The Casino Riot (formerly Sinfura), are a Hard Rock act hailing from Auckland.

Since their formation in 2006, the band has achieved a variety of successes including the release of their debut EP ‘Lay To Rest’, and music video for their first single ‘Trial and Error’ which had alot of airplay on C4 Select Live. This led to the band gaining recognition as one of the countries number one unsigned acts.

2009 has seen a number of changes and improvements in the band. Notably, the addition of Lead Guitarist Vaughn Mittens and a more exciting live set.

Currently the band is on the verge of releasing their debut album titled ‘A Lesson Learnt’, and a music video for their first single ‘Aside From Me’.

With a rapidly growing fanbase and more determination than ever, The Riot is definitley coming…

The Casino Riot are:

Iliyas Hafiz (lead vocals, guitar)
J.Michael Clynes (bass, backing vocals, production)
Edz Greaves (drums)
Vaughn Mittens (lead guitar)

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