Army of One (album)

Army of One is the thirteenth studio album by the American heavy metal band Riot. It was released on July 12, 2006.[1]

Army of One
Studio album by
Riot
ReleasedJuly 12, 2006
RecordedSoundcheckers Studio, New York City, Milbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, New York, 2003
GenreHeavy metal, speed metal, power metal
Length72:35
LabelEMI Music Japan
Metal Heaven
ProducerMark Reale, Bruno Ravel, Jeff Allen
Riot chronology
Through the Storm
(2002)		 Army of One
(2006)		 Immortal Soul
(2011)

According to the official website, the album was recorded in 2003 and Mike DiMeo was effectively out of the band by the time it was released. This would be his last studio album with the band. It is the last Riot album to feature long time bassist Pete Perez and the first to feature drummer Frank Gilchriest, primarily known for his work with the band Virgin Steele.

Track listing
  1. "Army of One" - 4:23
  2. "Knockin' at My Door" - 4:19
  3. "Blinded" - 5:26
  4. "One More Alibi" - 4:55
  5. "It All Falls Down" - 5:36
  6. "Helpin' Hand" - 5:24
  7. "The Mystic" - 5:43
  8. "Still Alive" - 5:42
  9. "Alive in the City" - 7:00
  10. "Shine" - 6:33
  11. "Stained Mirror" (instrumental) - 3:46
  12. "Darker Side of Light" - 6:58

Japanese edition bonus track
  1. "Road Racin'" (live at Club Citta’, Kawasaki, Japan 1998) - 6:50
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Personnel

Band members
  • Mike DiMeo - lead and backing vocals, Hammond organ
  • Mark Reale - electric lead and rhythm guitars, acoustic guitars, banjo, backing vocals, strings arrangements, producer
  • Mike Flyntz - electric lead and rhythm guitars
  • Pete Perez - bass
  • Frank Gilchriest - drums

Additional musicians
  • Bruno Ravel - keyboards, backing vocals, producer, engineer, mixing
  • Tony Harnell - backing vocals
  • Andy Aledort - guitar solo on "Alive in the City"

Production
  • Jeff Allen - executive producer
  • Paul Orofino - engineer, mastering

References
  1. "Riot - Army of One". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
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