Riot V's "Restless Breed," released in 1982, marked a departure into a more streamlined, hard rock sound while retaining the energy of their earlier work. The album features a more accessible, yet still powerful, collection of songs that solidified their place in the evolving metal landscape.
- "Restless Breed" was Riot V's third album, released on May 21, 1982.
- The album was released on the Elektra Records label, a move that offered wider distribution for the band.
- This album saw the band further refine their sound, moving towards a more anthemic hard rock direction with strong melodic hooks.
Riot V is a heavy metal band from New York City, best known for their influential contributions to the genre in the early 1980s. "Restless Breed" was released during a period of significant lineup changes and evolving musical direction for the band.
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