Righteous Vendetta

Righteous Vendetta is an American metalcore band that originated in Cody, Wyoming.

Righteous Vendetta
OriginCody, Wyoming, U.S.
GenresChristian metal,[1] metalcore,[1] hard rock,[2] hardcore punk[3]
Years active2008-present
LabelsRed Cord, Century
WebsiteRighteous Vendetta on Facebook
MembersRyan Hayes
Justin Olmstead
Zack Goggins
Riley Haynie
Past membersMatt Neddermeyer
Sam Warshawsky
Isaiah Perez
Carl Heiman
Zach Paris
Justin Smith

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 2013-2016 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][8]

Past members

  • Matt Neddermeyer – bass guitar (2008–2013)
  • Sam Warshawsky – rhythm guitar (2008–2010)
  • Isaiah Perez – drums (2008–2011)
  • Carl Heiman – rhythm guitar (2010–2016)[10]
  • Zach Paris – drums, percussion (2011–2013)
  • Justin Smith – rhythm guitar (2016–2019)


Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • A Complexity of the Fallen (2009; independent)
  • Righteous Vendetta Vol. 1 (2013; independent)
  • Defiance (2014; Street Smart)
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References
  1. Monger, James Christopher. "Righteous Vendetta". AllMusic. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  2. "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.
  3. "Interivew - Ryan Hayes of Righteous Vendetta". CrypticRock. May 12, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  4. Righteous Vendetta on Facebook. Retrieved on January 13, 2017.
  5. Gillatt, Michelle. "Righteous Vendetta: Past, Present, Future". New Release Today. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  6. Childers, Chad (September 16, 2013). "Righteous Vendetta, 'This Pain' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Noisecreep. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  7. Ken (October 15, 2011). "Righteous Vendetta: Spirituality and Hope in a Lawless World". Highwire Daze. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  8. Lucas, Nici (September 1, 2016). "A Chat with Ryan Hayes and Justin Olmstead of Righteous Vendetta". Adventure Music Life. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  9. Pelt, Doug van (December 7, 2013). "Righteous Vendetta". HM Magazine. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  10. Righteous Vendetta (December 7, 2016). "With both sadness and excitement it's..." Facebook. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  11. Chad Childers (January 7, 2018). "Red Announce 2018 Tour With Lacey Sturm + Righteous Vendetta". Loudwire. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  12. "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.
  13. Pryor, Terrance (January 26, 2017). "Righteous Vendetta announce new album 'Cursed' & U.S. tour". AXS. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
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