Fans Are Heartbroken After Peter Criss Tearfully Recalls His Final Conversation with Ace Frehley, A Moment So Emotional It Leaves the KISS Army in Silence and Reminds the World Their Brotherhood Will Never Fade

“We Were Brothers Once, Cat” — Peter Criss Breaks Down Remembering His Final Call with Ace Frehley, Leaving the KISS Army in Tears

For millions of KISS fans around the world, the bond between Peter Criss and Ace Frehley has always felt like something sacred — forged in the chaos of fame, fire, and decades of music that shaped rock history. But in a newly surfaced interview that’s now spreading like wildfire online, Peter Criss’s tearful recollection of his final conversation with Ace has left even the toughest rock fans heartbroken.

In the emotional clip, the legendary drummer — known to generations as the “Catman” — sits in quiet reflection. His voice wavers as he recalls the phone call that would turn out to be their last real exchange. “He just said… ‘We were brothers once, Cat. Don’t let them erase that.’” The words hang heavy in the air — simple, unguarded, and devastatingly human.

Criss takes a long pause, his eyes glistening under the studio lights, before adding softly, “That was Ace — always honest, even when it hurt.”

It’s a rare glimpse behind the masks — beyond the pyrotechnics, fame, and fractured history — into the brotherhood that once fueled one of rock’s most explosive partnerships. Fans who grew up idolizing the original KISS lineup have flooded social media with emotional tributes. “This broke me,” one fan wrote. “For all the drama, for all the years — they were family.” Another commented, “Hearing Peter say that felt like watching an entire era of rock close its doors.”

The clip has sparked renewed conversations about the bond between the bandmates, whose turbulent relationships have been as legendary as their music. Yet in this quiet confession, there’s no bitterness — only nostalgia, love, and the ache of time.

For Criss, who has largely stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, the memory seems to carry both pain and peace. It’s not just about what was lost — it’s about what remains. The laughter, the late-night hotel jam sessions, the shared dream that began in smoky clubs and grew into a global phenomenon.

As the clip fades, Peter looks down, a faint smile crossing his face — as if somewhere in that moment, he’s hearing Ace’s voice again. “We were brothers once.”

And for the KISS Army watching in silence, that single line says everything.