Gene Simmons revealed details about an unexpected musical collaboration between KISS members’ sons in a recent interview with Carl Craft from 95.9 The Rat.
“They [Paul Stanley’s son Evan and Gene Simmons’ son Nick] were pals obviously through their whole lives ‘cuz they bump into each other when they go to see their fathers at work,” Simmons said. “Then all of a sudden, Evan [Stanley] came over to Nick’s [Simmons] house. Now that the KISS touring thing has stopped, Evan brought an acoustic guitar and Nick has got a room where he videos everything and they just started singing.”
“It’s a mindblower. When you hear it, you immediately go, ‘Wow, this is great,'” he continued. “And they were shocked too. It happened so fast that they sat down, started writing songs for this new this other thing. This kind of harmonized sort of Everly Brothers meets Simon and Garfunkel meets Crosby, Stills, Nash. And they’re currently recording their first album.”
“That’s all I’m allowed to say. I’m not allowed to say, but the producer is one of the big guys, one of the big guns,” Simmons added.
KISS fans might expect a heavy rock sound similar to their fathers’ band. However, the project appears to be taking a completely different musical direction.
The collaboration between the KISS heirs has shown promising progress in recent months.
Consequence revealed that the duo has recorded 10 original songs as of February 2025. Their work has evolved rapidly from initial casual recording sessions.
The sons have established their own musical paths independently. AXS TV noted that Evan Stanley fronted the band Amber Wild and opened for KISS during their End of the Road farewell tour. Nick Simmons contributed vocals to various projects, including Gene Simmons’ 2004 track ‘Carnival of Souls’ and Bruce Kulick’s 2010 song ‘Hand to the King.’
Family support for the project has been strong. People highlighted Paul Stanley’s enthusiasm when he praised their recent studio clip as “Magic!!!!” The duo has developed a unique approach. They have shared acoustic covers, including their interpretation of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” in late 2024.
The project has attracted significant industry talent. Emmy-winning songwriter Jacob Bunton has joined as a co-writer. This collaboration marks the first major joint musical effort between the KISS heirs.
