Closer To The Flame

The debut album from Riot Act, a band initially formed by former classic era Riot members Rick Ventura and Lou Kouvaris. This full-length album is sure to please fans of the early '80s era of Riot. Package includes a 12 track bonus CD of classic Riot tracks re-recorded, which are the final ever recordings of Lou Kouvaris, who tragically passed away of Covid-19 in early 2020

Riot Act features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, Don Chaffin vocals, Paul Ranieri bass, Claudio Galinski drums

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 'Carry The Torch' 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.