155 - Quiet Riot Metal Health 1983

Formed in the mid-late seventies, the early metal group known as Quiet Riot released two albums in Japan. Unfortunately, the group split up, and guitarist Randy Rhoads joined the first incarnation of the Ozzy Osbourne band. Fellow Quiet Riot member, bassist Rudy Sarzo also joined a little bit later, Unfortunately, tragedy struck and Rhoads was killed after releasing just two albums with Ozzy. Sarzo decided to reform Quiet Riot. He rejoined with former vocalist Kevin DuBrow, and recruited guitarist Carlos Cavazo to fill Rhoads' slot. They also recruited a replacement drummer, Frankie Banali. And in 1983, the band released its third album, Metal Health. "Metal Health" is the band's second biggest hit. As the subtitle implies, this is a song you'll want to bang your head to.