Greed $immons recently gave an interview to XFM Radio in the UK. During this interview Greed must have been smoking something. He challenged Bono and Mick Jagger to a stadium duel. Here is his quote:

"I would love to play on the same stage as U2, the Stones and anybody out there who considers themself a world champion," challenged Simmons. "You come on up on that stage with us, baby. Show me what you got, and then we'll show you what the big boys do."

When you stop laughing, come back.

Ok, you done? Now Greed is clearly doing this because he and KISS can't sell out stadiums anymore. Arenas, maybe, but stadiums not a chance.

I have seen all three live and two in a stadium setting. I can state without a doubt, there is no way KISS can compete with the Rolling Stones or U2 in a stadium show. I would also toss Metallica into the mix, who put on a hell of a show and a fairly great stadium show.

Here is the thing, U2 and The Rolling Stones do not rely on the use of pyrotechnics during their show. They let their music do the talking...or Bono. KISS is only about pyrotechnics. A KISS show is an hour and half of fire, flash bangs, strobes, smoke, makeup, and Greed breathing fire.

If I had to rank the acts in terms of stadium shows, I would say The Rolling Stones, U2, Metallica, reunited Led Zeppelin, reunited Pink Floyd, reanimated Beatles, reanimated Clash, zombie Elvis, Swedish Eurodance act Rednex (known for their hit Cotton Eyed Joe), Michael Flatley's Riverdance, KISS. In that order.

I don't believe KISS even belongs on the same stage as The Stones or U2. But the main reason Greed says stupid shit like that is to get people talking about what a fucking ridiculous idea it is and people continue to talk about KISS. Touche Greed.

Listen to the whole interview here.