"UNION" CHAT AT THE NIGHTCLUB:
With Bruce Kulick & John Corabi - November 3, 1997

DEMIDOG1: Describe your music?
Bruce kool: It rocks, but is soulful and melodic. Not KISS or Motley, but its own thing.

Pauls1babe: Hiya Bruce. Just wanted to let you know that COS rocks!!!
Bruce kool: Thanks.

Jrtbat: Bruce, how close is the album from completion?
Bruce kool: All recording is done. Mixing starts Wednesday. Feb 24 is the release date.

Apolo54: Bruce, how often do you check your E-mail? :-)
Bruce kool: I have been very busy in the studio so E-mail is backed up!!

CrueGirl76: Is John here too? Or is just Bruce answering?
Bruce kool: I type faster than John, but he is here.

AceF: Bruce, is you bro your biggest influence?
Bruce kool: Bob helped me with guitar, but we have similar influences.

RADWORDS1: We miss you John - come back online once in awhile.
TDOG069: Yeah, John come back.
MADMAXX000: Yeah John, come online so everyone can stalk you and harass you with Motley Crue statements.
Bruce kool: He never left.

Apolo54: Bruce, plan on coming to the West Coast on your Guitar Clinic?
Bruce kool: No clinics are planned right now.

Dave607: Will you play any songs acoustic in concert?
Bruce kool: We may play some acoustic stuff if our set is long enough.

PLIXX: Are you guys gonna play MC94 songs on tour?
Bruce kool: We play some KISS and Motley and Scream and other cool stuff besides our new CD live.

AceF: What was your main guitar recording the Union project?
Bruce kool: Les Pauls and my new signature ESP

Gill48028: Looking forward to hearing "Liar," was that supposed to be a COS track?
Jrtbat: Bruce, is the song you did for Return of the Comet going to be on the Union album?
Bruce kool: Liar will only be on the Ace tribute.

Xl PuNk lX: Bruce, what was it like working with Ace Frehley on Unplugged?
Bruce kool: Ace and I got along fine at Unplugged. It was just work with the acoustics being hard to play.

Kman Keith: Michael Bolton's new one is out tomorrow isn't it? Did Bruce play or write any for it??
Bruce kool: John sings lead with Bolton on his new CD............ just kidding!!!!!
LuvShine: ROFLMAO!!! Way to go John!! Ha ha...... great way to start rumors guys. Corabi and Pavoratti?
Bruce kool: Ok, no more fibs from me.

Jrtbat: Bruce, have you heard the KAOL tribute CD?
Bruce kool: Yes, I have the KAOL CD. It is cool.

Xl PuNk lX: Bruce, would you ever play with KISS again?
Bruce kool: Right now KISS is in make up, and COS is the final performance of (the previous) version so.......

Dano NYC: Any itinerary yet for the multi-city promotion tour ? (NYC to be precise).
Bruce kool: John wants Dano to know we will be in NY after the Philly Expo so get in touch.
Dano NYC: Thanks bro.....

LuvShine: I don't suppose there's DENVER in that agenda eh?
VIDFIEND1: Of course no Florida hmmmmmm........LOL
PLIXX: You guys coming to Boston anytime soon????
Forevrbeth: Or Columbus, Ohio?
Bruce kool: We plan to tour for a long time with this CD so we hope to hit all areas and overseas too.

Xl PuNk lX: Bruce, may I use the information you are giving tonight in my next issue of my fanzine?
Bruce kool: This is public domain, so go for it X1.
Xl PuNk lX: Great Bruce, thanks!

Apolo54: Bruce, I know you don't care for Vinnie...... how was it working with him on Revenge?
Bruce kool: I actually never worked with Vinnie on Revenge, he just wrote some songs for it.

Gill48028: Bruce, are you happy with the way COS was released. Or just happy that it's out?
Bruce kool: Very happy it is out and doing very well I believe.

PLIXX: How are the other guys in the band?
Bruce kool: Brent and Jamie are fine

DEMIDOG1: Bruce......do you like ENUFF ZNUFF?
Bruce kool: We do. They are cool.

KISSKiller: What's John's user name?
VIDFIEND1: They are both under Bruce kool.

KISSfanstv: Hey Bruce, my buddy Jim Romanovich wanted me to say hello to you.
Bruce kool: Say hi to Jim.

DavidWal: Bruce, what guitar did you use on the recording of "In The Mirror?"
Bruce kool: It is an ESP strat on the solos and rhythm.

PLIXX: Crab, you gonna get AOL soon?
KISSKiller: John, don't you have an AOL account? Or did ya cancel it?
Dave607: Will John keep his CRABBY49 name?
Bruce kool: No, he is off and Robin has it. Crab will be online with his computer this X-Mas. John will have a new name when he goes on he says.

VIDFIEND1: John, playing guitar on union too?
Bruce kool: John plays guitar on almost all the tracks.

KissfanJMC: Bruce/John, any ideas on the first video? Is there going to be one?
Bruce kool: No video plans yet.

MADMAXX000: John? Whatever happened to your screen name Voltage?
Bruce kool: John says to Mad Maxx he was never Voltage.

PLIXX: I was reading in the UNION folder there is a band named UNION in NY...is that BS??
Bruce kool: The UNION in NY is not using the name .. we have it legally now.

KISSfanstv: Bruce, I heard a rumor that Eric Singer played drums on Hot in the Shade..... any truth?
Bruce kool: Eric did play on one or two songs. They were demos.

AeroMan16: How are you guys?
Vegas76074: Hey Bruce what's up
Bruce kool: We are doing fine. We finished recording and now we mix the cd.

MtlEdge: Bruce, Paul Gargano says Hi and where's his tape?
Bruce kool: Hello Gerri. Tell Paul I will play him stuff in NY.

GodoThndr: What KISS songs do you plan on doing live?
Bruce kool: Not sure yet, but we can play stuff form Revenge and COS for sure. They will rock with our band.

MzCharisma: John, how do you "take care" of your voice on tour? Any special routine?
Bruce kool: John smokes and drinks a lot it seems, but the women get him through it all.

GENESBASS1: BRUCE, what is the name of the new album coming out in Feb?
Bruce kool: No title yet for the CD.

Platinumx2: Bruce, sweet work on COS. Should we expect UNION to be anything like that?
Bruce kool: We are a rock band in a classic hard rock sense.

Aced Frehl: Is there a tour to follow your Cd, Bruce?
Xl PuNk lX: Will you come to Milwaukee on your new tour?
MrZekey: You guys gonna play in St. Louis???
FZapaa: COME TO MILWAUKEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AeroMan16: Any plans to come to Knoxville, TN on the Union Tour?
Bruce kool: We plan to tour everywhere, but do not know the dates until early next year.

AnalogGal: BRUCE, if given the chance would you collaborate creatively with Gene and Paul again?
Bruce kool: I am on great terms with G and P and we speak from time to time.

Catluver3: Bruce, Hello from Dallas
MISSMAGMAY: Did John do Maggie May?
Bruce kool: Hello Dallas. John and I did do Maggie May but when is it out? I was told Nov 8th Michelle (we are talking about the Rod Stewart CD).

Cruely: John, boxers or briefs?
Bruce kool: Cruely, John says neither!!
Pia70: Way to go John!!!!!

Nightbaker: Are you still Grizzly Kulick or did you shave? ;-0
AnalogGal: Grizzly! LOL
Bruce kool: I only had the beard during the making of COS.
Nightbaker: Looked good!
Kulicker: I think the beard looks good!!!

Vegas76074: Hi Bruce. Are YOU singing on the new album?
Xl PuNk lX: Bruce, are you doing lead vocals on the new album?
Bruce kool: I did sing a song for the CD, but it may be a bonus track - not sure yet.

Shark5150: John, will you be doing any "Scream" songs?
CRUEFIEND: John, will you be singing anything off of MC'94 on the tour?
Bruce kool: We will do some Scream live and KISS and Motley (the stuff you wont hear from them).

Nightbaker: Bruce, will you be playing union stuff at the Philly con?
Bruce kool: Not sure about playing the new UNION material in Philly,but John will be there with me. Toronto too!!

Vegas76074: Bruce? Are you singing on the new album????
Bruce kool: I sang a song called "For You." Very heavy and dark, unlike "I Walk Alone." It might be a bonus.

Cruely: I got another funny one for John - Plan on getting anymore piercings?
Bruce kool: John's bottom lip is pierced. He constantly plays with it girls!!

AnalogGal: When is BRUCE gonna get pierced??
Bruce kool: One ear is enough for me!

Jez 13666: Bruce, what's the title of the album gonna be?
KISSasylum: Will "Transformer" be the name of the new album?
Bruce kool: Transformer will not be the title.

Bfogle6359: Bruce, any chance of doing a benefit for Eric Carr or releasing the Rock Heads?
Bruce kool: Be patient with the Rockheads.
Cruely: Isn't that a cartoon?
Kulicker: Yes
Starchild7: Eric Carr's cartoons.

AeroMan16: What kind of gear did you use on the Union album?
AeroMan16: What kind of guitars show up on the Union album?
Bruce kool: Lots of Les Pauls and ESPs, and a few funny ones.

VIDFIEND1: John's got the best eyes......
Bruce kool: Yeah, he has two.
Cruely: LOL
Fanchman: haha

KISSKiller: Remember my website BRUCE...did ya like it? Has John seen it yet?
Bruce kool: Send me the URL of it.

Bfogle6359: Bruce, can you talk about what happened to Eric Carr? Was he fired due to insurance?
Bruce kool: Now is not the time re: Eric Carr, but donžt believe all the rumors.

Shark5150: BRUCE and JOHN: How long have you known each other?
Bruce kool: I met John when he joined Motley.

Fanchman: Will there be a big promotional blitz for Union?
Bruce kool: Yes! MAYHEM will promote us and loves the band.

AeroMan16: Guys, I must know this. What are your favorite bands? Do you like Aerosmith?
Bruce kool: Yes, we dig Aerosmith. Lots. We dig the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Soundgarden, and other classic rock bands (Bowie and Humble Pie).

Puddnhead: Hey Bruce, is Dale still John's tech?
Bruce kool: Dale is working for Bush John says Puddin.

Cruely: Bruce and John, are you 2 trying to get the females in here hot n bothered?
Bruce kool: We know the women want us (we hope they want us).

AnalogGal: What do you and John think about the current music scene?
Bruce kool: We think it is changing to cool, hard rock.

KsRedhd24: Bruce....... Like Redheads?
Bruce kool: Yes, I love redheads...and blondes and brunettes and........ Breathing is what John likes... a pulse will do!!

Aced Frehl: Bruce, what kind of girl do you like? Blonde with green eyes perhaps?
Bruce kool: You could wear contacts!!

KISSKiller: UNION TO RULE THE WORLD!
Bruce kool: We love that one!!

KISSOLDIER: Bruce, it's great that COS is finally out. I know you were waiting for it.
Bruce kool: =) =)

Picknfling: Bruce, will Gene donate his producing skills on some UNION tracks?
Bruce kool: No. John, Curt Cuomo and myself produced the CD.

KISSKiller: BRUCE, any plans on adding sound bites to your web site from it?
Fredzep: You guys going to let any previews out on the Net?
Bruce kool: Not sure about any sneak previews.

KISSasylum: Curt Cuomo works well with you Bruce...I like the stuff you guys put out!
Bruce kool: Curt works great with John and I and he co-wrote all of Paul's stuff on COS with me.

KISSOLDIER: When's the new UNION stuff due out?
Bruce kool: The UNION CD will be out on Feb 24th.

AeroMan16: Bruce, what guitar players have most influenced you and your style?
Bruce kool: Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, EVH and Jimmy Page all were great influences on me and JOHN too.

PLIXX: Is it gonna have any of the MC94 attitude?
Bruce kool: The music is hard rock with soulful singing from JOHN. It has its own sound as we wanted to be ourselves without thinking about the other bands.

DEMANMAN: Will you guys have any ballads on your album?
Bruce kool: There are a couple of acoustic songs on the CD.

DEMANMAN: Bruce, I just wanted to say you're my biggest influence as far as guitar players go.
Bruce kool: Thank you DEMAN.

KISSfanstv: Bruce, any press conference dates for Chicago yet?
Bruce kool: No plans for a Chicago press conference yet.

Picknfling: Bruce, will there be a track dedicated to ERIC CARR on UNION?
Bruce kool: I think about Eric a lot but no plans for a dedication.

TAMA MAN 3: Bruce, do you need a back up guitarist for the road??? :)
Bruce kool: Actually, John is quite a great guitar player so we are covered thanks.

I Negative: BRUCE, just wanted to say thanks again for the web page Interview for Negative KISS. I appreciate you taking time to do that.
Bruce kool: Cool I Neg.

Picknfling: BRUCE, can you play wind instruments too?
Bruce kool: Nope on the wind instruments.

I Negative: Do you have an artist yet for your album & merchandise?
Bruce kool: The label is working on it, but you can contact them if you like I Neg.

TSamson796: John, any satisfaction knowing the new/old crue record is hurting'?
Bruce kool: John hopes the best for the Crue guys and is very happy with UNION.

Bhollis800: BRUCE, DID YOU PLAY BASS ON COS?
Bruce kool: Yes, I did play some on it.

Vegas76074: Bruce, what about Eric Singer?? Are you still in touch with him?
Bruce kool: Eric lent Brent some cool vintage drums for our CD - way to go ERIC!

KISSasylum: Bruce, you plan on doing Acoustic Radio promo performances?
Bruce kool: Yes, John and I will play some stuff on the radio live.

TAMA MAN 3: Will you be head lining your own tour?
TSamson796: Are you guys planning on doing clubs or trying to get on an arena tour?
Bruce kool: We don't know where we will tour yet, but we want to play everywhere.

KISSKiller: Any chance you will do a Howard Stern Promo with UNION?
Bruce kool: We do want to do STERN, he rules!!!!!!

MANICREBEL: Bruce where do you want UNION TO be 10 years from now?
Bruce kool: Hawaii, on a beach MANIC.

I Negative: Bruce, please set this straight for us all-- We have all read that Gene wears a wig!
Bruce kool: I refuse to answer on the grounds that I might..............
I Negative: LOL.......pleading the 5th huh?

NCMC Mimic: Do you think you're breaking new ground with Union?
Bruce kool: Yes. UNION has a style of its own.

Cruely: John, how's Ian?
Bruce kool: John says Ian is fine and plays a mean drum set!!

LuvShine: John, does the Union stuff compare at all with YOUR work on Scream & Crue?
Bruce kool: UNION is kick ass rock with John's bluesy style.

Picknfling: Who will you be opening up for?
Bruce kool: We don't know about the tour yet, but we will play live.

I Negative: Bruce, do you get to watch many movies?
Bruce kool: Yes, I do when I have the time. John and I like goofy comedy. Austin Powers is groovy.

AnalogGal: Ever watch South Park?
Bruce kool: South Park rules and Cheesy puffs!!! Kenny's dead oh no!!!!

AnalogGal: Shall we shag now or shall we shag later?
Bruce kool: Shagerific babe!!

I Negative: Bruce, are you a comic reader?
Bruce kool: No.

TAMA MAN 3: Bruce, did you catch the Halloween episode of South Park?
Bruce kool: Yes, we saw it last night on tape. We worked on Halloween.

SUN CH1LD: Bruce do you hope COS well so KISS comes back and asks you and Eric back in?
Bruce kool: I am very happy in UNION and John is too.

KISSKiller: You still recording?
Bruce kool: We are done recording. We mix this week.

KISSfanstv: Bruce, how's your bro doing? What's he up to?
Bruce kool: Bob is fine. He is working with some new bands.

KISSKiller: When will the UNION web page be up?
Bruce kool: Not sure about the official UNION website yet.

Tsamson796: When are the UNION t-shirts coming?
Bruce kool: We will have stuff, but we are still working on a logo etc.

Kulicker: Yes, we want UNION merchandise.
Bruce kool: Cool.

KISSfanstv: WHERE IS MY UNION LUNCH BOX DAMMIT!!
KISSKiller: I want UNION Masks!
KISSasylum: Yeah, UNION merchandise!!
Bruce kool: UNION cheesy puffs. John wants UNION condoms.

I Negative: Bruce, who is your new label?
Bruce kool: Mayhem is the label.
I Negative: Are they new?
Bruce kool: They have a website so contact them.

SUN CH1LD: Bruce, are you in LA right now or NYC?
Bruce kool: LA.

PLIXX: Crab, you still talk to the guys from Scream?
Bruce kool: Yes, John talked to the guys from the Scream today.

BHollis800: Would you give us the names of a few songs from UNION?
Bruce kool: Here are some titles: "Old Man Wise," "Around Again," "October Morning Wind," "Let it Flow."

VIDFIEND1: I remember hearing a song by UNION about "get off my cloud," what was that one called?
Bruce kool: "Get off my cloud!!"

BarflyDani: Bruce, will you be at the NAMM show in LA this year?
Bruce kool: We will try to be at NAMM.

Puddnhead: Did an interview with Nikki the other night. Had good things to say about the John record. Surprised me!
Bruce kool: Nikki is my good bud and he knows that John and I make good music.

KevinM8621: Is there a tentative release date yet?
Bruce kool: FEB 24th.

Xl PuNk lX: John, what was it like to work with Nikki Sixx?? I heard Nikki is very mean.
Bruce kool: John says Nikki, Tommy and Mick were cool to work with.

TAMA MAN 3: Bruce, I must say you look pretty D*MN cool with a GOAT... or should I say a fu man chew?
Bruce kool: TAMA I had a beard once, but John has the chinny growth now.

SUN CH1LD: John, you were also awesome in The Scream...seems like a long time ago.
Bruce kool: Thanks SUN says John.

Xl PuNk lX: John, what postal address can I send you stuff to?
Bruce kool: Send John's stuff to the address for me in Metal Edge or my website for now.

TAMA MAN 3: Bruce, you into Star Wars? You seem kind of spacey.
Bruce kool: I love Star Wars and Star Trek..... beam me up!!!!!

SUN CH1LD: Bruce, why isn't Gerri here?
Bruce kool: Don't know where is Gerri.

Martian829: UNION really doing BOY GEORGE tunes? Or is that a rumor?
Bruce kool: Boy George wishes he could do UNION!!
I Negative: Karma Karma Karma Ka-Meel-Union.
Bruce kool: Cool I Neg.

AnalogGal: BRUCE, how tall are you?
Bruce kool: I am 6'2"

VIDFIEND1: John, I have video tapes ready for you, do I send them to the address u gave me?
Bruce kool: Video, John says yes.

Aced Frehl: Bruce, not fond of a green-eyed blonde?
Bruce kool: John and I like all types ...

I Negative: Dammit!! I cant find the Mayhem website!!
Bruce kool: Go to my website http://www.nextlevel.com/brucekulick/ and the address is there.

Cruely: Bruce, what exactly is John doing as you type? Watching Tv?
Bruce kool: His head is spinning with all this and he has his hand in his....... beardy chin thing.

DSB3272: All Union is a stop-gap journeyman singer with a KISS fill in and some no names. There is no drawing power in that band.
Bruce kool: We let the music do the talking.

I Negative: Bruce, you mean there wont be anyone pouting his lips on stage? No sexy walk?
Bruce kool: John will walk sexy I believe.

AnalogGal: Get a CLUE, DSB.
Bruce kool: Well, he is entitled to his opinion.
PJH1029: DSB- you are forgetting one important factor- the music is great!

Xl PuNk lX: Bruce and John I look forward to working with you guys in interviews sometime soon!!!
Bruce kool: Sure.

Vegas76074: Bruce, you kinda all tense and stuff? I gotta cure for you......
Bruce kool: What is the cure??
Vegas76074: Take a big ol guess.....

PJH1029: Time for a wrap guys.

Bruce kool: John and I want to thank you all for coming and rappin to us.

KISSasylum: THANKS for coming online to chat Bruce and John!!
CatBlaak: {{{{{UNION}}}}}}
Kulicker: Bruce good luck with the mixing and I will see you in Philly!!
I Negative: Later bro!!!
Cruely: No no...THANK YOU.
Catluver3: Was cool.
KISSasylum: Oh yeah! Have to do this again UNION!

Bruce kool: See you all on tour and we will keep in touch on AOL etc.

PJH1029: Thanks to everyone for making this a great chat, don't forget to join the mailing list!!!!!

Xl PuNk lX: Good luck with the new album and tour I can't wait to see you guys!!!
SUN CH1LD: Good Luck Guys
MzCharisma: All the best for the album... we can't wait!! =)
Jrtbat: Thanks Bruce!!!!!!!!
NCMC Mimic: Thanks.
KISSKiller: Goodnight Bruce and John!
NCMC Raven: Bruce and John, thanks SO much for being here with us. You guys rock!
VIDFIEND1: Thanks for coming.
AnalogGal: THANK YOU!!!
Vegas76074: Love ya, love ya, love ya, love ya, love ya.
Aced Frehl: Bye Bruce & John! Luv U Guys!

Bruce kool: You will be very excited when you hear the new music.

Kulicker: Goodnight Bruce & John!!
Shandi80: Bye Bruce & John!!
AnalogGal: Peace love and UNION.
KissfanJMC: We can't wait guys! Goodnight.
Xl PuNk lX: Bye Bruce and John. Rock on!!!!!!!

Bruce kool: Two hours... we are dizzy and have to play with our....... beardy things on our faces that is.

KISSKiller: HEY now Bruce...LOL
Kulicker: LOL!!

Bruce kool: Goodnite all.

PJH1029: Go get a nice cool one guys. Thanks a lot for this!

Bruce kool: John says goodnight and kisses the girls who love him.

NCMC Raven: Paula...you deserve SO much credit for setting this up!
PJH1029: No problem Raven.
Bruce kool: Oh yes, thanks to Paula and Mayhem!!! And thanks NCMC Raven.
NCMC Raven: Bruce / John...anytime. Thanks for being so cool. Vegas76074: Bruce, when will you be online chat again????????????
Bruce kool: No more t o n I t e........ m u s t r e s t
Bruce kool: See ya.

NCMC Mimic: Bruce and John have left the building!!!!!
PJH1029: Thanks to everyone. I appreciate you coming tonight. One more time - join the mailing list and check out The KISS Asylum and KISS Otaku for all UNION news and updates!!!!