Riot in Progress

Riot in Progress formed from a group of four individuals with one goal in mind: To create a sound like no other, yet still marketable.Nolan Mendenhall signed Riot in Progress, a groove metal band, under Work Ethic Productions L.L.C. from 1995 until 2004. July of 2004 Riot in Progress and Work Ethic Productions have parted ways, after nine in half years. The band has released a full length CD, and a two-song EP, and just released their latest CD "Incoming From the Airwaves" June 16, 2004. Riot in Progress strive for creative solid rhythm, strong bass & powerful guitar riffs. True-to-life lyrics belting out & electronic overtones complete this Detroit based groove metal band. Riot In Progress has become a veteran of the Detroit music scene and has come a long way to be nominated six years consecutively for, Outstanding Hard Rock/Metal Artist/Group for the Detroit Music Awards, 1999 thru 2004. Riot in Progress was Nominated Outstanding Live Performance 2002, and Award winners for Outstanding Live Performance 2003.Riot in Progress has performed over two hundred shows in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. They have made numerous radio appearances on Detroit..s most popular radio stations, such as The WRIF, 89X, and Channel 95.5FM. They have performed many benefit shows and opened for many national acts. In April 2001, made a guest appearance in Troma Films ..After April.. featuring 9 Riot in Progress songs. R.I.P. were finalists in the 2001 Miller Genuine Draft..s Blind Date contest, hosted by WRIF and Sebastian Bach formally of Skid Row. Also, Riot in Progress performed at the 2002 Motor City Music Awards at the State Theatre.While staying focused, Riot in Progress has created a remarkable growing fan base that always has something to look forward to.John Thibert - 7-string guitar & backing vocals Steve Hopton - vocals with attitude Mike Darowski - drums, & vocal Dustin Mackey - Bass