Ace Frehley readies first new solo album in five years

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley
has a new solo album coming out in 2014

'Space Invader' drops in June

All the controversy over the induction of KISS into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame isn't keeping Ace Frehley down.

The guitar legend will release Space Invader, his first new solo album in five years, via Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) on June 24, 2014. 

The album will include at least nine brand new original songs, plus a cover of Steve Miller’s “The Joker.”  This album is the first release under Frehley's new universal deal on eOne Music.

Frehley has released an official statement regarding the exciting news:

“Life on Earth has been very good to me, and the body of work I’ve created over the years has withstood the test of time. Today I see no obstacles before me and my creativity has never been more fine tuned. Growing up in an Alien world has enhanced my senses and allowed me to succeed where others would have failed. The best is yet to come!” 

For 16 years, Frehley, the original “Space Ace" and a founding member of KISS, served as the guitarist for the multi-platinum selling rock band. Furthermore, Frehley has had the best-selling solo album career (vintage or current) among the original foursome. His self-titled Ace Frehley, released in 1978, went on to sell over one million copies, producing the only Top 40 single, “New York Groove,” from any of the legendary KISS solo albums (peaking at #13). Most recently, the song was featured in an episode of the cult TV show “Entourage,” and it was also KISS’ second-bestselling download in 2012, beating out, among others, such KISS Army anthems as “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” “Beth” and “Calling Dr. Love” even after 36 years.

Since departing from KISS, Frehley went on to release four more solo albums and one live EP including his most recent effort, Anomaly in 2009, which debuted at #27 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and received a welcoming response among critics. "’Anomaly' shows why many rock and metal guitarists list ‘Space Ace’ as a prime six-string influence," said Rolling Stone.

Ace Frehley will participate in the 2014 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS show by presenting the Dimebag Darrell "Best Guitarist" Award alongside label-mate Zakk Wylde. The awards show will take place on April 23, 2014 at the CLUB NOKIA Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now!

Frehley said: “It’s exciting to finally be part of the Golden Gods, awards and an honor to be part of any Dimebag memorial award. He was a friend, and I know everyone misses him, as do I.”