Riot in Japan – Live!! cover

Riot in Japan – Live!!

Riot V · 1992

57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · power metal · speed metal

A thunderous live album capturing the raw energy and melodic power of classic metal performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thunderous energy for live fans
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • evening party atmosphere
  • nostalgic anthems from the past

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over rawness
  • seek immediate gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Riot in Japan – Live!!' is Riot V's first live album, showcasing their established reputation in the power metal scene after three studio albums. The band was gaining traction following their 1988 release, 'Thundersteel', which marked a significant resurgence in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· DragonForce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On Your Knees 5:52
  • 2 Metal Soldiers 4:46
  • 3 Runaway 5:15
  • 4 Tokyo Rose 2:25
  • 5 Rock City 3:17
  • 6 Outlaw 4:20
  • 7 Killer 7:11
  • 8 Johnny's Back 5:25
  • 9 Fight of the Warrior 4:09
  • 10 Narita 4:06
  • 11 Warrior 6:23
  • 12 Smoke on the Water 4:40

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