Bassist Duff McKagan (Loaded/Velvet Revolver) writes an essay for the Seattle Weekly about touring South America with KISS bassist Gene Simmons. In the article we learn that Gene stays calm with things get rough and that he can dance the “mashed potato.” Read the entire article here on Duff’s experiences with Gene on the Rock N Roll All Stars Tour. KISS is gearing up for a summer release of new studio album Monster and a Motley Crue tour.