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An unexpected upgrade has arrived for the definitive pro-shot video of the “Subhuman Race Tour”—the tour that marked the end of the band’s golden era! We are thrilled to announce the urgent release of this title, featuring footage sourced from an original master tape available nowhere else. This release captures the concert held at Tokyo Bay NK Hall on June 25, 1995, presented as a multi-camera pro-shot recording. Skid Row’s popularity in Japan exploded right from their debut; during their brief golden era, they toured the country frequently and produced several classic pro-shot concert videos. While we have previously offered top-tier releases sourced from original masters—such as *Gone Wild in Kawasaki* and *Budokan 1992*—this new title represents the 1995 chapter of that legacy. This is a great opportunity to look back at their history of tours in Japan and see where this specific show fits into the timeline: Skid Row Japan Tour History: July 17–24, 1989 (7 shows) [*Gone Wild in Kawasaki*]; Dec 31, 1990 (1 show); Sept 30–Oct 15, 1991 (11 shows); Sept 30–Oct 8, 1992 (7 shows) [*Budokan 1992*]; June 14–July 7, 1995 (16 shows) [★This Release★] <Sebastian Bach departs>; April 14, 2014 (1 show). A prized master tape from a dedicated archivist is unveiled for the first time. These represent all the live shows Skid Row has performed in Japan to date. While the band toured Japan five times during the Sebastian Bach era, the 1995 “Subhuman Race Tour” was the most extensive, spanning 16 shows. The Tokyo Bay NK Hall concert featured here was the eighth show—marking the exact midpoint of that tour. The entire performance was broadcast live by a satellite television station. For Skid Row, a band lacking an official full-concert video release, this recording has become the definitive substitute for the *Subhuman Race* tour. Like previous releases, this title is derived from a live broadcast master recording, yet it sets a new benchmark for visual excellence. The source material is the original master tape, unveiled here for the first time. We have consistently sourced “first-generation” masters—never before dubbed—from dedicated collectors to produce these DVDs, and this release represents the latest in that series. Recorded live using high-end equipment of the era and preserved with meticulous care, the visuals are strikingly vivid. While the concert itself is available on platforms like YouTube due to the broadcast’s popularity, the quality here is in a league of its own. There is no distortion or discoloration from dubbing, nor any fading due to age. While it retains the characteristic feel of an analog-era broadcast, the image is crisp and lustrous from corner to corner, with vibrant, lifelike colors that perfectly capture the original experience. A full show from their golden era, packed with ultra-rare tracks—this top-tier master allows you to witness a performance that distills the essence of their golden-era trilogy: *Skid Row*, *Slave to the Grind*, and *Subhuman Race*. With a setlist rich in both signature hits and ultra-rare gems, let’s break down the songs included: *Subhuman Race* (9 songs): Frozen (★) / Face Against My Soul (★＊) / Beat Yourself Blind / Firesign (★＊) / Eileen (★＊) / Medicine Jar (＊) / Into Another (★) / Subhuman Race (★＊) / My Enemy. Others (14 songs): *Skid Row*: Piece Of Me / Here I Am / 18 And Life / Midnight-Tornado / Makin’ A Mess / I Remember You / Youth Gone Wild. *Slave to the Grind*: Slave To The Grind / Psycho Love / Riot Act / Mudkicker / Monkey Business / Get The Fuck Out. *B-Side Ourselves*: Psycho Therapy. *Note: Tracks marked with (★) were performed exclusively during the “Subhuman Race Tour.” Songs marked with an asterisk (*) are ones that have never been performed during Sebastian Bach’s solo career. First, the sheer volume of material from the *Subhuman Race* album—nine songs in total—is overwhelming. There are six “exclusive” tracks—such as “Frozen,” “Into Another,” and “Subhuman Race”—that were performed only on this tour; furthermore, songs like “Face Against My Soul,” “Firesign,” “Eileen,” and “Subhuman Race” have never even been played in Buzz’s solo shows. In other words, this setlist is packed with tracks that, if you miss this performance, you will never see on video again. Of course, the essential hits carefully selected from their two blockbuster albums are rock-solid. With a total of 23 songs—offering a density that surpasses any “best-of” compilation—this is a magnificent set that lets you fully savor the band’s golden era. The footage before and after the concert is also full of hilarious moments. While the full show itself is deeply satisfying, the material surrounding the performance is incredibly entertaining. After all, this was a live broadcast. Unlike today, where shows are expected to start right on time, back then, start times were often delayed indefinitely depending on the band’s mood. During their 1992 Japan tour—three years prior to this event (and available to watch in our *Budokan 1992* release)—the show was delayed by a full 50 minutes. While the delay for this 1995 tour wasn’t quite that extreme, it was still held up by about 15 minutes. During the broadcast, the crew conducted impromptu backstage interviews to fill the dead air caused by the delay. The reporter was a certain critic known by the nickname “Japan’s Metal God.” Interestingly, this same critic had also served as the reporter for the live broadcast of the 1992 tour—an experience that had been a total nightmare for him. In this video, he vents about that past ordeal and even shows a digest of how he managed to fill that 50-minute gap. Watching him deal with the situation—muttering things like “It still hasn’t started,” “We’re already 35 minutes behind schedule!?” and “How much longer am I supposed to keep talking?”—reveals a broadcast that was essentially a total disaster, yet it makes for incredibly entertaining viewing. The post-show footage is just as compelling as the pre-show segment; the reporter attempts to interview a half-naked Buzz backstage, only to find him completely out of his mind with adrenaline right after the show. The physical interaction with a certain critic—ranging from hugs to playful shoves—is incredibly vigorous, and the moment a single question is asked, the band launches into a relentless, rapid-fire stream of speech that leaves no time for translation. It perfectly captures the raw, explosive thrill of a live broadcast. To top it all off, the release includes the music videos shown at the end: “My Enemy,” “Into Another,” and “Breakin’ Down”—all produced during the *Subhuman Race* era. These weren’t added by the shop; they were part of the original broadcast, accompanied by an on-screen message explaining, “The concert ended early, so we are presenting a music video special.” Perhaps wary of the infamous 1992 broadcast mishap, they likely had a significant amount of airtime to fill. This release documents the “Subhuman Race Tour,” which marked the final shining moment of the band’s golden era. It is a definitive “pro-shot” recording—long considered a classic—now upgraded to a superior master sourced from a hardcore collector’s private archive. This massive, 148-minute production features a full 23-song concert (including rare tracks), plus pre-show chaos, a post-show outburst by Buzz, and three music videos. It is a multi-camera pro-shot recording of the June 25, 1995, show at Tokyo Bay NK Hall. This essential release allows you to witness the final Japan tour of the golden era with unprecedented visual clarity. Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Urayasu, Japan 25th June 1995 PRO-SHOT COMPLETE: UPGRADE & LONGER Disc 1(81:30) 1. Pre-show / Backstage 2. Intro : It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll) 3. Slave To The Grind 4. Piece Of Me 5. Frozen 6. Here I Am 7. Face Against My Soul 8. Beat Yourself Blind 9. Psycho Therapy 10. Bass Solo 11. 18 And Life 12. Psycho Love 13. Firesign 14. Riot Act 15. Eileen 16. Midnight / Tornado 17. Mudkicker 18. Medicine Jar Disc 2(66:53) 1. Member Introduction 2. Into Another 3. Monkey Business 4. Makin’ A Mess 5. Subhuman Race 6. My Enemy 7. I Remember You 8. Youth Gone Wild 9. Get The Fuck Out 10. Backstage feat. Sebastian Bach Interview 11. End Credit VIDEO CLIPS 12. My Enemy 13. Into Another 14. Breakin’ Down Sebastian Bach – Vocal Rachel Bolan – Bass Dave “The Snake” Sabo – Guitar Scotti Hill – Guitar Rob Affuso – Drums PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.148min.
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