RIOT to be known as RIOT V!! News from Bart Gabriels music feed: RIOTs classic Thundersteel and Privilege Of Power 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 RIOTs long sought after return a success, but success doesnt come without tragedy. RIOTs 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 founding guitarist Mark Reale who finally lost his life long battle with Crohns disease early last year, and with Tony Moore battling his own demons and health issues, RIOT, like Johnny, are back again! Through the storm of lifes obstacles Mike Flyntz, Bobby Jarzombek and Don Van Stavern are joined by powerhouse vocalist extraordinaire Todd Michael Hall (JACK STARRS BURNING STARR, REVERENCE) and are ready to raise the flag in honor of the RIOT legacy of music and our fallen band mates and heroes, as well as the fans who have been demanding RIOT for years and years to come! With the blessing of Marks father Tony Reale, the remaining members prepare for the next phase, the fifth phase if you will, of RIOT. The RIOT V. Mark always used to say that there were always different phases of RIOT throughout the years continuing on with a new singer, sound, logo as well and each having a few records under their belt: Phase One: Guy Speranza Phase Two: Rhett Forrester Phase Three: Tony Moore Phase Four: Mike DiMeo and now Phase Five: Todd Michael Hall! With a new album in the works for a Summer 2014 release and reissues on Sony, EMI & Metal Blade, RIOT are consistently on radio and Metal charts worldwide, as well as being a part of New York Citys Top 20 most influential metal bands and numerous mentions on VH1s That Metal Show, with Eddie Trunk and staff citing RIOT as one of the innovators of Metal music in America and beyond! RIOT truly are Immortal Souls! Mike, Don, Bobby and Todd are inspired as never before and still at the top of their game, and the new CD promises to be a true successor to the legacy of Thundersteel, Privilege Of Power and Immortal Soul. Mark and the RIOT legacy will forever Shine On and as long as the people demand it we will keep coming back with great music for years to come. Please welcome Todd Michael Hall and RIOT V!
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:23:25 +0000
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