Vinnie Vincent / Unreleased Album: Pyro Messiah Demo Sessions 1989–1990

Vinnie Vincent—the legendary guitarist who saved KISS after Ace Frehley’s departure—is the focus of this release, which brings you a long-lost, unreleased studio album. This collection compiles three distinct sets of studio recordings: the unreleased third Vinnie Vincent Invasion album *Guitars from Hell* (Tracks 1–6); a secret studio session with Jeff Scott Soto (Tracks 7–9); and an ultra-rare EP that was originally sold only at KISS conventions (Tracks 10–13). Each track utilizes the best available master recordings, supervised by overseas experts, making this a definitive compilation of masterpieces that never saw an official release. Let’s take a closer look at each section. The first part (Tracks 1–6) features the legendary *Guitars from Hell* album. The core of this release consists of sessions recorded in Los Angeles between 1989 and 1991 for what was intended to be the third Vinnie Vincent Invasion album. Robert Fleischman—who had sung on the band’s debut album—returned to replace Mark Slaughter. Andre Labelle handled the drums, and Enigma Records funded the recording sessions. These recordings have circulated under various names, often causing confusion among collectors. Production initially proceeded under the working title *Revenge*, but Gene Simmons liked the name and persuaded Vinnie to let KISS use it. Consequently, KISS’s 1992 album became *Revenge*, and Vinnie retitled his own project *Guitars from Hell*. Later, the title was changed again to *Guitarmageddon* and then *Pyro Messiah*; Vinnie reportedly frequently altered song titles and arrangements as well. Despite these many twists and turns, the project was ultimately shelved, remaining an unreleased “phantom” work to this day. This release brings that legendary, elusive album to CD format, sourced from a top-quality master recording. Unlike typical unfinished demos, these are fully mixed studio recordings—complete, polished productions. Every track is meticulously arranged, delivering catchy, cool American hard rock at its finest. Fleischman’s powerful vocals clash with Vinnie’s razor-sharp, virtuoso shred guitar. With sound quality rivaling an official release, it is a magnificent hard rock album that makes one deeply regret it never saw a proper release. Mid-section (Tracks 7–9): Rare demos with Jeff Scott Soto. Tracks 7 through 9 come from a session with Jeff Scott Soto that differs from the *Guitars from Hell* material. These are studio recordings of three songs: “Forbidden,” “Young Blood,” and “I’m On Fire (For You).” While the arrangements are fully fleshed out and the music itself is top-tier, the use of a mechanical beat gives them a demo-like feel—suggesting the songs were ready, but the final recording sessions hadn’t yet taken place. The chemistry with Jeff is outstanding. Although the guitar work isn’t quite as aggressive as on *Guitars from Hell*, Jeff’s vocals are surprisingly reminiscent of Paul Stanley, offering a sound that fits perfectly within the KISS family legacy (some of the non-Jeff vocals are rumored to be Vinnie himself). Final section (Tracks 10–13): The ultra-rare EP sold at KISS conventions. Rounding out the collection is an EP that Vinnie self-released on his own Metaluna label in 1996. Originally sold in limited quantities at KISS conventions for a steep $100 per copy, it has become a “holy grail” item that is virtually impossible to find today. The four included tracks—”Euphoria,” “Get The Led Out,” “Wild Child,” and “Full Shredd”—actually stem from the same sessions as the *Guitars From Hell* material featured in the first half; specifically, they were recorded in Los Angeles alongside Fleischman and LaBelle, funded by Enigma Records. However, for this release, Vinnie applied his own unique overdubs, replacing the original drums with a drum machine. Although technically a limited release, it was sold commercially and boasts sound quality on par with an official release. This collection comprises 13 tracks in total. From the legendary unreleased third album sessions and rare demos with Jeff Scott Soto to the ultra-rare EP once owned by only a handful of fans, this definitive disc compiles Vinnie Vincent’s “lost history” using the best available masters, overseen by dedicated researchers. This is the definitive “quasi-official” album featuring Robert Fleischman on vocals—a compilation of the unreleased *Guitars From Hell* sessions (the intended third Vinnie Vincent Invasion album), demos with Jeff Scott Soto, and the incredibly hard-to-find *The EP*. All tracks have been compiled using the best masters, supervised by international experts. 1. Nuke It 2. Rocks On Fire 3. Truth 4. Shocker 5. Full Shredd 6. Invincible 7. Forbidden 8. Young Blood 9. I’m On Fire (For You) THE EP 10. Euphoria 11. Get The Led Out 12. Wild Child 13. Full Shredd