Shock Waves

With the re-release of Leather's debut solo album Shock Waves, everyone will realize why Leather is considered the preeminent female heavy metal vocalist of the 80s. Leather, known for her work with the metal band Chastain ("The 7th of Never", "The Voice of the Cult", etc.), is still mentioned as one of the most powerful voices in female metaldom. Originally released in 1989, Shock Waves features some of the biggest names in heavy metal today: John Luke He'bert on drums (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Chastain), Michael Harris on guitar (Zanister, Arch Rival, solo projects, Surgeon), and David Harbour on bass (King Diamond, Chastain). Shock Waves was born for the reason of letting Leather show her immense talents and to be alone in the spotlight for all to see. Originally released on Roadrunner Records, the CD received massive praise but was never really properly promoted as the true musical masterpiece that it was. Once Leviathan regained the rights back, the label immediately remastered and repackaged the CD.