Nitro's 1989 debut "O.F.R." is a showcase for guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's dazzling, and sometimes overwhelming, technical prowess. The album leans heavily into the shred-heavy, glam-adjacent hard rock sound popular at the end of the decade.
- "O.F.R." was released on May 26, 1989, by Rhino Records.
- The album featured the dual-neck guitar, a custom-made instrument by guitar manufacturer Dean Guitars, used by Michael Angelo Batio.
- The album reached number 156 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Nitro were a Los Angeles-based heavy metal band formed in 1987. They were known for their virtuosic musicianship and the extreme vocal range of their lead singer.
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