RIOT Gründungsmitglied Mark Reale, ist an den Folgen seiner Morbus Crohn Erkrankung in einem Krankenhaus in San Antonio/Texas verstorben. R.I.P. Mark!

RIOT said in a statement: "To friends and fans of Mark Reale and RIOT, we are deeply saddened to confirm that Mark has lost his battle with a lifelong illness. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated by Mark's family, friends, and bandmates at this difficult time."