
50 Years of Thunder: Riot's Donnie Van Stavern Talks Legacy, Longevity, and the Future! In a recent candid interview with Metal Invader, Riot's long-standing bassist, Donnie Van Stavern, reflected on the band’s enduring career as they approach their monumental 50th anniversary next year. Van Stavern, who first joined the ranks in 1984, emphasized that […]

Retrieved from the archive: Here is a fascinating interview with Mark Reale, the guitarist and founder of the heavy metal band Riot, from February 1998. The interview provides insight into what was happening with Riot that year, focusing on their new album Inishmore, its Celtic concept, and the band's eighteen-year-long struggle for 'freedom' from predatory […]

The Legacy Continues: RIOT V Celebrates 50 Years of Heavy Metal Glory! The celebration is far from over! American heavy metal legends RIOT V are proud to announce the continuation of the celebration marking an incredible 50 years since the founding of the legendary band RIOT! What started in 1975 under the vision of […]