Today, cult US heavy metal unit RIOT (V) unleashes their much-anticipated studio album Mean Streets via Atomic Fire Records! Their first studio album in six years delivers fifty-one minutes of sheer heavy/power metal glory.
Bassist Don Van Stavern shares his thoughts on the new album:
“We’re more than proud to finally present Mean Streets to the world! It’s an album that we put a lot of passion into for our legacy and fans. Throughout the years, I have learned what the listener expects from the band. We had some time off, so we really wanted to make the fans happy with our return. We always write with [late guitarist] Mark [Reale] in mind and what he might have done. This one represents all eras of the band from the rock beginnings of Rock City to our last power metal release Armor Of Light. We always unleash the fire down under!”
RIOT (V) celebrates today’s album release by launching the official music video for the record’s speedy title track with lyrics that nostalgically deal with the group’s New York City origin. The audiovisual result was directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, Black Stone Cherry, Suffocation) who was also responsible for RIOT (V)’s popular “Feel The Fire” video.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “High Noon” HERE, “Feel The Fire” HERE, and “Love Beyond The Grave” HERE.
Mean Streets features twelve tracks recorded and mixed by Bruno Ravel and mastered by Bart Gabriel. Artwork was provided by Gyula Havancsák (Accept, Stratovarius, Brainstorm) who captured the galloping style of the new material skillfully without missing the band’s signature seal.
Mean Streets is available on CD, LP, and digital formats. Order the album in the physical format of your choice, stream it on your favorite DSP, or order it digitally now at: riotv.afr.link/meanstreetsPR.
RIOT (V):
- Todd Michael Hall – vocals
- Mike Flyntz – guitars
- Nick Lee – guitars
- Don Van Stavern – bass
- Frank Gilchriest – drums
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