Despite a catalogue of great to excellent albums across the past four decades, Riot is a criminally underrated hard rock/metal band from New York that was truly ahead of its time. Guitarist Mark Reale led the group through a variety of lineups and phases but each one of them deserves much closer attention. From the 70s hard rock grooves of Guy Sparanza and bluesy growl of Rhett Forrester to the soaring operatic power metal stylings of Tony Moore, Mike DiMeo, and Todd Michael Hall, this is a band that every heavy metal and hard rock fan should dig into. Get your ears ready for Riot.