METAL ASSAULT IV Festival

[Dr. Best]

Die sind so ziemlich für alles zu haben, wenn der große Chef ruft.

Hast du gerade Oli mit Hitler verglichen?

Die optische Ähnlichkeit ist halt unverkennbar.

[MetalHart]

FUNERAL NATION (USA)

*SPRITZ*

[Oliver/Keep-It-True]

English version below

Hallo Freunde,

wir sind stolz euch RIOT V als Co-Headliner des Metal Assault Festivals bestätigen zu können. RIOT V ist quasi die Fortsetzung von RIOT nach Mark Reales Tod mit dem Line Up der „Immortal Soul“ Scheibe plus neuem Sänger Todd Michael Hall (Jack Starrs Burning Starr, Harlet). Ohne viel dazu erklären zu müssen hier das ausführliche Statement der Band:

“RIOT would like to thank all of our fans for their undying patience, love and support as we go through a difficult transitional period for the band.
As all of you know, we lost our inspirational leader, founder and brother Mark Reale last year after a long battle with Crohn’s disease. In Mark’s honor and with the blessing of his father, Tony Reale, we have decided to continue to carry the torch for our fallen comrade.
There has been a lot of speculation and opinions concerning what the band should do next. We understand the apprehensions held by many, but out of respect for Mark and our legion of fans we have decided to continue to bring you the RIOT music you’ve come to know, love and appreciate throughout the years. We promise to continue on in this same great tradition. We couldn’t move forward without your support.
We also would like to thank the many singers who tried-out to be a vocalist with RIOT as we worked to replace the great Tony Moore, who has decided to step away from the music business. He has settled down with his wife, Ann and a great job. We thank Tony for joining us on a reunion record and a few dates for our fans and we wish him and his wife nothing but the best; Never Surrender Tony!
Thank you vocalist extraordinaires Tony Harnell, Bryan Harrington, Sean Peck, Daniel Heiman, Joey Belladonna, Chandler Mogel and a host of others for believing, singing and chatting with us and helping us out.
We would like to introduce an amazing vocalist and human being who will help us rebuild this metal juggernaut and step in and fill some big shoes while sharing the same vision as the rest of us. He has the experience to take over the
reigns and front one of metal’s pioneering bands with an amazing vocal range and stage presence. He is a great songwriter to boot! Please put your hands together and welcome to the stage … Todd Michael Hall.
You might know Todd from Jack Starr’s Burning Starr and Reverence. If you do know him you know this guy can sing! We went through many talented vocal submissions, but in the end, metal aficionado and guru Bart Gabriel, who happens to work with the great Burning Starr knew what we were looking for and bestowed upon us this great gift in a vocalist.
Todd is the fifth in series of great RIOT frontmen. Phase One: Guy Speranza; Phase Two: Rhett Forrester; Phase Three: Tony Moore, Phase Four: Mike DiMeo and now Phase Five: Todd Michael Hall!
With a few European RIOT V (Mark Reale Tribute) dates being booked for early 2014 and a new album in the works for a summer 2014 release, RIOT V is inspired as never before and still at the top of its game. The new CD promises to be a true successor to the legacy of “Thundersteel,” “Privilege of Power” and “Immortal Soul.”
Mark Reale and the RIOT legacy will forever shine on and as long as the people demand it we will keep coming back with great music for years to come.
Thank you and lots of love for your faith and undying support throughout the years and for your future support. Please welcome Todd Michael Hall to RIOT V.“

Wir hoffen auch kommende Woche den Headliner bekannt geben zu können und dann gehen auch die Tickets in den Verkauf.

Das bisherige METAL ASSAULT 4 Line Up:

RIOT V (USA)
POLTERGEIST (CH)
FUNERAL NATION (USA)
SPEEDTRAP (FIN)

8. Februar 2014
Posthalle Würzburg
www.facebook.com/metalassaultfestival
www.posthalle.de

Metal On,

Heiko, Oli und Anja

English version:

Hi Friends,

We are proud to announce RIOT V as coheadliners of METAL ASSAULT Festival. RIOT V is the continuation of RIOT after the death of Mark Reale in the “Immortal Soul” Line Up plus new singer Todd Michael Hall (Jack Starrs Burning Starr). Please read the whole statement from the band for all detailed infos:

„RIOT would like to thank all of our fans for their undying patience, love and support as we go through a difficult transitional period for the band.
As all of you know, we lost our inspirational leader, founder and brother Mark Reale last year after a long battle with Crohn’s disease. In Mark’s honor and with the blessing of his father, Tony Reale, we have decided to continue to carry the torch for our fallen comrade.
There has been a lot of speculation and opinions concerning what the band should do next. We understand the apprehensions held by many, but out of respect for Mark and our legion of fans we have decided to continue to bring you the RIOT music you’ve come to know, love and appreciate throughout the years. We promise to continue on in this same great tradition. We couldn’t move forward without your support.
We also would like to thank the many singers who tried-out to be a vocalist with RIOT as we worked to replace the great Tony Moore, who has decided to step away from the music business. He has settled down with his wife, Ann and a great job. We thank Tony for joining us on a reunion record and a few dates for our fans and we wish him and his wife nothing but the best; Never Surrender Tony!
Thank you vocalist extraordinaires Tony Harnell, Bryan Harrington, Sean Peck, Daniel Heiman, Joey Belladonna, Chandler Mogel and a host of others for believing, singing and chatting with us and helping us out.
We would like to introduce an amazing vocalist and human being who will help us rebuild this metal juggernaut and step in and fill some big shoes while sharing the same vision as the rest of us. He has the experience to take over the
reigns and front one of metal’s pioneering bands with an amazing vocal range and stage presence. He is a great songwriter to boot! Please put your hands together and welcome to the stage … Todd Michael Hall.
You might know Todd from Jack Starr’s Burning Starr and Reverence. If you do know him you know this guy can sing! We went through many talented vocal submissions, but in the end, metal aficionado and guru Bart Gabriel, who happens to work with the great Burning Starr knew what we were looking for and bestowed upon us this great gift in a vocalist.
Todd is the fifth in series of great RIOT frontmen. Phase One: Guy Speranza; Phase Two: Rhett Forrester; Phase Three: Tony Moore, Phase Four: Mike DiMeo and now Phase Five: Todd Michael Hall!
With a few European RIOT V (Mark Reale Tribute) dates being booked for early 2014 and a new album in the works for a summer 2014 release, RIOT V is inspired as never before and still at the top of its game. The new CD promises to be a true successor to the legacy of “Thundersteel,” “Privilege of Power” and “Immortal Soul.”
Mark Reale and the RIOT legacy will forever shine on and as long as the people demand it we will keep coming back with great music for years to come.
Thank you and lots of love for your faith and undying support throughout the years and for your future support. Please welcome Todd Michael Hall to RIOT V.“

We are hoping to confirm the headliner next week, too and then the tickets go on sale, too.

The billing so far:

RIOT V (USA)
POLTERGEIST (CH)
FUNERAL NATION (USA)
SPEEDTRAP (FIN)

8. Februar 2014
Posthalle Würzburg
www.facebook.com/metalassaultfestival
www.posthalle.de

Metal On,

Heiko, Oli und Anja

[HeavyMetalManiac666]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!!!

[Spider]

Muss ich mir echt überlegen ob ich es da auch mal hin schaffe.

[TheSchubert666]

Sehr schön, werde am Februar da sein.

[Kai]

Sauber!

[MetalChris87]

Erst Metal Church fürs KIT, jetzt Riot fürs MA

[Mirco]

Beste Nachricht seit langem!

[Fire Down Under]

Großartig! Leider werde ich aber wahrscheinlich nicht kommen können! So ein Mist aber auch...

[Sedlmaster]

Großartig! Leider werde ich aber wahrscheinlich nicht kommen können! So ein Mist aber auch...

Same here...

Leider muss ich das Metal Assault sausen lassen.
RIOT V auf dem MA IV hätte ich seeehr gern gesehen.

[Raf Blutaxt]

Großartig! Leider werde ich aber wahrscheinlich nicht kommen können! So ein Mist aber auch...

Same here...

Leider muss ich das Metal Assault sausen lassen.
RIOT V auf dem MA IV hätte ich seeehr gern gesehen.

Sedlmaster auf dem MA IV hätte ich seeehr gern gesehen.

[Sedlmaster]

Großartig! Leider werde ich aber wahrscheinlich nicht kommen können! So ein Mist aber auch...

Same here...

Leider muss ich das Metal Assault sausen lassen.
RIOT V auf dem MA IV hätte ich seeehr gern gesehen.

Sedlmaster auf dem MA IV hätte ich seeehr gern gesehen.

Ich dich auch, Raf!

Aber: KIT XVII kommt!

[Ulle]

Ich denke ich bin dabei. Riot + Poltergeist, das ist schon sehr sehr fein

[Hugin]

Ich denke ich bin dabei. Riot + Poltergeist, das ist schon sehr sehr fein

Jupp. Riot + Poltergeist + Ulle klingt nach einem Pflichtbilling.