"They're F***ing Imbeciles!!"

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Get tickets for my Justin Hawkins Rides Again show in London (Hayes) & Liverpool here: tinyurl.com/kneukve2

[@mcfcguvnors]

Can you remember when Gene Simmons came to Lowestoft ?

[@jacq38401]

I so wish I could have a face to face conversation with you!! As I listened to this and heard certain parts, like the shakers, you took the words out of my mouth...i agree, I admire Ace for standing up for himself and letting his past fellow band mates know his opinions..good for him. As for AI, no thank you, if that runs away with us, we will not be seeing live bands anymore, and that will be a tragedy, plus it will spill over into everyday living and I believe that is dangerous for Humanity...we are spiritual beings and we must not forget this. Oh the song?! It was OK, bland but OK, did nothing for me as a work though, I wish him all the best.. And loved your red jacket with yellow shirt and great shoes... Your fire signs in your astrological chart gives you that flamboyance and kind heart. Thank you Justin, I really enjoyed this video tonight.

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I just reported a spammer on my comment to your video and I don’t think it was you, Mr. Hawkins.

[@Pstaines439]

See you on Saturday here in Auckland NZ.

[@spiderriff]

@jackie38401 hey mate, I think Mr. Hawkins replied to me when he actually meant to reply to you.

[@rofyle]

Their 1979 interview with Tom Snyder is pure gold. Ace was hilarious. He poked fun at the band and its gimmick, including himself, while Gene and Paul sat there looking as if someone had just insulted their mother.

[@gnlout7403]

"I'm the plumb-uh " "I've got some pipe backstage you can help me with" "Tell me about it!" Omg. So freaking funny

[@chickeastwater9883]

#JustinHawkins should react to that Interview..

[@seanmckelvey6618]

A big part of the problem with Kiss was the inability of Gene and Paul to laugh at themselves and how ridiculous their whole shtick was. Ace isn't a perfect human being or anything, but at least the guy knew that the whole thing was a big spectacle and had fun with it.

[@peppycastro9258]

Ace was completely toasted in that interview! A rock and roll hall of fame classic interview! !

[@mattevans060972]

@@chickeastwater9883absolutely !!!

[@SteveBrownROCKS]

Thanks so much for digging “10,000 Volts” that I co-wrote & produced with Ace 🙏🏻❤️🤟🏼⚡️ You get it and that’s cool…Cheers

[@rww71]

I came to the comments here to give you some credit here too. Just saw you in Huntsville too bro, great show and appreciate you taking some time after to take some pics and chat. Rock on.

[@SteveBrownROCKS]

@@rww71Thanks man ⚡️🤟🏼

[@TommyRickard1]

Great stuff Steve. Hope our paths cross at some festivals this year. Love Joey’s playing on the record as well. Cheers brother.

[@DMSProduktions]

So it's YOU that's responsible for this! I might have known! HOW are your GFS guitars selling? They look nice!

[@brucej6290]

Hey Steve! Don't know if you remember, but I believe you were filling in for a band at Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. I was very good friends with Janet Raines (God bless her -RIP). We were both standing there talking, and you approached us. She introduced you to me and you looked at me and said, "Dude... You look so familiar, I know you from somewhere, do you play in a band?". And Janet said, " yes he does". To which I said yes but just a local band. Have to let everyone know that Steve was about the nicest guy you could ever meet! Congratulations on a great song, and getting to work with Ace must be a dream! Hope to see you around the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area soon! 🤘🎤 Rock on my friend!

[@SaintD382]

The more I watch Justin, the more I like him. He must be a blast to hang out with.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

He is! When they come to your area on tour, buy VIP Tickets, they are the most fun and best value there is, Justin and The Darkness are a gift, keeping Rock alive and kicking arse!

[@rikardottosson1272]

Yeah once you actually think about it, you don’t _really_ want to hang with your heroes, because of the criminal liability. Justin seems like you could invite around for arguing about music without getting arrested in the fallout.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Like most exhibitionists, he probably sits silently and unsmiling in social settings, sulking about all the “wrongs” that’ve been visited upon him.

[@MrSandalwood]

Trust me he's know different from his podcast to his personal life...he just draws people in....but could be a very stroppy drunk

[@frankenfurter58]

@eddiemanson4120 He's an adorable "goof", and he looks fucking amazing in those spandex outfits. Jealous, much? Get in shape and enjoy life as much as he does!

[@jamesodonoghue75]

Dear monsieur Hawkins. I don't know if you read these? I work as crew chief on live events. I have performed this role for your last two gigs at Leeds academy. With the best will in the world, 15 years at it and I have to sit through a LOT of appalling ghastly shit, but you guys. O my God. What a tonic. What a fucking fantastic live act. Not last year but the one before?.... The Darkness gave me a moment. One of those moments where I remember why I do this job for a living and how fucking fantastically personal, charming, charged and specially gregariously pearlescent a concert should be. These are sparse occurrences in my life and I cherish them for their rarity and value. I won't over-stuff this comment with details, but you sir? Proper gent. Absolutely stellar every time. I also worked that rain soaked bollox in Leeds when you supported Lewis capaldi . You guys were outstanding then too. Next time you come through one of "my" venues, well, I'll be looking for a fist bump. That's all, just a fist bump? We aren't sposed to have any contact with the talent , as crew. But in your case, I'm prepared to make an exception. I appreciate you and your ting on so many levels, don't stop mr Hawkins. The Darkness has thrust memories into my mind at work that are of indelible and irreplaceable value. For that I thank you. Down to my last molecule, cheers guys.

[@lindahandley5267]

Wow! What a compliment!

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Sorry could you repeat that again mate?

[@jamesodonoghue75]

Piss off Mr green. How can you get it twisted?

[@bigsmoke394]

In 1976, During the opening song of a KISS concert, Ace Frehley touched a metal staircase railing and got electrocuted, it knocked him to the floor. The show was delayed for 30 minutes and Ace lost feeling in his hand for the rest of the concert. This inspired him to write "Shock me" and also was the first time he did lead vocals on a song.

[@bensfisher6065]

One of my favorites albums I didn't know the history music facts thanks

[@speedy7834]

Sounds a Crazy, Crazy, Crazy, Crazy Night!

[@willardwayne3]

Ace says he was electrocuted but the reality of the situation is that he was shocked. Had he been electrocuted he would be dead.

[@Chicken_Wing91]

@@willardwayne3he knew he was shocked because of two reasons he would always joke “it was a shocking experience” and it inspired the song “Shock Me”

[@mikeyland668]

@bigsmoke394 Right on brother. Took the thoughts right out my mind. He's had quite the inspiring recollection of that event in SEVERAL tunes,and references through out his career. Thank God for shitty wiring back then,or we may not have had the opportunity to be blessed with "10,000 Volts" that really "Shock Me" all the to the "New York Groove" .

[@ggleixnermusic]

17 years sober! Fantastic! So happy for you. So happy we still have you around to creat such great music and to share in your wise observations! Carry On!

[@sah-win]

Ace is like my child. No matter what he does, I’ll always love him, haha!

[@Mantis74]

Mad me hear his giggle 😂

[@MariaFrancesca]

I was never a fan of KISS, but Ace was the only one of them I liked. I even read his autobiography 🙂

[@sah-win]

@@MariaFrancesca I think it’s his personality. Somehow, no matter how ridiculous he may behave, he comes out smelling like roses. He’s just about impossible not to like. And that auto biography, “No Regrets”, is fantastic. So many true LOL moments in there. And another funny quip was a few years ago when he said he was going to write another one and title it “Some Regrets”.

[@MariaFrancesca]

@@sah-win Ha ha, some regrets are probably more true... for all of us 😅 He does come across like a fun guy. While Gene Simmons, to me, always came across as deeply unpleasant.

[@totallyfrozen]

@@MariaFrancesca Gene seems a bit of a narcissist and bully.

[@johngerson7335]

Funny to me how much the chorus to "10,000 Volts" is such a "Gene" style vocal. On purpose maybe? Never was a giant fan, but always thought Ace had the coolest character/makeup. Conversely; will admit to spinning all four sides of "Kiss Alive l" many, many times while still a teen in 70's, and also will admit that practising guitar to those four sides was how l got really good, really quickly, at using cool pentatonic phrasing in guitar solos for riff-rock. Dude's got a style that you know is him, rhythmically or soloing, in the first bar of the tune, and to my thinking that's what counts most _for any player._ Thanks Ace!

[@ClockworkDave]

Ace is why I'm a guitarist, and that's true for a phenomenal number of people. Legend.

[@DasIstDerMars]

+1

[@majorfeelgoodrecords2740]

Same🎼🤘🏻

[@paulmcphee5232]

Me too

[@OldManGamer65]

Me too, in 1978 when I bought Kiss Alive II

[@jaspervanbel4349]

Ace=god!!!!!! Thanks for bringing Les Paul custom in my life

[@kathleenjulian3333]

My husband co-wrote the song and I was really hoping it would end up on here!

[@kjc4414]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJm1oomLqJplabs&ab_channel=AceFrehleyVEVO

[@cheaptrickfanatic3496]

He's worth a deuce!

[@the_love_token]

Also, congrats to both of you on 17 years sober! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Christine16425]

👍🇨🇵

[@JokersWild70]

Only one of them is sober, IMO, and it ain't Ace

[@duane8829]

@@JokersWild70Ace doesn’t drink anymore….doesn’t drink any less either 😂

[@JokersWild70]

@@duane8829 Exactly!

[@jbirdapparel]

🤔

[@TheSteveSteele]

“Lands in the wrong place, in the right way.” Great line!

[@Tartersauce101]

+100 upvotes for noting that gem

[@eltoro969]

Just like Ace Frehleys solo career :D

[@revwillyg6450]

People forget how different,fun, and exciting Kiss was in the beginning. It's just a weird, sad, parody show now. Has been for years actually

[@SuziQ.]

They were always a joke to fans of Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Rainbow, Dio, and _real_ hard rock.

[@flor9389]

I saw them last year at a festival. Left halfway through because it was so schlocky. The funny bit was that when they showed the crowd, they kept showing a guy with a Nirvana shirt on.

[@michaeldallaway1988]

@@SuziQ. Some fans of heavy music found their way in through being KISS fans first.

[@Dex000x]

@@SuziQ. The first Kiss album was great. Not Ozzy-era Black Sabbath or AC/DC great, but it was their best album. Dio was ok with Rainbow, I guess.

[@SuziQ.]

@@Dex000x , “Dio was _okay_ with Rainbow”? Dio rocked every band he fronted. We almost got to see him with Sabbath, but they kept changing the singer for that tour (teasing us with Dio, and Ozzy), and we ended up getting Tony Martin.

[@davidbakerscuba]

I saw Ace Frehley live in Orlando a few years ago. He was awesome. His voice sounded great and his guitar playing was exceptional. It was a super fun show. It was much more enjoyable than the last time I saw kiss.

[@raysissum]

Ace's 1978 solo album called 'Ace Frehley' is amazing, everyone should hear that.

[@FoxInferno13]

Fractured Mirror rules so hard y'all

[@mikeyland668]

I can't agree with you more. Twenty 24;and it STILL ROCKS a**! Rip it out was on the "To Do List" when my band broke up,well several actually over the years. Lol. But yes,Ace was my always Fav from Kiss,and I was a KISS ARMY dude. It was my favorite album when they were first released!! I'm an old fart. Ace on!!

[@BelovedChatter]

It’s a great album!

[@realasadoughnut]

I love Snowblind. Great album

[@user-m3w5g]

What an album all killer no filler , easily best of the four imo

[@MD71061]

He was my 1st guitar hero. I was only a kid then and I had never seen anyone like him before and fuck, could he play guitar. Very underrated in my view.

[@paulburton5150]

I thought it was 10000 VOLES, which would probably hurt a lot more

[@orbitorsteve3742]

That's terrifying! 🤣🤣🤣

[@individualmember]

I thought that as well. I expect to hear it in a Peter Kay misheard lyrics routine sometime.

[@markfisher2683]

😂😂

[@markpr73]

Unless you’re Richard Gere.

[@naomiledger1374]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edwardhoffman6774]

I'm happy for Ace!... this rocks and I can't wait for the record!

[@toddcampbell9044]

I loved the darkness from the start. I’m 32 months sober from alcohol. Love your channel and insight

[@eltoro969]

Wow you`re counting months? Why not just say 2 and a half years. I get that it`s huge for you and that`s why you`re being so spesific but when you say 32 months to people, we get confused as how long that really is and it gets annoying. Just say 2.5 years dude. Cheers.

[@circuitdesign]

@@eltoro969 I'm sober for 0.58 years. But I usually tell people I've been sober for 7 months.

[@hanselmansell7555]

Keep going mate, so worth it 💪

[@barriobajaj]

Ace was the "spaceman" in KISS who was electrocuted on stage back in 1976 which inspired him to write the song, Shock Me which is featured on the Love Gun album. It was one of the highlights for many fans at KISS concerts when Ace sang it live during the Love Gun tour and beyond. I see 10,000 volts as a continuation of Shock Me from the old spaceman. Great review Justin!

[@circuitdesign]

"Shock me! Make me feel better! Shock me! Put on your black leather!" Shakespeare, he's not. But who gives a f*ck, right?! 😂

[@russfleming3169]

untrue. you lie..his dad was an electrical engineer..read his bio before you start making up lies too try and look cool.

[@barriobajaj]

That was a dramatic response. You're sounding like that guy in the tiktok video who cried, "Leave Britney Alone!". I stand by my post russ flaming. @@russfleming3169

[@dcamp671]

There is no mistaking that solo. First time I heard it I was transported back to 1978 listening to Ace rip it on Love Gun

[@kevinscott3315]

First: THANK YOU for pronouncing his last name correctly! Second: Ace has always been my favorite KISS member. He IS rock-n-roll: cocky, sloppy, and heavy. I've been fortunate enough to meet him three times. Third: If I could sing in falsetto like you, I would rule the world.

[@eltoro969]

Is there a correct way though? In Europe we have always said "Free-hley".

[@MikeDijital]

You got the sloppy part right...

[@aprilkurtz1589]

This is a fun song! Also, it's better than any Kiss song I've heard in a really long time, so I think Ace has succeeded in his quest to write the best song ever. But he might have to argue the point with Noel Gallagher, who is better than the Beatles, according to Noel Gallagher.

[@SuziQ.]

😂 Good one.

[@dougsaroma]

Never been a huge fan, but I find this song surprisingly listenable. The driving beat of it reminds me a lot of Soundgarden's "My Wave."

[@philyeary8809]

Agreed. It's solid, and it's got good guitar.

[@PrimevalMudd]

It's the same riff, albeit in 4/4 instead of 5/4. It sounds pretty stonking either way.

[@eltoro969]

My first thought when I heard it was it reminded me of FIREHOUSE by KISS

[@eltoro969]

@@PrimevalMudd Not the same riff AT ALL lol

[@marty_the_party]

I thought the same thing right at the opening riff !

[@millycamilla8773]

You’re really funny. Saw you recently and you could do stand up comedy just as well as you can be a rock star. Hilarious comedy timing and really a stellar raconteur. I don’t think as many people as should, realise how totally naturally funny you totally are. Great comedic timing. Uniquely engaging.

[@grahamdrummond2412]

Nailed it😅

[@millycamilla8773]

@@farnarkleboy His timing and pauses are perfect.

[@PatrickCalhoun-x1n]

Agreed. American by the way lol.

[@millycamilla8773]

@@PatrickCalhoun-x1n You’re also funny!! Taking the p*ss out of oneself is a cool quality.

[@warthogA10]

Ace's cheesy lyrics have always just... worked. He has always just had a nack for putting catchy songs together, combined with a powerful rhythm, He knows the combinations that catch the ears of the average listener... just simple and up to date

[@eltoro969]

Up to date? Well.. Not really. Play this song to anyone under 25. It`s NOT up to date and that`s what`s great about it. It could easily have been on his 1978 solo album. In any KISS albums. Released at any time. So it`s just classic rock in a genre that we older people loves.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

That suit is brightening up a grey January evening gloriously!

[@NinStardust]

Did you notice the colours match his title card? 🤔 Subliminal advertising perhaps? 😂😂😂

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@NinStardust he's 'on brand' although that sounds more estate agent than rockstar 😂

[@NinStardust]

@@ZuzuTheLemon Strangely enough, I can easily imagine Justin as an estate agent. Maybe an estate agent to rock stars but an estate agent nonetheless. 😅

[@kevingoodrich5472]

I've been a KISS fan since I was 12 an now at 54,I can say that I will always love them as whole but they never were better then when Ace was laying down the tracks. If he had dedicated himself to practice an perfection, he would always be in the conversation as one of the greatest from the era. But, if you step back an see him as who he is an was, it was always real an from the gut. Flaws an all made him Ace an he proved it with his solo album. He overcame his fears an dealt with his addictions to create some all time classics. He was cool an funny, he was the rock n roll back bone to KISS an was never writing or recording because he tested an followed trends. He has been doing the same thing since the day he auditioned for KISS, rolls in with no fucks to give an just rocks out. Ace forever!!!

[@kennywilkus1632]

I’ve always enjoyed Ace’s solo work. Seen him in concert a few years ago. He sounded amazing!

[@arthurhall8238]

You must need hearing aides.

[@simonjamesyoung1990]

I'm listening to ACE over Kiss

[@jamescarter3196]

I want to see him in concert. Video clips I've seen in recent years, his playing is terrific but I'm always glad when somebody else handles the vocals. If he wanted to hit the tone and the notes a little better, I wouldn't feel that way but I think there's no shame whatsoever if he just wanted to play and not worry about singing.

[@arthurhall8238]

@@simonjamesyoung1990 sorry to hear...

[@simonjamesyoung1990]

@@arthurhall8238 don't be sorry Its really quite nice

[@jameskonners8304]

This song was stuck in my head all day today. ACE Frehley - 10,000 Volts - New album 2/24/24 One of the most influential guitarists of All-Time.

[@aaronleverton4221]

Yes, Ronny Scott from Bonny Scotland was a drummer prior to joining AC/DC. Prior to joining Fraternity or the Valentines, for that matter.

[@foldedcoast3705]

Awesome to hear you share about your experience! Just celebrated 26 years of sobriety on 1/18/24!

[@jenniferjones7229]

I love Ace's new song. 10, 000 Volts ROCKS!

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

It is really good 👍

[@bthomasbert]

Bought my first guitar in 1979 because of Ace.

[@punkassfunk]

I hope the pickup didn't catch fire 💥

[@bthomasbert]

@@punkassfunk mmmmmm........what?

[@punkassfunk]

@@bthomasbert He guitar would fire up during his big solo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYC7gIGanb-Ahrcsi=2UBBvBX_B81Tc7yF

[@punkassfunk]

@@bthomasbert kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYC7gIGanb-Ahrcsi=E1_Lk_9fjARUBGS2

[@punkassfunk]

@@bthomasbert His guitar would catch fire 🔥 during his big solo

[@atomicenergysociety6038]

Thank you for the review of Ace's Song. I believe you are right on target. That song is just proof, Ace can write some really good, catchy material. You and your band do also. Ace Rocks!!! and so does The Darkness!

[@TheTobesOfHades]

Oh, stop having so much fun!!!! Ace is a rocker. Glad to see that he's still around and making music.

[@jimsteele2072]

Well, after 50+ years in the music biz, living through all the changes from each decade, being as Road Worn as Ace is, this tune rocks.

[@burntvirtue]

It's limited, and predictable, and that's totally OK because it's undeniably Ace which is one thing that Paul & Gene can't understand is the key to good music. Stay true to yourself. Seems like Ace is the only one who actually lived the soundbite that Gene always claimed about KISS not being concerned with fashion and critics. Long live Ace

[@12symon]

Early KISS Albums are the best. For me, "Rock & Roll Over" just kicks butt...

[@NecramoniumVideo]

I think we should be happy the dude is still even around! He had more nine lives than Peter Criss! Crashed many cars, drug and alcohol abuse for most of his life, had a very destructive lifestyle.

[@treff9226]

Their best album - rocks like hell!

[@MikeGervasi]

Ace is like Keith Richards. A survivor who still rocks. Lyrically Ace needs to mention space, electricity, science. He's claiming his Space Ace character. The smoking guitar, lit up flashing guitar body..all his Kiss trademarks.

[@cmberrian]

You're totally right about the 6 years. Ive never heard someone else really acknowledge that it takes that long to heal mentally and emotionally from decades of active addiction. If I make it til February 7 without picking up, I'll have 8 years sober but it's really only the last year and a half that I started to feel like a actual functioning person again whose emotions didn't wildly fluctuate from day to day, amoung other things. I heard some old timer say at an AA meeting something like "if it took you ten years to walk into the forest, don't think you're going to be able to walk out in ten minutes" always thought that was a good one. As far as Ace, hes the reason I started to play guitar many years ago but lately I don't know why he keeps airing this KISS stuff in public. I guess it's because those guys basically grew up together and it goes really deep for him ( gene and Paul too). I don't know. He should just let the music do the talking. But honestly I guess if I had some former band mates talking shit about me like they did Ace, I probably couldn't keep my mouth shut either now that I think about it 🤔

[@davidtrahan3062]

Truly well said as I am sober for 23yrs …now I know why I felt the way I did for the hard first 6 years ❤

[@lancemcdaniel2576]

Agree. 5-29-1994 here. The damage we do never truly goes away. I get why Gene & Paul say stupid shit about Ace. Fact is, Ace is right, they are wrong. Ace is moving on. KISS is now… avatars?! So dumb. KISS looks like imbeciles without any help at all. KISS Army from mid-70’s here.

[@guzgrant]

Two months sober and doing alright .

[@DruEllz]

I've never heard of this "6 years" before. I guess that explains why I feel worse, 1 year into being clean and sober after 3 decades of self abuse.

[@susiew2521]

I'm about to start dealing with my demons. Thanks for your honesty. In my naive mind I thought 12 months would be a major milestone. Now I'm more prepared. Good luck to you. And to JH of course.

[@davemack6384]

i think the tune is kinda.... well, I love Ace and don't want to crap on his art. It's ok. I'm not flipping out about it. I'm more proud that Ace is still doing it. he will be 73 years old this year. so god bless the guy no matter what.

[@jessesmith5501]

Seeing how Paul and to some extent Gene , have trashed both Ace and Peter . Paul claiming neither can play and he and Gene were always Kiss . It’s nice to see Ace hitting back and putting out some really good stuff ! It’s such a shame Gene and Paul couldn’t set their egos aside during the reunion tour and into Psycho Circus record ! The original 4 members of Kiss have a certain magic together ! Kiss isn’t nearly as good with out the originals !

[@arthurhall8238]

right, it's better without the addicts and poor players

[@BadHorsie1]

Kiss peaked with Kulick and Carr

[@totallyfrozen]

Paul claiming Ace can’t play is laughable. As much as I’m a KISS fan and like all the members, I noticed that Paul was happy to hand off the guitar solos to someone else. Apparently, someone who “can’t play”? LMFAO.

[@christheghostwriter]

Dude, come on. Ace was such a sloppy mess that they had to bring in ringers and session players for almost every record. He's the one who needs to put his ego aside

[@eltorpedo67]

@@christheghostwriter lol - every one in kiss was shit. who are we trying to kid?

[@John-k6f9k]

Kiss are an interesting mix of personalities. Gene and Paul are hard working and sober. Gene really only cares about the money and the women. Paul is passionate about the music. Ace was a lazy drunk, but an amazing guitarist, especially live. Along with Buck Dharma and Alex Lifeson he's one of the most underrated players ever.

[@anastasiabosakowski8651]

QUESTION regarding your favorite clapping pattern: Have you heard Bowie's song Heathen (The Rays)? He uses that clapping pattern, but there's nothing joyous about it, actually, it's funereal. I'd love to or you to give it a listen and analyze how David could add such gravitas to what is almost universally a happy clappy rhythm.

[@paulmcphee5232]

Best track Ace has recorded in a long time. Simple yet catchy. Love the chorus. Great fun song!

[@jayholewinski]

I just passed 20 years sober on December 27 of this past year. Great job Justin.

[@eltoro969]

It`s so funny alcoholics always brings everything back to being sober when hearing someone else talking about it. Okay. We get it. It`s good to have self discipline. Most of us have it.

[@haassaan1098]

​@@eltoro969 sounds like you need to sober up.

[@Wishpool]

I love your colorful suit & shirt, Justin! 💖 You'll be seeing Ace when The Darkness plays the Monsters of Rock Cruise in March, so you can have another go at chatting with him. 🚢⚓🎸 Steve Brown (Trixter) produced and co-wrote this album. Anton Fig was the drummer on the recording. The musicians in the video are Ace's solo band: Scot Coogan (drums), Ryan Spencer Cook (bass), and Jeremy Asbrock (2nd guitar).

[@monkeytailhock2295]

I've seen Ace and his solo band countless times and it's always a blast and fun to nerd out to KISS and Ace solo songs live.

[@grauemaus4225]

and he is always authentic and quite the New Yorker, always a good thing.

[@kirkwilson8738]

Ace is Fun, Has a sense of humour and does not take himself so seriously like the rest of Kiss does.. He is Rock & Roll.. He has Inspired so many Guitarists like Dimebag Darrell ect.. Ace is Awesome!!!

[@buzzin-hornet]

Was almost expecting your sign off signiture intro/outro to be "Juuuuuustin Hawkins rides in spaaaaace....innn space!" 😂

[@johndef5075]

Ace' solo on Strange Ways will melt your face.

[@ianwilkinson2831]

That is one of my favourite Ace solos

[@Gambo916]

IMHO Ace's solo on Callin' Dr Love is mega.......quite short, but oh so atmospheric.

[@samdeninno1951]

Isn't that the lead that was stolen from the doors song?

[@johnstevens8253]

I love it too! Marty Friedman says it's the most intense rock lead he's ever heard!

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

@@samdeninno1951that’s the solo from She. Which was them reused by Pearl Jam’s Alive.

[@jnixo9900]

I always loved Aces songs from Kiss. He sings slightly behind the music which creates that sleaze. His guitar sound is all him. Instantly recognizable.

[@redtape73]

The best part of this is Justin reflecting on the days of trying to stay sober when he could’ve perhaps gotten along with Ace. It was really a personal thing to share and it clearly brought him back to a rougher time in his life. Cool.

[@Cfolger]

My 1st concert was kiss in 94 I was 4, grew up a huge fan but I think it's gross what they did to ace and Peter these last 20 yrs, now I'm just an Ace frehley fan.

[@Wishpool]

My first KISS concert was in 1979. I stopped seeing KISS in 2009, but I catch Ace every 1-2 years when he rolls through Houston. 🎸

[@DennisBarakos]

@@Wishpool Me too, at the Los Angles Forum, which was recorded and released as Alive II

[@mebeme007]

Oh come on. Ace is the main one who hasn't been able to shut up and just let it all go. I really like Ace and his music. But damn I just wish he would STOP whinging about Paul and Gene already. Actually let his music do the talking, end of.

[@joukovaananen5951]

He's not exaggerating at all! That Space-Ace's song alone is better than what Kiss has produced in last 25 years.

[@JokersWild70]

George Young and Harry Vanda would add shakers, tambourines, and hand claps in the studio to several of the Bon Scott era songs to give them that swing, along with Phil Rudd's drumming of course

[@muziktrkr]

George and Harry were in The Easybeats (and as co producers produced pop hits pre AC/DC)and Bon had also been in a pop group, so some pop elements of the 60s were brought into AC/DC.

[@guitarandmore69]

Did they bury it in the mix? Because I can't hear any of it.

[@DashdownMusic]

Amen man ...ACE is back and he told ya so!!

[@stevenwayne9231]

Thanks for reviewing an Ace song.by the way that's Anton Fig actually on the drums.Ace isn't a virtuoso or great singer but he's written classics like cold gin,parasite etc.but his solos are what made him a legend and inspire millions to Puck up the guitar

[@metalmike570]

You meant Pick Up The Guitar! 😁💥💥👍

[@rticle15]

​@@metalmike570when i play. Im definitely pucking up the guitar.

[@metalmike570]

@@rticle15 How bout phucking up the guitar!!!!!! I thought that Anton Fig was a bassist, and on his resume was The Late Show. 🤔🤠 Nevermind yes he was the drummer and I was right about him being in Paul Shaffer's World's Most Dangerous Band!!

[@XtheLostGen]

Hey, great review. Long time Ace fan. Saw Kiss in Boston Garden and Ace's band in an 800 seat venue in 2019. Kiss has lights, fireworks and levitating platforms. Ace has Rock n Roll swagger. He's the king of sleaze. From the South Bronx so he doesn't back down. His lyrics often reference electricity because he was electrocuted during a Kiss show in '77 and space because his Kiss character was the "Spaceman". He engineered the smoking pickup himself while in Kiss, knew how to because his hobby was building rockets. He admits that his lyrics are crap because he doesn't care. He's not for everyone, but he's authenrically himself. Gene and Paul always seem to be marketing when they talk instead of being themselves. I love the guy. With your sense of humor, I think you'd like Ace's song "Rocket Ride" off side 4 of Kiss' '77 Alive 2 record. The chorus is: Baby wants a blast Baby wants it fast. She wants a rocket ride. It's so campy that it seems like a mockumentary of a mockumentary. Sorry for the lengthy comment. Thanks for doing what you do.❤

[@simonpark843]

I loved this song...many thanks for drawing attention to it. I didn't know Ace had an album out, either.

[@mercuryshadow09]

Hes got like four albums.

[@zennomad258]

more like 10’or 12 if you include Frehley’s Comet, his compilations and Origins I & II

[@ianwilkinson2831]

The album come out next month

[@eltoro969]

It`s not released yet

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Ace was CLEARLY the best musician in KISS..followed by Peter...then the other two. Real sleazy and catchy🔥

[@rayhutto2063]

congrats on the 17 years sir

[@everly-shadystudios9900]

Justin Hawkins has a way of keeping your attention, very knowledgeable about all genres of music with a unique personality

[@applehead252]

I wasn’t expecting much but this song hit me like 10,000 volts ! Absolutely amazing simple song technique of kiss … keep it simple stupid song writing. Always the best technique imo

[@henrikharbin5521]

Ace is not a technical player at sll; he plays and writes 100% by feel. To me, it's a very honest way to do this kind of music. I can't read music myself, because I'm legally blind, but I know what a great groove sounds like, and the two songs I've heard so far ( this one and "Walkin' On the Moon") have the perfect groove. Thank you for the review ANF your commentary :)

[@brittsmith8260]

Ace is in his 70's, and still wrote a ok song with decent hooks. Its not bad and in a past world would have garnered some good rock radio rotation.

[@wolfsmagic77]

Brilliant yet such an entertaining analysis! You had me laughing in so many parts 😂 Ive been a big fan of ace for 45 years. He has a knack for simplicity with unforgettable hooks!

[@shakinabe]

I have to admit that even though I’m a huge Ace fan, I didn’t enjoy this song until seeing Justin singing and clapping along. You made it fun!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

@justinhawkinsridesagain The Steve Ace refers to is Steve Brown from Trixter who worked with him on the album and actually co-wrote this song. Ace has said the main riff for this song was Steve’s and Ace added a bridge to the song.

[@ianwilkinson2831]

I am looking forward to the album coming out next month. I have a feeling it’s going to be great.

[@peterfletcher6920]

I love it I thinks Ace's new album will be a belter

[@jcsolomon6470]

I Hear you Justin!You are in a Better Place,now!Keep Allways Positive,and Dont Identify,with the Pasts Issues!Take care Allways!You Got This All Life Long!

[@christophersullivan8009]

It’s perfect Ace. Looking forward to hearing the record. Great video Justin!

[@cheaptrickfanatic3496]

I was a huge naysayer, after thhe first three singles were released... then i listened to the record as a whole. I was converted and now can't stop listening. Fightin for Life, Back in My Arms Again, Cosmic heart... passhhh... forget about it. I bought the album. Steve didn't simply resurrect Ace, Steve patched him together, like Frankenstein's monster. It was the work of a mad scientist. For all its highs and lows, 10,000 Volts is a FUN rock n roll record. Start to finish. Plus, it sounds fucking FANTASTIC.

[@MagsMusicfan9]

You are so hilarious! When you genuinely laugh it seriously cracks me up! You could do an awesome cover of “Back in the New York Groove” you could even do the clap thing! Woohoo! LOL Congrats on the 17 years! 😂🤘🏻👏🏻

[@zacherysmith4520]

Ace is one of the last true rock stars left on this planet. What a life he has lived. Long live AF

[@k30sking]

Love your reaction when reading the update about Frehley and your facial expressions are just so funny 😂

[@bsenka]

I think you nailed exactly what is going on with most of Ace's lyrics. -- Emphasis in the wrong place, in all the right ways. No one would ever teach people to structure a song like that, but for him it absolutely works!

[@rickmonce2827]

The main riff sounds like My Wave by Soundgarden.

[@realasadoughnut]

So funny you said that, I thought the same thing when I heard it.

[@Marwolaeth01]

I thought the same. So I went and listened to My Wave again and 2 hours later I'm just emerging from my Soundgarden rabbit hole. Every God. Damn. Time...

[@johngerson7335]

Yep.

[@booyrnes]

Thought the same thing and was scanning the comments to see if someone had already noted it.

[@hbo001]

Yes. You helped me to save time finding which song from Soundgarden it was. A very good riff though. Edit: I listened to Soungarden song and it's way more interesting then this. First thing I noticed how Ace made the riff simpler to 4/4 so he can say he didnt steal it:)

[@russell2910]

Always remember to do that also and the one of the best things I've seen in a while is the first time I tried to teach deaf people to speak with a friend of mine but they said they would just go on Rogan show. I remember that one.

[@russell2910]

Yeah

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn and he wants to party every day! 🎸🥁🎶🎶🎶

[@aaronarchermusic]

My girlfriend just reminded me how when we were front row side stage at the Las Vegas show, the lifesaver you spat bounced off her ample rack, landed on a shelf, and was picked up by a fan. Twas a great show! Much love, Justin!

[@jeffholt9437]

More about your girlfriend please? 😅

[@thornwithin6195]

Interesting. I'll have to check out this album. My fav Ace album is "Trouble Walking"

[@rhonni1624]

Comet is a killer album. How do i know? " Cuz ACE is back and he told me so!"🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@sonotdown998]

“When I saw her face… I burnt a resistor.” Apologies to Neil and The Monkees. 🥁

[@peterjohansen7922]

.... now I'm with her sister

[@HuwBass]

I've always preferred ...and she's a retriever.

[@FrancisFry-bf5zk]

Ace keeping it fresh, Kiss can’t put out anything this good go Ace !!!!!

[@robcalkelme]

Being a KISS fan since 1981 I can attest that Ace Frehley is truly a Rock n Roller , the real deal , at least within KISS ! Outselling the other 3 band members when their solo albums came out in 78 , says it all ! Listen to his first solo album 🤟😎 awesome stuff !

[@totallyfrozen]

It’s no surprise. Ace’s solo album was the closest to the KISS sound of the 4-including the founding members Paul and Gene. So KISS fans heard the records and chose to buy Ace’s mostly. Paul’s album is good too, but just slightly off the KISS sound. Peter probably had the best singing voice of the group, but his solo album sounds like Soft Rock. Sounds nothing like KISS at all.

[@crazyedface]

Very cool that Ace and Anton Fig are playing together. Agaiiin! Steve Brown from Trixter is Ace’s “ace” on this record. Fun stuff🤘🏼

[@SteveBrownROCKS]

Thank You!!!

[@johnmarshall3903]

​@@SteveBrownROCKSNo bro, thank you for being there for our boy Ace. Lots of us old timers still love the guy.

[@SteveBrownROCKS]

Cheers John

[@metalcubana3004]

Of COURSE Space Ace would drop a reference to space in his song. 😊 Always enjoy your videos. 🤘 Much love from Texas!

[@warthogA10]

I met Ace in NYC in 92' very cool dude...

[@concretel10n]

I quite like the older interviews with Ace shitfaced and 'ruining' the interview by being an absolute hoot. Gene takes himself way too seriously imo

[@kyleurbanik1879]

Oh yeah that was great wasn’t that on Carson or something? seemed he was having the time of his life while gene and Paul sat there gettin all pissed off lol!

[@kyleurbanik1879]

Just looked again it was Tom Snyder show he stole that interview. It’s so good lmfao

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Ace will always be my favorite member of Kiss. Paul and Gene throw a lot of shade his way. I hope the Spaceman is right, and he embarrasses Paul, especially. Stanley's autobiography is nothing but him criticizing people. He's lived a wonderful life, why is he so bitter? 10,000 volts sounds kick ass.

[@kraftwerk974]

Ace gave this Stones groove to Kiss. Always liked him.

[@melliemel151]

OMG! The line about Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger bickering over your suit in the 90’s? Pure comedy gold! And, I’ll have you know that I was seeing spots after looking at your suit for five minutes. Everywhere I looked for awhile after was all discolored! 😂😂😂 I loved the whole video and song, and your infectious humor, but, please, send that suit back in the DeLorean to Rod and Mick, so they can continue bickering and possibly rip it to shreds because it totally blinded me! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@XtheLostGen]

Ironically, Ace totaled a Delorean while driving drunk.

[@melliemel151]

@@XtheLostGen 🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnDavis-yj7lf]

Love Ace Frehley! He wrote the best KISS songs back in the day, in my humble opinion

[@richardheadly7466]

I'd like to quote Ozzy, "Sobriety f**king sucks". He speaks the truth but some of us have taken that road for a reason. Good on ya.

[@juanramirez-wk8ty]

Ace was always the coolest dude in Kiss. Plus this new tune kicks ass!

[@bigsmoke394]

They were all cool.

[@RichardSmith-q1h]

NY groove got me havnt heard the new ugh 😎

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@bigsmoke394 Maybe if you compare them to abba.

[@michaelracicot233]

Constantly being in a drunken stupor, pissing away your talents, and ending up broke is your idea of cool? Interesting

[@juanramirez-wk8ty]

@@michaelracicot233 He partied hard lived, it up and still makes kick ass music to this day unlike those boring stiffs Gene and Paul, yeah that's very interesting .

[@robsavage9440]

Ace Frehley was the best part of Kiss, hands down. When he got fired, they went through a revolving door of guitar players and never reached the same heights again.

[@oldjarhead386]

I was a KISS fan from the beginning. When he left KISS was dead to me. Ace is what made me fall in love with guitar rock and roll!

[@lw3764]

"The band will be continuing as digital avatars... *sigh* oh god...."😂😂😂😂

[@philyeary8809]

The Kiss Genes NFTour

[@andrepereira744]

Great. I will send my digital avatar to see them, also. [not even that]

[@jaspervanbel4349]

It’s has the same vibe as….i believe in a thing called love!!! What is a super rock n roll classic. !!

[@philcourteney4328]

5:16 Justin, you have the most hilarious silences, and your comic timing is absolutely on point! 🤣👍