On this day September 18 1983, Dokken released their debut album Breaking the Chains. Originally issued in Europe in 1981 and later re recorded for its U.S. release, the album introduced the band’s blend of melodic hooks and heavy metal power.
With tracks like the title song Breaking the Chains, Paris Is Burning, and Felony, the record showcased Don Dokken’s soaring vocals and George Lynch’s fiery guitar work. While it wasn’t an immediate commercial smash, it laid the foundation for the band’s rise during the glam metal explosion of the mid to late 80s.
80s insight: Breaking the Chains reflected how the early 80s served as the launching pad for many hard rock and metal acts that would soon dominate MTV and arenas across the world.
With tracks like the title song Breaking the Chains, Paris Is Burning, and Felony, the record showcased Don Dokken’s soaring vocals and George Lynch’s fiery guitar work. While it wasn’t an immediate commercial smash, it laid the foundation for the band’s rise during the glam metal explosion of the mid to late 80s.
80s insight: Breaking the Chains reflected how the early 80s served as the launching pad for many hard rock and metal acts that would soon dominate MTV and arenas across the world.
