Quiet Riot holds a notable place in rock history, being widely recognized as the first heavy metal band to top the Billboard album chart with their breakthrough 3rd album, "Metal Health," in 1983. Formed in Los Angeles in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni, the band originally went through several different lineups and a direction that was more influenced by glam and hard rock. After Rhoads departed to play with Ozzy Osbourne and subsequently passed away in a tragic plane crash in 1982, the lineup stabilized with vocalist Kevin DuBrow, bassist Rudy Sarzo, drummer Frankie Banali, and guitarist Carlos Cavazo.

This classic lineup was responsible for pushing Quiet Riot into the mainstream, releasing anthems such as "Cum On Feel The Noize" and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)" which became staples of both radio play and MTV. Despite struggles with consistency and changing tastes in music, the group continued to release albums and tour with various lineups. The 2000s saw a steady stream of new material and nostalgia-driven performances, but the death of Kevin DuBrow in 2007 marked a turning point. Drummer Frankie Banali revived the band in 2010 and, until his death in 2020, remained the engine behind Quiet Riot's ongoing activity, which included studio albums like "Road Rage" and "Hollywood Cowboys," as well as various live releases capturing the energy of their 1980s heyday, such as "Live At The US Festival, 1983." The band's legacy is fortified by their tenacity and their role in the rise of 80s metal, as they continue to celebrate their history with reissues and remasters like "Rehab: Relapsed & Remastered 2023."

Genres

Album Rock

Classic Rock

Glam Metal

Hard Rock

Metal

Rock

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W.A.S.P.

Latest Release

Rehab: Relapsed & Remastered 2023

Quiet Riot

Album - 12 Tracks - Released December 8, 2022