On this day July 21 1987, Lion released their debut full length album, Dangerous Attraction. Known for their blend of hard rock and melodic metal, Lion delivered a powerful debut packed with blazing guitar solos, soaring vocals, and polished production that appealed to fans of glam and traditional metal alike.
The album featured standout tracks like Power Love, Never Surrender, and Armed and Dangerous. With Kal Swan’s dynamic vocal range and Doug Aldrich’s guitar work leading the charge, Dangerous Attraction gained a loyal following in Japan and Europe, even though it didn’t break into the mainstream in the US.
Lion had already gained some attention with their earlier EP and soundtrack work, but Dangerous Attraction proved they were more than a side act. The album’s slick mix of hooks and heaviness made it a cult favorite and remains a hidden gem of 80s melodic metal.
80s insight: Lion never became a household name in America, but Dangerous Attraction showed they could match the sound and talent of bigger glam and metal acts of the era. It stands as one of the more underrated releases of 1987.
The album featured standout tracks like Power Love, Never Surrender, and Armed and Dangerous. With Kal Swan’s dynamic vocal range and Doug Aldrich’s guitar work leading the charge, Dangerous Attraction gained a loyal following in Japan and Europe, even though it didn’t break into the mainstream in the US.
Lion had already gained some attention with their earlier EP and soundtrack work, but Dangerous Attraction proved they were more than a side act. The album’s slick mix of hooks and heaviness made it a cult favorite and remains a hidden gem of 80s melodic metal.
80s insight: Lion never became a household name in America, but Dangerous Attraction showed they could match the sound and talent of bigger glam and metal acts of the era. It stands as one of the more underrated releases of 1987.
