NITRO

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Nitro is an American glam metal band that formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California in 1987. Formed by vocalist Jim Gillette and guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, the band released two studio albums, O.F.R. (1989) and Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S. (1991).

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Nitro was officially formed in 1987 after the release of Jim Gillette's solo album Proud to Be Loud, on which Michael Angelo Batio and bassist T. J. Racer performed. Drummer Bobby Rock, previously of Vinnie Vincent Invasion, was recruited and the band began recording material for their debut album. Signed with Rhino Entertainment, Nitro released O.F.R. in 1989. Rock left the band after the recording of the album, and was replaced with K. C. Comet for the subsequent promotional tour. After the O.F.R. Tour, Comet and founding bassist Racer departed from the band, leaving Gillette and Batio to find new members. Ralph Carter and Johnny Thunder were brought in on bass and
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NITRO O. F. R. album cover 2.75 | 2 ratings
O. F. R.
Glam Metal 1989
NITRO Nitro II: Hot, Wet, Drippin' With Sweat album cover 3.00 | 1 ratings
Nitro II: Hot, Wet, Drippin' With Sweat
Glam Metal 1991

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NITRO Gunnin' For Glory album cover 2.50 | 1 ratings
Gunnin' For Glory
Glam Metal 1998

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