Riot (Riot V)

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Nazione:Stati Uniti
Attività:dal 1976

Line up

  • Todd Michael Hall: vocals
  • Nick Lee: guitar
  • Mike Flyntz: guitar
  • Don Van Stavern: bass
  • Frank Gilchriest: drums
Few bands deserve to be talked about in such revered terms as Riot.
Bursting out of New York City with three ground-breaking albums in quick succession "Rock City"(Capitol), "Narita" (Capitol) and "Fire Down Under"(Elektra) Riot quickly became one of the biggest cult metal bands in the world.
Radio stations like KNAC in Los Angeles, KISS in San Antonio, TX and WLIR in NYC were at the forefront of the vision.
Stunning performances in the UK at the first ever Castle Donington Festival with Rainbow and Scorpions, and Port Vale supporting Ozzy Osbourne the following year, and support slots with Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Rush and Saxon to name and few cemented their reputation as the hottest ticket to see.

After another iconic period with the albums "Restless Breed" (Elektra) and "Born in America" (Elektra) and support tours with Kiss and Rainbow.
With the Eighties developing into a metal-fest, a new-look Riot bounced back in with the widely-acclaimed "Thundersteel"(Sony).
Guitar virtuoso Mark Reale with Tony Moore’s distinctive, soaring vocals, the muscle and might of bassist Don Van Stavern and the unparalleled percussion thunder of Bobby Jarzombek completes the twin axe attack with their screaming double-guitar harmonies that continue to bring thousands to their feet.
Riot was reborn, and followed two years later with the jaw-dropping "The Privilege Of Power" (Sony) an inspiring and at times truly epic album featuring Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen[/B]) GE Smith ([B]Hall & Oates, Saturday Night Live Band) & TM Stevens (Whitney Houston).

Riot's s classic line-up re-united in 2009 and delivered another ground breaking disc "Immortal Soul".
Released by major metal heavy weights SPV/ Steamhammer & Avalon/ Marquee, and a successful Tour with performances on the prestigious Royal Caribbean 70,000 Tons Of Metal oceanliner concert and appearances at Sweden Rock and Metalway festivals solidified Riot’s long sought after return a success, but success doesnt come without tragedy.
Riot‘s journey has never been easy, with personal changes and the untimely deaths of frontmen Guy Speranza, Rhett Forrester as well as the passing of long time guitarist Mark Reale who finally lost his life long battle with Crohnes disease early last year and with Tony Moore who has decided to step away from the music business and concentrate on his family life with wife and job, Riot like Johnny, are back again!
Through the storm of lifes obsticles Mike, Bobby and Don are joined by powerhouse vocalist extraordinaire Todd Hall (Jack Starr’s Burning Starr, Reverence) and are ready to raise the flag in honor of the Riot legacy of music and our fallen band mates and heros and the fans who have been demanding Riot for years and years to come! With a new album in the works for a 2014 release and reissues on Sony, EMI & Metal Blade, RIOT are consistantly on radio and metal charts worldwide, as well as being a part of New York Citys Top 20 most influencial metal bands and numerous mentions on VH1’s That Metal Show, with Eddie Trunk and staff sighting Riot as one of the inovaters of Metal music in America and beyond! Riot truely are Immortal Souls! On and as long as the people demand it we will keep coming back with great music for years to come”. Welcome Riot V!
In the year 2019 they made a new live album recorded in Japan album featuring Thundersteel album played in its entirety.
In the 2024 they release the new album "Mean Streets".

Discografia

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Mean Streets (Atomic Fire Records / 2024) 

1. HAIL TO THE WARRIORS / 2. FEEL THE FIRE / 3. LOVE BEYOND THE GRAVE / 4. HIGH NOON / 5. BEFORE THE FIRE / 6. HIGHER / 7. MEAN STREETS / 8. OPEN ROAD / 9. MORTAL EYES / 10. LOST DREAMS ...

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Rock World (Rare & Unreleased 87 - 95) (Metal Blade Records / 2020) 

1. ROCKWORLD THEME / 2. BLOODSTREETS (ALTERNATE VERSION) / 3. BURIED ALIVE (TELL TALE HEART) [ALTERNATE VERSION] / 4. RUNAWAY (INSTRUMENTAL EARLY IDEA DEMO) ...

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Live in Japan 2018 (AFM Records / 2019) 

1. DISC 1 (DVD) / 2. ARMOR OF LIGHT / 3. RIDE HARD LIVE FREE / 4. ON YOUR KNEES / 5. METAL SOLDIERS / 6. FALL FROM THE SKY / 7. WINGS ARE FOR ANGELS / 8. LAND OF THE RISING SUN ...

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Armor Of Light (Nuclear Blast Records / 2018) 

1. VICTORY / 2. END OF THE WORLD / 3. MESSIAH / 4. ANGEL’S THUNDER, DEVIL’S REIGN / 5. BURN THE DAYLIGHT / 6. HEART OF A LION / 7. ARMOR OF LIGHT / 8. SET THE WORLD ALIGHT / 9. SAN ANTONIO ...

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Unleash the Fire (Steamhammer Records / 2014) 

1. RIDE HARD LIVE FREE / 2. METAL WARRIOR / 3. FALL FROM THE SKY / 4. BRING THE HAMMER DOWN / 5. UNLEASH THE FIRE / 6. LAND OF THE RISING SUN / 7. KILL TO SURVIVE ...

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Immortal Soul (Steamhammer/SPV / 2011) 

1. STILL YOUR MAN / 2. RIOT / 3. CRAWLING / 4. WINGS ARE FOR ANGELS / 5. FALL BEFORE ME / 6. SINS OF THE FATHER / 7. MAJESTICA / 8. IMMORTAL SOUL / 9. INSANITY / 10. WHISKEY MAN / 11. BELIEVE ...

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Army of One (Metal Heaven / 2006) 

1. ARMY OF ONE / 2. KNOCKIN' AT MY DOOR / 3. BLINDED / 4. ONE MORE ALIBI / 5. IT ALL FALLS DOWN / 6. HELPIN' HAND / 7. THE MYSTIC / 8. STILL ALIVE / 9. ALIVE IN THE CITY / 10. SHINE ...

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The Tyrant Sessions (Narita Records / 2005) 

1. MEDICINE MAN / 2. MAGIC MAKER

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Through the Storm (Metal Blade / 2002) 

1. TURN THE TABLES / 2. LOST INSIDE THIS WORLD / 3. CHAINS (REVOLVING) / 4. THROUGH THE STORM / 5. LET IT SHOW / 6. BURN THE SUN / 7. TO MY HEAD / 8. ESSENTIAL ENEMIES / 9. ONLY YOU CAN ROCK ME ...

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Sons of Society (Metal Blade / 1999) 

1. SNAKE CHARMER / 2. ON THE WINGS OF LIFE / 3. SONS OF SOCIETY / 4. TWIST OF FATE / 5. BAD MACHINE / 6. COVER ME / 7. DRAGONFIRE / 8. THE LAW / 9. TIME TO BLEED / 10. QUEEN / 11. SOMEWHERE ...

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Inishmore (Metal Blade / 1998) 

1. BLACK WATER / 2. ANGEL EYES / 3. LIBERTY / 4. KINGS ARE FALLING / 5. THE MAN / 6. WATCHING THE SIGNS / 7. SHOULD I RUN / 8. CRY FOR THE DYING / 9. TURNING THE HANDS OF TIME / 10. GYPSY ...

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Shine On (Metal Blade / 1998) 

1. BLACK WATER / 2. ANGEL EYES / 3. SOLDIER / 4. THE MAN / 5. KINGS ARE FALLING / 6. BLOODSTREETS / 7. SWORDS AND TEQUILA / 8. CRY FOR THE DYING – IRISH TRILOGY / 9. INISHMORE (FORSAKEN HEART) ...

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The Brethren of the Long House (Rising Sun Records / 1996) 

1. THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS / 2. GLORY CALLING / 3. ROLLING THUNDER / 4. RAIN / 5. WOUNDED HEART / 6. THE BRETHREN OF THE LONG HOUSE / 7. OUT IN THE FIELDS / 8. SANTA MARIA ...

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Nightbreaker (Rising Sun / 1994) 

1. SOLDIER / 2. DESTINY / 3. BURN / 4. IN YOUR EYES / 5. NIGHTBREAKER / 6. MEDICINE MAN / 7. SILENT SCREAM / 8. MAGIC MAKER / 9. I'M ON THE RUN / 10. BABYLON / 11. OUTLAW

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Riot In Japan Live!! (Sony / 1992) 

1. MINUTES TO SHOWTIME (SPOKEN) / 2. ON YOUR KNEES... IN TOKYO ! / 3. METAL SOLDIERS / 4. RUNAWAY / 5. TOKYO ROSE... IN OSAKA ! / 6. ROCK CITY / 7. OUTLAW / 8. KILLER ...

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The Privilege Of Power (CBS / 1990) 

1. ON YOUR KNEES / 2. METAL SOLDIERS / 3. RUNAWAY / 4. KILLER / 5. DANCE OF DEATH / 6. STORMING THE GATES OF HELL / 7. MARYANNE / 8. LITTLE MISS DEATH / 9. BLACK LEATHER AND GLITTERING STEEL ...

Copertina SV
Thundersteel (CBS / 1988)  Past

1. THUNDERSTEEL / 2. FIGHT OR FALL / 3. SIGN OF THE CRIMSON STORM / 4. FLIGHT OF THE WARRIOR / 5. ON WINGS OF EAGLES / 6. JOHHNY'S BACK / 7. BLOODSTREETS / 8. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ...

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Born In America (Quality Records / 1983) 

1. BORN IN AMERICA / 2. YOU BURN IN ME / 3. WINGS OF FIRE / 4. RUNNING FROM THE LAW / 5. DEVIL WOMAN / 6. VIGILANTE KILLER / 7. HEAVY METAL MACHINE / 8. WHERE SOLDIERS RULE / 9. GUNFIGHTER ...

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Riot Live In London (Elektra / 1983) 

1. INTRO / 2. ANGEL / 3. DO IT UP / 4. ROAD RACIN' / 5. WHITE ROCK / 6. WARRIOR / 7. NARITA / 8. TOKYO ROSE / 9. OVERDRIVE / 10. ROCK CITY / 11. BACK ON THE NON-STOP / 12. KICK DOWN THE WALL

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Riot Live (Elektra / 1982) 

1. HARD LOVIN' MAN / 2. SHOWDOWN / 3. LOVED BY YOU / 4. LOANSHARK / 5. RESTLESS BREED / 6. SWORDS AND TEQUILA

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Restless Breed (Elektra / 1982) 

1. HARD LOVIN' MAN / 2. C.I.A. / 3. RESTLESS BREED / 4. WHEN I WAS YOUNG / 5. LOANSHARK / 6. LOVED BY YOU / 7. OVER TO YOU / 8. SHOWDOWN / 9. DREAM AWAY / 10. VIOLENT CRIMES

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Fire Down Under (Elektra / 1981)  Past

1. SWORDS AND TEQUILA / 2. FIRE DOWN UNDER / 3. FEEL THE SAME / 4. OUTLAW / 5. DON'T BRING ME DOWN / 6. DON'T HOLD BACK / 7. ALTAR OF THE KING / 8. NO LIES / 9. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE ...

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Narita (Capitol / 1979) 

1. WAITING FOR THE TAKING / 2. 49ER / 3. KICK DOWN THE WALL / 4. BORN TO BE WILD / 5. NARITA / 6. HERE WE COME AGAIN / 7. DO IT UP / 8. HOT FOR LOVE / 9. WHITE ROCK / 10. ROAD RACIN'

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Rock City (Ariola / 1977) 

1. DESPERATION / 2. WARRIOR / 3. ROCK CITY / 4. OVERDRIVE / 5. ANGEL / 6. TOKYO ROSE / 7. HEART OF FIRE / 8. GYPSY QUEEN / 9. THIS IS WHAT I GET

Interviste

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Live report

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