According to Riz

This list represents the top 25 bands that I believe represent greatness and have had a substantial influence on me. Each band must excel at songwriting, band business, and overall “one of a kind” presence and status. No particular order. Changes all the time.

Metallica

Megadeth

Iron Maiden

Annihilator

Judas Priest

Accept

Queensrÿche

Mercyful Fate

Savatage

Crimson Glory

Dio

W.A.S.P.

Skid Row

Tool

Iced Earth

In Flames

Black Sabbath/Ozzy

Pantera

Slayer

Anthrax

Death

Ratt

Motörhead

Deep Purple

Motley Crüe

Current fringe band – Hammerfall