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Riot V, formerly known as Riot until 2012, is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career.
Riot was formed in 1975 in New York City, New York when Kon-Tiki guitarist Mark Reale and drummer Peter Bitelli recruited bassist Phil Feit and vocalist Guy Speranza. The line up recorded a four-track demo, which they hoped would be included in a proposed compilation of new rock bands. While waiting for the project to get off the ground, they added Steve Costello on keyboards.
Singer Guy Speranza (b. March 12, 1956 – d. November 8, 2003) had difficulty melding his religious convictions with his role in the band and was replaced by Rhett Forrester (b. September 22, 1956 – d. January 22, 1994) for the next album, Restless Breed (1982). Though a striking frontman, any hope of a major breakthrough was sunk by a combination of Forrester's erratic behaviour on the road, a changing of the guard at Elektra, and the 1983 success of Quiet Riot's single "Cum on Feel the Noize". The next album, Born in America, (1983) was self-financed by Steve Loeb and was released on Quality Records, an independent Canadian label. A note on the reverse of the album tried to explain away would-be fans' confusion between Riot and the now No. 1-selling Quiet Riot, but support melted away, leading to the band's disintegration.
Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas, where he recruited former S.A.Slayer members Steve Cooper, Don Van Stavern, and Dave McClain (now with Machine Head) for a short-lived new band called Narita. By 1986, Reale and Van Stavern had made their way out to Los Angeles in an attempt to resurrect Riot along with former members Sandy Slavin and Rhett Forrester. Another vocalist that was tried out was Harry 'The Tyrant' Conklin (Jag Panzer) who was dismissed after losing his voice on the second night of back-to-back gigs due to excess drinking. Eventually, Reale mended fences with producer Steve Loeb and moved back to New York. Drummer Mark Edwards (Steeler, Third Stage Alert) was recruited to complete the new rhythm section along with bassist Don Van Stavern,
Riot has toured with AC/DC, Molly Hatchet, Sammy Hagar, Kiss, Vandenberg, Black Sabbath and Rush among others.
Riot's sound initially started out as straightforward heavy metal, but since their 1988 release Thundersteel their musical direction has been more along the lines of power metal.
In 2013, Riot V, a new iteration of the band, was launched by the surviving members, post the passing of founding member and band leader Mark Reale.
Albums in This Torrent....
Rock City (1977)
Narita (1979)
Fire Down Under (1981)
Restless Breed (1982)
Born in America (1983)
Thundersteel (1988)
The Privilege of Power (1990)
Nightbreaker (1993)
The Brethren of the Long House (1995)
Inishmore (1998)
Sons of Society (1999)
Through the Storm (2002)
Army of One (2006)
Not included
Immortal Soul (2011)
Unleash the Fire (2014)
Members
Current Line-Up
Mike Flyntz – Guitar (1989–2012, 2013–)
Don Van Stavern – Bass (1986–1990, 2008–2012, 2013–)
Todd Michael Hall – Vocals (2013–)
Nick Lee – Guitar (2014–)
Frank Gilchriest – Drums (2003–2007, 2014–)
Former Members
Vocalists
Guy Speranza – Vocals (1975–1981) (died 2003)
Rhett Forrester – Vocals (1981–1984, 1986) (died 1994)
Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin – Vocals (1986)
Tony Moore – Vocals (1986–1992, 2008–2009, 2010–2012)
Mike DiMeo – Vocals (1992–2004)
Mike Tirelli – Vocals (2005–2007)
Guitarists
Mark Reale – Guitar (1975–1984, 1986–2012) (died 2012)
L.A. Kouvaris – Guitar (1976–1978)
Rick Ventura – Guitar (1978–1984)
Bassists
Phil Feit – Bass (1975–1976, 1979–1980)
Jimmy Iommi – Bass (1976–1980)
Kip Leming – Bass (1980–1984)
Pete Perez – Bass (1990–2007)
Drummers
Peter Bitelli – Drums (1975–1980)
Sandy Slavin – Drums (1980–1984, 1986)
Mark Edwards – Drums (1986–1987)
Bobby Jarzombek – Drums (1987–1995, 1997–1999, 2008–2012, 2013–2014)
John Macaluso – Drums (1995–1997)
Pat Magrath (1999–2000)
Bobby Rondinelli – Drums (2000–2002)
