Future Shop: Gene Simmons Appearing in Edmonton for the Third Time This Year /Revision/

In his third appearance in Edmonton this year, Gene can be seen this Saturday at the new, over 53 thousand square foot Future Shop out at South Edmonton. He will be there to sign autographs and to cut the ribbon to welcome fans to the store, a new hybrid electronics/high-end instrument store selling HDTV's, guitars, drums, exercise equipment, and much more.

Gene Simmons' last appearance in Edmonton included the Simmons-Abramson and IndyCar Series' unveiling of the I AM INDY marketing campaign.

Future Shop Ltd. has sent out a memo and revisions on the store and the Gene Simmons appearance dates at their new South Edmonton, Alberta location.

From 4-8pm on Dec. 5th, gamers will battle it out for a chance to play Rock Band with Gene, plus win a $500 gift card.

You will still be able to meet Gene on December 6th, as there will be an autograph session inside the store from 2-4pm.

Ethan Moreau of the Edmonton Oilers will be signing autographs as well, from 4-6pm on December 7th.

If you see the Future Shop SUV on the streets of Edmonton at all, they'll give you a wrist-band to have front-of-the-line access to meet Gene.

Go to CNW Group for more information on the Future Shop Grand opening ceremonies.

Gene Simmons Axe Guitar Releases Halloween

OK guys, this is your chance to rock out in style. Gene Simmons has apparently partnered up with the people over at Kobian USA to bring a trademark instrument to the Nintendo Wii, the Sony PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 gaming consoles.

(PlayStation)

The Gene Simmons Axe Guitar is compatible with both Rock Band and Guitar Hero. It features the bi-directional strum bar, analog whammy bar, and ultra responsive fret buttons that are sure to make you Hear and Obey.

So what more can you ask for?

The PS2 and PS3 compatible guitar releases Halloween day. The Wii version releases November 6th, just one week later.

(Wii)

It appears to be marked with Gene's signature, and no doubt has the mark of the Demon, from his forehead all the way down to the end of his tongue.

I've personally "missed out" on two chances to receive Guitar Hero as a gift, but I think this Christmas I need to rethink that and up the ante. Gene Simmons knows how to convert his buyers into heroes.