Mike DiMeo
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Mike DiMeo, born November 29 1968 in New York
, U.S.
, is a hard rock
/heavy metal
vocalist, best known for his work in the band Riot
, which he left in late 2006. He recorded six studio albums and one live album with the group before departing to join Masterplan for the recording of MK II in 2006.
currently on The Tonight Show
. He was gaining a strong reputation as a singer and frontman which lead to him being asked to join Riot
as the new lead singer in 1994. Mike did several Japan
ese and Europe
an tours with them as well including an appearance at the legendary Wacken festival in Germany
in 1998. His final recording with the band was the 2006 release, Army of One
.
in 2005.
power metal band
Masterplan in 2006 and he recorded one album with the band and toured Europe
opening for British
metal band Saxon. They also toured Japan
and played some Europe
an festivals before Mike announced his departure from the band via his Myspace http://www.myspace.com/mikedimeomusic page on January 11, 2009.
hard rock
band called Tenpoint. The band is preparing to release an EP and has already begun performing live and gaining a strong reputation in the New York
area.
has announced that Mike will be the featured vocalist on their upcoming release. Their newest album, Ageless Decay, was released on June 26, 2009.
In 2010 Mike appeared on debut album Tears Of White Roses
of Czech melodic power metal band Sebastien
. Album was released on November 19 via Escape Music.
, Crimson and Clover
and Draggin' the Line
. He has done two North American
tours with Bonnie Tyler
whose hits include It's a Heartache
and Total Eclipse of the Heart
. He is also a member of the The Groove Kings
, featuring guitar player Andy Aledort who is a member of the Dickey Betts Band Great Southern
.
New York City
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, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, is a hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
/heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
vocalist, best known for his work in the band Riot
Riot (band)
Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
, which he left in late 2006. He recorded six studio albums and one live album with the group before departing to join Masterplan for the recording of MK II in 2006.
Riot
In the early 90's Mike was playing heavily in the tri-state area with original band Josie Sang which also featured on guitar John MelendezJohn Melendez
John Edward Melendez , commonly known as "Stuttering John," is an American television writer and former radio personality. Prior to his work on television as a writer and announcer, Melendez was a regular on-air personality on The Howard Stern Show...
currently on The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show
The Tonight Show is an American late-night talk show that has aired on NBC since 1954. It is the longest currently running regularly scheduled entertainment program in the United States, and the third longest-running show on NBC, after Meet the Press and Today.The Tonight Show has been hosted by...
. He was gaining a strong reputation as a singer and frontman which lead to him being asked to join Riot
Riot (band)
Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
as the new lead singer in 1994. Mike did several Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an tours with them as well including an appearance at the legendary Wacken festival in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1998. His final recording with the band was the 2006 release, Army of One
Army of One
Army of One may refer to:*Army of One , a film released in 1993*"Army of One" , a song by Cass Fox*"Army of One" on Undermind, an album released by Phish...
.
The Lizards
Mike joined The Lizards in 2005 and he recorded 3 studio albums with the band. They also released a live DVD featuring recordings of their live performances from around the world including a performance at the Sweden Rock FestivalSweden Rock Festival
Sweden Rock Festival is an annual rock/metal festival held in Sweden since 6 June 1992. While having a clear rock/metal focus, the festival is noted for its diversity across these genres, having featured southern rock bands such as Molly Hatchet to death metal legends like Obituary.The first...
in 2005.
Masterplan
Mike joined GermanGermans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
power metal band
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
Masterplan in 2006 and he recorded one album with the band and toured Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
opening for British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
metal band Saxon. They also toured Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and played some Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an festivals before Mike announced his departure from the band via his Myspace http://www.myspace.com/mikedimeomusic page on January 11, 2009.
Tenpoint
On August 8, 2008 Mike announced that he is working with a New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band called Tenpoint. The band is preparing to release an EP and has already begun performing live and gaining a strong reputation in the New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
area.
Midas Fate
Mike recorded the single What Dreams May Come with the band Midas Fate in late 2010. It was released in early 2011 and precedes the full length album, which is already being recorded, and is expected to be released in 2011.Other Artists
Australian power metal band IliumIlium (band)
Ilium is a melodic power metal band from Newcastle, Australia. The band have released five full-length albums to date.-Founding:Guitarist Jason Hodges and original vocalist Mark Snedden formed the band as Iliad in 1998 having previously played together in Oracle in the early 1990s...
has announced that Mike will be the featured vocalist on their upcoming release. Their newest album, Ageless Decay, was released on June 26, 2009.
In 2010 Mike appeared on debut album Tears Of White Roses
Tears of White Roses
Tears Of White Roses is the debut album of Sebastien, melodic power metal band from Czech Republic, released in 2010.-Track listing:*All songs written by George Rain & Andy Mons*All lyrics written by Jan Petričko# "Museé Du Satan Rouge" - 3:47...
of Czech melodic power metal band Sebastien
Sebastien
Sebastien is a Czech power metal band from Pardubice and Brno. The band was formed by George Rain in 2008.-Biography:Sebastien origins date back to February 1999. The first real line-up appears under the name Calypso in December 1999....
. Album was released on November 19 via Escape Music.
Work with other artists
Mike sometimes tours with other artists playing keyboards and singing background vocals. He has made several appearances with Tommy James and The Shondells whose hits include Mony MonyMony Mony
"Mony Mony" is a 1968 single by Tommy James & the Shondells, that reached #1 in the UK charts.-History:"Mony Mony" was credited to Tommy James, Bo Gentry, Ritchie Cordell, and Bobby Bloom. The hook in the song is said to have been inspired by James' view of a MONY sign atop the Mutual of New York...
, Crimson and Clover
Crimson and Clover
"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition....
and Draggin' the Line
Draggin' the Line
"Draggin' the Line" is a hit song by American rock musician Tommy James who went solo after Tommy James and The Shondells broke up in 1970. Released as a single from his sophomore album, Christian of the World in 1971 on the Roulette Records label, the song was James' biggest hit as a solo artist...
. He has done two North American
North American
North American generally refers to an entity, people, group, or attribute of North America, especially of the United States and Canada together.-Culture:*North American English, a collective term used to describe American English and Canadian English...
tours with Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for her hits in the 1970s and 1980s including "It's a Heartache", "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart".-Early life:...
whose hits include It's a Heartache
It's a Heartache
"It's a Heartache" is a country rock song that was recorded separately by Bonnie Tyler and Juice Newton in 1977. Tyler's version charted in the UK in November 1977 and both versions charted in the United States in 1978. The song was also recorded by Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes in 1978, but it...
and Total Eclipse of the Heart
Total Eclipse of the Heart
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" is a song written and produced by Jim Steinman and recorded by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for her fifth studio album, Faster Than the Speed of Night...
. He is also a member of the The Groove Kings
The Groove Kings
The Groove Kings are a Canadian R&B group that reached top 40 and top 20 hits during the 1990s. Their hits include "Tell Me", and "Everybody Knows". In November 2009 their third full length album "Blood Red" was released. On April 23rd, 2010 Groove Kings were voted group of the year at the...
, featuring guitar player Andy Aledort who is a member of the Dickey Betts Band Great Southern
Dickey Betts
Forrest Richard "Dickey" Betts is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. He was inducted with the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and also won with the band a best rock performance Grammy Award for his...
.
Discography
- 1994 NightbreakerNightbreakerNightbreaker is Riot's eighth studio album. It was the band's first with vocalist Mike DiMeo as well as the studio debut with guitarist Mike Flyntz and bassist Pete Perez....
- RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career.... - 1996 The Brethren of the Long House - RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
- 1998 Inishmore - RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
- 1998 Shine On Live In Japan - RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career....
- 1999 Sons of SocietySons of SocietySons of Society is Riot's eleventh studio album. It was released on September 7, 1999.-Track listing:#"Snake Charmer" - 1:04#"On the Wings of Life" - 4:36#"Sons of Society" - 4:26...
- RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career.... - 2002 Through the StormThrough the Storm- Track listing :# "You Know That I Know"# "My Everything"# "Through the Storm"# "I'm Free"# "Even Me"# "Forever with Me"# "The Only Way"# "Just a Prayer Away"# "A Message to You"# "Let Thy Will Be Done"-Chart positions:...
- RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career.... - 2004 Cold Blooded Kings - The Lizards
- 2005 Against All OddsAgainst All OddsAgainst All Odds is a neo-noir 1984 film, a remake of Out of the Past. The movie was directed by Taylor Hackford and features Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges, and James Woods...
- The Lizards - 2006 Army of OneArmy of OneArmy of One may refer to:*Army of One , a film released in 1993*"Army of One" , a song by Cass Fox*"Army of One" on Undermind, an album released by Phish...
- RiotRiot (band)Riot is an American heavy metal band founded in New York City in 1975 by guitarist Mark Reale. Reaching a peak in popularity in the early 80s, the band has continued a long-running successful career.... - 2007 MK II - Masterplan
- 2008 Archeology - The Lizards
- 2008 4-2-11 Live DVD - The Lizards
- 2009 Ageless Decay - IliumIlium (band)Ilium is a melodic power metal band from Newcastle, Australia. The band have released five full-length albums to date.-Founding:Guitarist Jason Hodges and original vocalist Mark Snedden formed the band as Iliad in 1998 having previously played together in Oracle in the early 1990s...
- 2010 A New Beginning - Creation's End
- 2011 What Dreams May Come (single) - Midas Fate