Rock City
Riot V · 1977
33 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · power metal · speed metal
An explosive blend of hard rock and power metal that captures the raw energy of late '70s rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy
- explosive anthems for celebration
- sing-along choruses with friends
- focused listening on road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- dislike consistent pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Rock City' was released in November 1977, Riot V was still establishing themselves in the burgeoning heavy metal scene. This debut album followed their formation in 1975 and set the stage for their future influence on the genre, particularly as they blended hard rock with speed metal elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HammerFall· Blind Guardian· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desperation 2:45
- 2 Warrior 3:52
- 3 Rock City 3:31
- 4 Overdrive 4:14
- 5 Angel 3:39
- 6 Tokyo Rose 4:22
- 7 Heart of Fire 3:02
- 8 Gypsy Queen 3:58
- 9 This Is What I Get 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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