RIOT - No Moore, Again!
December 4, 2009, 14 years ago
In another case of deja vu, all over again (as Yogi Berra was once reportedly quoted) reunited/reactivated Texas metallers RIOT have parted ways with Thundersteel-era vocalist Tony Moore.
The singer offered his observations as follows: "First of all, I have to thank everyone who came out to see us in Texas, Sweden, Spain and Japan. It was sweeter than ever 20 years later. I'm extremely sad to report that those will probably be the last shows I ever do with Riot. We have differences about how to proceed with the future of the band that we can't reconcile, so a majority of the other members have decided to look for a new singer. It wasn't my decision, and there's really no good reason for us to part ways. You may hear a lot of noise from some of the other guys, but the truth is that it's all a pointless misunderstanding over a refusal to compromise. No matter, because I've just been in touch with the rest of the guys from Faith And Fire, and we're beginning work on a new album immediately. There's no way I'm going to let a year's worth of preparation and practice go to waste. My voice is as strong as ever, and you will hear it again soon. See you out there with a new Faith And Fire album in 2010!"
