KISS, the End of the Road Farewell Tour and What Comes Next
Published on 07/30/2026 at 09:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
KISS brought their long-running rock spectacle to what was billed as a final stop with the End of the Road World Tour. In December 2023 the band closed the tour at Madison Square Garden in New York, a show framed as the end of physical touring for the classic lineup, according to international tour reports and the band’s own statements.
The Long Goodbye on the Road
The End of the Road World Tour began back in early 2019 and stretched across several continents, turning into one of the most extensive farewell runs a rock band has attempted.
Over more than four years KISS moved through North America, South America, Europe and Asia, playing arenas, stadiums and festival stages with a set that mixed deep cuts with reliable anthems like Detroit Rock City and Rock and Roll All Nite.
German Stops on the Farewell Run
For fans based in Germany the crucial moments of this farewell came with the European legs that brought KISS back to major German cities.
The band performed in venues such as Berlin’s Waldbühne and other large German arenas, continuing a live relationship with the country that dates back to their explosive tours of the late 1970s and 1980s, where their theatrical staging found a receptive audience.
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Where the Band Stands Now
After the final Madison Square Garden concert, KISS members emphasized that they were stepping away from traditional touring while keeping the band as an active brand and creative vehicle.
The Musical Core of KISS
KISS formed in New York City in 1973, blending hard rock and early heavy metal with pop hooks and a strong visual identity built on black-and-white face paint, leather outfits and choreographed stage moves.
Their classic 1970s lineup of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss locked into a sound driven by distorted but melodic guitars, four-on-the-floor drumming and sing-along choruses, a formula that carried onto live documents such as Alive! (1975).
KISS at a Glance
- Act: KISS
- Genre: Hard rock / glam rock
- Origin: New York City, United States
- Active since: 1973
- Lineup: Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass), Tommy Thayer (guitar), Eric Singer (drums)
- Label: Universal Music Group (various imprints)
- Key works: Alive! (1975), Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977), Creatures of the Night (1982)
- Current album/single: Monster, released October 9, 2012
- Charts / certifications: Destroyer reached the Top 10 in several territories and was certified multiple platinum in the United States.
- Next live date: no announced live date at present
Frequently Asked Questions about KISS
When did KISS perform the final End of the Road tour show?
The final show of the End of the Road World Tour took place at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 2, 2023, closing more than four years of farewell touring.
Is KISS still considered an active band after the farewell tour?
Although KISS has stopped traditional touring, the band continues as an active brand and creative entity, including the launch of a new virtual avatar project following the final 2023 shows.
Which KISS albums are regarded as key works?
Fans and critics often point to Alive! (1975), Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977) and Creatures of the Night (1982) as central to the band’s classic-era sound and image.
This article is based on publicly available sources from music and tour reporting and aims to provide factual, up-to-date information for music fans in Germany.
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