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Yngwie Malmsteen says Kiss asked him to join, then pulled out

Malmsteen says he was invited into Kiss and left baffled by what followed; the guitar world is still waiting on a full explanation.

On air: Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell on The Midday Show
Published 12:35 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Guitar.com: ““I didn’t know what the f**k was going on”: Yngwie Malmsteen reveals that he was asked to join Kiss… and the bizarre reason they pulled out”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:35 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.

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Guitar.com“I didn’t know what the f**k was going on”: Yngwie Malmsteen reveals that he was asked to join Kiss… and the bizarre reason they pulled out

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYngwie Malmsteen says Kiss asked him to join the band and then pulled out, for a reason he calls bizarre.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe says he didn't know what was going on.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWe only have the headline, so the reason stays sealed, and I'm thrilled for him anyway. Getting the call is the whole compliment.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe call alone is still fresh. Cold chain intact, and I'm even more thrilled than you.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNobody is more thrilled than me.

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