Using stylistic blues guitar techniques, including his uncanny way of emulating the slide guitar with his whammy bar, Firkins is backed up by the big time groove of bassist Jeff Pilson (Dokken, Dio, Foreignor) and MSG/Scorpion's drummer James Kottak. This album has become essential listening for guitarists around the globe.

Joey Tafolla lays down a barrage of ripping guitar solos under the capable production of Tony MacAlpine (Steve Vai), who also played the keyboard tracks. Joey's debut is powered by the rhythm section of former Yngwie Malmsteen bassist Wally Voss, innovative drummer Reynold Carlson, and guest guitar soloist Paul Gilbert.

Get Out Of My Yard" is the first all-instrumental CD by guitarist Paul Gilbert, regarded internationally as one of the greatest players in the industry. Gilbert's sales draw from 20 plus albums and over 25 years as a recording artist and touring musician. There was a resurgent interest in musician-oriented records, the Shrapnel back catalog and Racer X/Paul Gilbert. The release of this record was perfectly timed with a legion of young players who were just discovering the origins of high performance shred guitar of which Paul Gilbert is one of the true innovators.

Featuring guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen(Rising Force) and Keel vocalist Ron Keel (Keel)  on their debut record as recording artsits, with bassist Rik Fox and drummer Mark Edwards, Steeler brims with amazing axework from Malmsteen, including a long unaccompanied solo intro to the steaming anthem, "Hot On Your Heels." A metal guitar classic.