KISS might be one of those classic rock bands that still have a staunch fan base, but the band’s former guitarist, Vinnie Vincent, now raises a question: how far will those fans go to satisfy their fandom?
Vincent just announced that his long-in-the-works album Guitarmageddon is finished and is being offered to buyers under an unusually high-priced, tightly controlled deal. He has set the price of the album at $2 million.
Vincent said the complete album is available “in master format only” for $2 million and that the package includes 10 mixed master tracks, master files for artwork and related posters, and separate vinyl and CD packaging art for each song.
According to Vincent’s statement, a buyer would be able to release the full album in any format, in whole or in part, but all marketing plans and ideas would require his approval. Vincent also said the purchase price does not include any “right, title, or interest” in copyrights and trademarks tied to his name or the product, while noting that separate negotiations could be arranged for composition rights.
Vincent additionally outlined a second path for acquisition, stating that individual songs can be purchased for $200,000 each under the same listed terms, echoing the kind of fan backlash and price debates seen when a KISS guitarist previously addressed complaints about what fans should pay.
