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Nov 2, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day November 2, 1987 – Dokken Released Back For The Attack.

On this day November 2, 1987, Dokken released Back For The Attack, one of their most powerful and successful albums. The record captured the peak of the band’s popularity, blending melodic hooks, intricate guitar work, and soaring vocals that defined the sound of 1980s American metal.

Back For The Attack featured standout tracks such as Dream Warriors, Heaven Sent, and Burning Like A Flame...

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