After Ace Frehley’s death, Paul Stanley speaks out for the first time about why the two fell out….. fans shocked

 

 

 

 

When the news broke that Ace Frehley had died, the world of rock was shaken to its core.

The original KISS guitarist, known for his wild solos, fiery stage presence, and rebellious charm, had been a symbol of rock freedom for generations.

But behind the makeup, fame, and roaring guitars, there was a long, painful silence between him and one man — Paul Stanley.

For years, fans speculated about what really tore the two apart.

Now, for the first time since Ace’s death, Paul has spoken publicly — and what he revealed left even the most devoted KISS fans speechless.

“It’s hard to put into words,” Paul began, his voice soft but steady. “We had our differences, yeah, but we also had history — decades of it. I never thought we’d end things the way we did.”

Paul and Ace had shared more than fame.

They had built an empire together, transforming KISS from a struggling New York band into a global phenomenon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their partnership was electric on stage, a mix of chaos and chemistry that became the band’s signature energy.

But as the years went on, that spark began to fade, replaced by resentment, ego, and pain.

The two men drifted apart, and neither seemed willing to bridge the growing divide.

Rumors swirled about creative clashes, business disputes, and personal betrayals.

But Paul’s recent words painted a more human — and heartbreaking — picture.

“Ace was like a brother to me,” he said quietly. “And like with brothers, sometimes love turns into something harder to handle. I wish I’d told him that more often.”

Paul admitted that their falling out wasn’t caused by one explosive moment, but by years of small wounds that never healed.

“We both said things we didn’t mean,” he explained. “We both let pride get in the way”.

 

 

 

 

 

There were times, he confessed, when he wanted to pick up the phone and call Ace — to clear the air, to say sorry, to say thank you — but he never did.

“I thought there would always be more time,” he said. “You tell yourself that — that someday, you’ll fix it. But someday doesn’t always come.”

Ace Frehley’s passing changed that.

In the days after his death, Paul was flooded with memories — the late-night rehearsals, the endless tours, the laughter before the shows, and the chaos after them.

They had lived through it all together — the highs of fame and the lows of addiction, the triumphs and the failures.

And even when they couldn’t stand each other, there was still a bond that neither could deny.

“He was part of the reason I became who I am,” Paul said. “KISS wouldn’t have been KISS without Ace Frehley.”

Those words hit fans hard.

 

 

 

 

 

For years, the tension between Paul and Ace had been the stuff of rock legend — interviews filled with sharp comments, cold silences at reunions, and the constant question: would they ever reconcile?

Now, it seems that chance is gone forever.

Still, Paul’s tone wasn’t bitter — it was reflective, even tender.

“I think we both wanted the same thing,” he continued. “To be understood. To be respected. We just didn’t know how to show it to each other.”

He paused, then added something that took everyone by surprise.

“In the end, I don’t remember the fights,” he said. “I remember the music. I remember standing next to him, hearing that guitar scream, and thinking — this is it. This is what we dreamed of.”

Those who knew Paul say that Ace’s death forced him to confront the cost of years spent guarding his pride instead of his friendships.

“He’s been carrying that guilt,” a close source shared. “He loved Ace, even if he couldn’t always say it”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul’s final words in his statement captured that sentiment perfectly.

“I hope wherever he is, he knows I never stopped caring,” he said. “The world saw us as bandmates, as rivals, as legends — but he was my friend, even when it didn’t look like it.”

Across social media, fans reacted with shock and emotion.

Many said they had waited years to hear Paul speak from the heart about Ace, and though it came too late, it felt real — raw and unfiltered.

Tributes poured in from musicians around the world, each one acknowledging the magic that Paul and Ace had created together.

Their riffs, their harmonies, their energy — it all defined a generation of rock and roll.

 

 

 

 

 

And even now, after decades of fame and friction, it’s clear that their connection was deeper than anyone realized.

As Paul Stanley looked back on the chaos of their shared journey, his words carried the weight of regret, love, and acceptance.

“The music lives forever,” he said softly. “That’s how I’ll remember him — not for the mistakes, not for the distance, but for the sound that changed everything.”

In that moment, the curtain finally closed on one of rock’s most complicated relationships — not with anger, but with something that felt like peace.

Because in the end, no matter how far apart they drifted, Paul and Ace will always be bound by the legacy they built together — the music, the madness, and the unbreakable brotherhood of KISS.