Friday, May 20, 2022

RICK VENTURA TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW BAND 'RIOT ACT'... NEW RELEASE 'CLOSER TO THE FLAME' AND UPCOMING EUROPEAN & U.S. TOUR! ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE

 




THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 
DEBUT ALBUM

 from

 R I O T   A C T

ENTITLED

CLOSER TO THE FLAME

ZOOM TV EXCLUSIVE 

WITH GUITARIST

R I C K

V E N T U R A

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WEEK OF MAY 19TH 2022

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 TO WATCH IN ITS ENTIRETY


RIOT ACT, the band initially formed by former classic era Riot members Rick Ventura and Lou Kouvaris is previewed with their new single "Wanted". The full-length album, due early 2022 is sure to please fans of the early 80's era of Riot.

The album will also come with a 12-track bonus CD of classic Riot tracks recut, these recordings feature the final ever recordings of Lou Kouvaris, who tragically passed away of Covid19 in early 2020.

RIOT ACT features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, Don Chaffin on vocals, Paul Ranieri on bass and Claudio Galinski on drums.

The band offered the following statement:
 "Riot Act’s new album is a culmination of emotions over the past two years. From the excitement of our early rehearsals to the loss of our band mate, struggling through a pandemic and not knowing if we were going to continue, the four of us knew that the band had much to offer. The result of that renewed energy is “Closer To The Flame” and in joining forces with Global Rock Records we are ready for the world to hear this new music we have been working on for so long. The first of which, the new single “Wanted” was the first original track recorded when we decided to go forward. It captures the energy and drive of the band and our roots. A taste of things to come!"


Our very good friends and brothers in in Riot V of course continue the more modern power metal evolution of Riot onward, While as Riot Act we aim to recapture the early Riot sound of the 1977-1983 band.

RIOT ACT performed at the Heavy Metal Hall Of Fame in 2020 while Rick and Lou were inducted as Riot members in 2018.




PURCHASE

The highly anticipated debut album from Riot Act accompanied with a 12-track bonus CD of classic Riot tracks re-recorded.

CLOSER TO THE FLAME

BY

RIOT ACT

At amazon.com

The album also comes with a 12-track bonus CD of classic 1979-1981 Riot tracks recut. These recordings feature the final ever recordings of Lou Kouvaris, who tragically passed away of Covid 19 in early 2020. The deluxe double album set was released April 1 in Europe and April 15 in the US and Canada on Global Rock Records.


The highly anticipated debut album from Riot Act, the band initially formed by former 'classic era' Riot members Rick Ventura and Lou Kouvaris, is titled Closer To The Flame, which is sure to please fans of the late 70s, early 80s era of Riot as well as fans of classic hard rock everywhere.

Riot Act features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, talented lead vocalist Don Chaffin, Paul Ranieri on bass and Claudio Galinski on drums.  Rick Ventura was a member of the classic lineup of Riot from 1979-1984.



FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

RICK VENTURA

And

RIOT ACT

 VISIT

www.riotactband.com

Official website

www.facebook.com/riotactbandofficial

Facebook

https://twitter.com/riotactband

Twitter

www.instagram.com/riotactband

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RIOT ACT

TOUR 2022

August 22, 2022

Riot Act @ The Robin 28:00 pm, Wolverhampton, THE ROBIN 2

Riot Act @ The Robin 2Wolverhampton

August 23, 2022

Riot Act @ Trillian’s8:00 pm, Newcastle, Trillian's Bar

Riot Act @ Trillian’sNewcastle

August 24, 2022

Riot Act @ Nightrain8:00 pm, Bradford, Nightrain

Riot Act @ NightrainBradford

August 25, 2022

Riot Act @ Bannerman’s8:00 pm, Edinburgh, Bannerman's Bar

Riot Act @ Bannerman’sEdinburgh

August 26, 2022

Riot Act @ Hangar 18 Music Venue7:00 pm, Swansea, Hangar 18

Riot Act @ Hangar 18 Music VenueSwansea

August 27, 2022

Riot Act @ The Underworld8:00 pm, Camden, The Underworld

Riot Act @ The UnderworldCamden

September 2, 2022

Riot Act with Heavy PettinMadrid, Spain

September 3, 2022

Riot Act with Heavy PettinPortugal, Spain

September 4, 2022

Riot Act with Heavy PettinBarcelona, Spain

 HUGE U.S TOUR ANNOUNCED SOON CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES!









RICK
VENTURA
of RIOT ACT
APPEARS
WEEK OF MAY 19th 2022
ON INTERVIEWING 
THE LEGENDS
WITH RAY SHASHO
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