Kiss - Rock n' Roll Hell

From the album "Creatures of the Night" 1982 (4th track) of the rock band Kiss ( from USA)
*Line Up:
Paul Stanley -- Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Gene Simons -- Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals
Eric Carr (R.I.P.) -- Drums & Vocals
*Guest:
Robben Ford -- Lead Guitar
*Lyrics:
Rock And Roll Hell
(Gene Simmons/Bryan Adams/Jim Vallance)
Been under fire sixteen years, just waitin' for his time tocome
He fought the lies, fought back the tears, can't wait to hearthat starting gun
There ain't nobody gonna step on his dreams
So he held his hands high and screamed
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, take me far away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
He's on the edge, he can feel it in his heart
This time the pressure's really on
He's gonna fight it, might even steal a guitar
This time tomorrow he'll be gone
There ain't nobody gonna tell him what to do
Think he's a little like me and you
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, take me far away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
He's on the run, won't stand for second place, but his turn maynever come
He's not a victim, you can see it in his face
But he can't see what he's become
Well, he wants it bad, but he wants no charity
He seems to think it's his destiny
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, take me far away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, take me far away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away
Get me out of this rock and roll hell
* P.S. Encourage the musicians and artists you admire and like, always buying the CD!

[@mikehunt8992]

Best drum sound I have ever heard.

[@samsmith5004]

I agree , eric carr had a sound that was just power , it's hard and badass , he was my favorite drummer ever, paul and gene found a one an only, and lucky for them lol..rip Eric Carr best ever!!!!

[@markrazack4866]

Eric carr

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

If only every Kiss album was this heavy and primal

[@bobby1970]

Rayn Wolfsbane

[@Nissardpertugiu]

The intro of Animalize in Into the fire could be todays metal

[@ronaldshank7589]

THIS is the album that they should've started the 1980s with. This was the heaviest album that they have EVER done! It's true metal, from start to finish. Even the ballad "I still love you" is dark and super-heavy for a ballad. This is the album where they quit playing around with stupid, soft, and sappy stuff, really got down to brass tacks, and reinvented themselves! Too bad it didn't last. Although they had a string of Platinum Albums from 1983s Lick it up, to 1989s Hot in the Shade, those albums were what Gene Simmons called "Fluff Metal". This album, though, was anything BUT Fluff Metal. This was Real Metal, and it stands as one of their top albums of any album that they ever did, in terms of Heaviness.

[@darrengrech4098]

@@ronaldshank7589 Lick It Up ain't fluff metal at all, that's one heavy album!

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@darrengrech4098 As heavy as Creatures of the Night? They may have gained ground by doing Lick it up, what with Platinum sales, but when they took off the makeup & costumes that, up to a specific point, had made them Kiss, the true mystique of the band evaporated! True, the music on Lick it up was still Hard Rock...so to speak, and I already know what happened in the period from 1979-1981, when they released two poppish-sounding albums (Dynasty and Unmasked), then the (at that time) almost absolutely ridiculous album known as Music From The Elder (Late 1981). Still, in my opinion, Creatures of the Night (1982) was a DEFINITE return to form for a band that had already said goodbye to Peter Criss in 1980, & were in the midst of saying goodbye to Ace Frehley. In a way, Kiss just wasn't truly Kiss anymore...they were just another band making music, although most of the albums that Kiss made from 1983-1993 went either Gold or Platinum. You have to understand... I'm a purist. When Kiss started losing members, and replacing them with whoever they could get to play for them, it just wasn't the same. Even Gene Simmons did work for Hollywood in the mid to late 1980s, with roles in such movies as Runaway (1984), Trick Or Treat (1986), and Steel Dawn (1988 or 1989). Paul Stanley was left to take care of whatever personnel that was in the band at that point. Then-It happened! In 1996, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons, & Paul Stanley re-united, put the makeup and costumes back on, and began making music (magic) all over again! Anyway-Say what you want to say about Lick it up. It definitely has it's merits. But-I've got to reiterate-Before they took the makeup and costumes off back in 1983, Creatures of the Night was far heavier than Lick it up...in my opinion. Disagree all you want. That's your right. I'll stick with Creatures of the Night as my choice, and, with all respect to you, I'll never compromise!

[@user-dm2lu6bc3o]

Gene's voice is right,badass and cool.

One of Kiss best albums......

[@stephanie-pj7xn]

The drums 😍

[@maddierippy7984]

stephanie g R.I.P Ericcccc!😭😭😭

[@TheStumyu]

The entire drumming on the album is like thunder. God bless you Eric.

[@davidpack1944]

this album is just killer

[@G.F.Browning]

No, that was two albums before this one. This is Creatures of the Night

[@LCJEFF]

My favorite KISS album.

[@4370chris]

probably one of the heaviest KISS albums ever!!!! R.I.P...Eric Carr

[@Starduster93]

Obviously...

[@matteoroyaleblox4469]

Yes,thats my favourite album of kiss wiht my favourite kiss song

[@chassy]

With Revenge!

[@an147]

With this album, KISS got heavier and better.

[@dale4039]

thank eric carr for that he was a heavier and let's face it better drummer than peter criss so kiss became a heavier band

[@garyconner6151]

There best album 👌

[@garyconner6151]

@@dale4039 r.i.p tought me a lot.eric your well missed

[@livingtorture5745]

@Beam Out That's true, and eric carr helped him write songs on the cuts like a knife album

[@JamieBarrettMusic]

The amazing Robben Ford on lead guitar! 🎸

[@wesseboyman]

you can hear in genes voice he means every singles word he sings in this song...chills..........!

[@VisualAssault2011]

yes, but this song was originally sung by C.F.Turner on the Bachman-Turner Overdrive album "Rock 'n' Roll Nights

[@TheJimbo1791]

It is a different song. There are two lines in the lyrics, in the chorus which are the same. The two songs have nothing else in common, in music, lyrics or style. Thus they are totally different songs and have different credits.

[@mhworld5541]

This version is builded on the version from BTO written by Adams/Vallance.

[@gsoltis29]

Saint and sinner and this Best kiss songs ever

[@jerseysucks6158]

@@gsoltis29 -- Disagree

[@jamesanderson3006]

Tear up those drums Eric!

[@pauljalbert8211]

He'll yes

[@tonymich291]

This album is great but the best thing is Eric Carr..

[@mikeseymour5398]

Absolutely..Rawk!On Eric Carr..R!P

[@maldicientin]

I'm not so thrilled by this album, but yes, Eric saves it with his superb drumming.

[@matteoroyaleblox4469]

UltraRight Rip eric carr

[@jrichard88]

Eric absolutely MADE this album.

[@Hawiianlion67]

Yep

[@granvillefriel4469]

That bass line is kills

[@matthewobrien2066]

Eric is on bass here

[@LinkRocks]

No he isn't. Jimmy Haslip is. Eric played bass on "I Still Love You".

[@nicksm7980]

No, it definitely was played by Gene (or someone who copied him like crazy). I don't think that Haslip's weird way of playing bass is suitable to manage with a pick. Haslip played on 'Danger' and the sound of bass is totally different.

[@granvillefriel1877]

That's Gene on bass

[@livingtorture5745]

Creatures of the night, lick it up, and revenge were their best albums in my opinion. RIP Eric, loved him. And I'll say this... even carnival of souls is an underrated great album.

[@jasonlieberman9840]

Any song by Gene from this era is pure gold, and most of what Paul did as well... Creatures thru Animalize is the golden age imo.

[@bobby1970]

Jason Lieberman

[@Starduster93]

Dont like Animalize but up to that I sign your statement...

[@robertkraft2689]

..."YES". 🇺🇸😊.. Robert. BOBZGT. 💋 KISS is.-

[@robertkraft2689]

🐝🔉🎃📀. BOBZGT.

[@buzzerd48]

One of my favorites!

[@GIG312]

Man... perfect song... the drums, vocals.. the sweet guitar.. my favotite kiss song

[@AllenPinchloaf]

That's the great Robben Ford playing the guitar solo on this song Rock And Roll Hell and I Still Love You.

[@danhuff8446]

Gene sounds amazing on this.

[@jamiewhite6798]

i came here to listen to Robbin Ford's solo on this song. didnt know he did it til earlier

[@hui-jukuan2993]

+Jamie White exactly! same here, exactly the same. One lick on harry's house still haunts me - gets me in me guts e-ve-r-y-single listening

[@bsnf-5]

+Jamie White Same here

[@pedroarranz313]

He plays an amazing bluesy solo on 'I still love you' too.

[@mr.blackwell5423]

This is EXACTLY how this album jacket should've been printed & released in the fall of 1982!

[@calebproductions5970]

Only reason they made three covers is because of collectability issues they make money off of it. I have the one with all three one with Ace one with Vinny and one with Bruce kulick

[@ZeeboLaywicker]

wow..they had 3? I knew of 2...damn..!

[@___and_memes_for_all]

@@calebproductions5970 where’d u get the Vinnie one?

[@goldlessbassist]

This was undeniably Gene’s finest hour.

[@frompower2popmetal]

Gotta love Gene no matter what.

[@TheJimbo1791]

Great comment ! Agreed.

[@davidadams7697]

VV was much underappreciated on this album … The Fact that they put Ace on the cover was a mistake - but my fav Kiss album of all time still …..

[@CrazyLG72]

Ace had to be on it or Kiss would of lost their record deal..3 original members had to be in the band so thats why Ace did the promos and appeared in the I Iove it loud video until the album was released..

[@pendchode]

Robben Ford recorded the solos for this song and I Still Love You.

[@zkhott1]

Brilliant album cover picture, great work!

[@Dartagnan65]

Awesome song! Written by Bryan Adams! Gene just snagged it and changed a couple words.

[@LorisBLSbastard]

Dartagnan65 Adams and Vallance wrote the song for KISS .. Gene wrote a verse which gave him writing credits.

[@TheJimbo1791]

Song was written for Kiss by Adams, Vallance and Simmons. There is a totally different Bachman-Turner Overdrive song with the same name and two lines in the chorus. But the Kiss song is awesome, very true.

[@mhworld5541]

Song is a cover of BTO and the was changed. Still a cover song.

[@azrael666ethereal]

The only thing similar is the chorus. The rest is totally different.

[@TheScooter1963]

Didn’t still anything. Adams wrote it for Kiss

[@jcollins1305]

Never heard this song until now. Hell of a track. When Gene ditches the girls girls girl’s lyrics, he’s very good. This is no exception.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Whenever somebody who's getting into Kiss asks me what albums to buy, I always tell them that they should start with the holy trilogy of their albums. Albums which were made when the band had to prove something and where they stepped up and delivered with a vengeance. So which of their albums are their "Holy Trilogy?" Album 1. "Destroyer" - After Kiss finally gained momentum with "Alive" people were going "Well then what's your next move?" So they hooked up with Bob Ezrin and produced a KILLER rock album with sing along anthems ("Detroit rock City"), a nice mellow out ballad ("Beth") and a big GENE song ("God of thunder" although Paul actually wrote it) and in doing so nailing the classic formula that makes a great album. Album 2. "Creatures of the night" - After a few albums which showed Kiss were losing their way and with People asking Paul Stanley what it was like to be on a sinking ship in interviews, the band knew it was time to get back to doing what they KNEW they were capable of. And with Eric Carr's powerhouse drumming providing a new aspect to their music went to work. "Creatures" was very much "Destroyer part 2" with sing along anthems ( "I love it loud"), a nice mellow out Ballad ("I still love you") and a devastating GENE song. ("Warmachine") With "Creatures" Kiss were back and hitting harder than ever before. Album 3. "Revenge" - To say that Kiss again lost focus during the remainder of the eighties would be an understatement, they had deteriorated into just another hair metal band and the albums were pretty much Paul Stanley solo albums as Gene by his own admission "wasn't there during the eighties" The death of Eric Carr also didn't improve things. But being bolstered by the fact that more and more contemporary bands sang their praises, the band decided to show that they still had what it takes went into the studio with Bob Ezrin and again using the formula of Sing along anthems ("Take it off") a nice mellow our Ballad ( "Every time I look at you.") and an absolute beast of a GENE song ( "Unholy") had their third part of the trilogy.

[@thefonzkiss]

RastaSaiyaman No one wants an essay from you

[@FrehleyFan3988]

Now this should be the right album cover! The current one has ace on it, but he didnt play in creatures, it was vinnie Vincent who played in creatures!!!

[@pendchode]

Robben Ford recorded this solo, and the one on I Still Love You.

[@pavelpopowitsch952]

This song is so cool .... yeeaaahhh

[@santannavalter]

That was the first song of this album that turned me on. I used to hear it all day long.

[@joonaslehtonen7965]

Fukin love the drums on this album!!!!!!!!!!

[@mechanick6938]

One of my all time fav albums!! They kicked ass on this one!! Personally think it’s there best ever!

[@michaeld.j.weinkauf3884]

Underrated song. Underrated album.

[@GD-dy1cz]

Esto no suena a 1982...suena muy adelantado a su tiempo de salida....increible!!

[@garymarquett2866]

Brought this , Lick it up, Killers in one purchase back in 84

[@Pakiss333]

Oh Gene

[@janparadowski4894]

Phenomenal vocals on this one

[@TheGto389]

gotta be the best fkn rock theme song ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charleshanes2112]

ace is covering this song on his New record, paul is also on the album doing fire and water old free song

[@Rickarnott617]

Gene is killer , nobody comes close to him .

[@DrDommm]

Great tune

[@robertkraft2689]

"THANK YOU."- eye Needed That.🇺🇸😁. Robert K. BOBZGT.

[@uwefischer6995]

Gene in bestform

[@davidadams7697]

BEEEN ON THE FIRE 16 YEARS, JUST WAITING FOR HIS TIME TO COME !!!!

[@laszlohorcher2418]

After the disco period of KISS... This song and certanly, also the komplett Creatures of the night album... is thenice and legendary heavy metal rehabilitation of KISS... featuring by Vinnie Vincent... with the most excellent and brilliant lead guitarrist from the KISS...

[@kirkrammsy]

Love this album

[@bobby1970]

The albums of Creatures of the night, Lick it up, and Animalize are probably the best three albums they ever did. Well, those three are my favorite anyway.

[@JCStorm76]

Bobby Knight Asylum is just as good

[@mikacook5982]

Creatures was the best

[@gregtalley1575]

KISS should have re released Creatures Of The Night with Vinnie Vincent on the cover instead of unmasked with Bruce Kulick.

[@dale4039]

they did release a version with vinnie on the cover

[@Fireglo]

@@dale4039 no that's a fan-edit.

[@ryanporzl1990]

By the time it was re-released in 1985, Vinnie wasn't there anymore and they probably didn't think it made sense to put a former member in it. It's also possible legal reasons were another reason as maybe Vinnie didn't want to be on it.

[@scottkfan1]

Vinnie never signed a contract so he was never officially a member of kiss

[@gregtalley1575]

@@scottkfan1 Irrelevant. Vinnie Vincent is on the cover of the other album he played on 'Lick It Up'

[@davidbonnar2012]

Vinnie was great. Eric was badass. Paul was a love object. Gene was the ultimate demon. - Me, 2021

[@bryani2449]

Best kiss albums after the 1970s, creatures of the night and revenge

[@marianovallejo3107]

This remember me to... 🎸🎸🎸 🎸🎸🎸. 🎸🎵🎸🎶 🎶🎵"Sing me a song, you're a singer . Do me a wrong, you're a bringer of evil . The Devil is never a maker . The less that you give, you're a taker. So, it's on and on and on It's Heaven and Hell, oh well".🎵🎤 (🎤 👼 And 👿 🎼 B.S Dio.)

[@MichaelCoughlanmusic]

Rockin' Robben!

[@alphadogstudio]

Robben Ford, the great session guitar player plays on this track

[@Cambodia69]

It reminds me of the phenomenon where straight guys choose to do gay porn because there's far more money to be made doing the latter.

[@michaelmuratovski3492]

KISS should have hired Robben Ford as their new lead guitarist he would look good in makeup I reckon

[@williamsidis5489]

The lead guitar is somewhat lacking here , would of liked to here Vincent's version . Or even van halen could of did one for Kiss. Song is nice and heavy tho .

[@diablorocknroll8202]

de los mejores temas q tiene kiss

[@Benjaminorsofutebol]

diablo rocknroll kiss

[@godiseverything8170]

my Favorite Song from the creatures of the night album

[@gardeva9441]

This song and On the eight day lick it up album were premium song by Kiss has created song ever.

[@pandokonaly]

This song should be big hit

[@Ragnarocker80s]

Get me out of this Rock n roll Hell 🔥 take me far away I need to get away

[@steffenbrix]

Robben Ford on guitar 💥🤘🙃

[@corpsegrinder445]

i love the cover you picked

[@mouhammedmahmoud968]

[Verse 1] Been under fire sixteen years Just waiting for his time to come He fought the lies, fought back the tears Can't wait to hear that starting gun There isn't anybody going to step on his dreams So he held his hands high and screamed [Chorus] Get me out of this rock and roll hell, take me far away Get me out of this rock and roll hell Get me out of this rock and roll hell, I need to get away Get me out of this rock and roll hell [Verse 2] He's on the edge, he can feel it in his heart This time the pressure's really on He's gonna fight it, might even steal a guitar This time tomorrow he'll be gone There isn't anybody going to tell him what to do Think he's a little like me and you [Chorus] [Verse 3] He's on the run, won't stand for second place But his turn may never come He's not a victim, you can see it in his face But he can't see what he's become Well, he wants it bad, but he wants no charity He seems to think it's his destiny [Bridge] I need to get away [Chorus]

[@maureenwagg5305]

This album is still in the arsenal in vinyl. Still amazing.

[@ricardoh3661]

Kiss the Best band

[@guitarbackingbyrammis7550]

Лучший гимн рок-н-ролла!!

[@rodrigogomez-wc4of]

The Best Kiss álbum. Great songs with a line up mágical. Máster class drumer and a lead guitar from out of space

[@cstrfrk2]

Ace didn't play on this album, Vinnie Vincent did

[@eduardolima155]

My first Kiss album ... they turned me a rock'n'roll slave

[@4370chris]

Bryan Adams (Summer of 69) co-wrote this! can't wait for Ace Frehley's version..

[@user-ky4uo6kj9p]

we use to cover this!kiss forever!

[@SuperDenonciateur]

Very good album.

[@peterstar2023]

One of their best albums but the fans let them down at this point.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Love that pic. Link?

[@MegaVolcano]

Apparently Ace is covering this song on his new album.

[@goopah]

+MegaVolcano ~Which version of the lyrics do you think he'll use? This one, or BTO's?

[@MegaVolcano]

goopah That's a good question.

[@wlls9076]

I love banda kiss

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

Ace's version kicks ass too. Excellent cover of the KISS version.

[@PANDARACT]

Ace's version is nice... but doesn't feel as heavy as the original... here you can feel the anger...

[@brouenoaprile8872]

Once you discover this was from Brian Adams: listen to it again and you''l nottice some Brian Adams melody style influence

[@allan4580]

You added Vinnie Vincent to the cover pic?! Perfect!

[@calebproductions5970]

Best album they had by a long shot.

[@matteoroyaleblox4469]

Hell is a good place if is a rock n roll hell.

[@vincentnichols5580]

damn yeah

[@erikcampos8508]

SON LOS NÚMERO UNO 💪❤️🇦🇷

[@Nin_1981]

Volume máximo

[@valmirdemelodominguesdomin5757]

Possante batera de Eric Car, baixo e voz inconfundível de Gene Simmons , a guitarra magica de Ace e a perfeita base de Paul Stanley! Kiss forever!

[@andrewhatcher2702]

I’ve always thought the sound of the band from here until Revenge is better than the original lineups sound. Obviously the original lineup is what got everyone’s attention, and the sound along with the look is what got over, which is why we like them! All I’m saying is the sound is better from like 82-92.

[@ericstewart9499]

Kick ass

[@erikcampos8508]

CÓMO SUENA LA BATA DE ERIC CARR, TREMENDO💪❤️🇦🇷

[@PBtheViolator]

Nice edit you got here on album cover!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance + Gene Simmons. They also wrote War Machine. Drums by Eric Carr. In 1983, he wrote Don't Leave Me Lonely with Bryan Adams + Jim Vallance. The BA version is the only one available. In a later album, BA returned. He, Michael Jopp + Paul Stanley wrote Down On Your Knees. RIP Michael Jopp. Eric Carr + Freddie Mercury. EC + FM died on 24 Nov 1991. 30 years this year, 2021.

[@scottjones3152]

Don't forget the solo part for this studio version was by Robben Ford

[@WineSippingCowboy]

@@scottjones3152 Right! Robben Ford does not get enough publicity. Underrated guitarist!

[@robertokisskarrkarr6022]

Como quisiera que tocaran este tema en vivo .seria brutal.

[@jarredflint5622]

Could you put more from album up please? Its a really good album..

[@LinkRocks]

Buy it.

[@wlls9076]

Amo a banda kiss!sou evangelico! Mas escuto as musicas da banda kISS

[@gabrielasoares6404]

Continue!

[@fernando_whomever]

16 anos sobre o fogo; agora chega ...

[@thomastischler1297]

the bass guitar ...!!!

[@shandinardone1705]

the man Eric carr is good

[@davidpack1944]

yeah vinnie was great on this album but that rob ford. wow !!

[@jarliversen741]

Get me out of this rock'n roll hell

[@djolepetrovic6208]

Ajoj 2020

[@funkyjones]

That's Robben Ford on the solo.

[@Kruxi16]

Great Song! But theres some missinformation, Robben Ford didn't play the generall lead guitar. He only played the solo.

[@mattgaydosh6976]

Nice seeing vinny on the cover

[@rhythmista7707]

Didn't realize that they had changed the cover and removed Ace's face and put in Vinnie's. So which one would be the collectors item ?.... Hmmm.

[@maddierippy7984]

Rhythmista I’m not sure, but I have the CD with Ace

[@LinkRocks]

They didn't. That's a bootleg cover. They never released a COTN cover with Vinnie on it.

[@michaelmuratovski3492]

Ace frehley would be the collector's item

[@tyeedwrds]

Actually there's 3 versions. One with Ace, one with Vinnie and one with Bruce without make-up. As far as collectibility, I guess I'd agree with Maddie Rippy!

[@thefonzkiss]

tyeedwrds There’s never been one with Vinnie, noob. Just fan made stuff.