Riot – Thundersteel

RIOT
THUNDERSTEEL
Released 1988 (CBS)
Billboard Chart Position #150

Track List:
01. Thundersteel
02. Fight Or Fall
03. Sign Of The Crimson Storm
04. Flight Of The Warrior
05. On Wings Of Eagles
06. Johnny’s Back
07. Bloodstreets
08. Run For Your Life
09. Burried Alive (Tell Tale Heart)

Band:
Tony Moore – vocals
Mark Reale – guitar
Don Van Stavern – bass and vocals
Bobby Jarzombek – drums

Additional Musicians:
Mark Edwards – drums

Production:
Produced by Rod Hui and Mark Reale.

Review:
Thundersteel is a lost classic from the influential, yet often overlooked Riot. This version of Riot, with guitarist Mark Reale being the only original member left, reminds me of a cross between Judas Priest and Queensryche. Songs like “Thundersteel”, “Flight Of The Warrior” and “Run For Your Life” really rock!

  The vocals and musicianship are very tight on this album. Riot should have gotten more recognition, but never seemed to be able to break into the American market. I give Thundersteel two thumbs up!

Reviewed by Pam for Sleaze Roxx, March 2003.

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