RIOT - Immortal Soul

[Jevil]

Riot are back with Tony Moore and Bobby Jarzombek like in the late 80's.

I've only listened to some tracks through YT, but it reminds me of the old good "Thundersteel" and "Privilege Of Power".

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[Skinny Viking]

It SHOULD remind you of Thundersteel ... its the same lineup!

Can. Not. Wait. For. This

 

[Jevil]

More than 35 years on the road, more than 15 edited albums, and only 1 comment?

Uh... I think my concept of heavy metal is so different from most of the youngsters of this forum. *sigh

Carlos, we both are strange guys.

 

[Skinny Viking]

probably because we're both from the same area

at least, my one grandparent was

 

[ratsapprentice]

More than 35 years on the road, more than 15 edited albums, and only 1 comment?

Uh... I think my concept of heavy metal is so different from most of the youngsters of this forum. *sigh

Carlos, we both are strange guys.

What you have to understand Jevil, is that these vocals are as off-putting to most people as super guttural death metal vocals are.
The music in that trailer sounded completely generic too.

 

[Skinny Viking]

I can do both ... but it all depends on the "singer"

There are just as many singers that annoy or put me off as there are screamers or grunters

it all has to do with the tone and style really

 

[ratsapprentice]

I can do both ... but it all depends on the "singer"

There are just as many singers that annoy or put me off as there are screamers or grunters

it all has to do with the tone and style really

I know, I was trying to point out that it's still a bit of an acquired taste.

I always find classic heavy metal fails to live up to my expectations too, being disappointed by stuff that I want to like.

 

[Skinny Viking]

yeah I was just agreeing with you

 

[grywolf627]

Never fear Jevil...I am here as well! Riot "Thundersteel" is one of my all time favorite albums...period. Yes, the guitar sounds are a little too thin. Mark (the guitarist) sometimes overreaches on his solos, going beyond his capabilities, and yeah, the lyrics may be a little cheesy at times. But honestly, NONE of that has ever bothered me because the songs are just SO DAMN AWESOME. I can see where the singer may be a bit of an acquired taste for some...but I can say that about most modern stuff. (the fact that singing is now referred to as clean vocals, and too much of it or harmonies is considered "gay" around here...just completely baffles me) I like what I'm hearing on the new album. I'm loving the thick guitar sound. And it's great to hear Tony back on vocals. His voice is showing his age a little, but still sounds damn good. For me, it's definitely not going to be Thundersteel II...but it's still a welcome addition to my library.

 

[~BURNY~]

I love the classic Riot with Rhett Forrester or Guy Speranza. Not so much the later stuff but I have huge respect for Mark Reale.

 

[53Crëw]

Another fan of classic Riot here.

 

[Jevil]

There are some great albums with Mike DiMeo too like "Brethren...", "Nighbreaker" and "Inishmore", I love how they blend 2 of my favorites bands like Rainbow and Thin Lizzy.

I had the chance to open for them few years ago. Mark Reale was... weird, strange, introverted... he was skinny as hell and he was dressed like it had arrived from the past in a Delorean. I'd say his hair is a wig.
The rest of the band were very nice.

 

[Nitsuj]

I liked some of the albums where Pete Perez played bass. Tight fingerstyle bass playing where you could hear every note. Would be the perfect Riot lineup.

 

[Skyweaver]

LOVE THUNDERSTEEL - awesome album, bought it the day it came out....yes I'm an old cunt - the vocalist is great and cant wait to get my fuckn hands on this !

 

[kaomao]

you know Jevo, this is a place full of young people that are into new stuff, that's why people don't understand riot.
Good to see them rocking again!