The Gig Cartel - Gig guide: Dressed To Kill Kiss Tribute Show Holmfirth Picturedrome

Dressed To Kill Kiss Tribute Show Holmfirth Picturedrome

(featuring Dressed To Kill Kiss Tribute Show)

Venue: Holmfirth Picturedrome

Formed in early 1990 in England, Dressed To Kill followed a Kiss-style origin story and quickly made an impact. Their debut show in October 1991 received rare three-page coverage in Kerrang!, launching the band into major support slots, appearances at London’s Marquee, and their first Kiss Convention before 1,500 fans. They also met Kiss and were featured by MTV’s Headbangers Ball.

Throughout the 1990s, DTK toured extensively across Europe, playing sold-out shows in Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Germany. They shared the stage with original Kiss members including Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Mark St. John, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Singer, cementing their reputation as the UK’s leading Kiss tribute.

A major highlight came in 1996 with a successful Japanese tour, playing to over 10,000 people and appearing on national TV. Continued international touring, TV appearances, and critical acclaim followed, including performances for Gene Simmons and features on Gene Simmons Family Jewels.

Now more than 28 years on, Dressed To Kill remain the benchmark for Kiss tribute bands—still touring hard and showing no signs of slowing down.