KISS singer-guitarist Paul Stanley tested positive for his second round of COVID-19 in the past six months. Stanley and his entire family has tested positive for the new Omicron strain of the virus.  Stanley first contracted COVID-19 in August, just a few shows after KISS had resumed their postponed farewell tour.  KISS had postponed just a few shows when Stanley contracted COVID-19, but then bandmate Gene Simmons also tested positive, forcing the legendary rock act to postpone the tour for two weeks.  KISS previously cancelled their scheduled Las Vegas residency, which would have kicked off this Wednesday (December 29th).

Stanley announced that he had once again contracted COVID-19, writing alongside a selfie on Instagram: “My Omicron face! Yup. My entire family has it. I’m tired and have sniffles. Most of my family have absolutely no symptoms. Do as you choose. I’m so glad I’m vaccinated.”’

In 2022, KISS have a tour of Australia lined up for the spring, followed by a European outing in the summer. They’ve also been announced as one of the headliners, alongside Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, and Korn, for the 2022 Welcome to Rockville festival, taking place May 19th-22nd in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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