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LILLIAN AXE (Live at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., August 23, 2022)

LILLIAN AXE / RIOT ACT (Live)

August 25, 2022 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

There’s no doubting that the influence of US Rockers, Riot, spread far further than their record sales would suggest. Pre-dating the resurgent New Wave Of British Heavy Metal by a good couple of years, their …READ MORE

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

March 26, 2022 Jerry Alperin Leave a comment

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

Tales from a Metalhead

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

May 11, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl Leave a comment

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

RIOT V – Live In Japan 2018

August 1, 2019 Stevie Shred Leave a comment

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

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

Interview with Riot V

August 12, 2018 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

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

RIOT V (Live)

August 2, 2018 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

It’s been a long, long wait, over four decades in fact, but they finally made it. Riot, who morphed into Riot V, following the death of founder and heart and soul of the band, Mark …READ MORE

This Week On The Maxed Out Metal Hour

March 30, 2016 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

This Thursday’s show is Metal Covers! Some of the best metal artists doing their favorite cover songs! Featuring Hammerfall, RIOT, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Angelo Batio, Golden Resurrection, Halford, Manowar, and more! Here’s a taste: Album: …READ MORE

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