RIOT / THUNDERSTEEL 30TH SPECIAL IN JAPAN 2018 KAWASAKI DAY:1 (2CDR)

RIOT – THUNDERSTEEL 30TH SPECIAL IN JAPAN

Live at Club Citta’, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan – March 10, 2018
Thundersteel 30th Special in Japan
SY1439

DISC-1 -1st Set-
01. Intro (SE)
02. Armor of Light
03. Ride Hard Live Free
04. Still Your Man
05. Black Leather and Glittering Steel
06. Fall From the Sky
07. Wings Are for Angels
08. Land of the Rising Sun
09. Take Me Back
10. Messiah
11. Angel Eyes
12. Metal Warrior

DISC-2 -2nd Set: Thundersteel-
01. Intro (SE)
02. Thundersteel
03. Fight or Fall
04. Sign of the Crimson Storm
05. Flight of the Warrior
06. On Wings of Eagles
07. Johnny’s Back
08. Bloodstreets
09. Run for Your Life
10. SE / Buried Alive (Tell Tale Heart)
-Encore-
11. Road Racin’
12. Swords and Tequila / Band Intro
13. Warrior
14. Outro

Todd Michael Hall – lead vocals
Mike Flyntz – guitar
Nick Lee – guitar
Don Van Stavern – bass
Frank Gilchriest – drums

A special concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of *Thundersteel*—the masterpiece by legendary metal pioneers Riot—took place in Japan! This release features a complete recording of the two-day run of shows in Kawasaki (March 10 & 11, 2018) in superb, ultra-high audio quality that delivers immense power and a vivid sense of presence.
Experience the blissful live performance recreated with fantastic sound: rich, realistic vocals and instrumentation, plus perfect stereo imaging. The atmosphere and the feeling of unity between the band and the audience are simply irresistible! Naturally, this superb release features the meticulous mastering characteristic of the Sylph label—it is guaranteed to get your blood pumping! The concert was presented in two parts. The first set focused on tracks from recent albums, along with two new songs from the upcoming *Armor of Light* release. Two songs in the setlist rotated: the first night featured "Still Your Man" and "Black Leather and...", while the second night included "On Your Knees" and "Metal Soldiers."

For the second part, the band performed a complete rendition of their masterpiece *Thundersteel*—a first in their history! This seminal album—a bible for metal warriors—is brought back to life for the modern era after 30 years. Longtime fans will surely be moved to tears! Vocalist Todd’s high-pitched vocals are flawless, and the band’s performance is nothing short of superb—energetic and skillful. It was a truly thrilling, deeply moving show! During the final encore, "Warrior," fans wearing masks of the band's seal mascot, "Johnny," joined the band on stage, adding a festive touch to the grand finale. No further explanation is needed—the true spirit of metal is alive and well here! This historic, action-packed two-hour-and-fifteen-minute concert is a must-listen for any fan. Brought to you by the Sylph label with stunning artwork and pristine sound quality, this definitive release lets you relive those two Kawasaki shows. It is an essential memorial item that vividly recaptures all the excitement and emotion of the event!