KISS - Creatures Of The Night (Promo 1982)

One of the lost gems KISS didn't include in the Kissology series. With Ace on guitar (for the last time) KISS played Creatures of the Night in lip-sync several times during their promotional TV tour in Europe.
This is not an official video!!! It's a little montage I made with the best scenes from that tour... the closest thing we'll ever get to a Promo Video for this great tune.
Enjoy!!!

[@billjannusch]

"Creatures Of The Night" was one of the best ever KISS albums to me! I love everything they have done, especially the early years, with Ace and Peter, but this record, the second with drummer Eric Carr, and first album to feature Vinnie Vincent on guitar(among other special guests, even though Ace was featured in promotions), was one of the heaviest albums ever and truly chillingly awesome. I love every album KISS ever made to this day, but this one of my top favorites..

[@leokimvideo]

Agree. Paulk at his vocal best Eric doing the best drumming the band ver had. Vinnie brought in a very fresh style and somehow was accepted by the Ace fans..Unlike Tommy of today.

[@muziktrkr]

The album did "tank" *pun intended* but it's been acknowledged as one of their best albums.

[@CrazyLG72]

I heard this song in 82 and was blown away..Kiss being serious and heavy good...incredible album ..This album would of been a big seller if this was released after Unmasked..The Elder killed most of their fans ..To get attention they took off the makeup for LIU and the rest is Kisstory

[@rickwaldo4150]

I no liked vinnie but this album was great

[@stevenself4995]

How much of the guitar did Ace play on Creatures? I really want to know.

[@69kevroletfastback33]

Creatures of the Night is one of the best Kiss songs ever, period!

[@CharlieA623Official]

A truly underrated and overlooked kiss album. This should’ve been a bigger success

[@monorailred1]

Best album, Eric Carr the best, poor guy, tears for him.

[@haydenrockz2471]

What a beautiful thing to say. I miss him too. My favourite drummer For a band from the 70s like kiss, aerosmith, Black sabbath, And I bet alot of glam bands were inspired by them. And also when it comes to glam metal its just so amazing but when you like kiss, And ac dc And Judus priest there's nothing wrong with that, And also. May this cool man rest in peace up in heaven. I miss him, He is my fav drummer with The drummers for Yngwie malmsteen, Firehouse, Silient rage, Spread angle, And the ones for the almighty Alice Cooper.!

[@kirklothert3435]

We miss the Fox

[@tombstonejones9581]

This and Revenge are the best Kiss albums after their classic run in the 70s

[@jamesstephenson2644]

Absolutely!!! Out does destroyer album!!! Saw Eric CAR IPREFORM IN FOXFACE MET WALKED AND TALK ED TO GEAN SIMMONS 'DOULBLE' EVEN SORTA MET ACES(USED TO BE) 'BODY GUARD' (!!!) 4-17- 83 SF Motley crue crue opens VINNIE PLAYED WAY THE THE F..K TO HIGH PITCHED FKKN HURT MY EARS ITS OBVIOUS THAT GEAN MADE A HORRIBLE MISTAKE PAUL TOO ERIC WAS WAS A RUSH A SELF MADE GUY NO SCHOOLING I THINK THE STORY GOES LIKE HE STARTED WITH TV GUIDES AND I GUESS MAYBE BUCKETS GOT A DRUM SET AT SOME POINT AND SOMEWHERE AROUND8 81-83 DID SIGNE ON AS THIER NEW DRUMMER reliable followed the plan had a cool style truly bad ass But if you into other things then you prolly don't get it N I'm officially a 1st generation fan of the 70ies n tired of trying to splain It To me kiss ran like a drag racing enginethe drummer mimics the piston fire ,get it? peter was like say half assed 87 octain that choked it up Eric CAR was the 100+octain that the moter so desperately needed no other Iway can say it man rest in peace thunder paws (respectfully)............ THEN SAW THEM W BRUCE IN 85

[@jamesstephenson2644]

No makeup and even a more rabbid fan base too queens reich opens 85 oakland ca

[@scottroberts3011]

I had lost faith in KISS with Unmasked and The Elder. Then they returned with Creatures. Wow. Heavy once again.

[@adriankasparek]

I must aggree: One of best albums ever made by a band! Good Times!

[@atomkraft69]

This footage was done in Italy in December 1982... and I was watching it that very night... as a little 13 year old devil.

[@marcocappa3738]

Partly in Italy....discoring November 28,1982

[@atomkraft69]

Wrong, they went to Discoring as well... but, in that occasion, they sang "I love it loud"...😉😉@@marcocappa3738

[@atomkraft69]

Wrong, they went to Discoring as well... but, in that occasion, they sang "I love it loud"... 😉😉@@marcocappa3738

[@MsTstang]

RIP Eric Carr you will always be missed ...Also the best Kiss will ever have ..You deserve so much more credit then what they gave you ….

[@ystermannexe]

So tru

[@michaelstratton6701]

The best is the original line up, KISS ALIVE

[@kingofdragontown9680]

@ No disrespect to the late and extremely great Fox, but I love Singer a bit more. Revenge being my favorite KISS album may give me that bias, admittedly.

[@TheCatzMeowMix]

@TStang… I can’t see Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley giving ANYONE Credit FOR ANYTHING. I think Eric Carr OUT DOES both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley… but hey… we CAN’T HAVE THAT… now can we? Gene and Paul both think they can do EVERYTHING… ALL BY THEMSELVES.

[@onewiththeragingwind6730]

They gave him plenty of credit back in the day not sure about now but they always talked him up and respected him in the 90s

[@prettyboyfloydms]

My favorite song from one of my favorite KISS albums. When I first heard that opening drum, I completely freaked out!!!! It still ROCKS my world!!!!!!

[@nakatakafka]

How come have I lived my entire life (40 years old) without knowing this masterpiece until yesterday?????????????????

[@jasonloki]

As the saying goes "Better late then never".

[@Hawiianlion67]

WHAT!!!!

[@joerevere937]

Both albums they recorded with Vinnie Vincent on lead guitar and Eric Carr on drums are their best. Creatures of the Night and Lick It Up.

[@TheCatzMeowMix]

@David Deutschland… Have you heard… I LOVE IT LOUD yet? I was in 7th grade when that song came out. Wait until you hear THAT SONG!!! You’ll LOVE IT LOUD too!!!!

[@clwww]

@@joerevere937vinnie only played on a few songs

[@prettyboyfloydms]

To this day, the opening intro to "Creatures..." gives me chills!!!! Paul's grungy voice and the "cha-ga cha-ga cha-ga cha-ga" riffs during the verses ROCKS!!!!

[@oskar-pi4pb]

same here

[@elciocataldo777]

Voltando ao tempo nesse exato e pensando que no ano seguinte desse vídeo em 1983 eu iria vê esses caras o vivo no Maracanã, pô cara era só galera nova começando a gostar de Heavy metal e eu fui uns contemplados 🤘🇧🇷 foi muito foda !! É Kiss!!!

[@nazareschwenck5340]

Nós fomos!

[@elciocataldo777]

​@@nazareschwenck5340pôde crê que sim!!!!🤘🤘

[@nikkisixx7395]

One of the best Rock & Roll bands ever!

[@stardemonspacecat]

Oh, HELL YES !!!

[@omaramador4669]

When this song/ album came out electrified the air. We were so young I remember my friend saying “ I got the KISS new album “ and we ran to listen and see the album cover. That transition from orchestra to heavy metal was………..🫣🫣😜😜🤪🤪 crazy. Those drums sound, the NEW DRUMMER . 👍👍🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🤟🤟🤟

[@sherrystamps5524]

I love all of KISS music but this is far the best of KISS.This is the greatest song ever

[@joewaked6062]

Idk why this album did not sell well. The tour bombed as well,,,,

[@scottmcclure4855]

Best KISS album IMHO. Even though Ace didn't play on this...this album is a masterpiece. I love how heavy this album is and how dark the cover and their look is.

[@yeailikeu]

Hey but they worship Satan!

[@benpowell8314]

Fab, are you sure about them worshipping Satan?

[@yeailikeu]

@@benpowell8314 Well, at least Gene (and maybe Paul): Gene's look is quite explicit, don't you think?

[@yeailikeu]

@@benpowell8314 I mean look at Gene's stage outfit, look at his make up (black angel wings on his eyes)...

[@benpowell8314]

Fab, yes of course! I was thinking that they could have pulled off this fame and fortune without that little hooker. With there talent and unique look it should work 100 percent no matter what.

[@Webgkil]

I'd really love to know how metalheads in their teens aka guys like Hetfield, Mustaine, Hanneman etc reacted to this when it came out. Cause if you close your eyes, and get past the stage persona and glitter, this is a damn heavy as f$ck metal song!!!!

[@mtlsixshooter]

Best KISS album

[@LinkRocks]

They most likely had moved on from KISS and probably didn't hear this album or if they did they thought, "Cool" but it didn't resonate with them. KISS was old news in 1982 so it didn't matter what they put out at that point.

[@markymarco2570]

Isn't "kill'em all" from 1982 or 83?

[@markymarco2570]

When this album was released Kill'em All repertoire was already being played live by Metallica. This song is pretty much based on an Ozzy song. I don't remember the name now, but it was heavier than this one.

[@kingofdragontown9680]

Considering a lot of 80s metal bands ripped off this song, I imagine they loved this record.

[@user-ii4hr2mt6o]

Enjoying the song, and loving Eric ❤

[@willshow5958]

one of my fav albums ever

[@bluesnags7711]

After Unmasked & The Elder I can see how expectations were low but this album is my favorite of all time. I love it loud because I LOVE ERICS DRUMS LOUD!! Long live the FOX RIP ERIC CARR

[@thomasnee270]

Dynasty, Unmasked, and The Elder were pretty good albums for what they were intended to be (disco, pop-rock, and a concept album) but Creatures of the Night is definitely a legitimate heavy metal album. It's definitely my favorite Kiss album.

[@lincolnparc8897]

Phenomenal! This song gives me chillz!!!

[@paulgambell1448]

My 1st concert Phoenix Arizona March 1983. Ace was gone enter Vinnie Vincent. Eric's drum kit was killer! A totally bombastic show!

[@pauljones5278]

What a kick ass album this is and one of my favourite bands best if not the best album so far c'mon kiss we need another now

[@kzbxvz]

KISS 1982 just a year before their official unmasking, brilliant!

[@renecruz8973]

I saw this tour at the Civic Center Auditorium Bill Graham Center San Francisco April 3rd 1983 & Mötlëy Crüe opened up💋🤘

[@deweyp2376]

I remember this song/album! I was 12 and so happy to see the return of the band I loved!

[@greymajickjedi]

So glad there's actually a video for this. One of Kiss' best on that album, or in their career. HOW GREAT IS IT TO SEE ERIC CARR AGAIN?!? i still can hear him...... EVDERY TIME IT THUNDERS

[@DennisAlves1982-1998]

Steve said the Whammy Bar, Trem Stuff in the "Creatures" Solo, was from a Real, Original Floyd Rose Trem Bridge and Lock Nut System, he had recently gotten, upgraded one of his Guitars to, around 1982

[@ZumaDogg]

KISS was SO over at this point. But, as hard-core fan, I still bought the album the day it came out. It was such a suprise and great feeling that such a comeback was made on this album.

[@DennisAlves1982-1998]

I got to know Steve Farris a little bit when I was a GUITAR Center Sales associate for a few years, amazed to meet and Sell some Music Gear he needed, to the PRO Studio Guitarist' Guy who Recorded the Coolest, Greatest KISS Lead Solo ever

[@CrazyLG72]

DennyDenner yeah Steve was almost a Kiss member ..Kiss gave these players additions and actually used their solos for the album..no big deal to me

[@christopherpotter6650]

My favorite song on the Creatures of the Night album is War Machine! It makes me imagine all the wars throughout history! 🤘🎸🪖

[@MopvyzoUSA1]

It is cool to see ACE in this vid. One of my fave KISS songs from that album.

[@metalred74]

One of the band's FINEST moments!

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

I wish KISS would have played Saint and Sinner in concert.

[@GerritKiss]

Wow..thanks.greetings from Holland

[@BigJman3000]

It took 4 guitarists to make up for Ace, so wish that he could have played on this amazing album.

[@Neilbear5820]

kick ass find.

[@shelbygrace8816]

I want this record so bad!!! Actually, no I NEED this record.

[@smp7077]

Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davelapp2496]

A great album with music that still holds up.All killer with no filler!😝

[@jamesgreszczuk1670]

I absolutely love how Eric Carr plays his drums, Eric kicks serious ass on the drums! Jim Greszczuk

[@Fluery]

Such a GREAT song! I had a paper route in the 80s and used to blare this on my Walkman delivering the papers. Also to get this cassette I paid a lot to the other kid (Neil) that had the other half of the block, we both liked heavy metal but I couldn't find Creatures of the Night anywhere and had to have it. It was worth it.

[@skorpionrazor]

You did a great job, I thought it was the official video!

[@RockoVanRoman]

I did this a looong time ago, just for me. I thought the title track of the record needed a video. It's not the best editing I've ever done but then the source material was all over the place, so I had to play with what I had.

[@BAK-zl5yn]

The best album of KISS, yes

[@DallasPix]

**PERSONNEL For the album/cd "Creatures of The Night"* Paul Stanley - rhythm guitar, vocals Ace Frehley - lead guitar (credited, but does not appear on the album) Gene Simmons - bass guitar, vocals, rhythm guitar on "Killer" and "War Machine" Eric Carr - drums, percussion, backing vocals, bass guitar on "I Still Love You" *Uncredited musicians* Vinnie Vincent - lead guitar on "Saint and Sinner", "Keep Me Comin'", "Danger", "I Love It Loud", "Killer", and "War Machine" Robben Ford - lead guitar on "Rock and Roll Hell" and "I Still Love You" Steve Farris - lead guitar on "Creatures of the Night" Jimmy Haslip - bass guitar on "Danger" Mike Porcaro - bass guitar on "Creatures of the Night" Adam Mitchell - rhythm guitar and end lick on "Creatures of the Night" Karat Faye - OD Engineer

[@luisruizalvarez6860]

DallasPix Fucking awesome! Pure quality musicians.

[@MichaelSouhoka]

The late Mike Porcaro was the bassist of Toto, brother of Steve Porcaro and the late Jeff Porcaro.

[@rodneywilson5256]

Thanks for the COTN breakdown of the musicians and behind the scenes and thanks for the video

[@HansZell]

KISS does not play much on this album it seems. Instead we got a lot of quality musicians (except Vinnie Vincent, who sucks).

[@Iveteschavareto]

Melhor Álbum 🤘🏽

[@yazidsimmons4442]

Sr carr!!!!! Magistral batería.......we're creatures of the night...... Forever!!!!!!!!!!

[@josemarcelonunezcortez5083]

tremendo album...y este un temazo......Eric Carr...la bateria suena tremenda .!!

[@gustavogomesdossantos5599]

Ótima musica perfeita desde 1985 quando eu tinha 15 anos de idade já curtia kiss e sempre vou curtir kiss para sempre

[@mariaazevedoazevedo8668]

Excelente banda boa música bons tempos

[@hfopr]

This is awesome. It's still sort of modern sounding after all these years.

[@carnivalofsouls2047]

Creatures of the Night tour was one of KISS's finest hours!

[@brunovallesmunoz4757]

Fierce display of POWER!

[@alejandrodominguez5065]

BY FAR, THE MOST HEAVY, SOLID, ARMONIC AND STRONG VOCALS EVER FROM KISS!!! WE MISS YOU ERIC CARR!!!

[@surfsup5757]

Creatures showcased what a powerhouse Eric Carr was behind the kit.

[@Deathwing2001]

Hey this is great! I always wanted to see the whole version of this when I saw the small clip of it on Kiss X-treme Close Up. Thanks for putting this up!

[@ritchieuchiha81]

Great video!! Thanks for posting!!

[@ratpacknyc6910]

this was kiss best lineup and best album

[@rodneywoodall5010]

Thanks for posting this,really enjoyed it!

[@user-sd8qv9jw4m]

Had a KISS poster on my wall in year 9..... had their Hotter than Hell album in Japanese.... Rock on❤❤❤

[@andreatranchino]

Loving KISS since 1978 🤘🎸🎤🔥Hugs from Chile 😘🇨🇱❤️

[@ghoulsinner9995]

For me the best guitar solo of all songs of Kiss. Such a masterpiece!!!

[@mrmoto66]

Played by Steve Fariss

[@klausburkin5150]

Danke Eric

[@danielrabioso]

UN CLASICO DE LOS 80 KISS.criaturas de la noche

[@user-ff9jq3ti2i]

❤❤❤ from Holland

[@mkl62]

One of the heaviest hits by KISS and IMO, a very under-rated LP. KISS was going through a lot at this point in their careers, especially in the lead guitar department. Ace was on his way out and Vinnie Vincent was being phased in.

[@MichaelSouhoka]

KISS should make this official, that will be cool!

[@ssiknick83]

One of the best KISS songs imo. It rocks hard !!

[@pauloroberto305]

Pra mim e umas das melhores musica dessa banda maravilhosa

[@JefferyWoodcock]

Kiss, you had your 50 years of fame, give it up, quit rehashing old footage and bow out gracefully.

[@edstar83]

I was like 5 years old when these guys were around and I still remember the music cos my sister used to listen to them all the time. classic!!!

[@nthlns]

this song SLAPS omg

[@Rambo-Gaming]

I love rocking out to this song! This and the "Alive III" version of Detroit Rock City. Headbanging, playing air guitar, I love it!

[@bareknuckles2u]

Great video!

[@KIMMYSSONG]

Blessings always, Kimmy

[@matheustarpinian2611]

monsters !!!! giants!!!! masterpiece!!!!!! cheers from brasil !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teknofil007]

Fantastic. I Love them. Kiss In 70 and 80 was BIG!!!

[@LeonardoGarcia-ki2kq]

criaturas nocturnas me agrada mucho está canción que estilo con Paul unico

[@leepifer7645]

Connaisseurs know that Creatures is one of top 3 best Kiss albums.

[@louisdimov8956]

HEY 🥰 THIS IS DA BEST!!!!THIS IS KISS!! CANT WAIT FOR DA KISS CONCERTS IN MELBOURNE N PERTH!!!!LETS ROK N ROLL ALNITE PARTY EVERY DAY!!!🥰

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Mayb the "boys" will open for kiss in Perth while you eat a salami sandwich 😋

[@HazeFace100]

awesome track and album cool to see a promo clip of this song

[@mrkshaker]

Yes❤

[@ratpacknyc6910]

this is my favorite kiss song of all time

[@nazareschwenck5340]

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT!

[@albertluna6496]

Awesome👍

[@martinhouse9158]

I’ve always wondered what Ace thought of this song, he promoted it and the tour but never said his opinion of it. The closest thing he’s come to anything associated with this album was perform “I love it loud” live w/ Peter from 1999-2000…

[@tabithanorwood3455]

I love it so much God blessed you

[@bleedforme1981]

Also on a side note,Coldgin94 the man you mentioned Steve Farris was the guitarist of 80s atmospheric pop band Mr. Mister!

[@AxterAstelium]

Una de las rolas más chidas de Kiss

[@bruno21265]

uma das melhores do kiss!!!Eric Carr detonando na bateria

[@diego67.5]

These are probably the best concerts of kiss of the 80's

[@acecollens]

For you, Allan "Merlin" (RIP 2019), Souvenirs, I miss you...

[@Rambo-Gaming]

I remember when they released two different covers for this album. One of them with make-up and one of them without it. Always loved this song as well as "I Love It Loud." These guys are the reason I decided to take up the guitar.

[@scottcayouette6829]

The non make up version was a re-release in 1987. Same songs, just in a different order.

[@scottcayouette6829]

I almost forgot they also did promotional copies in South America with Vinnie air-brushed over Ace on the cover. I have a copy of it, very rare LP.

[@Ringey247]

Amazing song !!!!!! Rock legends .

[@pepey9917]

Thanks for sharing!!! Hi from México 👏👏😱👏

[@kylejensen7404]

powerfull on the drums from Eric Carr RIP

[@user-tn4fd6tp3p]

Q buenos son madre Eric Carr .lebda un toque muy especial. Y Paul lleva él rock and roll en la sangre.y así lo expresa. 💪💪🎸🎸😍😍😍😍🥁🦇

[@RocketToRuin]

This video totally lives up the awesomeness of the song. Great Job!

[@gabrieldiwester]

Kiss was advanced for that times. In USA, the Heavy Metal was more popular a few years leater when bands like Metallica or Megadeth became more famous. Even after Guns N Roses this kind of genre was more listen it in the mainstreem. Creatures Of The Night wasn´t a very sold album, but I think that was more recognized over time.

[@pasifinland]

Eric Carr. Best Kiss drummer ever