Skid Row

Artist:  Skid Row

Origin:  Toms River, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal

Original line-up:

Dave "The Snake" Sabo:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Matt Fallon:  Lead Vocals

Jim Yuhas:  Rhythm Guitar

John Ratkowski Jr.:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Sebastian Bach:  Lead Vocals

Dave Sabo:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Scotti Hill:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rob Affuso:  Drums, Percussion

Skid Row is an American Hard Rock Band from Toms River, New Jersey, formed in 1986.  The group achieved commercial success i. the late 1980s and early 1990s, with its first two albums Skid Row (1989), and Slave To The Grind (1991), certified multi-Platinum, the latter of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.  These two albums also produced some of Skid Row's most popular hits, both in and outside of the USA, including "18 And Life", and "I Remember You".

Title:  Skid Row (2025)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal

Label:  BMG

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One

 1.  Big Guns (3:36)

 2.  Sweet Little Sister (3:10)

 3.  Can't Stand The Heartache (3:24)

 4.  Piece Of Me (2:48)

 5.  18 And Life (3:50)

 6.  Rattlesnake Shake (3:07)

Side Two:

 1.  Youth Gone Wild (3:18)

 2.  Here I Am (3:10)

 3.  Makin' A Mess (3:38)

 4.  I Remember You (5:10)

 5.  Midnight/Tornado (4:17)

Personnel:

Sebastian Bach:  Lead Vocals

Dave Sabo:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Scotti Hill:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rob Affuso:  Drums, Percussion

Skid Row is the debut studio album by Skid Row, originally released on January 24, 1989 by Atlantic Records, remastered and reissued on June 13, 2025 by BMG.  Black Vinyl.

Vicious Rumors

 

Artist:  Vicious Rumors
Origin:  Alameda, California, USA.
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Hair Metal

Original line-up:

Geoff Thorpe:  Guitar
Mark Tate:  Vocals
Jim Cassero:  Guitar
Jeff Barnacle:  Bass
Walt Perkins:  Drums

Vicious Rumors is an American Power Metal Band formed in 1980 in Santa Rosa, California, by Geoff Thorpe (Guitar), Mark Tate (Vocals), Jim Cassero (Guitar), Jeff Barnacle (Bass) and Walt Perkins (Drums).  The band signed the first record contract in 1984 with Shrapnel Records by Metal and Guitar Heros Entertainer Mike Varney, and by this time, several members has been changed, Mark Tate replaced by Gary St. Pierre, Jim Cassero replaced by Chuck Moomey and later replaced by Guitar Hero Vinnie Moore was suggested by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records, Jeff Barnacle replaced by Dave Starr, and Walt Perkins replaced by Larry Howe.

Title:  Vicious Rumors (Limited Edition) (2025)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Hair Metal

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Don't Wait For Me (4:14)

 2.  World Church (5:05)

 3.  On The Edge (3:07)

 4.  Ship Of Fools (4:26)

 5.  Can You Hear It (3:25)

Side Two:

 1. Down To The Temple (5:17)

 2.  Hellraiser (4:14)

 3.  Electric Twilight (Instrumental) (1:51)

 4.  Thril Of The Hunt (4:01)

 5.  Axe And Smash (3:44)

Personnel:

 Carl Albert:  Lead Vocals

Geoff Thorpe:  Guitars

Mark McGee:  Guitars, Backing Vocals, Mandolin

Dave Starr:  Bass

Larry Howe:  Drums

Vicious Rumors is the third album by Vicious Rumors , originally released on February 20, 1990 by Atlantic, remastered and reissued on April 18, 2025 by Music On Vinyl.  Limited Edition of 1500 individual numbered copies on translucent Blue Coloured Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Nasty Ratz

Artist:  Nasty Ratz

Origin:  Prague, Czech Republic

Gerne:  Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Hair Metal, Sleazy Rock

Original line-up:

Mick Rook:  Lead Guitar

Xriss String:  Bass

Jake Widow:  Vocals

Randy Dee:  Drums

Nasty Ratz is a Glam Rock Band from Prague, Czech Republic, formed in 2012 by Mick Rook (Lead Guitar), Xriss String (Bass), Jake Widow (Vocals) , and Randy Dee (Drums).  The band often described like a bastard baby of Kiss and Guns N' Roses, like Ratt, Keel, Motley Crue, Warrant.

Title:  Third Cut (2024)

Gerne:  Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock, Hair Metal, Sleazy Rock

Label:  Sleaszy Rider Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Beat The Bullet (3:38)

 2.  All Night Long (3:32)

 3.  Stay Lazy (3:19)

 4.  Set You Free (2:49)

 5.  Daddy (4:38)

Side Two:

 1.  Faster (3:20)

 2.  Sick & Twisted (2:48)

 3.  Wings (4:19)

 4.  Circus (3:24)

 5.  Demons (3:19)

Personnel:

Jordie Riot:  Lead Guitar

Xriss String:  Bass

Jake Widow:  Vocals

Randy Dee:  Drums

Special Guests:

Martin Cupka:  Lead Vocals on Track 2/5

Martin Sweet:  Lead Guitar on Track 2/5

Swan Hellion:  Lead Guitar on Track 2/2

Third Cut is the third studio album by Nasty Ratz, released on November 30, 2024 by Sleaszy Rider Records.  For Fans of Ratt, Keel, Motley Crue, Warrant.

 

Mr. Big

 

Artist:  Mr. Big
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Soft Rock, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Eric Martin:  Lead Vocals
Billy Sheehan:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Gilbert:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pat Torpey:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Mr. Big is an American Hard Rock Band Supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1988 by Eric Martin (Lead Vocals), Billy Sheehan (Bass Ex David Lee Roth), Paul Gilbert (Guitar Ex Racer X), and Pat Torpey (Drums Ex David Lee Roth, Impellitteri).  Their big hits include "To Be With You" (No. 1 Single in 15 countries in 1992), and "Just Take My Heart".

Title:  Mr. Big (2025) 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Soft Rock, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal, Heavy Metal

Label:  Evolution Media

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Addicted To That Rush (4:46)

 2.  Wind Me Up (4:11)

 3.  Merciless (3:57)

 4.  Had Enough (4:57)

 5.  Blame It On My Youth (4:14)

Side 2:

 1.  Take A Walk (3:57)

 2.  Big Love (4:49)

 3.  How Can You Do What You Do (3:58)

 4.  Anything For You (4:37)

 5.  Rock & Roll Over (3:50)

Personnel:

Eric Martin:  Lead Vocals
Billy Sheehan:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Paul Gilbert:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pat Torpey:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Mr. Big is the debut album by Mr. Big, originally released on June 20, 1989 by Atlantic, remastered and reissued on January 24, 2025 by Evolution Media.  One-Step Pressing on 180 Gram Vinyl.

Slaughter

 

Artist:  Slaughter

Origin:  Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal

Original line-up:

Mark Slaughter:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Tambourine

Tim Kelly:  Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Dana Strum:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Blas Elias:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Slaughter is an American Hard Rock Band from Las Vegas, formed in 1988 by Mark Slaughter (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Tambourine Ex Vinnie Vincent Invasion), Tim Kelly (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), Dana Strum (Bass, Backing Vocals Ex Vinnie Vincent Invasion), and Blas Elias (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals).  Slaughter's music was heavily influenced by the Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Scene of the 1980s, with an aggressive yet Melodic Sound.  In additional to the commercial success.  They have also received critical acclaim for their music, including Winning The American Musc Award for Favorite Heavy Metal Rock New Artist in 1991, beating out other popular Hard Rock and Heavy Metal acts of the time.

Title:  Stick It To Ya (2024)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal

Label:  PIAS Recordings

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Eye To Eye (3:57)

 2.  Burnin' Bridges (4:07)

 3.  Up All Night (4:16)

 4.  Spend My Life (3:21)

 5.  Thinking Of June (1:05)

 6.  She Wants More (3:55)

 7.  Fly To The Angels (5:05)

Side B:

 1.  Mad About You (4:05)

 2.  That's Not Enough (3:25)

 3.  You Are The One (3:55)

 4.  Gave Me Your Heart (3:51)

 5.  Desperately (3:34)

 6.  Loaded Gun (4:18)

Personnel:

Mark Slaughter:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards

Tim Kelly:  Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Dana Strum:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Blas Elias:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Todd Cooper:  Horns

Gerri Miller:  Camera Noise

Stick It To Ya is the debut studio album by Slaughter, originally released on January23, 1990 by Chrysalis Records, remastered and reissued on December 13, 2024 by PIAS Recordings.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Dokken

 

Artist:   Dokken

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Metal Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop Metal

Original line-up:

Don Dokken:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Greg Leon:  Lead Guitar

Steve R. Barry:  Bass

Mick Brown:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Don Dokken:  Lead Vocals

George Lynch:  Lead Guitar

Jeff Pilson:  Bass

Mick Brown:  Drums

Dokken are an American Hard Rock Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1979 by Don Dokken (Vocals), Greg Leon (Guitar), Steve R. Barry  (Bass), and Mick Brown (Drums).   They have three charting singles "Alone Again", "In My Dreams" and "Burning Like A Flame" and have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide.  Beast From The East was nominated for the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1989.

Title:  Tooth And Nail (Limited Edition) (2024) 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Glam Metal Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Pop Metal

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Without Warning (Instrumental) (1:35)

 2.  Tooth And Nail (3:40)

 3.  Just Got Lucky (4:35)

 4.  Heartless Heart (3:29)

 5.  Don't Close Your Eyes (4:10)

Side Two:

 1.  When Heaven Comes Down (3:35)

 2.  Into The Fire (4:27)

 3.  Bullets To Spare (3:35)

 4.  Alone Again (4:20)

 5.  Turn On The Action (4:43)

Personnel:

Don Dokken:  Lead Vocals

George Lynch:  Lead Guitar

Jeff Pilson:  Bass, Vocals

Mick Brown:  Drums

Tooth And Nail is the second studio album by Dokken, originally released on September 14, 1984 by Elektra Records, remastered and reissued on September 27, 2024 by BMG.  To celebrate the 40th Anniversary.  Limited Edition Lenticular Cover on Blue Galaxy Vinyl.

Skid Row

 

Artist:  Skid Row 

Origin:  Toms River, New Jersey, USA

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal

Original line-up:

Dave "The Snake" Sabo:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Matt Fallon:  Lead Vocals

Jim Yuhas:  Rhythm Guitar

John Ratkowski Jr.:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Sebastian Bach:  Lead Vocals

Dave Sabo:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Scotti Hill:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rob Affuso:  Drums, Percussion

Skid Row is an American Hard Rock Band from Toms River, New Jersey, formed in 1986.  The group achieved commercial success i. the late 1980s and early 1990s, with its first two albums Skid Row (1989), and Slave To The Grind (1991), certified multi-Platinum, the latter of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.  These two albums also produced some of Skid Row's most popular hits, both in and outside of the USA, including "18 And Life", and "I Remember You".

Title:  Live In London (2024). 

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Pop Metal, Hair Metal

Label:  ear Music

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Slave To The Grind (3:39)

 2.  The Threat (3:54)

 3.  Big Guns (4:53)

 4.  18 And Life (5:11)

 5.  Piece Of Me (3:02)

 6. Livin' On A Chain Gang (4:33)

 7.  Psycho Therapy (3:32)

 8.  In A Darkened Room (4:50)

 9.  Makin' A Mess (4:10)

10. The Gang's All Here (3:40)

11. Riot Act (2:46)

12 Tear It Down (4:43)

13. Monkey Business (7:37)

14. I Remember You (6:54)

15. Time Bomb (4:51)

16. Youth Gone Wild (5:50)

Format:  DVD:

Tracks:

 1.  Slave To The Grind (3:39)

 2.  The Threat (3:54)

 3.  Big Guns (4:53)

 4.  18 And Life (5:11)

 5.  Piece Of Me (3:02)

 6. Livin' On A Chain Gang (4:33)

 7.  Psycho Therapy (3:32)

 8.  In A Darkened Room (4:50)

 9.  Makin' A Mess (4:10)

10. The Gang's All Here (3:40)

11. Riot Act (2:46)

12 Tear It Down (4:43)

13. Monkey Business (7:37)

14. I Remember You (6:54)

15. Time Bomb (4:51)

16. Youth Gone Wild (5:50)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Slave To The Grind (3:39)

 2.  The Threat (3:54)

 3.  Big Guns (4:53)

 4.  18 And Life (5:11)

Side B:

 5.  Piece Of Me (3:02)

 6. Livin' On A Chain Gang (4:33)

 7.  Psycho Therapy (3:32)

 8.  In A Darkened Room (4:50)

 9.  Makin' A Mess (4:10)

LP 2:

Side C:

10. The Gang's All Here (3:40)

11. Riot Act (2:46)

12 Tear It Down (4:43)

13. Monkey Business (7:37)

Side D:

14. I Remember You (6:54)

15. Time Bomb (4:51)

16. Youth Gone Wild (5:50)

Personnel:

Erik Gronwall:  Lead Vocals

Dave "The Snake" Sabo:  Guitar, Backing vocals

Scot Hill:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

Rachel Bolan:  Bass, Backing  Vocals

Rob Hammersmith:  Drums

Live In London is a live album by Skid Row, released on September 20, 2024 by ear Music, includes "Slave To The Grind" 18 And Life", "Tear It Down", and more!.  CD+DVD, 2LP 180 Gram Vinyl.