Editing Ace Frehley (section)

===Return to Solo Career (2003–present)===
In 2006 Frehley performed Kiss' "God of Thunder" with [[Rob Zombie]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Gilby Clarke]], [[Scott Ian]], and [[Tommy Lee]] at the [[VH1 Rock Honors]] in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States on May 25, 2006.

In October 2018, Frehley and [[Bruce Kulick]] reunited with Kiss on the Kiss Kruise. The six musicians performed "2,000 Man", "New York Groove", "Nothin' to Lose", and "Rock and Roll All Nite". This was the first time Frehley and the band had performed together since 2002 for the closing ceremonies of the [[2002 Winter Olympics]] and Kulick's first time performing with the band live since his departure in 1996.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-ace-frehley-reunite-with-kiss-for-acoustic-set-750830/ |title=Watch Ace Frehley Reunite With Kiss for Acoustic Set |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=November 1, 2018 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 2, 2018}}</ref>

Frehley did not participate in Kiss' final tour, which began on January 31, 2019, in [[Vancouver]], British Columbia, Canada.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-end-of-the-road-tour-dates/ |title=Kiss Announce First 'End of the Road' Farewell Tour Dates |work=Ultimate Classic Rock |access-date=October 29, 2018}}</ref>  Stanley and Simmons did not rule out the possibility of Frehley and Peter Criss making appearances during the final tour, with Stanley stating that he was "open to the idea".<ref>{{cite web |title=KISS's PAUL STANLEY On ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Making Appearances During 'End Of The Road' Tour: 'If It's Meant To Be, It Will Happen' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/kisss-paul-stanley-on-ace-frehley-and-peter-criss-making-appearances-during-end-of-the-road-tour-if-its-meant-to-be-it-will-happen/ |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |access-date=June 14, 2021 |date=June 13, 2021}}</ref> Simmons later invited Frehley to perform encores with the band for their final tour,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lewry |first1=Fraser |title=Gene Simmons still wants Ace Frehley to appear at Kiss farewell shows |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/gene-simmons-still-wants-ace-frehley-to-appear-at-kiss-farewell-shows |access-date=28 April 2022 |work=Classic Rock |date=28 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> but Frehley turned down the invitation,<ref>{{cite web |title=Gene Simmons: Ace Frehley & Peter Criss Have Turned Down Offers To Join Kiss Onstage |url=https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2022/06/06/gene-simmons-ace-frehley-peter-criss-have-turned-down-offers-to-join-kiss-onstage/ |website=Vermilion County First |access-date=June 19, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> also ruling out the possibility of performing at the band's final show and expressing doubt that the band would stop touring.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kielty |first1=Martin |title=Ace Frehley: No Chance I'll Play at Kiss' Final Show |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ace-frehley-kiss-final-show-no-chance/ |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |access-date=30 November 2023 |language=en |date=28 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ace Frehley On Kiss's Final Shows: 'I Don't Really Believe They're Ending Their Touring Career' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ace-frehley-on-kisss-final-shows-i-dont-really-believe-theyre-ending-their-touring-career |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=December 1, 2023 |language=en |date=December 1, 2023}}</ref>  In June 2022, Simmons reportedly told the Finnish ''Chaoszine'' that he and Stanley had met with Frehley to try to convince him to make guest appearances with the band but that Frehley was making demands (regarding his makeup and having Thayer not play encores) that couldn't be satisfied.<ref name="Ace 2024 interview on Kiss' final 2023 shows">{{cite web |title=ACE FREHLEY On His Absence From KISS's Final Show: 'I Did Try, But I Couldn't Make It Happen' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/meanstreak-feat-dream-theater-members-wives-the-dark-gift-lyric-video |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=February 2, 2024 |date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>

It was announced on December 15, 2020, that a Kiss biopic was in the works, with hopes to release it on time with the band's final concert.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wiggins |first1=Keavin |title=KISS Biopic In The Works 2020 In Review |url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/20/December/15KISS_Biopic_In_The_Works_2020_In_Review.shtml |website=antiMUSIC |access-date=April 21, 2021 |date=December 15, 2020}}</ref> Deadline reported that Netflix has nearly finalized a deal to produce the Kiss biopic titled ''Shout it Out Loud'', which will be released in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |title=Netflix Near Deal On KISS Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud;' Joachim Rønning To Direct Film With Leaders Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons Center Stage |url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/kiss-movie-netflix-shout-it-out-loud-gene-simmons-paul-stanley-joachim-ronning-direct-1234740381/ |website=Deadline |access-date=April 21, 2021 |date=April 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kiss Biopic To Arrive In 2024 |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/kiss-biopic-to-arrive-in-2024 |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=March 23, 2023 |language=en |date=March 22, 2023}}</ref> The film will be made with close cooperation from both Simmons and Stanley, and will focus on the formative years of the band.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: KISS Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud' Coming To NETFLIX |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/report-kiss-biopic-shout-it-out-loud-coming-to-netflix/ |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |access-date=April 21, 2021 |date=April 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=KISS Manager Talks Band Biopic – "It'll Be A Theatrical Release, Then Netfllix" |url=https://bravewords.com/news/kiss-manager-talks-band-biopic-itll-be-a-theatrical-release-then-netfllix |website=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]] |access-date=September 23, 2021 |language=en |date=September 22, 2021}}</ref>

Following the announcement of the biopic, a two-part documentary on the band titled ''Biography: Kisstory'' was also announced and aired on [[A&E (TV network)|A&E]] on both June 27 and 28, 2021, with an exclusive live performance following after its debut at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]] on June 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Blistein |first1=Jon |title=Kiss Documentary to Premiere on A&E This Summer |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kiss-documentary-to-premiere-on-ae-this-summer-1161913/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=April 27, 2021 |date=April 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Watch KISS Play Five-Song Set At TRIBECA FESTIVAL |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/watch-kiss-play-five-song-set-at-tribeca-festival/ |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |access-date=June 12, 2021 |date=June 12, 2021}}</ref>  Simmons claimed (in June 2022 when being interviewed by ''Chaoszine'') that he and Stanley had invited Frehley and Criss to participate in the documentary but that Frehley and Criss told Simmons that "they might do it if they have complete control of the edit. I said, 'We can't do that, because even we don't have that. But I won't control what you say; you can say whatever you want.' The answer is no — both of them."<ref name="Ace 2024 interview on Kiss' final 2023 shows" />

In the June 2022 interview with ''Chaoszine'', Simmons also discussed Frehley and Criss' health and a Kiss fan convention in May 2022, Nashville, Tennessee, called the "Creatures Fest".  Frehley, Criss, Vinnie Vincent, and Bruce Kulick all performed at the event. Criss joined Frehley for part of Frehley's set, and both Kulick and Frehley joined Vincent for part of his set.  Simmons was asked if he had seen fan footage from the event, to which he responded "Somebody showed me about 30 seconds, yeah. It was very sad. I felt sad for Peter [Criss]…"  He further elaborated about Criss' health, claiming that "When I called to invite Peter to be in the documentary, his health isn't what it should be. I don't wanna get too specific because it's part of his private life. But no, physically, he wouldn't be able to do it. Neither would Ace."  With regards to Frehley, Simmons stated that "[he cared] about Ace [Frehley], but he's not in shape — he can't play that way and doesn't have the physical stamina to do that…" and that Frehley and Criss' actions had resulted in their poor relationship with himself and Stanley.<ref name="Ace 2024 interview on Kiss' final 2023 shows" /><ref name='Creatures Fest "reunion" source #1'>{{cite web |title=Watch: VINNIE VINCENT, ACE FREHLEY And BRUCE KULICK Perform KISS Classics Together At Nashville's CREATURES FEST |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-vinnie-vincent-ace-frehley-and-bruce-kulick-perform-kiss-classics-together-at-nashvilles-creatures-fest |website=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=February 2, 2024 |date=May 29, 2022}}</ref><ref name='Creatures Fest 2022 "reunion" source #2'>{{cite web |title=ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Reunite At Creatures Fest 2022, Perform KISS Classics (Video) |url=https://bravewords.com/news/ace-frehley-and-peter-criss-reunite-at-creatures-fest-2022-perform-kiss-classics-video |website=BraveWords.com |access-date=February 2, 2024 |date=May 29, 2022}}</ref>

Shortly before Kiss' final two shows, and after the end of the tour, Frehley stated that he was not opposed to appearing at the final concerts in New York City. He also stated that he would have accepted such an offer, even if both he and Thayer were wearing his "Spaceman" makeup, for a $250,000 payment for each of the two final shows. Frehley also denied that he and Criss had been invited, claiming that "[Stanley and Simmons] just said that to sell tickets."<ref name="Ace 2024 interview #2 on Kiss' final 2023 shows">{{cite web |last1=Owen |first1=Matt |title="They said they invited us to perform at that show. I never got a phone call. They just said that to sell tickets": Despite reports, Ace Frehley says he hasn't heard from Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons about joining Kiss's last-ever gig |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ace-frehley-kiss-last-show |website=GuitarWorld.com |access-date=February 2, 2024 |date=November 29, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Ace 2024 interview on Kiss' final 2023 shows" /><ref name="Ace on new album and final Kiss shows">{{cite web |last1=Friedlander |first1=Matt |title=Ace Frehley Says He Won't Appear at KISS' Final Show; Announces New Solo Album, '10,000 Volts' |url=https://americansongwriter.com/ace-frehley-says-he-wont-appear-at-kiss-final-show-announces-new-solo-album-10000-volts/ |website=AmericanSongwriter.com |date=November 28, 2023 |publisher=American Songwriter |access-date=February 2, 2024}}</ref>

''10,000 Volts'' was released in 2024, debuting at #72 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with first week sales of 13,000 units.<ref name="Ace 2024 interview on Kiss' final 2023 shows" /><ref>McIntyre, Hugh. ''[[Forbes]]''. March 6, 2024. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/03/06/kiss-rocker-ace-frehley-returns-to-the-billboard-charts/?sh=6f6887f3927a "Kiss Rocker Ace Frehley Returns To The Billboard Charts"]</ref> Frehley's next album, ''Origins Vol. 3'', is tentatively due in 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/ace-frehley-to-work-on-origins-vol-3-after-release-of-10000-volts-album|title=ACE FREHLEY To Work On 'Origins Vol. 3' After Release Of '10,000 Volts' Album|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=April 5, 2024|date=January 3, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Origins Vol. 3">{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-ace-frehleys-entire-new-york-city-concert|title=Watch ACE FREHLEY's Entire New York City Concert|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=April 5, 2024|date=March 29, 2024}}</ref>