Former classic-era Riot guitarist Rick Ventura tells us about his electrifying new band Riot Act, and their blistering set of 10 brand new original songs called Closer To The Flame, which comes with a bonus disc of 12 re-recorded Riot classics. Rick also discusses his fondest memories of his years in Riot from 1978-1984, the impact of the Fire Down Under record, the recent death of original guitarist Lou Kouvaris, and what’s next for Riot Act in terms of touring and making more music.
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