When Bobby Blotzer's version of Ratt takes the stage on March 18, they'll be joined by a new singer making his first official appearance with the band: former Quiet Riot frontman Seann Nicols.
In 1983, Quiet Riot became the first metal band to top the U.S. album chart — and just three years later, they watched their sales fall right off a cliff.
Quiet Riot: Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back tracks the spectacular rise and fall and eventual rebirth of the ‘80s hard rock group that blazed an important trail for hard rock and heavy metal.
During their decades on the scene, Quiet Riot have played everywhere from the biggest stages to the rankest clubs, and they've gathered plenty of war stories along the way.
The rise and fall -- and rise again -- of early '80s hard-rock giants Quiet Riot is commemorated in 'Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back,' a new documentary set to air on Showtime Jan. 29.
They've mostly gone the way of the sax solo now that rock 'n' roll has become part of the musical establishment, but once upon a time, anthems about sticking it to the Man were a pretty big deal.