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Japanese version also boasts great popularity, Heavy Metal band Riot releases a new album after 6 years. Once again, the powerful metal full of lyricism and aggression that was completed in the masterpiece 『Thundersteel』 (1988) explodes!
Riot, an American heavy metal band also very popular in Japan, was formed as far back as 1975. Their debut album 『Rock City』 (1977) features the song 『Warrior』, which is arguably an eternal classic known to all heavy metal fans. After releasing 『Narita』 (1979), 『Fire Down Under』 (1981), 『Restless Breed』 (1982), and 『Born in America』 (1983), they disbanded temporarily in 1984. In 1986, they reformed with a completely new lineup excluding Mark Reale (G). Their 1988 comeback album 『Thundersteel』, which increased aggression, is highly acclaimed as a masterpiece. The participation of Don Van Staven (B) from the cult speed metal band S.A. Slayer added speed and aggression to Riot’s lyricism, creating a chemical reaction.
They continued their activities smoothly, but in 2012, they faced a great tragedy. The band’s founder and leader, Mark Reale, suddenly passed away due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. Remaining members Mike Flynn (G) and Don Van Staven decided to carry on the band’s legacy. In 2014, they released 『Unleash the Fire』 and performed at Loud Park 14, impressing Japanese fans with the immortal spirit of Mark.
Now, Riot releases their highly anticipated new album, 『Mean Streets』. It is their 17th album overall, after a 6-year gap from 『Armor of Light』. As with 『Thundersteel』, this album bursts with lyricism and aggression in power metal. Overflowing energy and poignant melodies that metal fans will love. This is a masterpiece that makes Riot and heavy metal itself unmistakable. A must-have for heavy metal fans.
The mixing was done by Bruno Ravel, bassist of Danger Danger. The Japanese edition includes a Blu-ray/DVD with live footage from 『Metal Weekend』 in 2018, as well as a bonus disc with unreleased recordings such as live performances from the Mark Reale era and a solo vocal version of 『Killer』 (from 『The Privilege of Power』 (1990)).
- A latest work full of lyricism of melodic power metal and the power typical of America!
- The well-balanced, hard-sounding mix was handled by Bruno Ravel of Danger Danger.
- The Japanese edition features a bonus Blu-ray/DVD with performances from the 2018 『Metal Weekend』 in Japan, and a bonus disc with rare unreleased recordings, highly coveted by fans!
【Members】
Todd Michael Hall (Vocals)
Don Van Staven (Bass)
Mike Flynn (Guitar)
Nick Lee (Guitar)
Frank Gilchrist (Drums)
【Scheduled CD tracks】
01. Hail to the Warriors
02. Feel the Fire
03. Love Beyond the Grave
04. High Noon
05. Before This Time
06. Higher
07. Mean Streets
08. Open Road
09. Mortal Eyes
10. Lost Dreams
11. Lean Into It
12. No More
【Scheduled Japanese Blu-ray tracks】
[Live at Metal Weekend 2018 in Japan]
01. Victory
02. Flight of the Warrior
03. On Your Needs
04. Ride Hard Live Free
05. Johnny’s Back
06. Outlaw
07. Road Racing
08. Coat in the Witches’ Eye
09. Angel Eyes
10. Tokyo Rose
11. Rock City
12. Angels’ Thunder, Devil’s Rain
13. Blood Streets
14. Take Me Back
15. Heart of a Lion
16. Soz and Tequila
17. Land of the Rising Sun
18. Warrior (with Minoru Niihara & Masayoshi Yamashita / LOUDNESS)
19. Thundersteel
【Scheduled bonus CD tracks for Japanese edition】
01. Killer (Joe Lynn Turner vocal version)
02. Outlaw (Live)
03. Sign of the Crimson Storm (Let Follister vocal 1986 version)
04. Tokyo Rose / Rock City Medley (Live)
Media reviews and others
Riot, a heavy metal band with great popularity in Japan, releases a new album after 6 years. Once again, the powerful metal full of lyricism and aggression that was completed in the masterpiece 『Thundersteel』 (1988) explodes! (C)RS
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| Product # | B0CP5J4QBF |
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| Weight | 190 g |
| Product package size | 14 x 12 x 2 cm |
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