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The band Riot, the precursor to Riot V, was established in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale.
Answer: True
The band Riot, the precursor to Riot V, was established in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale.
The foundational lineup that recorded Riot's initial demo comprised guitarist Mark Reale, drummer Peter Bitelli, bassist Phil Feit, and vocalist Guy Speranza.
Answer: True
The foundational lineup that recorded Riot's initial demo comprised guitarist Mark Reale, drummer Peter Bitelli, bassist Phil Feit, and vocalist Guy Speranza.
Riot's debut album, *Rock City*, was released under the Capitol Records label.
Answer: False
Riot's debut album, *Rock City*, was released on their own Fire Sign Records label, not Capitol Records.
Following the release of *Rock City*, Riot experienced challenges in sustaining momentum, nearing dissolution by 1979.
Answer: True
Following the release of *Rock City*, Riot experienced challenges in sustaining momentum, nearing dissolution by 1979.
Riot achieved recognition in Britain through the advocacy of influential DJ Neal Kay, who promoted the band's music.
Answer: True
Riot achieved recognition in Britain through the advocacy of influential DJ Neal Kay, who promoted the band's music during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal era.
During the recording sessions for *Narita*, Rick Ventura assumed the guitar duties, replacing Louie Kouvaris.
Answer: True
During the recording sessions for *Narita*, Rick Ventura assumed the guitar duties, replacing Louie Kouvaris.
Capitol Records extended a record deal for *Narita*, largely motivated by the desire to align with and support Sammy Hagar's UK tour.
Answer: True
Capitol Records extended a record deal for *Narita*, largely motivated by the desire to align with and support Sammy Hagar's UK tour.
Who founded the band Riot in New York City in 1975?
Answer: Mark Reale
The band Riot was founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale.
Which individual was NOT part of the initial lineup that recorded Riot's first demo?
Answer: Steve Costello
The initial lineup for Riot's first demo included Mark Reale, Peter Bitelli, Phil Feit, and Guy Speranza. Steve Costello was added later.
Who were the producers of Riot's debut album, *Rock City*?
Answer: Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb
Riot's debut album, *Rock City*, was produced by Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb.
How did Riot achieve significant recognition in Britain during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era?
Answer: Via influential DJ Neal Kay spreading the word.
Riot gained significant recognition in Britain during the NWOBHM era through the efforts of influential DJ Neal Kay.
What specific lineup alteration occurred during the recording sessions for Riot's album *Narita*?
Answer: Louie Kouvaris was replaced by Rick Ventura on guitar.
During the recording of *Narita*, Rick Ventura replaced Louie Kouvaris on guitar.
What was the primary strategic reason for Capitol Records signing Riot for the album *Narita*?
Answer: To support Sammy Hagar's US Texas tour and add a harder edge.
Capitol Records signed Riot for *Narita* primarily to support Sammy Hagar's US Texas tour and provide a harder edge.
Riot's debut studio album was titled *Narita*.
Answer: False
Riot's debut studio album was titled *Rock City*, not *Narita*.
Riot's debut studio album was titled *Narita*.
Answer: False
Riot's debut studio album was titled *Rock City*, not *Narita*.
Who founded the band Riot in New York City in 1975?
Answer: Mark Reale
The band Riot was founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale.
Which individual was NOT part of the initial lineup that recorded Riot's first demo?
Answer: Steve Costello
The initial lineup for Riot's first demo included Mark Reale, Peter Bitelli, Phil Feit, and Guy Speranza. Steve Costello was added later.
Who were the producers of Riot's debut album, *Rock City*?
Answer: Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb
Riot's debut album, *Rock City*, was produced by Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb.
How did Riot achieve significant recognition in Britain during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) era?
Answer: Via influential DJ Neal Kay spreading the word.
Riot gained significant recognition in Britain during the NWOBHM era through the efforts of influential DJ Neal Kay.
What specific lineup alteration occurred during the recording sessions for Riot's album *Narita*?
Answer: Louie Kouvaris was replaced by Rick Ventura on guitar.
During the recording of *Narita*, Rick Ventura replaced Louie Kouvaris on guitar.
What was the primary strategic reason for Capitol Records signing Riot for the album *Narita*?
Answer: To support Sammy Hagar's US Texas tour and add a harder edge.
Capitol Records signed Riot for *Narita* primarily to support Sammy Hagar's US Texas tour and provide a harder edge.
Riot's initial musical style was characterized as straightforward heavy metal, later evolving to incorporate elements of power metal.
Answer: True
Riot's initial musical style was characterized as straightforward heavy metal, later evolving to incorporate elements of power metal, particularly after the *Thundersteel* album.
Upon completion of *Fire Down Under*, Capitol Records did not immediately deem it 'commercially acceptable'.
Answer: True
Upon completion of *Fire Down Under*, Capitol Records did not immediately deem it 'commercially acceptable', leading to contractual issues.
A fan campaign, supported financially by producers and involving picketing EMI Records offices, was instrumental in Elektra Records releasing *Fire Down Under*.
Answer: True
A fan campaign, supported financially by producers and involving picketing EMI Records offices, was instrumental in Elektra Records releasing *Fire Down Under* after Capitol Records' rejection.
Rhett Forrester succeeded Guy Speranza as the vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*.
Answer: True
Rhett Forrester succeeded Guy Speranza as the vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*, released in 1982.
Riot did not achieve a major breakthrough, hindered by factors including Forrester's erratic behavior and the overshadowing success of Quiet Riot's 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.
Answer: True
Riot did not achieve a major breakthrough, hindered by factors including Forrester's erratic behavior on tour and the overshadowing success of Quiet Riot's 'Cum on Feel the Noize'.
The success of Quiet Riot's hit cover did not lead to Riot being signed by the same label.
Answer: True
The success of Quiet Riot's hit cover caused confusion among fans and did not lead to Riot being signed by the same label.
The album *Born in America* was self-financed by Steve Loeb and released on the independent Canadian label Quality Records.
Answer: True
The album *Born in America*, released in 1983, was self-financed by Steve Loeb and released on the independent Canadian label Quality Records.
What was Riot's initial musical style prior to its stylistic evolution?
Answer: Straightforward Heavy Metal
Riot's initial musical style was characterized as straightforward heavy metal, before evolving to incorporate elements of power metal.
What strategic approach prompted Capitol Records to exercise their option for another record following their initial rejection of *Fire Down Under*?
Answer: Increased radio play for the album due to indie promotions.
Increased radio play for *Fire Down Under*, achieved through indie promotions, led Capitol Records to pick up their option for another record.
What specific action, financed by producers, did fans undertake to facilitate the release of *Fire Down Under* after Capitol Records' rejection?
Answer: They picketed EMI Records offices.
Fans, financed by producers, picketed EMI Records offices to help secure the release of *Fire Down Under* after Capitol Records' rejection.
Who assumed the role of vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*, succeeding Guy Speranza?
Answer: Rhett Forrester
Rhett Forrester succeeded Guy Speranza as the band's vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*.
What impact did the commercial success of Quiet Riot's cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize" have on the band Riot?
Answer: It caused confusion among fans and a decline in support for Riot.
The success of Quiet Riot's hit cover caused confusion among fans and contributed to a decline in support for Riot.
What was Riot's initial musical style prior to its stylistic evolution?
Answer: Straightforward Heavy Metal
Riot's initial musical style was characterized as straightforward heavy metal, before evolving to incorporate elements of power metal.
What strategic approach prompted Capitol Records to exercise their option for another record following their initial rejection of *Fire Down Under*?
Answer: Increased radio play for the album due to indie promotions.
Increased radio play for *Fire Down Under*, achieved through indie promotions, led Capitol Records to pick up their option for another record.
What specific action, financed by producers, did fans undertake to facilitate the release of *Fire Down Under* after Capitol Records' rejection?
Answer: They picketed EMI Records offices.
Fans, financed by producers, picketed EMI Records offices to help secure the release of *Fire Down Under* after Capitol Records' rejection.
Who assumed the role of vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*, succeeding Guy Speranza?
Answer: Rhett Forrester
Rhett Forrester succeeded Guy Speranza as the band's vocalist for the album *Restless Breed*.
What impact did the commercial success of Quiet Riot's cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize" have on the band Riot?
Answer: It caused confusion among fans and a decline in support for Riot.
The success of Quiet Riot's hit cover caused confusion among fans and contributed to a decline in support for Riot.
The 1988 album *Thundersteel* featured Bobby Jarzombek on drums, who completed the drum tracks.
Answer: True
The 1988 album *Thundersteel* featured Bobby Jarzombek on drums, who completed the drum tracks for the album.
The album *The Privilege of Power* was more experimental than *Thundersteel* and incorporated contributions from Tower of Power and the Brecker Brothers.
Answer: True
The album *The Privilege of Power*, released in 1990, was more experimental than *Thundersteel* and incorporated contributions from Tower of Power and the Brecker Brothers.
Mike Flyntz joined Riot for their 1989 tour of Japan, not the United States.
Answer: True
Mike Flyntz joined Riot for their 1989 tour of Japan, not the United States.
Riot's 1993 album *Nightbreaker* featured a cover of Procol Harum's 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', alongside other covers.
Answer: True
Riot's 1993 album *Nightbreaker* featured a cover of Procol Harum's 'A Whiter Shade of Pale', alongside covers of Deep Purple's 'Burn' and a remake of 'Outlaw'.
Who was responsible for completing the drum tracks on the 1988 album *Thundersteel*?
Answer: Bobby Jarzombek
Bobby Jarzombek completed the drum tracks for the 1988 album *Thundersteel*.
Which album augmented Riot's heavy metal sound with brass instrumentation, featuring contributions from the Brecker Brothers?
Answer: The Privilege of Power
The album *The Privilege of Power* augmented Riot's heavy metal sound with horns and featured contributions from the Brecker Brothers.
Following the 1989 *Thundersteel* tour, in which country did Riot cultivate its most robust subsequent following?
Answer: Japan
After the 1989 *Thundersteel* tour, Riot maintained its strongest subsequent following in Japan.
Who assumed the bass guitar position following the *Privilege of Power* tour, succeeding Don Van Stavern?
Answer: Pete Perez
Pete Perez replaced Don Van Stavern on bass after the *Privilege of Power* tour.
Who was responsible for completing the drum tracks on the 1988 album *Thundersteel*?
Answer: Bobby Jarzombek
Bobby Jarzombek completed the drum tracks for the 1988 album *Thundersteel*.
Which album augmented Riot's heavy metal sound with brass instrumentation, featuring contributions from the Brecker Brothers?
Answer: The Privilege of Power
The album *The Privilege of Power* augmented Riot's heavy metal sound with horns and featured contributions from the Brecker Brothers.
Following the 1989 *Thundersteel* tour, in which country did Riot cultivate its most robust subsequent following?
Answer: Japan
After the 1989 *Thundersteel* tour, Riot maintained its strongest subsequent following in Japan.
Who assumed the bass guitar position following the *Privilege of Power* tour, succeeding Don Van Stavern?
Answer: Pete Perez
Pete Perez replaced Don Van Stavern on bass after the *Privilege of Power* tour.
Riot achieved a period of lineup stability for the first time in its history during the latter half of the 1990s, leading to consistent album output.
Answer: True
Riot achieved a period of lineup stability for the first time in its history during the latter half of the 1990s, which resulted in a steady output of high-quality albums.
Bobby Jarzombek departed Riot for the second time in late 1999 to join Rob Halford's venture, Halford, not the band Rainbow.
Answer: True
Bobby Jarzombek departed Riot for the second time in late 1999 to join Rob Halford's new venture, Halford, not the band Rainbow.
Following the initial disintegration of Riot, where did Mark Reale establish his new residence?
Answer: San Antonio, Texas
After the initial disintegration of Riot, Mark Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Which album, released in the latter half of the 1990s, exemplified Riot's stable output and high-quality production?
Answer: Inishmore
The album *Inishmore*, released in 1998, contributed to Riot's stable output and high-quality production in the latter half of the 1990s.
What was the reason for Bobby Jarzombek's second departure from Riot in late 1999?
Answer: To join Rob Halford's new venture, Halford.
Bobby Jarzombek left Riot for the second time in late 1999 to join Rob Halford's new venture, Halford.
Who served as the vocalist for Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*?
Answer: Mike DiMeo
Mike DiMeo was the vocalist on Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*.
Following the initial disintegration of Riot, where did Mark Reale establish his new residence?
Answer: True
Following the initial disintegration of Riot, Mark Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Who served as the vocalist for Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*?
Answer: True
Mike DiMeo served as the vocalist for Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*.
Mike DiMeo announced his departure from Riot in 2006 to focus on his work with The Lizards.
Answer: True
Mike DiMeo announced his departure from Riot in 2006 to focus on his work with The Lizards.
Mike Tirelli's first live performance with the band took place in early 2005 at the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival in Granada, Spain.
Answer: True
Mike Tirelli's first live performance with the band took place in early 2005 at the Atarfe Vega Rock Festival in Granada, Spain.
After the band's disintegration, Mark Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Answer: True
After the band's disintegration, Mark Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Following the initial disintegration of Riot, where did Mark Reale establish his new residence?
Answer: San Antonio, Texas
After the initial disintegration of Riot, Mark Reale relocated to San Antonio, Texas.
Which album, released in the latter half of the 1990s, exemplified Riot's stable output and high-quality production?
Answer: Inishmore
The album *Inishmore*, released in 1998, contributed to Riot's stable output and high-quality production in the latter half of the 1990s.
What was the reason for Bobby Jarzombek's second departure from Riot in late 1999?
Answer: To join Rob Halford's new venture, Halford.
Bobby Jarzombek left Riot for the second time in late 1999 to join Rob Halford's new venture, Halford.
Who served as the vocalist for Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*?
Answer: Mike DiMeo
Mike DiMeo served as the vocalist for Riot's 2006 album *Army of One*.
The band was officially relaunched as Riot V in 2013, with the designation 'V' signifying the inclusion of the fifth official vocalist.
Answer: True
The band was officially relaunched as Riot V in 2013, with the designation 'V' signifying the inclusion of the fifth official vocalist, Todd Michael Hall.
The *Thundersteel*-era lineup of Riot reconvened for tours commencing in June 2009.
Answer: True
The *Thundersteel*-era lineup of Riot reconvened for tours commencing in June 2009, including performances at major festivals.
The tour supporting HammerFall in late 2011 was canceled due to Tony Moore requiring emergency oral surgery, not because the album *Immortal Soul* was unmixed.
Answer: True
The tour supporting HammerFall in late 2011 was canceled due to Tony Moore requiring emergency oral surgery, not because the album *Immortal Soul* was unmixed.
In what year was the band officially relaunched as "Riot V"?
Answer: 2013
The band was officially relaunched as "Riot V" in 2013, following the death of founder Mark Reale.
What does the numeral 'V' in the band name Riot V signify?
Answer: The fifth official singer in the band's history.
The 'V' in Riot V signifies the addition of Todd Michael Hall as the fifth official singer in the band's history.
What was the specific cause of death for founding member Mark Reale in January 2012?
Answer: Complications from Crohn's disease
Founding member Mark Reale's death in January 2012 was due to complications from Crohn's disease.
The band was officially relaunched as 'Riot V' in 2013, with Todd Michael Hall assuming the role of the fifth official singer.
Answer: True
The band was officially relaunched as 'Riot V' in 2013, with Todd Michael Hall assuming the role of the fifth official singer.
Tony Moore rejoined Riot on September 28, 2010, with a new album planned for 2011.
Answer: True
Tony Moore rejoined Riot on September 28, 2010, with a new album planned for release in 2011.
Founding band member Mark Reale died on January 25, 2012, at the age of 56.
Answer: True
Founding band member Mark Reale died on January 25, 2012, at the age of 56.
Following Mark Reale's death, the band, featuring the "Thundersteel" lineup, performed several previously booked shows and a "70,000 Tons of Metal" cruise gig without him.
Answer: True
Following Mark Reale's death, the band performed several previously booked shows and a "70,000 Tons of Metal" cruise gig without him.
The band was officially relaunched as 'Riot V' in 2013, with Todd Michael Hall assuming the role of the fifth official singer.
Answer: True
The band was officially relaunched as 'Riot V' in 2013, with Todd Michael Hall assuming the role of the fifth official singer.
In what year was the band officially relaunched as "Riot V"?
Answer: 2013
The band was officially relaunched as "Riot V" in 2013, following the death of founder Mark Reale.
What does the numeral 'V' in the band name Riot V signify?
Answer: The fifth official singer in the band's history.
The 'V' in Riot V signifies the addition of Todd Michael Hall as the fifth official singer in the band's history.
What was the specific cause of death for founding member Mark Reale in January 2012?
Answer: Complications from Crohn's disease
Founding member Mark Reale's death in January 2012 was due to complications from Crohn's disease.
Who joined Riot V as the new co-lead guitarist in 2014?
Answer: Nick Lee
Nick Lee joined Riot V as the new co-lead guitarist in 2014.
What is the title of Riot V's 2024 studio album?
Answer: Mean Streets
Riot V's 2024 studio album is titled *Mean Streets*.
Which of the following individuals is not listed among the current members of Riot V?
Answer: Mike DiMeo
Mike DiMeo is not listed among the current members of Riot V.
In 2014, Nick Lee joined Riot V as a co-lead guitarist, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band.
Answer: True
In 2014, Nick Lee joined Riot V as a co-lead guitarist, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band.
The Japanese record label did not use the 'V' designation for Riot V's *Unleash The Fire* release in August 2014.
Answer: True
The Japanese record label did not use the 'V' designation for Riot V's *Unleash The Fire* release in August 2014, considering it a continuation of the previous contract.
Riot V's 2024 album is titled *Mean Streets*, not *Armor of Light*.
Answer: True
Riot V's 2024 studio album is titled *Mean Streets*, not *Armor of Light*.
The current lineup of Riot V includes Mike Flyntz on guitar and backing vocals.
Answer: True
The current lineup of Riot V includes Mike Flyntz on guitar and backing vocals.
In 2014, Nick Lee joined Riot V as a co-lead guitarist, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band.
Answer: True
In 2014, Nick Lee joined Riot V as a co-lead guitarist, and Frank Gilchriest rejoined the band.
The current lineup of Riot V includes Mike Flyntz on guitar and backing vocals.
Answer: True
The current lineup of Riot V includes Mike Flyntz on guitar and backing vocals.
Who joined Riot V as the new co-lead guitarist in 2014?
Answer: Nick Lee
Nick Lee joined Riot V as the new co-lead guitarist in 2014.
What is the title of Riot V's 2024 studio album?
Answer: Mean Streets
Riot V's 2024 studio album is titled *Mean Streets*.
Which of the following individuals is not listed among the current members of Riot V?
Answer: Mike DiMeo
Mike DiMeo is not listed among the current members of Riot V.
The band Riot V employs a baby seal face as its distinctive logo, which is featured on its album artwork.
Answer: True
The band Riot V employs a baby seal face as its distinctive logo, which is featured on its album artwork.
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
Answer: True
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
Answer: True
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
Which of the following titles is not identified as a live album by Riot in the provided discography?
Answer: Live at Wacken
*Live at Wacken* is not mentioned as a live album by Riot in the provided text.
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
Answer: True
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
Answer: True
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
Answer: True
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
Answer: True
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
Answer: True
The live albums by Riot mentioned in the discography include *Riot Live*, *Riot in Japan – Live!!*, and *Shine On*.
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
Answer: True
Riot V is primarily associated with the heavy metal genre, with stylistic variations including power metal and speed metal.
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
Answer: True
The band Riot was active from 1975 to 1984, and subsequently from 1986 until 2012.
Which of the following titles is not identified as a live album by Riot in the provided discography?
Answer: Live at Wacken
*Live at Wacken* is not mentioned as a live album by Riot in the provided text.