RIOT ACT consists of original Riot members L.A. Kouvaris and Rick Ventura. Joining them is vocalist Don Chaffin, bassist Paul Ranieri and drummer Claudio Galinski. The band traces it’s roots back to 1976 when formed by guitarist Mark Reale. Together with Guy Speranza, they’re high energy guitar driven sound spearheaded the new wave of heavy metal. L.A. Kouvaris appeared on Riot’s seminal Debut album Rock City.