Formed out of the streets of Hollywood in 1985, Faster Pussycat is just one of the many of the bands that were bursting out of the Los Angeles glam rock scene at the time. But what set them apart were the hyper drive guitars, gritty r&b rhythms and superb songwriting. They released their self-titled debut in 1987 and followed that up with their sophomore effort in 1989, Wake Me When It's Over. Produced by John Jansen for Elektra Records, Faster Pussycat saw their biggest success with their second album. Filled with the same sleazy attitude that made bands like L.A. Guns and Guns 'n' Roses famous, the album consisted of melodic guitar hooks and catchy beats. The single "Poison Ivy" brought the band some attention, but it wasn't until the ballad "House of Pain" that vaulted Faster Pussycat into the mainstream. The song earned the band heavy rotation on MTV and radio airwaves. You see, back then MTV played something called music videos and not game shows or other non-music related programming. "House of Pain" virtually made Faster Pussycat a household name in the rock industry. As well as earning the band a gold album. The album consisted of the same brand of guitar rock that was all over the place. Other highlights on the album include "Slip of the Tongue," "Pulling Weeds," and "Where There's a Whip There's a Way." Faster Pussycat then released their third record Whipped on Elektra Records. The band eventually split during their prime leaving everyone wanting more. Now after a ten-year wait the band is back with a vengeance with the release of their new record and are ready to hit the stage and rock again.