In November 1986 Frehley signed a six-album deal with Megaforce

In November 1986 Frehley signed a six-album deal with Megaforce Records . Sabino and Regan had left the band at that point but Regan returned from touring with John Waite and Patti Smith after the recording deal was signed. In December 1986, before they made their initial record, with producer Eddie Kramer , Scarlet was replaced by former Cheap Trick member Tod Howarth who played guitar and keyboards.