Riot V
A longtime leader of New York City's heavy metal scene, Riot enjoyed
international success during the 1980s, with albums like 1981's Fire Down Under
and 1988's Thundersteel charting well in America, Japan, and beyond. The band
formed in New York City in 1975, with guitarist Mark Reale piecing together a
lineup that included drummer Peter Bitelli and vocalist Guy Speranza. The debut
album Rock City was released in 1977, and Speranza remained the band's frontman
for two additional albums, including Fire Down Under. Released by Elektra, Fire
Down Under charted at number 49 in Americ...
