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

Contents 1 Background 2 Members 3 Discography 4 References 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) Justin Smith - rhythm guitar (2016-present) Zack Goggins – drums, percussion (2013–present)[8] Riley Haynie – bass guitar, samples (2013–present)[8] [10]

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) Zach Paris – drums, percussion (2011–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

The Dawning (2010; Red Cord) Lawless (2011; Red Cord) The Fire Inside (2013; Independent) Cursed (2017; Century Media Records)[13]

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. ^ "Interivew - 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 c 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. ^ Pryor, Terrance (January 26, 2017). "Righteous Vendetta announce new album 'Cursed' & U.S. tour". AXS. Retrieved February 5, 2017.