Hollywood, California, USA
Heavy metal, glam metal
Nitro is an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. The group was formed in 1987 by vocalist Jim Gillette, guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, bassist T. J. Racer and drummer Bobby Rock. This lineup recorded the band's debut album O.F.R., which was released by Rampage Records, a sub-division of Rhino Entertainment, in 1989. Rock was later replaced by K. C. Comet (and subsequently Johnny Thunder), while Racer was replaced by Ralph Carter. Nitro released a second album, Nitro II: H.W.D.W.S., in 1991, before breaking up two years later.
O.F.R. (1989)
II: H.W.D.W.S. (1991) Jap.Ed.
Gunnin' for Glory (1998) Comp.
