{
  "id": 19871850,
  "title": "‘I Didn’t Want to Become Fat, Bloated, Naked Elvis’: Why KISS Called It Quits on Touring (And What They’re Up to Now)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/i-didnt-want-to-become-fat-bloated-naked-elvis-why-kiss-called-it",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:44:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/kiss-end-of-the-road-documentary-1236382015/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly three years have passed since KISS played its last concert as a touring act. The group is now revealing behind-the-scenes footage from its End of the Road World Tour, which was a bumpy farewell trek. The documentary, KISS: End of the Road, will premiere on November 19 via KISSOnline.com and will be available for seven days before moving to other platforms. The documentary was directed by DJ Viola, whose previous work includes the 2021 A&E documentary KISStory. Viola aimed to capture the tour as it happened, rather than simply presenting the story from the band's perspective. The documentary provides a glimpse into the emotional, triumphant, and challenging moments of the group's final 50 shows and their homecoming performances at Madison Square Garden. The band faced various challenges during the tour, including production difficulties, Simmons suffering from dehydration, and Stanley battling a severe flu that led to the cancellation of nine shows. Despite these obstacles, the band remained dedicated to delivering an exceptional show for their fans. Stanley and Simmons express their appreciation for the trust placed in them by the documentary crew, allowing them access to almost every aspect of their lives, from rehearsals and travel to makeup application and post-show analysis. The documentary aims to provide an authentic portrayal of KISS, revealing the commitment and dedication that have remained unchanged even after 50 years of touring.",
  "summary": "Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are gearing up for the release of the KISS: End of the Road documentary.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}