For Quiet Riot, it’s been a long and interesting ride! Even with numerous tragedies along the way, including the death of vocalist Kevin DuBrow in 2007, the group has largely persevered, remaining together in some shape or form. The quartet, now featuring frontman James Durbin, and longtime members Frankie Banali, ...

Randy Rhoads Remembered Vamp’d - Las Vegas, NV Saturday 24th, 2018 Having known and loved the music of Randy Rhoads for so long it’s a bit of a mindfuck to realize that I’m now older than Randy was when he died. He has had such an impact on rock and ...

In the 1980s, Quiet Riot became the first metal band to top the pop charts with their classic Metal Health record. Playing guitar on that seminal record was axeman Carlos Cavazo. Prior to Quiet Riot, Cavazo had played alongside his brother Tony (later of Hurricane) with another band on the ...

While Frankie Banali’s decision to keep Quiet Riot going following the death of vocalist Kevin DuBrow has been met with mixed reactions and criticism from fans and critics, one must admire the man’s rock and roll spirit. The bands 80s glory days (they were the first metal band to top ...

In KISS’ classic era, Peter Criss wore the makeup of the Catman on the live stage and entertained millions around the world. Can you name the man on stage that wears that makeup now? There is one man who has played bass for Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, Blue ...