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Even rock's most unruly scoundrels soften up when their mothers are around.

A California mini-tour precedes their debut album, out this summer.

The dates will take place after Kiss' second annual Las Vegas fan event.

The Las Vegas weekend will also include an all-star tribute to Ace Frehley.

While it's not an actual cruise, it does mean the band, unmasked, will play live together.

"The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever," Paul Stanley says.

It's just the second time he's performed live since their farewell tour.

The duo have released two singles since teaming up a little over a year ago.

"Dancing While the World is Ending" sounds quite different than their debut "Body Down."

Simmons and Paul Stanley will also open a new restaurant in Detroit this week.

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