RIOT Mainman Mark Reale Resurrects Thundersteel Line-Up

[The_Q]

Hell Yes!!! I've loved Riot since "Thundersteel". I've actually loved every album since then. The very underrated "The Privilege Of Power", "Nightbreaker", "The Brethren Of The Long House", "Inishmore", "Sons Of Society", "Shine On". "Army Of One". and the disc before that which I can't remember the name. Heres the press release from mainman Mark Reale:


Original RIOT guitarist/mainstay Mark Reale has issued the following update: "I'm in the process of working with all the members from the original 1988 line up (singer Tony Moore, bassist Don Van Staven and drummer Bobby Jarzombek) and have begun writing material for a new record with them. Although some members do have prior commitments hopefully the new record will be release in the late fall of 2008."

Most notably, Jarzombek (who has/continues to occupy the throne with ICED EARTH/HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM) is currently making the rounds with SEBASTIAN BACH on the Angel Down World Tour.

 

[Comic Book Dude]

I saw this news earlier today and was quite excited by it! Riot has always been one of those bands who were never really appreciated for their body of work. Mark Reale is a much over-looked guitarist who just keeps on putting out quality material, whether it's with Riot or Westworld . I own all of the Riot stuff, from Rock City to Army of One, and though the style of Riot changed a little over the years, it was all very solid work. It'll be great to hear what this Riot line-up comes up with for an encore to Thundersteel and Privilege of Power!

 

[Ascension]

Great news...Thundersteel is a classic...IMO the best they have ever released. Tony Moore can wail.

 

[MysticX9]

Badass, can't wait to hear this!!!

 

[7thSaviour]

Hell Yes!!! I've loved Riot since "Thundersteel". I've actually loved every album since then. The very underrated "The Privilege Of Power", "Nightbreaker", "The Brethren Of The Long House", "Inishmore", "Sons Of Society", "Shine On". "Army Of One". and the disc before that which I can't remember the name. Heres the press release from mainman Mark Reale:


Original RIOT guitarist/mainstay Mark Reale has issued the following update: "I'm in the process of working with all the members from the original 1988 line up (singer Tony Moore, bassist Don Van Staven and drummer Bobby Jarzombek) and have begun writing material for a new record with them. Although some members do have prior commitments hopefully the new record will be release in the late fall of 2008."

Most notably, Jarzombek (who has/continues to occupy the throne with ICED EARTH/HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM) is currently making the rounds with SEBASTIAN BACH on the Angel Down World Tour.

OH HELL YEAH! rock: RIOT for PPUSA X! This is my favorite Riot lineup EVER! Tony Moore is da man!

 

[7thSaviour]

Great news...Thundersteel is a classic...IMO the best they have ever released. Tony Moore can wail.

Right on, brotha!
Thundersteel 10/10
The Privilege Of Power 11/10

 

[KingsGene]

Although not as heavy, "Fire Down Under" has gotta be one of the great classics of all time. One of my top 10 fave discs...

 

[lady_space]

Very cool... was just talking to someone on Saturday about what a kick ass song Bloodstreets is and pulled out my Thundersteel *cassette*.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

Although not as heavy, "Fire Down Under" has gotta be one of the great classics of all time. One of my top 10 fave discs...

Yep! Guy Speranza (sp?) (RIP) was a hell of a singer. Nice raw guitar tone too.
I like all the Riot releases, but the FDU release is probably my favorite.

 

[manowarfan1]

This is good news - although I am partial to the Rhett years first & foremost, then the Guy Speranza years, THEN the Tony Moore years - I will take any Riot I can get.

Riot for PPX indeed
Jeff

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Thundersteel fucking rocks!

 

[7thSaviour]

Storming The Gates Of Hell is my favorite Riot song!

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Sign of the Crimson Storm!!!

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Come to think of it. RIOT would fucking rule at PPX! They hardly ever tour here in the States and the "Thundersteel" album and lineup are so criminally underrated it's fucking ridiculous! RIOT FOR PROGPOWER X!!!

 

[7thSaviour]

Come to think of it. RIOT would fucking rule at PPX! They hardly ever tour here in the States and the "Thundersteel" album and lineup are so criminally underrated it's fucking ridiculous! RIOT FOR PROGPOWER X!!!

I totally second that endorsemet!

 

[Cheiron]

Isn't Bobby still in Fates Warning as well? Busy man. Not that Fates Warning has been doing anything lately...

 

[ashaman7122]

This is good news - although I am partial to the Rhett years first & foremost, then the Guy Speranza years, THEN the Tony Moore years - I will take any Riot I can get.

Riot for PPX indeed
Jeff

No love for the Dimeo years?

Rock on!

 

[ashaman7122]

For those wondering if Tony Moore still has the chops, I highly recommend Faith And Fire. Find them at www.faith-and-fire.com.

Tony Moore, Mike Flyntz, Danny Miranda, and John Miceli carve out a very unique album of original material that is fun and poignant all at the same time. "Accelerator" was one of those albums that grew on me with each spin in 2007, and I found myself wearing it out. Without a doubt, one of my faves for '07.

This collaboration might have laid the groundwork for what Reale and Moore are doing now...don't know where that leaves Flyntz, though. His work on Accelerator proves that his status in Riot is more than backing guitarist. With his chops, he can "out-Reale" Mark Reale when he wants to.

Can't say enough about this release...

Can't wait to hear the new Riot material...Thundersteel and Privilege still get regular spins in my player.

I do mourn the end of the Dimeo era, however...

Rock on!

 

[The_Q]

No love for the Dimeo years?

Rock on!

I love the Mike Demeo albums he did with Riot!!! "Nightbreaker" and "Inishmore" are my two favorites! "Sons Of Society", "Though The Storm","Army Of One", And "The Brethren Of The Long House" are stellar. Their live CD "Shine On" is unbelievable. If you haven't heard Inishmore take a look here. Bobby Jarzombek is just ridiculous:

[ame]http://youtube.com/watch?v=xHlIrViPaKw[/ame]

 

[7thSaviour]

I love the Mike Demeo albums he did with Riot!!! "Nightbreaker" and "Inishmore" are my two favorites! "Sons Of Society", "Though The Storm","Army Of One", And "The Brethren Of The Long House" are stellar. Their live CD "Shine On" is unbelievable. If you haven't heard Inishmore take a look here. Bobby Jarzombek is just ridiculous:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xHlIrViPaKw

Shine On is one of my favorite live CDs ever! What's Mike doing these days, anyway? Best of luck to him!