KISS to release new album at Wal-Mart, Sam’s

Album will only be available through world’s largest retailer

	The veteran heavy metal group, KISS, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.
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updated 1:23 a.m. ET Aug. 17, 2009

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart is being embraced with a KISS.

The veteran heavy metal group, KISS, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.

"Sonic Boom" is due to be released only at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club on Oct. 6. It will include a CD of the band's first new music in 11 years, re-recorded versions of famous KISS hits and a live DVD.

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Other classic acts that have chosen to release albums through Wal-Mart include the Eagles, AC/DC and Foreigner.