FIRST TIME Hearing Kiss - Hotter Than Hell (Winterland 1975) || They Were Cookin'!! 🔥

[@setonhillstudios]

*You can support the channel with KZbin Channel Memberships or through Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* KISS throwing it down once again! These boys definitely knew how to rock!!

[@eddtucker9779]

I love this era of KISS. They're awesome. Steven, you're awesome too. I love your enthusiasm for music and keep on rockin Brother!!!🎉🎉

[@setonhillstudios]

Really appreciate it! They were definitely hungry back then and put on a crazy show! 🔥

[@eddtucker9779]

@setonhillstudios I saw them live in Greensboro NC in 1977. I was so mesmerized by them. Truly awesome!!

[@martinhegelius7445]

Hotter Than Hell was one of my first albums. I gott it on my birthday at 1976. The second one was Rock and Roll Over, the same day.

[@thepizzaveteran]

At the rate you’re going, you will cover the entire KISS catalog before you know it. I’m really digging it!

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😂 💯

[@RonAlbaneseEntertainment]

Always happy to hear someone appreciate Peter’s playing … as hard rock went on, drumming lost of lot of subtlety and nuance … and that is where Peter exactly excelled, was one-of-a-kind, and awesome!

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

……during the 70’s, Peter Criss was always listed as 3rd best drummer in the rock magazines polls that they always had behind Bonham & Moon. (1976 - 1979) ❤️

[@starchild72]

They tried to make an another amptem (and they reached that goal) and Paul was inspired by all right now from free, i specially love peters groove and the solo and pre solo guitar

[@moiresendiz4102]

Thanks for comment this videos. You are going to be a Classic for us. Your great ""LET'S GOOO"

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😂 Let’s Gooooo!!! Really appreciate it and thanks for hanging out!

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

I love Peters playing this era, just fits perfect

[@ssgoifvet]

Ace's solo at the end is a face melter .... Ace's improvising is sick

[@americanlivesmatter]

Every time just pure Rock and Roll. Guitars and Drums. 1972 - 1979

[@KISSFAN1970]

73

[@memphisrogues]

Love me some KISS! One of the best live shows ever! Have a great weekend!

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Peter has the perfect shuffle going on in this song.

[@setonhillstudios]

Absolutely! 💯

[@richardgrossman9291]

I'm far from being a musician. I'm just a KISS fan. But it is so refreshing to hear these reviews where you recognize their talent. Rock and Roll is a three-chord electrifying, straight-to-your-ears-and-senses music.

[@emerald1805]

Seton Hill Studios: So glad you appreciate Peter’s BD. He actually took lessons from my hero Gene Krupa. Seriously, at that time Kiss were so looked down on, by other bands fans, and absolutely trashed by the press. Kiss weren’t trying to be artsy, and their songwriting was constantly called infantile, & unlistenable. I still have those reviews, and remember the other rock fans who constantly insulted them and looked down on Kiss fans. They certainly had the last laugh. Those (at the time) all powerful critics, have been long forgotten! Kiss hasn’t.

[@dexterjankaren]

Peter Criss is perfect for KISS and yes, he does have great fills. I consider him the Ringo Starr of Heavy Metal.

[@mattstickle2725]

I love that before the vocals even come in you said Paul Stanley's first words before he said them..."COME ON!"Love your work. Keep it up

[@TerryGramlick]

Always great to see the Klassic Kiss lineup live! Love this song. Of course, I love all Klassic Kiss songs. Keep 'em coming!

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

Great Peter drumming, absolutely, seems the tune was composed around the drums licks leading the song, the fills are correct, that`s why Peter Criss is the back bone of classic early and consistent set list, always performed in every live show they held around the world. Many Criss`s heaters around there do exist yet, 50 years after, but the Cat , man , he was really on fire performing all that Winterland live show. Are classics now, today. Salute, from Bogota Colombia, a Kiss nation one, as well.

[@Lovegun-w4s]

Hey Steven, you can't go wrong with the first 6 albums along with Alive 1 and 2 , as well as Double Platinum. So glad you're giving them a good listen to 👍😉💯

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@Lovegun-w4s as you know, the Double Platinum album was released by their label Casablanca. Unmasked and Dynasty were released a little too slick and polished so the label slightly remixed the songs on Double Platinum (DP) to be a little more rough and hard hitting. Originally the members didn't like it but they sold better than Unmasked and Dynasty together. The band got the message and after the experiment of Music From The Elder, Creatures of the Night was rough edged and hard hitting.

[@Lovegun-w4s]

@@m.vondrake5534 I appreciate the feedback, but I'm aware of everything they did 😉

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@Lovegun-w4s reinforcements from the KISS Army 🤟😜

[@johnbigdaddyross2158]

I have met a lot of “stars” and Peter is truly one of the nicest people ever.

[@LJB1031]

I love how excited you get about this. In 50 years of listening to them, I never appreciated the drumming until your reviews.

[@setonhillstudios]

That means so much! 😁

[@DizJake]

Peter was my idol when I was growing up. I'm 51 now. I used to wear the catman makeup and dream of being a drummer because of him.

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@DizJake I play bass because of Gene. Almost all pictures of Me, I stick My Tongue out 🤟😜

[@sumonjamal1653]

Kiss fans described the experience of seeing the band play clubs in the early days as a 'life-altering' show... Imagine seeing 4 guys in face paint and costumes, towering over the audience wearing high-heel boots and the first song kicks in w/ bombs going off and onstage... they see Paul, Gene and Ace w/ guitars (and bass) just slamming the audience... There was no band like Kiss in 1974/ '75. Their managers recalled headlining bands complaining that Kiss was 'upstaging' them... Joe Perry (guitarist of Aerosmith) recalled sharing stages w/ Kiss in the early days and he grumbled that they were more about the show and less about the music, while Aerosmith were 5 guys arguing between songs onstage... Kiss would get such a response opening that headliners could not keep up w/ the enthusiasm they generated from the audience. As a result, no major bands or artists wanted Kiss as an opening band. Kiss would counter critics insisting that if the music wasn't good, they would be run off the stage because people thought they were clowns at first... Their first manager Bill Aucoin was a TV producer and he would film Kiss rehearsing and the band would study the footage and discuss how to improve the visual experience. Peter Criss (drums) was a great talent early on... He loved jazz/ swing music and he brought that to Kiss and made their music 'swing'... His persona was 'the Catman' and it fit him cos his limbs were fast when he played live... It's a pity that he had a bad drug habit and it wrecked his skills on the drums by 1979 to the point where he couldn't play on Kiss records anymore. Paul and Gene rehearsed w/ Peter Criss as a trio at first... and then, they auditioned lead guitarists... They were considering guitarist Bob Kulick when Ace Frehley came in and he was cool... a weird character... and when he jammed w/ the band, the sound clicked and both Paul and Gene knew that Ace was the one for Kiss. However, he too was plagued by drug abuse and alcoholism by 1978... Still, he won over Kiss fans even today.

[@LeviAWilson]

You'll notice that the video was stopped kinda fast at the end. That's because they usually go into their song titled Firehouse, which is the same way they do it on their 1975 Kiss Alive album. I think you would have enjoyed this even more had you done the same thing. You're right about how people always looked down on Peter Chris's drumming. When I playing in metal bands years ago, so did l and and several of my other musician friends. That's because a lot of us were more into bands like Rush, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Ozzy. So, when you're young and comparing Peter Chris's drumming to John Bonham, Neal Peart, Ian Paice and Tommy Aldridge, you can get the picture why we were like that. I didn't learn to appreciate Peter's drumming skills more until l was older. Nice reaction.🎵🎼🎸🎶🎹

[@AarosConcerts]

So freakin rad!!! 🔥🔥 I’ve heard this tune a billion times an it still gives me chills!

[@RonBarracuda]

Happy Saturday! Hotter Than Hell; a perfect example of KISS playing blues style music, but in rock-n-roll. Early KISS, playing rhythm and blues, back to basics rock. Wish they would put out one last album based on music from their original three studio albums.

[@draago4740]

Peter’s pocket groove is strong in this song!

[@ukiahsguitarsolos3436]

More Kiss! Loving this!

[@jeffgoss3351]

more kiss please

[@karaokekraziness3891]

This is the title track to their 2nd album, which I've always considered to be one of their heaviest albums ever.

[@W4rM4chine82]

Were gonna get this place so hot ! Its gonna be hotter than hell!

[@billycain9890]

As a 9-year-old kid this concert blew my f****** mind

[@americanlivesmatter]

Breakout (featuring Ace Frehley)

[@chrisoakley5830]

This song is, of course, from their album, Hotter Than Hell, that whole record is very good.

[@ssgoifvet]

My all time favorite kiss album

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Saw them in ‘76! Incredible!🤘🔥

[@mattharvey968]

Baby Driver and Ladies Room are two great songs by KISS!🤘🏻

[@lw3918]

Domino. Dude the video for Domino. I'm a member of the KISS Army. Been a fan since Phantom of the Park.

[@gobilyghoul]

From a producer standpoint you have to listen to Kiss Ace Frehley Fractured Mirror. It will blow your mind

[@willhorting5317]

Honestly, if he is going to listen to "Fractured Mirror", then he really should listen to the sequels too, IMO. "Fractured Mirror", from Ace's 1978 solo album "Fractured Too", from the debut Frehley's Comet album in, I think 1987(?) "Fractured III", from Ace's Trouble Walkin' album in 1989 "Fractured Quantum", from Ace's Anomaly album in 2009

[@captrik17]

Fire 🔥

[@barberjeff67]

Another blast from my past. These songs are how I learned to play drums by playing along to the record. Peter Criss was amazing in this era, as all the members were. Love the syncopated bass drum groove on this as well! Btw, I just got home from playing with a 17 piece big band! Lol. Peter was influenced by Gene Krupa and big band as well!

[@setonhillstudios]

17 piece band?! Wow!!! You have any footage on your channel? I need to check it out! I’ve been slipping when it comes to playing lately! Keep rocking! 🥁

[@barberjeff67]

​@@setonhillstudiosyes, Green Mountain Swing. There's a few from that band on my channel. I'm their sub drummer. All sorts of stuff on my channel, even a clip from 1988 from a battle of the bands in my area.

[@barberjeff67]

​@@setonhillstudiosI'm waiting for the video from today to be sent to me. I'll let you know when it's uploaded or if you'd like, subscribe!

[@MrMCCONNELL74]

Peter Criss played with some fire in 3/4 of the 70's.around the Deatroyer album that's when hard partying started to take it's toll in later album recordings.They had to get session drummers to help finish the albums to fill in for him.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

That's sad. I was what, maybe 10 when Destroyer came out and I had no idea what was happening in the real world yet. I just remember the solo albums being weird to me considering they were a band. I didn't know what was happening, I just know I started losing interest around that time.

[@setonhillstudios]

Such a shame! 😞

[@W4rM4chine82]

Anton Fig played Drums on dynasty except the song Dirty Livin' and Unmasked

[@OzzyFan80]

I love the fact you are so into KISS they are so much more talented than people think. I love the fact you appreciate their musicianship. They were very hungry. In 1970 Gene and Paul formed a band called Rainbow and changed it to Wicked Lester as to not be confused with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. They the then brought Peter Criss first and then Ace was last IIRC. They had an album that has never been fully released under Epic records only bootleg type releases. Little KISS tidbit for today. Like I mentioned in another one of your vids Kiss was it for me as a little youngster it is what turned me into a rock and roller and then a metalhead years later. I just went and made a KISS playlist of every album on YT like 458 songs LOL when I saw you put this up. I need to go binge watch all of your vids in order. Really love your channel I definitely feed of your enthusiasm. Have a great day Steven.

[@m.vondrake5534]

The song was inspired by FREE "Alright Now". They were all big fans of FREE and the Bad Company that followed.

[@davehind3193]

I had tickets to one of the last 5 shows 1 of three that were cancelled due to Paul being sick I was on my way down to the arena when I found out it was the 4th last show In Toronto. Thanks to you tube I was able to see the very last show at this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqbLdoefrK98pNk . I'm sure you will enjoy it especially the Eric Singer Drum solo. Disappointed that I missed the show but have been fortunate enough to see them 20 -25 times. Proud member of the KISS ARMY since I was 10 years old in 1975

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate it! Definitely have to check it out! Have a great one! 🤘🏻

[@christopherplasse5101]

I love your in the Kiss Rabbit hole, you need to Try Nowhere To Run, Mr Speed, and A Million To One by Kiss. All three are easily top 5 Kiss songs

[@jonathananfinson5332]

Do a song that Ace Frehley sings Like Shock Me or New York Groove

[@puncake2.012]

If you wanna hear great drumming from Peter Criss. I’d have to say his Performance of “Let Me Go Rock ‘N Roll” on the Alive album is absolutely one of his best! Def check it out. You listened to another version of that song but the one on Alive is far better in my opinion. 👍

[@MegaLoucon]

Their albums up to Kiss alive had great songs. Unfortunately, the album couldn't capture the energy of their songs, and they didn't sell, which forced kiss back into the studio to record another album.

[@codapaxace6866]

Der Sound von Kiss aus den 70zigern war einfach besser . Das lag zu 100 % an Peter Criss Schlagzeug spiel........und Ace in seiner Hoch Zeit . Ich bin jetzt 56 Jahre Alt und Kiss Fan seit dem ich 10 Jahre alt war . Schöne Grüße aus Germany ........Guter Kanal....... mach weiter so 😉

[@LesKrupa]

Even Gene and Paul hated on Peter, saying he was tone deaf because Eric Carr had a nice thunderous tone. They did not understand his Jazz background and Peter’s love of Gene Krupa, whom you should check out. Great KISS review as always.

[@thunderspike1892]

Check out the Music From The Elder album from 1981. Totally different style. Eric Carr just joined. The last album with Ace Frehley before the reunion. A concept album. Check out Odyssey, The Oath, Just A Boy and Under The Rose. Odyssey was written by Tony Powers and features some of the best Paul Stanley vocals ever. An album that fans either love or hate. I originally didn't like it but today think it's one of the best

[@williamreiser3118]

13 when came out 01/20/1962 young puppy yes was into KISS hard kiss army member 1976

[@RockinMamaT]

Let's Gooooo! I don't know if you've done God gave rock and roll to you live yet...but could you please 🙏 Great reaction and Peace out 🙏 ✌️ ☮️

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Whew! I thought you put the boys down for a while after a really nice run. But nope! My boy comes through again!!🤘🤘Although not one of my favs, the musicianship in here was straight fire. Paul Stanley doesn't sound as good live as he does in the studio, IMO. I'll leave it there. Gene is the man on vocals for me - ESPECIALLY live. So happy you're enjoying this ride and are staying on it. Idk every Kiss song, even from my fav time period, but especially during my least fav era, so I'm excited to go on this journey. I learn a lot from you on the tech aspects of the music but I learn a lot of general info from the Seton Hill family. Shout out to you all🤟🤟

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

I'm not sure, but i don't think double kick bass drum kits were available Until the mid eighties. Only if you had two bass drums or two drummers

[@tonyowens6470]

Despite what Gene and Paul said about him (they hey had to to show him "how to play"), he, along with Ace, was what made KISS!!!

[@MusicandCatLover-vc6jb]

Peter Criss has the same drum styles like Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts: less is more (and better)!

[@gregcissell345]

You should check out Unholy off kisses Revenge album.

[@Ozarkprepper643]

I think this was just before Gene Simmons grafted a cow tongue onto his.😂 We all felt funny with no we knew it wasn't true. Or was it? Early seventies everybody walked around on platform shoes. Two or three inches was common but sometimes they were a little bigger. Kiss raised it to a whole new level. We all like Kiss music even if we made fun. No bigger name Poked fun at kiss then Alice Cooper Welcome To My Nightmare 🚜🤠🐂

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😆

[@MrJohnnyNightrain]

Rip, rip… rip and destroy.

[@LJB1031]

Digging deep for that one😂

[@OneOddTodd63]

Haven't thought about that in years. I have a digital copy of the movie. Just for the memories.

[@glenaleksis4589]

Genes brother was only child

[@robsingletary2383]

@@glenaleksis4589 ACK!!....Easy Catman,They are serious....And they've got guns.....

[@glenaleksis4589]

@@robsingletary2383 ack!

[@ausbornbred7358]

When Peter was on he was great but unfortunately, the drugs he was doing definitely didn't help. It was a shame. He hung around Ace too much lol

[@OneOddTodd63]

Yeah, Ace and the bottle. Peter and his drugs. It was what, two years after this performance they did the 4 solo albums trying to keep the band going? Ace's was the most successful of the solo albums. His cover of New York Groove was a top 40 hit. On the Destroyer album Ace says there are songs he didn't play on because he was drunk and didn't show at the studio. Time is money, so they got a session player to fill in for him. Bob Erzin ran a tight ship in the recording sessions. As Peter got into the drugs more his playing did suffer. I've seen film where he just quits in the middle of a song. Another whete he keeps messing up the timing. Some say that was intentional as tensio s were rising in the band. Crazy stuff. Ace lastest with them till his car wreck in 1982. His injuries kept him from touring for two years, I believe. Maybe three. They couldn't wait for him. They went through several guitarists. Ace documents the wreck in his solo song Rock Soldiers.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Getting caught up Steve. A total crunch and punch fest. I was 16 then lol.

[@joomomma9463]

They were influenced by the Beatles

[@chadbridges4775]

You never heard Hotter than Hell what is was listening to that 3rd grade

[@setonhillstudios]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@randyparmley5009]

They hate on peter cos they cant match his drumm skills he is famous an iconic were are they no were an they will never go any were

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Dude, you stopped the video before the song was over! But I’m still going to buy you a $20 coffee! Let’s go! 🤘🏻😁 Edit: I just realized you can only get five dollars on buy me a coffee. Dude, let me know if you have a different way to send you some more cash. 🤘🏻😁

[@setonhillstudios]

@@davidbrucemusicvideo That’s all that was on the clip. They were transitioning into Firehouse next I believe. The original video is linked in the description if you want to check it out! 🤘🏻 As far as donations go, you are free to buy multiple “coffees”, one, or none at all. Whatever you feel led to or not led to give, I’m cool with it! Thanks for hanging out and watching with me! Loving the journey and this song was so much fun! 🤘🏻

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@setonhillstudios right on. I own the original DVD of the entire concert, so I didn’t know this particular clip shut off. My bank declined the transaction and asked me if this was a scam, so I cleared that up. I went back into the app, and I now realize how I can actually give you more than five dollars. So I’m sending a 20 your Way, brother! Let’s go! 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻

[@setonhillstudios]

@@davidbrucemusicvideo Really appreciate your generosity! I do not take it for granted and it really helps the channel and allows me to continue making videos! Have a blessed day and thanks again! We are gonna keep rocking some KISS that’s for sure!!! 🔥

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@setonhillstudios You’re welcome. 🙂 Let’s go! 😁

[@setonhillstudios]

@@davidbrucemusicvideo Let’s Gooooo!!!!

[@ryanweatherman-holt4805]

Hotter than Hal. 😂

[@holysmokes5817]

When I was 14 years old the "Love Gun" album came out and was entranced by the fire, tongue, blood, and the varied costumed characters. But, musically, I never ever got it....they actually suck pretty bad as musicians. Thinking "Spinal Tap."

[@setonhillstudios]

I disagree! There are so many artists today that can’t even play an instrument because they just run software from a computer. While they might not be the most technical musicians ever, they have definitely written some bangers and their career spanned decades! Thanks for swinging by! 🤘🏻

[@willhorting5317]

@holysmokes5817 obviously you are free to have that opinion. Were KISS equals to early Kansas; Queen; Pink Floyd; The Moody Blues; or even Rush? (As a diehard KISS fan since '76), I can honestly say that no they were not. However, they were never trying to be! Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. That doesn't mean that the band "sucks". I have personally known a lot of people that have sworn Nirvana and REM are the best that has ever existed. Personally, I can't stand either of them. But I also don't claim that they suck. I simply don't care for their style of music.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

You want the best you got the best lip-syncing band in the world KISS.

[@setonhillstudios]

Love your consistency! 🤣