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However, it is likely that the set was mostly static for the full April run and that all of the songs had been performed (at least at some point) during the period. "Detroit Rock City" was noted as being present in the band's set during their show in Winnipeg Arena on Apr. 24 show in Ottawa provides the first known mention of the latter song being performed, though at that show Gene unfortunately also encountered another self-immolation event during his fire-breathing routine. "Flaming Youth" is firmly established in the set while "God of Thunder" had also been added. By mid-April the reorganization of the set was in full swing. This was the band's first studio album to receive a certification and provided all of the motivation required to move the business forward. While out on the road "Destroyer" was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 22. Costumes and staging remained the same, though musically the band had started to transition the set in favor of material from the new album. Visually, there was not much changed from the "Alive!" tour. The band also made a concerted effort in Canadian markets with opening act Hammersmith (who had released their "Late Night Lovin' Man" single via Mercury Records). While there were several make up dates from the "Alive!" tour, the primary function of this brief touring cycle was to conclude the North American run of dates. 11, for another cycle of shows starting in Fort Wayne, IN. It's not clear how the class struggle plot of the story would have been adapted, and it may well be that this was a case of something being misreported. During that downtime, press reports appeared detailing a possible new KISS venture: That the band had formed its own film production company and was planning to acquire the rights to the 1964 musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," the title of which had substantial allusions to the band's stage presentation. 28, the band took a two week break to prepare for the next touring cycle. Following the conclusion of the "Alive!" tour in Springfield, MA, on Mar. When precisely is unclear, but it is most certainly present on the recordings available from the Miami and Philadelphia shows on Mar. The first single from the new album, "Shout It Out Loud," was released in early March, so it is hardly surprising that it was the first song from the album to be added to the set list. Following the conclusion of the "Destroyer" sessions the band recommenced touring activities on Jan. While the recording of the "Destroyer" album had been completed in January the band still had dates scheduled for touring in support of the "Alive!" album. With the manner in which touring for the "Alive!" was concluded and the recording of the "Destroyer" album, the transition between the two eras is somewhat confused and convoluted.
1 On Tour: Spirit of '76/Destroyer Tour.