Fire Down Under

Riot

About Fire Down Under

Fire Down Under is the third album by American heavy metal band Riot, released in 1981, and the last with original vocalist Guy Speranza. The song "Flashbacks" is dedicated to Neal Kay, the British DJ who supported heavy metal in the UK during the new wave of British heavy metal. The album was re-issued on CD in 1997 by the German-based High Vaultage label, utilizing a new, controversial remix by former Riot producer Steve Loeb, and in 1999 by Metal Blade Records in the U. S., this time featuring the original Elektra mix. The latest re-issue came in 2014 courtesy of Varese Sarabande. All 3 versions contain various bonus tracks recorded for the original Capitol Records version of Fire Down Under which the band were unhappy with. Capitol dropped the band for being "too heavy" after hearing the final version subsequently released by Elektra Records. 


Year:
1981

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If you're lookin' for some action,
Runnin' against the tide.
Feel like causin' some destruction,
Spend some electric nights, on the danger line.
Fire down under.
Fire down under.
Flame and chrome, it burns the night,
Through your eyes, and in your mind.
Explode with savage thunder,
Hells gate, next up in line.
Fire down under.
Fire down under.
Fire down under.
Fire...

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Riot

A riot is a form of civil disorder characterized often by what is thought of as disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of violence against authority, property or people. While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots are thought to be typically chaotic and exhibit herd behaviour, and usually generated by civil unrest. However, there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that riots are not irrational, herd-like behaviour, but follow inverted social norms. more »

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Written by: CLIFF LEMING, GUY SPERANZA

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Album Information
"Fire Down Under" is a track from Riot's third studio album with the same name. The album was released in February 1981.
Production Details
The song and the album were produced by Steve Loeb and Billy Arnell, who also worked on the band's previous albums.
Band Lineup
During the recording of "Fire Down Under", Riot's line-up consisted of Guy Speranza (vocals), Mark Reale (guitar), Rick Ventura (guitar), Kip Leming (bass), and Sandy Slavin (drums).
Transition Point
Though Riot had released two albums before "Fire Down Under", this album and its title track marked a transition point where the band started gaining more recognition and popularity.
Release Drama
Initially, Capitol Records (Riot's label at that time), declined to release the "Fire Down Under" album, deeming it not commercial enough. The band was dropped from the label, but the album was later picked up and released by Elektra Records.
Chart Performance
The "Fire Down Under" album, which included the song of the same name, reached # 49 on the UK Albums chart – the highest position of any Riot album.
Last with Speranza
This was the last Riot album to feature vocalist Guy Speranza. After the release of "Fire Down Under", Speranza left the band and was replaced by Rhett Forrester.
Critical Acclaim
In retrospective reviews, several music critics and fans consider "Fire Down Under" to be one of Riot's best works. It is praised for its hard-edged, heavy metal sound.
Influence
The album and the song had significant influence on the US power metal scene, with bands like Metallica and Dream Theater citing Riot as inspiration.
Tragic Link
Tragically, three of the five members who played on the "Fire Down Under" album - Guy Speranza, Rhett Forrester (Speranza's replacement), and Mark Reale - have since passed away. This unfortunate fact has added a melancholic layer to the album's legacy.

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