Post by Hey Man on Jul 1, 2015 18:25:50 GMT -5
Marko Syrjala from Metal-Rules conducted an interview with Ace Frehley bassist Chris Wyse. An excerpt below:
Metal-Rules: You name Ace as one of your heroes but when did you first get into KISS and Ace?
Chris Wyse: “When I was eight years old, I saw KISS Alive and KISS Alive II. When I was growing up, I’m a ’70s kid. I was just a little kid watching, reading comic books rather and listening to rock ‘n’ roll. When I saw KISS, I was like there was nothing better than being a super hero rock star. So Ace is the super hero rock star, and that was my impression as a young boy. But now as a professional I really appreciate the music and how much verocity is in the music, this is not for the casual musicians. This is real music, and we sweat hard every night as you’ve seen and it’s challenging, because of all the energy. So I’m really proud to be with one of my favorite guitar players of all time.”
Metal-Rules: Speaking more about the covers album, I know that you have been working for a while already and it’s maybe coming out in October?
Chris Wyse: “We’re hoping, yeah. We were just talking about it the other day, how we need to get into the studio between the tour and getting back to finish up. So that’s the goal later this year. How exciting! This will be my second Ace release and new Owl album is coming out July 28 as well. I’m just going with the energy and the flow. I need to stay active, so that’s what it’s all about.”
Metal-Rules: Richie Scarlet (guitarist) mentioned that there are also plans for the next Ace Frehley studio album as well, with all original material?
Chris Wyse: “There is talk of that and I have a good feeling, there is going to be a good run with Ace. Ace is back.”
Metal-Rules: That sounds really good when you have two Ace albums in the works already. Because I remember that there was a saying; there is a timeline for all things but then there is Ace Frehley timeline which is sometimes endless *Laughs*
Chris Wyse: “Sure. But I think he sees the moment now and is going for it, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame etc. Kiss is very active and I think he feels like this is the time to claim his stake in rock and roll.”
Metal-Rules: You name Ace as one of your heroes but when did you first get into KISS and Ace?
Chris Wyse: “When I was eight years old, I saw KISS Alive and KISS Alive II. When I was growing up, I’m a ’70s kid. I was just a little kid watching, reading comic books rather and listening to rock ‘n’ roll. When I saw KISS, I was like there was nothing better than being a super hero rock star. So Ace is the super hero rock star, and that was my impression as a young boy. But now as a professional I really appreciate the music and how much verocity is in the music, this is not for the casual musicians. This is real music, and we sweat hard every night as you’ve seen and it’s challenging, because of all the energy. So I’m really proud to be with one of my favorite guitar players of all time.”
Metal-Rules: Speaking more about the covers album, I know that you have been working for a while already and it’s maybe coming out in October?
Chris Wyse: “We’re hoping, yeah. We were just talking about it the other day, how we need to get into the studio between the tour and getting back to finish up. So that’s the goal later this year. How exciting! This will be my second Ace release and new Owl album is coming out July 28 as well. I’m just going with the energy and the flow. I need to stay active, so that’s what it’s all about.”
Metal-Rules: Richie Scarlet (guitarist) mentioned that there are also plans for the next Ace Frehley studio album as well, with all original material?
Chris Wyse: “There is talk of that and I have a good feeling, there is going to be a good run with Ace. Ace is back.”
Metal-Rules: That sounds really good when you have two Ace albums in the works already. Because I remember that there was a saying; there is a timeline for all things but then there is Ace Frehley timeline which is sometimes endless *Laughs*
Chris Wyse: “Sure. But I think he sees the moment now and is going for it, The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame etc. Kiss is very active and I think he feels like this is the time to claim his stake in rock and roll.”