{"product_id":"dokken-erase-the-slate","title":"Dokken- Erase The Slate","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel: Deko Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReissued 7\/24\/2026, Originally released 1999\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErase the Slate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaddest Hatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShattered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Believes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice of the Soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrazy Mary Goes Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaunted Lullabye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Your Honor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprise Bass Solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Waiting Room Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":45277851123827,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/4315\/0908\/files\/ab67616d0000b273a8d6ff8788fba8ae4fea4474.jpg?v=1784830264","url":"https:\/\/waitingroomrecords.com\/products\/dokken-erase-the-slate","provider":"Waiting Room Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}