2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ace Frehley will release Space Invader, his first new solo album in five years, via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) on June 24th, 2014. The album will include at least nine brand new original songs as well as a cover of Steve Miller’s The Joker. This album is the first release under Frehley’s new universal deal on eOne Music.
Frehley has released an official statement surrounding the exciting news:
“Life on Earth has been very good to me, and the body of work I’ve created over the years has withstood the test of time. Today I see no obstacles before me and my creativity has never been more fine tuned. Growing up in an Alien world has enhanced my senses and allowed me to succeed where others would have failed. The best is yet to come!”
Widely known as the original “Space Ace” and founding guitarist for 16 cumulative years (over 2 tenures) of the multi platinum selling rock band KISS, Frehley is demonstrably the most popular original member. In addition to having the best selling solo album career (vintage or current) among the original foursome, Frehley’s self titled Ace Frehley, released in 1978, went on to sell over one million copies, producing the only Top 40 single, “New York Groove,” from any of the legendary KISS solo albums; (peaking at #13). The massive hit was most recently featured in an episode of cult show Entourage and was also KISS’ second bestselling download in 2012, besting such KISS Army anthems as I Was Made For Lovin’ You, Beth and Calling Dr. Love even after 36 years.
Since departing from KISS, Frehley went on to release four more solo albums and one live EP including his most recent effort, Anomaly in 2009, which debuted at #27 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and received a welcoming response among critics. “Anomaly shows why many rock and metal guitarists list ‘Space Ace’ as a prime six-string influence,” said Rolling Stone.
Ace Frehley will participate in the 2014 Revolver Golden Gods Awards show by presenting the Dimebag Darrell “Best Guitarist” Award alongside label-mate Zakk Wylde. The awards show will take place on April 23rd, 2014 at the Club Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now. Frehley comments, “It’s exciting to finally be part of the Golden Gods, awards and an honor to be part of any Dimebag memorial award. He was a friend, and I know everyone misses him, as do I.”
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Cheers to you, Ace! Show the world & that wannabe (Tommy Thayer) what a REAL guitarist can do. My opinion is that Simmons & Stanley keep dogging Ace & Peter to build up hype; that there really WILL be a reunion (for a song or 2, anyway). If Simmons can’t see the dollar signs that it would bring, than he’s an idiot!!!
Gary, no reunion, guaranteed. Stop dreaming, sorry.
Gary, it just ain’t gonna happen.
In all honesty, Paul can’t sing anymore, he is the one who can’t cut it anymore. I’m glad I saw them twice on the reunion tour. I love the original KISS, but a reunion now, would ruin whatever “magic” there’s left? In my opinion.
Besides, I don’t think that Ace and Peter want to do it again – especially not now with all Paul and Genes manure attacks. They should only do it for their induction to the Rock Hall of Shame…
Gary, if you didn’t get to see them during the reunion tour, I feel sorry for you and understand why you’d like a reunion to happen.
Ace is back
Excited to hear aces version of the joker. I bet he gives it an ozone vibe which I loved!
Eddie: The new issue of RS was surprising a very good read, and I found Ace & Peter part particularly interesting. Ace said he licensed his make-up whereas Peter acknowledged regrettably sold his. Any idea when the license on Ace’s makeup is up? Take it back Ace and stop this KISS farce from continuing! You’ve always been my favorite member of KISS Ace because you’ve always been true to yourself. Can’t wait for the new music!
Ace is delusional he SOLD the makeup I dont know why he said that. As if he’d ever sue Kiss…ridiculous
Love Ace’s playing. Great to see that Ace is giving us a new album and that it only took him 3 years to complete this one as opposed to the 20 years for Anomaly. Good thing he has a record contract and therefore a deadline to get this album out. I am sure that the record company wanted the record out in April to capitalize on the hall of fame attention, but Ace’s laziness couldn’t meet that deadline. Gotta say I am tired of him doing cover songs, would much rather hear a “B side ” original song, than him doing a cover. Why doesn’t he just put out an album of cover songs and get it out of his system. I always found that his cover songs have detracted attention from the remainder of his original songs on each album. Still hoping for an epic album here. Hopefully we get one, not holding my breath. If not it will still be better than anything that kiss puts out.