Watch Bryan Adams perform his version of “War Machine” by Kiss

Bryan Adams has released a video for his version of “War Machine,” one of the two songs he co-wrote for Kiss’s 1982 album. Creatures of the Night.

It follows the release of his version of ‘Rock and Roll Hell’ earlier this month. The songs will be released on a double A-side vinyl single, which is available to pre-order now.

The new video and the original Kiss recording are available below.

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“I was thrilled to work with them at the time,” Adams said previously. “I was a broke songwriter – it came at the perfect time. While Gene was sitting with the band, [Simmons] played me this amazing bass riff that ended up being the backbone of ‘War Machine.'”

He added: “I was trying to think of a theme that could possibly fit the riff and came up with the title, which was actually an homage to a comic book character.”

Creatures of the NightIt was Kiss’s clear attempt to return to their rock’n’roll past after experiments in pop, disco and prog had failed in recent years. It was probably the closest the band had ever come to metal, and their second outing with drummer Eric Carr following the departure of Peter Criss.

“War Machine” remained Kiss’ live favorite until the end

With Ace Frehley also no longer part of the band (although he was kept on for the artwork), guitar duties were taken over by Bob Kulick, Robben Ford, Steve Farris and Vinnie Vincent – ​​the latter would soon be confirmed as Frehley’s replacement, although he too would leave within two years.

“War Machine” has been a staple of Kiss setlists since its release, despite notable gaps in the late ’90s and late 2000s. It was played during the band’s final show in New York on December 2nd of last year. Of the song in 2021, Adams said, “Well, I’ve never seen them live. So I’m glad to hear it worked out.”

Watch Bryan Adams perform “War Machine”

Listen to Kiss perform “War Machine”