Riot Thundersteel

2015, This was Riot's first foray into the speed/power metal genre and their efforts were astounding. Featuring a revamped lineup with the exception of mainstay Mark Reale, the new Riot took heavy metal to new technical heights. The title track is absolute 95 MPH speed with a terribly catchy riff. The solo is long and classically oriented with a familiar Accept ,,Fast As A Shark" like segment. Tony Moore's voice soars high and clear over everything. The bass work by Don Van Stavern is excellent as is the precision drumming by Bobby Jarzombek. ,,Fight Or Fall" continues the frantic pace. ´Fight or fall, in the name of the children, fight or fall in the name of us all` screams Moore, and he means it too! ,,Sign Of The Crimson Storm" is a much slower Black Sabbath type offering that is excellent as well. ,,Flight Of The Warrior" and ,,On Wings Of Eagles" take us on the manic ride again at 85 MPH. THUNDERSTEEL is a fine representation of Riot in 1988, or for that matter in 1998.