Justice Replaced By Revenge

Ringworm (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 18, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000B8T25A
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,716 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Justice Replaced by Revenge

2. No One Dies Alone

3. Seeing Through These Eyes

4. House of Hell

5. Day of Truth

6. Whiskey Drunk

7. Ghost of the Past

8. Thrive

9. Devil's Kiss

10. Death Is Not an Option

11. No More Heroes

12. Life After the End of the World

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ghosts of the Past, October 20, 2005

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D. Braden (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Justice Replaced By Revenge (Audio CD)

There was a time when combining hardcore and metal - though often thought to be sacrilege by purists of both genres - was raw and intense, faster and more pissed off than anything else the music world had to offer. Sadly, over the years the work of bands like the Crumbsuckers, Ludichrist, D.R.I., Corrosion of Conformity, Agnostic Front, Prong, and The Accused has slipped from memory, now replaced by uninspired breakdown-conscious genericore that probably owes more to nu-metal than it does to traditional hardcore or thrash metal.

Enter Ringworm, back with their third record and an agenda to lay waste to all the uninspired garbage polluting the underground. From the first notes of "Justice Replaced By Revenge," Furnace, 3-Gun, and the rest of the Ringworm crew make it absolutely clear that no bullsh*t will be tolerated. This record is a scorching 30 minutes of hardcore the way hardcore should be played - there is no clean singing, there are no obligatory bad metalcore breakdowns, and there is no trend or fashion involved in what Ringworm brings to the table with this release. Ignoring what Hot Topic and MTV2 define as hardcore and metal, they focus on a pissed-off, passionate fury that has more in common with 80s crossover bands than most hardcore/metal being played today.

The musicianship on this record is stellar. The songwriting is at times a little simplistic, but the band's passion and flawless execution more than make up for what some might call a lack of inventiveness. Ringworm is not here is break new ground - they're here to remind us of a time when hardcore was not a commodity, but instead a reflection of social unrest and pure, unadulterated rage. Lyrically, this record expresses a dark realism, specifically focusing on themes of anti-religion, nihilism, and apathy. The album art - handled aptly by Jacob Bannon from Converge/Deathwish Inc. - is an extension of the lyrical themes. The cover, presumably not shown here due to it's heavily anti-christian vibe, is truly a sight to be seen.

Bottom line: this record is a much-needed kick-in-the-ass for a stagnant and commercialized hardcore scene. Fans of Integrity, The Accused, early COC, and All Out War take notice - this record is definitely for you. For those who think that hardcore began with Revolver mag and the return of Headbanger's Ball, this record should serve as a much-needed wake-up call. And if it doesn't, there isn't much hope left for you or your taste in music.

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME, July 19, 2007

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F.Dawson (huddersfield,england) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justice Replaced By Revenge (Audio CD)

13 tracks from these HARDCORE-METAL dudes.originally from cleveland,these guys are intense and brutal.fans of TERROR and ALLEGIANCE will definatly be in to this

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars they're back, October 20, 2005

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The Iron Summit E-Zine "www.isrrecords.com" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Justice Replaced By Revenge (Audio CD)

This band has been around forever and this is only their third full length. Despite the fact that this band will probably get shafted on the promotional aspect of this album and the production is anything but stellar, this still stands taller than a fairshare of hardcore records out there. It's far from the most unique thing you're going to hear, but if you're just looking for an album thats a real hardcore record this is for you. The guitar solos are fantastic, the riffing is fast, and the vocals (as always) sound legitimately pissed off.