Paul Stanley, Steven Tyler Get Into a War of Words

Posted on Oct 16th 2012 1:30PM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

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Steven Tyler of Aerosmith flapped his gums recently and called KISS a "comic book rock band." Thems fighting words, and that type of trash talk didn't sit well with KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley.

The former American Idol judge told a Tampa radio station how he really felt about KISS, saying, "They've got a couple of hits, but they're more, they're comic book - you see them in their spackled faces. It is different - a Kiss lick, a Joe Perry lick - two different worlds, and sometimes depending on the time of day I get offended [by comparisons]."

Insulted to be compared to KISS? Really? Really.

Even though he referred to the band in less than complimentary terms, Tyler did go on to say that Stanley and bassist Gene Simmons are "beautiful people" on a personal level.

While on 'Rockline' last night (quotes courtesy of Ultimate Classic Rock), Stanley offered his retort, saying that that the comparisons can come after both band's new albums land. "Maybe Steven's feeling a bit full of himself because he has an album coming out ... When the album comes out...let the music do the talking," he said.

KISS' latest album, Monster, is out now, while Aerosmith's Music From Another Dimension! drops on Nov. 6.

Stanley also stated that he believes Tyler is an elitist and has an uppity attitude concerning Kiss. When touring together back in 2003, Stanley said, "Steven insisted that they close the show. I really [didn't] care because one way or the other you have to come up onstage. He was looking down his nose a bit at KISS. Seeing him come onstage to an underwhelmed audience and [seeing] people walking out [made me smile]."

The KISS legend chalked Tyler's comments up to the singer being "over-enthused and needs a reality check."

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ftuna2u2

Grammy count:
Kiss - 0 (one nomination)
Aerosmith - 4 (17 nominations)
Not much of an argument here.

November 28 2012 at 11:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
aerofan4ever

aerosmith is like filet mignon compared to the mcdonalds fish sandwich that is kiss.back in the late 70's when i was in hs it was sooooo not cool to like kiss lolol.but aerosmith?THEY ROCKED.if hs kids back then knew kiss sucked......well,nuff said.as far as steven dissing them,all of a sudden stanley conveniently "remembers" incidents where steven was a dick?who cares.......doesn't change the fact that aerosmith is the better band.kiss relied on a lot of gimmick,i mean a LOT.it was theater and definitely comic book like.they can't deny it...it made them rich,so go spend your money and quit crying paul.....i hate a whiner

November 28 2012 at 7:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
whitemalelexky

Both rock! Hate to see MEGA STARS in a war of words. Its all rock and roll!

November 28 2012 at 3:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bfletch5771

KISS has always been over rated.
Thats why they have all the glam.

November 27 2012 at 11:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dajewelman

Listen Kiss and Aerosmith are totally different. Kiss is more of a show. Musically they are ok. Their whole show and Pop type rock became big. Aeorsmith on the other hand is a true rock n roll band with lots of talent. They do not compare

November 27 2012 at 10:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mr Wonderful

Steven Tyler looks like an old drag queen in his old age, he's acting like one too. Having hissy fits over Kiss and Nicki on Idol.

November 27 2012 at 7:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gary

Kiss IS a show band. Nothing wrong with that but they aren't very talented musicly.

November 27 2012 at 6:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
hapdog1

Kiss is never played on radio statons, but there are songs I like from them. Stop comparing the two. WE need more real Rock-n-Roll

October 25 2012 at 3:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sindfetish

They both rock. Just revisited my 15 year old self when "Destroyer" came out...got the CD (5 bucks !) a week ago. ALL KILLER...NO FILLER.

October 25 2012 at 2:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
redoak58

He's right, Kiss is no where even close to being on the same level as Arrowsmith.

October 24 2012 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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