More New Dokken Music - 'Gypsy'

Dokken will release their new album called Heaven Comes Down at the end of next month. The second single from the album is called "Gypsy" and the band released a video for the song earlier today.

This entire album is going to be awesome!

'Fugitive' -- New Dokken Song and Video

Dokken has new music! The band just released a video for the track "Fugitive." The song is on the upcoming album Heaven Comes Down due at the end of October. I have to say, "Fugitive" is pretty catchy and I love the guitar parts. Color me pleasantly surprised.

'American Idol' Contestant Auditions With Dokken Track

Self-proclaimed 80s music aficionado Nate Peck auditioned for American Idol. His song choice? Dokken's "Lightnin' Strikes Again."

Yes, from Under Lock and Key.

A non-single track. Not a ballad. A totally random choice that was really gutsy, fun and goofy to watch:

The judges put Michigan-native Nate Peck through and he will next compete at the Hollywood round. Peck is actually the frontman of a band called Wanted that does lots of hair metal songs and I bet their shows are a blast. 

Oh yeah, Nate Peck also sang on stage with Jack Russell's Great White at a recent show at BMI Speedway in Versailles, Ohio. That's about an hour from where I live.

Here's "Let Me" by WANTED:

Dokken Announces Short Winter Tour

Lots of tour news today and I am especially interested in this one: Dokken will tour the midwest February and March and more dates will be announced.

We are looking forward to seeing you!! More dates TBA! Stay Tuned! #dokken #tourdates pic.twitter.com/JAQUTkbFYO

— DOKKEN (@Dokken) January 28, 2023

The tour news comes on the heels of the release of a Dokken box set of their four classic Elektra-era albums. The box set is available on LP or CD.

OUT NOW - DOKKEN LP & CD BOX SETS, INCLUDING THEIR 4 CLASSIC ALBUMS - https://t.co/UzRF2D9i40 pic.twitter.com/UThdlhTuRq

— Chipster PR & Consulting, Inc. (@chipsterpr) January 27, 2023

Favorite Hair Metal Deep Cuts

This is a fun little article. Metal Edge interviewed Satchel from Steel Panther on his favorite hair metal deep-cuts. The list includes Dokken, Dio, EZO, Hurricane and Judas Priest. I can't say any of the choices on the list would make my own cut, but this is an interesting and varying selection, so I give mad props. The inclusion of EZO is really interesting. Click the link to see the list and give the article a read. It's a short one and it is fun.

ICYMI: Steel Panther guitarist Satchel schools us on five '80s rock deep cuts we should absolutely know! https://t.co/oGK2wWsi6z pic.twitter.com/1VqTlIflKx

— Metal Edge (@MetalEdge85) April 16, 2022

Hair Metal's Heaviest Riff?

This is actually a really damn good list. A guy who posts as The Art of Guitar on Facebook and YouTube created a list of his picks for the heaviest riffs in hair metal. He plays each song, too!

Some of the selections include Whitesnake's "Still of the Night" and Slaughter's "Take Me Away." Of course, Skid Row's "Slave To The Grind" is included. Shotgun Messiah makes an appearance and so does Dokken. Give it a play and let me know what you think.

'Alone Again' Vs. 'Alone Again'

Dokken had a hit with "Alone Again" back in 1984. The song is on the Tooth and Nail album. The track is great, but I personally can't listen to it anymore. I have heard it so many times, that I never seek it out when actively listening to Dokken. When the track comes on Hair Nation, I go to another station.

Now there's another "Alone Again" making waves. Asking Alexandria has a big success with their song - in fact, it is the band's first number 1 radio hit (active rock category). I am a fan of the band, but I do love metalcore in general. Also, the guitar work is just fantastic. The Asking Alexandria song is on the album See What's On The Inside. At this point in time, I choose the Asking Alexandria version over Dokken. What do you think?