The Inner Sanctum: Sydney, Australia (Nov. 1980)

The Inner Sanctum, a podcast delving into Kiss's "unofficial" live archive. In this episode: Sydney (Nov. 1980).

[@sanderberkvens6270]

Another amazing episode guys with só much info, knowledge and Kissgeek-stuff : ) love it! And this is one of my favorite time-chapters of Kiss..

[@kairen1708]

Andrew, I was the one who created the "The Vault" website, as you mentioned. It was a happy time. I ripped all my tapes that I traded to share the content with fellow Kiss fans. I didn't remember sending Julian a backup, and I don't have it anymore, so it would be cool to get a copy. I really liked the graphics I made for the site. I was also an editor for the official Eric Singer site for a couple of years. Great video...I love the work you guys are doing. Kai

[@andrewsgambati]

Wow! That site brought me so much enjoyment back in the day! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@dakotaescher1]

Growing up this was a very important concert in my collection. (Fan since 1975). I am really enjoying these shows. Thanks.

[@mikaellofgren7]

I love this show in Sydney. And the documentary The Inner Sanctum.

[@eddiepavlore9500]

Awesome video and feedback!

[@scottboard2748]

Thank you guys for putting these together i miss the kiss my boots episodes about our favs from our collections Keep up the great work S

[@stevebarnes7353]

Great episode, gentlemen. I absolutely love this series! I look forward to every episode.

[@romelovesdan]

An absolute treasure once I got my hand on this!!!...."Egos at Stake" was a frequent play for years, loved the Ace, Eric Carr lineup, the beefed up live versions of Unmasked material.....but this audio and glimpse into Kiss mania via The Inner Sanctum TV special was incredible!!!......Would LOVE LOVE LOVE some outtakes. (beyond the Nov 22 Sydney show in KISSology)...

[@devindungan4081]

Great episode!!! I've really been enjoying this series!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!

[@elizabethbootlegs]

im actually uploading this concert in its best quality possible, specially audio-wise. i hope you guys enjoy it!

[@DrKazoo9994]

Love the episode, love everything about Australia 1980. I remember watching the Trade Centre interview on Countdown live. 79/80 KISSTERIA = great memories. Definately turned me into a KISSfan for life

[@MizzesB]

I was there. Thank you.

[@KissRemastersFilms]

Great episode guys!...gotta agree with Andrew on Eric's drum sound, very 'boxy' sounding drums like they are tuned too high or something, and thanks for the shout out guys! I happen to love the fast tempo in I was Made'

[@Colin-o9t]

I was at the melbourne show at vfl park, a perfect night for an open air concert i will never forget.

[@romelovesdan]

"Off the Soundboard" request when KISS is able to return to that series.....NY Palladium July 25, 1980!

[@fmor4133]

Eric Carr was kept small by Paul and Gene due to the Ace and Peter trauma. So it's not his fault, he just ended angry and unmotivated. Still I like the drumming on the HITS Tour.

[@dukegroovy5162]

I went to both nights, drums sounded much better live, they were booming. I was so disappointed that Gene only sang four songs. I remember when they lifted the kiss sign, one of the biggest cheers of the night. I thought the first night was better. Both great nights though

[@kissfaq]

That's one of the great things about these shows. Everyone sees/hears something different via the lens, and those who were actually there saw/heard something different individually too! Thanks for your comments and watching!

[@kirksmith4026]

Eric was sick with nerves in Melbourne November 15th Biggest show to date of 40- 45 thousand that night . Was my first time seeing them after 3 year build up as a fan . Amazing hot night and fantastic live show

[@Colin-o9t]

He didnt show it, i was amazed at his playing and singing. Do you remember Kiss flying in by chopper whilst we were outside and then doing soundcheck? Also the rubbish( mainly bottles and big m cartons) fight as the audience became impatient, support band "the eyes" ?

[@kirksmith4026]

@@Colin-o9t yes remember it all , a lot of prima containers also . They actually jammed bits of iron man - sabbath the day before Great times

[@Colin-o9t]

@@kirksmith4026 they were, remember peeps wearing " kiss aint kiss without Criss" t shirts?

[@kirksmith4026]

@@Colin-o9t No Criss No Kiss Rock on Peter criss

[@KillerPowerslave]

I always noticed the versions of Is That You and Shandi on Kissology were definitely overdubbed in the studio. I always attributed to the version we got was used for the inner sanctum because I am sure before it aired on TV they made some adjustments. The lip sync always seems off and vocals sound too perfect. But the bootleg version of the show I have I do not get that effect from it. There’s a few other songs that I get that same effect with maybe it’s just me, but I might have a version without the overdubs, or there was even more magic done with Kissology that it’s more obvious. Geez we are Kiss geeks 😂.

[@JordanDavidson93]

Good stuff

[@TezHimself]

PolyGram Australia were going to release the full show on VHS in 1992. Gene got wind of it and put the kibosh on it.

[@contentm3893]

No one ear talks about the reason why Kissteria was dead in Austin by Feb 81 but one reason might be because Kiss would change their look way to fast. From 75-80 it worked but they made the wrong choice with the Elder and if they stayed with the 79-80 look then their popularity might have came back and stayed longer. Kiss never toured the US for Unmasked so realign a rock album in 1981 and keeping the same look and tour might have worked better than releasing the Elder.

[@kirksmith4026]

@@contentm3893 ace said the next record would be heavier , that never happened and they took a very different direction. Village people also did the different look at the same time , both on Casablanca at that time . The look and music was the death of the big fan base . Brashes record store by the end of 1982 was giving the Elder away for 50 cents at the Doncaster store

[@ethanlowe4681]

Hey alright, Andrew got his mic input right this time!

[@andrewsgambati]

Thanks for watching

[@julescundiff8102]

With the greatest of respect to both of you a lot of the time 2024 perspective is like hindsight - not particularly relevant. I saw the band numerous times in 1980 and ( to a 17 year olds ears ) they were amazing. Nobody went expecting musical perfection. KOTNTW was not a great opener, DRC was but on the Euro dates simply wandering out ( no lifts ) was kinda lame . Honestly it was still Super KISS to us fanatics and no one walked away disappointed.

[@kissfaq]

Absolutely, but equally, we're enjoying revisiting the videos and their alignment with our personal Kiss journeys.