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6 unusual facts about Psycho Circus


Kiss action figures

These figurines were modeled from ‘true-to-life’ sculpts of each the current band members at the time, as they had generally appeared on stage during the Psycho Circus world tour.

The deal included the creation of the 31 issue Kiss: Psycho Circus comic book series, along with, Kiss action figures based on the characters appearing in the comic series.

Psycho Circus

In a radio interview with Eddie Trunk following his departure Criss stated that only "Into the Void" featured instrumental contributions from all four members.

Some pressings featured a lenticular cover that alternates between a black Kiss logo and the album title with pictures of a clown and the band members, while the Japan initial first pressing featured a pop-up cover which had three foam spring-loaded panels of a clown face and two others with band members faces that popped out when the doors were opened.

"You Wanted the Best" is the only Kiss song in which lead vocals are shared by the entire lineup.

Shock Me

It remained in the group's setlist during the Psycho Circus tour, although Frehley's guitar solo was moved to "Into the Void".



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