RIOTGOD
DRIVEN RISE

Riotgod began in spirit through the conversations of Monster Magnet's Bob Pantella and Jim Baglino while out on tour as early as 2006.  While touring with Monster Magnet provided them with some great times and afforded them the opportunity to perform around the world, each communicated a desire to express their own musical ideas.  Bob while recording ideas that would become many of the songs on Riotgod's first CD, also sought out musicians that would fill out the guitar and vocal slots for the then nameless band. Contacted first was Garrett Sweeny for guitar. For the vocals, many possible names had been discussed, including some notable voices familiar via other established bands yet in the end the local NJ connection would lead to Mark Sunshine. Riotgod did its first mini-tour in 2009, hitting the road with fellow NJ rockers The Friends of Bill Wilson. Riotgod would visit the US mid-west and Canada, playing venues such as Chicago's Double Door, Detroit's Blondies, Toronto's Bovine Sex Club as well as some lesser known colourful establishments along the way. 2010 the band made it to Europe to push their album. What a great start. The 2nd Album "Invisible Empire" was an increase of success. Riotgod toured with Astral Doors, played Wacken Open Air and other Festivals as well as a second club tour.
The new album will full fill all expectations  a "MUST HAVE" for all Stoner Rock Fans.