Born in America
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Born In America is Riot
's fifth album, released in 1983. After getting dropped by Elektra Records
the band signed with Canadian indie label Quality Records
for what was to be the last record with Rhett Forrester
on vocals. The album would also mark the end of the line for guitarist Rick Ventura, bassist Kip Leming, and drummer Sandy Slavin.
Germany's ZYX Music
released the album in Europe, accompanied by a 12" single, Warrior (live) b/w Born In America.
Born In America was re-issued in 1989 by Grand Slamm Records in the U.S. and CBS/Sony Records in Japan, both with different artwork. A further U.S. re-issue followed in 1999 through Metal Blade Records
, utilizing the original cover artwork.
Riot (band)
Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
's fifth album, released in 1983. After getting dropped by Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
the band signed with Canadian indie label Quality Records
Quality Records
Quality Records is a Canadian entertainment company which released music albums in Canada on behalf of American record labels, and also released recordings by Canadian artists...
for what was to be the last record with Rhett Forrester
Rhett Forrester
Rhett Forrester was an American musician, the lead singer of New York-based band Riot from 1981 until 1984....
on vocals. The album would also mark the end of the line for guitarist Rick Ventura, bassist Kip Leming, and drummer Sandy Slavin.
Germany's ZYX Music
ZYX Music
ZYX Music is a German record label which was founded in 1971 by Bernhard Mikulski. Until 1992, the label's name was Pop-Import Bernhard Mikulski. The label specialized in disco and early house music. Founder Bernhard Mikulski is credited with coining the term Italo disco in the 1980s...
released the album in Europe, accompanied by a 12" single, Warrior (live) b/w Born In America.
Born In America was re-issued in 1989 by Grand Slamm Records in the U.S. and CBS/Sony Records in Japan, both with different artwork. A further U.S. re-issue followed in 1999 through Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
, utilizing the original cover artwork.
Track listing
- "Born in America" - 4:07
- "You Burn in Me" - 3:40
- "Wings of Fire" - 4:39
- "Running from the Law" - 4:24
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cover) - 4:01 - "Vigilante Killer" - 3:02
- "Heavy Metal Machine" - 3:37
- "Where Soldiers Rule" - 3:45
- "Gunfighter" - 4:27
- "Promised Land" - 3:55
Line-up
- Rhett ForresterRhett ForresterRhett Forrester was an American musician, the lead singer of New York-based band Riot from 1981 until 1984....
- vocals - Mark Reale - guitars
- Rick Ventura - guitars
- Kip Leming - bass
- Sandy Slavin - drums