicality. It's purely practical," said Kiss co-founder, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley in an interview with the music publication Ultimate Classic Rock of the band's reasons for bringing five decades of Kiss to an end. "You can play beat the clock, but ultimately the clock wins."

The city has apparently gone Kiss-crazy in the days leading up to the occasion, with the appearance of Kiss-themed taxis, Metro cards and pizza boxes. On Wednesday, the New York Rangers hosted KISS Game Night , featuring Kiss-related activities and "limited-edition KISS x Rangers merchandise." Band members also made an appearance at an Empire State Building lighting ceremony on Thursday. Staged in honor of Kiss' swan song, Empire State emitted the colored lights associated with the band — silver, red, purple, green and blue.

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Despite all the hooplah, this may not in fact be Kiss' goodbye kiss. The band undertook a previous "farewell tour" more than 20 years ago. After a brief hiatus, it started touring again on and off in 2003. Live shows and album releases flowed on from there.

In interviews, band members have spoken about continuing on after Saturday's Madison Square Garden performance in one way or another. Both Stanley and co-frontman Gene Simmons have their own bands and say they aim at the very least to continue making appearances in those formats.

"Nobody ever really says goodbye," said rock critic Selvin, citing comebacks over the years by the likes of Cher, Steve Miller and the Grateful Dead. "It's a show business strategy. You take a bow. But there's always an encore."

Selvin said artists often reappear after retiring because they can make a lot of money owing to fans' pent-up demand. For example, the pop-punk band Blink-182 is earning four times as much on its current reunion tour than it did when it last re-united in 2009, according to Far Out magazine. (The band issued a statement in 2005 saying it was going on "indefinite hiatus," only to reunite four years later.)

"Personal life interferes, you want to disappear into the woodwork for a while and then demand builds and you go back to it," Selvin said. "Steve Miller took his band apart in '99. He was just tired. And he was out for six years. And then in 2005, he put his band back together and suddenly his price was up, and there was more interest in seeing him."

Meanwhile, some musical acts simply never retire. The Rolling Stones, for instance, are embarking on yet another North America tour in 2024. The band just announced additional dates .

Selvin doesn't think we've heard the last of Kiss.

"The rule of the farewell tour is that you have to say goodbye to every hall, and sometimes you have to say goodbye twice," Selvin said. "I do not expect this to be the last time that Kiss performs, any more than 'Fare Thee Well' was the last time The Grateful Dead performed."

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Everything to know about KISS' hologram show after rock band announced retirement from touring

A fter an iconic career spanning five decades, legendary rock band KISS has officially announced their retirement from live touring and is set to break new ground with a revolutionary hologram show.

Earlier this month, Tommy Thayer, KISS' guitarist at Keep Memory Alive annual Power of Love gala in Las Vegas, revealed that they are considering cities to build the theatre for their hologram show because a "show like this" needs a specific theatre.

"A show like this needs a theatre which is built specifically for the show so we have to decide where it's going to be. And there's considerations about New York, Singapore, Dubai, London of course, but Las Vegas as well is a strong contender," Tommy revealed.

KISS was a heavy metal rock genre band. It was formed in 1973 in New York City by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. The band is known for theatrical live performances, including visual effects, dramatic outfits and makeup, and pyrotechnics.

The future of KISS: All about their groundbreaking hologram show

On December 2, 2023, during the final performance of their " The End of the Road " farewell tour, the band's current line-up left the stage and teased their audience with digital avatars of themselves created by George Lucas' special-effects company Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group, as per AP News.

As per Billboard, KISS has sold their right to Pophouse Entertainment Group, which created the virtual show for the heavy metal band ABBA and will create a hologram show for KISS, too. The group's CEO, Per Sundin, told Billboard in April 2024 that they have plans for the rock band and want to extend it to a new generation.

"We have a lot of plans for KISS. We want to keep to the legacy, we want to extend it and amplify it for new generations," Sundin revealed.

In a video posted after the band's final tour, Gene Simmons, the bassist and co-lead singer of the hard rock band , suggested that the technology can make Paul jump higher than ever, and they can forever be iconic.

"We can be forever young and forever iconic by taking us to places we've never dreamt of before. The technology is going to make Paul Stanley jump higher than he's ever done before. If you think you are going to get rid of us, then that's not going to happen," Gene said in a video posted last year.

Furthermore, during a Q&A session at the Electric Lady Studios in New York, Gene told one of the fans that many things are planned for the fans and to take the hologram show to the next level, the authorities are spending approximately $200 million.

In a 24-second video clip posted on YouTube on December 22, 2023, titled "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making," KISS revealed that their much-anticipated hologram show will be live in 2027.

While reflecting on the reason for ending touring at the Keep Memory Alive annual Power of Love gala in Las Vegas, Tommy suggested that their band is different from the others and requires a lot of "physicality." He shared:

"We've just basically ended the touring. Gene, Paul Stanley, myself, and Eric Singer have decided that because of the physicality of what KISS does, it's a little bit different."

He continued suggesting that their performances are "heightened kind" and have decided to bow out at the stage when the band is "still really strong."

"It's a heightened kind of a performance thing, and physically, it's even way beyond what the normal groups are doing. That's why we've decided to kind of bow out when things are still really strong with the band and the band is still really hot, I applaud all the groups that are out there doing what they're doing at an advanced age," Tommy revealed.

Hinting at the expected location for the hologram show, Tommy revealed that he is a big fan of Las Vegas and can see some possibility of it happening there.

The End of the Road World Tour was KISS' final concert tour. It began on January 31, 2019, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and concluded on December 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States.

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ICE NINE KILLS & IN THIS MOMENT Announce Kiss Of Death 2024 US Tour Dates

Following the huge success of their 2023 co-headline dates, two of the most creative and other-worldly forces in modern metal,  Ice Nine Kills  and  In This Moment , have today announced the  Kiss of Death Tour Part 2,  a sequel . The two bands will join forces once again to bring their spectacular and highly acclaimed live shows together this summer in 21 cities across the country. Joining  Ice Nine Kills  and  In This Moment  on  The Kiss of Death 2024 Tour  will be  Avatar  and  TX2 .

Speaking on the announcement of the tour, Ice Nine Kills frontman,  Spencer Charnas,  shares

“The Kiss of Death tour with our friends, In This Moment, last year was one for the books… We’re excited to continue the body count this summer when we do it all over again, only bigger, bloodier and without being on parole… See you there Psychos!”

In This Moment  comment

“We are thrilled to announce we are joining forces once again with the one and only Ice Nine Kills and special guests Avatar. We all knew after finalizing the first leg of this tour that there was no other choice than to bring it back for more dates. It’s a visual and audio experience that people will never forget. Get your tickets now!”

Tickets for the  Kiss Of Death Tour  will go on general sale at 10am local on Friday, April 19th with pre-sales starting today from 12pm.

Check out the full list of dates for the Kiss of Death Tour Part 2 below. For tickets, full list of upcoming tour activity and more info click   HERE  for  Ice Nine Kills  and  HERE  for  In This Moment .

The Kiss of Death Tour Part 2

Co-Headlined By Ice Nine Kills and In This Moment

With Avatar and TX2

Tue 06 Aug | Broadview Stage at SPAC Saratoga Springs, NY | Saratoga Springs, NY

Wed 07 Aug |Buffalo Outer Harbor | Buffalo, NY

Fri 09 Aug | Capitol Credit Union Park | Green Bay, WI

Sat 10 Aug| Q Casino – Backwaters Stage | Dubuque, IA

Tue13 Aug | Tulsa Theatre | Tulsa, OK

Wed 14 Aug | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX

Fri 16 Aug | The Astro | La Vista, NE

Sat 17 Aug | Vibrant Music Hall | Waukee, IA

Tue 20 Aug | Bismarck Events Center | Bismarck, ND

Wed 21 Aug | Downtown Billings Skatepark | Billings, MT

Fri 23 Aug | Grey Eagle Events Centre | Calgary, AB

Tue 27 Aug | Mountain America Center | Idaho Falls, ID

Weds 28 Aug | The Great SaltAir | Salt Lake City, UT

Fri 30 Aug | Northern Quest Amphitheater | Airway Heights, WA

Sat 31 Aug | Alaska Airlines’Theater of the Clouds | Portland, OR

Tue 3 Sep | The Backyard | Sacramento, CA

Wed 4 Sep | Hollywood Palladium | Los Angeles, CA

Thu 5 Sep | The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV

Sun 8 Sep | Mission Ballroom | Denver, CO

Mon 9 Sep | WAVE | Wichita, KS

Tue 10 Sep | The Factory | Chesterfield, MO

ABOUT ICE NINE KILLS

Decadent, devious and fiercely insane,  Ice Nine Kills  celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on 2018’s The Silver Scream which spawned Top 10 Mainstream Rock single “ A Grave Mistake  ” and Top 20 hit “ Savage s ” . The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Top 5 Hard Rock album, Every Trick in the Book ,  which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels and which the band perfected on 2021’s chart- topping smash hit ’ The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood . ’

The phenomenally successful album, released in October 2021, scored  Ice Nine Kills  their first Top 20 position (#18) on the Billboard Top 200, topped the Digital and Current Hard Music charts, hit Top 5 on the Current Rock, Independent, Current Albums and Album Sales charts and has clocked up  177 million cross-platform  streams to date and  15 million YouTube  views  for singles “ Hip To Be Scared ”, “ Assault & Batteries  ”, “ Rainy Day ”, “ Funeral Derangements “, “ Take Your Pick  “,  “ The Shower   Scene ”  and most recently,  “ Welcome To Horrorwood “.

Since the release of ‘ The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood  ‘,  Ice Nine Kills  have seen phenomenal growth. Throughout 2022 they toured the US extensively on 3 legs of  The Trinity of Terror.  During 2022 and throughout 2023 they supported Metallica in packed, sold-out stadiums around the world on their M72 World Tour. They toured the US with Slipknot and launched their enormously successful horror convention,  The Silver Scream Con,  which just celebrated it’s second, sold-out edition in the fall of 2023. Spencer was featured in the music video for the official song from  Scream 6  – Demi Lovato’s “ Still Alive “, an  Ice Nine Kills  flyer was used in the movie and featured a  Spencer-recommended easter egg . Beginning in the spring of 2023, as well as wowing packed-out stadiums around the world with Metallica,  Ice Nine Kills  headlined numerous sold-out shows on their Wurst Vacation European tour and thrilled tens of thousands of fans at Download Festival to huge acclaim from both critics and fans alike. They then toured the US with Falling In Reverse on their Popular Monstour run and hit the road for  ‘ Fear The Premiere ‘  US headline shows in August.  Ice Nine Kills  closed out 2023 on a high with the release of ‘  Welcome To Horrorwood Under Fire  ‘, an exclusive VIP event in Hollywood for the debut of new single “Meat & Greet” and the premiere of the full “Welcome To Horrorwood Saga” movies (featuring all music videos from the album as one chronological clip) and the phenomenally successful, inaugural run of the  Kiss of Death  co- headline tour with In This Moment.

The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs,  Ice Nine Kills  have built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion. Their wildly creative output has seen them become recipients of the prestigious  Clio Award for Music Marketing  for their “ Merry Axe-mas ” mobile game and their live streaming event from October 2020,  The Silver Stream  be nominated for 5 awards at 2022’s Horror Hound Film Festival Awards in the categories of Judges Choice, Best Sound, Best Supporting Performance, Best Cinematography and Best Feature. With almost  2 million monthly listeners  on Spotify,  717 million career streams  to date and over  204 million views on YouTube  the band are firmly cemented as one of modern metal’s most vicious forces.

ICE NINE KILLS ARE

Spencer Charnas – Vocals

Dan Sugarman – Guitar

Ricky Armellino – Guitar

Joe Occhiuti – Bass

Patrick Galante – Drums

About In This Moment

GRAMMY® Award-nominated act  In This Moment  recently announced an epic headlining tour across North America this spring featuring special guests Kim Dracula, I See Stars, and Mike’s Dead. “ The GODMODE Tour, ” which celebrates the release of their 2023 album of the same name, will see the band perform at arenas and amphitheaters across the country. The upcoming trek is set to kick off April 28 th  at City National Grove in Anaheim, CA and continue through a May 25 th  performance at The Wind Creek Events Center in Bethlehem, PA.

Since coming to life in 2005,  In This Moment  have presided over a diehard fan base under the watch of  “mother”  figure and frontwoman  Maria Brink —joined by co-founder and lead guitarist  Chris Howorth , bassist  Travis Johnson , guitarist  Randy Weitzel , and drummer  Kent Diimmel . As millions convened upon the group’s otherworldly and unforgettable concerts, they quietly emerged as one of the most influential and impactful bands of the 21 st  century.

To date, in addition to the Gold-selling album,  Blood   [2012], the quintet have garnered six Gold and Platinum singles, followed by a trifecta of Top 25 entries on the  Billboard  200 with  Black Widow  [2014] and  Ritual   [2017]. With a total stream tally well past 200 million as of 2020,  Ritual   elevated them to new creative and critical peaks as well.

Between selling out headline tours coast-to-coast, the group performed in arenas everywhere alongside Disturbed and appeared at countless festivals from  Rockville  to  Sonic Temple .

Along the way, they assembled their seventh full-length, the aptly titled  Mother   [Roadrunner Records] with longtime trusted collaborator Kevin Churko [Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch]. Whereas  Ritual  hinted at a bluesy sonic sorcery,  Mother  breathes the activating mantra of an unbreakable spell, commenced on first single “ The In-Between .”

In 2022, the band released  Blood 1983  [BMG], a reimagined EP commemorating the ten-year anniversary of  Blood . Then in 2023, the longtime staples of heavy music released their eighth studio album  GODMODE  [BMG], a 10-song record featuring the powerful lead single  “ THE PURGE , ”  the band’s stunning cover of Björk’s  “ ARMY OF ME , ”  the collaborative track  “ DAMAGED ”  which features Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, and  “ I WOULD DIE FOR YOU ,”  which appears on the soundtrack for  John Wick: Chapter 4 .

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Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 : Rock Your World

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 promises to be a memorable and nostalgic event featuring the iconic rock band at their best. This highly anticipated tour will celebrate the band’s illustrious career and provide fans with a last chance to experience their electrifying performances.

With their legendary music and captivating stage presence, Kiss is set to deliver an unforgettable concert experience for fans across the globe. As the band bids farewell to the stage, this tour is a momentous occasion for both the band and their dedicated supporters.

Get ready to rock and roll one last time with Kiss on their Farewell Tour 2024.

Legendary Band’s Final Bow

Kiss, the iconic rock band, is set to embark on their farewell tour in 2024. With a music legacy spanning decades, the band has achieved significant milestones and accolades. From their chart-topping hits to their electrifying live performances, Kiss has left an indelible mark on rock music and culture. Their influence extends beyond their music, shaping the very fabric of the rock genre. The band’s final bow promises to be a monumental event for fans and the music industry alike, marking the end of an era in rock history.

Tour Destinations And Dates

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 will be visiting global destinations with a lineup of extensive dates to give fans around the world a chance to witness their final performances. The tour will kick off with major cities including London, New York, Tokyo, and Sydney before covering other prominent venues in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia . Fans can look forward to special events and guest appearances at select tour stops, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

What To Expect At Rock Your World

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 . The setlist will feature a mix of classics and surprises , promising an electrifying performance that will rock your world . The stage design and special effects will create a mesmerizing visual spectacle, enhancing the overall concert experience. Expect thrilling collaborations and opening acts that will add an extra dimension to the show, making it a truly unmissable event for any rock music enthusiast.

Ticketing And Merchandise

Looking to purchase tickets for the Kiss Farewell Tour 2024? Tickets are available for sale through authorized ticketing platforms, including the band’s official website and affiliated partners. Price ranges for tickets vary depending on the seating section and location of the venue, providing options to accommodate different budget preferences.

As part of the Farewell Tour experience, fans can anticipate an exclusive preview of tour merchandise featuring a diverse range of collectibles and memorabilia. The merchandise lineup is expected to showcase a variety of limited edition items, artistic collaborations, and unique keepsakes that commemorate this historic event.

Behind The Scenes Of The Tour

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 has been making waves around the globe, and for good reason. Behind the Scenes of the Tour offers an inside look at the insights from band members who have been a pivotal part of this iconic journey. From the intense preparations for a global tour to the tireless efforts of the dedicated team and crew, every aspect of this monumental event has been carefully orchestrated to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide.

Health And Safety Protocols

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 prioritizes health and safety with rigorous protocols in place. Measures for fans’ wellbeing include mandatory vaccination and testing, as well as mask requirements . Venue guidelines and best practices will ensure social distancing and enhanced sanitization . The band’s commitment to a safe tour encompasses regular health monitoring for the crew and contactless interactions with fans. These measures aim to provide a secure and enjoyable concert experience while mitigating potential health risks.

Engaging With Fans

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans, with various opportunities to engage with the band and fellow enthusiasts. Fan events and meet-and-greets will offer intimate moments with the legendary rockers, creating lasting memories. Additionally, social media platforms will serve as interactive channels for fans to participate in contests and engaging discussions, further enhancing their connection to the tour. Furthermore, the band’s commitment to charity will provide fans with the chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives, fostering a sense of involvement and altruism within the fan community.

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Frequently Asked Questions For Kiss Farewell Tour 2024

What are the tour dates for the kiss farewell tour 2024.

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 is set to kick off on June 1st, 2024 in Los Angeles and will continue across North America, with additional international dates to be announced soon.

Where Can I Purchase Tickets For The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024?

Tickets for the Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 can be purchased through authorized ticketing platforms and the official Kiss website. Be sure to secure your tickets early as this is a highly anticipated event.

Who Will Be Performing At The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024?

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 will feature the iconic lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. Fans can expect a high-energy, unforgettable performance from these legendary rock icons.

What Can Fans Expect From The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024?

The Kiss Farewell Tour 2024 promises to deliver a spectacular show filled with classic hits, electrifying stage presence, and cutting-edge production. It’s a must-see experience for both die-hard fans and newcomers alike.

Don’t miss out on the Kiss Farewell Tour 2024! Secure your tickets now for an electrifying experience that will leave you wanting more. With their iconic music and captivating performances, Kiss promises an unforgettable show. Join them on their final tour and be part of rock history.

Get ready to rock and roll all night!

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He shredded legendary rock riffs as the iconic lead guitarist of the classic metal band KISS.

Now, Ace Frehley bring his solo tour to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Saturday, June 15.

“I’m not slowing down at all — if anything, I’m accelerating my career at this juncture in my life,” Frehley told WTOP. “Of course, I’ve got to do songs like ‘New York Groove.’ … You will hear me perform ‘Rock & Roll All Nite,’ you’ll hear me perform ‘Cold Gin,’ ‘Shock Me,’ ‘Rip It Out,’ all of the classic KISS songs, plus we’ll be doing ‘10,000 Volts’ off of the new album and ‘Cherry Medicine’ off of the new album.”

His latest album “10,000 Volts” (2024), released back in February, includes such out-of-the-world song titles as “Walkin’ On The Moon,” “Up In The Sky” and the instrumental final track “Stratosphere.”

“The reaction to this new album has been phenomenal,” Frehley said. “[‘10,000 Volts’] I wrote with Steve Brown. … On most of these songs, Steve brought me the music, I’d end up doing a guitar solo, doing the lead vocals and writing most of the lyrics. He engineered the whole record with me and it’s just a pleasure working with this guy. … [‘Up in the Sky’], if you listen to the lyrics, it’s so obvious I’m talking about UFOs. … I’ve seen three in my lifetime.”

These extraterrestrial references reflect his lifelong passion for science-fiction, which he’s enjoyed since he was a kid growing up in the Bronx in the ’50s. Frehley got his first guitar as a Christmas present at the age of 13.

“I never went to college, I never took a guitar lesson, it just manifested,” Frehley said. “I grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in the Bronx and used to be in a street gang called ‘The Ducky Boys.’ … What were the odds of me becoming one of the most famous guitar players in the world? Probably one in 100 million? But it happened.”

In 1973, he formed KISS with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss, becoming famous for high-energy shows with the band wearing costumes and face paint. Frehley not only designed the band logo with double lightning bolts, he also created his own “Spaceman” persona (a.k.a. Space Ace) with silver stars over his eyes.

“We used to play at this club on Long Island called ‘The Daisy’ when we were formulating the makeup designs,” Frehley said. “We were experimenting. One night, I had come out with my whole face silver, I think Paul’s face was all red, but Gene pretty much started that demon thing. All the makeup has evolved over the years. When you look at my makeup on the first album cover, everything is just silver around my eyes, then I started doing dark around my eyes, then when I got the cape outfit with the mirrors on it, I decided to put blue eye shadow around my eyes.”

Two years later, the band delivered its most famous hit “Rock & Roll All Nite” (1975).

“I’m actually performing it again live, it’s in my set,” Frehley said. “You will hear me play ‘Rock & Roll All Nite,’ a new addition. I was speaking to some friends of mine; in fact, it actually may have been Steve Brown, who coproduced the record, and he recommended it, he said, ‘You know, Ace, ‘Rock & Roll All Nite’ is one of the most popular songs on Spotify as far as KISS songs go, it has one of the highest downloads.'”

Another one of his most famous riffs comes on “Detroit Rock City” (1976).

“I love that solo that me and Paul used to do, the harmony, but I don’t believe in taking credit for anybody else’s ideas — that was Bob Ezrin’s idea, that melody,” Frehley said. “He told us exactly what to play and told Paul what the harmony was. Things happened very spontaneously those days.”

Ironically, he does not like performing “I Was Made for Loving You” (1979), even though it was a huge hit at the time and was recently featured in the movie “The Fall Guy” (2024) starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

“‘I Was Made For Loving You’ is one of my least favorite songs to perform because my wrist cramps up,” Frehley said. “I know it’s one of our biggest hits, but I didn’t like the fact that it was disco rock. I’m really more hard core, I’m a blues-based rock guitar player and I like heavy metal. I would have never written a song like that and I don’t believe Gene would have either. … It’s not a bad song, I just don’t think it fits with KISS, just like ‘Beth’ didn’t.”

After his debut solo album “Ace Frehley” (1978) went platinum, he officially left KISS in 1982 to record two albums with a new band, the cleverly-titled “Frehley’s Comet,” before cranking out a dozen solo albums since.

Known for his array of “special effects,” including guitars shooting smoke, flashing lights and spinning pyrotechnics, Frehley was recently ranked in the Top 15 of Guitar World’s “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time,” while his solo on “Shock Me” (1977) was included in Guitar World’s list of the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.”

Still, his favorite accolades come from fellow guitarists, from Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) calling Frehley his “first guitar hero,” to the late Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) getting a tattoo of Frehley on his chest.

“My peers like John 5 or Slash, who’s a dear friend of mine, or Mike McCready from Pearl Jam, those guitar players come up to me and say that I influenced them,” Frehley said. “For almost every band that was younger than me when KISS came out, broke and became one of the biggest bands in the world, that album ‘Alive’ is like their Bible of learning how to play rock guitar, at least that’s what I’ve been told. … If I’m influencing somebody, that’s great.”

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of KISS being inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. The legendary band just went on its farewell tour last year, but at age 73, Frehley is still playing his face off with solo tours.

“Now, on top of influencing guitar players, I’m also influencing people to get sober because I’ve been sober over 17 years,” Frehley said. “When I do meet-and-greets backstage, a lot of them will show me their [Alcoholics Anonymous] coin and say, ‘Hey, I got sober because of you. I figured if Ace Frehley could get sober, I could.'”

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The Canadian songwriter became a superstar through a series of defiant decisions. After slowing down to be a single mother, she has returned to the stage and studio.

Sarah McLachlan is on tour celebrating “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” the 1993 album that turned her into an avatar for the sensitive, mysterious singer-songwriters of ’90s radio. Credit... Alana Paterson for The New York Times

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• Published May 30, 2024 Updated May 31, 2024

Sarah McLachlan was just 30 hours from beginning her first full-band tour in a decade, and she could not sing.

She was in the final heave of preparation for eight weeks of shows stretching through late November that commemorate “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” the sophisticated 1993 album that turned her into an avatar for the sensitive, mysterious singer-songwriters of ’90s radio. But three days into a string of seven-hour rehearsals, her voice collapsed, the high notes so long her hallmark dissolving into a pitchy wheeze.

So onstage in a decommissioned Vancouver hockey arena, a day before a sold-out benefit for her three nonprofit music schools, McLachlan only mouthed along to her songs, shaking her head but smiling whenever she reached for a note and missed.

“It only goes away when I project, push out,” she said backstage in a near-whisper following the first of the day’s mostly mute run-throughs. She slipped a badge that read “Vocal Rest” around her neck and winked. “Luckily, that’s only a third of what I do.”

For the last two decades, McLachlan, 56, has contentedly receded from the spotlight and the music industry she helped reimagine with the women-led festival Lilith Fair . Since 2008, she has been a single mother to India and Taja, two daughters from her former marriage. With rippling muscles that suggest a lean triathlete, she is now a devoted surfer, hiker and skier who talks about pushing her body until it breaks. Though she writes every morning, waking up with a double espresso at the piano in her home outside Vancouver, she has focused on motherhood and the Sarah McLachlan School of Music , offering free instruction to thousands of Canadian children since 2002.

A few years ago, she finished a set of songs about a pernicious breakup but reckoned the world didn’t need them; she hasn’t released an album of original material since 2014. “What do I want to talk about?” she said months earlier during a video interview from her home, swaying in a hammock chair. “I’m just another wealthy, middle-aged white woman.”

McLachlan, though, now may be on the verge of a renaissance. She is amassing a $20 million endowment for her schools, and exhaustive interviews for a Lilith Fair documentary just wrapped. In a year, her youngest, Taja, will head to college. For the second time, McLachlan’s life is opening toward music.

While revisiting her catalog to build this two-hour concert, which begins with a clutch of personal favorites before pivoting into a muscular interpretation of “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” she flew to Los Angeles for multiple sessions with the producer Tony Berg, who has worked with Phoebe Bridgers and Aimee Mann. She has cut at least a dozen songs there, including a gently psychedelic cover of Judee Sill’ s “The Kiss.” She has more to write. “I’m so energized by music, now that I’m living and breathing it every moment,” she said. “It’s a very different feeling.”

During the day’s second rehearsal, however, she tempered her enthusiasm with tacit worry about her voice. She told her tour manager that Taja would soon be backstage, probably with a prednisone prescription. “Mom, I’m already here,” the 16-year-old screamed, 20 rows back in an otherwise empty arena. “I have your medicine! Do you want it?”

McLachlan couldn’t hear her. She nodded to her band and started a song called “Fallen,” humming to herself.

DURING SUMMER BREAK between sixth and seventh grades, McLachlan’s friends in Nova Scotia labeled her a lesbian. She had indeed kissed another girl, practicing for a boy. She instantly became a pariah, a middle-class kid from a conservative family surrounded by wealthy bullies.

“I became poison. Then they started calling me ‘Medusa,’ because I had long, curly hair,” she said. “There was physical abuse, too. I thought, ‘I am on my own.’”

There was little quarter at home. McLachlan was the youngest of three adopted children that she said her father never wanted. Since he tormented her older brothers, her mother — unhappy with marriage, depressed by circumstance — responded to her daughter with equal disdain, ensuring everyone was miserable. “I didn’t have a relationship with my father, because my mother wouldn’t allow it. If I showed him any attention, she wouldn’t speak to me for a week,” McLachlan said, lips pursed.

Music, however, became her refuge. She graduated from ukulele at 4 to classical guitar at 7 after the family moved to the provincial capital. She struggled in school, skipping class to hide in the empty gymnasium and play piano there. Though she despised the hard stares and high expectations of recitals, she begged to join a band. Her parents relented to a few hours of Sunday practice. The group’s first show, for several hundred dancing kids in a student union, was transformational.

“I was being seen, and I was being accepted,” she said. “It was the first time I felt that way.”

That night’s headlining act included Mark Jowett, who was then running a small label, Nettwerk, in Vancouver. Stunned by McLachlan’s voice and verve, Jowett urged her to move west and start writing songs. Her parents insisted she finish high school and college. Soon after meeting the label’s co-founder Terry McBride, she defied them, anyway. They barely spoke for two years. “She was green but really disarming,” said McBride, McLachlan’s manager until 2011, in an interview. “Her ambition was to get out.”

McLachlan soon cut a ponderous debut informed by the folk of her youth — Cat Stevens, Simon and Garfunkel, Joan Baez. Jowett and McBride wanted a producer to push her. When they asked Pierre Marchand, who had worked with the Canadian folk royalty of Kate and Anna McGarrigle, what he’d do with McLachlan’s music, he seemed flippant, saying he’d find out in the studio. “My manager was like, ‘I don’t like this guy.’ But I’m like, ‘I love this guy,’” she recalled. “It was all about exploration.”

The pair decamped to the New Orleans studio of the iconoclastic producer Daniel Lanois, where their professional relationship turned physical. (“We wrote a lot of songs naked,” Marchand admitted, laughing.) That intimate bond proved critical when an ascot-sporting representative from McLachlan’s American label, Arista, stopped by to listen. When he didn’t hear a marketable single, they didn’t capitulate. They told him to leave.

“It was a defining moment for me in deciding how I wanted to control my future,” McLachlan said. “I thought, if this is what being famous and successful means, to compromise this thing that feels so important, I don’t want it.”

They gambled correctly. The success of “Solace,” McLachlan’s second album, drifted from Canada into the United States, where it was released in 1992, buying her and Marchand good will. They spent a year and a half in a studio in the Quebec countryside, McLachlan often walking home by moonlight while Marchand built late-night loops and atmospheres. The result, “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” remains an uncanny singer-songwriter record, her frank observations on betrayal, friendship and lust warped by his outré sensibilities. “I like it when it’s complex, when there’s not one feeling,” Marchand said. “It’s like a person.”

Marchand and McLachlan added the layered grandeur of U2 and the supple strength of Depeche Mode to these testimonials of yearning and loss. Critics lauded it as smart and sensual. Sales were stronger still: It went quintuple-platinum in Canada and sold more than three million copies stateside.

“I was in a punk band listening to a lot of hardcore — and, strangely, Sarah McLachlan,” said Leslie Feist , the Canadian songwriter who will open the U.S. leg of McLachlan’s tour. “I could hear her power, but it was being expressed more fluidly. It wasn’t about aggression. It was about conviction.”

As McLachlan’s profile grew, letters from stalkers mounted at Nettwerk’s offices, especially from an Ottawa programmer named Uwe Vandrei. They met once, and he slipped her a scarf. But after she read one of his pleas, she asked not to see more. Still, in the album’s opener, “Possession,” where bass pulses and guitars radiate above droning gothic organs, she worked to mirror his mind, to articulate his misplaced passions. When it became a hit, he sued, alleging McLachlan had lifted his words. Vandrei died before trial.

“I felt a strange sense of relief,” McLachlan said haltingly. “But then I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is somebody’s son. Should I have tried to reach out? Tried to talk some sense into him?’”

The success of “Fumbling” — and the draining circus that followed, including conspiracy theories about label involvement in Vandrei’s death — helped spur McLachlan’s most historic defiance. She demanded to not headline every show, to be partnered with acts who could share celebrity’s weight. Promoters balked at the idea that women could carry such a docket, rankling McLachlan. She named a genre-jumping touring festival for Lilith, a woman repeatedly lambasted in sacred texts. Lilith Fair not only dominated the summer concert scene of the late ’90s but showed onlookers and executives that women were not music’s second-class citizens.

“I busked outside of Lilith and applied when I was 16,” said the singer-songwriter Allison Russell , who made her onstage debut by performing McLachlan’s “Mary” alongside high school friends in Montreal. “She changed the landscape for women. She resisted what everyone told her she had to do.”

When McLachlan was the kid being bullied at school or alienated at home, music made her feel valuable. After her hit-laden 1997 album “Surfacing” (“Building a Mystery,” “Adia”) and Lilith Fair, it had also made her wealthy and famous, affording her a family and an activist legacy. She no longer needed the spotlight’s validation, getting it instead from her daughters and dogs, her music school and morning music practice. Her career steadily slowed, with more years passing between albums and her experimental ardor fading. She didn’t mind.

“I’m a middle-aged woman. You kind of became invisible,” she said, leaning in with a wide grin. She whispered: “And I really like that.”

THE ENCORE BREAK on McLachlan’s new tour is brief, maybe 40 seconds. At her benefit show in Vancouver, soon after the band faded from the title finale of “Fumbling,” McLachlan slipped through a black curtain and rushed to her polished Yamaha grand. She’s making a new record, she told the crowd, and she wanted to try a song alone: “Gravity,” her balletic ode to perseverance, to letting others lift you. If McLachlan discarded an album of breakup songs, this is a hymn for what comes after.

It is also a fitting prelude for “Angel,” the poignant 1997 ballad that became a maudlin punchline after scoring a commercial for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

“I see it at the end of the day, and it’s like, ‘Hi, I’m Sarah McLachlan, and I’m about to ruin your day,’” she said of filming the commercial as a favor. “But that’s just not me.”

Before “Adia,” McLachlan told the audience she never explained that song, because it immortalized her taboo transgression — ruining a relationship by dating her best friend’s ex. “We needed to part ways for a while,” she said. “And I swear it was the hardest breakup I’ve ever been through.”

But they fixed the friendship, which has since endured divorces, children and new love. For years, that friend, Crystal Heald, urged McLachlan to take “Fumbling” on tour. “Thank goodness she forgave me,” McLachlan continued.

McLachlan is candid about her prospects. Relevance, she admitted, is a young person’s game that she has long resisted. She’ll be at least 57 by the time she releases new music, and she knows most people only like the old stuff. Still, when she told her forgiveness tale, the arena erupted with a wave of recognition for bygone mistakes and second chances, for comebacks. Her audience has aged with her; stepping back into the spotlight, she is ready to have that conversation.

“I didn’t talk for the first 10 years of my shows. When the music was happening, I knew what I was doing. Take the music and my voice, and I’m 12 again,” she said two months before stepping onstage. “But in the last 10 years, I say whatever comes to mind. I feel more freedom daily to be who I am.”

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