Legendary U.S. metal band RIOT has inked a deal with Steamhammer/SPV Records
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August 24, 2011
Legendary U.S. metal bandRIOThas inked a deal withSteamhammer/SPV Recordsfor all territories excluding Japan. The band's new album,"Immortal Soul", will be released on October 28 in Germany, October 31 in the rest of Europe and early November in the U.S. and Canada.
With lineup changes knocking their momentum and the Eighties developing into a thrash-fest, a new-lookRIOTbounced back in 1988 with the widely-acclaimed"Thundersteel". Although the faces might have looked unfamiliar, with only guitaristMark Realenow left from the band's formative years, the aggression and musicianship remained unrivalled and unchallengeable. WithTony Moore's distinctive vocals, the muscle and might of bassistDon Van Stavernand drummerBobby Jarzombekpowering the songs along, andReale's precision playingRIOTwere reborn, and followed"Thundersteel"two years later with the jaw-dropping"The Privilege Of Power", an inspiring and at times truly epic album. However, by this time the music world was turning into a very different place, andRIOTfound themselves struggling against a tide of apathy.Realecontinued to guide the ship through the next two decades, delivering albums of consistent, quality metal, culminating in 2006's"Army Of One"- a true statement of intent, as if one were needed.
But the army of one is an army of five once more asRIOT's classic"Thundersteel"and"Privilege!"lineup has reunited, adding guitaristMike Flyntzwho played in the live band at that time.
RIOThas been confirmed as special guest on the first leg ofHAMMERFALL's European tour this winter. The trek kicks off on October 26 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and ends on November 18 in Cologne, Germany. This will be the first time the legendary"Thundersteel"and"The Privilege Of Power"lineup ofTony Moore(vocals),Mark Reale(guitar),Mike Flyntz(guitar),Don Van Stavern(bass) andBobby Jarzombek(drums) has played in Europe on a full tour, after the band's celebrated one-off show at theSweden Rock Festivalin 2009.
CommentedOlly Hahn, A&R representative atSteamhammer: "Mark,Tony,Don,BobbyandMikeare really fired up once more, and'Immortal Soul'will be a true successor to the legacy of'Thundersteel'and'Privilege!'. Classic metal will never die, and who did it better thanRIOT?"
Source: www.Blabbermouth.Net
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