On July 16, 2022, the legendary rock band KISS brought their explosive End of the Road World Tour to Bucharest, Romania, delivering a night of face paint, fire, and pure rock ‘n’ roll mayhem that left fans in awe.
Performing at Romexpo, the band turned the Romanian capital into a warzone of riffs and pyrotechnics, proving that even after nearly five decades, KISS still knows how to raise hell and then some.
A Show To Remember
Fronted by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, with Tommy Thayer on lead guitar and Eric Singer on drums, the band launched into a powerful setlist stacked with classics:
- “Detroit Rock City”
- “Shout It Out Loud”
- “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”
- “Rock and Roll All Nite”
Each song came with signature KISS theatrics flames, confetti, tongue-wagging, and iconic solos. Simmons spit blood and breathed fire, Stanley flew over the crowd on a zip line, and the crowd of thousands roared like it was 1975 all over again.
Bucharest Feels The Love (And The Volume)
Romanian fans, clad in KISS makeup and gear, came from all corners of the country (and beyond) to witness what could be their last chance to see the rock giants live. The band’s interaction with the audience was electric, with Paul Stanley declaring:
“Bucharest, you’re loud, you’re wild, and we love you!”
The emotion was mutual, some fans had waited decades for this moment, and KISS made sure it was unforgettable.
The End Of An Era
The End of the Road tour, launched in 2019, was billed as KISS’s final global trek. COVID delays only intensified fan anticipation, and every show became more than just a concert, it was a farewell celebration of one of rock’s most iconic acts.
For Bucharest, July 16 wasn’t just another stop, it was a piece of rock history, immortalized in the hearts of thousands.
One Last Rock And Roll All Nite
As the confetti rained down during the final anthem, “Rock and Roll All Nite,” it felt like the end of an era, but one that ended with style, swagger, and a whole lot of volume.
KISS may be saying goodbye, but on July 16, 2022, in Bucharest, they reminded the world why they’ll live forever.
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