Published: January 28, 2016
The original KISS guitarist brings former bandmate Paul Stanley back into the studio for a new take on a rock classic
More than eighteen years after last recording together, Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley have finally reunited on a new track. Fans can hear the long-awaited collaboration through Rolling Stone, marking a landmark moment for KISS followers who have hoped for a musical reunion between the two influential players.
The occasion arrives with the release of Origins Vol. 1, the new album by original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Set for release on April 15, the record features twelve reimagined classic rock tracks and an impressive list of guest appearances. The most notable partnership is Stanley’s contribution to a new rendition of “Fire and Water” by FREE. It is the first time the pair have collaborated since “Psycho Circus” in 1998.
Origins Vol. 1 features the following tracks:
White Room (CREAM)
Street Fighting Man (ROLLING STONES)
Spanish Castle Magic (JIMI HENDRIX) featuring John 5
Fire and Water (FREE) featuring Paul Stanley
Emerald (THIN LIZZY) featuring Slash
Bring It On Home (LED ZEPPELIN)
Wild Thing (THE TROGGS) featuring Lita Ford
Parasite (KISS) featuring John 5
Magic Carpet Ride (STEPPENWOLF)
Cold Gin (KISS) featuring Mike McCready
Till The End of the Day (THE KINKS)
Rock and Roll Hell (KISS)
The tracklist underscores Frehley’s lifelong appreciation for rock history, while the featured artists highlight the respect he commands among musicians across generations.
For fans of KISS, the reunion of Stanley and Frehley is more than a nostalgic surprise. It is a reminder of the chemistry that helped shape one of rock’s most iconic sounds.
Classic riffs, old friendships, and timeless songs collide once again.
