

Well deserved.”Īround the same time, the quartet inked a record deal with Imagen Records. From giving our fans the Hottest Show on Earth to giving new talent a shot. As a result, CLR had the honor of opening a show for KISS in Pittsburgh in late 2010.Īs KISS’ Gene Simmons said of CLR, “Once upon a time, someone gave KISS a chance. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS specifically chose the band from among 22 regional contest winners. Hard rock with melodic hooks and killer riffs is the style that Central Pennsylvania natives Candlelight Red specialize in – as evidenced by their full-length debut, ‘The Wreckage.’ Comprised of vocalist Ryan Hoke, guitarist Jeremy Edge, bassist Jamie Morral, and drummer Brian Dugan, the group turned heads straight away, by beating out over 10,000 other bands to win the 2010 national Guitar Center “Onstage” contest, which landed them an opening slot for KISS.
