Their first album with new material Unleash the Fire was released in Japan in August 2014 (still under the name Riot) and in Europe and the US in late October 2014 (as Riot V - Unleash the Fire).
On April 27th 2018 the new album Armor of Light was released worldwide.
Unleash the Fire (2014)
Armor of Light (2018)
Mean Streets (2024)
Metal Warrior
Riot V Lyrics
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Leaving this city and memories behind
Will I return and back on these streets again
Will I crash and burn?
Back alley ways they're calling my name
Unleashing the rebel, this man I became
I lived and I lied and on these roads again
Raise your fists up to our brother man
Johnny lead us to your promised land
Ride on with strength and will
Raise up your blackened shield
Fly high on your wings of steel
Shine on metal warrior
Crowned me your king, I am the chosen one
Leading my way I am second to none
You call out my name, but in the end I've learned
That it's all the same
The love I felt for these bloodstreets I roam
This concrete jungle I once called my home
I lived my life fast and now I running from
My checkered past
Raise your fists up to our brother man
Johnny lead us to your promised land
Ride on with strength and will
Raise up your blackened shield
Fly high on your wings of steel
Shine on metal warrior
Riding fast as lightning, racing with the wind
Rolling with a fury, a fire burns within
The angry beast is howling, raging down below
Dancing with the devil, heavy metal thunder
Raise your fists up to our brother man
Johnny lead us to your promised land
Ride on with strength and will
Raise up your blackened shield
Fly high on your wings of steel
Shine on metal warrior
Shine on metal warrior
Metal warrior
The song "Metal Warrior" by Riot V is a powerful tribute to the rough and tumble life of a rebellious music lover, who lives life on the edge, and is always searching for excitement and adventure. The first verse introduces the listener to the persona of the singer who is leaving his city and memories behind, wondering if he will ever return. He is a "Metal Warrior" who prefers to Ride on with strength and will, Raise up his blackened shield, and Fly high on his wings of steel.
The second verse talks about his self-realization of the man he became, living on these roads again, with the love he felt for the bloodstreets he roamed. He was the king, the chosen one, and calls out his name, but he learned that it's all the same. The bridge and chorus are an encouraging cry to keep fighting for the right to Rock and a rallying call for all metal fans to unite, Raise their fists up to their brother man, to Johnny who leads us to the promised land. The lyrics continue to describe the singer as he races with the wind and dances with the devil, howling and raging down below.
In conclusion, the song is a powerful tribute to the Metal scene, with its themes of rebellion, excitement, and adventure, urging the listener to join in and ride the storm that is Heavy Metal. It takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery, self-realization, and self-acceptance. The Metal Warrior symbolizes the ultimate freedom and self-transformation that Metal brings to its fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding the thunder, black leather that shines
Riding a motorcycle quickly and loudly, donning shiny black leather attire.
Leaving this city and memories behind
Departing from a city, leaving all the memories associated with it.
Will I return and back on these streets again
Am I going to come back and roam on these roads once more.
Will I crash and burn?
Is my return going to be unsuccessful and catastrophic?
Back alley ways they're calling my name
Narrow streets are compelling me to come back.
Unleashing the rebel, this man I became
Letting out the inner rebel, I have transformed into this person.
I lived and I lied and on these roads again
I have done my fair share of living and lying, and now I'm back to these streets.
My street will ride
These roads belong to me.
Raise your fists up to our brother man
Extend your fists in respect and camaraderie to our fellow man.
Johnny lead us to your promised land
Johnny, guide us towards our ultimate goal and destiny.
Ride on with strength and will
Continue moving forward with determination and fortitude.
Raise up your blackened shield
Hold up your darkened shield for protection.
Fly high on your wings of steel
Soar freely with the power of metal music as your wings.
Shine on metal warrior
Glow brightly, metal warrior.
Crowned me your king, I am the chosen one
I have been crowned your king and selected to lead.
Leading my way I am second to none
I am unmatched, leading the way for everyone else to follow.
You call out my name, but in the end I've learned
Despite being called out by name, I have realized something crucial.
That it's all the same
Regardless of the circumstances, it's all uniformly monotonous.
The love I felt for these bloodstreets I roam
The affection I once had for these streets where I wandered.
This concrete jungle I once called my home
This area filled with concrete structures that used to be my home.
I lived my life fast and now I running from
I have spent my life in fast-paced living and am now running away from it.
My checkered past
My past that is made up of achievements alongside blunders or mistakes.
Riding fast as lightning, racing with the wind
Riding at a breakneck pace as if lightning and racing together with the wind.
Rolling with a fury, a fire burns within
Rolling with rage and passion, burning with intensity from within.
The angry beast is howling, raging down below
The uncontrollable monster is releasing a vociferous howl, crazily surging beneath the surface.
Dancing with the devil, heavy metal thunder
Engaging with danger while matching steps with the devil, the sound of heavy metal music echoes around.
Shine on metal warrior
Glow brightly, metal warrior.
Shine on metal warrior
Glow brightly, metal warrior.
Metal warrior
A warrior who embodies and fights for metal music and metal culture.
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.