Welcome back to the experience, sonic allies. We’re mourning the loss of astronomical guitarist and the epitome of guitar hero inspiration, the one and only Ace Frehley. Our community lost Ace on October 16, 2025 – he was 74.

Ace was the original lead guitarist and “Spaceman” of KISS, known for his signature solos and contributions to the band’s classic albums. After a successful 1978 solo record, he left KISS in 1982 and launched Frehley’s Comet. He came back to KISS for their 1996 reunion before departing again. Afterwards, he maintained a steady solo career with multiple albums that showcased his timeless hard-rock style with the final album being, “10,000 Volts” – a title no doubt inspired by his near-death on-stage incident in 1976 when he was electrocuted from touching a metal railing that wasn’t properly grounded. He was knocked out but returned to finish that show.

We feel a little knocked out too after a string of deaths in the rock community this year, but we’re always down to celebrate music, community, and performers like Ace – a guy that captivated generations of fans.

Have a great time listening and TURN IT UP!

– Joe & Chuck

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SONGS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Ace Frehley – Rip It Out / KISS Ace Frehley
2. Ace Frehley – Fractured Mirror / KISS: Ace Frehley
3. KISS – Let Me Go Rock ’n’ Roll / Alive!
4. Link Wray – Rumble / Live at Paradiso
5. KISS – Rock and Roll All Nite / Alive!
6. KISS – Detroit Rock City / Destroyer
7. KISS – Cold Gin / Alive!
8. KISS – Black Diamond / Alive!
9. KISS – She / Alive!
10. KISS – Parasite / Alive!
11. Ace Frehley and The Roots – New York Groove / The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
12. Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts / 10,000 Volts
13. Joe Harnell – The Lonely Man (Theme from The Incredible Hulk) / The Lonely Man: The Solo Piano of Joe Harnell
14. Ace Frehley – New York Groove / Kiss: Ace Frehley

The Hard Volume Experience Podcast theme, “You’ll Find Out” was written and recorded by Joe Natoli.

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CLIPS:

1. Ace Frehley & Tod Howarth interview on “Metal Hammer” at MTV, UK 1988 / https://youtu.be/LsFaxo6XrPU?si=yJjyeO1Gt0igpLBk
2. Ace Frehley "Cold Gin" guitar lesson presented by Guitar World, 2010 / https://youtu.be/wFXnDV7FZ1c?si=TQ3xOhcAULyRYp77
3. KISS Interview - The Tom Snyder Show, 1979 / https://youtu.be/fwSClSe5uy8?si=mC9INxKS4OTAOKN6
4. KISS Concert Sketch – Family Guy, “Road To Europe”, 2002 / https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0576961

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SHOW MERCH (SHIRTS + HOODIES):

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Proceeds go to charity.

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This episode was edited by Chuck Borowicz and mastered by Joe Natoli.

Cover design by Chuck Borowicz.

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This show is not for profit. We make it because we love it.