Racer X / Live Collection 1986

Emerging from the LA metal scene of the late 1980s, Racer X—featuring the virtuoso guitarist Paul Gilbert—later garnered a cult following. This DVD compiles rare live footage from 1986, the band’s early golden era. The release offers approximately 110 minutes of content, including a performance at the Los Angeles Country Club on October 18, 1986, a show at the legendary Hollywood venue The Roxy, and footage from a concert in Chicago. Viewers can fully enjoy the lightning-fast phrasing and technical guitar work of a young Paul Gilbert, the sharp vocals of Bruce Bouillet, and the overwhelming energy radiating from the entire band. This is a must-see collection that captures the raw, unbridled momentum of their early days and documents the origins of a band that would go on to profoundly influence the heavy metal and shred guitar worlds. It is an essential, definitive release for fans of 1980s LA metal, shred guitar, and Paul Gilbert—a collection that allows you to experience the excitement and impact of early Racer X firsthand. Includes footage from: Los Angeles Country Club (October 18, 1986), The Roxy in Hollywood (1986), and Chicago, IL (1986). Runtime: Approx. 110 minutes.