KISS frontman Gene Simmons and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee have criticised the likes of Rihanna for miming during their live shows.

According to Billboard.com, the ever-outspoken Simmons vented his frustrations about artists who don’t sing live during a press conference yesterday to promote the two bands’  joint North American tour.

He said: "We're sick and tired of girls getting up there with dancers and karaoke tapes in back of them. No karaoke singers allowed. No fake bullsh-t. Leave that to Rihanna-Schimianna and everybody else whose name ends with an 'A.'"

The 62-year-old rocker, who made similar comments when Madonna was announced as the half-time performer for this year’s Superbowl, was then backed up by Lee, who also expressed his disappointment at the current pop scene:

"No disrespect to Rihanna, she's a great singer, but we're in a slump for some sh-t that has some personality and appeal beyond a bunch of pop stuff that's floating around out there.

"I'm glad he said that actually because I don't think I can bear watching another f—king award show that is just a little better than 'American Idol.' It's f—king pathetic to watch people go out and f—king karaoke with a bunch of lights and video. It's all completely watered down."