Published: September 22, 2026 · 2:59 AM EDT
The “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health” band replaces Jizzy Pearl with a Long Island vocalist selected from more than 700 submissions, with upcoming concerts in the United States, Canada and Latin America
Quiet Riot have announced 23-year-old Long Island vocalist John Torra as their new lead singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl following an open audition that attracted more than 700 submissions. The American heavy metal band also revealed an extensive schedule of concerts for 2026 and 2027, including performances across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Torra previously fronted the New Jersey metal band Fire 'N Ice and attracted attention after sharing videos of himself performing Quiet Riot songs online. His audition recordings generated a strong response from fans, who encouraged the band to consider him for the position. According to band manager Regina Banali, Torra ultimately secured the role after an in-person audition with the musicians.
The new singer joins a lineup featuring bassist Rudy Sarzo, guitarist Alex Grossi and drummer Johnny Kelly. He succeeds Jizzy Pearl, who performed with Quiet Riot from 2013 to 2016 and returned in 2019, remaining with the group until 2026.
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Quiet Riot's upcoming performances will introduce Torra to audiences familiar with the band's classic catalog, including “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head).” Their 1983 album Metal Health became the first heavy metal album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, establishing the group as one of the genre's commercially successful acts during the 1980s.
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The band's announced schedule begins on October 1, 2026, in Oklahoma, followed by concerts across North America and a Latin American run in April 2027.
2026
October 1 – West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma – Cherokee Event Center
October 3 – St. Charles, Missouri – Family Arena
October 16 – West Hollywood, California – Whisky a Go Go
October 17 – Anaheim, California – The Grove of Anaheim
October 30 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Grey Eagle Event Centre
November 5 – Plano, Texas – Legacy Hall
November 6 – Council Bluffs, Iowa – Horseshoe Casino
December 29 – Mount Pleasant, Michigan – Venue TBA
2027
February 19 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Venue TBA
April 14 – Mexico City, Mexico – Circo Volador
April 16 – Bogotá, Colombia – Auditorio Mayor
April 18 – Lima, Peru – Teatro Leguía
April 20 – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Teletón
April 22 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Teatro Flores
April 24 – São Paulo, Brazil – Bangers Open Air
April 25 – Santa Cruz, Bolivia – Real Santa Cruz
June 24 – Brainerd, Minnesota – Venue TBA
June 26 – Clear Lake, Iowa – Venue TBA
July 17 – Laughlin, Nevada – Venue TBA
September 24 – Uncasville, Connecticut – Venue TBA
The Latin American concerts will include a return to Peru, with Quiet Riot scheduled to perform at Teatro Leguía in Lima on April 18, 2027. The announced itinerary also includes appearances in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia.
The upcoming shows mark the beginning of another chapter for Quiet Riot, whose history includes the late vocalists Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali, the band's longtime drummer and manager. With Torra now taking over lead vocal duties, the group will continue performing its classic material for audiences across multiple continents.
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Cum On Feel The Noize - Quiet Riot ( Vocal Audition ) John Torra music video below:
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
IMAGE CREDIT: Quiet Riot / Official Facebook announcement.
