Recorded live in its entirety at the Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan, this album captures Dokken at the peak of their commercial success. The band delivers a high-energy performance, showcasing their most popular hits with raw intensity.
- The album was recorded during the band's 1988 "Beast from the East" tour in support of their platinum-selling album "Back for the Attack." It features live versions of classic tracks like "Breaking the Chains," "Into the Fire," and "Alone Again." The release reached number 103 on the Billboard 200 chart in early 1989.
- This live album was released on November 16, 1988, by Elektra Records. It served as a testament to the band's powerful stage presence and their dedicated fanbase in Japan.
- The album's title, "Beast from the East," directly references the band's successful tours and popularity in Asian markets, particularly Japan.
Dokken was an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. They were known for their melodic hard rock sound that blended elements of heavy metal and pop.
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