Editing Dokken (section)

===Reunion shows with classic lineup and ''Heaven Comes Down'' (2016–present)===
Don Dokken announced that he would be reuniting with George Lynch, Mick Brown and Jeff Pilson to perform several shows in Japan at the end of October 2016 and one US show at the end of September.<ref name="Classic Metal Show"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/classic-lineup-of-dokken-announces-only-us-reunion-show/ |title=Classic Lineup of Dokken Announces Only U.S. Reunion Show |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[LA Weekly|L.A. Weekly]]'' on March 6, 2017, Don Dokken said he is not planning any further appearances with Pilson and Lynch, stating that the Japan shows were "a one-time thing."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/music/don-dokken-sets-the-record-straight-on-shit-opening-bands-and-reunion-rumors-7992283|title=Don Dokken Sets the Record Straight on "Shit" Opening Bands and Reunion Rumors|last=Callwood|first=Brett|date=March 6, 2017|work=L.A. Weekly|access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/don-dokken-no-new-shows-classic-dokken-lineup-planned/|title=Don Dokken: No New Shows With Classic Dokken Lineup Planned|website=Loudwire|date=March 7, 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=March 13, 2017}}</ref> Despite this, the classic Dokken lineup recorded their first song together in over 20 years "It's Just Another Day"; it can be found on the live album ''Return to the East Live (2016)'', which was released on April 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dokken's Classic Lineup Releases Video For First New Song In More Than 20 Years, 'It's Just Another Day'|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokkens-classic-lineup-releases-video-for-first-new-song-in-more-than-20-years-its-just-another-day/|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=March 21, 2018|access-date=March 23, 2018}}</ref>

When speaking to AllThatShreds.com in July 2017, Jon Levin said that the band is planning to enter the studio in the fall after touring to begin work on the next studio album for a 2018 release, which he described is the "classic Dokken sound".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-to-release-classic-sounding-new-album-in-2018-says-guitarist-jon-levin/|title=DOKKEN To Release 'Classic'-Sounding New Album in 2018, Says Guitarist JON LEVIN|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 12, 2017}}</ref> Guitarist [[Ira Black (musician)|Ira Black]] filled in for Jon Levin on the latter half of the band's 2017 tour. In July 2019, longtime drummer Mick Brown announced his retirement from Dokken after 40 years with the band, citing the toll of constant touring and feeling that he had grown too old for the demands of the road. His spot was later taken by BJ Zampa, also of House of Lords fame alongside bassist Chris McCarvill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-performs-with-guitarist-ira-black-for-first-time-video/|title=DOKKEN Performs With Guitarist IRA BLACK For First Time (Video)|date=November 4, 2017|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=July 16, 2021}}</ref>

Dokken released an album called ''The Lost Songs: 1978-1981'' on August 28, 2020 via Silver Lining Music.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=DOKKEN's 'The Lost Songs: 1978-1981' Due In August; Complete Details Revealed|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokkens-the-lost-songs-1978-1981-due-in-august-complete-details-revealed/|access-date=2020-07-16|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

An album collection package titled ''The Elektra Albums 1983-1987'' was released on January 27, 2023, featuring the first four studio albums from the band's career and also at their creative peak.<ref name="Elektra">{{cite web |url=https://www.metaltalk.net/dokken-the-elektra-years-a-wonderful-tribute-to-their-role-in-80s-rock.php/ |title=Dokken / The Elektra Years a wonderful tribute to their role in '80s rock |work=MetalTalk.net |date=January 30, 2023 |accessdate=January 30, 2023}}</ref> The twelfth studio album ''Heaven Comes Down'' was released on October 27, 2023. A music video of the first single titled "Fugitive" was released on August 8, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-has-finally-finished-recording-new-album/|title=DOKKEN Has 'Finally' Finished Recording New Album|date=December 8, 2021|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-to-release-long-awaited-new-album-in-september|title=DOKKEN To Release Long-Awaited New Album In September|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=June 24, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/dokken-announces-heaven-comes-down-album-details-shares-music-video-for-fugitive-single|title=DOKKEN Announces 'Heaven Comes Down' Album Details, Shares Music Video For 'Fugitive' Single|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=August 8, 2023}}</ref>