Assault Attack [Bonus Track]

Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar), Graham Bonnet (vocals), Chris Glen (bass), Ted McKenna (drums).
Additional personnel: Tommy Eyre (keyboards).
Personnel: Michael Schenker (guitar); Graham Bonnett (vocals); Tommy Eyre (keyboards); Chris Glen (bass guitar); Ted McKenna (drums).
Audio Remasterer: Pete Mew.
Liner Note Author: Dave Ling.
Recording information: Le Chateau, France.
Michael Schenker's pairing with former Rainbow wailer Graham Bonnet made perfect sense, since Schenker's facile, classically flavored Euro metal guitar style is a graceful extension of Ritchie Blackmore's innovations. The results on Assault Attack are pleasing; while Schenker predictably delivers top-notch performances, Bonnet's vocals are edgier and more engaging than those of former MSG singer Gary Barden. [A bonus tracks edition of Assault Attack was released in 2006.] ~ Andy Hinds