Artist: KISS
Album: Creatures of the Night
Original Release: October 13, 1982
Label: Casablanca / Mercury Records
Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal / Glam Rock
Description
Creatures of the Night marked a thunderous return to form for KISS, bringing back the heavy power and attitude that defined their early years. After experimenting with pop and disco influences in the late ’70s, this 1982 release saw the band reclaiming their hard-rock roots with massive riffs, pounding drums, and a darker, more aggressive tone.
Opening with the title track “Creatures of the Night,” the album immediately sets the tone — explosive, muscular, and unapologetically heavy. Tracks like “Saint and Sinner,” “War Machine,” and “I Love It Loud” became fan favorites, blending raw guitar energy with anthemic choruses. The record also features contributions from standout musicians including Vinnie Vincent and Eric Carr, whose drumming added a new intensity to the KISS sound.
Though initially underappreciated upon release, Creatures of the Night has since become one of KISS’s most respected works — hailed as a true hard-rock classic and a key moment of rebirth for the band.
The 40th Anniversary Edition reissue features remastered audio, expanded artwork, rare demo recordings, and collectible packaging, making it an essential piece for both lifelong fans and new listeners discovering KISS’s heavier side.