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1. Riot sprang from the basement of Mark Reale's home in Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 1976. In 1977 they had recorded and released their first album "Rock City" for New York's Firesign Records. Able to to obtain various licensing deals throughout the world, "Rock City" quickly found an audience. Capitol Records quickly signed Riot, who soon entered the studio to record their second album "Narita" which would be released in 1979. It was in 1981, however, that Riot released what is considered by most fans to be the band's most definitive album "Fire Down Under".
Early History
Riot began when Kon-Tiki members Mark Reale (guitar) and Peter Bitelli (drums) recruited Phil Fiet (bass) and Guy Speranza (vocals) and recorded a four-track demo which they hoped would be included in a proposed compilation of new rock bands. While waiting for the project to get off the ground they added Steve Costello on keyboards.
Reale took the various demos to New York based producer Steve Loeb, who also owned Greene Street Recording Studio and the independent label Fire-Sign Records. Loeb turned down the compilation proposal but signed Riot. The band added second guitarist Louie Kouvais, replaced Fiet with Jimmy Iommi and recorded its debut album, Rock City. After a promising start and support slots with AC/DC and Molly Hatchet, the band were unable to maintain momentum, and were on the verge of breaking up for good by 1979.
In that year however, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal took off, and the band came to the attention of Neal Kay who spread the word about them in Britain. British fans bought imported copies of Rock City which was recorded and produced by Steve Loeb and released on Loeb's Fire Sign Records. Encouraged, Loeb recorded the band's new album Narita. In the course of recording, Kouvaris was replaced by band roadie Rick Ventura.
Subsequent to a successful support of Sammy Hagar on his US Texas tour Capitol Records offered Riot a worldwide deal for Narita, mostly to support Hagar. Capitol and Hagar needed a harder, younger edge to associate with him, so Riot was chosen if they agreed to support Hagar on his UK tour. Hagar and Riot had a successful tour, but Riot was dropped by Capitol as soon as they were finished promoting Hagar.
Riot's management, Billy Arnell, Ezra Cook and producer Steve Loeb spent their last dollars remaining from the Capitol advance retaining important indie FM radio promotions to promote the Riot album. They put it on as many radio stations around the country as possible, thus raising the radio profile enough to where Capitol picked up their option for another record. And thus began Riot's biggest selling album titled Fire Down Under.
When the record was completed some months later, Capitol turned the record down calling it "commercially unacceptable" which put the band in contractual limbo. Capitol also refused to let the band out of the contract and insisted if the band wanted off Capitol, they would have to sue. A campaign was organized and financed by producer Steve Loeb and managers Ezra Cook and Billy Arnell with fans around the world, but especially in the UK where the fans picketed the offices of EMI Records. Finally Elektra Records worked things out with Capitol's Rupert Perry and signed Riot and immediately released Fire Down Under which then soared into the Billboard Top 100 chart.
Breakup and Resurrection
Singer Guy Speranza had difficulty melding his religious convictions with his role in the band and was replaced by Rhett Forrester (b. 22 September 1956 – d. 22 January 1994) for the next album, Restless Breed (1983). Though a striking frontman, any hope of a major breakthrough was sunk by a combination of Forrester's erratic behaviour on the road and a changing of the guard at Elektra. The next album, Born in America, (1984) was self- financed by Steve Loeb and was released on Quality Records, an independent Canadian label. Support melted away, leading to the band's disintegration.
After stints with his own band (Narita) and abortive reformations of Riot, Reale mended fences with producer Steve Loeb in New York. He kept Don Van Stavern from Narita on bass, recruited Bobby Jarzombek (1988 - 1999) on drums and Greene Street Studio Manager Dave Harrington brought in Tony Moore for vocals. A resurrected Riot was born. Loeb cut a four track demo at his Greene Street Studio in Soho NY and along with real estate maven turned rock manager Vince Perazzo brought the band to CBS Associated, who offered the band a worldwide deal. Resultant albums Thundersteel (1988) and Privilege of Power (1990) renewed fan interest around the world, particularly in Japan, where they maintained their strongest subsequent following.
The revived band was from then on dogged by continual personnel and record company changes. But, by virtue of Loeb's willingness to self finance every record that followed until his departure from the production chair in 1995, Riot was able to continue making records. All told, Loeb produced or co-produced 13 Riot albums in his 19 year association with Mark Reale and the different configurations of Riot. Reale continued to steer the band into the turn of the century, releasing albums roughly every couple of years.
Rhett Forrester was shot dead during a robbery in Atlanta Georgia in 1994, and original vocalist Guy Speranza died of pancreatic cancer in 2003.
On January 25, 2012, founding band member Mark Reale died of complications resulting from Crohn's disease at the age of 56. Immediately following his death, the band, featuring the "Thundersteel" lineup, performed several previously-booked east coast shows and the "70,000 Tons of Metal" cruise ship gig without him. A new Riot compilation was released following the shows, and at the request of Mark's father, the name "Riot" was put to rest. However, some former members of the "Thundersteel"-era lineup began work putting together a new band performing music in the same vein as Riot. The band was officially re-launched as "Riot V", the name alluding to the addition of Todd Michael Hall as the fifth official singer, replacing Moore. Van Stavern revealed that Moore had chosen not to continue with the band to spend more time with his family.
In 2014, Nick Lee, a former student at the guitar classes run by Flyntz, joined as the new co-lead guitarist for the band, replacing deceased Reale, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band in place of Jarzombek, who had quit the band to focus on his activities with Fates Warning. Their new album Unleash The Fire was released in Japan, under the name Riot, in August 2014. This is the band's first release since the death of Reale.
Todd Michael Hall said about the "V" letter: "The official name for the band is Riot V, but we do have this confusion with the Japanese release versus the European release. I was told that the Japanese record label considered the release to be a continuation of the previous contract with "Riot", so they did not want to use the V"
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Warrior
Riot Lyrics
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Within the brief hours, of your life here on earth.
Pain thrashed into his life, the great prince stood firm,
Behind his high and mighty shield, awaiting his turn.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
His love and his life, they put him through the test.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Shield all your fears, release all your fury.
Shine, shine on, Warrior.
Shine, shine on, through the wind and the rain.
Shine, shine on, Warrior.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
His love and his life, they put him to the test.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Shield all you fears, release all your fury.
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.
The lyrics of Riot's song "Warrior" convey a message about perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. The song talks about the darkness that everyone will eventually face, and how one must stand firm in the brief time they have on this earth. The song specifically talks about a great prince who has faced pain but is still standing strong behind his high and mighty shield, waiting for his turn. The shield is described as being at his side, and a cloak is draped across his breast, emphasizing the image of a warrior ready to face any challenge.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part, emphasizing the need to shine on and release all of one's fury and fears in the face of darkness and pain. The repeated use of the phrase "shine on" serves as a reminder to keep fighting and never give up. The lyrics are poetic and metaphorical, but the message is clear: be a warrior and persevere through any obstacle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Warrior" are an inspiring call to action for anyone facing a difficult time in their life. It encourages a never-give-up attitude and emphasizes the need to fight on despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Into the darkness that all men must face,
Facing the unknown and the inevitable end that awaits every individual.
Within the brief hours, of your life here on earth.
During the short time we spend on this planet.
Pain thrashed into his life, the great prince stood firm,
Despite going through turmoil and suffering, this illustrious figure remained strong and resolute.
Behind his high and mighty shield, awaiting his turn.
Wearing a strong armor, ready to confront whatever is coming next in life.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
Possessing the necessary tools and strength to protect himself and his loved ones.
His love and his life, they put him through the test.
The people and things he cherished the most challenged his will and determination.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Illuminate the world with your radiant and powerful presence.
Shield all your fears, release all your fury.
Face your fears with courage and let out all the pent-up frustration and negativity.
Shine, shine on, through the darkness and the pain.
Be a beacon of hope and resilience even amidst the toughest of times.
Shine, shine on, Warrior.
Persist and succeed as a fighter and defender.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
Still carrying his protective gear and holding his ground.
His love and his life, they put him to the test.
Challenges to his most cherished aspects of existence still persist.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Remain radiant and magnificent despite the obstacles.
Shield all you fears, release all your fury.
Overcome the doubts and unleash the full arsenal of determination.
Shine, shine on, through the darkness and the pain.
Outlast the hardships and continue to soar.
Shine, shine on, Warrior.
Persist as a fighter and be triumphant.
Shine, shine on, through the wind and the rain.
Endure even the harshest of conditions and keep shining.
Shine, shine on, Warrior.
Persist as a defender, never giving up.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER CHARLES LLOYD, RAY WYLIE HUBBARD, ROBERT LYNN LIVINGSTON
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@andersonlima4699
Riff mais lindo do heavy metal!
Refrão mais lindo do heavy metal!
Solo mais lindo do heavy metal!
Letra mais linda do heavy metal!
Essa música é completa demais, absurdamente perfeita. Guy Speranza cantava demais, Riot só teve vocalista foda. Uma das bandas mais subestimadas da história do heavy metal!
@Markosinvictus
Into the darkness that all men must face,
Within the brief hours, of your life here on earth.
Pain thrashed into his life, the great prince stood firm,
Behind his high and mighty shield, awaiting his turn.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
His love and his life, they put him through the test.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Shield all your fears, release all your fury.
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.
Shield at his side, cloak across his breast,
His love and his life, they put him to the test.
Shine on, shine on, in all of your glory.
Shield all you fears, release all your fury.
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.
@user-xl1rq4np3l
ライオットにしか出せない切なく力強いメロディー！マークリアリのギターは感情豊かで本当に素晴らしい❕
@Guolf1005
Man, this song gets my blood pumping and boiling. That chorus is so awesome!
@MANATAN13
初来日のときに、この曲のイントロを聴いた瞬間涙が流れたのを思い出した。本当に素晴らしい曲。
@jamesdeansghost5531
This particular sound for hard rock/heavy metal was essentially unheard of in the mid 70's. If you take into consideration what were probably the 5 super bands of HR/HM at that time then it really makes sense. Sabbath and their dark gloomy sound... Zeppelin was dabbling in middle eastern mysticism by that time... Aerosmith was all about boogie blues... Queen had their bombastic operatic style and Deep Purple would go on 10 minute guitar and keyboard tangents. All of this was powerful stuff but not really a blueprint for what was coming in the following years. By the mid-seventies bands like Judas Priest, Scorpions and UFO were beginning to alter the sound of metal with the occasional brilliant song but lacking a cohesive album... and then this album happened. It's the general opinion that Van Halen and their debut changed everything and ushered in a new sound. That's probably so except for the fact that "Rock City" was released 3 months before Van Halen1 with initial recording beginning a full year before the actual release. That's 1976!! This album is at least 5 years ahead of its time. Clean, tight, fast and straight to the point with no bullshitting around with long solos, medieval lyrics or pyrotechnics.This is like The Ramones debut set to metal guitars . Classic and timeless sound that most likely inspired a generation of MTV rock bands that went on to sell millions while these guys went ignored. A groundbreaking album and pivotal point in HR/HM that laid the foundation for everything that followed after it. The list of metal bands that were influenced by this album alone is immeasurable and can never be understated or overlooked. Just trying to give credit where credit is long overdue.
@Cabaletta24
Luciano Gutierrez As a nephew of the vocalist (Guy Speranza) and the bassist (Jimmy Ioime, which is too often mispelled like in the description) I can't appreciate your comment enough, especially in regards to how timeless the song is. Much like alot of other great talent in history, Riot's early crew was hamstrung, abused, rode hard and put away wet by their label. These guys were legends and I listen to this album (particularly the Warrior track) to this day. Luckily, the greed of that label at least kept the music alive and available to this day. It still blows my mind that this is from 1976 and I can only imagine how many people have jammed to this, without the artists being truly recognized, while we're forced to endure manufactured pop stars being made multi millionaires for singing auto-tuned songs they don't even write.
@jamesdeansghost5531
+118317359297664446718 I was lucky enough to have seen the original band in early '78 in a small dive in Victoria, Tx. I was too young to realize and to fully appreciate what I was witnessing. It had been years since that time that I had abandoned heavy metal for alternative and indie so a lot of metal music I had to reacquaint myself with through Youtube. Now I know what a fool I had been for letting my rock and roll fires die. My first order of business was to immerse myself in early Riot once again. In doing so I suddenly realized what a groundbreaking and heartbreaking band this was. I could write pages on what their first three albums mean to me. There is nothing lacking in this original line up. Vocal prowess, scorching guitars and a thunder & lightning rhythm section. The ultimate rock and roll tale of what should have been...
@jamesdeansghost5531
rehlinho Duly noted about UFO and Scorps. Although Lights Out came out the same year it still had some rather pop-ish moments but the song " Lights Out" is heavy metal glory and Schenker was a guitar god at that time. The Scorps I believe were still a year away from absolute perfection and heavy metal glory with "Tokyo Tapes". Those two bands though were contenders for future heavy metal kings. Obviously it didn't happen for UFO or Riot but certainly Riot laid some important groundwork for what was to come.
@Afrobomination
Luciano Gutierrez I have to disagree with your comment of Thin Lizzy. Thin Lizzy was really ahead of their time too...though I wouldn't really
call Boys Are Back in Town their moment of brilliance. It's a good
song, don't get me wrong. It just seems like a more "normal" song that
the radio can get their hands on. You wouldn't hear Rocker on the radio.
@jamesdeansghost5531
Afrobomination I respect what you're saying but I think I should clarify something. I meant in regards to what was being played on rock radio in the mid 70's at least this was something different sounding and perhaps a little ahead of its time. It certainly isn't their greatest song but it shed a little light on what rock might sound like in the 80's. The same could be said about the first Boston album. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea now but back then it tried for something different and changed what you could sound like. You didn't have to put out rock singles that were 9 minutes long and you didn't have to solo for 5 minutes either. I believe some of the songs I mentioned were the beginning of that change in rock radio that would occur in the 80's. And last but not least, Bon Scott era AC/DC was such a huge part of that change in sound. I hope you agree...
@kaz.mguitarchannel8242
素晴らしい名曲です。未だに新鮮に聴くことができる。