On March 10/11, 2018, a heavy metal miracle happened at Kawasaki CLUB CITTA' . The 30th anniversary live to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic album "Thundersteel" (1988). Their two-part, two-and-a-half-hour stage show has already reached legendary status. This is a vivid document that captures the entirety of the show.
The first part is the best set of new and old classics to push through. The title track from their latest album, Armor of Light (2018), even before it was even released at the time. Regardless, they suddenly heat up the place to the boiling point. On Your Needs" from The Privilege of Power (1990) and Metal Soldiers" and "Angel Eyes" from "Inishmore" (1997). The band's live performance was a raging metal carpet bombardment that never lets the audience lower their fists. .
The second part, a complete recreation of Thundersteel, is the highlight of this Japan tour and is a permanent fixture. It's a great performance. The only member of the band at the time of the album was Don Van Stavin (bass), but the current line-up The Riot Spirit has been passed down to the Riot Spirit to guitarist Mark Leary, who died in 2012. Equipped with love and respect, Todd Michael Hall (vocals), who joined the band in 2013 Respecting the originals, their high-toned shouts that slice through the darkness, the hearts of the crowd and the entire venue. Shake it up.
And for an encore, "Lord Racine," "Soze and Tequila" and "Warrior, The band performed an early classics trifecta of "The Warriors". Masayoshi Yamashita of LOUDNESS joined the band for "Warrior" as a guest, and the band's mascot, "Johnny" Corps took over the stage and head-banged. The band's mascot, "Johnny" Corps, took over the stage and did some headbanging. The band showed that they were in full swing for their anniversary live.
It is worth mentioning that the band and the Japanese audience created a chemical fusion. Since the beginning, the band has released an album called "Narita" (1979), and they have always been inspired by Japan and They've been inspired by this album's live performance, and the Playing "Land of the Rising Sun. In September 2018, just six months after the headlining tour included in this film, he also played the "METAL You can feel the strong bond between the two sides from the fact that they performed in Japan at "WEEKEND 2018". It's possible.
The band first came to Japan in 1989, and their second show in 1990 was "RIOT IN JAPAN - Live! was made into a live album, but it was an official bootlegged sounding album. This is a monumental work that captures the explosive chemistry between Riot and Japan in full gear.
The film revolves around the stage on the second day of the show, and includes the full-length versions of "On Your Need" and "Metal Soldiers," which were only played on that day.
The hot message "SHINE ON! is a passionate message that will inspire the soul of Japan's heavy metal fans.2 in March 2018. The night has been made eternal by this film.
【RIOT V】
Todd Michael Hall (Vocals)
Don Van Stavern (Bass)
Mike Flyntz (Guitar)
Nick Lee (Guitar)
Frank Gilchriest (Drums)