Riot V
Mean Streets
Atomic Fire Records
2024
Long time classic New York Heavy Metal band returns with a new record which is an absolute scorcher.
This is Power Metal at its absolute finest. There is amazing vocal work by Todd Michael Hall which is highly melodic yet very powerful.
Mike Flyntz and Nick Lee bring some amazing guitar work on here as well. You hear a heavy Judas Priest influence in many tracks and there are honestly no filler songs, just 12 numbers of pure Metal mastery.
All you Dragonforce fans need to hear this as it will blow your heads off.
Riot V's 'Mean Streets': A Blazing Return to Power Metal Glory!
Riot V's 'Mean Streets' is a testament to the enduring spirit of New York Heavy Metal, delivering a powerhouse of Power Metal excellence. The album shines with Todd Michael Hall's impressive vocal range, blending melody with raw strength. Guitarists Mike Flyntz and Nick Lee match this with their own formidable performances, channeling a Judas Priest vibe across all tracks. With no fillers in sight, the album's twelve tracks offer a relentless display of Metal mastery that's sure to impress Dragonforce fans and newcomers alike.
Morbid Mario
Morbid Mario’s metal journey began at age 12 in 1982 with AC/DC as his gateway band. He quickly graduated to heavier acts like Ozzy, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead, and Saxon. Soon, he was a metal tyrant, buying albums based solely on their cover art and diving into bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Dark Angel. Now, with over 40 years of metal under his belt, Morbid Mario continues to attend shows, travel to festivals, and support bands that meet his uncompromising, elitist standards.
