KISS Teases Final Tour Documentary Ahead of November Release
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KISS is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the closing chapter of its touring career with a new two-part documentary, KISS: End of the Road, premiering November 19, 2026. The band announced the release alongside a new trailer featuring concert footage, backstage moments, and personal reflections from Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Directed by DJ Viola, the documentary follows the group s farewell tour, which began in January 2019 and concluded at New York s Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2023. The nearly five-year journey included approximately 250 performances across multiple continents, with COVID-19 postponements extending the original schedule. The trailer also highlights some unexpected challenges, including a concert in Brazil where Simmons performed while seated after experiencing dehydration. Beyond the performances, the documentary explores the emotions surrounding the band s decision to end its touring career after five decades. Fans attending KISS Kruise: Land-Loc