TOMMY THAYER And DORO PESCH To Appear At ’50 Years Of Kiss In Germany’ Official KISS Fan Celebration
Tommy Thayer, KISS's lead guitarist, and German metal singer Doro Pesch will appear at "50 Years Of Kiss In Germany: Official Fan Celebration", an event marking the band's anniversary. The gathering will take place at the Mitsubishi Electric Halle in Düsseldorf, though KISS themselves will not perform, with tribute act KISS Forever Band providing the live music instead.
Thayer will join KISS Forever Band's set as the event's featured special guest, with limited signing and photo opportunities also on offer, while Doro Pesch will join him for the musical finale. Additional special guests Ossy Hoppe and Didi Zill are also billed to appear, alongside exclusive merchandise, rare KISS memorabilia and limited music releases. The event takes place on 30 October 2026, with tickets going on sale on 11 August 2026 and fans able to register interest via kissonline.com, though registration does not guarantee admission.
In short
- KISS's 50th anniversary fan event set for Düsseldorf on 30 October 2026
- Tommy Thayer and Doro Pesch to appear, but KISS won't perform
- Tickets go on sale 11 August 2026
Explained simply
KISS are an American rock band known for theatrical make-up, elaborate costumes and live shows. The group began in the early 1970s and became known for songs such as “Rock and Roll All Nite”; its members have also pursued projects outside the band.
Tommy Thayer has played lead guitar for KISS since 2002. Doro Pesch is a German heavy metal singer whose career began with the band Warlock, and she has since performed as a solo artist.
Fan celebrations can bring together music, memorabilia and people connected with a band’s history. At this event, a tribute band will provide the music, while the appearances by Thayer and Pesch connect the gathering with KISS and Germany’s metal scene.
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