Quiet Riot is… Johnny Kelly (Drums), Rudy Sarzo (Bass), John Torra (Vocals) & Alex Grossi (Guitars)
METAL SLUDGE / September 19th 2026 – Quiet Riot have officially announced their new lead vocalist, and it’s the one and only, John Torra of Fire ‘N Ice.
Quiet Riot took to social media just now and have released the following statement as shared below.
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Metal Sludge could not be more thrilled for this big news as John Torra was far and away the people’s choice from the start.
Back on July 14th Jizzy Pearl announced on Facebook that he was leaving Quiet Riot.
Later that same day, Quiet Riot released their own statement putting the word out that they were looking for a new singer.
Within 48 hours of the news hitting the internet, droves of hopefuls uploaded and shared their versions of Quiet Riot classics like; “Metal Health (Bang Your Head)” and “Cum On Feel The Noize” among others.
There were countless versions of the band’s songs filling social media feeds but it was evident early that Torra was a force to be reckon with as he was able to duplicate the late Kevin DuBrow’s vocal sound and style.
Torra, 23, is from Long Island New York and fronts the New Jersey based Fire ‘N Ice who have built a local following along with trekking to the West Coast to appear at notable Sunset Strip clubs like the world-famous “Whisky-A-Go-Go” and “Viper Room” in recent years.
But now the DuBrow sound-alike will take his set of skills to front one of the 80’s earliest heavy metal stand-outs in Quiet Riot.
Metal Sludge were on-board from the start with Torra and we could not be happier for the kid from New York and the band as a whole… not forgetting, countless fans across the internet and numerous name musicians and industry veterans all called for Torra to get the gig.
Now it’s set and once again, let’s welcome John Torra to Quiet Riot.
Up n’ coming shows for Quiet Riot...
Oct. 1st @ “Cherokee Event Center” West Siloam Springs, OK
Oct. 3rd @ “Family Arena” St. Charles, MO *w/ Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row), Great White & Quiet Riot
Oct. 16th @ “Whisky-A-Go-Go” Hollywood, CA
Oct. 17th @ “The Grove of Anaheim” Anaheim, CA *w/ Slaughter, Quiet Riot & Paradise Kitty (All Female Guns N’ Roses Tribute)
Oct. 30th @ “Grey Eagle Event Center” Calgary AB, Canada w/ Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row)
Nov. 5th @ “Legacy Hall” Plano, TX
Nov. 6th @ “Horse Shoe Casino” Council Bluffs, IA
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