Riot
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1975 in New York, New York, United States
- Active: 1975 - present
Biography
American heavy metal band formed in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Riot's 'Fire Down Under' is a landmark of early American metal, and the Reale-led band endured through many lineups to 'Thundersteel' and beyond. Since Reale's death in 2012 the group has continued as Riot V. The band's catalogue spans five decades of American heavy metal history.
Genres
Riot Discography
- Rock City (1977) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Narita (1979) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Fire Down Under (1981) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Restless Breed (1982) - Album - rated 2.96/5
- Born in America (1983) - Album - rated 3.1/5
- ThunderSteel (1988) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- The Privilege of Power (1990) - Album - rated 3.37/5
- Shine On (1998) - Album
- Inishmore (1998) - Album
- Sons of Society (1999) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- Through the Storm (2002) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Immortal Soul (2011) - Album - rated 3.67/5
Members
- Mark Reale - guitar (1975–2012)
- Guy Speranza - vocals (1975–1981)
- Jimmy Iommi - bass (1975–1980)
- Rick Ventura - guitar (1978–1984)
- Kip Leming - bass (1980–1982)
- Sandy Slavin - drums (1981–1984)
- Rhett Forrester - vocals (1981–1984)
- Don Van Stavern - bass (1986–1990; 2008–Present)
- Tony Moore - vocals (1986–1990; 2008–2012)
- Bobby Jarzombek - drums (1987–1999)
- Mike Flyntz - guitar (1989–Present)
- Pete Perez - bass (1990–2007)
- Mike DiMeo - vocals (1992–2006)
- John Macaluso - drums (1998–2000)
- Frank Gilchriest - drums (2003–Present)
- Todd Michael Hall - vocals (2013–Present)
- Nick Lee - guitar (2014–Present)