As the Asylum Tourended in April at the Medowlands Arena in NJ, KISSreleases their film which is called "Exposed", their first full length compilation of video material. Peter Crissmakes his live debut with "Balls Of Fire"at their live debut at a club in Hollywood, CA. While they perform all original material, Gene Simmon's "Feel Like Heaven", recorded by Peter on his second non- KISSsolo album, is incorporated into the set.

Painkiller is a 1990 gold-certified album by Judas Priest, their 12th studio album. The album was recorded at Miraval Studios, Brignoles, France in early 1990, and mixed at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, the Netherlands later that year. It was the first album with drummer Scott Travis. The original LP, cassette and CD versions were released on September 3, 1990. A re-mastered CD was released in May 2001. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance at the February 20, 1991 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Released only a year after their previous album, Stained Class is Priest`s last album before adopting the leather and studs look (and sound). Priest recorded this with drummer Les Binks ,who was an official band member (unlike previous two albums, which were recorded with session drummers). The songs were shorter and full of screaming vocals and guitars. The album`s lyrics are considerably better than on any of their other albums (songs like Saints In Hell and Beyond The Realms Of Death for example).