Official Bootleg Box Set Vol.2: 1980-1990

Seven CD live collection from the metal band. Officially licensed from the archives of the Mark Reale estate, c/o Anthony Reale, The Official Bootleg Box Set Volume 2 captures the band at their creative and commercial peak, kicking off with shows from their 1981 UK tour. Riot had already developed a solid live reputation and cult fan-base in the UK when they played the Manchester Apollo on 13th October 1981, and the Ipswich Gaumont the following day, on a bill featuring The Rods and headlined by Saxon. Both sets include live favorites 'Outlaw', 'Road Racin', 'Rock City' and 'Warrior'. Cleveland, Ohio's Agora Ballroom was a regular stop-off for rock and metal bands in the 70s and 80s, and their 8th November 1981 show captured the band performing 'Fire Down Under', 'Overdrive', 'Road Racin' and 'Rock City'. Disc 5 was recorded at Paramount Theater, Staten Island in 1983, with the band supporting the new indie release, Born In America. Songs from that album include 'Where Soldier's Rule', 'Born In America', Vigilante Killer' and 'Wings Of Fire', included among The Riot classics 'Altar Of The King' and 'Restless Breed'. Jumping forward 7 years to their 1990 Osaka show in Japan, they rattled off 'Storming The Gates Of Hell', 'Maryanne' and 'Dance Of Death' from the then latest The Privilege of Power, plus 'Bloodstreets', 'Thundersteel' and 'Flight Of The Warrior' from 1988's Thundersteel record, by which time founder Mark Reale was the sole remaining original member. As an extra bonus, this collection is completed by a disc of 1980 writing and rehearsal sessions for what would be their breakthrough album, Fire Down Under, the last with original vocalist Guy Speranza. As well as a number of previously unreleased compositions, it includes early working versions of 'Swords And Tequila' and 'Altar Of The King', giving a unique insight into the genesis of some classic Riot numbers.