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Riot V

Singer and guitarist of band Riot V performing live side by side. Bass player is wearing a military style cap.
Live Reviews

RIOT V / CRYSTAL VIPER / SPIRIT WAR / REVENGE (Live)

May 11, 2025 Séverine Peraldino 0

Legendary band Riot V was playing their only date in France following the release of their album Mean Streets, and they decided to play in Grenoble! This was cause for celebration and an event not …READ MORE

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Album Reviews

CLEANBREAK – We Are The Fire

October 15, 2024 Bryce Van Patten 0

Back in 2022, vocalist James Durbin (American Idol fame) teamed up with  guitar player Mike Flyntz (Riot V) to form the heavy metal duo CLEANBREAK, releasing their first album Coming Home. 2 years later and …READ MORE

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Album Reviews

RIOT V – Mean Streets

June 4, 2024 Bryce Van Patten 0

Bryce Van Patten’s review: Riot V has certainly set a new course musically with the release of their powerful new album Mean Streets, blending hard hitting 80s heavy metal with modern Power Metal. Mean Streets …READ MORE

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Daily Album Premieres

DAILY ALBUM PREMIERE Week 20, 2024

May 11, 2024 Stig G. Nordahl 0

Featuring new albums from Sebastian Bach, Riot V, Anette Olzon & Demon! …READ MORE

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Video Interviews

RICK VENTURA (RIOT ACT): “It Was The Only Performace Of Lou And I Playing Together”

March 26, 2022 Jerry Alperin 0

Metal Express Radio’s Jerry Alperin had a great conversation with guitarist Rick Ventura of Riot Act. Rick talked about the early days of Riot, Riot V and how the band Riot Act came to be. …READ MORE

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Video Interviews

TODD MICHAEL HALL (RIOT V, THE VOICE): “I Wasn’t Worried About Winning, I Just Thought It Would Be Fun To Get On”

May 5, 2021 George Dionne 0

Sonic Hero Riot V vocalist Todd Michael Hall gained National attention as a contestant on Season 18 of The Voice. His version of Foreigner’s “Jukebox Hero” has over 4 million views on YouTube. Although Todd …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 6: “Johnny’s Back”

May 11, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

I didn’t discover Riot until I came across their 6th album, Thundersteel, when it was released in 1988. In addition to some great music and their many lineup changes, Riot is probably best known for their stupid seal mascot that is the main focus on their older album covers …READ MORE

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Album Reviews

RIOT V – Live In Japan 2018

August 1, 2019 Stevie Shred 0

Live In Japan 2018 is the latest live album release from American Power Metal Band Riot V. Originally christened Riot, the newly reformed band (minus the now-deceased founding member Mark Reale) has adopted the moniker …READ MORE

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Daily Album Premieres

DAILY ALBUM PREMIERE Week 31, 2019

July 28, 2019 Scott Jeslis 0

Featuring new albums from Sacrilege, Licence, Overt Enemy & Riot V! …READ MORE

RIOT V (Live at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., July 30, 2018)
Audio Interviews

Interview with Riot V

August 12, 2018 Mick Burgess 0

It took them over 40 years to come but Riot, now called Riot V, finally made it over to tour the UK. Metal Express Radio’s Mick Burgess caught up with bassist Don Van Stavern and …READ MORE

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