"Kiss Of Death" is the fiery opening track from Dokken's 1987 platinum-selling album, Back for the Attack. Co-written by Don Dokken, George Lynch, and Jeff Pilson, the song is a powerful statement of heavy metal aggression. It is widely praised for its menacing main riff and features one of George Lynch's most complex, aggressive, and highly-regarded guitar solos, solidifying its status as a benchmark track in the shred guitar era.