PRE-ORDER: Dokken “Erase The Slate” LP

THIS IS A PRE-ORDER: We expect this to ship on or around JULY 3rd, 2026. Any items ordered with this will be held until they can ship together. If you need other items faster please place a separate order for those items.

Dokken 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 Its 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 bands lead guitarist. Erase the Slate blends Dokkens 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.

Track List:
01 Erase the Slate
02 Change the World
03 Maddest Hatter
04 Drown
05 Shattered
01 One
02 Who Believes
03 Voice of the Soul
04 Crazy Mary Goes Round
05 Haunted Lullabye
06 In Your Honor
street date 7/3/2026