KISS have decided not to perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony because of a dispute over the band line-up.

The band were supposed to perform at the ceremony in April but there have been rumours that some of the original members have not wanted to perform alongside newer members.

An official statement from the band said: "This is understandably an emotional situation where there is no way to please everyone.

"To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.”

Former lead guitarist of the band Ace Frehley himself claimed that he was unwilling to play with the band’s newer members but the official statement was quick to dismiss any such claims.

It went on to say: "It is over 13 years since the original lineup has played together in make-up and we believe the memory of those times would not be enhanced. Contrary to claims made through the media we have never refused to play with Ace and Peter."