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Kiss‘ Gene Simmons has lambasted the media for ruining the group’s plans for a surprise performance in Oshawa, Canada, celebrating the Sonic Boom album’s release. News outlets complained that the city was being snubbed when it didn’t appear on the group’s tour itinerary, even though it was the top vote-getter in a contest determining where the trek would stop. Simmons says the ensuing outcry forced Kiss to schedule the special gig sooner than they’d have liked. The concert will take place Oct. 7.