Closer To The Flame’ by Riot Act is released as a 2CD Digipack on 1 April 2022 by Global Rock Records [GRRCD103].
This double release boasts the highly anticipated full length debut studio album ‘Closer To The Flame’ from the band initially formed by former classic era Riot members Rick Ventura and Lou Kouvaris,.
The album features lead track ‘Wanted’. As a massive bonus, the album will also come with a 12 track CD of classic Riot tracks recut, these recordings feature the final ever recordings of Lou Kouvaris, who tragically passed away of Covid19 in early 2020.
The band said: “Riot Act’s new album is a culmination of emotions over the past two years. From the excitement of our early rehearsals, to the loss of our band mate, struggling through a pandemic and not knowing if we were going to continue, the four of us knew that the band had much to offer.
The result of that renewed energy is ‘Closer To The Flame’ and with joining forces with Global Rock Records we are ready for the world to hear this new music we have been working on for so long.
The first of which, the new single ‘Wanted’ was the first original track recorded when we decided to go forward. It captures the energy and drive of the band and our roots. A taste of things to come!”
“Our very good friends and brothers in in Riot V of course continue the latter day power metal evolution of Riot onward, while as Riot Act we aim to recapture the early Riot sound of the 1977-1983 band and bringing that into a new era.
Further illustrating that ‘Riot members of all eras are family’ ideology, Riot V guitarist Mike Flyntz is a special guest on the record, laying down a killer solo on the track ‘49er’”.
The 2022 Riot Act line up features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, Don Chaffin on vocals, Paul Ranieri on bass and Claudio Galinski on drums.
The ‘Closer To The Flame’ 2CD release is sure to appeal to fans of the late 70s, early 80’s era of Riot as well as fans of Montrose, Rival Sons, The Black Crowes, Tesla and fans of classic hard rock everywhere.
RACKLISTING
CD1 ‘Closer To The Flame’
1. Closer To The Flame 2. Wanted 3. Straight For Your Heart 4. Smoking Gun 5. Almost There 6. Stand Or Fall 7. Love Come Round 8. Angelina 9. Right Between The Eyes 10. Rock Love And Roll
CD2 Classic Riot songs (re-recorded)
1. Rock City 2. 49er 3. Swords And Tequila 4. Overdrive 5. No Lies 6. Tokyo Rose 7. Warrior 8. Don’t Hold Back 9. White Rock 10. Outlaw 11. Road Racing 12. Altar Of The King
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Riot Act signs with Global Rock Records! http://www.globalrockrecords.com/press/riotact_301121.html
