Issued in 1978 ‘Weekend Warriors’ saw Ted Nugent in typically bullish mood - out to take few prisioners (but plenty of scalps!). As Amerca’s No 1 hard rocker with the live attendance figures to prove it, he could easily have rested on his laurels by just going along with the flow, but much to the surprise of fans & critics alike, he chose to take the opposite path - bringing in a new backing band and penning some of his most tightly structured material to date.

Simply ‘Weekend Warriors’ was the album that expertly solidified the MCM’s (Motor City Madman’s) reputation as not only one of the world’s greatest showmen, but also one of the savviest songwriters to shoot a flaming arrow.

Fully remastered, enhanced original artwork, 4,000 word essay by Geoff Barton including a new interview and rare archive photos and memorabilia.

Track Listing: ‘Need You Bad’, ‘One Woman’, ‘I Got The Feelin’, ‘Tight Spots’, ‘Venom Soup’, ‘Smokescreen’, ‘Weekend Warriors’, ‘Crusin’, ‘Good Friends And A Bottle Of Wine’, ‘Name Your Poison’.

Originating from Orange County on the outskirts of Los Angeles, vocalist Jeanette Chase led a four piece band rich in both melody and muscle: a band intent on honing and refining their mainly British influences (including Queen, Led Zeppelin and Sweet) to the very sharpest of points.

In 1977 they signed to ABC-Dunhill. Sadly however, it wasn’t long before the label was crumbling beneath their feet, and it wiould be a further two years before the debut Storm album was unleashed via MCA to enormous critical acclaim.

In the event the record made no lasting commercial impression, although its status as a cult classic has continued to flourish. Today it stands as a hard rock milestone, laced throughout with precision and class.

Fully remastered, 4,000 word essay by Stephen Allen, full involvement from the group members, previously unseen photos and 5 bonus tracks.

Track listing: ‘I Want You’, ‘Tell Me That You Love Me’, ‘What Do You Like’, ‘Game’s Over’, ‘You Pity Me’, ‘Ain’t That The Way’, ‘Wake Up’, ‘Young Young’, ‘Shoot On Sight’, ‘Hyperdrive’, ‘Machine Gun’. Bonus tracks: ‘I Want You’ (demo), ‘What Do You Like’ (demo), ‘Ordinary Dreamer’ (non LP demo), ‘Dyin’ Breed’ (non LP demo), ‘Halff Lover’ (non LP demo).

Formed in Los Angeles during the early 1980’s, Armoured Saint were part of an explosive West Coast scene that included the likes of Dokken, Malice, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Motley Crue and Metallica. By 1984 they were signed up to a major (Chrysalis) and recording their debut album with producer Michael James Jackson, fresh from working with a rejuvenated Kiss.

The result was ‘March Of The Saint’ - hailed by Kerrang! magazine as having ‘more balls than a snooker marathon’, and generally regarded as one of the era’s finest Power Metal releases.

Fully remastered, enhanced original artwork, previously unseen photographs, 4,000 word essay from Malcolm Dome, full involvement from band members and 3 bonus tracks.

Track listing: ‘March Of The Saint’, ‘Can U Deliver’, ‘Mad House’, ‘Take A Turn’, ‘Seducer’, ‘Mutiny On The World’, ‘Glory Hunter’, ‘Stricken By Fate’, ‘Envy’, ‘False Alarm’. Bonus tracks: ‘March Of The Saint’ (demo), ‘Seducer’ (demo), ‘Mutiny On The World’ (demo).

Appearing in 1984, seemingly from out of nowhere, Los Angeles outfit Autograph were hand picked by Van Halen to join them on a mammoth North American tour…and they didn’t even have a record deal at the time! However, the unsigned tag was soon to disappear, with RCA Records securing their signatures backstage at Madison Square Gardens in New York.

Between 1984 - 87, this West Coast quintet released a string of successful records, all of them doing their bit to give melodic hard rock a good name. However, it’s their third outing that is widely regarded as the pick of the pack…one of the all time great albums of the 80’s LA scene, ably produced by studio legend Andy Johns.

Fully remastered, original and enhanced art work, 4,000 word essay by Paul Suter, previously unseen photographs and full involvement from Steve ‘Plunk’ Plunkett.

Track listing: ‘Loud And Clear’, ‘Dance The Night Away’, ‘She Never Looked That Good For Me’, ‘Bad Boy’, ‘She’s A Tease’, ‘Just Got Back From Heaven’, ‘Down ‘N Dirty’, ‘More Than A Million Times’, ‘When The Sun Goes Down’.

When former Runaways guitarist Lita Ford released her debut solo album (’Out For Blood’) in 1983, the sleeve of the record laid her metal credentials bold and bare. Five years on, however, things were to change; not only did Lita shed the studs ‘n leather in favour of a more stylish look, but her music was given a comprehensive overhaul too. Producer Mike Chapman was determined to steer her down a more commercial path (rock rather than metal, class rather than crunch), and ‘Lita’ was the first fruit of their in-studio relationship.

Featuring co-writes from Nikki Sixx & Lemmy, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, plus a brace of major US chart hits, this album was to be the biggest-selling (and best) in her career. Lita’s all-round musical talent was finally getting the recognition it desereved, with a garmmy nomination plus a gold record award subsequently comin’ her way.

Fully remastered, original and enhanced artwork, 4,000 word essay by Malcolm Dome, previously unseen photographs and a track-by-track run down from Lita Ford.

Track listing: ‘Back To The Cave’, ‘Can’t Catch Me’, ‘Blueberry’, ‘Kiss Me Deadly’, ‘Falling In And Out Of Love’, ‘Fatal Passion’, ‘Under The Gun’, ‘Broken Dreams’, ‘Close My Eyes Forever’.

In 1977, Ram Jam were catapulted to huge international success on the back of their sole hit single, the stunningly infectious and universally praised, ‘Black Betty’. Out of the blue, the East Coast colelctive seemed poised for a career in the rock ‘n roll fast lane.

Sadly it was not to be. Denounced as ‘one hit wonders’ the five found it hard to fulfil their potential, dogged by record company macahinations and power playing producers. It was this anger, borne out of a lack of control that the group were able to channel into ‘Portrait…’ one of hard rock’s most coveted and revered releases…

Hailed as a five star classic on a par with the best works of Aerosmith, Starz and Ted Nugent, this 10 track outing- originally released in 1978 - is very much a collector’s favourite packed to the rafters with some of the premier hard rock anthems of the era.

Fully remastered, enhanced original artwork, previously unseen photographs and a 4,000 word essay by Derek Oliver.

Track listing: ‘Gone Wild’, ‘Pretty Posion’, ‘The Kid Next Door’, ‘Turnpike’, ‘Wanna Find Love’, ‘Just Like Me’, ‘Hurricane Ride’, ‘Saturday Night’, ‘Runway Runaway’, ‘Please, Please, Please (Please Me)’.

Emerging From the hugely influential NWOBHM scene of the early 1980s, London based quartet Stampede worked hard to acquire a loyal and fervent following, which eventually resulted in the signing of a major label contract with Polydor Records in 1982.

Fronted by the songwriting partnership of vocalist Reuben Archer and stepson/guitarist Laurence, the band garneered widespread acclaim. Issued in 1983, this album propelled the Archers to the forefront of the hard rock battlefield, earning such welcome comparisons to great British rock institutions as Thin Lizzy, UFO, Saxon and Iron Maiden.

Fully remastered, 4,000 word essay by Malcolm Dome, enhanced original artwork, unpublished photos and 4 bonus tracks from Lautrec (pre Stampede).

Track listing: I’ve Been Told’, ‘Love Letters’, ‘Casino Junkie’, ‘The Other Side’, ‘Turning In Circles’, ‘Hurricane Town’, ‘Girl’, ‘The Runner’, ‘Mexico’. Bonus tracks: (all as Lautrec) ‘Midnight At The Moulin Rouge’, ‘Red Light Ruby’, ‘Mean Gasoline’, ‘Shoot Out The Lights’.

Coney Hatch re-emerged in 1983 with their magically crafted second album ; a record that would further establish the Canadian outfit as one of the hottest hard rock properties around, earning them respect from both the specialist press (Kerrang! magazine in particular) and the more amplified of their peers including Iron Maiden who invited them to guest on their legendary 1983 ‘Piece Of Mind’ tour.

Produced by Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeath etc) ’Outa Hand’ saw the Toronto four piece take no prisoners boasting killer cuts such as ‘Don’t Say Make Me’, ‘Shake It’ and the infectious ‘First Time For Eveything’.

Fully remastered, enhanced original artwork, previously unpublished photos, full band involvement and 3 previously un released bonus tracks from the original sessions.

Track listing: ‘Don’t Say Make Me’, ‘Shake It’, ‘First Time For Everything’, ‘Some Like It Hot’, ‘To Feel The Feeling Again’, ‘Too Far Gone’, ‘Love Games’, ‘Fallen Angel’, ‘Music Of The Night’. Bonus tracks: ‘Nobdoy Gives you’, ‘Your Kinda Love’, ‘Fly On’ (demo).

As one of the worlds greatest rock vocalists John Waite has served a career filled to the brim with as many near misses as genuine hits. Born In Lancashire, England, Waite first achieved popularity and success fronting ex-pat hard rockers the Babys notching up two top 20 US hit singles before breaking up the group to launch a solo career….a path that would see him score a US #1 single in 1984 with the plaintiff and hugely powerful ‘Missing You’.‘Ignition’, John’s debut solo album, was recorded in New York City in late 1981 and is widely acknowledged as Waite’s greatest (certainly hardest hitting) album.

‘Ignition’ gets the full Rock Candy re-issue treatment with a remastering clarity that will resolutely and undeniably confirm Waite’s position as a rock vocalist extraordinaire.

 Includes new interview, 4,000 word essay from Stephen Allen, previosuly unseen photographs and track by track run down by John Waite.

Track listing: ‘White Heat’, ‘Change’, ‘Mr. Wonderful’, ‘Going To The Top’, ‘Desperate Love’, ‘Temptation’, ‘Be My baby Tonight’, ‘Make It happen’, ‘Still In Love With You’, ‘Wild Life’.

IT TAKES a brave man to go it alone, in music or in life, and with ‘Tale Of The Tape’ Boston-born Billy Squier showed he had sufficient backbone (and material) to put his own name squarely behind his songs.Produced by ‘prog. professor’ Eddie Offord and featuring top names from the US East Coast rock fraternity (including guitarist Bruce Kulick, later to join Kiss), ‘Tale…’ was the record that established Squier as a singer/songwriter/guitarist of genuine statureTrue, he would have bigger-selling albums, but none more influential, with ‘The Big Beat’ now topping the list of most sampled songs ever; throw in numbers as downright potent as ‘Young Girls’, Axl Rose fave ‘Calley O’ & radio hit ‘You Should Be High Love’ and you have an album that laid the foundations for a multi-platinum career that continues to this day…

Fully remastered, 4,000 work essay by Paul Suter, reinstated original artwork, previously unpublished photos, track by track run down by Billy and 2 bonus tracks.

Track listing: ‘The Big Beat’, ‘Calley Oh’, ‘Rich kid’, ‘Like I’m Lovin’ You’, ‘Who Knows What A Love Can Do’, ‘You Should Be High Love’, ‘Who’s Your Boyfriend’, ‘The Music’s All Right’, ‘Young Girls’. Bonus tracks: ‘The Music’s All Right’ (accoustic demo), ‘Young Girls’ (abbreviated accoustic demo).

GUNS n’ ROSES are often called the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Rock Band’, but blow for blow, pound for pound, that title must surely rest with the Plasmatics.Led by uber rock queen Wendy Orlean Williams, a woman who pushed female empowerment to its ultimate conclusion, this New York outfit took a real and rare delight in blowing up cars, hacking apart guitars and generally leaving a trail of spare parts in their wake.

In 1982, the band deemed it time to fight the battle from within, signing to a major and crafting the most impressive, most inflammable album of their career: ‘Coup d’Etat’. Cited by the LA Times as ‘The best slice of metal since the last AC/DC album…’, nearly 25 years on, it remains a milestone in pure Punk Metal showmanship.

Fully remastered, 4,000 word essay by Dante Bonutto, previously unseen photographs and enhanced with 5 bonus tracks.

Track listing: ‘Put Your Love In Me’, ‘Stop’, ‘Rock N’ Roll’, ‘Lightnin’ Breaks’, ‘No Class’, ‘Mistress Of Taboo’, ‘Country Fairs’, ‘Path Of Glory’, ‘Just Like On TV’, ‘The Damned’. Bonus tracks: ‘Uniformed Guards’ (demo), ‘Put Your Love In Me’ (demo), ‘Stop’ (demo), Coup d’etat Radio Ad’.

Fronted by the voluptuous Karen Lawrence, 1994 were one of the greatest North American hard rock bands that time and tide has indeed forgotten. Signed, in a blaze of publicity, to the mighty A&M label, produced by seventies studio wizard Jack ‘Aerosmith’ Douglas and hailed as the next big thing, the band never quite made the commercial impact all had hoped for. Critically, however, their music was bestowed with fervent praise attracting rave reviews both at home and abroad.Released in 1978, Geoff Barton, then writing for Sounds magazine, and now, of course, Editor of Classic Rock, made no secret of his love for 1994’s self titled debut album, going so far as to acclaim it as one of the years best releases; a veritable cracker box of explosive guitar based rock topped off with a stellar performance from one of the best (female) vocalists of the era – a deadly yet cool combination of Heart and Aerosmith.

Fully remastered, 4,000 word essay by Stephen Allen, previously unpublished photos and 4 bonus tracks recorded live in 1978. Look out too, for a rare special guest appearance by guitarist Brad Whitford - one of only a small handful of extraneous appearances outside the Aerosmith mother ship.

Track listing: ‘Once Again’, ‘Shoot To Kill’, ‘Sing To me’, ‘Heleana’, ‘Bring It home’, ‘Radio Zone’, ‘Hit The Hardway’, ‘Read Up’, ‘Anastasia’. Bonus tracks: (live) ‘Shoot To Kill’, ‘Find It In The City’, ‘Hit The Hardway’, ‘Bring It Home’.