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updated: 11.26.11 More East Cost Shows In 2012

A few more shows have been added in 2012 before RIOT hits the sea! Mark will be performing both at Jaxx in Springfield, Virginia and The Montage Music Hall in Rochester, NY. For more details click HERE now! 

a lot more to come soon!

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updated: 11.19.11 RIOT In New York City!

Mark will be performing at BB Kings in New York on January 18th 2012 with the "Thundersteel Reunion" line up in support of the new record ‘Immortal Soul’ along with the classic tunes. Should be a packed night so get your tickets now!

TicketMaster: Starting Price $26.25 Click Here
  

BB Kings: http://www.bbkingblues.com/bio.php?id=1067 

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updated: 11.07.11 US Dates Before The RIOT Cruise

Hey everyone, thanks for all the support your giving Mark for the new record ‘Immortal Soul’ due out here in the States and Canada on Nov. 22nd 2011. Some US dates yes US shows are in the works for Jan. 2012 so stay tuned for up and coming post here. For now check out another ‘Immortal Soul’ review from our good friends in Italy! http://www.metallus.it/recensioni/immortal-soul 

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updated: 10.10.11 European Tour Canceled!




I’m disappointed to announce that RIOT the “Thundersteel Reunion” line up will not be supporting HAMMERFALL's upcoming "European Outbreak 2011" tour due to Tony's emergency oral surgery.
A routine dental checkup discovered a deeply infected root canal requiring removal of the tooth and portion of the infected bone tissue. Also performed was a bone graft with healthy bone from the surrounding area of the mouth to help replace the infected bone tissue that was removed.

Tony was put on a liquid diet and limited to bed rest for several days, but because of the location of the surgery, singing was out of the question for four weeks and recovery will take several months. The band discussed all the options possible but in the end has to cancel the tour with Hammerfall as previously scheduled. Mark and the entire “Reunion” line up would like to apologize to the Fan’s, you’ve been waiting for a very long time to get a chance to see this line up near you and it seamed like now was the time, but unfortunately Tony's heath is more important to assure a strong vocal recovery. Mark would also like to apologize to the label Steamhammer/SPV and thank them for supporting this tough decision to cancel the tour.

Finally Mark and rest of the “REUNION” line up would like to thank HAMMERFALL who have been extremely generous in offering a chance to tour Europe with a great bunch of guys, Mark was looking forward to this tour but be assured that more dates will be announced in the future. However this will not have any effect on plans to perform in Japan in support of  'Immortal Soul' in 2012.

If you purchased any pre-sale tickets for this event, place contact your point of purchase and they will help refund your money.


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updated: 10.04.11 Immortal Soul Review by Virtuosityone

Here's a review by Sancho from Virtuosityone, he gives his somewhat different view of the new record. To read more please click HERE now.

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updated: 10.03.11 Immortal Soul Different Trackings and Format

We've been getting many questions about the different's in formats and tracking listing on the new record Immortal Soul, so here's the OFFICIAL information on it!

Various formats of the new record from the Thundersteel Reunion line up "Immortal Soul" include: 

Jewel case version: 
'Riot' 
'Still Your Man' 
'Crawling' 
'Wings Are For Angels' 
'Fall Before Me' 
'Sins Of The Father' 
'Majestica' 
'Immortal Soul' 
'Insanity' 
'Whiskey Man' 
'Believe' 
'Echoes' 

Limited Digipak including two bonus tracks: 
'Riot' 
'Still Your Man' 
'Crawling' 
'Wings Are For Angels' 
'Fall Before Me' 
'Sins Of The Father' 
'Majestica' 
'Immortal Soul' 
'Insanity' 
'Whiskey Man' 
'Believe' 
'Echoes' 
'Johnny`s Back' (live bonus track *) 
'Metal Soldiers' (live bonus track*) 
* recorded live at Sweden Rock Festival, June 6th, 2009, Sölvesborg, Sweden 

Double Gatefold LP, colored blue vinyl: 

Side A: 
'Riot' 
'Still Your Man' 
'Crawling' 
'Wings Are For Angels' 
'Fall Before Me' 
'Sins Of The Father' 

Side B: 
'Majestica' 
'Immortal Soul' 
'Insanity' 
'Whiskey Man' 
'Believe' 
'Echoes' 


A lot going on, check back soon!

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updated: 9.23.11 Immortal Soul Review by Metal Express Radio

Here's the first of many reviews of the new album "Immortal Soul" by Metal Express Radio. Gustavsson gives his view of the new record and rating as well, to read more please click HERE now.

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updated: 9.17.11 JOIN THE RIOT CRUISE NOW!

Are you ready for a cruise? RIOT the “Thundersteel Reunion” line up has been confirmed for next year's edition of the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise setting sail from Miami, Florida and cruising to the Cayman Islands on January 23, 2012 and returning four days later on January 27, 2012. Enjoy 40 metal acts along with RIOT and a few more to be announced soon. For more OFFICIAL information please visit  70000 Tons Of Metal web site now!

 RIOT the “Thundersteel Reunion” line up cruise



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updated: 9.05.11 Album Cover Reveled - Release Date for the US Set!

RIOT - Immortal Soul  "Thundersteel Reunion Line Up"

Here's what the new RIOT "Thundersteel Reunion Line Up" album cover looks like. The US & Canada release date has been announced, it will be on November 22nd, 2011 and is on Steamhammer/SPV records. Only in Japan is the new album on Marquee/Avalon and as reported here will be released on Oct. 21st 2011. Scandinavia will be the first to receive Immortal Soul on Oct. 26th then October 28 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The rest of Europe gets it on Oct. 31th 2011

The album will contain the following tracks:

01. Riot
02. Still Your Man
03. Crawling
04. Wings Are For Angels
05. Fall Before Me
06. Sins Of The Father
07. Majestica
08. Immortal Soul
09. Insanity
10. Whiskey Man
11. Believe
12. Echoes
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13 - Johnny's Back (live) Bonus Track 
14 - Metal Soldiers (live) Bonus Track


Also here's the information about the new album and tour dates in Spanish translation for our Hispanic friends around the world!
RIOT invitados especiales de HAMMERFALL


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updated: 8.23.11 More Europe Tour Dates Announced and Release Dates

Two more dates have just been added to the Europe Tour with HAMMERFALL! Click Here for details.

"Immortal Soul" is set to be released on October 28th in Germany, October 31st in the rest of Europe and is scheduled for a US early November released.

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updated: 8.12.11 Solos done, "finalizing" Begging and Europe Tour Announced

Mark is working on finalizing (mix down) the new record "Immortal Soul" and is sounding great! Also with the "Reunion" line up in place they have signed with Steamhammer/SPV in all the territories except in Japan where Avalon Marquee will be the label for the new album. "Immortal Soul" is set to be released in October  (Japan) with the second release October 28 in Germany and October 31st the rest of Europe. Mark's ready to get back to Europe with this line up after performing a few spot dates in 2009. This will also give the fans what they have been asking and waiting for, a REAL tour as it has just been announced that RIOT the Thundersteel "Reunion" line up will be a guest support act for the first leg of HAMMERFALL's upcoming "European Outbreak 2011" tour.  Click Here for Dates

Check back soon for more details on this as they happen!

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8-15-11 | P.S. Regarding Impersonator Statement on Mark Reale "Reunion" FB page: 

Here we go again! 

If the record is due out on October 19th in Japan (as stated on RIOT's "OFFICIAL" FB page) (link), that means the record has to be mixed down and delivered to the label by end of August or first of September to be ready by October release!  Unless its not going to be released in October but this second source (click Here) has confirmed that the record WILL be out in
October!

Also a second confirmation about the mix down comes from Bruno's post with Flyntz holding his axe stating on the RIOT
"OFFICIAL" FB  page dated July 22nd, 2011 quote 'Wrapping up the solos before mixing the new album!' (link) and today is August 15th 2011!

So I guess the head line here should have read "
Solos done, "finalizing" Begging and Europe Tour Announced" but I guess where clueless here! We don't impersonate anyone here, we don't have to! We never have in over 5 years, why would we start now?? We just report true information for you the fan, so that you can stay informed on what Mark is up to with his projects.


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updated: 4.18.11 Recording Continues 

As reported, Mark continues moving forward in the recording of the new record putting it together piece by piece but the record is moving a bit slower then expected. Its been reported that "Wings are for Angels" that was perform live in 2009 will be released next month for a Japan Earthquake & Tsunami relief CD on Marquee/Avalon.

Check back soon for more details on this as they happen!

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updated: 3.11.11  8.9 earthquake in Japan & Tsunami

Our prayers go out to ALL REALE fans and others in Japan, as reported on all major news stations there was an 8.9 earthquake and a devastating tsunami that has crippled some of Japan. Here at MarkReale.com we're asking all fans to keep them in your prayers and help out in anyway you can.



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American Red Cross

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updated: 3.08.11  Reale Nostalgia
 

Here's some very cool Reale nostalgia I thought would be nice to post for all to see.

RIOT - FLORIDA - 1977 -  


Lou A Kouvaris stated
"Here a little Nostalgia for all those who were involved with Riot...I found tis little news clipping in an old folder in OK condition so here it is...This was our first Major Outdoor Concert in Florida where there was the early morning settling of fans for our 2nd day of playing that afternoon. There was about 300,000 fan Sat. the day before when we played at night. this was teh Helicopter view early Sunday morning. I remember all of the band looking out from behind the Speakers and saying Holy %*$#@ There was just a sea of people and we were a little nervous to say the least. But after we struck the first chord in the song Angel it was pure Bliss!!!!"

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updated:
1.31.11  Still Recording
 

Hope everyone had a safe and enjoying holiday season. Got off the phone with Mark the other day, asked him how things are going with the new record and he replied. ''Things are moving forward and the band sounds great, we have four songs just about done. I just have to finish a few leads and maybe a few backing vocal tracks but for the most part there done and sound great! Now we just have to get together again and record the rest of the tunes here in New York. We've  been getting a lot of interest for the new record and plan on touring when it comes out. Due to all the snow here on the east cost things have been set back some but the album will come out this year, hopefully by the summer time" I suggested to Mark they release the four tracks as an EP seeing its been sometime that RIOT has released one. This would make a big buzz in the music scene for the band and might be able to do a few festivals in support of it. Then return to the states and work on a full length 10 song album for 2012. It was just a suggestion!

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updated: 11.29.10  Return to the studio 

After allowing time for his leg to heal, Mark flew down to San Antonio these past few weeks and went to work with the "Reunion" line up in writing more tunes. Mark has returned to New York and will get into the studio with Flyntz ASAP with more vocals tracks to follow as well. The new Thundersteel "Reunion" album should hit stores in the spring of 2011 with tour dates to be posted as well.

Keep checking back, more info to come soon!

Also I
thought this would be cool to post for all to see, I had a pic of Mark and pasted it with his old house in Brooklyn. Thanks to Gina Speranza





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updated:
10.05.10  New Features 

I just added a search to the YouTube link area, thought it would help all when looking for cool video's. Also when posting video clips here, please try to use key words and maybe the singers name in the TITLE area of the video to help with the search.

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updated: 09.28.10  Tracks with Vocals

Mark has had to put things on hold, he fell down a few weeks back and twisted his leg bad enough where he had to go to the doctor. Nothing is broken but he has had to stay in bed for most of the day's. Mark replied: It sucks this happen with me because as reported we are moving forward with Tony Moore on vocals, he came up and burned the four tracks we had ready for him and there's a lot more great tones to choose from! I can't wait to get going again as soon as possible. Tony sounds great! But it looks like the album at this time will most likely see the light of day in 2011. He did mention that they did record the shows in Japan, Sweden and Spain on video, so maybe look for a some kind of DVD in the future. The "REUNION" line up continues to move forward.


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updated: 06.20.10  Studio Album & Tirelli News

Mark continues to move forward in getting the new tunes finished, basic rhythm tracks are done. Guitar tracks are being worked on and soon the vocal tracks will start. The "REUNION" line up will make an official statement and will disclose who's back on vocals for this studio album shortly and with full details of what's in the future for them and the new album.

Mike Tirelli will be putting together a Gastric Cancer Society benefit on July 18th 2010 in memory of Ronnie James Dio. Tirelli will be performing many hits from Dio with his cover band and other well known artist will be performing at this benefit too. The event will be held
at Mulcahy's and is located at 1702 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY 11720. (631) 696-1111

Also Mike is finishing up on a new Messiahs Kiss album that has drawn interest from producer Andy Sneap an English record producer, recording engineer, mixer, guitarist, and songwriter. He is best known for producing and mixing many acclaimed heavy metal albums. Sneap received a Swedish Grammy for his work on Opeth's Deliverance album, as well as US Grammy nominations for his work on Killswitch Engage's The End of Heartache and Megadeth's Endgame. Look for a Messiahs Kiss album and show dates in 2011


Check back soon for more details as they happen!


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updated: 02.21.10  RIOT Live Video

Hey gang I wanted to post this live video I got out of the vault from our trip to Germany back in 2006 that features Mark Reale, Mike Tirelli, Frank Gilchriest, Mike Flyntz and Pete Perez. Hope all enjoy this great tune that's a RIOT classic for sure! Click here to view this video!

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pdated: 01.22.10  Record Update

Got off the phone with Mark the other day to see what's going on with the new record, he tells me that things are moving forward and the rest of the reunion members are looking for a new singer now that Tony has quit the band. It was not easy for Mark to part ways so sudden with Moore but there are many issues that many don't understand and couldn't be worked out. So the band is moving on in search of a new singer, who that may be is still undecided but Mark dose plan to move forward in getting the new tunes out to the fans in 2010.

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pdated: 12.04.09  Thundersteel Reunion Over?

Just announced in Brave Words "HOT FLASH" section of their web site, singer Tony Moore has quit the RIOT Thundersteel Reunion for good and is moving forward with his side project Faith And Fire album. To read more about this major announcement from Tony Moore please click here now.

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pdated: 11.20.09  The Tyrant Session

Digging through the archives vault, I came across something I think is worth posting for your enjoyment
and learning experience. In 1993 Mark was working on the album Nightbreaker in New York and recorded two demo songs with Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin on vocals, check out this brief metal line up and listen to the two songs recorded then. Click Here


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pdated: 11.01.09  Japan Shows

Many thanks to all the fans who came out in support of the three shows in Japan, a few bugs in the guitar changing and tuning but other then that everything went good. Now Mark’s focus is to continue moving forward in the recording of the Thundersteel Reunion record and at this point will most likely hit the market in early 2010.

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pdated: 9.15.09  Reale Store Now Open 

Now you can purchase many rare CD`S plus get your copy of the 2006 release Army of One (on Marks own label LongHouse Music - collectors item) straight from this web site. Also more merchandise is on order and will be posted when it arrives including what many of you have been asking for months now to buy.


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updated: 9.10.09  XBOX 360 Brutal Legend Soundtrack Revealed 

Finally fans can enjoy playing xbox 360 with RIOT tunes on it. Announced on August 8th 2009 from Xbox 360 web site, three classic songs from RIOT will be heard while playing the game "Brutal Legend part 3" on your xbox 360. The three tunes are Swords and Tequila, Road Racin and Narita. Mark had talked about this in the MetalRules.com interview back in July, well it has now seen the light of day.

 

Xbox 360 link

Check out this YouTube post that features the games sound track with many great artists including RIOT, the tracks start at 3:35, 3:48 and 4:02 Click Here now.

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pdated: 9.03.09  Buy (Reissue) Thundersteel & The Privilege Of Power 

More good news just announced, AMAZON.COM is set to begin selling the Thundersteel & The Privilege Of Power reissue albums on October 20th 2009 through Epic Japan/Zoom. You can pre-order both if you like and they will be offering mail orders as well.

Amazon- Thundersteel
Amazon- Privilege of Power


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pdated: 8.19.09  Reissue Thundersteel & The Privilege Of Power 

Some good news just announced by Sony Music International Japan. They are set to reissue Thundersteel & The Privilege Of Power albums that are both digital re-master to its highest quality. Each will be on sale on October 7th 2009 through HMV online Japan.

HMV- Thundersteel
HMV- Privilege of Power


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updated: 8.06.09  Recording Info Update

Mark continues to move forward in the arrangement of the new songs and is set to start recording them in the weeks and months to come, he's goal as reported in a few interviews is to have the new album mostly done by October shows in Japan with a tentatively scheduled release for the end the year.

Keep checking back for more photos, videos and info on how the record is coming along as it happens.


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updated: 7.12.09  MetalRules Interview with Mark Reale

Check out this interview from MetalRules.com that was posted on July 7 2009. Marko Syrjala and Jarno Huovila sit down for their very first interview with Mark, they also got some great photos from the gig in Sweden. Click Here

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pdated: 7.11.09  Recording New Album

Many thanks to all the fans who came out in support of the Thundersteel "Reunion" shows, both Sweden Rock and Metalway festivals where a blast, special thanks go out to the staffs that made things run very smoothly at both shows.

Now Marks focus is to get the rest of the songs arranged and start recording them in the weeks and months to come, the goal as reported in a few interviews is to have the new album mostly done by October shows in Japan with a tentatively scheduled release for the end the year.

Keep checking back for more photos, videos and info on how the record is coming along as it happens.


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pdated: 6.22.09  MetalWay Festival Live Video

Just posted in the "YouTube" area is Mark and the rest of the RIOT "Reunion" performing On Your Knees at this years MetalWay Festival, once again providing you first
glimpse of the band Live in SPAIN. To view this video click Here. Special thanks to algeroth.

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pdated: 6.21.09  Live Sweden Rock Interview with Mark Reale

Our thanks go out to the good people at metalexpressradio for making this interview possible for all to hear, check out what Mark had to say about getting the "Reunion" back together again after 20 years. To hear this LIVE interview right after their show in Sweden click HERE. Its u
nder "Interviews and More"

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Updated:
6.20.09  Sweden Photos and Johnny's Back LIVE

Thanks to Forzsteel great sound recording of the RIOT
"REUNION" performing Johnny's Back live, it has just been posted in the "MP3" area of the "Media" link. To hear this song now click HERE or you can also click onto the R T van machine icon on the top right hand side. Also check out some very nice photos of the show at Sweden Rock 2009 click HERE. And finally a new video of the Sweden Rock show has also been posted in the "YouTube" area for your viewing enjoyment, it features On Your Knees & Metal Soldiers. You can view this video now by clicking HERE.

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Updated: 6.13.09  More Thundersteel Reunion Video's and a Review

More Thundersteel Reunion footage of the San Antonio show including recordings of FIGHT or FALL and OUTLAW are now posted in the "YouTube" area of this web site providing you FIRST glimpse of the band, click Here to view them both. Also a new review of this show in San Antonio has now been posted in the new "
REVIEWS" area of this site, you can read more about the review by clicking Here.

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Updated: 6.10.09  Live Phone Interview with Tony Moore

Just posted here first in the MP3 room under "Interviews and More" a very creditable source reviled a Live interview with Tony Moore on Maximumthreshold Internet Radio Show talking about the "REUNION". It was posted last week (6.04.09) on
Maximumthreshold web site as reported from Domonicrini. This interview took place on June 1st 2009. The only thing edited from this interview was the first 9 minutes. It was just a few songs leading up to the interview it self, click Here now to listen.

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Updated: 6.08.09  San Antonio Set List And Video Reviled

Here is the set list from San Antonio's show provided by Adolph a long time fan that was even able to get it signed by all the "REUNION" line up members. Also check out the first of many video's also provided by you the fans, this video is from the first show in San Antonio Texas. Click here

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Updated: 6.05.09  A Statement from 6th Member

Dear, Viewers

This web site is about Mark Reale and will continue to inform you the view TRUE and up to date information about what’s going on with all of Mark's projects. There has been a statement posted on the RIOT "REUNION" web site stating a few incorrect words about this web site and RIOT`s past OFFICIAL web site (RIOTSWEB.COM as advertised on past albums) that has brought you all the truthful information leading up to now with the "REUNION" but until this "REUNION" has ended RIOTSWEB.COM will be under construction and is not apart in anyway of the RIOT "REUNION".

All this means to you the viewer is that you can still get the latest information, tour dates, video clips, fans comments and personnel information about RIOT members and Mark Reale him self here at MarkReale.com its just not "affiliated" "DIRECTLY" with the RIOT "REUNION"! Just because the "REUNION" web site states that "OTHER" web sites are not "affiliated" "DIRECTLY" with RIOT "REUNION" members does not mean that you can’t find out TRUE up to date information on Mark Reale and other "RIOT" members.

A perfect example is the information reported here first at MarkReale.com about Mike Tirelli from "RIOT" and his fight with STOMACH CANCER, this has been VERY creditable information that we broke to you the viewer here first. We also announced here at MarkReale.com on May 30th 2009 the JAPAN shows that are set for October 2009 in Tokyo, more creditable news we posted here first.

How about announcing the SWEDEN ROCK FEST at RIOTSWEB.COM another creditable news information that was posted first at RIOTSWEB.COM back in November of 2008 before the "REUNION" built their myspace page. You see I have never mislead you the viewer in anyway and you the viewer know this to be true! This statement from the RIOT "REUNION" web site is very misleading and is upsetting you the viewers including myself.

Many of you know this to be a VERY creditable web site that has always brought you the TRUTH for over 7 yrs, why would I start telling YOU the viewer false information now? I would not do such a thing, that’s just not who I am so it is clear that others are trying to discredit this web site and RIOTSWEB.COM

In the end its up to you the viewer to decides what YOU would like to know, see, read and hear about so I encourage you to continue checking back here on a regular basis because you WILL get the latest and TRUTHFUL information on Mark Reale and other "RIOT" members including rare photos, videos and much more as you have always been getting from me for many years now.

SHINE ON,
6th Member

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Updated: 6.01.09  Club Citta announced another show date

Club Citta announced another show date for the
"Thundersteel Reunion" Japan Tour Oct. 23rd 2009 @ Shangri-La in Osaka Japan, to see a full promotional page from Club Citta Click here

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Updated: 5.30.09  Japan Dates Announced on Radio

Reports from Masa Itoh's radio show just announced "Thundersteel Reunion" Japan Tour dates. Two shows are confirmed for Oct. 24th & Oct. 25th 2009 @ Club Citta in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Japan. Contact Club Citta for all ticket information, more to come soon.

Ticket Service for this event just added. Lawson (Convenience Store) Ticket Service

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Updated:
5.21.09  New Tunes Added

Just added to the Reale Tunes Player are 6 more songs including "RACING WITH THE DEVIL ON A SPANISH HIGHWAY" and many other very cool tunes, if you have time stop on by the "Media" room under "Mp3" and have a listen. You can also click onto the R T van machine icon on the top right hand side, its a pop up player.

Enjoy!

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Updated: 5.18.09  Frank Gilchriest Drum Sole

So what's been happening with Frank G wile the "REUNION" is going on? Until the reunion has taken its
course the rest of the members are doing other projects including Frank's Drum Clinic with John Macaluso. At the beginning of March they held their fist drum showcase and was a huge success with many turning out for this event. You can check out a video clip of Frank as he assaults the drums one more time, to view this video click here now. 

Maybe some of you don't know but Frank has also been working on his master degree in music and is now actually composing. "My pieces are being played and recorded by a full orchestra on the stage at Queens College, " Frank replies.  "At the moment I'm orchestrating a Finnish folk tune for an orchestral interpretation and writing my own original compositions for mixed ensembles and getting ready to record some of them at the college's recording studio. I'm having a blast" states Frank.

Frank and the rest of the Virgin Steel team will be performing On May 30th out on Long Island at FRANK CARIOLA'S SUNDANCE located at: 621 Route 25A Rocky Point, Long Island. For more information, visit their site at: http://www. sundancerocks. com

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Updated: 5.15.09  Liar & the original Thundersteel demo

Just added to the 1985 NARITA project bio is LIAR & the original Thundersteel song. Thundersteel features on vocals San Antonio's favored
Steve Cooper, his high pitch metal voice dominates this song along with the thunder of Dave McClain's pounding feet on the bass drums. This gave a new taste of metal in the mid 80`s that was a success with many fans. Liar is more of a melodic song with keyboards and blazing riffs that where more friendly to radio but never the less a strong song that could have seen its way to a RIOT album. To listen to all three demo tracks from this project, click here now.

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Updated: 5.04.09  Thundersteel Reunion News

So far, so good, people. We've just concluded our first writing session as a band in almost 20 years and we're happy to say that it was a very productive get-together. After exchanging musical ideas long distance for the past few months, Mark and Mike recently joined Don and Bobby down in San Antonio, Texas where many RIOT songs have been written over the course of the last quarter century, including much of 'The Privilege of Power.' Getting together in the same room was a lot like getting back on the bike - it felt very natural and the chemistry between us was back in an instant.

"The material that Bobby and I have been writing sounds like the follow-up to 'Thundersteel' and TPOP; it's like we never missed a beat!", states Don. "The new stuff is in the same vein except even more intense! I describe it as "'Thundersteel' on crack!."

Initially, we were hoping to come up with 6 or 7 tunes and ended up with over a dozen really strong song ideas we'll be developing beyond the demo stage. The next step is for Tony and Mark to work on melodies and lyrics. Says Tony: "Don, Bobby, Mark and Mike have sent me some incredibly rich and challenging instrumentals, and while I'm practicing day and night to rebuild 'the Voice of Steel', I'm also looking deep inside to find stories that will do justice to this inspiring new music. I'll tell you this much - right now it sounds like what you would expect if the five of us had kept progressing together the whole time. It's intense music and promises to be a tour de force that runs the whole gamut of what Metal can do. I've set expectations pretty high, but this band has never settled for less. I can't wait to share the new songs with our true fans who've waited as long as we have for this to happen."

Mark had this to say: "I'm definitely having fun putting myself back into the type of mindset we were in as a band when we created 'Thundersteel' and 'The Privilege of Power.' The five of us working together - Don's crazy riffs, Bobby's insane drumming, Tony's soaring vocals, and having the luxury of Mike's second guitar this time around - makes for a unique collaboration."

We are all excited about going into the studio to record this album, which will get under way over the summer. We've had the video camera running throughout this writing session and will get some footage up soon. Until then we thought it would be cool to start off our YouTube channel OfficialRiotNYCTV with a rare live clip of the song 'Fight Or Fall.' This footage was recorded in Tokyo, Japan on the 'Thundersteel' tour in 1989. It was our first time there and is a great memory for all of us.

View Riot 1989 Japan Fight Or Fall video now

Last but not least and back to the present - we finally have a confirmed date and venue for our pre-Sweden Rock warm-up show! RIOT will be kicking out the jams at the Scout Bar, Ste 101, 19314 US Highway 281 in San Antonio on Tuesday, June 2. Check the Scout Bar website for club info. We couldn't be more thrilled to be able to get out in front of our fans in what has long been our second home: San Antonio, Rock City! So mark your calendars, spread the word, and c'mon down and help give us a proper send off! We'll see you there!

Stay tuned for much more.

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Updated: 5.02.09  Tirelli News

UPDATE - Mike Tirelli

After talking with Mike over the phone, he sounds really good and is in great spirits. He is a bit week and gets tired easy while he is adjusting to his new life style but his stomach is behaving normal. The doctors are pleased with the results so far. He will be starting nine more weeks of chemo this Thursday and should be done sometime around July/August. He will have to go back for check ups for another year or so but overall, he is very upbeat and optimistic about it all.

"Through it all Mike has shown what a true fighter he is reports Frank Gilchriest, he gets knocked down but he gets back up and keeps fighting" So for the next few months indeed keep the kind words coming in the "SHOUT BOX" as he is reading them from all of you and he sends his thanks.

Our prayers here at the RIOT camp go out to our brother in Christ.

Stay tuned for much more.

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Updated: 3.14.09  Mike Tirelli`s Operation

I am very happy to inform all of you that Mike Tirelli`s operation for stomach cancer was a success! After undergoing three months of chemotherapy treatment Mike under went a major sugary of the stomach a few days ago. The doctors where very pleased with the chemotherapy and had caught the disease in time before damage was done to the stomach area thus having not to repair as much as first thought.

Mike is now recovering nicely and is in very high spirits, he’s expected to be leaving the hospital in about a week. He would like to thank all of your support and prayers in his recovery and can’t wait to get back on the stage again soon.

Remember if you would like to help Mike`s rising medical cost, you can still send your donations to the address below.

Donations can be mailed to:

Mike Tirelli
C/O Franklin Wayne Music
1 Cedarfield Terrace St. James, NY 11780

Please make all checks payable to Michael Tirelli.


Here’s a few words from Frank Gilchriest.

Hey Friends

Great News!

Mike's operation was a complete success! He is resting in the hospital and recovering. Thanks again for everyone's support. Have a kick ass weekend!


FG


Our prayers here go out to our brother in Christ, please continue checking back for more information on Mikes recovery soon also don't forget to check out some photos of the benefit last month by clicking here now.

SHINE ON!


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Updated: 2.26.09  Frank Gilchriest drum shop

Great news fans, Frank will be performing and showing others his drum techniques when him, John Macaluso and many
others team up for one hell of a drum clinic set for March 1st 2009.

For more information on this, please visit The Music Lab or contact Sundance @ 631-228-4711 
for tickets.



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Updated: 2.02.09  Dimeo, Gilchriest, Flyntz 

As reported here in regards to Mike Tirelli`s benefit, a few more guest will be appearing at this Sundays (Feb. 8th) event located at Mulcahy's in Centereach, NY. Doors open at 3:00PM. Tickets are going fast so call ahead to confirm.  (631) 696-1111 USA

appearing this Sunday:

Mike Dimeo
Frank Gilchriest
Mike Flyntz
and on more special guest. hmmm???


Be sure to continue visiting the official web site here for news on all my projects as it happens. Thanks for all the support that has been pouring in with emails and comments in the shout box, keep them  coming....Shine On!

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Updated: 1.29.09  Speranza & Tirelli

AN UP DATE ON MIKE TIRELLI

Many of you have been sending in emails with your concerns and well wishes for Mike Tirelli`s speedy
recovery in his fight with Stomach Cancer. This is much different from what we lost Guy Speranza from as reported on other web sites.

Guy was diagnosed in April of 2003 with Pancreatic Cancer that has a less then 3% survival rate, we lost  Guy Speranza on October 8th 2003 from this type of disease.

However Mike Tirelli was diagnosed in the fall of 2008 with a form of Stomach Cancer that has just the  opposite survival rate of 83% with proper treatment. This is to clarify any misunderstanding with what has been reported on other web sites.

Remember you can always get true up to date information here on what’s going on with Tirelli and other RIOT members along with all of Mark Reale's projects including the Thundersteel reunion.

When I got off the phone with him a few days ago he is really doing well and was in the car heading upstate with the family. He sounds great and yes fans is even going to sing a few tunes with the boys at the benefit set up by many longtime musician friends.

Once again Mike thanks all of you for all the support, prayers and concerns. He assured me that all of the cancer is gone from his body and that he has a positive outlook from all of this.

SHINE ON
MIKE TIRELLI


Updated: 1.15.09  Mike Tirelli Benefit

Mike Tirelli has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years both as a singer and songwriter. His talent and perseverance brought him world wide recognition performing with such bands as Burning Starr, Riot, Messiah's Kiss, Holy Mother, Lastlix, Zillion, just to name a few.

In the fall of 2008 he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (Stomach Cancer) and has been under going treatment for this illness. I just got off the phone with him today and he is doing great and sounds very well, all the treatments have been a huge success in eradicating this disease. In March of this year he will under go one last treatment that includes a surgery of the stomach. 

With these types of treatments in place Tirelli has accrued substantial medical bills fighting this battle. We would appreciate the support of friends in helping out one of our own with this worthy cause.


Sunday, February 8th, 2009, We will be holding a benefit at Mulcahy's in Centereach, NY. Doors open at 3:00PM-until??. 

Here are just a few Bands performing at Sundays benefit:

Nine Days (Sony Recording Artists) www.ninedaysmusic.com 

Big Shot (Billy Joel Tribute) www.bigshottributeband.com 

2U (U2 Tribute) www.notu2.com 

Kid Gloves (Kick Ass Party Band) www.myspace.com/kidglovesreunionshow 

Snakebite (Whitesnake Tribute) www.myspace.com/whitesnaketributeband 

Half Circle Drive (Original Alternative) www.myspace.com/halfcircledrive 

Sacred Heart (Dio Tribute) www.myspace.com/johnnywildchildnydmlidmenforcer 

Vision (High Energy Top 40 dance band) www.franklinwaynemusic.com 

and other guests to be announced.

Tickets are $20 and are available through Mulcahy's of Centereach, or by contacting one of the above mentioned bands. Mulcahy's is located at 1702 Middle Country Road, Centereach, NY 11720. (631) 696-1111

Google Map: click here

Please email mtbenefit09@gmail.com with any questions or for more info.

Donations can be mailed to:

Mike Tirelli
C/O Franklin Wayne Music
1 Cedarfield Terrace
St. James, NY 11780

Please make all checks payable to Michael Tirelli.


Our prayers here go out to our brother in Christ and support him in his fight 110%

   Shine on!
  
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