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Sep 16, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released.

On this day September 16 1985, Kiss released their thirteenth studio album Asylum. With glam metal at its peak, the record embraced the flashy, high energy style of the era while keeping the band’s hard rock roots intact.

The album featured the hit single Tears Are Falling, which became a fan favorite and one of Kiss’s most recognizable songs of the decade. Other tracks like Uh! All Night, Who Wants to Be...

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