RIOT Mainman Mark Reale Resurrects Thundersteel Line-Up

The_Q · May 4th, 2008, 11:08 PM

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 · May 4th, 2008, 11:42 PM

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 · May 5th, 2008, 01:07 AM

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

MysticX9 · May 5th, 2008, 05:46 AM

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

7thSaviour · May 5th, 2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

OH HELL YEAH!

RIOT for PPUSA X! This is my favorite Riot lineup EVER! Tony Moore is da man!

7thSaviour · May 5th, 2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascension

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 · May 5th, 2008, 10:29 AM

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 · May 5th, 2008, 11:26 AM

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 · May 5th, 2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 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...

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 · May 5th, 2008, 02:26 PM

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

Emerald Sword · May 5th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Thundersteel fucking rocks!

May 4th, 2008, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Q Delusions Of Grandeur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In Circle 2 Circle Land! Posts: 1,055	RIOT Mainman Mark Reale Resurrects Thundersteel Line-Up 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. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor Of Iron Savior For ProgPower USA IX Zak Stevens Is God!

May 5th, 2008, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ascension Rise Above Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Back in the New World Posts: 1,340	Great news...Thundersteel is a classic...IMO the best they have ever released. Tony Moore can wail. __________________ Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone elses opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation ~ Oscar Wilde

May 5th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
KingsGene God of Thunder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 748	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... __________________ http://www.kingsofthenight.com - the Midwest's hottest Kiss tribute! http://www.pandrocks.com - Classic Rock, all night long!

May 5th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
lady_space Lila apa! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,820	Very cool... was just talking to someone on Saturday about what a kick ass song Bloodstreets is and pulled out my Thundersteel cassette. __________________ Cuius testiculos habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum. --unofficial Quisition motto (Terry Pratchett, Small Gods)

May 5th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
manowarfan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 368	Well 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

May 4th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Comic Book Dude Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 29	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!

May 5th, 2008, 05:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
MysticX9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 595	Badass, can't wait to hear this!!!

May 5th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Emerald Sword Purveyor of evil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: On the dark side Posts: 1,606	Thundersteel fucking rocks!