The McAuley Schenker Group’s Defining Era, Finally Collected

For fans of late-80s hard rock and the sonic legacy of guitar-driven power, this boxed set is a revelation. Bad Boys: The McAuley Schenker Group Story 1987–1992 gathers all four landmark albums from the period when Gary Moore and Rudolf Schenker’s collaboration reached its most explosive peak. Cherry Red’s 2026 release doesn’t just preserve history — it reclaims it, remastered and recontextualised for a new generation of rock enthusiasts.

The set pulses with the raw energy of arena rock, the groove of German hard rock, and the swagger of the post-Whitesnake era. From the thunderous riffs of Bad Boys to the anthemic hooks of Live in London, each disc captures the band’s signature blend of grit, groove, and theatrical bravado. The collection is more than archival — it’s a sonic memoir of a band that refused to be confined by genre, chasing the edge with every note.

Released in January 2026, this is the definitive collection for collectors and fans alike. No longer a forgotten chapter, the McAuley Schenker Group’s ‘Bad Boys’ era is finally presented in full, glorious, and uncut glory. A must-have for any serious rock catalogue.