Righteous Vendetta
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Origin | Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
Genres | Christian metal,[1] metalcore,[1] hard rock,[2] hardcore punk[3] |
Years active | 2008-present |
Labels | Red Cord, Century |
Website | Righteous Vendetta on Facebook |
Members | Ryan Hayes Justin Olmstead Zack Goggins Riley Haynie |
Past members | Matt Neddermeyer Sam Warshawsky Isaiah Perez Carl Heiman Zach Paris Justin Smith |
Righteous Vendetta is an American metalcore band that originated in Cody, Wyoming.
Background[]
Righteous Vendetta formed in 2008 in Cody, Wyoming.[4] The band has played shows with acts such as P.O.D., Skillet, Red, and Taproot.[5][6] The band was signed to Red Cord Records[7] but are now signed with Another Century Records.[8] The band has released three full-length albums and three EPs. The band's lineup from 2013 to 2016 was Ryan Hayes (vocals), Justin Olmstead (guitars), Carl Heiman (guitars), Riley Haynie (bass guitar), and Zack Goggins (drums),[9] until Heiman departed from the band and was replaced by Justin Smith.[10]
In March and April 2018, the ensemble toured with Lacey Sturm, Red and Messer.[11][12]
Members[]
Current members
- Ryan Hayes – lead vocals, backing vocals (2008–present)
- Justin Olmstead – lead guitar (2008–present)
- Riley Haynie – bass guitar, samples (2013–present)
- Zack Goggins – drums, percussion (2013–present)[8]
Past members
- Matt Neddermeyer – bass guitar (2008–2013)
- Sam Warshawsky – rhythm guitar (2008–2010)
- Isaiah Perez (Phinehas, Love and Death) – drums (2008–2011)
- Carl Heiman – rhythm guitar (2010–2016)[10]
- Zach Paris – drums, percussion (2011–2013)
- Justin Smith – rhythm guitar (2016–2019)
Timeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/e3d64imf6i3m7pgnyhln0450978ljr4.png)
Discography[]
Studio albums
- The Dawning (2010; Red Cord)
- Lawless (2011; Red Cord)
- The Fire Inside (2013; Independent)
- Not Dead Yet (A Rejected Record) (2015; Vendetta Records)[13]
- Cursed (2017; Century Media Records)[14]
EPs
- A Complexity of the Fallen (2009; independent)
- Righteous Vendetta Vol. 1 (2013; independent)
- Defiance (2014; Street Smart)
References[]
- ^ a b Monger, James Christopher. "Righteous Vendetta". AllMusic. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Righteous Vendetta set to release new EP Defiance and catch them on tour with Nonpoint". Music Junkie Press. August 20, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ "Interview - Ryan Hayes of Righteous Vendetta". CrypticRock. May 12, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Righteous Vendetta on Facebook. Retrieved on January 13, 2017.
- ^ Gillatt, Michelle. "Righteous Vendetta: Past, Present, Future". New Release Today. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ Childers, Chad (September 16, 2013). "Righteous Vendetta, 'This Pain' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Noisecreep. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Ken (October 15, 2011). "Righteous Vendetta: Spirituality and Hope in a Lawless World". Highwire Daze. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ a b Lucas, Nici (September 1, 2016). "A Chat with Ryan Hayes and Justin Olmstead of Righteous Vendetta". Adventure Music Life. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Pelt, Doug van (December 7, 2013). "Righteous Vendetta". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ a b Righteous Vendetta (December 7, 2016). "With both sadness and excitement it's..." Facebook. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
- ^ Chad Childers (January 7, 2018). "Red Announce 2018 Tour With Lacey Sturm + Righteous Vendetta". Loudwire. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ "Messer to release debut album on 4/20/18 - Tour with Red, Lacey Sturm and Righteous Vendetta | Alternative Addiction". alternativeaddiction.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ https://music.apple.com/us/album/not-dead-yet-a-rejected-record/1519392351
- ^ Pryor, Terrance (January 26, 2017). "Righteous Vendetta announce new album 'Cursed' & U.S. tour". AXS. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
- American Christian metal musical groups
- American metalcore musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2008
- Rock music groups from Wyoming
- Another Century Records artists
- 2008 establishments in Wyoming