Within the brief hours of your life here on earth, you gave me faith in the darkest hours; you shall live in my memory until the call of my own destiny. Take thy sleep brother Mark.
This is such a great album from such a wicked band. There's no one else who quite sounds like Mark, eh? It is sad we all lost him but his art lives on. RIP Mark Reale, Metal God.
I don't say this lightly. Fire Down Under might be the best hard rock album ever made. It's certainly up there with albums like Machine Head, Operation Mindcrime and Mob Rules.
EVERY song on the album is different, innovative, and awesome. Restless Breed isn't too far behind, but FDU has stronger song writing.
@McCartyrocks I think you're right on about Fire. A lot of people throw around the words "underrated" and "under appreciated", in this case its absolutely true. People talk about how its a shame that Anvil never made it, but its really Riot that should've had the documentary and the accolades, because unlike a lot of bands, Riot deserved great success and NEVER made a bad record, always great LPs.
@satansmightyphallus I couldn't agree more. Restless Breed is also an excellent album, and now that I have Born In America on vinyl (and a killer turntable set up) I have a greater appreciation for it as well. I recently got a mint copy of Rock City too.
I still consider Mark Reale and Criss Oliva to be the most deserving of critics praise. It's a shame that it took Trans Siberian Orchestra for Savatage to get noticed, and that was after we lost Criss.
@McCartyrocks I think there's also a bit selfishness when it comes to underground and obscure bands, and I'm certainly guilty of it, I think of them as "my band" or "this is OUR band, its not for them". I think a lot of fans want bands to have success allude them, thinking that will keep them "pure" and ensure they don't have a commercial wimp out. For every Metallica, there's an Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy doing what they want without compromise.
I may be taking a part time gig on a rock station, and in memory of Mark, the first song I'm going to play is Fire Down Under. RIP Mark, and may God bless your family and friends.
For those of you who haven't listened to early Riot, prior to their power/speed metal days, you really need to. They were by far the most underrated metal band of the 70's, 80's, and Mark is one of the most innovative and creative guitarists in rock history.
I love this song! Just had the pleasure of seeing this band for the first time on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise and I had to hear the unfortunate news of Mark Reale's passing. RIP!
ama big fan of power metal nd srsly this is the first time i hear of this band....i think it stands right beside rebellion,gammaray,iced eart,sonata artica,helloween,rhapsody of fire.....all the good stuff :)
Thundersteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel!!!!.....oh, wait?. 23 years is so much time for rewriting a song, but anyway, this is the song I was expecting...great
This sounds nothing like Thundersteel except maybe the first fast riff which has the same "thing" as the Thundersteel first riff. Otherwise nothing like it
Wow, I just discovered these guys and I'm blown away. This song is just plain over the top. Gonna blast it in my car and speed down the highway. RIOT!
I just heard this for the first time today and it Blew Me Away! Riot Kicks Ass!
andaus24 1 week ago
Awesome stuff! Yesterday I found out they had a new album out (and that it REALLY kicks ass), but also that Mark passed away :(
jfutach 1 week ago
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Within the brief hours of your life here on earth, you gave me faith in the darkest hours; you shall live in my memory until the call of my own destiny. Take thy sleep brother Mark.
nekroegg 1 week ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Riot
Essa é a Thundersteel do seculo 21!!
TheFlagon15 2 weeks ago
RIP Mark Reale
MrStoney420 2 weeks ago
The power of his sword we feel
Thundersteel Thundersteel !!!
R.I.P. — Mark Reale (1955-2012)
reprobable01 2 weeks ago
goodbye friend R.I.P. — Mark Reale (1955-2012)
reprobable01 2 weeks ago
TABS¿?¿?
Brutalgoregiordan 2 weeks ago
we will miss you mark...
MrRiot84 3 weeks ago
*Riot releases Immortal Soul* - No one buys it.
*Metallica releases Lulu* - Sells millions.
aerogun18 3 weeks ago 3
@aerogun18 they actually sold "millions" of that shit? wow.
ValkoDeath 1 week ago
@aerogun18 that shit made above the platinum mark? wow......... btw your channel is awesome (been visiting it for quite awhile)
MRQ1257 1 week ago
The lead is both tastety and killer.
Marshallsatten 3 weeks ago
R.I.P. Mark Reale
thrashmetalhead09 3 weeks ago
RIP Mark, his music got me through some shitty times, at least a bit of him will live on through the many killer Riot records
garrettdebeau 3 weeks ago
This is such a great album from such a wicked band. There's no one else who quite sounds like Mark, eh? It is sad we all lost him but his art lives on. RIP Mark Reale, Metal God.
theister 3 weeks ago
; Rest in peace, Mark Reale!
12Zwolf 3 weeks ago
Mark Reale is glittering guitarist forever.
We miss you.
Rest in peace Mark Reale (from Japan)
bakubakusan2gou 3 weeks ago
i would be very happy if someone can get me lyrics for this song.
NotL1v1ng 3 weeks ago
Rest in Peace Mark! May your soul be immortal... thank you for all the great music und for that great last album. Rock Heaven! \m/
neonXarno 3 weeks ago
I don't say this lightly. Fire Down Under might be the best hard rock album ever made. It's certainly up there with albums like Machine Head, Operation Mindcrime and Mob Rules.
EVERY song on the album is different, innovative, and awesome. Restless Breed isn't too far behind, but FDU has stronger song writing.
McCartyrocks 4 weeks ago
@McCartyrocks I think you're right on about Fire. A lot of people throw around the words "underrated" and "under appreciated", in this case its absolutely true. People talk about how its a shame that Anvil never made it, but its really Riot that should've had the documentary and the accolades, because unlike a lot of bands, Riot deserved great success and NEVER made a bad record, always great LPs.
satansmightyphallus 3 weeks ago
@satansmightyphallus I couldn't agree more. Restless Breed is also an excellent album, and now that I have Born In America on vinyl (and a killer turntable set up) I have a greater appreciation for it as well. I recently got a mint copy of Rock City too.
I still consider Mark Reale and Criss Oliva to be the most deserving of critics praise. It's a shame that it took Trans Siberian Orchestra for Savatage to get noticed, and that was after we lost Criss.
McCartyrocks 3 weeks ago
@McCartyrocks I think there's also a bit selfishness when it comes to underground and obscure bands, and I'm certainly guilty of it, I think of them as "my band" or "this is OUR band, its not for them". I think a lot of fans want bands to have success allude them, thinking that will keep them "pure" and ensure they don't have a commercial wimp out. For every Metallica, there's an Iron Maiden or Thin Lizzy doing what they want without compromise.
satansmightyphallus 3 weeks ago
I may be taking a part time gig on a rock station, and in memory of Mark, the first song I'm going to play is Fire Down Under. RIP Mark, and may God bless your family and friends.
For those of you who haven't listened to early Riot, prior to their power/speed metal days, you really need to. They were by far the most underrated metal band of the 70's, 80's, and Mark is one of the most innovative and creative guitarists in rock history.
McCartyrocks 4 weeks ago
rest in peace mark reale a great legend here in san antonio as well in the whole world
shyjoe8619 4 weeks ago
I love this song! Just had the pleasure of seeing this band for the first time on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise and I had to hear the unfortunate news of Mark Reale's passing. RIP!
livingaftermidnight 4 weeks ago
R.I.P. Mark・・・!!!Power metal KING！＼ｍ／＼ｍ／
metalqueen45 4 weeks ago
rest in peace Mark, amazing guitarist who left us to soon.
cagewarrior123 4 weeks ago
2:23-3:30 is the best part of this sing
Balajuve 4 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
May you shred heavens, good old Mark!
pelox2000 4 weeks ago
rip mark for eternal
ozzy13able 1 month ago
RIP Mark Reale, your soul be Immortal!
TheRichguitar 1 month ago
old school Power metal
ozzystene 1 month ago
rip...
I love riot!!!
jb23hm 1 month ago
RIP! HES KING!!!!
r1chie311music 1 month ago
RIP Mark. Tell Rhett we miss him too. *raises his sword and slams the tequila* \m/\m/
Blindgreed1 1 month ago 3
R.I.P Mark...!!!
Your music will shine on through the ages...!!
Still our man...!!
SavatageIsMyReligion 1 month ago 6
RIP Mark :(
twiztidlestat 1 month ago
I can only imagine what a sick band Mr. Mark must be arranging up there in Heaven! I'll ask God if Rhett Forrester is rejoining him. :)
Rest well, Metal Legend. Your music will never be forgotten! :D
thehuntersmetal 1 month ago 2
R.I.P. Mark!
Buckeye5316able 1 month ago
R.I.P...
syokathutita 1 month ago
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R.I.P Mark Reale.. you will be sorely missed by the metal world.
j35734r5 1 month ago
R.I.P. Mark
thrashmaniac59 1 month ago
Found this song on Liquid metal too, It's GREAT ! :)
agentcamo 1 month ago
esto es el tema definitivo. no me canso de escucharlo. todo el disco es una pasada.
vientoskater 1 month ago
What a majestic song!
thedistorter666 1 month ago
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Get well soon Mark , we need you here with us , we NEED your music with these Riot bastards ... \m/
manillaroad82 1 month ago
FUCKING awesome!
edibadork 1 month ago
mike flyntz is the owner of my guitar school. coolest guy you will ever meet.
thenameisgracey 1 month ago
@thenameisgracey Awesome!
dakotamanomgwtf 1 month ago
the album cover is soooooooo terrible. songs rule, though.
lkkjhg45 1 month ago
This a LASER BULLET!
metal5666666 1 month ago
is was the first song that i heard from this band and i instanly knew ths band was FUCKEN AWSOME
Balajuve 1 month ago
Discovered this song(and band at the same time) on Liquid Metal, where were they all my life? :D
Mayerz16V 1 month ago 18
@Mayerz16V Never too late man! Time now to discover one of the best metal bands ever!
ieltxumetal 1 month ago
@Mayerz16V found them on SonicTAP's Spike channel, bless satellite radio, it's been forever since I listened to riot, Swords and Tequila is my fave
MrStoney420 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
riot is the best power metal band ever
!!!! the voice is crystal guitars are powerfull and the drumming make me wanna fuck everything up
nwgrhocpr 1 month ago
Tony Moore kick ass
ozzystene 1 month ago
HOLY FUCK!!!!!!
metalmanxx666 1 month ago
More like speed metal.
TitaniumAudi 2 months ago
@TitaniumAudi USPM It's not speed metal because it isn't really thrash beats. Either way it's awesome.
dakotamanomgwtf 1 month ago
ama big fan of power metal nd srsly this is the first time i hear of this band....i think it stands right beside rebellion,gammaray,iced eart,sonata artica,helloween,rhapsody of fire.....all the good stuff :)
SagaBergmann 2 months ago 2
@SagaBergmann Riot has been around since the '70s. Their big song way back when was 'Swords And Tequila'.
Sopwithsnoopy 2 months ago
@Sopwithsnoopy ("tequila" lol <3) still why havent i heard of 'em ? :P
SagaBergmann 1 month ago
@SagaBergmann and they've been around forever!!!!
metalmanxx666 1 month ago
@SagaBergmann
This beats every band you mentioned :) except Gamma Rays latest
ildur 1 month ago
Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band there is. Period!
SonOfTheMilkman 2 months ago
Thundersteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel!!!!.....oh, wait?. 23 years is so much time for rewriting a song, but anyway, this is the song I was expecting...great
HombreAproximativo 2 months ago
@HombreAproximativo
This sounds nothing like Thundersteel except maybe the first fast riff which has the same "thing" as the Thundersteel first riff. Otherwise nothing like it
ildur 1 month ago
THIS is Power Metal.
immortalfastthrash 2 months ago
THIS SONG IS FUCKING AWESOME
lkkjhg45 2 months ago
they said this is the release thy should have made after thundersteel and privelage of power. i think they are right. we need more
doineedoneofthese81 2 months ago
wow i really love their new album :D
TheRocksmylife 2 months ago
Wow, I just discovered these guys and I'm blown away. This song is just plain over the top. Gonna blast it in my car and speed down the highway. RIOT!
mrdlore 2 months ago
I believe its the album of the year too, to bad the band is not well known so much :(
Fenargol 3 months ago 17
@Fenargol They are more well known than you might think. Their "Thundersteel" album is praised throughout the underground metal community.
Blashyrkh22 1 month ago
@Blashyrkh22 yeah i was gonna say that lol, THUNDER STEE EEEEE EEEEEL
SSmetalwarslut 1 month ago
Puta que pariu... Que música do caralho!!!
immortalfastthrash 3 months ago
pjesma kida ...
RockSerbia 3 months ago
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WishmasterTheDark 3 months ago