Backstory:
Unnatural Riot is a group of four rebellions brought together by their shared passion for creating music that defies the mainstream and breaks boundaries. Based out of Austin, Texas, the band formed in the summer of 2009 during a local underground music festival. The lead vocalist, Jake ‘Riot’ Reynolds, met the drummer, Sam ‘Boom’ Thompson, and the guitarists, twins Zack and Zoe ‘ZigZag’ Davis, while performing in separate bands. Discovering their shared goal to redefine music, they united to form Unnatural Riot. Their unique name reflects the band’s mission- to create an ‘unnatural’ upheaval in the music world, fueled by their shared spirit of rebellion.
Genre:
Unnatural Riot specializes in punk rock, with a slight blend of grunge and alternative rock.
Title:
Their hit song is titled “Rage Against the Silence.”
Full Song Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Am, Em, G, D
(Am) Night falls, (Em) shadows grow,
(G) We’re ready for the (D) final show.
(Am) The world’s asleep, (Em) the city’s still,
(G) It’s time to break the (D) silence, fulfill.
[Chorus]
F, G, Am
(F) Rage against the silence, (G) fight the quiet night,
(Am) We’re Unnatural Riot, setting (F) the world alight.
(G) Sound waves crash, guitar strings (Am) scream,
(F) We’re the voice of the (G) unheard dream.
[Verse 2]
Am, Em, G, D
(Am) Fearless and bold, (Em) we take the stage,
(G) Unleashing the (D) rebel’s rage.
(Am) Echoes of our (Em) melody,
(G) Tear down walls of (D) apathy.
[Chorus]
F, G, Am
(F) Rage against the silence, (G) shatter the quiet night,
(Am) We’re Unnatural Riot, setting (F) the world aflame.
(G) With drums that pound, and a (Am) throaty sound,
(F) We’re the quake that’ll (G) shake the ground.
Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is a young woman named Sarah ‘Firefly’ Mitchell. Sarah has attended every gig the band has ever performed and runs their largest fan page online. She says, “Unnatural Riot is my favorite band because they’re not afraid to be themselves, to be different, and to stand out. Their music is raw, unfiltered, and authentic. It speaks to me on a personal level and motivates me to challenge the status quo. As a young woman trying to find her place in the world, their lyrics have become my anthem.”