KISS slammed over AFL Grand Final performance: 'Disgraceful'

"KISS lip synching is f***ing sending me."

Legendary rock band KISS has been slammed over their AFL Grand Final performance, with many fans accusing them of 'lip synching' through their set.

While some fans loved the performance, many were left shocked by it, with some even claiming that they thought the crowd noise had been faked.

Rock band KISS at the AFL Grand Final
Rock band KISS has been slammed over their AFL Grand Final performance, with many accusing them of 'lip synching'. Photo: Getty

One user took to X to write, "KISS lip synching is f***ing sending me."

"Do you think any of them could maybe pretend to play a bit harder?" another questioned.

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"Again the AFL prove they can't get the entertainment for the GF right. This feels like a tribute band," a third added.

"Wow AFL this is disgraceful!" someone else wrote. "Terrible band! Terrible miming! Terrible fake crowd noice! Disaster of an opening act."

KISS guitarist Paul Stanley's guitar smash
Many were also mad at Seven for missing out on Paul Stanley's guitar smash. Photo: Getty

Others slammed Seven for missing out on Paul Stanley's guitar smash, with the network not airing the moment.

"Well done to @7AFL for missing the guitar smash, your coverage never fails to disappoint," one user wrote, sarcastically adding, "I look forward to you going to an ad and missing a crucial part of the match."

'Good job AFL'

Many also shared their love for the band and its performance, with one user writing, "I'm sorry to those before. KISS has just demolished all recent Grand Final pre-game entertainment off the stage."

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"The KISS opening was f**king ELITE!" another said.

"Now that is entertainment," a third wrote.

"I mean, KISS is a pretty amazing group to get for the pregame, good job AFL."

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"I thought it might be cheesy and it was but pretty damn awesome at the same time 🎉 Director needs firing for missing the guitar smash," someone else added.

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