Thursday, August 13, 2026

KISS Celebrates 1976 Anaheim Stadium Concert 50th Anniversary With New Live Album

 

KISS have announced the upcoming release of KISS DESTROYS ANAHEIM ’76, commemorating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic shows in KISStory. On August 20th, 1976 KISS’ The Spirit Of ’76 Tour (aka the Destroyer Tour) landed in Anaheim, CA, packing out the Anaheim Stadium with over 42,000 fans – the largest crowd to date for the band at that time. 

Originally recorded by Eddie Kramer on that KISStoric night, Eddie has newly mixed this concert from the original multi-track tapes. KISS DESTROYS ANAHEIM ‘76 marks the first time this historic show will be officially available to the public and will be released on August 21st. 


KISS Army members can access exclusive materials launched to celebrate the news. Members can access a first listen of freshly mixed soundbites, concert material and new insights directly from Gene and Paul sharing their memories of the famed show. This and savings on the digital album are available at KISSOnline. In the meantime, check out the version "Do You Love Me" from Anaheim below. 
 

KISS DESTROYS ANAHEIM ‘76 will be available in several formats, including:

  • Deluxe SHM-CD (KISS OAS Exclusive) - Premium SHM-CD made in Japan (playable on all CD players) in a softpak case, along with a 60-page book filled with extensive liner notes by Ken Sharp, unreleased photos & memorabilia imagery – all showcased in a slipcase. 
  • Deluxe 2LP Picture Disc (KISS OAS Exclusive) - Exclusive to this edition, the 60+ min concert is pressed on 2-LP Picture Disc vinyl, along with a 40-page book filled with extensive liner notes by Ken Sharp, unreleased photos & memorabilia imagery – all showcased in a slipcase.
  • 2LP Color Vinyl (D2C Exclusive) - Pressed on 2-LP color vinyl and includes an insert featuring liner note highlights from the Deluxe version, unreleased photos & memorabilia imagery.
  • CD (All Retail) -  Single CD with a booklet featuring liner note highlights from the Deluxe version, unreleased photos & memorabilia imagery.
  • 2LP (All Retail)- Pressed on 180-gram 2-LP black vinyl and includes an insert featuring liner note highlights from the Deluxe version, unreleased photos & memorabilia imagery.
  • Digital - Download the newly mixed this 60+ minute concert from the original multi-track tapes
Tracklist:

1.    Detroit Rock City

2.    King Of The Night Time World

3.    Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll

4.    Strutter

5.    Hotter Than Hell

6.    Nothin’ To Lose

7.    Cold Gin

8.    Ace Frehley Guitar Solo

9.    Shout It Out Loud

10. Do You Love Me

11. Gene Simmons Bass Solo

12. God Of Thunder

13. Peter Criss Drum Solo / God Of Thunder

14. Rock And Roll All Nite

15. Deuce

16. Firehouse

17. Black Diamond

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KISS Celebrates 1976 Anaheim Stadium Concert 50th Anniversary With New Live Album

  KISS have announced the upcoming release of KISS DESTROYS ANAHEIM ’76 , commemorating the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic shows...