Riot "Born in America"

Born in America is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Riot, released in 1983. After getting dropped by Elektra Records the band signed with Canadian indie label Quality Records for what was to be the second and last record with Rhett Forrester on vocals. The album would also mark the end of the line for guitarist Rick Ventura, bassist Kip Leming, and drummer Sandy Slavin.

Germany's ZYX Music released the album in Europe, accompanied by a 12" single, "Warrior (live) b/w Born in America".

Born In America was re-issued in 1989 by Grand Slamm Records in the U.S. and CBS/Sony Records in Japan, both with different artwork. A further U.S. re-issue followed in 1999 through Metal Blade Records, utilizing the original cover artwork. Born In America was re-issued again in 2015.

Track listing

1. "Born in America" Mark Reale, Steve Loeb, Rhett Forrester 4:07
2. "You Burn in Me" Reale 3:40
3. "Wings of Fire" Reale 4:39
4. "Running from the Law" Reale 4:24
5. "Devil Woman" (Cliff Richard cover) Terry Britten, Christine Holmes 4:01
6. "Vigilante Killer" Forrester 3:02
7. "Heavy Metal Machine" Reale 3:37
8. "Where Soldiers Rule" Rick Ventura 3:45
9. "Gunfighter" Reale 4:27
10. "Promised Land" Ventura 3:55

Recording information:

Recorded and mixed in New York City at Greene Street Recording.

Mastered at Masterdisk.