Riot
a.k.a. | Riot V |
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Country | United States |
Formed | 1975, New York City, New York |
Genres | Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, Power Metal |
Labels | Elektra Records, CBS, Metal Blade Records, Steamhammer, Nuclear Blast |
Years active | 1975-1984, 1986-2012, 2012-present (Riot V) |
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Line-up (members)
- Don Van Stavern : Bass (1986-1990, 2008-present)
- Mike Flyntz : Guitars (1989-present)
- Frank Gilchriest : Drums (2003-2007, 2014-present)
- Todd Michael Hall : Vocals (2013-present)
- Nick Lee : Guitars (2014-present)
Former members
- Phil Feit : Bass (1975-1976)
- Peter Bitelli : Drums (1975-1979)
- Louie Kouvaris : Guitars (1975-1978)
- Mark Reale : Guitars (1975-1984, 1986-2012)
- Steve Costello : Keyboards (1975)
- Guy Speranza : Vocals (1975-1981)
- Jimmy Iommi : Bass (1976-1979)
- Rick Ventura : Guitars (1978-1984)
- Sandy Slavin : Drums (1979-1984, 1986)
- Kip Leming : Bass (1980-1984)
- Rhett Forrester : Vocals (1981-1984, 1986)
- Mark Edwards : Drums (1986-1987)
- Michael Strike : Vocals (1986)
- Tony Moore : Vocals (1986-1992, 2008-2009, 2010-2013)
- Bobby Jarzombek : Drums (1987-1995, 1997-1999, 2008-2014)
- Pete Perez : Bass (1990-2007)
- Mike DiMeo : Vocals (1992-2004)
- John Macaluso : Drums (1995-1997)
- Pat Magrath : Drums (1999-2000)
- Bobby Rondinelli : Drums (2000-2002)
Album Photos (78)
Riot Discography
Album | Lyrics | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews | |
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Rock City | Lyrics | Album | Nov 10, 1977 | 82 | 5 | 1 | |
Narita | Lyrics | Album | 1979 | 80 | 5 | 1 | |
Fire Down Under | Lyrics | Album | Feb 9, 1981 | 83.3 | 6 | 1 | |
Restless Breed | Lyrics | Album | 1982 | 83.3 | 3 | 0 | |
Born in America | Lyrics | Album | 1983 | 81.7 | 3 | 0 | |
Megahurtz | Split | 1988 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
ThunderSteel | Lyrics | Album | Mar 24, 1988 | 88.4 | 14 | 2 | |
The Privilege of Power | Lyrics | Album | 1990 | 86.8 | 6 | 1 | |
Riot in Japan Live | Live | 1992 | 90 | 1 | 0 | ||
Riot Live | Live | 1993 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Nightbreaker | Lyrics | Album | 1994 | 84.8 | 4 | 0 | |
The Brethren of the Long House | Lyrics | Album | 1996 | 86.3 | 4 | 0 | |
Angel Eyes | EP | 1997 | 90 | 1 | 0 | ||
Inishmore | Lyrics | Album | Jan 27, 1998 | 82 | 5 | 0 | |
Shine On | Live | Oct 6, 1998 | 88.3 | 3 | 0 | ||
Sons of Society | Lyrics | Album | Sep 7, 1999 | 92.5 | 2 | 0 | |
Through the Storm | Lyrics | Album | Aug 26, 2002 | 90 | 2 | 0 | |
Army of One | Lyrics | Album | Jul 12, 2006 | 92.5 | 2 | 0 | |
Immortal Soul | Album | Oct 31, 2011 | 86.7 | 3 | 0 | ||
Unleash the Fire | Lyrics | Album | Oct 22, 2014 | 85 | 3 | 0 | |
Armor of Light | Lyrics | Album | Apr 27, 2018 | 95 | 1 | 1 | |
Archives Volume 2: 1982-1983 | Compilation | 2019 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Live in America: The Official Bootleg Box Set Volume 3: 1981-1988 | Compilation | 2019 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Archives Volume 3: 1987-1988 | Compilation | 2019 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Live in Japan 2018 | Live | Aug 2, 2019 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Rock World (Rare & Unreleased 87 - 95) | Compilation | Mar 27, 2020 | - | 0 | 0 | ||
Mean Streets | Album | Feb 16, 2024 | - | 0 | 0 |
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Best Riot Songs
Rank | Song | Album | Rating | Votes |
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1 | Thundersteel | ThunderSteel (1988) | 92 | 5 |
2 | Fight or Fall | ThunderSteel (1988) | 92.5 | 4 |
3 | On Wings of Eagles | ThunderSteel (1988) | 93.3 | 3 |
4 | Dance of Death | The Privilege of Power (1990) | 93.3 | 3 |
5 | Bloodstreets | ThunderSteel (1988) | 91.7 | 3 |
6 | On Your Knees | The Privilege of Power (1990) | 91.7 | 3 |
7 | Storming the Gates of Hell | The Privilege of Power (1990) | 91.7 | 3 |
8 | Sign of the Crimson Storm | ThunderSteel (1988) | 90 | 3 |
9 | Silent Scream | Nightbreaker (1994) | 90 | 3 |
10 | Runaway | The Privilege of Power (1990) | 88.3 | 3 |
11 | Destiny | Nightbreaker (1994) | 83.3 | 3 |
Best Riot Songs (11)
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