Quiet Riot Names John Torra as New Lead Singer

Quiet Riot has named 23-year-old John Torra as its new lead singer, replacing Jizzy Pearl after an open audition that the band said drew more than 700 submissions. The appointment was announced this week, and the band’s published plans list performances with Torra beginning October 1 in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, followed by additional dates in 2026 and 2027. Quiet Riot said Torra, a Long Island-born vocalist, stood out among the submissions. Manager Regina Banali said his audition videos and an in-person performance showed his talent and suitability for the group. The band also said Torra shared performance clips online that attracted attention from fans. The submission total and the explanation of the selection process come from the band and its representatives; no independent tally was provided. Torra previously fronted New Jersey metal band Fire N Ice. One report said he intends to continue with that group when he is not performing or working with Quiet Riot, and Fire N Ice publicly affirmed that arrangement. How the two bands’ schedules will fit together has not been established. The planned itinerary includes U.S.