Riot V Parts Ways With Vocalist Todd Michael Hall; Valentino Francavilla To Fill In For Upcoming Shows

New York heavy metal legends Riot V has announced that they have parted company with singer Todd Michael Hall, who had been with the band since 2013. A statement from the band reads as follows:

"We have important news for Riot's upcoming 2026 tour dates, seems like a lot of bands are going through this with members! Unfortunatly singer Todd Hall has informed us he cannot perform with the band anymore at this point because of family issues. We wish the best for him and thank him for his years in the band and who knows what the future might hold! In the great tradition of the band and in Mark Reales beliefs and words, 'the show must go on' for the fans!

"Mike and Don have been a part of the band for over 40 years and this is not the first time we had to deal with this situation and on such short notice, we have searched for fill ins for the 2026 tour runs and luckily we have recruited Italian guitar virtuoso/ singer Valentino Francavilla! Valè has been a long time fan of the band and performed with us in Japan and loves this opportunity to help out one of his favorite bands at this point belting out the highs and a little guitar! As for the long-term we will keep all you Metal Soldiers posted for updates on fill ins and a permanent situation! We are currently working on our 18th record so stay tuned Warriors we will never surrender!

"Thank you and see you soon!
"Shine On! DVS, Mike, Frank, Jonathan and Mark!"

The vocalist posted his own message today regarding his time with the group, which you can see below.

"I am stepping down as the lead singer of Riot V.

"Being a member of Riot V has made many of my rock & roll dreams come true. While the opportunity has been life changing, it has meant that I have not been able to prioritize other aspects of my life. After 13 years, 3 albums, and over 200 live shows, I need to take a break to focus more on my wife, my family, and my family business.

"Regardless of my what my future holds, I wish the guys the best of luck. I am grateful to Donnie and Mike for the opportunity to be a small part of the Riot legacy. I deeply appreciate the friendship of Donnie, Mike, Frank, Nick, and Jonathan. I am also very proud of the music we made and thankful to everyone who promoted and supported us.

"I am blessed to have met so many wonderful people along the way. God bless everyone around the world who welcomed me warmly, cheered loudly, and sang along. You have brought great joy into my life. Thank you."