Despite the commercial success that would later define them, Quiet Riot's 1978 album "Quiet Riot II" showcased a more diverse and less commercially polished sound that was notably absent from their later, more famous work. The album was produced by Spencer Proffer and featured a blend of hard rock and glam influences, with guest appearances from members of the popular band Cheap Trick.
- Quiet Riot II was reissued in 2003 with bonus tracks, including the live performance of "Afterglow of an Empire" and the previously unreleased song "Blood Sweat and Tears."
- The album charted at number 143 on the Billboard 200 chart, and its lead single, "Slick Black Cadillac," gained moderate success.
- In 2004, "Quiet Riot II" was ranked as the 480th greatest rock album of all time by Rock Hard magazine.
Quiet Riot were a multi-platinum selling heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1973. They are best known for their 1983 release "Metal Health," which was the first heavy metal album to reach the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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