Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom is the nineteenth studio album, and the first in 11 years, by the rock band Kiss, released on October 6, 2009. The album was recorded at Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA and produced by Paul Stanley and co-produced by Greg Collins.

The album received mixed reviews from critics. Sonic Boom debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 108,000 copies in its first week of release. The No. 2 position was the highest mark ever reached by the group, beating the No. 3 debut of Psycho Circus in 1998. The album finished 2009 with 238,000 units sold and finished 2010 as one of Billboard's Top 50 Rock Albums. Metal Hammer listed the album in 13th place on the list Metal Hammer Albums of 2009. Since its release, Sonic Boom has received Gold certification in Norway.