QUIET RIOT - METAL HEALTH - 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Heavy Metal at it's best

"Metal Health" is the 1983 album by the American Heavy Metal band "QUIET RIOT". It was recorded at the "Pasha Music House", Hollywood and producer by Spencer Proffer. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

Front cover Photo of Quiet Riot  Metal Health

This album is dedicated to the memory of Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads: A name synonymous with guitar innovation and heavy metal brilliance. Explore his iconic collaborations

"Metal Health" Album Description:

Quiet Riot's 1983 album, "Metal Health," wasn't just a record; it was a cultural phenomenon. Released at a time when heavy metal was still breaking into the mainstream, "Metal Health" shattered expectations, becoming the first metal record to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This success was largely due to the album's format – the 12-inch vinyl LP.

The LP Experience

Vinyl offers a unique listening experience that digital formats simply can't replicate. The crackle of the needle hitting the record, the warmth of the analog sound, and the large artwork all contribute to a more immersive experience. Holding a physical copy of "Metal Health" in your hands, with its iconic cover art featuring a muscular dude holding a shattered mental health symbol, adds a tangible connection to the music.

Musical Mayhem on Wax

The album itself is a powerhouse of heavy metal anthems. Tracks like the title song, "Cum On Feel the Noize," and "Metal Soldier" are pure adrenaline-pumping riffs and soaring vocals from the late Kevin DuBrow. But "Metal Health" wasn't a one-trick pony. Ballads like "The Widow" showcase the band's versatility, while the instrumental "Thunderbird" lets guitarist Carlos Cavazo unleash his impressive shredding skills.

Watch the video and feel the NOISE!

Collector Notes:

 This album is dedicated to the memory of Randy Rhoads  

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal Music  

Album Production information: 

Produced by Spencer Proffer

Spencer Proffer is an American media and record producer. Proffer produced the first heavy metal record, Quiet Riot's Metal Health , to reach number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Proffer has produced and arranged over 200 albums, many of which have achieved gold and platinum-selling status, produced or executive-produced. Proffer was also founder of the Pasha Record company.

Duane Baron - Engineer

Duane Baron is a renowned sound engineer known for shaping the sound of iconic rock and metal albums. With expertise in engineering and mixing, he has worked with legendary artists like Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Heart, and Alice Cooper. His contributions to music production have left a lasting impact on the industry. Learn more about his career and works on Duane Baron - Sound Engineer.

Band Members and Musicians on: Quiet Riot Metal Health
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Riot Squad - Vocals (bckgr)
  • Charles Wright
  • Frankie Banali - Percussion, Cymbals, Drums, Vocals (bckgr), Tympani
  • Carlos Cavazo - Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals (bckgr)
  • Kevin DuBrow - Vocals
  • Tuesday Knight - Vocals (bckgr)
  • Spencer Proffer - Vocals (bckgr), Producer
  • Pat Regan - Keyboards
  • Rudy Sarzo - Synthesizer, Bass, Guitar (Bass)

    Rudy Sarzo, born in Havana on 18 Nov 1950, is a bassist who became a cornerstone of ‘80s metal. From Quiet Riot’s Metal Health to Ozzy’s chaos, Whitesnake, and M.A.R.S., he toured and recorded with legends. Inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History in 2017, Rudy rejoined Quiet Riot in 2021, the last link to their glory days.

  • Chuck Wright - Guitar (Bass), Vocals (bckgr)
  • Donna Slattery - Vocals (bckgr)
Complete Track Listing of: Quiet Riot Metal Health
    The Song/tracks on "Metal Health" are:
  • Metal Health (Banali/Cavazo/Cavazo/DuBrow)
  • Cum on Feel the Noize (Holder/Lea) Cum on Feel the Noize is a cover of the song orginally done by the rock band Slade. A completely different music genre than "Quiet Riot" .
  • Don't Wanna Let You Go (Cavazo/DuBrow)
  • Slick Black Cadillac (DuBrow)
  • Love's a Bitch (DuBrow)
  • Breathless (Cavazo/DuBrow)
  • Run for Cover (Cavazo/DuBrow)
  • Battle Axe (Cavazo)
  • Let's Get Crazy (DuBrow)
  • Thunderbird (DuBrow)

Bang Your Head: A Discography of Quiet Riot's High-Energy Heavy Metal and Glam Rock Anthems.

QUIET RIOT - Conditional Critical
QUIET RIOT - Conditional Critical (Blue Record Label)  album front cover vinyl record

1984's Condition Critical followed Quiet Riot's smash Metal Health. Packed with riffs & a killer Stan Watts cover, it's a must-have for 80s metal fans (Rolling Stone hated it tho).

Conditional Critical (Blue Record Label) 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - Conditional Critical
QUIET RIOT - Conditional Critical (White Record Label)  album front cover vinyl record

1984's Condition Critical! Quiet Riot rocks on after Metal Health's smash. ⚡ New anthems, Slade cover & Stan Watts' wild artwork!

Conditional Critical (White Record Label) 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - Metal Health 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - Metal Health album front cover vinyl record

"Metal Health" is the 1983 album by the American Heavy Metal band "QUIET RIOT". It was recorded at the "Pasha Music House", Hollywood and producer by Spencer Proffer.

Metal Health 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - QR III
QUIET RIOT - QR III  album front cover vinyl record

QR III is the fifth studio album released by American heavy metal band Quiet Riot in 1986. The name of this recording is short for "Quiet Riot III". Despite the title, this is actually the band's fifth album; however it was on their third major label/worldwide release.

QR III 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - QR Quiet Riot IV 12" Vinyl LP
QUIET RIOT - QR Quiet Riot IV album front cover vinyl record

QR (also known as Quiet Riot or Quiet Riot IV ) is the sixth studio album released in 1988 by the American heavy metal band Quiet Riot. The album featured a major line-up change.

QR Quiet Riot IV 12" Vinyl LP