Nitro (band)
| Nitro | |
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| Origin | Hollywood, California, USA |
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| Members |
Jim Gillette Michael Angelo Batio Chris Adler |
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T. J. Racer Bobby Rock K. C. Comet Ralph Carter Johnny Thunder |
Nitro is an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. The group was formed in 1987 by vocalist Jim Gillette, guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, bassist T. J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. This lineup recorded the band's debut album O.F.R., which was released by Rampage Records, a sub-division of Rhino Entertainment, in 1989. Rock was later replaced by K. C. Comet (and subsequently Johnny Thunder), while Racer was replaced by Ralph Carter. Nitro released a second album, Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S., in 1991, before breaking up two years later.
Following the band's breakup, a number of demo recordings were released on the M.A.C.E. Music compilation Gunnin' for Glory, which also featured songs by Batio's solo band. In November 2016, it was announced that Gillette and Batio had reformed Nitro along with drummer Chris Adler. The reunited band is set to record its third album with engineer Josh Wilbur in December, with a spring 2017 release anticipated.
In 1987, Jim Gillette released his first solo album Proud to Be Loud, which featured contributions from guitarist Michael Angelo Batio and bassist T. J. Racer. Gillette, Batio and Racer, along with drummer Bobby Rock of Vinnie Vincent Invasion, subsequently formed Nitro following the release of the album. Speaking about joining the band, Rock has recalled that Gillette and Batio recruited him by explaining that they "wanted to record the most over-the-top, in-your-face metal record ever".
Nitro signed with Rampage Records, a sub-label of Rhino Entertainment, after its first show, during which Gillette reportedly smashed three wine glasses using only his voice. The band recorded its debut album O.F.R. at Front Page Productions in Costa Mesa, California with producer Charlie Watts, and released it in 1989. Rock left the band shortly after completion of the record, to be replaced by K. C. Comet for the subsequent promotional concert tour. Comet also featured in the music videos for O.F.R. tracks "Freight Train" and "Long Way from Home".
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