{"product_id":"dokken-6","title":"Dokken","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER!! RELEASE DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deko Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Smoke \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aec-product-description\" class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aec-desc-review collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDokken is one of the defining bands of the 1980s hard rock and heavy metal scene, known for blending melodic hooks with powerful guitar work and emotionally charged vocals. Formed in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, the band was led by vocalist Don Dokken and featured the virtuosic guitar playing of George Lynch, alongside bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer Mick Brown. Dokken rose to prominence during the peak of the MTV era with a string of platinum-selling albums, including Breaking the Chains (1983), Tooth and Nail (1984), and Under Lock and Key (1985) racking up sales of more than 10 million albums. Their sound struck a balance between radiofriendly melodies and aggressive metal, producing hits like \"Alone Again,\" \"In My Dreams,\" and \"It's Not Love.\" Their 1987 release Back for the Attack further cemented their legacy, showcasing both commercial success and musical complexity. Released in 1999, Erase the Slate marked a fresh chapter for Dokken, introducing Reb Beach (best known for Winger and later Whitesnake) as the band's lead guitarist. Erase the Slate blends Dokken's classic melodic metal roots with a more modern, late-'90s hard rock edge. Reb Beach brought a technically sharp yet fluid guitar style that differed from the flashier, more aggressive approach of former guitarist George Lynch. His playing added a polished, groove-oriented feel while still delivering strong solos and riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Erase the Slate\u003cbr\u003e2 Change the World\u003cbr\u003e3 Maddest Hatter\u003cbr\u003e4 Drown\u003cbr\u003e5 Shattered\u003cbr\u003e6 One\u003cbr\u003e7 Who Believes\u003cbr\u003e8 Voice of the Soul\u003cbr\u003e9 Crazy Mary Goes Round\u003cbr\u003e10 Haunted Lullabye\u003cbr\u003e11 In Your Honor\u003cbr\u003e12 Surprise Bass Solo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erase The Slate (Green Smoke)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692433375321,"sku":null,"price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/4518847-3631372.jpg?v=1784599213","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/dokken-6","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}