July 6 :
Legendary KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick ignites "Rock City", new album
by Isaiah Stewart From :
Isaiah Stewart (facebook)
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prunderground.com
Global artist Isaiah Stewart announces a powerful collaboration
bridging rock legacy and modern progressive jazz-fusion.
Rising global musical artist Isaiah Stewart has announced an
electrifying collaboration with legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick,
best known for his iconic tenure as lead guitarist of KISS. Kulick
will be a featured performer on Stewart’s forthcoming jazz-rock
album, "Rock City", a bold, genre-blending project that fuses the
raw power of rock with the sophistication and groove of modern
jazz-fusion.
The collaboration marks a defining moment for Stewart, whose
boundary-pushing sound continues to gain momentum across global
audiences. "Rock City" is shaping up to be a dynamic and immersive
musical experience-layered with soaring guitar work, deep rhythmic
pockets, cinematic textures, and rich harmonic landscapes that blur
the lines between jazz, rock, and funk.
Kulick’s involvement brings an unmistakable energy and authenticity
to the project. Renowned for his creative and melodic phrasing,
technical precision, and signature tone, his guitar work is expected
to elevate "Rock City" with both intensity and emotional
depth-delivering performances that range from explosive and
high-octane to nuanced and expressive.
“This is truly a dream come true,” Stewart says. “Bruce Kulick’s
sound helped define an era of music that shaped me as an artist. His
playing has always had this rare combination of power and melody,
something I’ve drawn inspiration from for years. To now have him
bring that signature tone and energy into "Rock City" is something
I’m deeply honored by. It adds a whole new dimension to the album.”
Stewart also revealed a personal journey behind the
collaboration-one rooted in long-held ambition and meaningful
connections within the KISS music world.
“I’ve had conversations with Gene Simmons about Bruce being the
secret weapon of KISS,” Stewart shared. “Gene was always receptive
to the opinion that Bruce’s musical contributions were invaluable to
the KISS legacy. Gene encouraged me as an artist to stay focused,
keep building my sound, and trust that the right moment would come
for me to collaborate with some of the biggest names in rock. To see
this finally come to life is surreal-it feels like something that
was meant to happen.”
The collaboration between Stewart and Kulick represents more than
just a featured performance-it’s a meeting point between generations
and genres. By combining Kulick’s rock legacy with Stewart’s
forward-thinking jazz-fusion approach, "Rock City"aims to deliver a
sound that feels both timeless and innovative.
“This is bigger than a collaboration, this is a full-circle moment
in my life,” Stewart adds. “Bruce’s playing is embedded in the DNA
of rock and metal music, from KISS to Grand Funk Railroad to John
Corabi. His phrasing, his tone, his feel, it all left a permanent
mark on me as both a fan and artist. To now have him unleash that
same magic on "Rock City" is beyond anything I could have imagined.”
Listeners can expect an album that moves fluidly between
styles—blending driving guitar riffs with intricate improvisation,
funk-infused grooves with atmospheric soundscapes, and tightly
arranged compositions with moments of spontaneous musical interplay.
Each track is designed to tell a story, creating an experience that
rewards both casual listeners and dedicated musicians alike.
"Rock City" is shaping up to be a landmark release, an album that
doesn’t just blend genres, but redefines what’s possible when they
collide. Stewart’s signature style, fusing jazz sophistication, funk
grooves, and rock intensity, reaches new heights, elevated by
Kulick’s legendary touch.
As anticipation builds, "Rock City" is already generating excitement
as a standout release in the evolving landscape of modern fusion
music. Stewart’s vision for the album reflects a commitment to
artistry, collaboration, and pushing creative boundaries, qualities
that are further amplified by Kulick’s involvement.
More details about "Rock City", including its official release date,
tracklist, and additional collaborators, will be announced in the
coming weeks.
About Isaiah Stewart;
With more than 20 million listeners worldwide, Isaiah Stewart is an
award-winning global artist and drummer who has collaborated with
Grammy Award-Winning artists: Randy Brecker, Eumir Deodato, and Tom
Scott. His albums deliver all-original groove-oriented music that
unites the musical worlds of rock, funk and jazz, into one unique
listening experience.
June 6 : BEN
CRISTAVAO & TOMMY THAYER : BikeRock (digital single) From :
Kiss Related Recordings and Zoran Liska
Following Tommy Thayer’s 2025 collaboration with Czech rock band
TURBO, he has recently co-written and
recorded another song with a Czech artist, this time with Ben
Cristovao, also known as Benny Cristo.
The song, titled “Bikerock,” was released as a digital single on
June 4 via
YouTube, with the track becoming available
on
iTunes and
Spotify the following day, June 5.
Translated press release from the Czech Republic:
Ben Cristovao’s new song "Bikerock"
is making waves not only because of its collaboration with a member
of the legendary band KISS, but also because of its distinctive
sound.
The release comes just ahead of the upcoming Rock for People
festival, where Cristovao will perform on Friday, June 12, with
Tommy Thayer appearing as a special guest.
“I still can’t believe it, but Tommy Thayer from the legendary KISS
is on the track, and he’ll be joining us at our show in Hradec,”
Cristovao wrote on social media while announcing the new single.
"Bikerock"
was released exactly one week before the festival performance. “Next
week we’re playing Rock for People, and together with Championship
Music we decided to have some fun with this challenge,” Cristovao
added.
Thayer contributed to the English-language rock track not only as a
guitarist but also as a co-writer. The song was recorded at Golden
Hive Studio and was also written by Dan Reed and producer Ondřej
Fiedler.
Ben’s guitarist, Karol Komenda, also took part in the recording.
Speaking to Headliner magazine in February, before the collaboration
had been publicly revealed, he shared his experience:
“Meeting Tommy was an absolute dream come true. I was surprised by
how humble and friendly he was. It was a real pleasure. We played
old KISS songs, jammed on different solos, and even sang together.
The atmosphere was completely relaxed, and Tommy has the energy of a
twenty-year-old.”
May 8 : Gene
Simmons “KISS Is In The Studio Now, We Just Recorded A New Song” From :
bravewords.com
Gene Simmons guests on the new episode of
KISSbySienna, hosted by KISS mega-fan,
Sienna Hernandez. Watch video below.
Says Sienna: “KISS may have retired from touring, but they are
definitely not done. In Episode 2, I’m breaking down the current
State of KISS — including what Pophouse has planned for the future
of the band, the upcoming biopic, the End Of The Road documentary,
the new fan platform, and the highly anticipated KISS avatar
experience. Plus, Gene Simmons shares what he’s been up to since
KISS retired from touring, including a new song written by Paul
Stanley, updates from his film company, and what fans can look
forward to next. The End Of The Road may be over, but a whole new
era of KISS is just getting started.”
Asked what he’s been up to since KISS retired from touring, Gene
tells Sienna, “Oh, goodness, a lot. Well, KISS is in the studio now.
So, we just recorded a new song, as a matter of fact, that Paul
[Stanley] wrote. I can’t tell you more about it. And that’ll be
coming out at some point.”
