BELFAST-born Marty McStravick promises a bigger and better KISS tribute show when Hotter Than Hell hit the Limelight stage in his native city on Oct 25 for a Halloween special.

Hotter Than Hell will be supported by Whole Lotta Voltage, a popular AC/DC tribute act from Dublin.

McStravick, who performs as Paul Stanley in Hotter Than Hell, has seen his own tribute act reflect several memberships changes just like the real McCoy that is currently on The End of The Road world tour. But as KISS wind down that road, a new path is just beginning for Hotter Than Hell.

Two of the band’s new members hail from Rome, Italy – Fabio is the new Gene Simmons (Bass) and Luciano is the new Peter Criss (Drums). A new Ace Frehley (Lead Guitar) comes in the shape of Bram from Burnley in England.

Marty McStravick as Paul Stanley

The new additions excite McStravick, who is chalking up his 16th year as the frontman of Hotter Than Hell – he also formerly fronted KISSTORY and KIZZ before they evolved into the latest incumbent.

“I think people will see that we have taken another step forward. The new members are KISS fanatics and they know the music inside out. They are really enthusiastic and that’s exciting. The former members were superb but because we all have jobs and lives to lead, it has been the case up to now that we have not been on stage as much as we would like.

“That’s all changing – we have had a busy time and already 2020 is going to be a packed year for us.”

Hotter Than Hell in action and promising to light up Belfast this Halloween

McStravick has had to battle illness while trying to perfect his tribute act and performing as his hero Paul Stanley. He has been battling Crohn’s Disease which kept him grounded at home for almost two years.

He added: “The Crohn’s Disease is still there, it’s something I live with. I have been able to get it largely under control as I have gotten older but I still have to watch my lifestyle and diet. Every time I play with Hotter Than Hell I have to take some time to recover. A few beers can impact on me and being in environments like pubs and nightclubs is not always good for my immune system.”

Fans are invited to dress up for the Belfast show this month and a KISS make-up artist will be at the venue too. In addition, McStravick says there will be more pyros than ever before.

“We have got new pyros and better pyros and I can’t wait to see them go off at the Limelight,” he added.

Click here for tickets to Hotter Than Hell and Whole Lotta Voltage at the Limelight on Oct 25. Doors open 7pm.

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HOTTER THAN HELL performing earlier this year