Time to put the “X in Sex” and explode with a “Sonic Boom” like the “God of Thunder” — the band KISS is releasing new KISS Kondoms for fans to stay safe when they’re taking their significant others for a “Rocket Ride.”

Apologies for the song title puns used here, but c’mon… this is KISS and it’s a story about Gene Simmons pimping out some condoms — I just couldn’t help myself.

The difference with this release of KISS Kondoms is that they have pictures on them, which is kind of odd when you think about where these things are going to end up when you’re done using them.

At any rate, this release of KISS Kondom, which features a picture of Gene Simmons as The Demon, complete with his trademark tongue, will they’ll be hitting shelves (and mattresses) during this month. A Paul Stanley version is said to be scheduled for release later in the year. But for the time being, if you’re interested in getting yourself some KISS Kondoms, they’re currently on sale already at Condomania.

Meanwhile, in other KISS news, the band is working towards completing their next album, a follow-up to 2009’s Sonic Boom. It’s also been announced that KISS will be headlining the Rock USA festival on July 16 at Ford Festival Park in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, playing along with other bands such as Korn, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Daughtry, Buckcherry, and Cheap Trick.

[Sources: Blabbermouth KISS Kondom Post | Blabbermouth Rock USA Post]