KISS Challenges Scott Stapp to Battle of the Bands

Shortly after KISS was introduced as the new marketing partners for the IRL, the first shot was fired in a new musically-tinged rivalry with Nascar.
At the press conference, KISS lead singer Gene $immons openly challenged Scott Stapp, frontman for Nascar's 2005 marketing platform, to a "rock-off" of epic proportions.
"KISS has, for the longest time, been everything rock is about--fame, fortune, money, wealth. Now that we've partnered with the IRL, there's no telling where the sport can go. But we're not gonna let some Nascar loser stand in our way. Scott--I'm talkin' to you. One stage, two bands. Anytime, anyplace, KISS versus you."
Though stock car fans and open wheel fans have long engaged in a friendly rivalry, Simmons appears to have taken things to a whole new level. Flanked by several members of the KISS Army, as well as prototypes for the KISS Copter, Simmons let bandmate Paul Stanley elaborate.
"The IRL has had its share of problems, no doubt. But with KISS on their side, they're ready to take off. Now, Nascar might be more successful, and have more fans, but last time I checked, Creed didn't have an officially licensed coffin."
It remains to be seen if former Nascar partners Darius Rucker or Leann Rimes will get involved in the musical showdown. However, Simmons confirmed that they will have "...all seven of the IRL fans at the show."
When reached for comment at the New Mexico State Fair, Stapp simply replied, "KISS, I am ready to fight."