album · January 6, 2026
Live at Donington 1990: 30th Anniversary Complete Edition
Craft RecordingsSee this day
hard rockheavy metalrock
This 2026 release documents Whitesnake's definitive 1990 Donington performance, previously only available in part. The Complete Edition includes the full setlist from their headline slot at the Monsters of Rock festival.
- The original "Live at Donington 1990" album was released in 1990 and included only a selection of the songs performed that day. The 2026 30th Anniversary Complete Edition features the entire setlist, restored and remastered from the original soundboard recordings. This performance marked a high point for the band, cementing their status as a major live act in the hard rock scene.
- The 1990 Monsters of Rock festival at Donington Park saw Whitesnake headline alongside Aerosmith, Thunder, and The Quireboys. This was the last performance by guitarist Steve Vai with Whitesnake before he was replaced by Adrian Vandenberg for the remainder of the tour.
- The "Complete Edition" presents the full 19 tracks performed, including extensive jamming and solos that were omitted from the original 1990 release. The 2026 release was issued by Craft Recordings, a label known for its archival reissues.
Whitesnake is a British hard rock band formed in 1978 by vocalist David Coverdale. They are known for their blues-infused hard rock sound, evolving over time into a more stadium-oriented rock act. This 1990 live album captures the band at the height of their commercial success during the "Slip of the Tongue" era.
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