Righteous Vendetta is an American

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band that originated in Cody, Wyoming.

Background

Righteous Vendetta was formed in 2008 at Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming by Ryan Hayes (vocals), Zach Paris (drums) and Derek Workman (Electric Guitar), all formerly of the band "Silent Awakening" in Cody, Wyoming. The band has played shows with acts such as

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, Skillet, Red, and Taproot. The band was signed to

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but are now signed with Another Century Records. 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), until Heiman departed from the band and was replaced by Justin Smith. In March and April 2018, the ensemble toured with Lacey Sturm, Red and Messer.

Members

Current members * Ryan Hayes – lead vocals, backing vocals (2008–present) * Zack Goggins – drums, percussion (2013–present), guitars, bass (2021–present) Past members * Alex "Beaverdick" Beaverson (2008-2010) * Matt Neddermeyer – bass guitar (2008–2013) * Sam "Gary" Warshawsky – rhythm guitar (2008–2010) * Isaiah "Dude" Perez ( Phinehas, Love and Death) – drums (2008–2011) * Carl Heiman – rhythm guitar (2010–2016) * Zach Paris – drums, percussion (2011–2013) * Justin Smith – rhythm guitar (2016–2019) * Riley Haynie – bass guitar, samples (2013–2021) * Justin Olmstead – lead guitar (2008–2021), rhythm guitar (2019–2021) Timeline

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) * '' Cursed'' (2017; Century Media Records) EPs * ''A Complexity of the Fallen'' (2009; independent) * ''Righteous Vendetta Vol. 1'' (2013; independent) * ''Defiance'' (2014; Street Smart)

References

{{Reflist American Christian metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2008 Rock music groups from Wyoming Another Century Records artists 2008 establishments in Wyoming Metalcore musical groups from Wyoming