There are similarities between both songs - musically speaking they use similar chords in similar progressions - but my opinion is, so freakin' what?! There are only so many chord progressions in the world I can't stand it when people say KISS have 'ripped off' Poison. When you're writing a song in a certain style or genre, of course it's gonna sound like other songs of the same genre. My brother's band have been trying for years to write that perfect rock power ballad. But every time they try, it either turns out like Every Rose Has Its Thorn or Forever

But getting back to topic, I think Sonic Boom definitely has staying power!!! It's just straight up rock & roll...I still listen to it most days and the power is still there each time!