'80s Rock Band, With Supergroup Members, Releases New Album 44 Years After Forming
Night Ranger is revisiting some of its biggest hits.
On Wednesday, the rock stars announced that they will be releasing a new Best Of compilation album, which will feature remixed and remastered versions of songs across the band's decades-long career, along with select tracks from their most recent albums. The compilation album is expected to arrive on Aug. 28 through Frontiers Music. It will also be available on CD and vinyl, including a double LP edition offered in black, gold and orange splatter variants.
Ahead of the release, the band shared an updated remaster of their 1982 song "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," accompanied by a new visualizer video.
"The new 'Best Of' is a celebration of not only our classic hits but also what we've created over the last 20 years, Night Ranger's vocalist Jack Blades stated in a press release. "And we're just gonna keep cranking it 'cause we're having too much fun to stop! So enjoy the ride and see ya on the road!"
Best known for hits like "Sister Christian," "(You Can Still) Rock in America" and "When You Close Your Eyes," Night Ranger gained a devoted following and became one of the defining rock bands of the 1980s. Their 1983 album Midnight Madness became a multi-platinum success and cemented the group as a staple of the MTV generation.
Beyond commercial success, Night Ranger helped bridge classic hard rock and the more melodic glam-metal sound that dominated the decade. The band's music has remained culturally recognizable decades later thanks to continued touring, film and television placements and renewed interest from younger audiences discovering 1980s rock. While many of their peers faded after the height of the hair metal era, Night Ranger maintained a loyal fan base and continued releasing music well into the 21st century, solidifying their reputation as enduring rock veterans.
Originally formed in San Francisco in 1979 under the name Stereo, Night Ranger emerged from a group of already accomplished musicians, leading many fans to view them as a kind of early rock supergroup. Members had previously played with acts including Rubicon and later collaborated with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, helping establish the band's reputation for elite musicianship early on. Its current members include Blades, Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy, Eric Levy and Keri Kelli.
Best Of has 18 songs on the tracklist and fans will be enjoying remastered versions of many of their hits, including "Time Of Our Lives", "High Road", "No Time To Lose", "Somehow Someway" and "Truth." Best Of will be out on all streaming platforms on Aug. 28.
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This story was originally published May 20, 2026 at 9:59 PM.