Plant continued his touring commitments with Alison Krauss , stating in September 2008 that he would not record or tour with the band.
In September 2008, both Simmons and Stanley confirmed rumors that the Kiss Alive/35 Tour would continue with extensive tours of North America in the beginning of 2009, as well as South America.
” Rock ‘n’ Roll Train “, the album’s first single, was released to radio on 28 August.
Their double A-side single ” Nexus 4/Shine ” and the DVD Tour 2007-2008 Theater of Kiss were released together on August 27, 2008.
On August 19, 2008, Black Stone Cherry released their second album, entitled Folklore and Superstition . Four singles from the album, “Blind Man”, ” Please Come In “, “Things My Father Said”, and ” Soulcreek ” were released.
On August 4, Kiss played at Rockin’ the Rally at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as part of the tour.
South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds proclaimed August 4, 2008, to be “Kiss Rock and Roll Day” in South Dakota.
In August 2008, Icon celebrated their reunion with a re-issue of the 1984 Bootleg Concert on DVD. Original members Wexler, Aquilino and Dixon, along with former member Dave Henzerling and new singer Scott Hammons had plans to record new material potentially for a new album.
In August 2008, Sirius Satellite Radio’s Hair Nation channel reported that former Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi had resigned as rhythm guitarist for Ratt and was rumored to be replaced by former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo. Bobby Blotzer confirmed these rumors stating that Cavazo was set to replace Corabi…
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Six shows which were cancelled during the USA/Canada leg of their world tour due to illnesses affecting Joe Elliott and Phil Collen were rescheduled and played in August of that year.