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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ Mark Reale In A Coma

Posted by: Blister Jan 21 2012, 04:30 AM

Just found out Mark Reale of Riot is in a coma. The band has been around for 5 decades! Info & soundcloud clip from http://www.markreale.com

http://soundcloud.com/steamhammer-spv/riot-still-your-man

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 21 2012, 01:00 PM

Very cool, good old power metal. Sounds vintage and awesome

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jan 21 2012, 01:55 PM

I wish him a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Blister Jan 21 2012, 02:14 PM

I probably should have put a little more info in the original post.

Here is an excerpt from http://loudwire.com/riot-founder-mark-reale-critical-condition-crohns-disease-complications/

Some bad news has come out of the camp of veteran heavy metal band Riot. Founder and guitarist Mark Reale is hospitalized in critical condition because of severe complications from Crohn’s disease — an ailment Reale has battled for most of his life.

Riot were founded in New York City in 1975 by Reale, and the band has maintained a long and successful career while touring with acts such as AC/DC, Kiss and Black Sabbath. Riot have released 15 studio albums, with their latest disc ‘Immortal Soul’ having hit record stores on Halloween of last year.

The Soundcloud clip is from the 2011 release Immortal Soul.

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Jan 22 2012, 01:12 AM

that is bad news...I hope he gets out alive and well,

That is one great song! loving it! I didn't know they were that good

Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 26 2012, 11:06 AM

Heard he past away today from a bands facebook, RIP.

Posted by: Blister Jan 27 2012, 03:24 AM

I wish I had found their music sooner. I vaguely recall confusing Quiet Riot & Riot back in the 80's but really never heard/listened to Riot. My music tastes were rather superficial than, I guess. Great music. So sad I had to find out this way. RIP Mark.

Posted by: N4085B Jan 27 2012, 03:49 AM

I first met Mark in '79 while in high school. He was dating a friend's older sister at the time. We had a radio station in San Antonio at the time that used to play their stuff all the time. Rock City and I believe Narita were out then. In between shows he would stay in San Antonio. I remember him telling me about an up and coming guitar player that had just gotten a gig with Ozzy...turned out to be RR! He was an avid runner and as far as I know was pretty clean living. Super nice guy and way under-rated musician and songwriter. I saw them headline a small theater w/ Budgie and The Rods as openers. Awesome show and it feels like only yesterday! Time flys...hug the ones you love and tell them so too! Thanks for the great music! Prayers to his dad as well for his loss. Godspeed Mark.

Posted by: thefireball Jan 27 2012, 04:49 AM

Well it's awesome he was a Christian though. RIP Mark.