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Riot

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
New York City, New York
Status:
Active
Year of creation:
1975
Genre:
Heavy/Power/Speed Metal
Lyrical themes:
Rock / Metal, Women, Violence, Fantasy
Current label:
Steamhammer Records
On photo from left to right: Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Mark Reale, Mike Flyntz, Bobby Jarzombek.

The New York based Band was founded back in 1975 by guitarist and main songwriter Mark Reale, completing the line-up with Guy Speranza, Louie Kouvaris, Jimmy Iommi, and Peter Bitelli.

Riot split up in 1984 after failing to make a commercial breakthrough. Mark Reale relocated to Texas and ...
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Current
Don Van Stavern Bass (1986-1990, 2008-present)
See also: Evil United, ex-Narita, ex-S.A. Slayer
Tony Moore Vocals (1986-1992, 2008-2009, 2010-present)
See also: Faith and Fire
Bobby Jarzombek Drums (1987-1995, 1997-1999, 2008-present)
See also: Arch / Matheos, Fates Warning, Halford, John West, Painmuseum, Sebastian Bach & Friends, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Juggernaut, ex-Iced Earth, ex-Rob Rock
Mike Flyntz Guitars (1989-present)
See also: Faith and Fire
Past
Phil Feit Bass (1975-1976)
Peter Bitelli Drums (1975-1980)
Mark Reale Guitars (1975-1984, 1986-2012)
(R.I.P. 2012) See also: ex-Narita, ex-WestWorld, ex-Bonnie Tyler (live)
Guy Speranza (R.I.P. 2003) Vocals (1975-1981)
Jimmy Iommi Bass (1976-1980)
Louie Kouvaris Guitars (1976-1978)
Rick Ventura Guitars (1978-1984)
Kip Lemming Bass (1980-1984)
See also: ex-Harter Attack
Sandy Slavin Drums (1980-1984)
See also: ex-Harter Attack, ex-Ace Frehley
Rhett Forrester Vocals (1981-1984)
(R.I.P. 1994) See also: ex-Rhett Forrester, ex-Thrasher, ex-Black Symphony, ex-Jack Starr, ex-Masi
Mark Edwards Drums (1986)
See also: ex-3rd Stage Alert, ex-Exorcist, ex-Lion, ex-Mark Edwards, ex-Original Sin, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Steeler
Harry Conklin Vocals (1986)
See also: Satan's Host, Titan Force, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Tyrant, ex-Ballistic
Pete Perez Bass (1990-2007)
See also: Spastic Ink, ex-Karian, ex-Leatherwolf, ex-Reverend
Mike DiMeo Vocals (1992-2004)
See also: Creation's End, Ilium, Midas Fate, Tenpoint, The Lizards, ex-Masterplan, ex-Gate Three
John Macaluso Drums (1995-1997)
See also: Chris Caffery, Fool's Game, HolyHell, John Macaluso & Union Radio, Masterlast, MCM, Stygia, ex-Ark, ex-Jørn, ex-Magni Animi Viri, ex-Masi, ex-Powermad, ex-TNT, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Holy Mother, ex-Mullmuzzler
Pat Magrath Drums (1999-2000)
See also: Prototype, ex-Corruption, ex-Harum Scarum, ex-Killing Culture, ex-Steel Prophet
Bobby Rondinelli Drums (2000-2002)
See also: Rondinelli, ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-Warlock, ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Doro, ex-Quiet Riot, ex-Scorpions, ex-Rainbow, ex-Blue Öyster Cult
Frank Gilchriest Drums (2003-2007)
See also: Virgin Steele, ex-Gothic Knights, ex-Holy Mother
Past (Live)
Randy Coven Bass (2005-2007)
See also: MCM, Shadow Eden, ex-Ark, ex-C.P.R., ex-Jack Starr, ex-Magni Animi Viri, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Holy Mother
Mike Tirelli Vocals (2005-2007)
See also: Messiah's Kiss, ex-Last Lix, ex-Strider, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Holy Mother
Don Van Stavern Bass (1986-1990, 2008-present)
See also: Evil United, ex-Narita, ex-S.A. Slayer
Tony Moore Vocals (1986-1992, 2008-2009, 2010-present)
See also: Faith and Fire
Bobby Jarzombek Drums (1987-1995, 1997-1999, 2008-present)
See also: Arch / Matheos, Fates Warning, Halford, John West, Painmuseum, Sebastian Bach & Friends, Spastic Ink, ex-Happy Kitties, ex-Juggernaut, ex-Iced Earth, ex-Rob Rock
Mike Flyntz Guitars (1989-present)
See also: Faith and Fire
Phil Feit Bass (1975-1976)
Peter Bitelli Drums (1975-1980)
Mark Reale Guitars (1975-1984, 1986-2012)
(R.I.P. 2012) See also: ex-Narita, ex-WestWorld, ex-Bonnie Tyler (live)
Guy Speranza (R.I.P. 2003) Vocals (1975-1981)
Jimmy Iommi Bass (1976-1980)
Louie Kouvaris Guitars (1976-1978)
Rick Ventura Guitars (1978-1984)
Kip Lemming Bass (1980-1984)
See also: ex-Harter Attack
Sandy Slavin Drums (1980-1984)
See also: ex-Harter Attack, ex-Ace Frehley
Rhett Forrester Vocals (1981-1984)
(R.I.P. 1994) See also: ex-Rhett Forrester, ex-Thrasher, ex-Black Symphony, ex-Jack Starr, ex-Masi
Mark Edwards Drums (1986)
See also: ex-3rd Stage Alert, ex-Exorcist, ex-Lion, ex-Mark Edwards, ex-Original Sin, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Steeler
Harry Conklin Vocals (1986)
See also: Satan's Host, Titan Force, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Tyrant, ex-Ballistic
Pete Perez Bass (1990-2007)
See also: Spastic Ink, ex-Karian, ex-Leatherwolf, ex-Reverend
Mike DiMeo Vocals (1992-2004)
See also: Creation's End, Ilium, Midas Fate, Tenpoint, The Lizards, ex-Masterplan, ex-Gate Three
John Macaluso Drums (1995-1997)
See also: Chris Caffery, Fool's Game, HolyHell, John Macaluso & Union Radio, Masterlast, MCM, Stygia, ex-Ark, ex-Jørn, ex-Magni Animi Viri, ex-Masi, ex-Powermad, ex-TNT, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Holy Mother, ex-Mullmuzzler
Pat Magrath Drums (1999-2000)
See also: Prototype, ex-Corruption, ex-Harum Scarum, ex-Killing Culture, ex-Steel Prophet
Bobby Rondinelli Drums (2000-2002)
See also: Rondinelli, ex-Sun Red Sun, ex-Warlock, ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Doro, ex-Quiet Riot, ex-Scorpions, ex-Rainbow, ex-Blue Öyster Cult
Frank Gilchriest Drums (2003-2007)
See also: Virgin Steele, ex-Gothic Knights, ex-Holy Mother
Past
Randy Coven Bass (2005-2007)
See also: MCM, Shadow Eden, ex-Ark, ex-C.P.R., ex-Jack Starr, ex-Magni Animi Viri, ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, ex-Holy Mother
Mike Tirelli Vocals (2005-2007)
See also: Messiah's Kiss, ex-Last Lix, ex-Strider, ex-Jack Starr's Burning Starr, ex-Holy Mother
Added by: UltraBoris Modified by: Derigin
Added on: 2002-08-02 22:20:17 Last modified on: 2012-05-23 11:50:19
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