The Best Rock Ballads… Ever! stands as an definitive, four-disc anthology celebrating the emotional highs, thunderous guitar solos, and unforgettable melodic hooks of international rock history. Released by EMI Music in early 2007, this massive 52-track collection spans multiple decades and sub-genres, mapping out how the raw energy of rock can be channeled into profound sonic vulnerability. Disc one captures the classic chart-topping arena anthems from Extreme, Marillion, Whitesnake, and Richard Marx. Disc two moves into darker, more introspective alternative territory, featuring masterpiece contributions from Coldplay, Depeche Mode, The Cure, and the sprawling epic "Again" by Archive. Disc three shines a spotlight on the heavy metal and hard rock power ballads of the late '70s and '80s, driven by the piercing vocal gymnastics of the Scorpions, Rainbow, Judas Priest, and Poison. Finally, disc four acts as a historical roots showcase, leaning into time-tested blues-rock, progressive, and classic foundations from icons like The Animals, Deep Purple, Gary Moore, and Genesis. For casual music fans and serious guitar purists alike, this masterfully curated anthology remains an essential treasure trove of music that moves the spirit.

Playlist: The Very Best of Quiet Riot features 15 tracks defined on the back jacket as "the life-changing songs, the out-of-print tracks, the hits, the fan favorites everyone loves, and the songs that make the artists who they are." While it may boast little in the way of rare, live, unreleased, or "out-of-print" material, it certainly eclipses 1996's Greatest Hits collection as the most listenable Quiet Riot overview on the market. All 14 tracks (15 is a CD-ROM cut) are culled from the group's three biggest albums – Metal Health (1983), Condition Critical (1984), and QR III (1986) – and while many listeners may only know the group's breakout hit, a cover of Slade's "Cum on Feel the Noize," the band consistently turned out its own quality pop-metal during its mid-'80s heydays.

KISS’s fifth authorized Soundboard live release is from the November 28, 1984 Animalize Tour show from the Mid-Hudson Civic Arena in Poughkeepsie, NY featuring the only known soundboard recording with Mark St. John. “Young And Wasted” and “Rock And Roll All Nite” are unfortunately incomplete recordings, but due to the historical importance of this show with Mark we hope you all rock out to this as hard as we have

Simply The Best is a concise yet powerful compilation that showcases some of the most memorable tracks from Swedish hard rock giants Europe. Released in 1999 through Epic Records, the album gathers many of the band’s defining songs from the 1980s, highlighting their signature blend of melodic hard rock, arena-ready choruses, and polished production. From the instantly recognizable anthem “The Final Countdown” to emotional power ballads like “Carrie” and energetic rock staples such as “Rock The Night,” the collection captures the band at the height of their commercial success and creative peak. Joey Tempest’s soaring vocals, John Norum’s melodic guitar work, and the band’s strong sense of melody helped Europe become one of the most successful European rock acts of their era. The compilation balances radio-friendly hits with deeper fan favorites, offering both longtime listeners and newcomers an accessible overview of the band’s classic period. Simply The Best remains an enjoyable celebration of melodic hard rock and the enduring sound of 1980s arena rock.

Cherry Pie is the breakthrough second studio album by American hard rock band Warrant, released in 1990 through CBS/Sony Group Inc. The album became one of the defining releases of the glam metal era, combining infectious hard rock riffs, flashy guitar work, melodic hooks, and power ballads with the larger-than-life attitude that dominated late-1980s and early-1990s rock music. Led by frontman Jani Lane’s charismatic vocals and songwriting, the record balances party anthems with emotionally driven ballads and darker storytelling elements. The title track “Cherry Pie” became the band’s signature hit thanks to its energetic chorus and MTV popularity, while songs such as “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” and “I Saw Red” revealed a more mature and melodic side of the group. Musically, the album features powerful guitar solos, polished production, and catchy choruses designed for arena rock audiences. The inclusion of both high-energy rockers and heartfelt acoustic-driven moments helped the album achieve major commercial success and solidified Warrant’s place within the glam metal movement. Cherry Pie remains a classic release for fans of melodic hard rock and late-1980s hair metal culture.

Definitive Collection is a compilation album by Europe, released on 30 April 1997 by Sony Music. Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson and drummer Tony Reno. Since its formation, Europe has released ten studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and nineteen videos.

Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bass guitarist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. They got a major breakthrough in Sweden in 1982 by winning the televised competition "Rock-SM" (Swedish Rock Championships) It was the first time this competition was held, and Europe became a larger success than the competition itself. Since their formation Europe has released eleven studio albums, three live albums, three compilations and twenty-three music videos. Europe rose to international fame in the 1980s with their third album, 1986's The Final Countdown, which has sold over 3 million copies in the United States and 15 million copies worldwide (including album and single).

Alive! turns 50 – a golden jubilee for the iconic live album that catapulted KISS’s popularity and revolutionized live albums for the music industry from end-of-career obscurity into career-defining mainstream success. Often revered as one of the greatest live albums ever by countless music journalists, Alive! is celebrated with a Super Deluxe 4-CD + Blu-ray Audio boxset showcasing 120 total tracks amplified with 88 unreleased tracks. CD 1 features the original album on one-disc for the first-time ever, newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original 1975 stereo analog master tapes.

On May 22, 2023, 47 years after their birth, Def Leppard returned to their home city to perform their second-ever stadium concert in Sheffield at Bramall Lane. Kicking off their European tour, this monumental homecoming show was performed to a sold-out, roaring crowd of almost 40,000 fans. It includes classics "Photograph" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me" as well as UK live debuts "Take What You Want" and "This Guitar," the latter dedicated to the band's late great guitarist Steve Clark.

Remasrered edition with Bonus tracks.
Cinderella returned from their self-imposed exile in late 1994 with Still Climbing, a gritty record that shows them building upon the bluesy hard rock of Heartbreak Station. Arguably, it boasts a more consistent song selection and tougher sound than Heartbreak, yet radio and MTV were resistant to the band's classic good-times-and-hard-rockin' attitude and the record disappeared soon after its release.
Hard rock band Cinderella gained success in the mid-'80s, turning out a series of million-selling albums and hit singles while placing music videos in heavy rotation on MTV. By the mid-'90s, the group's mass popularity had subsided due to professional setbacks and perceived changes in taste…

Newly remastered. Originally released in June 1985, Mötley Crüe’s third studio album, Theatre of Pain, ushered in a bold new sound and look while still maintaining the band’s signature hard rock intensity. This trendsetting album set the template in terms of style and music for many bands that followed, while the Crüe themselves continued to evolve with each album.

Dressed To Kill celebrates 50 years with a specially tailored Super Deluxe. The original album is newly remastered by Bernie Grundman from the 1975 stereo analog master tapes on CD 1. CD 2 showcases 23 demos, alternate mixes and instrumental outtakes from the Larrabee Sound and Electric Lady Studios sessions including the unreleased tracks “Mistake” and “Burning Up With Fever.” From the 1975 Dressed To Kill Tour comes two full concerts – Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan on May 16 and RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa on July 20, First Show – both newly mixed by legendary producer & engineer Eddie Kramer from the original multi-track analog tapes as KISS performed in 1975 – no overdubs.

The Appetite For Destruction: Super Deluxe Edition features 4CDs including the album newly remastered for the first time ever; B-sides N’ EPs newly remastered; the previously unreleased 1986 Sound City Session N’ More recordings and a 96-page hardcover book showcasing unseen photos from Axl Rose’s personal archive and wealth of memorabilia.
Guns N' Roses' debut, Appetite for Destruction was a turning point for hard rock in the late '80s - it was a dirty, dangerous, and mean record in a time when heavy metal meant nothing but a good time. On the surface, Guns N' Roses may appear to celebrate the same things as their peers - namely, sex, liquor, drugs, and rock & roll - but there is a nasty edge to their songs, since Axl Rose doesn't see much fun in the urban sprawl of L.A. and its parade of heavy metal thugs, cheap women, booze, and crime…

In February 2025, the Swedish hair metal outfit is set to release their highly anticipated album Thrill of the Bite, which promises to elevate their rock music to new heights. Following the success of their previous album Street Lethal (2021), this new record is packed with powerful anthems, memorable riffs and melodies, electrifying guitar solos, and the larger-than-life sing-along energy that fans have come to expect from the band, delivering what is already shaping up to be one of the bands strongest works in their 20+ year career. Thrill of the Bite features tracks that highlight Crazy Lixx’s ability to balance their nostalgic, sleaze-metal roots with their love for the 80s and early 90s, drawing inspiration from the flamboyant heavy metal and movies of that era alike. The band has teased a few tracks, suggesting a turn to a heavier, riff-driven style while maintaining their signature melodic choruses and glam-influenced attitude.