Gen X were without a lead guitarist during the recording of "Kiss Me Deadly", and utilized prominent guest guitarists John McGeoch, Steve Jones, Steve New and Danny Kustow, the latter two not being formally credited on the sleeve. Guitarist James Stevenson was credited on the sleeve as being in the band, but joined after the album had been recorded and did not play on the record. On several of the songs, different guitarists worked in combination, alternating between lead and rhythm, creating a dynamic fusion of differing playing styles.