Ace Frehley says Paul Stanley is jealous of him
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley recently shared his perspective on tensions with bandmate Paul Stanley. He suggested jealousy may be behind some of their conflicts in an interview with Guitar World.
Frehley’s comments came in response to a question about why he hasn’t participated in certain Kiss events. He specifically addressed why he wouldn’t do a “Landlocked in Vegas event” despite having done Kiss Kruises before.
“There’s multiple reasons. About nine months before Kiss was going to play Madison Square Garden, both Paul and Gene were saying, ‘We’re going to bring everybody out on stage,’” Frehley said.
“Then a few months before the concert, they both changed their tune and said, ‘Ace and Peter aren’t going to do it.’”
The guitarist revealed that the situation escalated when Stanley made disparaging remarks about the potential reunion.
“In fact, Paul went on to say, ‘If Ace and Peter got on stage with us, the band could be called Piss.’ So, I kind of got into an argument with him,” Frehley continued. “Ed Trunk let me use his show as a platform. But it was just… I got upset, and then I just kind of let it go.”
Frehley concluded his comments by suggesting that Stanley’s behavior stems from jealousy. He stated: “Paul says things off the top of his head without thinking sometimes. Jealousy can make you say stupid things.”
These recent comments reflect a broader pattern of Frehley’s cautious approach to Kiss-related events. They also show his ongoing concerns about the band’s direction without its original lineup.
Frehley turned down invitations to both the 2025 Kiss Kruise and the Las Vegas Kiss shows, which were planned to celebrate the band’s legacy. His absence from these high-profile events highlights his desire to protect both his artistic identity and the original integrity of Kiss.
The Las Vegas gatherings are particularly significant as they mark Kiss’s first live performances since their ‘End of the Road’ farewell tour concluded in 2023. These shows will feature longtime Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick performing without the band’s iconic makeup. This represents a shift from the traditional look that the band is known for.
