R.I.P. MARK REALE

R4S · January 26th, 2012, 02:13 AM

Unfortunately the sad news, spreading the web pretty fast during the last hours, are true, here is the official confirmation from the band, which was quickly posted to keep the fans updated, whilst on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise with only limited web access.

"To friends and fans of Mark Reale and Riot,
We are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time."

R.I.P. Mark, you surely will be missed!

R4S · January 26th, 2012, 02:43 AM

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...sitemID=168791

Hard Lovin' Man · January 26th, 2012, 04:51 AM

I'm so sad right now. It's the first thing I've read this morning, and this news to me (and obviously to all the fans of this AMAZING guitarist) is terribly bad. Shine on Mark, see you soon.

MetalAges · January 26th, 2012, 06:25 AM

What horrible news to wake up to. Terribly saddened to hear this.

Mr. Reale had a big part in creating one of my favorite albums of all time (Thundersteel). I hope he's creating some more amazing music for the big man upstairs, and in peace and without pain.

For the band, keep strong fellas, and I'm sure you'll do what feels best in his honor.

Wyvern · January 26th, 2012, 05:15 PM

Just can't believe it. Not only saddens the passing of a good person, it saddens me more that happened after the release of a fantastic album.

Aptly title Immortal Soul, will be the swan song for Mark always to be remembered.

R.I.P.

ccd333 · January 26th, 2012, 11:18 PM

Very sad indeed......but what wonderful sonic memories those who didn't know him personally will always have. I always take that as solace and think of how an artist lives on in their work.

Hawk · January 28th, 2012, 06:13 AM

R.I.P. Mark Reale. I have been enjoying his music since 1977. And I hoped that with 'Immortal Soul' his perseverance would finally pay off. I am sad to see that this did not happen.

R4S · January 28th, 2012, 07:03 AM

Mark Reale/Riot Sunday Tribute 1/29 on KNAC.COM with djwill

http://knac.com/

Warrior, Rock City, Road Racin, Narita, Swords, Fire, Hard Lovin Man, Loanshark and a new song form the latest release "Immortal Soul" That's 35 Minutes of solid uninterrupted rock n roll if you ask me...

10am on Sunday will be sad yet enjoyable to re-introduce these songs to the young ones listening.
--

djwill
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Mighty Tior · January 30th, 2012, 05:56 PM

I couldn't post until today...[very sad]...I will treasure the memories i have about Mark forever,not only the music but the times we spoke via telephone and the one time we met backstage at the Newport music hall in Columbus,Ohio on the Restless Breed tour.He made me comfortable in a setting of rockers and me being a shy young kid.When Riot was getting ready to leave on the bus I asked Mark where they were heading next and he shyly said Toledo...i said good luck and he thanked me for being a fan and supporting the Mighty Riot and coming to the show.God bless you!

Qrusher14242 · February 3rd, 2012, 05:55 PM

I still can't believe it. I wish i could of seen him with Riot on tour, but alas, i became a fan too late(around 5 years ago). I'm always amazed going from Restless Breed to Nightrbreaker, how totally different he sounds. But they are both awesome.
I was hoping he was going to pull through, but it was not to be. RIP Mark, Gone but not forgotten.

Athens Irons · October 16th, 2012, 06:21 PM

RIP to a Heavy Metal Hero

January 26th, 2012, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
R4S Artist & Band Management Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 29	R.I.P. MARK REALE Unfortunately the sad news, spreading the web pretty fast during the last hours, are true, here is the official confirmation from the band, which was quickly posted to keep the fans updated, whilst on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise with only limited web access. "To friends and fans of Mark Reale and Riot, We are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time." R.I.P. Mark, you surely will be missed!

January 26th, 2012, 04:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hard Lovin' Man Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17	I'm so sad right now. It's the first thing I've read this morning, and this news to me (and obviously to all the fans of this AMAZING guitarist) is terribly bad. Shine on Mark, see you soon. __________________ Shine, shine on, through the darkness and the pain Shine, shine on, Warrior Shine, shine on, through the wind and the rain Shine, shine on, Warrior

January 26th, 2012, 06:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
MetalAges Ultimate Metal admin Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 289,961	What horrible news to wake up to. Terribly saddened to hear this. Mr. Reale had a big part in creating one of my favorite albums of all time (Thundersteel). I hope he's creating some more amazing music for the big man upstairs, and in peace and without pain. For the band, keep strong fellas, and I'm sure you'll do what feels best in his honor. __________________ Deron ultimatemetal.com

January 26th, 2012, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wyvern Master of Disaster Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Curridabat, Costa Rica Posts: 13,283	Just can't believe it. Not only saddens the passing of a good person, it saddens me more that happened after the release of a fantastic album. Aptly title Immortal Soul, will be the swan song for Mark always to be remembered. R.I.P. __________________ May God protect us from those who would speak in His name.

January 26th, 2012, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
R4S Artist & Band Management Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 29	http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...sitemID=168791

January 26th, 2012, 11:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
ccd333 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24	Very sad indeed......but what wonderful sonic memories those who didn't know him personally will always have. I always take that as solace and think of how an artist lives on in their work.

January 28th, 2012, 06:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hawk Henri Serton Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Eindhoven; Rockcity! Posts: 6,518	R.I.P. Mark Reale. I have been enjoying his music since 1977. And I hoped that with 'Immortal Soul' his perseverance would finally pay off. I am sad to see that this did not happen.

January 28th, 2012, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
R4S Artist & Band Management Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 29	Mark Reale/Riot Sunday Tribute 1/29 on KNAC.COM with djwill http://knac.com/ Warrior, Rock City, Road Racin, Narita, Swords, Fire, Hard Lovin Man, Loanshark and a new song form the latest release "Immortal Soul" That's 35 Minutes of solid uninterrupted rock n roll if you ask me... 10am on Sunday will be sad yet enjoyable to re-introduce these songs to the young ones listening. -- djwill ---------------------------------------------

January 30th, 2012, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mighty Tior Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: central new jersey Posts: 12	I couldn't post until today...[very sad]...I will treasure the memories i have about Mark forever,not only the music but the times we spoke via telephone and the one time we met backstage at the Newport music hall in Columbus,Ohio on the Restless Breed tour.He made me comfortable in a setting of rockers and me being a shy young kid.When Riot was getting ready to leave on the bus I asked Mark where they were heading next and he shyly said Toledo...i said good luck and he thanked me for being a fan and supporting the Mighty Riot and coming to the show.God bless you!

February 3rd, 2012, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Qrusher14242 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 266	I still can't believe it. I wish i could of seen him with Riot on tour, but alas, i became a fan too late(around 5 years ago). I'm always amazed going from Restless Breed to Nightrbreaker, how totally different he sounds. But they are both awesome. I was hoping he was going to pull through, but it was not to be. RIP Mark, Gone but not forgotten.

October 16th, 2012, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Athens Irons Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 5	RIP to a Heavy Metal Hero