- Vinnie Vincent, former guitarist for Kiss (1982-1984), is offering his new album Guitarmageddon in master format for 2 million dollars.
- Each track is also available individually for 200,000 dollars, with titles such as “Heavy Metal Poontang” and “Cockteazer”.
- The buyer gets the right to distribute the album in the format of their choice, but not the copyrights.
- It is the first Vinnie Vincent Invasion album since the Euphoria EP in 1996, marking nearly 30 years without a record release.
We’ve seen some unlikely things, but Vinnie Vincent’s announcement left us speechless. The former Kiss guitarist has just put his album Guitarmageddon up for sale for the modest sum of 2 million dollars. Yes, two million. And if you’re on a tight budget, you can buy an individual track for 200,000 dollars. Let’s break down this wild story that is stirring up the rock world.
Vinnie Vincent: Kiss’ ghost guitarist
To understand this announcement, we need to look back at the career of Vinnie Vincent (real name Vincent John Cusano). In 1982, he replaced Ace Frehley in Kiss, initially behind the scenes—he played on Creatures of the Night without being credited—then officially on Lick It Up in 1983, the album on which the band took off its makeup.
His stint was as brilliant as it was chaotic. A virtuoso shred guitarist (an ultra-fast playing technique), he helped revive Kiss musically. But his ego and endless solos exasperated Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. He was fired in March 1984.
Before joining Kiss, Vinnie Vincent was a songwriter for the TV series Happy Days. An unusual path for a heavy metal shredder! He also co-wrote three tracks on Kiss’ Revenge album (1992), including “Unholy.”
Guitarmageddon: a 2-million-dollar album, explained
The announcement was made on the Vinnie Vincent Invasion website. The album contains 10 tracks offered exclusively in master format. The package includes:
- The 10 mixed and mastered tracks in final format
- All artwork files, posters, and visuals
- 10 individual vinyl and CD packages for each track
- A perpetual license for the names “Vinnie Vincent” and “Vinnie Vincent Invasion” associated with the album
The buyer can then distribute the album however they wish: vinyl, CD, digital... But marketing plans must be approved by Vincent, and the sale does not include the copyrights. For that, a separate agreement will need to be negotiated.
And if 2 million is too much? Each track can be purchased separately for 200,000 dollars. Payment via PayPal, masters sent on a hard drive within two weeks, and no refunds.
“Heavy Metal Poontang” and other evocative titles
The tracklist is certainly spicy, with titles such as “Invincible”, “Heavy Metal Poontang”, “Cockteazer”, “Full Shredd”, “Get the Led Out”, and “Ride the Serpent”.
The latter track had already sparked controversy in late 2025 when Vincent marketed it as a collector’s single for 225 dollars per CD. In response to criticism from fans, his reply was blunt: he threatened never to release the album if support was not forthcoming.
Following in the Wu-Tang Clan’s footsteps?
The price recalls the Wu-Tang Clan’s headline-grabbing move with Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, sold as a single copy for 2 million in 2015. But the comparison ends there: Wu-Tang created a conceptual work of art with distribution restrictions until 2103. Vincent, meanwhile, is offering a straightforward business deal in which the buyer can commercially exploit the masters.
Marketing stunt or commercial dead end?
Let’s be honest: the chances of a buyer showing up with 2 million are slim. But Vincent has achieved one thing—getting people talking about him. After 30 years without new music, his name is once again making the rounds in the global rock press.
Vincent compares his music to a luxury product and stands by his prices. Whether you agree or not, Guitarmageddon will go down as one of the boldest—and most controversial—album release strategies in rock history.
Sources
- Rolling Stone – Ex-Kiss Guitarist Prices New Solo Album ‘Guitarmageddon’ at $2 Million
- Louder Sound – Love Vinnie Vincent? Then you’ll probably be OK with the two-million-dollar price tag
- Ultimate Classic Rock – 40 Years Ago: Kiss Plays Final Show With Vinnie Vincent
- The Music Universe – Vinnie Vincent offering ‘Guitarmageddon’ masters for $2 million
