Quiet Riot Quiet Riot II CD (Jewel Case, 2022, No Remorse Records)

Step back into the formative years of American heavy metal with Quiet Riot II, the legendary second album from Quiet Riot, reissued on CD in 2022 by No Remorse Records. Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1979, this cult classic captures Quiet Riot before their historic global breakthrough with Metal Health and preserves one of the final recorded snapshots of guitar icon Randy Rhoads prior to joining Ozzy Osbourne.

For collectors of classic hard rock and traditional heavy metal, Quiet Riot II holds immense historical importance. Long before Quiet Riot became the first heavy metal band to top the Billboard charts, the group had already built a fierce reputation on the Los Angeles club circuit with their explosive mix of melodic hard rock, arena-ready hooks, and emerging heavy metal intensity. This album documents that early era in raw and authentic form.

Featuring standout tracks such as “Slick Black Cadillac”, “Trouble”, and “Killer Girls”, the album showcases Randy Rhoads’ unmistakable guitar style - combining melodic flair, technical precision, and the flashy neo-classical influence that would later revolutionise heavy metal guitar playing in the 1980s. Kevin DuBrow’s charismatic vocals and the band’s energetic performances further cement Quiet Riot II as an essential piece of Sunset Strip and early metal history.

What makes this release especially valuable is its rarity and collector appeal. Originally available only in Japan on vinyl, Quiet Riot II remained difficult to obtain for decades, earning near-mythical status among Randy Rhoads fans and classic metal collectors. This deluxe 2022 jewel case edition finally gives fans an accessible and carefully curated reissue experience.

The CD includes a 20-page booklet featuring lyrics, rare archival photos, and liner notes from Regina Banali, legendary Quiet Riot photographer Ron Sobol, and Melissa Whitney, author of Keep On Rollin' – My Fan Club Years with Kevin DuBrow and Quiet Riot.

Musically, the album bridges late-70s hard rock swagger with the emerging sound of traditional heavy metal, helping lay the groundwork for the massive explosion of 1980s metal culture that Quiet Riot would later help bring into the mainstream.

Presented in jewel case CD format, Quiet Riot II is an essential collector’s release for fans of Randy Rhoads, classic Sunset Strip metal, vintage hard rock, and foundational heavy metal history.

Recommended if you like: Ratt, Dokken, Twisted Sister, W.A.S.P., Mötley Crüe, Krokus, Def Leppard, Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Skid Row, Krokus, Alcatrazz, Keel, Loudness

Artist: Quiet Riot
Title: Quiet Riot II
Label: No Remorse Records
Catalogue Number: NRR76142
UPC: 723803978153
Release Year: 1979/2022
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
Condition: New & factory sealed
Special Attributes: Reissue

Tracklist:

1. Slick Black Cadillac
2. You Drive Me Crazy
3. Afterglow (Of Your Love)
4. Eye For An Eye
5. Trouble
6. Killer Girls
7. Face To Face
8. Inside You
9. We've Got The Magic